甘肃省2021届高三英语下学期4月第二次诊断考试试题（含答案）

1、甘肃省2021届高三英语下学期4月第二次诊断考试试题本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。考生注意：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号框。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ASharks are amazing creatures. T

2、hey are known as the deadliest hunters in the sea. Fortunately most are not, but there are some kinds of sharks that can be extremely dangerous. Look at theseshort descriptions of four kinds of sharksThe Great White SharkGreat Whites are one of the most frightening creatures in the sea. They live in

3、 tropical and subtropical waters, and they can grow up to 9 meters long. Most Great Whites are actually grey, blue or brown with a white belly, and their powerful teeth are triangles with edges like saws.The Whale SharkWhale Sharks are the largest kind of shark in the world - up to 11 meters in leng

4、th. They live in tropical waters all around the world, but they are not dangerous. Whale Sharks are brown or grey with white or yellow stripes. They often travel near the surface of the sea.The Mako SharkMako Sharks are fierce predators. They come from the same family of sharks as the Great White an

5、d they are especially fast - they can swim at speeds of up to 65 kilometers per hour. They are large bluish sharks found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. Mako Sharks can grow up to 3 meters long.The Great Hammerhead SharkThe Great Hammerheads most striking feature is its wide thick head w

6、hich looks like a hammer. The average size of a Great Hammerhead is approximately 3. 5 meters, but can grow up to 6 meters long. These sharks average over 500 pounds but can weigh as much as 1 ,000 pounds. Like most sharks the females are larger than the males. They have several rows of teeth that h

7、ave 24 to 37 teeth per row. The Great Hammerhead has a very keen sense of smell, which helps find its prey.1. What can we learn from the text?A. Sharks usually live in icy waters.B. Mako Sharks are fast but not dangerous.C. Great Whites have at least 24 to 37 sharp teeth.D. Whale Sharks are bigger t

8、han other sharks in the sea.2. Why is a shark called the Great Hammerhead?A. The size of its body.B.The waters it livesin.C. The shape of its head.D.The function of itsteeth.3. From which is the text probably taken?A. A news report.B.A book review.C. An advertisement.D.A biology magazine.BChinese vo

9、lleyball superstar Zhu Ting has inspired a new English word. Stay awesome and ZHUperb! ” wrote a blogger at a US-based volleyball website. The word combines “Zhu ” and “superb （卓越的），to describe the 27-year-old player.Zhus excellent scoring performances put her among the Top 10 Global Outstanding Ath

10、letes for this years Heracles Prize of the Big Ben Award. As the captain, Zhu created the new golden age of womens volleyball in China， the award said. Zhu is considered a national hero by many in China, with good reason. Before this years World Cup victory, she helped the national volleyball team w

11、in the 2015 FIVB World Cup, the 2015 Asian Womens Volleyball Championship, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.Although shes a superstar now, it hasnt been easy for Zhu to get to where she is. Born to a farming family in Henan province, Zhu earned a chance to attend a local sports school at age 13. She b

12、ecame well known to the public by helping Chinas U20 team win the 2013 FIVB U20 World Championship. Shortly after, Zhu joined the national team and began playing under legendary coach Lang Ping.At first, the 1. 98-meter-tall Zhu found it difficult to move quickly and stay balanced. But Lang Ping too

13、k advantage of her height and trained her to jump high and smash balls. Her workpaid off. Zhu is now an outstanding player. Hard work and talent are equally important. Fil move forward step by step, she told Peoples Daily.4. Why was “ZHUperb” created?A. To create a new game.B. To introduce a volleyb

14、all website.C. To describe the volleyball superstar.D. To celebrate her winning of World Cup.5. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A. Zhu Tings training.B. Zhu Tings personal qualities.C. Zhu Tings achievements.D. Zhu Tings future plan.6. When did Zhu Ting become famous to the public?A. In 2000.B.

15、 In 2013.C. In 2015.D. In 2016.7. What was the purpose of Lang Pings plan for training Zhu Ting?A. To build up her confidence.B. To make use of her advantages.C. To train her to be the captain of the team.D. To instruct her to move forward step by step.CA new study on the link between chili and deme

16、ntia （老年痴呆）may bring bad news for spicy food addicts. Researchers have found that eating lots of chili may cause an increased risk of dementia.The study, led by Zumin Shi, analyzed 4,582 Chinese adults aged 55 and above between 1991 and 2006 and found evidence of faster cognitive decline in those wh

17、o consistently ate more than 50 grams of chili a day. Chili consumption was found to be beneficial to body weight and blood pressure in our previous studies. However, in this study, we found negative effects on cognition among older adults, Shi said in a press release published Tuesday.“Chili is one

18、 of the most commonly used spices in the world and particularly popular in Asia compared to European countries, Ming Li from the University of Southern Australia said in the press release. In certain regions of China, such as Sichuan and Hunan, almost one in three adults consumes spicy food every da

19、y. ”The researchers said people of normal body weight may be more sensitive to chili intake and hence their memory and weight suffer a bigger impact. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and Alzheimers disease is the most common form that may contribute to 60 percent to 70 percent of t

20、he cases, according to the World Health Organization. At present, no treatment can cure dementia or change its progressive course.8. According to the text, what aspect is chili consumption harmful to?A. Body shape. B. Body weight.C. Blood pressure. D. Cognitive abilities.9. What is paragraph 3 mainl

21、y about?A. The planting of chili.B. The popularity of chili.C. The bad effects of chili.D. The custom of eating chili.10. Who are most likely to suffer from eating lots of chili?A. Overweight seniors.B. Overweight teenagers.C. Seniors of normal body weight.D. Teenagers of normal bodyweight.11. What

22、do we know about dementia?A. It is incurable.B.It affects peoples weight.C. It determines bloodtypes.D.It can be cured by eatingchili.DWhen whales die and sink to the ocean floor, their bodies - known as whale falls - provide rich nutrients for other creatures of the deep.Chinese scientists found a

23、whale fall in the South China Sea during a recent scientific research voyage. It was the first time that Chinese researchers had run across this rare type of ecosystem. It was an important finding, showing Chinas progress in deep-sea exploration technology, Xie said, a professor at Sun Yat-sen Unive

24、rsity.During the 22-day deep-sea exploration from March 10 to April 2, 60 scientists conducted 22 dives and successfully completed a number of scientific tasks. The research aimed to gather information about the key processes of typical seamount ecosystems in the Western Pacific Ocean. The whale fal

25、l was found in a seamount 1,600 meters deep in the central South China Sea. Though the whale fall was only about 3 meters long, it was of great importance in understanding the sea ecosystems, Xie said.There were dozens of white armored shrimp, red shrimp and several eels found near the whale fall. T

26、he eels were eating the tail muscles of the whale fall. This shows that the whale died not long ago and that the whale fall was still in the first stage of decomposition and thus had rare value for long-term observation, Xie said.Like cold springs, whale falls are homes for creatures of the deep. In

27、 the northern Pacific Ocean, they have supported the survival of at least 12,490 kinds of organisms - classed in 43 species- and promote prosperity far beneaththe surface, according to data from theuniversity.12.Whatdo we know about the whalefallintheSouthChina Sea?A.Itis found on March 10.B.It is a

28、 rare sea ecosystem.C.Itis a kind of cold springs.D.It is found 3meters deep inthesea.13. How is the Paragraph 3 organized?A. By giving data.B. By giving examples.C. By giving definitions.D. By making a contrast.14. What does the underlined word prosperity in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Chan

29、ge.B. Disappearance. C. Richness.D. Tourism.15. What does the text mainly tell about?A. A deep-sea exploration led by China.B. A whale fall found in the South China Sea.C. Chinas progress in deep-sea exploration technology.D. The protection of deep-sea biodiversity resources in China.第二节（共5小题海小题2分，满

30、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。Tips on Increasing Your Memory PowerOne of the most common problems today is forgetfulness. Many people are searching for the key to a better memory. 16 Increase your memory power by using associations.The first technique to remember the things is the as

31、sociation technique. This includes the use of mnemonics （助记符号）or things similar to a particular word in order to remember what should be memorized. 17 However, the associations that a person creates himself will help to remember things more easily and more quickly.Increase your memory power by repet

32、ition.18 Stimuli （刺激物）are things that stimulate a person to make his brain work. As a person repeatedly acquires stimuli to make his brain work, these stimuli are remembered by the brain. It is like learning words as a child. He applies all the repeated words he has heard during his life.19 The thir

33、d technique is about the application of body movements. By using simple hand gestures while saying a word, a person can remember things that he has forgotten.There are lots of other ways to increase memory power. However, one must also be aware of the things to be avoided. The first thing that a per

34、son must do is to prevent stress. 20 If you follow these techniques on how to increase your memory power, life will be easier for you.A. The second technique is repetition.B. In other words, stress must be managed.C. Increase your memory power by using body movements.D. Here are several techniques t

35、o increase a persons memory power.E. A lot of students use these techniques, especially during major exams.F. There are several mnemonics available to help a person remember things.G. A person might wonder why he couldnt remember the details the day before the exam.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题;每小

36、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。I never see myself as a miracle. I was just an 21 person with realistic goals and big dreams. I was a 19-year-old student at the university of Texas and well on my way to fulfilling my big dream of becoming an surgeon.On February 17, 1981 , a

37、22 car accident happened to me and after the four hours of operation, I 23 I still could not talk, my entire right side was paralyzed but 24 I was stable. After two weeks I improved enough to be 25 to a rehabilitation （康复）hospital.It took me a lot of hard work but I 26 returned to the university of

38、Texas in 1983 - a year and a half after almost 27 The next few years were very 28 for me, but I truly believe that in order to see 29 in life you have to experience something bad. Maybe I have experienced too much, but I believe in living each day to the fullest, and doing the very 30 I can. And eac

39、h new day was 31 and very full, for 32 attending classes at the university I 33 therapy （理疗）three to five days each week at Brackenridge hospital.Early, during my therapy, my father 34 repeating to me one of his favorite sayings. I have repeated it almost everyday after being hurt： Mile by mile its

40、a（ n） 35 ； yard by yard itshard； but inch by inch its a cinch （容易的事）.I thought of those 36 , and I thought of my family who 37 believed in me as I climbedthe steps to receive my 38 from the dean of Liberal Arts at the university of Texas on the graduation ceremony in June of 1986. Excitement and 39

41、filled my heart as I heard the dean announce that I graduated with “highest honors, and was chosen as one of the most outstanding 40 in the college of Liberal Arts.21. A. excellentB. outstandingC. outgoingD. ordinary22. A. terribleB. smallC. expectedD. mild23. A. agreedB. survivedC. prayedD. breathe

42、d24. A. at leastB. at firstC. in publicD. in time25. A. transportedB. transformedC. transferredD. transplanted26. A. slowlyB. graduallyC. finallyD. quickly27. A. missingB. dyingC. hurtingD. injuring28. A. smoothB. easyC. roughD. relaxing29. A. beautyB. factC. truthD. interest30. A. muchB. worstC. be

43、stD. first31. A. boringB. busyC. dullD. empty32. A. besidesB. butC. exceptD. except for33. A. receivedB. conductedC. practisedD. improved34. A. stoppedB. keptC. avoidedD. practised35. A. challengeB. effortC. testD. trial36. A. complaintsB. commentsC. lecturesD. words37. A. honestlyB. stronglyC. diff

44、erentlyD. calmly38. A. moneyB. praiseC. adviceD. diploma39. A. admirationB. envyC. prideD. sorrow40. A. assistantsB. teachersC. scholarsD. graduates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。The worlds cities are getting more and more crowded. Cities such as Tokyo and Shanghai 41 (consi

45、der) “ megacities” (特大城市),because of their big size and huge populations. There are two main reasons why cities are becoming so crowded.First, the primary cause of cities 42 ( become) so crowded is economic. As a country develops,43 (it) cities become the engines of development. Jobs are available i

46、n these areas. For example, Tokyo was the motor for Japans economic boom in 44 1960，s and 70s； as a result, its population increased rapidly. People 45 ( move) to Tokyo because they could find employment there.Second, another contributing factor is sociocultural. Thousands of people move to the cities not only for jobs but also for 46 ( education) and personal reasons. The better universities in big cities attract thousands of students every year, and most of them choose 47 ( work) in the cities after graduation. Moreover, young people will move to the cities as rural ar