2021年威海九中高三英语第二次联考试题及答案

2021年威海九中高三英语第二次联考试题及答案
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
If you are sending a text message watching TV or listening to the radio, you may stop and give this your full attention. Multitasking shrinks (使.....萎缩)the brain? research suggests.
A study found that men and womenwho frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain. University of Sussex researchers said, " Using mobile phones, laptops and other media devicessimultaneouslycould be changing the structure of our brains."
Worryingly, the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion. The finding follows research which has linked multitasking with a shortened attention span, depression , anxiety and lower grades at school.
The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology. This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking e-mail, or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the Internet. The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingu-late cortex (ACC)(前扣带皮层).Scientists have proved that brain structure can be changed on exposure to fresh environments and experience.
Other studies have shown that training—such as learning to play magic tricks or taxi drivers' learning the map of London―can increase grey matter densities (密度)in certain parts.
Experts have also warned of the harmful impact technology can have on our memory and attention span. The University of California team conducted a survey of more than 18,000 people aged between 18 and 99，and found 20%had problems with memory. Researchers were shocked greatly by the 14 % of 18 to 39-year-old people who also worried about their memories.
Multitasking may shorten attention span, making it harder to focus and form memories, the researchers said, adding that youngsters may be particularly affected by stress.
1. The underlined word " simultaneously" in Paragraph 2 means "________，"
A. on one's own
B. at no time
C. at the same time
D. by accident
2. All of the following are possible effects of multitasking EXCEPT________ .
A. saving time
B. a shortened attention span
C. lower grades at school
D. depression and anxiety
3. Which ofthe following can be the best title of this passage?
A. Media multitasking is becoming more popular
B. Multitasking shrinks the brain
C. Multitasking may shorten attention span
D. People are worried about their memories.
B
As I was walking home，a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice，walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him，and said “Hello”．I could tell he wasstartled，and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him，he said “Thank you.” in a strange way，like witha strong accent.
We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class，and I didn’t even know it!
His name was Ahmad，and his family had just moved here this school year.He invited me into his house，and his family treated me like a special guest，which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality (好客) is very basic to his culture，and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food，and offered me some tea.Ahmad’s father and two sisters wanted to hearall about me and my family，and my schooling.
Ahmad’s whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out，and it wasn’t safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe，and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.They seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.
And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued，I now realize that the world is so much bigger than I thought！I also realize that your friends don’t have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.
4. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Excited.
B. Moved.
C. Surprised.
D. Interested.
5. Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmad’s family?
A. They liked strangers who came to their home for help.
B. They wanted to know more information about the writer.
C. Strangers were always treated very kindly in their culture.
D. The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.
6. Where does the writer probably come from?
A. Canada.
B. America.
C. China.
D. Australia.
7. What can we learn from the passage?
A. People from different countries can be good friends.
B. Friends need different cultures and different accents.
C. Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.
D. You can’t make friends with people from other countries.
C
The prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.
Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.
What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”
But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk
to your doctor.
8. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?
A. The climate change.
B. Better detection.
C. More exposure to the sun.
D. The increase ofskin cancer.
9.What’s a mistake according to experts?
A. Applying sunscreen in summer.
B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.
C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.
D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.
10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Prevention is better than cure.
B. Health is better than wealth.
C. A disease known is half cured.
D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.
11. What is the best title of the text?
A. Detect Melanoma.
B. Beware Winter Rays.
C. Monitor Your Moles.
D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.
D
Fairy tales perform many functions. They entertain, encourage imagination and teach problem—solving skills. They can also provide moral lessons, highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexist in harmony. Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot, but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI (artificial intelligence) can take to its cold, mechanical heart.
The collected stories of different cultures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables, novels and other literature. We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest names in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. This system is called “Quixote” (堂吉诃德). It collects story plotsfrom the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.
The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who needs to get it as soon as possible. The robot has three options. It can wait in line; it can interact with the
store keeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape. Without any further directives(指令), the robot will come to the conclusion that the most efficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it. But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it. In this way, the robotwill learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.
Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very limited function. It’s a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots. We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society, and in doing so, it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior. Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may be the most efficient means.
12. What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?
A. They entertain robots.
B. They highlight dangers.
C. They make robots more intelligent.
D. They enable robots to behave morally.
13. What is “Quixote” in the text?
A. A punishment system
B. A character in literature
C. A big name in technology
D. A software educating robots.
14. What does the designer expect robot to do in the experiment?
A. To take advantage of its privilege.
B. To finish the task most efficiently.
C. To perform in a good mannered way.
D. To be rewarded by the storekeeper1
15. Which of the follow can bestexpress the author’s opinion?
A. Robots will definitely have more functions.
B. Robots with human’s emotions are perfect.
C. Training robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.
D. The development of robots is still in a baby step.
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
In today's increasingly competitive society, people are loaded with a growing amount of stress. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave.___16___It's worth taking the time to learn different strategies for managing your stress.
●Identify the cause. If you are having problems with tense muscles, overtiredness headaches, it is quite possibly stress-related. Is it your job, relationship or something else? Problems can be divided into three categories: those with a practical solution, those will get better with time and those outside your control.___17___
●Move your body. Exercise won't cure your stress, but it can help to clean your head. Try something new: yoga may be calming, but there's nothing more thrilling than hitting a punchbag. Don't worsen the stress by drinking and smoking.___18___They will only make you feel physically and mentally worse.
___19___If you are the kind of person who is open to advice complain to a friend about your stress. Friends can work as a support group, and they may provide you with solutions. Sometimes, you can't see the easy way out of situation when you are standing right in the middle of it.
●Make a list. Having too much to do may cause you to rush around because, if you are moving faster, it feels as if you are getting more done.___20___Make a to-do list. Do the big, important things last, after you have achieved several of the small things.That way, you will approach the big things already feeling good.
A. Talk it through.
B. Be a good listener.
C. These aren't solutions.
D. It pays to try new things.
E. But this is a false impression.
F. It can also impact how your body functions.
G. Focus on the first kind and ignore the others.
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My grandmother stayed in the nursing home for five years.___21___all of the elders that I got to spend time with there, I couldn't___22___what it was been like for them without any visitors at all. I felt it was so___23___, of course.
That day, Isaw an old___24___alone on a bench, in the front entrance hall of the nursing home. Earlier he had been trying to___25___Jean with one leg, from his wheelchair. Jean is a woman who had cerebral palsy (中风)
and couldn't___26___alone in her wheelchair.
I asked if they would mind my pushing Jean the rest of the___27___. Jean said, “Yes, please!" The old man smiled and said, “Thank you.” Then I praised him for his___28___and pushed Jean back to her___29___down the hall.
Now, this same man was____30____on the bench and as I got closer, he____31____me and smiled. I realized he had only one leg which was dry and a little dirty. Maybe because of the____32____, he was scratching (挠) the leg____33____. I had a cream (药膏) in my bag that seemed to do good to his____34____skin. So I handed the cream to him.
He couldn't speak English but spoke to me in his____35____language and tears started to come down his face. I____36____histears with a towel, He kept____37____and looking at me____38____I understood. I didn't really understand, but I listened and nodded.
We didn't____39____each other and aren't blood-related but, at that moment, we shared a____40____that went beyond blood, heart to heart. When I see him again, he may not remember me but I will remember him.
21. A. Dealing with B. Thinking about C. Turning to D. Searching for
22. A. imagine B. appreciate C. remember D. determine
23. A. useless B. secure C. sad D. reliable
24. A. nurse B. doctor C. man D. partner
25. A. harm B. calm C. entertain D. push
26. A. settle B. move C. escape D. explore
27. A. block B. yard C. street D. way
28. A. tip B. kindness C. invitation D. identity
29. A. room B. station C. office D. nation
30. A. alone B. frightened C. active D. dusty
31. A. changed B. disliked C. rescued D. recognized
32. A. dirt B. steam C. loss D. type
33. A. happily B. responsibly C. continuously D. universally
34. A. face B. hand C. leg D. head
35. A. poor B. native C. foolish D. selfish
36. A. mixed B. stopped C. hid D. wiped
37. A. debating B. talking C. bargaining D. laughing
38. A. even though B. in case C. as if D. ever since
39. A. know B. affect C. beat D. admit
40. A. medal B. disadvantage C. suffering D. connection
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 early 1976, Mau Piailug, a fisherman, led an expedition___41.___he sailed a traditional Polynesian boat across 2,500 miles of ocean fromHawaiitoTahiti. The Polynesian Voyaging Society had organized___42.___expedition. Its purpose was___43.___(find) out if sailors in the distant past could have found their way from one island to the other without navigational (航行的)___44.___(instrument), or whether the islands had been populated (使聚居)___45.___accident. At the time, Mau was the only man alive who knew how to navigate just by___46.___(observe) the stars, the wind and the sea. He understood how the wind and the sea behave around islands, so he was___47.___(confidence) he could find his way. The voyage took him and his crew a month to complete and he did it without a compass (指南针)or charts.
The voyage proved thatHawaii's first inhabitants came in small boats and navigated by reading the sea and the stars. Mau___48.___(he) became a keen teacher, passing on his___49.___(tradition) secrets to people of other cultures so that his knowledge would not___50.___(lose). He explained the positions of the stars to his students, but he allowed them to write things down because he knew they would never be able to remember everything as he had done.
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…词；
2．只允许修改1 0处，多者（从第1 1处起）不计分。

When I was four and was attended one of the private schools, I could hardly speak English, that used to sound funny. Thanks to my journey toSouth AfricaI can now speak English as if it's our mother tongue. My parents always insisted that I learned to speak English. It's one of the most widely spoken language in the world. So I have spared no efforts to practising until finally I can communicate clear in English. Although I am back inNigerianow,
but I seldom speak my mother tongue. I feel confident to face the world than before and I am no longer shy of speaking at public.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，在美国孔子学院的笔友Jack对汉字毛笔书法非常感兴趣，写信向你咨询学习毛笔书法的建议。

请你用英语回信，内容包括：
1.学习毛笔书法的必备工具；
2.你认为学好毛笔书法的有效方式；
3.学好毛笔书法的好处。

注意：1.字数100字左右(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数)；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.参考词汇：
书法：calligraphy；毛笔：writing brush；砚台：ink stone
Dear Jack,
I’m glad to know you’re interested in Chinese Calligraphy.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
C D C B
[语篇解读]
8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C
16. F 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. E
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33. C 34. C 35.
B 36. D 37. B 38.
C 39. A 40. D
41. where
42. the 43. to find
44. instruments
45. by 46. observing
47. confident
48. himself
49. traditional
50. be lost
51.(1). attended→attending
(2). that→which
(3). our→my
(4). learned→learn
(5). language→languages
(6). practising→practise
(7). clear→clearly
(8).去掉but
(9).在confident前面加more
(10). at→in
52.略。