2021屆寧夏吳忠市高三下學(xué)期英語(yǔ)4月高考模擬第二次聯(lián)考試題

1、2021屆寧夏吳忠市高三下學(xué)期英語(yǔ)4月高考模擬第二次聯(lián)考試題注意事項(xiàng)：1.答題前，先將自己的姓名、準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)填寫在試題卷和答題卡上，并將準(zhǔn)考證號(hào)條形碼粘貼在答題卡上的指定位置。2.選擇題的作答：每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)題目的答案標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑，寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無(wú)效。3.非選擇題的作答：用簽字筆直接答在答題卡上對(duì)應(yīng)的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)。寫在試題卷、草稿紙和答題卡上的非答題區(qū)域均無(wú)效。4.考試結(jié)束后，請(qǐng)將本試題卷和答題卡一并上交。第I卷第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)第一節(jié)(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C、和D

2、)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。ADay trip-Xi'an Highlights Tour* Date of the event: Jan. 9th. Saturday* Assembling place: The Capital airport* Itinerary(行程):Early morning: We will take the flight at around 6:35 am to Xi'an.9:00 am: This full-day guided tour of Xi'an begins with a visit to the most

3、 significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the amazing Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which boasts(擁有)the title of the World's Eighth Great Wonder.3:00 pm: We will visit one of the oldest existing Chinese city walls. You can choose to walk part of the city wall, or you c

4、an cycle along the city wall. On the city wall, you can wander around, free your mind, and digest the details of the city, the people, and the culture.5:00 pm: We will leave you some free time to explore the nearby famous Muslim bazaar, where many delicious local snacks, unique and interesting souve

5、nirs may arouse your interest. Later we will enjoy the beautiful Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. With the background of the Tang Culture, this street shows the leading role in terms of religion, literature, art, science and technology from the perspectives(視角)of architecture, sculpture and acti

6、vity.8:00 pm: After your full-day guided tour, we will go to the airport and take the return flight at 22:30 pm.Late night: We are expected to arrive at Daxing Airport at 00:40 am, and we will arrange for a bus to take everyone to downtown Beijing.* Trip fee:Normal Price: 1600 RMBEarly bird price: 3

7、0 RMB discount per person (only for purchase before November 13)You will enjoy more discounts if more people join the tour(3 people, 50 RMB off/person)INCLUDERound trip ticket between Beijing-Xi'anTransfers between Daxing airport-Beijing downtownLocal transportation feeInsuranceProfessional Engl

8、ish explanation of historical attractionsEXCLUDEEntrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary(行程).The Terracotta Army-120 RMBThe Ancient City Wall of Xi'an-54 RMBGrand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City-FreePersonal expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activit

9、ies, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.21. What will the visitors probably do at 4: 00 pm that day?A. Admire the Terracotta Warriors. B. Wander on the Ancient City Wall.C. Enjoy local snacks at Muslim bazaar. D. Visit Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City.22. How much w

10、ill a family of three visiting all the attractions included pay at least?A. 5232 RMB. B. 5082 RMB. C. 4710 RMB. D. 4560 RMB.23. Who are among the target group of the tour?A. Natives of Xi'an. B. Beijingers fond of travelling.C. Foreigners living in Beijing. D. Those enjoying natural scenery.BEve

11、r noticed how when a big group sings "Happy Birthday," the beginning is a terrible mess, with everyone singing a slightly different pitch(音調(diào))? But then, near the end, it all sort of comes together?That's because we tend to adjust our own singing pitch to accommodate others. And now sci

12、entists in the U. K. have found that even trained choral singers will follow their fellow choir members. But not necessarily in the right direction.The researchers had eight pairs of musically trained amateur singers-all women for this study-sing, a capella(無(wú)伴奏合唱), the melody of either "Silent

13、Night" or another classic choir tune, "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded."Individual volunteers all sang in their own studios, in four different situations: each singer was completely isolated, hearing only themselves; or singer one got to hear singer two(left ear solo); or singer two got to

14、 hear singer one(right ear solo); or finally, both singers could hear each other (stereo harmony). Then the researchers used software to collect pitch information from the recordings.What they found was that singers stayed more on tune with the pitch written in the musical score when singing solo, v

15、ersus singing with a partner. And when one partner veered(突然轉(zhuǎn)向) off pitch, the other singer followed her, perhaps to compensate for the error-meaning even though they weren't singing the pitch as written, the resulting duet(二重唱)was more harmonious. The findings are in the Journal of the Acoustic

16、al Society of America.The results support a common practice in choirs: put weak singers next to strong ones, so they can follow their pitch. As for the rest of us amateurs, if you find yourself out at karaoke chorusing with an off-pitch friend, take this advice from study author Jiajie Dai of Queen

17、Mary University of London:You have to listen to yourself more than you listen to others. Trust yourself, never depend on others. This guideline appears to be the keyto staying on key.24. What did scientists in the U. K. find in the research?A. It is impossible for a big group to sing the same pitch.

18、B. Trained singers occasionally make mistakes when singing.C. Singers often follow their partners to sing harmoniously.D. Singers tend to correct the tune sung by their partners.25. What does the underlined word "isolated" probably mean?A. Separate. B. Unmusical. C. Ignoring others. D. In

19、the loudest voice.26. According to Jiajie Dai, what should we do when singing?A. Focus on our own voice. B. Rely on our partners to sing in tune.C. Never chorus with an off-pitch person. D. Sing with strong singers to compensate for errors.CIn 1938, Soichiro Honda started a little workshop, developi

20、ng the concept of the piston ring(活塞環(huán)).His plan was to sell the idea to Toyota. He labored night and day. Finally, came the day he completed his piston ring and was able to take a working sample to Toyota, only to be told that the rings did not meet their standards!Rather than focus on his failure,

21、he continued working towards his goal. Then, after two more years of struggle and redesign, he won a contract with Toyota.By now, the Japanese government was gearing up for war! With the contract in hand, Soichiro Honda needed to build a factory to supply Toyota, but building materials were in short

22、 supply. He invented a new concrete-making process that enabled him to build the factory.With the factory now built, he was ready for production, but the factory was bombed twice and steel became unavailable, too. He started collecting gasoline cans discarded by US fighters-"Gifts from Presiden

23、t Truman, " he called them, which became the new raw materials for his rebuilt manufacturing process.After the war, an extreme gasoline shortage forced people to walk or use bicycles. Honda built a tiny engine and attached it to his bicycle. His neighbors wanted one, and although he tried, mate

24、rials could not be found and he was unable to supply the demand.Soichiro Honda wrote to 18, 000 bicycle shop owners and, in an inspiring letter, asked them to help him revitalize(復(fù)興)Japan. 5, 000 responded and advanced him what little money they could to build his tiny bicycle engines. The small eng

25、ine "The Super Cub" became a reality and was a success. With success in Japan, Honda began exporting his bicycle engines to Europe and America.In the 1970s there was another gas shortage, this time in America and automotive fashion turned to small cars. Honda was quick to pick up on the tr

26、end. Experts now in small engine design, the company started making tiny cars, and rode another wave of success.Today, Honda Corporation employs over 100, 000 people in the USA and Japan, and is one of the world's largest automobile companies. Honda succeeded because one man made a truly committ

27、ed decision, acted upon it, and made adjustments on a continuous basis. Failure was simply not considered a possibility.28. Which is the major obstacle that Soichiro Honda often met with on his way to success?A. A lack of financial assistance. B. A shortage of raw materials.C. Toyota's breaking

28、contracts. D. High standards of customer care.29. What is the "Gifts from President Truman" according to Soichiro Honda?A. US fighters. B. Steel products. C. Gasoline cans. D. American companies.30. Which of the following words best describe Soichiro Honda?A. Stubborn and down-to-earth. B.

29、 Optimistic and organized.C. Ambitious and broad-minded. D. Determined and persistent.31. What can we learn from Soichiro Honda's story?A. Success is 99% failure. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.C. Rome was not built in a day. D. Opportunity knocks only once.DWorking at a desk all day may not

30、 be as bad for your health as sitting in front of a television after work. That is a finding of a new study done in the United States.Jeanette Garcia, a researcher at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, led the study."We've been hearing more and more about how sitting is the new s

31、moking. Previous evidence suggests a relationship between health problems and time spent sitting. As long as you reduce any type of sitting, then that's helpful in improving health," she said."This study, however, suggests that this may not be the case, and that we should focus more on

32、 leisure time sitting, mainly television viewing time, rather than sitting, in general," she added.The study followed close to 3, 600 African-American adults. Almost one-third of them watched TV for more than four hours a day. A little more than one-third of the subjects spent between two and f

33、our hours a day sitting in front of the TV. The remaining third watched TV for less than two hours a day.Researchers followed the group for an average of 8. 4 years. During the study, 205 of the subjects died and 129 others suffered a heart attack or stroke. Compared to people who watched less than

34、two hours of television daily, those who spent more than four hours in front of the TV were 49 percent more likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke.The study had some limitations, however. Lin Yang is a researcher at the University of Calgary in Canada. She says it is possible that sitting in

35、 front of the TV might be worse than sitting at a desk because people snack while they are watching TV. Some people simply stay up too late and do not get enough sleep. Eating treats or lack of sleep could both cause weight gain and increase risk factors for heart disease. These factors could make p

36、eople more likely to die early, she added.Arch Mainous, a researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, said in an email that it would be a mistake for people with desk jobs to think there is no need to get moving during the work day. Take the stairs rather than the elevator, or take a wal

37、k at lunch, Mainous advised. "Leisure time physical activity is definitely beneficial, but walking on some more steps in the workday should also be encouraged."32. What can we learn about Jeanette Garcia's study?A. Not all forms of sitting are equally bad for health.B. Reducing time sp

38、ent sitting is an effective way to improve health.C. 49%of those who spent more than four hours watching TV daily were unhealthy.D. It's the first study ever indicating the relationship between health problems and sitting.33. Which of the following may Lin Yang agree with?A. Sitting in front of

39、the TV is not that harmful.B. People may as well avoid doing jobs at a desk.C. Health risks have nothing to do with TV viewing.D. Snacks and lack of sleep may be to blame for early death.34. As Arch Mainous suggested, what should an office worker do?A. Take the elevator to save time. B. Participate

40、in more activities.C. Get moving during the workday. D. Take a walk to lose weight.35. What is this text most likely from?A. A poster. B. A textbook. C. A guidebook. D. A magazine.第二節(jié)(共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Natural Ways to Improve Your MemoryEveryone has moments of

41、 forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. Genetics plays a role in memory loss. 36 . Here are some evidence-based ways to improve your memory naturally.Try a fish oil supplementFish and fish oil supplements are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. 37 . One study of 36

42、 older adults with mild cognitive(認(rèn)知的)impairment(損傷)found that short-term and working memory scores improved significantly after they took fish oil supplements for 12 months.Maintain a healthy weightMaintaining a healthy body weight is essential for well-being and is one of the best ways to keep you

43、r body and mind in top condition.Several studies have established overweight as a risk factor for cognitive decline. 38 . Maintaining a healthy weight may help you avoid a host of issues associated with overweight, including a poorer memory. 39 Exercising your cognitive skills by playing brain games

44、 is a fun and effective way to improve your memory.Crosswords, word-recall games and even mobile apps dedicated to memory training are excellent ways to strengthen memory. Games that may help you strengthen your memory may even reduce the risk of dementia(癡呆).Get your vitamin D levels testedVitamin

45、D is an important nutrient that plays many vital roles in the body. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a host of health issues, including a reduction in cognitive function.Vitamin-D deficiency(缺乏)is very common, especially in colder climates and has been associated with age-related cognitiv

46、e decline and dementia. If you think you might have low levels of vitamin D, ask your doctor for a blood test.Exercise moreExercise is important for overall physical and mental health. Research has established that it's beneficial for the brain and may help improve memory in people of all ages,

47、from children to older adults.There are many fun and simple ways to improve your memory. 40 .A. Train your brainB. Challenge your brainC. They could be impacting your memoryD. Obesity is also associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimers diseaseE. However, research has shown that diet and l

48、ifestyle have a major impact on memory tooF. Try adding a few of these tips to your daily routine to keep your memory in top conditionG. Consuming them may help improve short-term, working and episodic memory, especially in older people第三部分 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)第一節(jié)(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、

49、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old boy, is from Sayre School in the United States. He wanted his study on the 41 to have an impact on the community.In order to " 42 the carbon footprint," Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to 43 the school's

50、 science labs. Now his plan is to happen. The installation(安裝)of 30 solar panels is 44 for late November.As he began his research, he 45 a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the 46 receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found his

51、 school building was the 47 location.At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first 48 an energy audit(測(cè)算)to see how much energy a 49 lab uses per day. Then, he started his research, 50 a local installer of solar panels to do the job.Parker lacked money for 51 the project. He

52、 convinced Sayre's headmaster to 52 him alter explaining the 53 of solar power for the school and community.Since Sayre provided the seed money to the 54 of one panel, the project has 55 to a total of 30 panels. They will produce enough energy to 56 the four science labs on campus."It feels

53、 like a dream to think that an idea from my Environmental class will have this kind of 57 ," said Stewart, expressing 58 for Wheeler's help.Wheeler said the success was 59 Parker's efforts in the project from start to finish. "I've had other students talk about environmental su

54、ggestions, but Parker had the 60 to make it happen," she said.41. A. environment. B. carbon C. sunlight D. science42. A. prevent B. reduce C. improve D. increase43. A. equip B. power C. provide D. test44. A. intended B. meant C. designed D. scheduled45. A. uploaded B. responded C. discovered D.

55、 restored46. A. location B. lab C. buildingD. library47. A. correct B. popular C. idealD. ordinary48. A. predicted B. evaluated C. examinedD. performed49. A. famous B. typical C. usefulD. distinct50. A. contacting B. recommending C. remindingD. telling51. A. considering B. planning C. launchingD. de

56、veloping52. A. fund B. monitor C. guideD. encounter53. A. cost B. price C. bonusD. benefit54. A. renting B. purchase C. maintenanceD. folding55. A. grown B. added C. ledD, turned56. A. control B. handle C. runD. manage57. A. lesson B. impact C. profitD. subject58. A. admiration B. envy C. gratitudeD

57、. surprise59. A. connected to B. close to C. helpful toD. due to60. A. curiosity B. honesty C. optimismD. determination第II卷第二節(jié)(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個(gè)單詞)或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Have you ever wondered 61 you would do to solve math problems if you didn't have a calculator or computer or even pencil and paper? People in China have used an ancient counting tool 62 (perform) mathematical operations. The Chinese calculator's name is "suanpan", but it is known 63 "abacus" in Engli