宁夏吴忠市2021届高三下学期4月高考模拟（第二次联考）英语（含答案）

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吴忠市2021届高考模拟联考试卷

英语

注意事项：

1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

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4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第I卷

第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例:How much is the shirt?

A.￡19.15.      B.￡9.18.      C.￡9. 15.

答案是C。

1. When will Jenny go for her interview?

A. Tomorrow afternoon.      B. Tomorrow morning.      C. Next Monday.

2. What are the speakers going to do?

A. Turn on the air-conditioner.      B. Make a call.      C. Have the air-conditioner fixed.

3. Where is the hotel?

A. On the 19th avenue.

B. On the other side of the Disney store.

C. At the first crossing of the road.

4. What is the exact time of the appointment?

A. This Wednesday.      B. This Friday.      C. Next Tuesday.

5. How does the woman feel now?

A. Relieved.      B. Embarrassed.      C. Disappointed.

第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What are the speakers talking about?

A. A rainy day.      B. A 20% discount.       C. Saving money.

7. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?

A. Professor and student.      B. Husband and wife.      C. Salesman and customer.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Why does the man want to quit his job?

A. He has been offered a better job.

B. He has to take care of his daughter.

C. He plans to study abroad.

9. What does the woman mean?

A. The man will stay in the company.

B. The man has to leave the company.

C. The man needs to receive an operation.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. When did the man order the present online?

A. On July 29th.      B. On July 30th.      C. On July 22th.

11. What will the woman probably choose as a present?

A. A scarf.      B. A pearl necklace.      C. A pair of earrings.

12. What is the time now?

A. 8:15 p. M.       B. 9:15 p. m.       C. 9:00 p. m.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What is Adam's plan for the winter holiday?

A. Learning to ski in Switzerland.

B. Going to visit South France by boat.

C. Attending a winter camp in Switzerland.

14. What does Michelle like?

A. Risky sports and activities.

B. Beautiful scenery of River Seine.

C. Art and artistic works.

15. How does Michelle think of Adam's trip?

A. Exciting and stimulating.      B. Slow and boring.      C. Tiring and scaring.

16. What does Michael mean in the end?

A. They will exchange their plans.

B. They are happy with their own plans.

C. They feel a pity about their own plans.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the deadline for entering the exhibition?

A. Dec. 1st.      B. Jan. 15th.      C. Dec. 31st.

18. How many people entered last year's exhibition?

A. 1,300.      B. 1,600.      C. 1,900.

19. What's the topic of this year's exhibition?

A. Cities in the future.       B. Homes in the future.      C. AI in the future.

20. What will Professor Will Smith talk about in his lecture?

A. How to apply AI to family life.

B. How to get the parents off the hook.

C. How to make household robots.

第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Day trip-Xi'an Highlights Tour

* Date of the event: Jan. 9th. Saturday

* Assembling place: The Capital airport

* Itinerary(行程):

Early morning: We will take the flight at around 6:35 am to Xi'an.

9:00 am: This full-day guided tour of Xi'an begins with a visit to the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century, the amazing Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which boasts(拥有)the title of the World's Eighth Great Wonder.

3:00 pm: We will visit one of the oldest existing Chinese city walls. You can choose to walk part of the city wall, or you can cycle along the city wall. On the city wall, you can wander around, free your mind, and digest the details of the city, the people, and the culture.

5:00 pm: We will leave you some free time to explore the nearby famous Muslim bazaar, where many delicious local snacks, unique and interesting souvenirs may arouse your interest. Later we will enjoy the beautiful Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City. With the background of the Tang Culture, this street shows the leading role in terms of religion, literature, art, science and technology from the perspectives(视角)of architecture, sculpture and activity.

8:00 pm: After your full-day guided tour, we will go to the airport and take the return flight at 22:30 pm.

Late night: We are expected to arrive at Daxing Airport at 00:40 am, and we will arrange for a bus to take everyone to downtown Beijing.

* Trip fee:

Normal Price: 1600 RMB

Early bird price: 30 RMB discount per person (only for purchase before November 13)

You will enjoy more discounts if more people join the tour(≥3 people, 50 RMB off/person)

INCLUDE

Round trip ticket between Beijing-Xi'an

Transfers between Daxing airport-Beijing downtown

Local transportation fee

Insurance

Professional English explanation of historical attractions

EXCLUDE

Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary(行程).

－The Terracotta Army-120 RMB

－The Ancient City Wall of Xi'an-54 RMB

－Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City-Free

Personal expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.

21. What will the visitors probably do at 4: 00 pm that day?

A. Admire the Terracotta Warriors.           B. Wander on the Ancient City Wall.

C. Enjoy local snacks at Muslim bazaar.       D. Visit Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City.

22. How much will a family of three visiting all the attractions included pay at least?

A. 5232 RMB.      B. 5082 RMB.      C. 4710 RMB.      D. 4560 RMB.

23. Who are among the target group of the tour?

A. Natives of Xi'an.                B. Beijingers fond of travelling.

C. Foreigners living in Beijing.       D. Those enjoying natural scenery.

B

Ever noticed how when a big group sings "Happy Birthday," the beginning is a terrible mess, with everyone singing a slightly different pitch(音调)? But then, near the end, it all sort of comes together?

That's because we tend to adjust our own singing pitch to accommodate others. And now scientists in the U. K. have found that even trained choral singers will follow their fellow choir members. But not necessarily in the right direction.

The researchers had eight pairs of musically trained amateur singers-all women for this study-sing, a capella(无伴奏合唱), the melody of either "Silent Night" or another classic choir tune, "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded."

Individual volunteers all sang in their own studios, in four different situations: each singer was completely isolated, hearing only themselves; or singer one got to hear singer two(left ear solo); or singer two got to hear singer one(right ear solo); or finally, both singers could hear each other (stereo harmony). Then the researchers used software to collect pitch information from the recordings.

What they found was that singers stayed more on tune with the pitch written in the musical score when singing solo, versus singing with a partner. And when one partner veered(突然转向) off pitch, the other singer followed her, perhaps to compensate for the error-meaning even though they weren't singing the pitch as written, the resulting duet(二重唱)was more harmonious. The findings are in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

The results support a common practice in choirs: put weak singers next to strong ones, so they can follow their pitch. As for the rest of us amateurs, if you find yourself out at karaoke chorusing with an off-pitch friend, take this advice from study author Jiajie Dai of Queen Mary University of London:

You have to listen to yourself more than you listen to others. Trust yourself, never depend on others. This guideline appears to be the key…to staying on key.

24. What did scientists in the U. K. find in the research?

A. It is impossible for a big group to sing the same pitch.

B. Trained singers occasionally make mistakes when singing.

C. Singers often follow their partners to sing harmoniously.

D. Singers tend to correct the tune sung by their partners.

25. What does the underlined word "isolated" probably mean?

A. Separate.      B. Unmusical.      C. Ignoring others.      D. In the loudest voice.

26. According to Jiajie Dai, what should we do when singing?

A. Focus on our own voice.              B. Rely on our partners to sing in tune.

C. Never chorus with an off-pitch person.   D. Sing with strong singers to compensate for errors.

C

In 1938, Soichiro Honda started a little workshop, developing the concept of the piston ring(活塞环).

His plan was to sell the idea to Toyota. He labored night and day. Finally, came the day he completed his piston ring and was able to take a working sample to Toyota, only to be told that the rings did not meet their standards!

Rather than focus on his failure, he continued working towards his goal. Then, after two more years of struggle and redesign, he won a contract with Toyota.

By now, the Japanese government was gearing up for war! With the contract in hand, Soichiro Honda needed to build a factory to supply Toyota, but building materials were in short supply. He invented a new concrete-making process that enabled him to build the factory.

With the factory now built, he was ready for production, but the factory was bombed twice and steel became unavailable, too. He started collecting gasoline cans discarded by US fighters-"Gifts from President Truman, " he called them, which became the new raw materials for his rebuilt manufacturing process.

After the war, an extreme gasoline shortage forced people to walk or use bicycles. Honda built a tiny engine and attached it to his bicycle. His neighbors wanted one, and although he tried, materials could not be found and he was unable to supply the demand.

Soichiro Honda wrote to 18, 000 bicycle shop owners and, in an inspiring letter, asked them to help him revitalize(复兴)Japan. 5, 000 responded and advanced him what little money they could to build his tiny bicycle engines. The small engine "The Super Cub" became a reality and was a success. With success in Japan, Honda began exporting his bicycle engines to Europe and America.

In the 1970s there was another gas shortage, this time in America and automotive fashion turned to small cars. Honda was quick to pick up on the trend. Experts now in small engine design, the company started making tiny cars, and rode another wave of success.

Today, Honda Corporation employs over 100, 000 people in the USA and Japan, and is one of the world's largest automobile companies. Honda succeeded because one man made a truly committed decision, acted upon it, and made adjustments on a continuous basis. Failure was simply not considered a possibility.

28. Which is the major obstacle that Soichiro Honda often met with on his way to success?

A. A lack of financial assistance.      B. A shortage of raw materials.

C. Toyota's breaking contracts.        D. High standards of customer care.

29. What is the "Gifts from President Truman" according to Soichiro Honda?

A. US fighters.       B. Steel products.      C. Gasoline cans.      D. American companies.

30. Which of the following words best describe Soichiro Honda?

A. Stubborn and down-to-earth.       B. Optimistic and organized.

C. Ambitious and broad-minded.      D. Determined and persistent.

31. What can we learn from Soichiro Honda's story?

A. Success is 99% failure.           B. Every cloud has a silver lining.

C. Rome was not built in a day.       D. Opportunity knocks only once.

D

Working at a desk all day may not be as bad for your health as sitting in front of a television after work. That is a finding of a new study done in the United States.

Jeanette Garcia, a researcher at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, led the study.

"We've been hearing more and more about how sitting is the new smoking. Previous evidence suggests a relationship between health problems and time spent sitting. As long as you reduce any type of sitting, then that's helpful in improving health," she said.

"This study, however, suggests that this may not be the case, and that we should focus more on leisure time sitting, mainly television viewing time, rather than sitting, in general," she added.

The study followed close to 3, 600 African-American adults. Almost one-third of them watched TV for more than four hours a day. A little more than one-third of the subjects spent between two and four hours a day sitting in front of the TV. The remaining third watched TV for less than two hours a day.

Researchers followed the group for an average of 8. 4 years. During the study, 205 of the subjects died and 129 others suffered a heart attack or stroke. Compared to people who watched less than two hours of television daily, those who spent more than four hours in front of the TV were 49 percent more likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke.

The study had some limitations, however. Lin Yang is a researcher at the University of Calgary in Canada. She says it is possible that sitting in front of the TV might be worse than sitting at a desk because people snack while they are watching TV. Some people simply stay up too late and do not get enough sleep. Eating treats or lack of sleep could both cause weight gain and increase risk factors for heart disease. These factors could make people more likely to die early, she added.

Arch Mainous, a researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, said in an email that it would be a mistake for people with desk jobs to think there is no need to get moving during the work day. Take the stairs rather than the elevator, or take a walk at lunch, Mainous advised. "Leisure time physical activity is definitely beneficial, but walking on some more steps in the workday should also be encouraged."

32. What can we learn about Jeanette Garcia's study?

A. Not all forms of sitting are equally bad for health.

B. Reducing time spent sitting is an effective way to improve health.

C. 49%of those who spent more than four hours watching TV daily were unhealthy.

D. It's the first study ever indicating the relationship between health problems and sitting.

33. Which of the following may Lin Yang agree with?

A. Sitting in front of the TV is not that harmful.

B. People may as well avoid doing jobs at a desk.

C. Health risks have nothing to do with TV viewing.

D. Snacks and lack of sleep may be to blame for early death.

34. As Arch Mainous suggested, what should an office worker do?

A. Take the elevator to save time.        B. Participate in more activities.

C. Get moving during the workday.       D. Take a walk to lose weight.

35. What is this text most likely from?

A. A poster.      B. A textbook.      C. A guidebook.      D. A magazine.

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory

Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially when life gets busy. Genetics plays a role in memory loss.   36   . Here are some evidence-based ways to improve your memory naturally.

Try a fish oil supplement

Fish and fish oil supplements are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.   37   . One study of 36 older adults with mild cognitive(认知的)impairment(损伤)found that short-term and working memory scores improved significantly after they took fish oil supplements for 12 months.

Maintain a healthy weight

Maintaining a healthy body weight is essential for well-being and is one of the best ways to keep your body and mind in top condition.

Several studies have established overweight as a risk factor for cognitive decline.   38   . Maintaining a healthy weight may help you avoid a host of issues associated with overweight, including a poorer memory.

   39  

Exercising your cognitive skills by playing brain games is a fun and effective way to improve your memory.

Crosswords, word-recall games and even mobile apps dedicated to memory training are excellent ways to strengthen memory. Games that may help you strengthen your memory may even reduce the risk of dementia(痴呆).

Get your vitamin D levels tested

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays many vital roles in the body. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to a host of health issues, including a reduction in cognitive function.

Vitamin-D deficiency(缺乏)is very common, especially in colder climates and has been associated with age-related cognitive decline and dementia. If you think you might have low levels of vitamin D, ask your doctor for a blood test.

Exercise more

Exercise is important for overall physical and mental health. Research has established that it's beneficial for the brain and may help improve memory in people of all ages, from children to older adults.

There are many fun and simple ways to improve your memory.   40   .

A. Train your brain

B. Challenge your brain

C. They could be impacting your memory

D. Obesity is also associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

E. However, research has shown that diet and lifestyle have a major impact on memory too

F. Try adding a few of these tips to your daily routine to keep your memory in top condition

G. Consuming them may help improve short-term, working and episodic memory, especially in older people

第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Parker Stewart, a 16-year-old boy, is from Sayre School in the United States. He wanted his study on the   41   to have an impact on the community.

In order to "   42   the carbon footprint," Stewart planned to produce enough solar energy to   43   the school's science labs. Now his plan is to happen. The installation(安装)of 30 solar panels is   44   for late November.

As he began his research, he   45   a useful phone app. By entering an address, he could find out how much sunlight the   46   receives each day. Based on how much sunlight it receives, Stewart found his school building was the   47   location.

At the suggestion of his science teacher, Debbie Wheeler, Parker first   48   an energy audit(测算)to see how much energy a   49   lab uses per day. Then, he started his research,    50   a local installer of solar panels to do the job.

Parker lacked money for   51   the project. He convinced Sayre's headmaster to   52   him alter explaining the   53   of solar power for the school and community.

Since Sayre provided the seed money to the   54   of one panel, the project has   55   to a total of 30 panels. They will produce enough energy to   56   the four science labs on campus.

"It feels like a dream to think that an idea from my Environmental class will have this kind of   57   ," said Stewart, expressing   58   for Wheeler's help.

Wheeler said the success was   59   Parker's efforts in the project from start to finish. "I've had other students talk about environmental suggestions, but Parker had the   60   to make it happen," she said.

41. A. environment.       B. carbon      C. sunlight      D. science

42. A. prevent      B. reduce      C. improve       D. increase

43. A. equip       B. power       C. provide      D. test

44. A. intended       B. meant       C. designed       D. scheduled

45. A. uploaded       B. responded       C. discovered       D. restored

46. A. location      B. lab       C. building  D. library

47. A. correct       B. popular      C. ideal  D. ordinary

48. A. predicted       B. evaluated       C. examined  D. performed

49. A. famous       B. typical       C. useful  D. distinct

50. A. contacting       B. recommending       C. reminding  D. telling

51. A. considering       B. planning      C. launching  D. developing

52. A. fund      B. monitor       C. guide  D. encounter

53. A. cost      B. price       C. bonus  D. benefit

54. A. renting      B. purchase       C. maintenance  D. folding

55. A. grown       B. added       C. led  D, turned

56. A. control      B. handle      C. run  D. manage

57. A. lesson       B. impact       C. profit  D. subject

58. A. admiration       B. envy       C. gratitude  D. surprise

59. A. connected to       B. close to       C. helpful to  D. due to

60. A. curiosity       B. honesty       C. optimism  D. determination

第II卷

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Have you ever wondered   61   you would do to solve math problems if you didn't have a calculator or computer or even pencil and paper? People in China have used an ancient counting tool   62   (perform) mathematical operations. The Chinese calculator's name is "suanpan", but it is known   63   "abacus" in English. Invented by Liu Hong, abacus is one of the symbols of Chinese people's wisdom   64   (date) back to the 12th century.

Abacus has had a far-reaching influence on science and technology, language, literature, art, architecture and many   65   fields of China and even some areas of the world. Meanwhile, abacus has affected people's character, such as honesty and diligence. For centuries, this simple counting device   66   (pass) down through different dynasties with its original design and purpose   67   (actual) unchanged.

The calculations can be made on it immediately, with the device storing the results in "visual storage" much like a computer display. When working with a large number of   68   (number), an abacus is practically faster, since it has a   69   (good) "keyboard" than the Western calculators. Anyway, the small abacus has made an outstanding contribution in the fields of human intellectual development, just as the computer does in today's   70   (social).

第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)

第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)

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，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

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。

My grandfather was the Chinese traditional literature lover. He seemed to know everything about it. I used to be take to bookstores, what we would stay for hours. However, I fell in love with books as a little kid and found very interesting to read stories. I especial liked Sun Wukong, a romantic figure of brave and adventure. Now I realized that without my grandfather, I wouldn't have formed the habit of reading. Long after graduating from high school, but I have already decided to choose Chinese literature as my major.

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

为了丰富学生的校园艺术文化生活，你校学生会筹划下个月在学校操场举办一次校园音乐节。假如你是学生会主席，请你用英语写一份通知发布在校园网上，号召同学们积极参与。通知内容包括：

1.活动目的；

2.活动的时间和地点；

3.活动内容及参加人员。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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