甘肃省天水一中2021届高三上学期第二次考试英语考试试题

1、天水市一中2018级2020-2021学年度第二次考试试第I卷（选择题共70分）第一部分阅读理解（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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该 项涂黑。ANew Years Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, therere plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smil

2、es will come easily.BLUE CONCERTBlues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn, at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will start at 9 p. m. and benefit the charity Bikers Fighting Cancer. Tickets cost S10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 224-2308 for more information.NEW YEARS LAUGHSRin

3、g in the New Year and laugh out the old one at the Upfront Theatre Comic improvisers will hit on all the highlights of the year with The Last Laugh of 2008. The 9 p. m. show will cost $15 and is open to all ages. The 11 P. m. show is to 21 and older and costs $18, which includes a champagne （香槟酒） to

4、ast. Call 733-8855 for more information.MAZEFor a fun activity earlier in the evening, walk the labyrinth （迷宫）at the Leopold Crystal Bcllroom. Wander through the maze, based on the French Chartres Cathedral, for free from 4 to 9 P. m. Call 752-0048 for more information.COUNTRY DANCINGAt the Bellingh

5、am Eagles Hall, live local music will help get the dance started at 8 p. m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for kids 12 and younger. For more information, call 676-1554. 1. Which of the following activities may be free for Tom aged 16?A. COUNTRY DANCING.B. NEW YEARS LAUGHS.C. M

6、AZE.D. BLUE CONCERT.If you want to know something about the Coyotes at 8 Barn view, youd better call .A. 676-1554 B. 733-8855C. 752-0048D. 224-2308Which of the followings will be the highlights of NEW YEAR S LAUGHS?A. Wander through the maze.B. The champagne toast.C. Its live music.D. The Last Laugh

7、 of 2008.It can be inferred from the text thatA. $10 is enough to book a ticket to Blue ConcertB - you can read the text on a telephone book C. all these activities are international ones D New Year s Lauglis will hold shows tliree tmiesBI left England for Sydney in September. It was a career move f

8、or my husband, and our 20-year-old daughter was feeling adventurous and decided to come, too. However, just before leaving England, my 79-year-old mother suffered a stroke(中风).Being strong and independent, she continued to live at home with the help of social services. But she couldnt look after the

9、 garden. I thought how wonderful it would be if there was an organization offering volunteer help. Friends asked me what I planned to do in Australia, and I told them I would be looking for a volunteer position with a gardening charitable organization. Imagine my suiprise when I found just the organ

10、ization I had been looking forEasyCare Gardening (ECG)!There are several reasons why I volunteer for ECG Firstly, as a newcomer to Australia I meet many great people who, like me, volunteer some of their time. We cover a large age range, but all love gardens and helping others.Secondly.through workm

11、g with ECG I have been lucky enougli to explore Sydney s North Shore that I might not have had the chance to visit otherwise.Finally, there are all those wonderful people we call clients （客户）”,but are more like friends when we visit them often and tend their gardens. What great people I have met, an

12、d the stories they have to tellthe family histories, where they come from and the reasons for immigrating to Australia! I find it a privilege to have access to private gardens which. in many cases, have been the joy of their owners for many years. Each one is individual and reflects the character ne

13、eds and the history of each family. Indeed, the gardens reflect the multicultural and historical background of Sydney.Why did the author move to Sydney?A.Her husband would work there.B.She planned to volunteerthere.C.She was very keen on adventures.D.She had to look after her sick mother.What made t

14、he author choose to be a gardening volunteer?A.The popularity of ECG .B.The tips of her friends.C.Her own experience.D.Her gardening skills.What do the volunteers at ECG have in common?They make friends with their clients.Tliey like to explore Sydney s North Shore.They are of similar ages and back g

15、rounds.They are kind-hearted with the same interest.cNow satellites are helping to forecast the weather. They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world.The satellites take pictures of the atmosphere （大气）,because this is where the weather forms.Tliey send these pictures to the weather st

16、ations. So meteorologists （气象学家）can see the weather of any part of the world.From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change.Today, nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures. When they receive new pictures, the meteorologists compa

17、re them with earlier ones. Perhaps they may find that the clouds have changed during the last few hours. This may mean that the weather on the ground may soon change, too. In their next weather forecastjhe meteorologists can say this.So the weather satellites are of great help to the meteorologists.

18、Before satellites were invented, the scientists could forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours. Now they can make good forecasts for three or five days.Soon, perhaps, they may be able to forecast the weather for a week or more ahead.The underlmed word forecast in Paragraph 1 is closest in meani

19、ng to.A.say what you think will happenB.throw something in front of youC.broadcast news reports each dayD.talk with someone about somethingWhy do we use the weather satellites to take pictures of the atmosphere?A.Because the weather satellites can do iteasily. B.Because clouds form there.C -Because

20、the weather forms there.D.Because the pictures can forecast the weather.Meteorologists forecast the weather.A.as soon as they receive satellite picturesB.after they receive satellite picturesC.before they receive satellite picturesD.while they send satellite pictures Maybe well soon be able to forec

21、ast the weatlier for.A. one day B. two days C. five days D. seven days or even longerDHow many times a day do you check your email? When you wake up? Before bed? A dozen limes in between? The technology that was supposed to make our lives simple has taken up too much time. The average teen spends mo

22、re than seven hours a day using technological devices, with an additional hour just text-messaging friends.The advantage of technological devices is connectedness. Email lets us respond on the go, and we are in touch with more people during more hours of the day than at any other time in history. Bu

23、t is it possible that we re lonelier than ever, too? Thats what MIT professor Sherry Turkic observes in her new book. Alone Together, which clearly describes our changing relationship with technology.For Turkic, the biggest worry is the effect the weak connections have on our development. Teclmology

24、 isnt offering us the lives we want to live. re textmg people at a distance says Turkic.using lifeless objects to convince ourselves that even when were alone, we feel togetlier. And then when were witli each otlier, we put ourselves in situations where we are alone-always on our mobile devices. Its

25、 what I call a perfect storm of concision about whats important in our Inmian connections.”Moreover, communicating online is not equal to face-to-face communication. Online, you can ignore others feelings. In a text message, you can avoid eye contact A number of studies have found that this generati

26、on of young people is sympathetic （有同情心的）than ever. That doesnt lead to disaster/ says Turkle, “but the disadvantages still camiot be ignored/. From the first paragraph we can learn that.Email checking helps people wake up earlyPeople communicate mainly by text-messaging nowTechnological device prod

27、uction has been simplifiedUsing technological devices costs young men much time. What is Sherry Turkics biggest worry?Technology may make human connections confusing.Teclmology cant help people remove loneliness.Teclmology may make peoples lives hard.Technology keeps people together.What is the auth

28、ors attitude towards the influence of teclmology on peoples life?A. PositiveB. NegativeC. HopelessD. UncertainWhat is the passage mainly about?Teclmology brmgs many conveniences to peoples lives.Young men spend too much time on technological devices.Technology also brings people some disadvantages.S

29、herry Turkle observes peoples chaiigmg relationslup witli Teclmology.第二节阅读填空（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。Simple ways to keep your mind sharpre all part of a fantastic intellectual and information economy, which relies on ideas, creativity and intelligence. Keeping your

30、mind sharp is sure to give you the edge over the competition. 16.Continue reading and gaining knowledge. Education is not preparation for life; it is life itself. Read blogs on subjects both within or beyond your field: read books; watch lectures on fascinating new subjects; and read about ancient s

31、ocieties. 17,Learn a skill youve nevei tried before. Youre never too old to do this, but this is definitely something you should start as young as you can. 18. Youd be surprised how much it will open up many new paths iii your mmd. Youll also open yourself up to tons of new connections and mtellecti

32、ial social circles with a new hobby, form of art, or trade.19. We are constantly experiencing and learning new things and taking in new information. But in your process of absorbing new skills, what you have learned and where you are going is vital to put everything in proper perspective. Some peopl

33、e do it well during running, while others through listening to music. Find your own pace that allows you to take in all you have learned and frequent it often.Eat well, sleep well and exercise often. Giving your mind the proper rest and energy is vital to getting the best performance out of it. 20.

34、Also, putting your physical body through the paces is a surefire way to refresh yourself mentally.A. Give your mind time to absorb knowledge.B Use your mind to remember to improve your memory.More importantly, it will lead to your own higher levels of happiness.On the contrary, it is the best way to

35、 help you stand out from the crowd.E.I started making my own music at around 17, but I wish I had started even younger.F.Challenge your mind to continually broaden your horizons and take in new information.G.This is pretty self explanatory, but people often forget that you need proper fuel and prope

36、r rest to function best.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意.然后在短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳 选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。Barry White, Jt., a fifth grade English teacher at Ashley Park PreK-8 School, has a personalized handshake as greetings with every one of his students every day.The stud

37、ents know that when they 21 the school gate we do our 4 good momuigs/ and then its time to 22 White told ABC News of his enthusiastic 23. Im always pumped up _we start doing the moves, which brings them 25 and cheers them up for a high-energy 26,Each handshake is difiereiit. using custom moves inspi

38、red by the students personality.started with one simple handshake last year with one of my 27 graders/ he explained. The girl of fourth grade would 28 me every morning before shed go to class. She d get in trouble sometmies for being late because shed wait on the 29fc This year I started 30 handshak

39、es with the kids during class breaks. It was just one or two students and then it became contagious （有感染力的），he31 I saw how much it 32 tothem, so I said. Come on, everyone! Come on! Then it was my 33 class, then it was kids from other classes. Now I have third graders wanting to do it too.His adminis

40、tration loves the 34 which White brmgs to his students each day. ,Barrys handshakes 35 his own authentic building relationships with 36, When I walk into myteachers rooms, I see the 37 of those strong and trusting relationships. When kids know their teacher 38, they are attentive, engaged and driven

41、 to be 39. Thats the culture we are _40 said principal （校长）Meaghan Loftus.21. A. get toB. search forC. break intoD. knock at22.A. leaveB. tryC. stopD.go23.A. greetingsB. helpingC. servingsD. treating24.A. orB. andC. butD. for25.A. reliefB. envyC. sorrowD. excitement26.A. meetingB. quarrelC. classD.

42、food27.A. thirdB. fourthC. fifthD. sixth28.A. nod toB. smile atC. wait forD. knock into29.A. headmasterB. teacherC. handshakeD. administration30.A. discussingB. classifyingC. confirmingD. making31.A. addedB. shoutedC. repeatedD. responded32.A. owedB. tookC. meantD. lent33.A. formerB. fullC. emptyD.

43、boring34.A. challengeB. justiceC. chanceD. enthusiasm35.A. denyB. representC. admitD. expect36.A. studentsB. colleaguesC. parentsD. members37.A. confidenceB. patienceC. influenceD. pressure38.A. doubtsB. hesitatesC. intendsD. cares39.A. successfulB. politeC. gentleD. helpful40.A. analyzingB. buildin

44、gC. describingD. changing第n卷（非选择题，共5。分）第二节 语法填空（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（每空一词）或括号内单词的正确形式。What is fear? Fear is a self-made thought of our mind. Usually, fear should 4L （overcome）. or it may do harm to us. Sometimes fear is good, but it is not our best friend.Tliere arc different types

45、 of fear. 42. (range) from fear of failure, fear of taking risks, fear of dogs, and fear of height to fear of drowning and so on. Now the question is 43. we can get rid of fear. The only way to overcome our fear 44. (be) to face it. As soon as we face fear 45. (brave), it will be over.Everyone is afraid inside. Sometimes fear is 弛(help) to us and a little