2021届上饶广信中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届上饶广信中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A TheBest Placeto Camp in Each State Washington-SecondBeach,Olympic National Park Campers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach.Make a campfire,photograph sunset o

2、ver the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground,Glacier(冰川)Bay National Park In a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder,home to high peaks,whales,700 miles of coastline,and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea.Set w

3、ithin temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove,the parks only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground,Havasupai Reservation Getting to Havasupai is a challenge.Permits are snatched(剥夺)up almost instantly,and even if you get one its a

4、 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek.Make the journey,however,and youre rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiver Americas first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains,winding its wa

5、y over rapids,forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest.Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery at a leisurely pace,pausing for hikes to visitLostValleys caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizon

6、a.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Vi

7、sit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.B Earthquake can disrupt whales hunting for food for up to a year,according to a new study.On November 14,2016,the Kaikoura earthquake struck New Zealands South Island,causing a destructive tsunami.Under the surface,the

8、earthquake caused strong currents that swept away and mostly killed off diverse ecosystems of creatures living along the Kaikoura underwater canyon.As a result,whales had to dive deeper and longer to find food“a major shift”in their behavior,says co-author Liz Slooten,a marine biologist at the Unive

9、rsity of Otago in New Zealand.The impact earthquakes have on land animals has been well documented,but scientists know ly little about what happens underwater.Such research is important for government agencies,which may need to take recent earthquakes into consideration when considering fishing quot

10、as（限额）,notes Rochelle Constantine,a marine mammal ecologist at the University of Auckland.The canyons upper reaches are rich in creatures,supplying food for the fish that make up the whales diet.So when these smaller life forms were washed away,it had“severe consequences for the community around the

11、re”,says study co-author Will Rayment.“That effect flowed all the way through the food chain.”As part of their ongoing study,the scientists were tracking 42 individual whales.After the earthquake,in all,the team managed to record data on 40 whales,showing that the abundance of whales in the general

12、area didnt change after the earthquake.However,the whales changed how they used their habitat.A year after the earthquake,the researchers observed the whales returning to their previous surface-breathing intervals.This could have been because the communities of animals that make up the whales food b

13、egan to recover.“It gives you an idea of how resilient（有复原力的）these deep-sea communities are,”says Rayment.But he and his colleagues will continue long-term monitoring to see if there are effects they missed.Whale activity in the area had already been declining,though its unknown whether it is due to

14、 natural changes in food abundance,whale-watching tourism,fishing,or warming ocean temperatures.“There is something going on in Kaikoura,”says Rayment.4.What happened after the Kaikoura earthquake in the Kaikoura canyon?A.Several destructive tsunamis struck the area.B.Whales had to swim to other oce

15、ans to find food.C.Nearly all marine creatures in Kaikoura were killed off.D.Strong currents washed away many smaller creatures.5.Which is one of the findings of the study?A.Earthquakes can make it easier for whales to find food.B.The whales changed their habitat after the earthquake.C.It usually ta

16、kes whales a year to adapt to their new diet.D.The number of whales in the area dropped sharply after the quake.6.What does Rochelle Constantine think of the study?A.It can help government agencies to make some decisions about fishing.B.It can help government agencies to solve problems in the fishin

17、g industry.C.It is a breakthrough in research on what happens underwater after an earthquake.D.It offers a detailed description of the impact earthquake have on marine mammals.7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Something is affecting the whale activity in Kaikoura.B.Fishing quotas have be

18、en increasing in recent years.C.The team missed some effects in the research process.D.The scientists will continue studying earthquakes.C When I was 13,I lost my sight.Since then,I had learned to get about with a walking stick,but had to stay at home because my parents thought I would get lost or r

19、obbed,even get hit by a car.I,however,believed I could regain my way if I lost it.A neighbor told me that a public library was offering a free course designed for the blind.Thats an important opportunity for me to kill two birds with one stone:I could practice my getting about skills on my way to le

20、arning practical technology.My parentssettled forit.But how would I plan my course?I knew that the blind singer Ray Charles,get around without a walking stick by counting steps.But I couldnt seem to do that the way he had.I developed the power of my imagination,catching the layout（布局）of places I vis

21、ited and taking note of landmarks in my mind.Every time I visited a place,the mental map Id drawn would turn up and helped me with the direction.But that doesnt mean I didnt lose my way in the process of acquiring this skill.Id have to swallow（吞下）my pride to ask kind strangersfor help.On those days

22、I lost my way,Id go to bed feeling down.But my desires to beat blindness and further my education were usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again.Today,Im a published reporter and audio producer.Yes,Ive lost my way at times and found it again.And when people ask me,Arent you afra

23、id to be out on your own?”the answer to me is clear：Id rather risk and find happiness than stick to safety and be painful.Now,impressed by my progress,my father told my mother,Our boy can see!.8.What does the underlined phrases“settled for in the second paragraph mean?A.Talked about.B.Stuckto.C.Agre

24、ed to.D.Cared about.9.How did the author go around on his own after losing his sight?A.He created pictures of places in his mind.B.He drew a map on the paper to help him.C.He was always asking strangers for directions.D.He threw away the walking stick and counted steps.10.Which of the following can

25、best describe the author?A.Determined and adventurous.B.Patient and intelligent.C.Warm-hearted and positive.D.Adventurous and outgoing.11.How did the authors parents feel about his progress?A.Concerned.B.Surprised.C.Confident.D.Proud.D In June,2021,a group of students from eight high schools in Winn

26、ipeg,the capital of Canadas Manitoba province,will begin test-launching(试发射)a satellite the size of a Rubiks cube.The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite,named for its home city and its shape,will be put into low orbit.Once in space,it can perform for a few months or up to several years,communicating in

27、formation that could help find the signs of earthquakes.There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide,but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada.30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite,in cooperation with aerospace(航空航

28、天的)experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba,and with support from two other organizations.The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper;it is real-world engineering,allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of eng

29、ineering through their participation in this challenging program.It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba.Designing,building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba cl

30、oser to space“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm,innovation(创新),and a strong love for discovery,”said Education,Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson.“We want to make science more relevant,interesting and attractive to high school students by show

31、ing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or,in this case,in space,”Bjomson added.The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students.It also shows Manitobas devotion to research and innovation and the d

32、evelopment of a skilled workforceall important drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.12.What can we learn from Mr.Bjomson?.A.Those Manitoba high school students are worth praising.B.The study of space can be practically made in classrooms.C.Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of spac

33、e.D.Scientific research is too far away from high school students.13.What is the primary purpose of the project?.A.To find the early signs of earthquakes.B.To relate studies to practical.C.To help high school students study real-world engineering.D.To inspire a strong desire for discovery among the

34、students.14.According to the passage,what can we know about the Win-Cube satellite?.A.It is named after Manitoba and its shape.B.It is intended for international communication.C.It is designed like a Rubiks cube both in shape and size.D.It is challenged by university students around the world.15.Wha

35、t may be the best title for the passage?A.Manitoba School B.Win-Cube Program C.Space Co-operation D.Satellite Launching 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Anyone who knows me well would see me as an optimist._16_This was the case for me on a particularly cold Januar

36、y day.I felt exhausted by the painful challenges I was dealingwith in my personal life._17_The gray sky blocked even a single ray of sunlight.About midway through the day,I left work to get some lunch.Still feeling negative,I noticed that the sun had come out for a moment.I began to think about my n

37、egative attitude and reminded myself that I was responsible for choosing my state of mind._18_Even though I reminded myself of this truth,I couldnt make the change.As I stopped at a red light,I looked at the car in front of mine.The personalized license plate caught my eye It read“SUNZOUT”.This brou

38、ght an immediate smile to my face._19_And in the midst of the longest,darkest,coldest winter,this in itself was a blessing.But then my eyes moved to the car that was next to the SUNZOUT vehicle.The license plate on that car readuGROUCH,This brought more than a smile to my face as I laughed out loud!

39、Seeing the two opposite license plates at that exact moment in time strengthened my previous recognition of my ability to choose my attitude._20_ I returned to work and share my story with several co-workers who responded with warm laughter at what I refer to as my“message from beyond”.I learned tha

40、t day that when were feeling too discouraged to bring ourselves out of an active state,relief is only a prayer away!A.The weather seemed to match my mood B.Pessimists think the opposite way,however.C.However,even optimists can temporarily lose hope.D.It felt like a reminder that the sun was shining

41、after all.E.Do you think that the sunshine will spread throughout your life?F.I felt my spirit lift as I made the decision to choose a positive attitude.G.While I could not ignore the pain I was going through,I could choose to think positively.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面

42、短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Ive never thought that a fundraiser could have had such a huge influence on my life.Back in 5th grade,our school announced a fundraiser and each class would get a box to fill it up withsmall_21_.To make my class to come to the first place in the fundraiser,I too

43、k two fifty-dollar bills_22_to school and tossed them into the box.Two weeks later,my parents asked me about the_23_.They said they had discovered the truth and werent_24_,but I must do something to_25_it.My dad had the perfect idea in mind.The day_26_Christmas,he took me to St.Johns Hospice and sai

44、d we were going to be_27_in the kitchen,making meals for the 300400_28_men that came in each day.As the lunch began,I thought I could_29_this by playing with my new toys.But_30_the mealtime went on,I found these men were overjoyed at the_31_food they were receiving,which I couldnt_32_.I considered i

45、t a fairly common winter meal.I had always heard about giving to the needy,but I never fully_33_it until that day.It was enlightening（富有启发性的）to see how thankful they were for something that I thought was_34_.I learned that I didnt_35_need all the materialistic things I initially（最初）desired.On the dr

46、ive home,my dad_36_McDonalds for lunch and I immediately answered no.I knew that I didnt_37_it.That day I came to know how_38_the feeling is to help people in need.I now return to St Johns Hospice every year,trying to make a_39_.This is why I am becoming a doctor.I will make a difference in peoples

47、lives just like my father_40_on that December 26th.21.A.cloth B.cards C.change D.books 22.A.typically B.secretly C.seriously D.carefully 23.A.prize B.box C.present D.money 24.A.angry B.shy C.wise D.calm 25.A.come up with B.look back on C.make up for D.get back to 26.A.after B.from C.over D.for 27.A.

48、eating B.working C.standing D.sleeping 28.A.homeless B.friendless C.disabled D.upset 29.A.succeed in B.wait for C.leave out D.get over 30.A.although B.unless C.as D.since 31.A.fast B.simple C.tasty D.healthy 32.A.avoid B.remember C.possess D.believe 33.A.understood B.accepted C.supported D.imagined

49、34.A.useless B.funny C.cheap D.silly 35.A.usually B.really C.merely D.roughly 36.A.admitted B.insisted C.required D.suggested 37.A.doubt B.notice C.need D.gather 38.A.familiar B.mature C.similar D.good 39.A.plan B.difference C.decision D.record 40.A.did B.took C.enjoyed D.promised 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.

50、5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(Bloomberg)-Douyin,the Chinese-market version of ByteDance Ltd.s TikTok video-sharing app,had more than 600 million daily active users in August,_41._(rise)from 400 million at the start of the year.The service_42._(produce)41.7 billion yuan($6.1 billion)i