2021年成都棠湖外国语学校高三英语二模试题及答案

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

During ancient times, children didn’t have smartphones, iPad or computers to entertain themselves. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play.

★Stone balls

During the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to protect kids from the cold. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet. In 1999, the sport was included in the 6th National Ethnic Group Traditional Sports Meeting held in Beijing.

★Flying kites

Kites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the four most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite , Weifang kite and Nantong kite, of which each has distinctive features. The kite which resembles a swallow is a well-known Beijing style.

★Hide-and-seek

Hide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. There are two ways to play: covering a child’s eyes while other kids run around to tease(戏弄) him or, more commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.

★Playing diabolos

A diabolo is always made of wood or bamboo and has empty space in the center. By juggling(边抛边接) the diabolo on the rope, the high-speed spinning diabolos will make a sound like a whistle. Playing diabolos is an interesting folk game, especially popular in North China. Playing diabolos was also included in the first group of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产). 1.Why did ancient children often play stone balls in the winter? A.To practice their feet. B.To warm themselves. C.To train their skills. D.To relax themselves. 2.Which kites are swallow-shaped?

A.Weifang kites. B.Tianjin kites.

C.Beijing kites. D.Nantong kites. 3.Why does playing diabolos make a sound? A.Because the diabolo’s center is empty.

B.Because the high-speed spinning diabolo is light. C.Because the diabolo is equipped with a whistle. D.Because ropes’ surface moves against the diabolo’s.

B

The climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.

Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake (手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.

With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.

“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz- Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”

Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.

“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.

4. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Fallen. B. Gathered. C. Approached. D. Benefited.

5. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about? A. Fertilizer is used in food production. B. Population will rise to over 9 billion. C. Global temperatures are rising too fast. D. Agricultural research needs many years. 6. What can we learn about Weston Anderson? A. He puts forward a different solution. B. He proposes carrying on with the research. C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions. D. He supports improving agricultural productivity. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The Impact of Growth in Farm Productivity B. Productivity in Agriculture is Growing C. Causes and Effects of Global Heating

D. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm Productivity

C

About a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America. Suspicions havebeen that birds may regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways. Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the real thing.

Researchers would like to reduce collisions, which requires a solid understanding about what makes a bird more or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.

“There was ly little known at a broad scale. Previous studies were at one small study site.'' Jared Elmore, a graduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity. So he and his colleagues used a previously created data set of building collisions for birds at 40 sites throughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.

The first finding was obvious: bigger buildings with more glass kill more birds. But the details were more remarkable. \"We found that life history predicted collisions. Migrants(候鸟), insect-eaters and woodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”

Most migratory species travel at night, when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(使迷失方向)them. And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)is

attracted to the lights. He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in the windows. The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.

By understanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings, researchers can perhaps determine the best way to adapt buildings, or their lighting, to help prevent such accidents. And by knowing risks, along with migration timing and behavior, building managers can better predict when birds are at their greatest danger - and improve lighting strategics accordingly.

Elmore's next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations. \" I think that would maybe go a long way in terms of providing information to people, to the public, to building managers, on when they can get the most benefit in terms of lights-out policies.\"

8. What is the possible reason for birds' crashing into buildings? A. They didn't see the buildings. B. They took reflections for reality. C. They assumed the windows to be open. D. They considered buildings as safe routes.

9. What is Jared Elmore's study different from the previous ones? A. It created a new data set. B. It went beyond national borders. C. It covered a wider range of sites. D. I’ll studied some specific bird species.

10. What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmore's study? A. Migratory species travel at night. B. Birds tend to be misled by glasses. C. Bigger buildings cause more collisions. D. Birds living habits give rise to collisions.

11. Which of the following can help reduce bird collision? A. Adjust the lightening system. B. Attach radars to each building. C. Adopt strict lights-out policies. D. Ban using glasses on buildings.

D

In ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feathers as a fan during the summer time. This was the earliest form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun period thousands of years ago. Since then,Chinese-made fans have become a vital part of Chinese art and culture. At the beginning, the fan functioned as a tool to generate a current of air in the hot weather. Now electric fans such as ceiling fans and other technological breakthroughs have taken the place.

Long ago, fans caught the attention of ancient Chinese artists by chance. Thereafter, a unique fan art gradually took shape in the history of Chinese culture. Fan art usually includes Chinese calligraphy, paintings, or poems on the sectors（扇区）. Special skills are needed to write or paint on them.

Due to its history and partly because of its unique shape, Chinese would soon develop the tradition of using fans as ornaments（装饰品）. Fans are made in different sizes and different color1 s to meet the needs of each request. Other Chinese ornaments, such as the Chinese knot, the green jade, and the Spring Festival picture, are often combined in each design.

The value of fans depends mainly on the materials used and the level of craftsmanship that is involved during the process. Feather, paper, jade, bamboo and silk have all been used as ideal materials to make fans. Ancient Chinese even made iron fans to serve as deadly weapons（武器）in Chinese martial arts. Fans made by famous craftsmen are often characterized by pretty designs and detailed workmanship, and thus become favorites of collectors. Fans with masterpiece fine art like calligraphy or paintings are even more valuable. 12.What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A. The origin of fans. B. The materials of fans. C. The popularity of fans. D. The production of fans. 13. Why do Chinese use fans as ornaments? A. They are made of valuable materials. B. They reflect the beauty of Chinese culture. C. They convey literature works on the sectors. D. They are often combined with other ornaments.

14. Which of the following makes a fan favored by most collectors? A. Its advanced function. B. Its complex character. C. Its artistic handicraft. D. Its various applications. 15. What can we infer about the fan from the text? A. Chinese send fans to their friends as gifts.

B. Chinese ornaments can meet different requests. C. Traditional fans have lost their functional value. D. The fan plays different roles with the change of time. 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

The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying “Plants start to revive and prosperat Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming,” which means clean and bright.___16___. Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season. Traditional customs

Tomb sweeping.___17___on this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors' blessing for the rest of the year.

Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons fora spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.___18___ Traditional food

Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.___19___It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice. stuffed with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable, In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes.___20___Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health. A.With each different look comes a good blessing.

B.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.

C.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing. D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food. E.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.

F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors. G.It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River. 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 完形填空(共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分)

During my lifetime, I’ve learnt something important: it’s good to learn new skills outside of your comfort zone. About seven years ago, I started learning how to paintas a___21___. I was pretty terrible. Everything looked___22___, and my color1 s were totally off. My friends and colleagues suggested that I stop___23___my time on something I wasn’t good at. “___24___on your day job,” they said. I kept at it — practicing, taking classes, finding the right___25___who could guide me. I am now_____26_____“good”. Today, the same friends say I was born with this___27___.

The same thing___28___when I started piano and singing lessons a couple of years ago. Comments shifted from,“Stop wasting your time and focus on what you know,” to “You’ve got a musical gene (基因).”

These___29___originate from long-held beliefs that growth is usually not possible for adults. Even when there is evidence of learning,it can be_____30_____to inborntalent.

Most scientific studies on adulthood focus on cognitive decline (认知下降), rather than_____31_____, suggesting that even scientists may think that development is limited in adulthood. A few recent studies suggest that_____32_____new skills, such as photography, for even three months may strengthen the functioning of the brain in adults.

I would take these studies one step further to argue that a(n)_____33_____cause of cognitive decline is the fact that adults learn fewer new skills_____34_____to children. If we can_____35_____how to learn well as adults, then perhaps we can_____36_____cognitive decline.

Adults are often_____37_____to go outside of their comfort zones. We fear looking_____38_____for making mistakes; we fear failure could costus our jobs. Perhaps a reason why we suffer from cognitive decline is that we do not engage in learning new skills for many years.

To better communicate with my German friends, I am starting to learn German. I’m_____39_____at the “listening and babbling (咿呀学语)” phase. Sure, some may laugh at an adult babbling, but I hope one day I can_____40_____German fluently, and inspire many other adults to learn like a baby. 22. A. hobby B. dream C. job D. measure 23. A. perfect B. bright C. dull D. enjoyable 24. A. taking B. wasting C. putting D. getting 25. A. Count B. Depend C. Focus D. Congratulate

26. A. friends B. teachers C. colleagues D. partners 27. A. concluded B. realized C. considered D. described 28. A. character B. spirit C. talent D. power 29. A. happened B. found C. mentioned D. showed 30. A. suggestions B. achievements C. results D. comments 31. A. reported B. owed C. forced D. addicted 32. A. failure B. change C. adaptation D. growth 33. A. catching B. arranging C. learning D. holding 34. A. important B. strange C. insignificant D. useful 35. A. prepared B. compared C. intended D. provided 36. A. break out B. give out C. bring out D. figure out 37. A. interrupt B. prevent C. master D. influence

38. A. unreasonable B. uncertain C. unwilling D. undoubted 39. A. stupid B. upset C. crazy D. ugly

40. A. clearly B. presently C. continually D. occasionally 41. A. write B. read C. listen D. speak 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

Yuan Longping,____41.____(wide) known as “the Father of Hybrid Rice”, died of illness in Changsha at 1:07 pm on May 22____42.____the age of 91, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Yuan,____43.____(bear) in September 1930, had helped China work a great wonder—feeding nearly one-fifth of the world’s population with less than 9 percent of the world’s total land. Yuan has set multiple world records in hybrid rice yields,____44.____(make) great contributions to the food security of China and the world. On September 17, 2019, Yuan____45.____(award) the “Medal of the Republic” by President Xi Jinping.

Although he was one of China’s most famous scientists, Yuan Longping considered himself as____46.____farmer, for he worked the land to do his____47.____(agriculture) research. Indeed, his sunburnt face____48.____his slim, strong body were just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he struggled till his____49.____(die).

Yuan had two dreams: the first dream is that people can enjoy the cool from the shade of the rice_____50._____is strong and tall enough. The second dream is that the whole world can plant the rice he

developed all the people in the world are not hungry.

Let’s remember the great man.

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.假定英语老师上课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。作文有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误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（★）,并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线( \\ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线,并在横线下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改仅限一词；

只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。

On the Monday morning, I was on my way to school when suddenly I saw a boy knock down by a car. In a hurry, I ran over and found the boy was serious hurt with much blood on his face. Immediately, I called an ambulance and the boy is taken to the nearest hospital. For my relief, the boy was fine and would recover in a few day. I went away without giving my name. I was late for class, and I felt happy for all which I had done. As a proverb says, “ Help others is the source of happiness.” I think our duty to make the world a better place to live in. 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

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