2021届恩施市舞阳中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届恩施市舞阳中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析 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 The“laugh out loud”face is officially the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers from Adobe(ADBE)who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Germany,

2、France,Japan,Australia,and South Korea.The“thumbs up”emoji came in second,followed by the“red heart”emoji.The flirtatious“wink and kiss”and“sad face with a tear”emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report a

3、head of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobes latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world.The“eggplant”symbol edged out the“peach”and the“clown”emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users(90%)believe the modern day hi

4、eroglyphs make it easier for them to express themselves.Eighty nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and cooler than those who dont.A slight majority of respondents said they are mor

5、e comfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in person.More than half of global emoji users(55%)said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health.Seventy six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for c

6、reating unity,respect and understanding.And 88%said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loud B.laugh out loud thumbs up wink and kiss C.laugh out loud thumbs up red heart D.thumbs up red

7、heart sad face with a tear 2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.B Last summer,I spent four months working in F

8、rance,where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didnt have Wi-Fi.I wasnt looking forward to it.I soon discovered,however,that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here an

9、d there.I couldnt enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer,social media sites,keeping up to date with the news,or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didnt,however,spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network.It was only a five minute walk t

10、o the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure.It made me think,though,how unnecessary it can be,how unnecessarily we rely on ithow we perhaps rely on it too much.As a person,I was more sociable.I spent more time with my housemates inste

11、ad of hiding behind a computer screen.I did other things that I wouldnt necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure.I read more,I cooked meals for my friends,and I even tidied up more often.Dare I say it;I learned how to live without Wi-Fi.Dare I say it;I found it was easier

12、than I had imagined.4.What was the writers first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?A.Unexpected.B.Angry.C.Shocked.D.Depressed.5.How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A.By writing regularly.B.By text message.C.By video calls.D.By telegram.6.What was the

13、writers life like without Wi-Fi?A.Dull.B.Lonely.C.Active.D.Relaxing.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.A life without Wi-Fi B.Different views on the Internet C.The disadvantages of Wi-Fi D.How to use the Internet C Wolves have a certain undeserved reputation:fierce,dangerous,good forhunti

14、ng down deer and farmers livestock.However,wolves have a softer,more social side,one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europes last wolves,scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind.Female

15、 wolves,the scientists have discovered,make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own.The study,published in Zoo Biology,suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families,boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the worlds most widely distri

16、buted mammal,but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock.Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted,fuelled by myths,fables and stories.In Scandinavia,the gray wolf is endangered,the re

17、maining population found by just five animals.As a result,European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）,making them vulnerable to threats,such as outbreaks of disease that they cant adapt to quickly.So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University,in Sweden,sta

18、rted Europes first gray wolf-fostering program.They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia.Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos.The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their mi

19、dst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras.The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter,as well as their biological siblings in the source litter.The foster cubs had a better ove

20、rall survival rate,with 73%surviving until 33 weeks,than their biological siblings left behind,of which 63%survived.That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs.Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young,but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somew

21、here between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families,which already have cubs of a similar age,not only will they have a good chance of survival,but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population,say the researchers.Just lik

22、e the wild wolves they would join,these foster cubs would need protection from hunting.Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of natures most iconic and polarizing animals.8.Whats the theme of the passage?A.Giving wolf cubs a new life B.Foster wolf parents and foster cubs C.The fate of

23、wild wolves D.Changing diversity of wild wolves 9.Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A.B.C.D.10.Which of the following statements is true?A.Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B.Foster cubs are accepted by foster paren

24、ts and are well bred.C.Mans hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths,fables and stories.D.Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.11.Whats the purpose of the research?A.To help wolves survive various threats B.To improve wolves habitat and stop deli

25、berate killing C.To save endangered wolves by increasing their population D.To raise mans awareness of protecting wolves D Hundreds 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 the

26、n,businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again in celebration of the moon landings 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 watch

27、es have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965.Other watches had failed required 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

28、 carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.Something for children-as well as adults is the NASA Apollo 11 moon 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 Pen

29、s,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission.They work even when writing upside down.Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition 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 w

30、ith media and advertisements.The food company Stouffers made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they 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

31、 share some recipes from 1969.Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says,“Since 1972,weve gone around and around the earth many times,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 eff

32、orts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”12.What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?A.It will be sold at$34,600.B.NASA bought itats9,650.C.It has Aldrins picture inside.D.It was chosen by NASA in 1969.13.What does the underlined word“out-of-this-world”in paragraph 4 mean?A.E

33、xtremely fair.B.Surprisingly high.C.Really low.D.Truly worthwhile.14.What does David Meerman Scott mean?A.It is a waste of money to go 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 eve

34、nt of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.15.What is the authors main purpose in writing the text?A.To show how to 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 a

35、nniversary of the first moon landing.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 How to Make Sure Your Idea Doesnt Die Getting great ideas?Its Easy.Following up on them is hard!_16_.Ask“Why doesnt this work”.Although he might have had the idea for it,Steve Jobs didnt just ha

36、ve the iPhones unique touch screen in a single night.Instead,he thought about the present situation of smart phones and continually asked a single question:“Why dont they work?”_17_._18_.A good routine often helps you put your ideas into action.Toni Morrison,an outstanding writer,has a more special

37、routine centered on daylight.She rises at around 5:00 each morning to watch the dawn.For her,its important to wake before the light and observe the transition(转变)into day._19_.Whatever you choose as your morning routine,consider it as the reliable framework that gives you the best idea.Dont fly alon

38、e.When ideas meet in a shared physical or mental space,creative ideas are bound to happenwhich is great.Working in a shared physical space just might help you find your ideal creative partners._20_.Besides,they may provide detailed focus that might not be your strong suit.Of course,partners neednt p

39、ursue everything together.A creative conversation is more useful,which can set up a series of goals toward which the individual team members are free to work on their own.A.Make full use of your spare time B.Never ignore the power of routine C.They can strengthen your confidence and give some valuab

40、le suggestions D.This one little question helped him get from an idea to a practical solution E.He makes a great contribution to“the look and feel of the product”F.Here are some tips to make sure your great idea becomes a reality G.She considers it a special moment that inspires her to write 第二部分 语言

41、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 In our daily life,we have too many things to deal with.It seems as if life is always tiring.However,whenever I feel_21_,Im grateful to everything life_22_me and try to make the best of everyday.I learnt this attit

42、ude towards life from the story of my friend Joanne.In middle school Joanne was always_23_,with a big smile on her face,as if she was always_24_with what life offered her.But soon,things_25_changed.She passed away because of a serious_26_.Her smiles only exist in my memory.The last time I saw her in

43、 the hospital,she was terribly ill.However,she still_27_a warm smile and was happy about my_28_.I prayed(祈祷)for her recovery._29_,she lost the battle against _30_at last.This made me think of another story.Maria and Jessie,who were good friends,had a big argument one day and they_31_to talk to each

44、other in the following months.Maria,who was deeply sorry for her_32_words,intended to call Jessie to_33_first but dont have enough_34_to do it.feeling quite_35_,she asked her classmates for_36_,and even consulted some of her teachers.For many times,she_37_her phone but gave up at last._38_ one after

45、noon,she got the news that Jessie had lost her life in a traffic accident.The lesson I learned is that nobody can_39_what will happen in the future.Anytime you feel upset or depressed,why dont you change your_40_and value every day!21.A.bored B.exhausted C.lonely D.angry 22.A.offers B.awards C.impre

46、sses D.suggests 23.A.hopeful B.cheerful C.smart D.fortunate 24.A.excited B.surprised C.content D.regret 25.A.completely B.exactly C.frequently D.similarly 26.A.accident B.disaster C.hunger D.disease 27.A.burst B.wore C.forced D.formed 28.A.gift B.words C.behaviors D.visit 29.A.Luckily B.Happily C.Un

47、fortunately D.Angrily 30.A.death B.enemy C.family D.life 31.A.agreed B.refused C.stopped D.continued 32.A.encouraging B.convincing C.rude D.cruel 33.A.forgive B.comfort C.persuade D.apologize 34.A.words B.strength C.courage D.time 35.A.upset B.harmed C.regretted D.respected 36.A.trouble B.excuse C.a

48、greement D.advice 37.A.used up B.picked up C.put up D.came up 38.A.Unless B.After C.Before D.Until 39.A.tell B.observe C.doubt D.ignore 40.A.impression B.feeling C.attitude D.mind 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 Childhoods were greatly changing,with fewer opportunitie

49、s to spend time outdoors,researchers_41._(observe).The loss of exposure to the_42._(nature)environment would have negative long-term consequences,they warned.Setting up_43._ “outdoor learning center”would help teachers,and help shape policies and strategy,they suggested.The report highlighted previo

50、us studies that showed that_44._(busy)family lives,combined with an_45._(increase)sense of fear in society,children were having fewer opportunities to explore their surrounding environment.This was declining childrens social skills as well as risking stifling(抑制)their long-term physical,emotional_46