2020-2021学年林州市第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年林州市第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案
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
The Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.
And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.
This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.
But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.
The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.
Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.
1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?
A. The popularity of mobile phones.
B. The great influence of the Internet.
C. The importance of the Internet.
D. The function of the global network.
2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.
A. have stopped their traditional business
B. have started their dislike of the Internet
C. have established their own website
D. have opened their online stores
3. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A New Way of Shopping.
B. The Internet Revolution.
C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?
D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?
B
A Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.
Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”
In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these health care workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.
Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.
4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?
A. Study at home by himself.
B. Spend the more free time playing.
C. Donate some money to health care workers.
D. Do something helpful for health care workers.
5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?
A. The urgency of meals.
B. The severity of the virus.
C. The number of doctors.
D. The position of hospitals.
6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Turning a blind eye to.
B. Keeping an eye on.
C Causing lots of damage to.
D. Answering completely for.
7. Where can you probably read this text?
A. Science fiction.
B. Fashion magazine.
C. Life magazine.
D. Entertainment newspaper.
C
Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making them believable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
8. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A To show Verne’s discovery.
B. To offer the background information of Verne.
C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.
D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.
9. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:
A. Writing novels, poems and plays.
B. Studying law.
C. Graduating from university.
D. Wring adventure stories.
10. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?
A. They covered happy elements.
B. They were unbelievable stories.
C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.
D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.
11. Which of the following best describes Verne?
A. Talented and productive.
B. Popular and caring.
C. Optimistic and generous.
D. Friendly and honest.
D
Light pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.
Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects' lives, the researchers said. "We strongly believe artificial light at night — in combination with habitat loss, chemical pollution.invasive (入侵的) species, and climate change — is driving insect declines, " the scientists concluded after assessing more than 150 studies.
Insect population collapses have been reported around the world, and the first global scientific review published in February,said widespread declines threatened to cause a "catastrophic collapse of nature's ecosystems".
There are thought to be millions of insect species, most still unknown to science, and about half are active at night. Those active in the day may also be disturbed by light at night when they are at rest.
The most familiar impact of light pollution is moths (飞蛾) flapping around a bulb, mistaking it for the moon. Some insects use the polarisation of light to find the water they need to breed, as light waves line up after reflecting from a smooth surface. But artificial light can scupper (使泡汤) this. Insects areimportant prey (猎物) for many species, but light pollution can tip the balance in favour of the predator if it traps insects around lights. Such increases in predation risk were likely to cause the rapid extinction of affected species, the researchers said.
The researchers said most human-caused threats to insects have analogues in nature, such as climate change and invasive species. But light pollution is particularly hard for insects to deal with.
However, unlike other drivers of decline, light pollution is ly easy to prevent. Simply turning off lights that are not needed is the most obvious action, he said, while making lights motion-activated also cuts light pollution. Shading lights so only the area needed is lit up is important. It is the same with avoiding blue-white lights, which interfere with daily rhythms. LED lights also offer hope as they can be easily tuned to avoid harmful colours and flicker rates.
12. What is discussed in the passage?
A. Causes of declining insect populations.
B. Consequences of insect population collapses.
C. Light pollution: the key bringer of insect declines.
D. Insect declines: the driver of the collapsed ecosystem.
13. What is the 5th paragraph mainly about?
A. How light travels in space.
B. How light helps insects find food.
C. How the food chain is interrelated.
D. How light pollution affects insects.
14. What does the underlined word"analogues"in Paragraph 6probably mean?
A. Selective things.
B. Similar things.
C. Variations.
D. Limitations.
15. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To offer solutions.
B. To give examples.
C. To make comparisons.
D. To present arguments.
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Whether you’re attending a dinner party or spending a few nights with afamily member or friend, knowing and following proper manners for guests is necessary.
____16____. If you receive the invitation in writing, follow up with a reply in writing. A verbal invitation can be answered either with a note or phone call. Get in touch with the host as soon as possible.
It’s always a good idea to arrive within 10 to 15 minutes of the appointed time on the invitation. If you get there too early, you might be in the way during party preparations. Conversely, if you get there an hour late, you might miss something important.____17____, such as a concert, wedding, funeral or graduation.
Respect your host’s personal space. This means you should never break into a room with a closed door or interrupt a conversation. Don’t expect your host to want to spend the entire day with you.____18____. And that includes your generous host.
All parties, personal visits, and overnight stays should end while you’re still having a nice time. Therefore, you should know to leave. Besides, you should always send a thank-you note after a party, long visit, or overnight stay. Do this as soon as you get home. Thank the host, make a positive comment about some aspect of the visit, and end with a note about looking forward to seeing him or her again.____19____.
Being a guest with good manners means much more than just showing up and being the life of the party.____20____, so you need to show your appreciation by being kind and polite.
A. Everyone needs a little time alone
B. The host tries to invite and entertainyou
C. You should always respond to an invitation
D. Awkward situations happen from time to time
E. You might even offer an invitation to your home
F. Always be thoughtful and keep your host in mind
G. There are times when it’s necessary to be on time
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We tried to stop Anna from jumping, but she made no response. Obviously, she ignored our warnings, which led to a____21____that would change her life forever. She____22____off a rock into a river none of us was sure was____23____enough. When she hit the bottom, she broke her back.
I____24____Anna at the hospital every day for the next few weeks. I saw her____25____vary between anger and quite depression. Her whole life seemed____26____. She was too confused and demoralized (意志消沉) to think reasonably about her____27____.
Within about a month,____28____, I began to see a change in Anna. She had moved to Henner House to participate in a comprehensive____29____, designed to meet all the needs of_____30_____like Anna. The program rehabilitates(使康复) accident victims so that they can_____31_____fulfilling lives. Anna gained_____32_____once she saw she could learn to do such everyday tasks cooking, cleaning, and bathing. After learning how to get around indoors, she_____33_____tried travelling around the city in her wheelchair. The more she did, the_____34_____she felt. The staff also helped Anna plan for her future. They urged her to think about her goals and how she might_____35_____them. At times, it was_____36_____for her to keep going with the program, but she didn't quit.
Now ten months later, Anna is about to live a somewhat_____37_____life. Her disability is not a_____38_____: she is able to do many of the ordinary things she used to do — work, drive, and live in an apartment with a friend. Yes, her life had_____39_____forever. But Anna is once again glad to be_____40_____.
21. A. failure B. disease C. concern D. tragedy
22. A. slid B. dived C. fell D. flew
23. A. deep B. shallow C. particular D. dangerous
24. A. treated B. observed C. called D. visited
25. A. thought B. idea C. emotion D. spirit
26. A. in disorder B. in advance C. in shape D. in question
27. A. jump B. injury C. future D. pain
28. A. thus B. otherwise C. besides D. however
29. A. item B. event C. program D. activity
30. A. guests B. patients C. roommates D. visitors
31. A. return to B. lead to C. turn to D. get to
32. A. fame B. fortune C. victory D. hope
33. A. indeed B. already C. even D. still
34. A. better B. worse C. sadder D. prouder
35. A. schedule B. recognize C. stress D. meet
36. A. boring B. challenging C. serious D. rough
37. A. convenient B. tough C. normal D. peaceful
38. A. drag B. shame C. puzzle D. process
39. A. failed B. changed C. recovered D. improved
40. A. safe B. alive C. graceful D. grateful
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
A cat___41.___(name) Narnia has a unique color1 that has made the Internet take notice of his handsome good looks. The cat is “two faced”, with one side of his body gray and the other side black, separated evenly (平均地) on either side of his head. Thanks___42.___his popular Instagram (图片分享社交应用) account (帐户) run by his___43.___(own)Thomas James, the world has been able___44.___(follow) along with Narnia’s life.
Despite___45.___(be) the center of attention for years, Narnia’s attention turned to two little cats he fathered in the spring of 2019. Though___46.___two little cats don’t share their father’s two-coloured face, each contains one of the color1 s found on Narnia’s face. “My children have each taken a part of me”, Thomas___47.___(write) as Narnia on Instagram. One cat is all gray while the other is all black. Thomas captured (拍摄) a picture of the two sitting together___48.___(happy) in the order of color1 s of Narnia’s face — on the left we see gray and on the right we see black.
___49.___Thomas runs is a small shop of British longhair and shorthair cats, so Narnia’s children have gone to live with other_____50._____(family).
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言
错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均只限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last summer vacation, as an unexpected job came up for my parents, I had to travel alone visit my grandparents. I was wondering how the trip will go. On the day of the trip, my mom prepared everything for me and gave me a hour's lesson on being careful and stay away from strangers. She asked me to phone her at every station which I went through. Throughout the journey, I read my book and did not say many to anyone asking me question. I kept calling for her at every station. Finally, I reached my destination safely and sound. I was very happy to have completed my first trip alone but enjoyed it.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假如你是李华,你校的英语俱乐部将选举新一届主席，负责规划、组织俱乐部活动，你想要参选，请你用英语写一篇竞选演讲稿。

内容包括：
1.个人优势；
2.活动设想；
3.当选愿望。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考答案
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. C 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. B
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. B
41. named
42. to 43. owner
44. to follow
45. being 46. the 47. wrote 48. happily 49. What 50. families
51.(1).在visit前加to；
(2).will→would；
(3).a→an；
(4).stay→staying；
(5).which→that；
(6).many→much；
(7).question→questions；
(8).去掉for；
(9).safely→safe；
(10).but→and
52.略。