2021届天津市第十四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届天津市第十四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案 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 A Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People Fed Yuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator,known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest

2、 Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s,when a serious food shortage sweptChina,Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice.He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the worlds f

3、irst high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973,which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu(about 0.067 hectares),rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu.For the next four decades,he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice,achieving increasingly higher outputs.

4、In 2020,hybrid rice developed by Yuans team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons,a new world record.InChina,where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people,the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares,or 57%of the total planting area of ri

5、ce,helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries,including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam,thePhilippinesandMadagascar.The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success,Yuan never held hims

6、elf back from making new breakthroughs.In 2017,his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao.The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater.His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares

7、 of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the countrys rice harvest by about 20%.In 2018,Yuans team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai,which achieved huge success.In June 2020,his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,8

8、00 meters in northwestChinasQinghaiProvince.The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams to“enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men”and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1.What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A.A serious foo

9、d shortage.B.Agriculture development.C.His interest in the rice experiment.D.His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2.From the passage,we know that Yuan Longping _.A.developed a variety of hybrid rice B.worked as a scientist after graduation C.started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017 D.

10、grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1953 3.We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longpings most outstanding qualities are_.A.modest and outgoing B.honest and creative C.generous and optimistic D.responsible and devoted B Saroo Brierley,a 4-year-old boy,livedin ruralIndia.One day,

11、he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep.When he woke up,he found himself alone.So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city.He lived on the streets,and then in an orphanage(孤儿

12、院),where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now,and in his new book,A Long Way Home,he wrote he couldnt help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia.He remembered landmarks,but since he didnt know his towns name,finding a small neighborhood in

13、 a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program.He spent years searching for his hometown in the programs satellite pictures.In 2011,he came across something familiar.He studied it and realized he was looking at a towns central business district from a birds-eye view.He tho

14、ught,“On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”and there it was.“And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”and there it was.Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child,he saw a lady standing at the entrance.It took him a f

15、ew seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says,“My mother came forth and walked forward,and I walked forward,my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank.I just didnt know what to say,because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true.And her

16、e I am,standing in front of her.”4.Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A.To go back to his home.B.To look for his brother.C.To travel toTasmania.D.To follow a stranger.5.What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A.The vast area ofIndia.B.The fact that he was nob

17、ody then.C.His not remembering the towns name.D.The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.6.How did Brierley find his hometown?A.By studying digital maps.B.By analyzing old pictures.C.By travelling all aroundIndia.D.By spreading his story via his book.7.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Love

18、 for Mother B.Union with Brother C.Memory of Hometown D.Long Way back Home C The annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades.However,few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives,a collection of more than a thousand picture

19、sque islands in theIndian Ocean.NASA researchers believe that parts of what is“arguably the lowest-lying country in the world”will become uninhabitable by 2050,due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater.To fight the unavoidable,the government recently revealed plans for the worlds first true

20、 floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City(MFC)is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands,a global leader in floating infrastructure(基建).According to the March 13,2021,announcement,the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon(环礁湖)located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldi

21、vian capital,Male.It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences,arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows.The developers plan to add hotels,restaurants,shops,and even a school and a hospital in the near future.The floating structures.will be attached to the surrounding islands

22、,which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible.Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents,while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldive

23、sFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation,therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,”explains Mohamed Nasheed,Speaker of Parliament.“Whats more,giant,new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers.In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves,but we can rise with them.”Construction o

24、f the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years.If successful,it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.8.Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A.It is the lowest-lying country.B.It will be flooded soon.C.It is

25、running out of fresh water.D.It will be unsuitable for living.9.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The prospect of MFC.B.The developers of the plan.C.The location of the residences.D.The barriers to the construction.10.What can we infer from the underlined words?A.MFC will keep waves away.B.MFC will

26、 make use of waves.C.MFC will adjust to the waves.D.MFC will work as water breakers.11.Whats the writing purpose of this passage?A.To introduce a construction program.B.To appeal to people to protect nature.C.To seek international help forMaldives.D.To report the achievement of a city plan,D A Chine

27、se space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the governments Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites.The robot will also inv

28、estigate deep space to observe small objects in the universe.The 30-kilogram robot,called NEO-01,was developed by Origin Space.Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen,Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and using space resources,according to the company.The co

29、mpany says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The worlds first asteroid mining company,Planetary Resources,was established in 2009.Since then,more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry,including 3D Systems of the United Sta

30、tes and Japans Astroscale.Astroscales technology uses magnets(磁铁)to gather up space waste.But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it.Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide.As they are used too long,many end up as waste and put o

31、ther operating satellites at risk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space.He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045.Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype(雏形)of future space mining robots,which can u

32、se rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials.China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth as

33、teroids.The country aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.12.Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A.It weighs 60 kilograms.B.It was created by Planetary Resources.C.It will be burnt after finishing its mission.D.It is mainly used to catch

34、 space waste.13.What can be inferred from the text?A.China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B.Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C.It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D.The robot will look into deep space for more waste.14.What does Su Meng think of NEO-01?A.It

35、 is promising and rewarding.B.It has benefited the space industry.C.Its a long way to produce it.D.Itll help make money for the company.15.What can be the best title for the text?A.NEO-01,A Smart Robot Used in Space B.A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space Waste C.A New Robot Makes China a SpacePower D.NEO

36、-01,the Pioneer of Future Space Robots 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 Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you.It isnt only about doing your homework or feeding the dog._16_Showing responsibility isnt always easy,bu

37、t practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.Think of the consequences before speaking or acting.Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems.Many times,you can avoid these problems by thinking about what youre about to do before you go through with it.Irresponsible people

38、often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others._17_ Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better.Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done,especially after a difficult decision._18_Consider what goes right,what goes wrong,and what you can do

39、differently next time.Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible._19_If youre honest,people will believe you are a responsible person.Try to be as honest as possible.Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run,so admit when you do something wrong.This can be very tough to do at times,bu

40、t its something you can handle when youre a responsible person.Apologize for any mistake you make.No one is perfect,and no matter how responsible you try to be,you might mess up sometimes._20_If you hurt someone,tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.A.Tell the truth to be honest with

41、others.B.Instead of hiding your mistakes,own them.C.Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.D.Its also about making proper choices and doing what is right.E.By reflecting,you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.F.Avoid big lies hurting ones feelings if you want people to tr

42、ust you.G.Most decisions affect other people,so be responsible for your choices.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 It was a great shock to me to discover that I had a serious disease.I had never been very well coordinated(协调)physically when

43、I was_21_.But things seemed to change when I went to university,at the age of 17,I started to_22_some sports.In my third year at university,however,I noticed that it seemed to be difficult for me,and I fell over once or twice for no obvious_23_My father took me to the family doctor who led me toagoo

44、d_24_.Two days later,I went into hospital for examinations.I stayed in the_25_for two weeks,during which I had a wide variety of tests.But after all the_26_,they didnt tell me what I had,except that I was a special case.However,they_27_it to continue to get worse.The doctor felt sorry because he cou

45、ld do_28_except giving me vitamins(维生素),I could see that he didnt_29_the vitaminsto have much effect on my disease.I didnt feel like asking for more details,because the disease was obviously_30_.I realized that I had a(n)_31_disease.It was a bit of a shock.However,while I had been in hospital,I had

46、seen a boy who had leukemia(白血病)and he_32_died of that kind of disease.Clearly there were people who were_33_than me.At least my condition didnt make me feel sick,so whenever I felt_34_,I remembered that boy.The doctors told me to go back to university.I_35_doing the research I had started before go

47、ing to hospital.My dreams at that time were rather hard to_36_Before my condition had been diagnosed(诊断),I had been very bored with life.But shortly after I came out of hospital,I_37_realized that there were a lot of worthy things I could_38_.I began to make progress in my_39_and I got married to a

48、girl called Jane,whom I had met just about the time my condition was diagnosed.That marriage_40_my life.It gave me something to live for.21.A.strong B.young C.old D.calm 22.A.try B.watch C.record D.destroy 23.A.result B.notice C.reason D.excuse 24.A.doctor B.teacher C.engineer D.patient 25.A.house B

49、.hospital C.park D.street 26.A.discoveries B.examples C.examinations D.inventions 27.A.required B.forecasted C.asked D.wished 28.A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing 29.A.know B.realize C.fear D.expect 30.A.good B.terrible C.entire D.fantastic 31.A.common B.serious C.incorrect D.important 3

50、2.A.finally B.selflessly C.sincerely D.uselessly 33.A.richer B.better C.worse D.luckier 34.A.confident B.cheerful C.discouraged D.satisfied 35.A.turned up B.dug out C.gave up D.went on 36.A.achieve B.ruin C.cancel D.create 37.A.wrongly B.simply C.suddenly D.possibly 38.A.rescue B.attack C.suffer D.d