2020-2021学年南京外国语学校高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年南京外国语学校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
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1.Which is a possiblesituation where a text message will be sent?
A.The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.
B.The campus will be closed during Christmas.
C.The main railway system of the city is interrupted.
D.A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.
2.Which step comes before the others when teachers register?
A.Selecting Campus Alert.
B.Entering mobile numbers.
C.Clicking "+" under "Phone".
D.Selecting "Faculty& Staff".
3.How can users stop receiving text messages?
A.By sending an email.
B.By texting STOP to 226789.
C.By managing information online.
D.By making a phone call to 226787.
B
There is no such thing as a “safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.
In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain's gray matter-regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.
“The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter,“ Topiwala said via email. "Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“ she explained. "While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0. 8%), it was a greater contribution than other "modifiable" risk factors," she said, explaining that modifiable risk factors are “ ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging.”
The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. They found that there was no "safe" level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it. They also found no
evidence that the type of drink— such as wine, spirits or beer—affected the harm done to the brain. However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge-drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.
The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that there's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.
“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health," Sadie Boniface, head of research at the UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies, said via email. "We also shouldn't forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks. ”
4. What is the function of gray matter?
A. Control the mount of alcohol
B. Process information
C. Scan the brain
D. Predict the performance on memory
5. Which is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?
A. Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.
B. With people getting older, brain volume reduces.
C. Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.
D. The less people drink alcohol, the more the volume of their gray matter.
6. Which is one of the "modifiable" risk factors?
A. Smoking
B. Aging
C. Death
D. Disease
7. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The mount of alcohol is not related to people's health.
B. People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.
C. People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.
D. Theresa great deal of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for health.
C
Hundreds of millions of people watched on television on July 20, 1969, when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. Back then, businesses sold many products connected to the event and many such products are now on sales again — in celebration of the moon landing’s 50th anniversary.
A limited number of Omega’s gold Speedmaster watches — the same kind that Buzz Aldrin wore on the moon — will be sold at $34,600. Omega Speedmaster watches have been an important part of space travel since NASA chose them for its moon landing in 1965. Other watches had failed required tests. Omega gave its gold Speedmasters to the astronauts at a dinner in 1969 before the landing. Another less costly type of silver Speedmasters will be sold at $ 9,650. It carries a picture of Aldrin stepping down from the moon lander.
Something for children-as well as adults — is the NASA Apollo 11 moon lander set. Made by Lego, it is a group of small pieces to put together to make a model of the moon lander.
Other things for sale include the anti-gravity Fisher Space Pens,developed just for the Apollo 11 mission. They work even when writing upside down. Now Fisher Space Pen Company has a limited-edition pen for sale at anout-of this-worldprice: $700, with real material from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Back in 1969, companies were quick to show their Apollo 11 connections with media and advertisements. The food company Stouffer’s made sure consumers knew it provided food for Apollo 11 astronauts once they returned to Earth. It started the ad campaign “Everybody who’s been to the moon is eating Stouffer’s”. Fifty years later, the company is celebrating with a media campaign to share some recipes from 1969.
Marketing experts David Meerman Scott says, “Since 1972,we’ve gone around and around the earth many times, and it is not interesting to people any more. I’m not sure whether they can accept such crazy prices. Now NASA has had plans to go to Mars in the 2030s and marketing efforts for a NASA Mars mission should be in development.”
8. What can we learn about the gold Speedmaster watch?
A. It will be sold at $34,600.
B. NASA bought itats9,650.
C. It has Aldrin’s picture inside.
D. It was chosen by NASA in 1969.
9. What does the underlined word “out-of-this-world” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Extremely fair.
B. Surprisingly high.
C. Really low.
D. Truly worthwhile.
10. What does David Meerman Scott mean?
A. It is a waste of money to go around and around the moon.
B. People will be interested in the products connected to Apollo.
C. Since 1972,governments have lost interest in moon explorations.
D. The event of going to Mars will be another good chance to advertise.
11. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. To show how to design the best advertisement.
B. To forecast the sales of the products in the text.
C. To introduce some of the products connected to Apollo 11.
D. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.
D
I started out in life with few advantages. I didn't graduate from high school. I worked at menial (不体面的) jobs. I had limited education, limited skills and a limited future.
And then I began asking, "Why are some people more successful than others?" This question changed my life.
Over the years, I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就). It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years, in every possible way. One quality that most philosophers, teachers and experts agree on is the importance of self-discipline (自律). As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago, "Success is tons of discipline."
Some years ago, I attended a conference in Washington. It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearby food fair. The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself, even though it was a table for four.
A few minutes later, an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays of food, obviously looking for a place to sit. With plenty of room at my table, I immediately invited the older gentleman to join me. He was hesitant (犹豫), but I insisted. Finally, thanking me as he sat down, we began to chat over lunch.
It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer. As it happened, I immediately knew who he was. He was a legend in the field of success and achievement. Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books, each of which contained 250 success principles that he had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study. I had read all four books from cover to cover, more than once.
After we had chatted for a while, I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask, "Of all the one thousand success principles that you have discovered, which do you think is the most important?”
He smiled at me, as if he had been asked this question many times, and replied, without hesitating, "The most important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago. He said, 'Do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.'"
He went on to say, "There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience, but without self-discipline, none of them work."
12. Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2 ?
A. Because he wasn't satisfied with himself.
B. Because he was a person of self-discipline.
C. Because he dislike those successful people.
D. Because he wanted to share his idea on success.
13. What made the writer invite the older gentleman to join him ?
A. His great kindness.
B. The gentleman's fame.
C. His eagerness for success.
D. The gentleman's habit.
14. What are the four large books about ?
A. Personal changes
B. The secret of success
C. Sayings of wisdom
D. The gentleman's manners.
15. What's the best title for the text ?
A. The Magic of Reading
B. An Unexpected Conversation
C. A Question that Changed MyLife
D. The Power of Self-discipline
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
As we all know, in daily life, many people want to get in shape. If you happen to be one of them, where will you get started?
Diet comes first.___16___Health experts have long noted the importance of physical activities.
___17___Physical activity burns calories—the more calories you consume, the easier it is to control or lose your weight. Besides, it helps to reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, stroke and even some kinds of cancer.
Physical activity is also known to increase the release of endorphins, which help people to reduce pain and feel more happy and peaceful as well.___18___Some experts believe it's the act of exercising itself. Others say it's the feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work together when it comes to improving one's emotional health.
So exactly how much exercise do you need to do to gain all of these great health effects? Different people, different ideas. Experts say it is easier than you think—one activity is better than none.___19___
To get the most from your exercise plan, you are advised to choose physical activities that you find fun.___20___What you really like, sometimes, outweighs what is popular among the public.
A. It helps to guarantee that you can stay with the program.
B. Keeping a balanced diet contributes a lot to your health.
C. You can release some bad emotions by physical activities.
D. Exercise is a good way for you to maintain physical health.
E. So, if you are not doing anything, now is the time to get started.
F. There is some debate about exactly what causes the release of them.
G. However, diet alone won't do much good without an exercise plan.
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Jiang Taigong is a popular name for Jiang Ziya, statesman and strategist(战略家). As an outstanding___21___of King Wen of the Zhou State in___22___China, at the age of 80, he helped the young King Wu___23___the Shang dynasty(商朝) and establish the Zhou dynasty.
Jiang Ziya lived near the Weishui River about 3000 years ago. The area was the feudal estate(领地) of Count(候) Ji Chang. Jiang knew Ji was very___24___so he hoped to get Ji's attention.
He often went fishing___25___the Weishui River, but he would fish in an unusual way. He___26___a straight fishhook, without bait, three feet above the water. He often said to himself, “Fish, if you don't want to live any more, come and___27___the hook yourself.”
Soon his___28___way of fishing was reported to Ji Chang. Ji sent a soldier to fetch him. Jiang saw the soldier coming, but___29___him. Jiang just went on with his fishing, and was saying to himself, “Fishing, fishing, no fish has been hooked. A shrimp(虾) is up to mischief(胡闹，捣鬼).” The soldier reported this back to Ji Chang, who became more___30___Jiang.
Ji sent an official to___31___Jiang this time. But Jiang again ignored the invitation. He just carried___32___fishing, and was saying, “Fishing ,fishing , the big fish has not been hooked. A small one is up to mischief.”
Then Ji realized Jiang may be a___33___talent(人才) so he went to invite Jiang___34___and brought many generous gifts with him. Jiang saw his___35___desire so decided to work for him.
Jiang___36___Ji Chang and his son to tum over the Shang dynasty and establish the Zhou dynasty. Then Jiang was given the___37___of “Taigong” so people called him Jiang Taigong.
Later on, “There are always fish willing to be caught by angler(垂钓者) Jiang Taigong”, an idiom, appeared. Today, people use this old idiom to describe someone who is___38___to fall into a trap or does something regardless of the result. For example, if someone sells something___39___a price 10 times its real value, the
buyer insisting on buying it, without caring whether it is really___40___, and if it can bring him some interests(利益，好处), his situation could be described with this idiom.
21. A. guard B. follower C. adviser D. cook
22. A. ancient B. modern C. poor D. developing
23. A. stand by B. found C. stop D. overthrow
24. A. kind B. ambitious C. proud D. hard-working
25. A. in B. by C. over D. across
26. A. hung B. put C. made D. held
27. A. touch B. kiss C. push D. swallow
28. A. common B. strange C. obvious D. practical
29. A. greeted B. admired C. ignored D. encouraged
30. A. tired of B. interested in C. frightened at D. satisfied with
31. A. invite B. drag C. observe D. attract
32. A. on B. over C. with D. out
33. A. funny B. strong C. great D. beautiful
34. A. herself B. itself C. themselves D. himself
35. A. false B. sincere C. fast D. timely
36. A. helped B. led C. desired D. advised
37. A. name B. power C. title D. wealth
38. A. sure B. surprised C. willing D. afraid
39. A. for B. at C. to D. by
40. A. suitable B. terrible C. probable D. valuable
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
It has been widely accepted that dinosaurs died out because of___41.___unexpected incident. But wildlife today disappears or is in danger just because humans do harm___42.___it. For example, tigers are hunted for fur to make carpets; grassland___43.___(destroy) without mercy (怜悯) so that a lot of animals can only live in secure reserves.
Last year, scientists saw some monkeys making use of a certain kind of insects to protect themselves____44.____fierce mosquitoes. After a careful study, scientists found that the insects contain
a___45.___(power) drug. Then local farmers were employed___46.___(catch) the insects to make medicine. The result was that the insects disappeared from the whole area. When the farmers were told that it was a loss to humans they burst out___47.___(laugh) and responded, “The real loss is___48.___(we) decreasing income.”
We should appreciate the natural balance and pay more attention to the___49.___(important) of wildlife protection. Not until we succeed in____50.____(live) in harmony with wildlife, can we smile in relief.
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；
2）只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

A cosmetic company's quirky(古怪的) video advert has backfired with customer saying they will refuse to buy its products.
Purcotton, the Chinese company owned by Winner Medical Co., released the video on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. The video starts with a woman walking along and being followed by a man who face is covered. Looking concerned, the woman produces a Purcotton wet wipe and removes his makeup. When the man taps her shoulder, she turns out and a man's face is shown.
"What’s up, brother?” asks the woman, in a manly voice. Vomiting sounds and visual effects have been added.
More than 3,000 commented, mainly offended by how acceptable the video is, stated it’s appalling that they should normalize stalking(骚扰). A female Weibo user said it was really not funny that a woman’s looks were being made fun.
China Women’s News condemned Purcotton and comment that the video was full of bias, gender stereotypes and ignorance.
Purcotton has withdrawn the video and apologized for the discomfort caused to women, saying future advertising content will be strict examined.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你喜爱的Global Mirror周报创刊五周年之际征集读者意见。

请你依据以下内容给主
编写封信，内容包括：
1.说明你是该报的忠实读者；
2.说明该报的优点；
3.提出建议并祝福。

注意：1.词数80左右，开头语已为你写好；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Editor-in-chief,
Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of Global Mirror!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
12. A 13. A 14. B 15. D
16. G 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. A
21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
A 33. C 34. D 35.
B 36. A 37.
C 38. C 39. B 40. D
41. an 42. to
43. is destroyed
44. from 45. powerful
46. to catch
47. laughing
48. our 49. importance
50. living
51.(1). customer→customers
(2). the→a
(3). who→whose
(4). his→her
(5). 删除out
(6). acceptable→unacceptable
(7). stated改为stating
(8). fun后加of
(9). comment→commented
(10). strict→strictly
52.略。