2021届上海桐柏高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届上海桐柏高级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 Exciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。The Bents grasslands,trees and woods provide great habitat(

2、栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another,such as Warblers,Vireos,Indigo Buntings,Thrushes,Orioles,and more.This walk will be made to the members in your party.Suitable for ages 5 and up Program Fee:$150 NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River!Your personal guid

3、e will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails.Nature is exciting and always changing,so you never know what we will find along the way!This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.Suitable for ages 8 and up Program Fee:$150 POMPERAUG RIVE

4、R EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River!During this recreational(休闲的)program,an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals.The Bent will supply you with necessary too

5、ls,such as nets,containers,and field guides.Once the animals are caught,we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and up Program Fee:$150 OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special

6、 guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut:the Great-horned Owl,Barred Owl,or Eastern Screech-Owl.Evening event S

7、uitable for ages 10 and up Program Fee:$225 1.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a sc

8、ientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.B If you have ever been disappointed because you dont have a good gardener,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indo

9、or plants The Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head.Using light and heats sensors(传感器)the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight.If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the

10、 sunlight;and if the houseplant is getting too hot,the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner.The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he

11、saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014.”Plants only receive an action without responding,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post.”Whether they are being cut,bitten,burned or pulled from the earth,or when they havent received enough sunshine,water,or are too hot or cold,they will

12、 hold still and take whatever is happening to them.According to Sun Tianqi,for billions of years,plants have never experienced movement of any kind,not even the simplest movement.In their whole lives,they stick to where they were born.Sun Tianqi continued,”Do they want break their own settings or ha

13、ve a tendency towards this?I do not know the answer,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model.It is said th

14、at in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants 4.What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A.It helps people do some gardening.B.It waters the plants through dancing C.It helps indoor plants get proper sunlight D.It carries the potted plant with its hands 5

15、.What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A.The way plants spend their whole lives B.The common way people deal with plants C.The difference between plants and humans D.The cause of making the indoor plants helper.6.What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A.To develop gardening

16、 skills.B.To draw peoples attention plants C.make plants experience move D.study the living conditions of plants 7.What can be the best title for the text?A.A New Market for robots B.An Indoor Plants Helper C.An Important Development in Gardening D The Tendency of Gardening in the Future C Hundreds

17、of millions of people watched on television on July 20,1969,when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon.Back then,businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again in celebration of the moon land

18、ings 50th anniversary.A limited number of Omegas gold Speedmaster watches the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon will be sold at$34,600.Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965.Other watches had failed required

19、tests.Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing.Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at$9,650.It carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults is the NASA Apollo 11 moon

20、lander set.Made by Lego,it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moon lander.Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission.They work even when writing upside down.Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-editio

21、n pen for sale at anout-of this-worldprice:$700,with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.Back in 1969,companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertisements.The food company Stouffers made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they

22、 returned to Earth.It started the ad campaign“Everybody whos been to the moon is eating Stouffers”.Fifty years later,the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipes from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says,“Since 1972,weve gone around and around the earth many time

23、s,and it is not interesting to people any more.Im not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices.Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”8.What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A.It will be sold at$34,

24、600.B.NASA bought itats9,650.C.It has Aldrins picture inside.D.It was chosen by NASA in 1969.9.What does the underlined word“out-of-this-world”in paragraph 4 mean?A.Extremely fair.B.Surprisingly high.C.Really low.D.Truly worthwhile.10.What does David Meerman Scott mean?A.It is a waste of money to go

25、 around and around the moon.B.People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.C.Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.D.The event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.11.What is the authors main purpose in writing the text?A.To show how to

26、design the best advertisement.B.To forecast the sales of the products in the text.C.To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.D.To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.D Bob,a Burroughs junior high school football player,always had his mom cheering him on.He didnt

27、play exciting positions.He played as a linebacker(中后卫球员).Sadly,he often found himself at the bottom of the piles,where everyone would jump onto each other at the end of every play.Bobs mom realized it was hard for her son to hear her cheering.She hadto find a solution,but couldnt find one.Then one d

28、ay the coach from the school team asked him if he wanted to join the team.Bob wasecstatic,because he was only a ninth grader.His mom was also excited,since she loved football and especially loved watching her son play.She kept considering a way for him to hear her.A cowbell!That was it.Now from the

29、bottom of the piles Bob would hear his mom shaking her cowbell crazily,knowing she was there for him.Bobs team finally made it to the state championship game.What exciting time to play at Busch Stadium under the lights!This experience made Bob appreciate all the years that his mom had sacrificed eve

30、rything to get him to practice every day,to wash his uniforms,and to never miss a game.He had to do something.On the night of the state championship game,the loudspeakers introduced Bob,and as he walked onto the field his mom shook the cowbell,hard.However,it didnt sound right.She looked its inside,

31、and found a note saying,”Thank you,Mom.”Bob had left her a note expressing his appreciation for always being with him,filling her heart with warmth.Finally Burroughs claimed the title of State Champion.While others were cheering and admiring the state championship cup,Bob s mom clutched(紧握)her cowbe

32、ll happily.Years later,Bobs mom died.While digging through her belongings,he found the cowbell with the note.Bob took it to his moms funeral and rang it,whispering,Thank you,Mom.”12.What does the underlined word ecstatic”mean in Paragraph 2?A.Curious B.Disappointed C.Anxious D.Delighted 13.Why did B

33、obs mom want to get a cowbell?A.To amuse her cow.B.To teach her cow C.To attract his attention.D.To make him hear her 14.What can be learned from Paragraph 3?A.Bobs mom devoted much time to him B.Bob was the best player in his team C.Bob owed his success to his coach D.Bobs mom was a football player

34、 at college 15.Why didnt the cowbell sound as usual that night?A.The mother was very weak.B.Bob had put a note inside the bell.C.The weather became terrible suddenly D.The bell had been broken deliberates.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 Every student prefers to g

35、et high scores in their exams.But how can you effectively improve your memory and perform well in your exam?Try the following methods.Try theMemoryPalace.For example,if you want to memorize some English words,you might store“furniture,television.”in your living room and“fridge,cooker.”in the kitchen

36、._16_Through this way,you can memorize these words easily.Create your own songs.This method has been proven in several studies as a way of sending information to memory.You can use your favorite songs to recreate new songs with information you need to remember._17_ Take some deep breaths._18_If youa

37、re stressed you will have a more difficult time recalling information during an exam.You should put some energy into de-stressing but“turning of”stress is easier said than done.Thats why scientists recommend practice tests to you.Practice tests are not only a scientifically supported means of improv

38、ing memory recall but they stand up to stressful situations._19_ If you are feeling distracted,do some exercise.Studies show that those who have exercised for 15 minutes and then complete a memory task,complete tasks faster than those who havent exercised.Even a simple walk can make a difference.The

39、reare so many suggested methods for you._20_If you know that studying alone works best for you,go to self-study room often when you finish your classes at school.A.Reread your notes.B.Try a mini workout.C.We know exams are stressful.D.Skip out all the practice tests on purpose.E.You need to think ab

40、out the way that suits you best.F.The more interesting you make them,the better the result will be.G.Then you can mentally travel through your house to recall each word.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 Have you ever given a thought to insp

41、iration？In fact,inspiration can be a strange thing.You never know when it might_21_,and sometimes,it can come from the most_22_places.I recently read about an author named Nnedi Okorafor.When she was in college,she had a serious spine disorder.Okorafor was told that a simple operation could_23_it.Bu

42、t when she woke up from her_24_,she found that she couldnt move her legs and was in great pain.Okorafor got_25_later.But before she did,she saw strange things in her hospital room.She imagined her_26_as a beast that hunted her from the shadows.But she also_27_a woman-a woman who could fly,in fact.Th

43、is_28_woman inspired her and helped her_29_her pain.“I felt myself become_30_,”she wrote in her book Broken Places&Outer Spaces:Finding Creativity in the Unexpected.We_31_know where we might find the inspiration to create.As a_32_,most of my inspiration comes from other peoples music.But I also find

44、_33_in other places.Books,movies and_34_just moments in everyday life can lead to new creations._35_,I recently rewatched the film Blade Runner.Ive seen it plenty of times before;its one of my favorite movies.But this time,for some reason,I saw it_36_.I decided to make music that could create the sa

45、me feeling as the_37_.Its not done yet,but the music Im working on now is heavily_38_by the movies setting and characters.Anything can_39_us.You just have to be_40_to catch inspiration when it hits.21.A.work B.hit C.exist D.pass 22.A.interesting B.ordinary C.unexpected D.dangerous 23.A.fix B.make C.

46、remove D.control 24.A.dream B.shock C.recovery D.operation 25.A.well B.bad C.worried D.annoyed 26.A.curiosity B.pain C.anger D.fear 27.A.asked B.met C.imagined D.visited 28.A.confident B.smart C.honest D.magical 29.A.forget B.recognize C.describe D.practice 30.A.richer B.better C.busier D.quieter 31

47、.A.always B.never C.sometimes D.still 32.A.director B.dancer C.musician D.writer 33.A.tips B.messages C.examples D.ideas 34.A.even B.again C.not D.only 35.A.In short B.In addition C.For example D.After all 36.A.differently B.perfectly C.vividly D.smoothly 37.A.story B.song C.play D.film 38.A.changed

48、 B.supported C.disturbed D.influenced 39.A.impress B.inspire C.amuse D.challenge 40.A.free B.thankful C.ready D.careful 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 Wushu,widely_41._(know)as Chinese Kungfu,will make its debut(初次亮相)as an official sport at the Youth Olympic Games he

49、ld in Dakar,Senegal in October,2022.It is intended for those_42._love this kind of martial art deeply.With a long history and deep roots in our traditions,Wushu unites the body and spirit.China wishes to share these qualities with the world.It is a long-held_43._(expect).The International Wushu Fede

50、ration applied to the International Olympic Games(IOC)in 2001,2008 and 2011,_44._failed each time.In the past few years,Chinese Wushu Association_45._(contribute)a lot to the promotion of Wushu.Besides,the government not only provides technical support,_46._(regular)sending experts to the Internatio