2021届东莞市黄江中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市黄江中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析 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 Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime.Knightscope sa

2、ys the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope.He says，These robot security guards will change the world.Our planet has more than seven billion people on it.Its going to quickly get to nine billion people.The security

3、 equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast.The companys Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.You want them to be machines plus humans.Let.the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic dec

4、ision-making work，so its always working all together.The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy,especially in connection with th

5、e video recordings.Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet.Eugene Volokh,a law professor at the UCLA School of Law,says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says t

6、here is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS.Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market.At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1.What can this new tool do for humans?A.Make strategic decisions.B.Keep watching day and n

7、ight.C.Carry heavy weapons.D.Stop crime autonomously.2.Why are some people worried about the new robots?A.Their privacy may be let out.B.The robots are very expensive.C.Robots will replace humans.D.They will be out of work soon.3.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Robots Are

8、Becoming More Popular B.Robots Contribute aLotto the World C.Robots Are in Great Demand Now D.Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime B Thursday,two Russian submarines(潜艇)dived down 2.5 miles into the Arctic Ocean and planted a national flag onto a piece of continental shelf known as the Lomonosov Ridg

9、e.Rising from the center of the Arctic Basin,the flag sent a clear message to the surrounding nations:Russia had just laid claim(权利)to the vast oil and gas reserves contained in this underwater area.AfterRussia,theUnited States,Norway,SwedenandFinlandare all trying to gain profit.Projections show th

10、at the area of land and sea that falls within theArctic Circleis home to an estimated 90 billion barrels of oil,an incredible 13%of Earths reserves.Its also estimated to contain almost a quarter of untapped global gas resources.But long before this oil race began,how did theArcticbecome so rich in e

11、nergy?“The first thing you realize is that theArcticunlike the Antarcticis an ocean surrounded by continents”,Alastair Fraser,a geoscientist from Imperial College London,said.Firstly,this means theres a huge quantity of organic material available,in the form of dead sea creatures such as plankton an

12、d algae,which form the basis of what will ultimately become oil and gas.Secondly,the surrounding ring of continents means that the Arctic Basin contains a high proportion of continental crust(大陆地壳),which makes up about 50%of its oceanic area.Thats significant because continental crust typically cont

13、ains deep depressions called basins,into which organic matter sinks.Here,it gets inserted in rock and preserved in anoxic(缺氧)waters,meaning they contain little oxygen.“Normally,in a shallow sea with lots of oxygen,it would not be preserved.But if the sea is deep enough,the oxygenated waters at the t

14、op will be separated from the anoxic conditions at the base,”Fraser explained.Conserved within these oxygen-free basins,the matter maintains compounds that finally make it useful as an energy source for millions of years in the future.4.Why didRussiaplant a national flag onto the Lomonosov Ridge?A.T

15、o tell surrounding countries its armed forces.B.To show its advanced technology of submarines.C.To show abundant natural resources in theArcticBasin.D.To claim its privilege to explore for oil and gas in the area.5.Whats the function of the last sentence in paragraph 2?A.Making a comparison.B.Servin

16、g as a connecting link.C.Analyzing the cause and effect.D.Drawing the conclusion of the text.6.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.Oxygen only exists in the top part of the ocean.B.Organic materials mostly exist in the basins with oxygen.C.Water containing oxygen turns organic materials into

17、oil and gas.D.Oxygen-free environment counts in the formation of the arctics rich energy.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.What makes theArcticattractive?B.Why do many nations focus on theArctic?C.Why is there so much oil in theArctic?D.How does theArcticBasincome into being?C Sophie bec

18、ame friends with the gray squirrels during her first week atPennState,after spotting them running around and wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today,everyone at the university knows her as the“Squirrel Girl”.Sophie tried bringing them food,and gradually they began to

19、trust her.She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits,she started posting similar photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive,and before long Sophie and her squirrels became an Internetsensation.Growing

20、 up in a neighborhood outside ofState College,Sophie was always fond of birds and animals around her home,but she didnt interact with people very much.She was later diagnosed(诊断)with Aspergers syndrome,but the squirrels changed that.“The squirrels help me break the ice,because Ill be sitting here pa

21、tting a squirrel and other people will come over and well just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them,”she said,“I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case youre wondering how Sophie is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos,it has a lot to do with food.F

22、or example,whenever she wants them to hold or play with something,she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具),and theyll grab it.In the beginning,she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them,but they hesitated to approach her.She had the patience to ea

23、rn their trust,though.This year,Sophie is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends,Sophie plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.8.What does the unde

24、rlined word“sensation”in paragraph 2 mean?A.Event.B.Hit.C.Service.D.Addiction.9.What can we learn about Sophie according to paragraph 3?A.She got lots of friends due to squirrels.B.She used to be a popular girl in her childhood.C.She lived in the far countryside when young.D.She was more outgoing th

25、an before.10.How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?A.By attracting them with food.B.By putting them in cages.C.By playing music to them.D.By dressing like squirrels.11.What do you think of Sophie?A.Tolerant and capable.B.Sociable and aggressive.C.Patient and caring.D.Indiffere

26、nt and appreciative.D There is an old Chinese proverb that states“One generation plants the trees;another gets the shade,”and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters.The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing.The relationship can be similar to friendship.Howe

27、ver,the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship.These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love,whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina,27 years old,said,“I love spending time with my mom,but I

28、wouldnt consider her my best friend.Best friends dont pay for your wedding.Best friends dont remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life!Best friends dont tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.”This doesnt mean that the mother a

29、nd daughter relationship cant be very close and satisfying.This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common,which increases the likelihood of shared companionship.Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers,responsible for maintaining(保持)and p

30、assing on family values and traditions.Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology,which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends,but for better or worse;the mother and daughter relationship is permanent,

31、even if for some unfortunate reason they arent speaking.Sometimes this is not an equal relationship.Daughters dont always feel responsible for their mothers emotional well-being.But mothers never stop being mothers,which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling respon

32、sible for their happiness.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other.Mothers always“trump(胜过)”friends.12.What does the underlined word“preclude”in paragraph 1 probably mean?A.differ.B.benefit.C.prevent.D.change.13.What can we learn from what Marina sa

33、id?A.Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B.Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C.Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D.Her mother is definitely not her best friend.14.Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A.Because they sha

34、re advanced technology with each other.B.Because they work together to support the whole family.C.Because they experience the same values and traditions.D.Because they have common experience in life and work.15.What is the text mainly about?A.How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B.A

35、mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C.Mothers want to be daughters friends.D.A daughter is a mothers best friend.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 Certificate programs(证书课程)are educational programs offered through places like vocational(职业的)schools,commun

36、ity colleges,and online.They re designed to train people for specific jobs._16_For example,if youre starting your job search,completing a certificate program will strengthen your skills and abilities.There re numerous certificate programs for different fields of work.They might train people in medic

37、al technology,early childhood education,etc.Length of these programs is variable.Most take no longer than a year._17_A nurse wanting to get a certificate to draw blood might only require a few weeks of training.But learning to have more skills could take much more work.Finishing a certificate progra

38、m doesnt necessarily translate into automatically being able to work in a chosen field.Sometimes finishing a certificate program is only preparatory to taking exams for licensing.But must licensing be required after certificate programs are completed?_18_ Actually not all certificate programs are cr

39、eated with high quality,so its important to make certain that the school offering the program is considered a good one in your chosen profession.To figure out whether it is good,you can visit the school s campus._19_Besides,you should be cautious of online schools reputation._20_In general those pro

40、grams offered at junior colleges or community colleges will be least expensive,and usually come with good reputations.On the other hand,online or offline trade and vocational schools can be more expensive.But theyre advantageous for many reasons.A.You can spare more time on it.B.Costs for certificat

41、e programs can vary.C.Certificate programs can be free of charge.D.Some can take a much shorter period of time.E.It usually depends on each profession s characteristics.F.Or consult people in the profession you d like to work.G.It s beneficial to complete a certificate program.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）

42、第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，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 In July,I took my kids on vacation to Los Angeles.A month after our trip,I found myself under a lot of stress;I just wanted to get away and_21_for a while.While I was sitting by the pool,an idea suddenly_22_me.Id always wanted t

43、o see the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore,the idea of a two-week European vacation alone was_23_.It was_24_I never thought Id be planning this soon in my life.I had always thought,if it did ever_25_,it would be when I was_26_and old.I would lie if I said I wasnt_27_.Id driven alone across the US

44、 before,from California to New Jersey,but traveling to other_28_whose languages werent the same as mine terrified me.I was worried that I wouldnt be able to_29_with anyone,especially if I got_30_somewhere.But I soon realized that if I wanted to_31_my dreams,I had to step out of my comfort zone.And i

45、t_32_on me that I was scared,and if I let fear take_33_of me,Id never get anywhere.As I searched for other_34_to visit on my trip,I found Mykonos,Greece,which I realized I liked just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in Europe,it was like I was_35_a dream.I couldnt believe what I was seein

46、g and what I was_36_.The best part was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode on the bus and_37_at every new thing I saw,I was having the time of my life.It was nice to see people,young and old,_38_their bikes to wherever they needed to go.I thought the_39_of the houses and the buildings was so charming,b

47、ut seeing people doing their routine was the_40_part for me.21.A.hesitate B.relax C.risk D.cry 22.A.broke in B.woke up C.happened to D.came to 23.A.born B.persuaded C.filled D.introduced 24.A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything 25.A.happen B.exist C.appear D.end 26.A.mature B.curious C.retir

48、ed D.lucky 27.A.grateful B.delighted C.sorrowful D.scared 28.A.cities B.countries C.villages D.towns 29.A.cooperate B.communicate C.greet D.connect 30.A.lost B.abandoned C.caught D.locked 31.A.recover B.consult C.escape D.follow 32.A.dawned B.relied C.cast D.centered 33.A.charge B.control C.care D.a

49、dvantage 34.A.friends B.s C.schools D.places 35.A.above B.beneath C.inside D.across 36.A.experiencing B.waiting C.building D.saving 37.A.glanced B.gazed C.glared D.laughed 38.A.replacing B.repairing C.carrying D.riding 39.A.furniture B.decoration C.architecture D.equipment 40.A.worst B.hardest C.bes

50、t D.wisest 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 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 I started playing the piano when I_41._(be)five years old and still really enjoy it now.It is a perfect way to relax and it cheers me up_42._Im feeling down.When I lived at home with my parents,we had_43._lovely piano in the