2021届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届东莞市虎门第三中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析 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 Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure.Its our pleasure to confirm this years Category Winners.First Novel Award Winner Boo

2、k:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine Author:Gail Honeyman Eleanor is 31 years old;work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday.Between,her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary,unique wit(机智).It is contentment,of a kind,but an unexpected shared experience suddenly

3、 opens the door to possibility.Challenging reader expectations with a living,breathing character,Gail Honeymans debut(初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award Winner Book:In the Days of Rain Author:Rebecca Stott The Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is rul

4、ed by Satan.Into this is born Rebecca.Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister.As her father lay dying,he begged her to help him write the memoir.He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award Winner Bo

5、ok:Inside the Wave Author:Helen Dunmore To be alive is to be inside the wave,always travelling until it breaks and is gone.These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead the underworld and the human living world and the acutely intense being of both.Childrens Award Win

6、ner Book:The Explorer Author:Katherine Rundell,Hannah Horn Four children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle,but for Fred and his friends its only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival.Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident,Rundell has few peer

7、s in superb childrens fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo sh

8、are the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul,which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine B.In the Days of Rain C.Inside the Wave D.The Explorer B Teenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely

9、than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to drop out of school.Studies have shown,however,that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriersand lack of resources the

10、y face.Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement（参与）comes from research on mothers.Little is known,however,about how teenagers experience their fathers warmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income f

11、amilies conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States.Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their school work,and how they experienced their fathers warmth.The students maths and language arts grades were also gained.The research

12、team took into account the influence that mothers have on their childrens well-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism and higher achievement at school.“Low-income fathers affect their teenagers beliefs about themsel

13、ves and their future,and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks,“says Dr,Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters,although in different ways.Experiencing their fathers warmth first influences daughterssense of o

14、ptimism,and thenspills overinto their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities.This in turn leads to better maths grades.There is a more direct link between their fathers,love and boys belief in their ability to succeed in academy.4.What is more likely to happen to teenager

15、s from low-income families?A.They will be more determined to struggle.B.They will have fewer happy things to share.C.They will fail in their studies and quit school.D.They will receive less love from their parents.5.How is the new research different from the previous ones?A.It only researches famili

16、es in the north of America.B.It only studies low-education families in the world.C.It combines questionnaire data and students,grades.D.It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers involvement.6.What can we know about fathers warmth?A.It is less effective than that of mothers.B.It affects girls and b

17、oys in different ways.C.It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D.It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.7.Which of the following best explains spills over underlined in the last paragraph?A.Spreads.B.Changes.C.Bursts.D.Checks.C We have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent t

18、he first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle,new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months,at which we typically have five close friends.Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months,with men hitting the highes

19、t friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research,by Forever Friends,shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school,with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in buildin

20、g new friendship.The research points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook,compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12,and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends relationship coach Sam Owen says,“It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at s

21、chool.It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes,giving gifts,seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot.As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference.Later in life we find ourselves losing fr

22、iends.Over half of us lose friendship through moving,while 36%say that over time they grow apart from close pals.Having children also causes 19%todrift away fromchildhood friends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days,its important to make time for our friendship.8.How many friends

23、 can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A.22.B.18.C.12.D.4.9.In Paragraph 5,the author is trying to tell the readers _.A.how important making friends is B.school time is an important period to develop friendship C.how much has been done to keep friendship D.that friendship is not easy t

24、o keep 10.The underlined phrase drift away from in Paragraph 6 means _.A.make sense of B.make up with C.feel sorry for D.lose touch with 11.This passage is mostprobably taken from _.A.a newspaper B.an advertisement C.a textbook D.Facebook or Twitter D Paper is one of our oldest,simplest and most imp

25、ortant inventions.But it also presents a danger to the world in two important ways.First,the making of paper requires the loss of many millions of trees each year.And worldwide use of paper is expected to double in the next 40 years.Clearly,the planet cannot stand such a high rate of forest loss.The

26、 second great problem with paper is what happens once it is no longer useful.A large amount of wastepaper ends up in landfills,where it can produce harmful gases and finally contribute to global climate change.One simple solution can greatly reduce both of these problems:paper recycling.Instead of c

27、utting down trees,recycle existing paper to feed the paper-making process.Paper is mainly made from cellulose(纤维素)，which can be used repeatedly in papermaking.Unfortunately,it also means that paper waste takes a surprisingly long time to break down in landfills.So far,trees are the only source(来源)of

28、 cellulose that can fill the great demand for paper products.Therefore,recycling paper is simply one of the best ways to save trees.Thanks to advances in processing,recycled paper need not be the dark-color1 edstuff many of us are familiar with.It now can offer the same print performance as non-recy

29、cled paper.Effective recycling requires a continuous effort from everyone at all levels of society.The way to begin is with education and understanding.Once enough people realize the need for recycling,more effective recycling systems can be developed.The need is real.The massive loss of trees affec

30、ts everybody on earth.Everyone should do their part to recycle paper and encourage government and industry to do the same.The world will be a better place for it!12.What can we infer from the text?A.The use of recycled paper will double in 40 years.B.Recycling paper helps relieve global climate chan

31、ge.C.Wastepaper can easily break down in landfills.D.There are not enough landfills for wastepaper.13.What makes recycled paper more acceptable?A.The great demand of trees.B.The low processing cost.C.Its dark-color1 ed feature.D.Its improved print performance.14.What does the author propose?A.Punish

32、ing the act of cutting trees.B.Recycling paper.C.Improving recycling system.D.Promoting paper industry.15.How is the text mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes and effects.B.By offering research plans and data.C.By discussing problems and solutions.D.By comparing strengths and weaknesses.第二节（共 5 小题

33、；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 Living in a culture that is different from your own can be both an exciting and challenging experience._16_.The following are five major cultural differences betweenChinaand theUSto help promote mutual understanding.Privacy Chinese people do

34、 not have the same concept of privacy as Americans do.They talk about topics such as ages,income or marital status,which Americans think is annoying and intrusive(侵扰的).Family InChina,elders are traditionally treated with great respect while the young are cherished and nurtured.InAmerica,the goal of

35、the family is to encourage independence,particularly that of the children._17_.Friends Chinese people have different meanings to define friends._18_.Friendship means lifelong friends who feel it deeply obligated to give each other whatever help might seem required.Americans always call people they m

36、eet friends,so the definition of friends is general and different.There are work friends,playing friends,school friends and drinking friends.Money As is known to all,the Chinese like to save.Chinese are always conservative when they are planning to spend money._19_,where far fewer families are savin

37、g money for emergencies and education than their Chinese counterparts.Team VS Individual BasicallyChinavalues the community and theUSvalues the individual._20_,its because you were great.While inChina,if you achieve something its because the team,or family,or company is great.Everything you do gets

38、attributed to the greater whole,while in America individual merits(功绩)are celebrated.A.Youre welcome Io leave your comments B.It is different in theUSA C.Just hanging out together time to time is not friendship D.If we can accept the differences,we will make the result perfect E.If you achieve somet

39、hing in theUSA F.Unlike the Chinese,older Americans seldom live with their children G.You have to learn different cultural practices and try to adapt to them 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 I was working on a novel based on the lives of c

40、himpanzees(黑猩猩).To_21_them,I read every book written by Dr.Jane Goodall.One day,while visiting the website about chimpanzees,I_22_the chance to complete a six month internship(实习)with the Jane Goodall Institute(JGI)in Tanzania._23_having a full time job,I knew I had to go.I was offered an unpaid int

41、ernship after_24_.But then my logical mind jumped in,“You cant_25_.What are you going to do with your house and your life?”The_26_were continuous,so I hesitated.I wanted answers to my questions about why this trip_27_so much to me,why I had so much_28_and what would happen if I let go of my_29_versi

42、on of life.I did have answers in my heart that helped me walk through my fear and take on a new_30_.So after several weeks struggle,I_31_made my decision.I drove to my company headquarters and_32_.Soon I boarded a plane toTanzania.On the trip,my heart pounded with_33_ unsure of what Id find at my_34

43、_.During my six-month internship,I slowly_35_my soul.I met wonderful friends and completed several community projects for JGI.I also visited Gombe which is home to chimpanzees and the_36_staff there who offered to take us for chimpanzee tracking.So much happened during my stay and all of it_37_the m

44、ost wonderful unfolding of life lessons.Ill always carry the lessons and the light of those_38_in my heart.I experienced immeasurable_39_in learning how to listen to the desires of my soul and how to defeat fear,and being_40_to something new.21.A.understand B.accept C.comfort D.accompany 22.A.gave u

45、p B.came across C.put forward D.broke down 23.A.By comparison with B.Instead of C.In addition to D.Regardless of 24.A.struggling B.promising C.applying D.begging 25.A.leave B.escape C.refuse D.hesitate 26.A.predictions B.answers C.comments D.whispers 27.A.introduced B.lent C.meant D.explained 28.A.r

46、egret B.fear C.disappointment D.shyness 29.A.unique B.uncertain C.important D.present 30.A.scene B.debate C.adventure D.habit 31.A.eventually B.instantly C.suddenly D.randomly 32.A.apologized B.resigned C.applauded D.swore 33.A.curiosity B.relief C.shame D.nervousness 34.A.destination B.heart C.home

47、 D.situation 35.A.recognized B.evaluated C.filled D.confirmed 36.A.smart B.kind C.clumsy D.selfish 37.A.dealt with B.mixed up C.disagreed with D.contributed to 38.A.memories B.wishes C.choices D.sufferings 39.A.interest B.difficulty C.growth D.desire 40.A.equal B.open C.true D.blind 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题

48、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 SARS fighter returns to spotlight in coronavirus battle.Zhong Nanshan,_41._83-year-old doctor who became a household name 17 years ago for“daring to speak”in the fight_42._SARS,is the public face of Chinas effort_43._(control)a new strain of coro

49、navirus.Despite his_44._(advance)age,Zhong was appointed to lead the investigation into the new virus,which has frightened millions of Chinese_45._(bad)who are traveling for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.His_46._(announce)on Monday that the virus could spread between humans increased worries

50、about the outbreak,after which Beijing has warned_47._(official)of public shame if they cover up(隐瞒)any infections.That marks a departure from 2003,_48._in an atmosphere of fear and suspicion,Zhong,a respiratory diseases specialist,gave media_49._(he)candid(坦诚的),pessimistic assessment of the severit