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1、2021年 新 高 考 英 语 仿 真 模 拟 卷（二）（考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第 一 节（共 15小题；每小题2.5分,满 分 37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASun Xun:Time SpyAbout the ExhibitionChinese artist Sun Xun uses woodblock（木板）printing,a centuries old method to change the 215 centurymedium of film.In Time Spy,Sun

2、Xun has created a 3D world that walks freely across time and cultures thatdraws its inspiration from both Eastern and Western art,history,myth（神话）,especially imagination.To produce Time Spy,the artist and his team cut more than 10,000 woodblocks to make beautiful patterns,and then looked at every pa

3、rt carefully to create the cartoon.The choices of the woodblocks that were used tocreate the film will be shown publicly in the exhibition.Exhibition HoursOpened:Tuesday-Sunday:10 am-5 pm s03057 Friday:10 am-9 pmClosed:MondayFinal admission to the exhibition is one hour before it closes.Due to high

4、demand,especially on Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays,we strongly suggest you buy or book your ticket in advance.TicketsA ticket is required for admission to the exhibition.All tickets are marked for a detailed date and time.Adults:$20;Seniors and Students:$18;Children（6-12）:$8;Children（5 and under）:Fr

5、ee Tickets required:limited to six tickets per reservation.Discounted ticket rates are available for groups of 10 or more.Tickets mustbe bought at least four weeks in advance to get your discount.1.What inspires Sun Xun the most on Time Spy?A.His analyses of the Eastern films.B.His knowledge of the

6、Western paintings.C.His deep research on modern technology.D.His study on Western and Eastern cultures.2.Visitors to the exhibition are advised to.A visit it in groups B.set off early in the morningC.buy the tickets ahead of time D.avoid going there on weekends3.How much does it cost a couple with t

7、heir nine year old daughter to see the exhibition?A.$28.B.$48.C.$40.D.S58.BThomas Edison,inventor of such items as the phonograph(留声机)and the worlds first practical light bulb,is known around the world.But another lesser-known figure is owed his share of credit Edisons competitor,N汰ola Tesla.It took

8、 the work of both men to make possible a world that runs on electric power;however,theirnames were not always shared.Edison,a self-made American inventor,built his name as a successful businessman.Tesla,a well-educatedSerbian immigrant,was a tireless thinker.In 1882,Tesla got a job in the Paris bran

9、ch of Continental EdisonCompany.Soon,his obvious skill won him a position at the Edison Machine Works in the United States,wherethe goal was to bring electricity to all of New York City.But Edison and Tesla had different ideas about how tomake that goal a reality.Edison worked mainly with direct cur

10、rent(DC)power.Although DC would prove useful in the decades tocome,it was only effective at the time for powering things that were about a mile or less from the power source.However,alternating current(AC)power-supported by Tesla allowed electricity to be carried over longdistances through power lin

11、es.Soon the battle between the two was on.Edison proposed that several small DC-based power plants couldbe constructed to power different parts of a city,but this was impractical.Desperate to succeed,Edisonattempted to show that DC power“was safe95-he even electrocuted(电死)an elephant to show the dan

12、gers”ofAC.In the end,however,it was practical,inexpensive AC that won the battle.By 1896,even Edisons owncompany had adopted AC.Tesla succeeded,but Edison,whose self-branded companies won him over a thousand patents,is the morewell-known of the two.Regardless,each inventor had a big hand in shaping

13、the way we live.4.What does the underlined word“credit“in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Cast.B.Trust.C.Recognition.D.Debt.5.What do we know about Nikola Tesla?A.He finished college in Paris.B.He worked as Edisons employee at first.C.He invented many things with Edison.D.He was admired by Edison for his inventi

14、on.6.Whats a big difference between AC and DC power?A.DC power moves more quickly.B.AC power ranges over larger areas.C.AC power is much safer and cheaper.D.DC power can be widely used in more fields.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.Edison vs.Tesla:the war of the currentsB.Edison:the inventor o

15、f the first light bulbC.DC vs AC:the theory behind the two conceptsD.Nikola Tesla:a name that should be rememberedCIn the age of online shopping and e-readers,devoted staff and customers keep the doors of AuntiesBookstore open for 40 years.When youre in Portland,you go to Powells Books.When youre in

16、 Seattle,yougo to Elliott Bay.When youre in Spokane,you go to Aunties,said John Waite,the owner of the bookstore.U Icant imagine Spokane without Aunties/9 he said.A lot of people cant imagine Spokane without Aunties,either,“Waite said.Turning visitors into regular customers is important to the store

17、s success.Aunties markets itself as adestination.A half-dozen book clubs meet there.Most weeks,the store hosts two to four author readings orliterary events.We want people to come down,hang out and experience the feel of having a book in theirhands,“Waite said.Eager readers not only want to read boo

18、ks,but want to discuss them,said Kerry Halls,the store manager.Aunties offers them that chance,she said.“You cant go to Amazon and talk to someone about your favorite novel,or discuss what you think of thelatest Stephen Kings book compared with Pet SemataryJ she said.To compete with the convenience

19、of shopping online,Aunties tries to predict what books will become atrend.They store these books in advance.But Waite doesnt sugarcoat the realities of selling books in the era ofAmazon and other online retailers（零售店）.“Even the big guys cant make it,“he said,noting physical retailersare striving nat

20、ionally.As the United States*oldest national bookstore chain,Barnes&Noble has to constantlyreorganize to stop the declining sales.At Aunties,regular customers are very important to its survival and development.Sales of childrens andyoung adults*books are increasing in recent years.Waite said.For a l

21、ong time,older customers have keptbookstores alive,he said.Now,ifs starting to attract younger people.Another reason of Aunties longevity（长寿）is Northwest culture,which Waite said encourages new ways of thinking and the diversity of ideas.nIthink its a great book town,uWaite said.People are enthusias

22、tic about reading.8.What can we learn about Aunties from Paragraph 1?A.It is very popular in the local area.B.It is a highly profitable physical bookstore.C.It takes full advantage of the e-business platform.D.It has a longer history than Powells Books and Elliott Bay.9.What is Aunties goal?A.To set

23、 up a literary environment.B To have more regular customers.C.To awaken peoples interest in reading.D.To encourage readers to learn about more authors.10.What does the underlined word“striving“in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Celebrating.B.Progressing.C.Struggling.D.Compromising.11.What does the last

24、paragraph mainly talk about?A.The future of Aunties.B.The major customers of Aunties.C.The influence of Aunties.D.The reasons for Aunties longevity.DDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves.Nearly 700 million peopleget a mosquito-borne illness each year,which resu

25、lts in over one million deaths.Humans experience continuouspressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world,so we have to find ways to fight againstthose insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used,and most powerful,mosquito repellen

26、t（防护齐ll）ever developed,scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils.While DEET isan effective contact repellent,many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin,and sometimes somepeople are sensitive to it.Consumers are always interested in alternatives t

27、o DEET and other synthetic（合成的）repellents,so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In my lab at Iowa State University,my team and I have been conducting research on natural products aspossible insect repellents for the past 20 years.In the past few years,three of my Ph.D.students havec

28、ontributed greatly to our research by designing,synthesizing,purifying,characterizing and testing more than300 closely related chemicals coming from the best of natural repellents like citronellol,menthol and thymol.These students have successfully tested these repellents against three species of da

29、ngerous mosquitoes.Thefirst group of the new repellents act through the air.These chemicals have a vapor action that providesprotection.These are potentially most useful in backyards,parks,houses,barracks and horse bams.The othergroup of the new repellents are the classic ones that stop insects from

30、 standing on a treated surface,such ashuman skin,clothing or tents;some researchers have conducted testing on some humans to confirm theeffectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils.Theymaintain many of the

31、advantages of the natural repellents:They are fully biodegradable（可生物降解的），withno ecological concerns or environmental wastes,and generally considered safe like the thousands of types ofplant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries.However,thorough testing will be conducted todetermi

32、ne if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.12.What does the author mainly want to show in Paragraph 1?A.The way mosquitoes spread disease.B.The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C.The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D.The urgency of findin

33、g tools to fight against mosquitoes13.What is a disadvantage of DEET?A.It causes discomfort to the users.B It greatly harms peoples health.C.It cant be applied universally.D.It wont be effective for long.14.What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A.They can kill mosquitoes ind

34、irectly.B.They are mainly used in the open air.C.They are more effective on human skin.D.They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.15.Whats the authors attitude to the new repellents?A.Disapproving B.Negative C.Objective D.Subjective第 二 节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满 分12 5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项

35、中有两项为多余选项。“Dont judge a hook by its cover.the popular saying goes.4tAH that glitters is not gold/*is another.Theyremind us that somethings appearance should not be the most important thing when we determine its value.16.Many people still feel insecure about themselves and their appearance.So what ca

36、n a person do to improvetheir own body positivity?Not comparing your body to others,particularly celebrities,is a good first step.17 Comparing onlycreates a standard we think we need to meet and leads to feelings of disappointment if we cant.18.When someone says something nice,embrace it-dont push i

37、t away or play it down.Andcompliment others too.If you think someone looks nice,or someone has a good idea,tell them,It can lift themup.And finally,dont forget that low self-esteem（自尊）and body confidence issues affect everyone.Therearent a lot of guys that are pushing this idea of body positivity,“D

38、avid Fadd,a plus-size male model of twoyears told the BBC.19.Ultimately,the only person who can truly affect your body positivity is you.20.But dont give up.Remember that everyone is insecure sometimes.And as David Fadd says,“Love what you look like.A.Learn to take a compliment.B.But ifs easier said

39、 than done.C.Appreciate your body for what it can do.D.You can be an incredible human regardless of your shape or size.E.He wants to remind us that body image and confidence affect men too.F.Were surrounded by these idealised images of what it is to be beautiful.G.Becoming comfortable with yourself

40、is unlikely to be accomplished overnight.第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满 分15分）My 14-year-old son,John,and I spotted the coat at the same time at a second-hand clothing store.It had ablack velvet(丝绒)collar,delightful tailoring,a Fifth Avenue label and a(an)21 price of merely$28.Welooked at each

41、other,saying nothing,but Johns eyes 22.Dark,woolen topcoats were popular just thenwith teenagers,but could cost several hundred dollars now.John put the coat on and 23 it.He turned fromside to side,24 himself in the mirror with a serious,studied 25 that soon changed into a smile.Itsa perfect 26.John

42、 wore the coat to school the next day and came home wearing a big smile.How did the kids like yourcoat?I asked.They love it.He said,carefully 27 it on the chair and smoothing it flat.Over the nextfew weeks,the 28 came over John.Quiet,reasoned discussion 29 argument.He became morethoughtful and eager

43、 to 30.Good dinner,Mum,he would say every evening.One day when I 31that he start on homework before dinner,John said,“You are right,and I guess IWhen I asked one of his teachers 32 caused the changes,she said with laughter,It must be hiscoat!”John and I both know we should never 33 a persons clothes

44、 for the real person within them.But it ismeaningful to 34 a standard of excellence for the world to see,to practice a standard of excellence inthought,speech and behavior,and to 35 what is on the inside with what is on the outside.21.A.specialB.reasonableC.unbelievableD.cheap22.A.closedB.shoneC.ope

45、nedD.lowered23.A.buttonedB.touchedC.heldD.obtained24.A.feelingB.lookingC.glancingD.eyeing25.A.gestureB.expressionC.attitudeD.feeling26.A.colourB.priceC.fitD.fashion27.A.pressingB.takingC.throwingD.folding28.A.happinessB.satisfactionC.changeD.generosity29.A.madeB.replacedC.tookD.transformed30.A.pleas

46、eB.complainC.admireD.apologize31.A.insistedB.suggestedC.askedD.commanded32.A.whatB.whenC.thatD.how33.A.watchB.judgeC.mistakeD.consider34.A.doB.wearC.speakD.show35.A.compare B.fill C.mix D.match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。China has developed a new high-speed bullet trai

47、n for 36.(extreme)cold climates.The CR400AF-G train,which can operate at speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour in temperatures as low as-40 degrees Celsius,ispart of the Fuxing series of high-speed electric multiple-unit trains 37.(design)and operated by thestate-owned China State Railway Group.Th

48、e train,rolled out in Beijing on January 6,will run on a new high-speed line 38.(connect)the Chinesecapital with northeastern destinations including cities Shenyang and Harbin,the latter of 39.is famed for itsannual snow and ice festival.In a post on Chinese social media site WeChat,the China Railwa

49、y.Beijing Group ran through several ofthe trains improved components that aid its ability 40(resist)cold temperatures.China isnt alone in having to adapt its bullet trains 41.extreme conditions.In 2020,Japan.42.(launch)its latest record-breaking bullet train.It doesnt only run 43.(fast)and meanwhile

50、 smoother,but can transportpassengers to safety in the event of 44.earthquake.According to the China State Railway Group,1,036 Fuxing bullet trains have been put into 45.(operate)since 2017,when the series first launched.第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第 一 节（满 分15分）10月9日，星期天上午，你们全班同学步行到学校附近的公园组织了一次环保活动。请根据下表内容，写一篇