2021届常州市第一中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2021届常州市第一中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案
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 history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.
In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.
Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage（拼贴画）of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.
Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.
When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.
1. Why did people dislike abstract art?
A. People found it hard to understand.
B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.
C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.
D. It wasn't based on everyday life.
2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?
A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.
B. They have many elements of abstract art.
C. They are created so real.
D. They are products of advertisers.
3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.
A. introduce a new art form to the world
B. develop modern advertising further
C. create new comic book images
D. make British culture better known
B
Back about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything, such as classes and friends. I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school, in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills.
This went on for months until my 19th birthday. My parents sent me a cake, which was a great cake. But I remember having this large cake and ly no one to share it with. I ended throwing out the cake after having one piece, with about 90 % of it leftover. That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run. I put my earphones in, went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p.m. on my birthday.
When I got back inside I was content. I was proud of what I was able to do. The next night I did the same. I wasn’t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something. This continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym, where I started swimming again as I used to in high school. A month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running.
Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn’t only do that. At the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join.
So go forward to present now. I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well. I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation.
4. What made the author decide to run at night?
A. His l9th birthday.
B. His parents’ cake.
C. His loneliness.
D. His friends.
5. Which of the following best describes the author?
A. Traditional.
B. Determined.
C. Humorous.
D. Generous.
6. What is the biggest benefit of the author’s running?
A. Regaining his confidence.
B. Losing his weight.
C. Playing with his brothers.
D. Joining other activities.
7. Why do you think the author wrote this passage?
A. To recall his life in college.
B. To show his gratitude to his parents.
C. To emphasize the importance of friendship.
D. To share his experience of dealing with hardship.
C
Whena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.
It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.
Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.
The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”
It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on “aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.
There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.
College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, She
called those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”
8. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?
A. They are easy to get.
B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.
C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.
D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.
9. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?
A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.
B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.
C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.
D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.
10. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?
A. Weak.
B. Effective.
C. Detailed.
D. Professional,
11. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?
A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.
B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.
C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.
D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.
D
A team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.
To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a
pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.
To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.
12. What is the function of paragraph 2?
A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.
B. Providing background information.
C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.
D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.
13. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?
A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.
B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.
C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.
D. To effectively identify the right direction.
14. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?
A. The new device still needs improving
B. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.
C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.
D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.
15. What is the text mainly about?
A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.
B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.
C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.
D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.
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Fast fashion is clothing's equivalent (等同物）to fast food - cheaply made, with low-cost materials, that are not built to last.___16___However, the popular styles and low prices make us want to consume more, so we fill our closets with too many of those items which may end up in the trash before long. It's clear we need to rethink how we shop and dress. So what should we do?
Spend more to buy less. Consider setting a minimum price for the clothing you buy, in order to value it more. You'll save up, think long and hard before buying, and then be more likely to wear it for longer.___17___ Shop secondhand. The resale market is developing fast and it has much to offer. The item already exists, and
you're doing good by buying it, especially if you wear it for years.___18___Secondhand stores are where you can pick up items like leather jackets, boots and cashmere sweaters.
___19___Read the care labels, hand wash when necessary, hang dry most of the time, wash less (“airing out” as needed), learn basic repairs, deal with stains as soon as they appear.
Consider the end. Donate your clothes, sell them on an online marketplace, organize a swap with friends, or turn old outfits into cleaning rags.___20___The businesses or charities receiving them are better positioned than you may be to sort, fix, and recycle as needed.
A.Take care of your clothes.
B.Like fast food, it's unhealthy all around.
C.Deal with the fast-fashion problem properly.
D.It's OK to give away less-than-perfect clothes.
E.There are many wonderful companies producing good and durable clothing.
F.You're extending the lifespan of clothing that would otherwise havebeen thrown away.
G.If you're an eager shopper, try skipping a week just to slow your consumption somewhat.
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During the month I spent studying in England last summer,one day stood out.I was only 16 and I was loose on the streets of London.The freedom was wonderful,___21___for someone who had lived in a small town all her life,the city represented a world of___22___.
This was not my first___23___to London.A year earlier,I had been there with my mother,trying to___24___all the major sightseeing attractions in merely three days.That trip was___25___but wonderful,but this time I was grateful to be able to simply enjoy the___26___and culture.
My friend and I discussed where we should go,and decided to go___27___.This led us to Covent Garden,home of the giant Doc Marten's store and trendy cafes.The market area is one of my favorite places in London.It's a great place to___28___: You can find everything from the latest fashions to souvenirs that can___29___be found in England.The street___30___,from classical musicians to magicians,were fully___31___.Many tourists gathered to___32___them.I did not linger（逗留）because I was___33___just to feel the activity in the street rather than become a___34___of it.
As the sun set,we headed to the River Thames.The river itself is___35___special to look at;the___36___often appears muddy,and no one would like to swim in it.But the view makes the visit___37___.From there,you can see
it all: the Tower of London,the Houses: of Parliament,St.Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern Museum.
As I stood on the bridge taking in my___38___,I realized what an incredibly rich history the city had.Over the next hundred years,the city may change as older buildings will probably___39___bigger structures,but certain elements will___40___.
21. A. although B. because C. unless D. while
22. A. excitement B. wealth C. development D. challenge
23. A. access B. visit C. reaction D. introduction
24. A. pass B. know C. cover D. hear
25. A. boring B. tiring C. relaxing D. important
26. A. food B. education C. atmosphere D. economy
27. A. cycling B. eating C. climbing D. shopping
28. A. rest B. explore C. exercise D. develop
29. A. even B. nearly C. almost D. only
30. A. police B. judges C. performers D. dealers
31. A. courageous B. appealing C. noisy D. proud
32. A. assist B. question C. watch D. protect
33. A. satisfied B. anxious C. unwilling D. puzzled
34. A. guest B. group C. part D. tourist
35. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything
36. A. land B. water C. lake D. sea
37. A. practical B. worthwhile C. awful D. disappointing
38. A. findings B. feelings C. surroundings D. conditions
39. A. catch up with B. make use of C. take the place of D. give way to
40. A. appear B. exist C. remain D. burst
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
In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear_____41._____spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation._____42._____, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to
write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy way to success_____43._____language learning._____44._____good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only_____45._____( memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and_____46._____meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language._____47._____we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use” is a good piece of_____48._____(advise) for those_____49._____are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and_____50._____(write) the language whenever we can.
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：在错的词下划一横线，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仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof. Everyone has funs with each other here. Every night, we will have dinner together, talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day will be swept away. At weekends, Dad will take Grandpa, that likes outdoor activities a lot, to the countryside to fish. Mom and Grandma will cook delicious food for ourselves. When the weather is fine, I will push my 95-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard. My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and responsibility. I will definite teach what I have already learned for my future children.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的美国笔友0livia负责的创造性写作俱乐部进展良好，你也有意组建一个类似的俱乐部。

请给她写一封邮件寻求帮助，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.你的问题；
3.表示感谢
注意：写作词数应为80左右。

参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
16. B 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. D
21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. B 37. B 38. C 39.
D 40. C
41. it 42. Thirdly
43. in 44. A
45. to memorize
46. their 47. If
48. advice 49. who/that
50. writing
51.(1).lived→living
(2). same前面加the
(3).funs→fun
(4).or→and
(5). that→who
(6).ourselves→us
(7).such→so
(8).been去掉
(9). definite→definitely
(10).for→to
52.略。