2021-2022学年河南省信阳高三（上）周考英语试卷（附答案详解）.pdf

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1、2021-2022学年河南省信阳二中高三（上）周考英语试卷（9 月份）AAre you looking at getting away from it all?Then look no further than the best beaches in theworld!Whitehaven Beach,Queensland,AustraliaParadise（乐园）can be found at Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsundays in Australia.This isa group of islands just off the coast of Ar

2、lie Beach in Queensland and each one is absolutelybreath taking.You can only get to the Whitsundays by boat,making them all more special一it isjust perfect in every sense of the word.Anse Source dArgent,La Digue,SeychellesWith sun-bleached huge stones on the shore,calm blue waters,brilliant white san

3、ds and palmtrees on the beach,this beach in the middle of the Indian Ocean is straight from a fairy tale.ltcomes as no surprise that this is one of the most photographed beaches in the world!Tulum Beach,MexicoThere arent many beaches around the world that can boast ancient ruins that date back to 56

4、4AD on the cliffs above,but at Tulum Beach you get beauty with history.Not only are the Tulumruins an amazing site within their own right,but the fact that the beach below is absolutelyattractive really makes it a magical place to visit.La Concha Beach,San Sebastian,SpainLa Concha Beach was recently

5、 voted as Europes best beach and its easy to see why.Withwonderful weather all year round and some simply expensive restaurants,this is a beach thathas it all.Also,with the cute little Spanish town of San Sebastian framed in thebackground,youre never far from the action,too.1.What do we know about t

6、he Whitsundays?A.Theyre accessible only by boat.B.Theyre connected with each other.C.They all lie on Arlie Beach.D.They are the most popular destinations.2.What makes Tulum Beach different from others?A.It has fine weather.B.Ifs most appealing to magicians.C.It combines history and scenery.D.It has

7、the longest history in the world.3.Which place may attract photographers most?A.Tulum Beach.C.Whitehaven Beach.B.Anse Source d Argent.D.La Concha Beach.BThe tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprisedelivery of his own from regulars on his route-a$12,000 t

8、ip.Derlin Newey delivered pizzas for Papa Johns about 30 hours a week.He started the job afterrealizing he couldn*t live only on social security checks.Despite being forced to work at hisadvanced age,he didnt let that affect his attitude.In addition to being a delivery driver,Neweywas also a rising

9、TikTok star thanks to some loyal customers inspired by his kindness.Fans ofpizza,the Valdez family said they always requested him when ordering pizza and startedrecording his deliveries as TikTok videos.Its crazy.Everybody loves him,said Dad CarlosValdez.The family said his signature phrase with eac

10、h delivery was,Hello,are you looking forsome pizza?”With more than 53,000 followers,the Valdez family often got comments asking why Neweywas delivering pizzas at his age.The family agreed that he shouldn*t have to work so much anddecided to use their platform for some good.They asked their followers

11、 to make a donation tohelp Newey,and the money started rolling in.They were quickly able to raise$12,000.A11 thatwas left was to suiprise Newey in his own home,making a special delivery to their specialdelivery man.Newey was completely caught off guard.The TikTok-famous1 1 delivery man thought theyw

12、ere going to bring him a shirt with their signatures,which they did,but he got far more than hehad expected when Valdez handed him a fat envelope filled with cash.MWe collectivelyprepared a gift for you,and Im here to deliver that gift to you on behalf of the TikTokcommunity,Valdez said.Newey didnt

13、even know what TikTok was,asking,nIs that an online group where youcommunicate with each other through the telephone?”Tears welled up in his eyes as hegratefully accepted the amazing gift.4.Why did Newey work as a delivery man?A.He had to cover his living expenses.B.He did so at the request of his f

14、riend.C.He considered delivery an interesting job.D.He wanted to give his family a surprise.5.What about Newey impressed the Valdez family most?A.His age.B.His kind attitude.C.His sense of humor.D.His punctuality.6.How did their followers react to the Valdez familys appeal on TikTok?A.Indifferently.

15、B.Cautiously.C.Doubtfully.D.Enthusiastically.第 2 页，共 18页7.What can we learn about Newey from the last two paragraphs?A.He failed to get his desired shirt.B.He preferred TikTok to other platforms.C.He knew little about some social media.D.He was very active in the TikTok community.cJust as humans are

16、 usually left-or right-handed,many animals favor one side of their body forcertain tasks.The strength of this preference varies：some individuals are happy to use eitherside,while others strongly favor one side（known as being strongly ulateralizedH）.The University of Exeter study fbund that grey squi

17、rrels which strongly favored a side did lesswell on a learning task.They had to learn to use a paw（爪子），rather than their mouth,to getnuts.It has been suggested that being strongly lateralized makes brains more efficient,with eachhemisphere（半球）focusing on different tasks,1 said Dr Lisa Leaver.nThis c

18、ould help animalssurvive,which would explain the evolution of laterality（向侧性）across the animal kingdom.In fish and birds,there is evidence that being strongly lateralized is linked to better cognitive（认知的）performance（brain function）.However,limited data from studies of mammals（哺乳动物）suggest a weak or

19、 even negative relationship.Our study measured speed oflearning among grey squirrels and,in line with these previous mammal studies,suggests thatstrong lateralization is linked to poor cognitive performance,said Dr Leaver.In the study,wild grey squirrels on the University of Exeters Streatham Campus

20、 were presentedwith transparent tube containing peanuts.Squirrels usually collect food with their mouth,but thetube was too narrow to allow this,so they had to learn to use a paw.By measuring both howquickly squirrels learned and how strongly they favored a particular paw,the researchers couldassess

21、 both learning and laterality.More than 30 squirrels were observed,with 12 providing enough data for inclusion in the study.The relationship between laterality and human cognitive performance is still unclear,thoughsome research has suggested that less lateralized people may be more creative.More re

22、searchon mammals is needed to understand the complex relationship between laterality and cognitiveperformance,Dr Leaver said.8.What did the University of Exeter study focus on?A.The habits of grey squirrels.B.The cause of strong lateralization.C.The evolution process of laterality.D.The effects of l

23、ateralization on learning.9.What can we know from the fourth paragraph?A.Fish and birds have similar brain structures.B.Most fish and birds have strong lateralization.C.Strongly lateralized birds are better at learning.D.Strongly lateralized grey squirrels have a higher IQ.10.How did the strongly la

24、teralized squirrels act in the study?A.They were slower to get peanuts.B.They got more peanuts than others.C.They got through the tube quickly.D.They used their paws more skillfully.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Left-handed animals prove more intelligent.B.Grey squirrels change thei

25、r habits for food.C.Laterality is connected with better brains.D.Strongly handed squirrels are less good at learning.DA Russian natural gas tanker（油轮）has completed an experimental round trip along theNorthern Sea Route（NSR）-the first time the path across the Arctic has been made at this timeof year.

26、lt returned to the Russian gas station at Sabetta on February 19.The voyage by theChristophe de Margerie tanker through the ice is the latest visual indicator of climate change inthe cold region.The tanker set out from a Chinese port on January 27 after delivering its cargo.lt entered theNorthern Se

27、a Route,which traverses（横越）Russias north coast.A few days later near CapeDezhnev,it was met by the Russian nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy（50 Years ofVictory）.Together they completed the 2,500-nautical-mile voyage through the ice in 11 daysand 10 hours.The ship managed to complete the first leg of

28、the trip from Russia to China without anicebreaker.Both of the journeys broke records for winter navigation（航 彳 亍）due to the changingclimate in the Arctic allowing passage through thinner ice.Using the Northern Sea Route letsshippers in Russia and other countries avoid a much longer southern journey

29、 around Europe,theMiddle East and all of southern Asia,saving millions of dollars.The ships encountered no multi-year buildup of old ice on the route,and the deepest ice wasabout 5 feet thick.However,meteorologist and journalist Eric Holthaus called that a clearindicator of a climate emergency0.Last

30、 May,Christophe de Margerie became the first large-capacity cargo ship to complete aneastbound transit of the Northern Sea Route,two months earlier in the year than the journeytraditionally made.As a result of the early Northern Sea Route voyage completed by Christophe de Margerie inMay 2020,as well

31、 as the current NSR voyage,the navigation in the Eastern part of the Arcticwas practically doubled,Eric Holthaus said.He noted that for decades the transit route alongthat part of the NSR had typically remained closed by ice from November until July.第4页，共18页12.Which factor contributed most to Christ

32、ophe de Margeries successful trip?A.The ideal equipment.B.The ocean current.C.The nuclear power.D.The climate change.13.Whafs Eric Holthaus attitude to the gas tankers trip across the Arctic?A.Skeptical.B.Concerned.C.Critical.D.Tolerant.14.What does the underlined word encountered*in Paragraph 4 mea

33、n?A.Picked up.B.Prepared for.C.Came across.D.Depended on.15.How long can the NSR route be used by cargo ships now?A.2 months.B.3 months.C.4 months.D.6 months.The Goals That Guide Us Whether were on the long trip of a mid-life career or the walk to thebedroom to finally organize that closet,it can be

34、 hard to gather up the motivation to make thatfirst step.(1)Here are some ways you can take to start moving toward achieving your goals.Put your goals in writing.Writing down goals prevents you from leaving your goals vague.Be specific.Use action verbs.(2)Specify completion dates.Also record what yo

35、ur reward will be for achieving the goal.Makea contract with yourself,and then read it each morning and night.This will help you to be morecommitted to your goal as each day passes.Learn what you need to learn.If information or skill is keeping you from achieving your goals,determine ways to fill in

36、 thegaps,and build this into your action plan.(3)Think about how much time and effort will berequired,and ask yourself whether you are really willing and able to do what is necessary.lt isbetter to adjust your goals or your timetable than to proceed with a plan that is unrealistic.(4)Find someone,a

37、coworker or a friend,with whom you share a common goal.Get someone to goto the gym with you,or to quit smoking with you,or to share healthy meals with you.A partnercan help you stay committed and motivated.Look for role models,people who have alreadyachieved the goals you seek to reach.(5)Find how t

38、hey got to where they are,and incorporate(使并入)what you learn into your plan.A.Seek the help of others.B.Make a list of your tools.C.Ask them for advice and suggestions.D.Let your goals have measurable outcomes.E.Make yourself feel good about the progress youve made.F.A thousand-mile journey starts w

39、ith the first small step.G.Be willing to study and work hard to reach your goals.16.A.A B.B C.C D.D E.EF.FG.G17.A.AEF.FB.BG.GC.CD.DE.18.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G19.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.G20.A.AB.BC.CD.DE.EF.FG.GDarlene Leeson was in hotel isolation(隔 离)after returning to Australia from a trip toHawaii.She

40、 was calling a friendjoking about the idea of putting a(n)(2 Don her hotel windowas it faced offices across the road.Getting the gentle(22)of her friend,Leeson wrote on somenotes：HDay 4 ISO need(23).Room 623 and then stuck them up.The first(24)from those in the outside world was laughter.She got a f

41、ew(25)and waves fromoffice workers and workers on a nearby rooftop.It was more done to(26)myself during theboring isolation,1 she said.I wasnt thinking anyone would take it(27).nThen her hotel room phone rang.Ul(28)thought it was the hotel ringing to tell me to(29)themoff.It was the wife of one of t

42、he rooftop workers who had rung reception asking to get(3Q)to myroom,she said.They then asked what chocolate 1(31).”The traveller said she was in(32)and didnt make her(33)of treat clear.We chatted and she saidI could(34)an Uber delivery soon.Within an hour,the chocolate arrived.Soon,TimTams(abrand o

43、f chocolate)arrived for her at reception.Leeson later(35)a woman in a nearby officebuilding made the(36)delivery.More chocolate had arrived,and a group of workers had all(37).“Being in hotel isolation,!cant(38)my room where there are only a few short minutes when thesun can(39),Leeson said.Though,th

44、e kindness of these(40)brightened my day beyond anyamount of sunshine possible.21.A.signB.advertisementC.warningD.picture22.A.requestB.permissionC.praiseD.encouragement23.A.applesB.coffeeC.hamburgersD.chocolate24.A.soundB.messageC.responseD.effort25.A.giftsB.lettersC.conflictsD.smiles26.A.improveB.s

45、atisfyC.challengeD.entertain27.A.lightlyB.seriouslyC.graduallyD.willingly28.A.suddenlyB.exactlyC.initiallyD.eventually29.A.putB.tearC.kickD.cut30.A.taken alongB.put throughC.checked inD.worked out31.A.storedB.purchasedC.preferredD.delivered32.A.disappointmentB.doubtC.surpriseD.panic第6 页，共 18页33.A.ch

46、oiceB.chanceC.shareD.address34.A.orderB.expectC.reserveD.promise35.A.agreedB.admittedC.learnedD.guessed36.A.sweetB.cheapC.urgentD.latest37.A.delayedB.celebratedC.cheeredD.contributed38.A.leaveB.exchangeC.clearD.decorate39.A.fade awayB.shine inC.wrap upD.burn down40.A.strangersB.neighborsC.travellers

47、D.passengers41.Chinas Zhurong Mars rover,dropped away from its orbiting Tianwen-1mothership,touched down on the red planet early Saturday.China has become the thirdnation in human history to land safely on the surface of Mars-(1)its first attempt.Zhurong,named after the god of fire in Chinese mythol

48、ogy,landed on a broad plain knownas Utopia Planitia Friday at 7：18 p.m.Like NASA*s Perseverance rover before it,Zhurong(2)(rely)on a heat shield(抗热涂层)and a protective aeroshell(3)(protect)it from the extremetemperatures generated after hitting the atmosphere at nearly three miles per second.Oncethro

49、ugh the plasma heating zone,a large parachute(降落伞)opened as planned,quickly(4)(slow)the craft to sub-sonic speeds.(5)(final),about seven minutes after hitting the atmosphere,the lander wasprogrammed to fall free of its parachute,firing small rocket(6)(engine)forapowered descent(下 降)to the surface.Th

50、e last 10 months have been for Martian(7)(explore).Threespacecraft,including Tianwen-1,were launched to Mars in July 2O2O.The United ArabEmirates*Hope orbiter,(8)will survey Mars atmosphere from space,put(9)(it)into orbit in February.Not long after,NASAs now-famous rollingrover,Perseverance,and its