2021-2022学年广东省东莞市南开实验学校高三第二次联考英语试卷含解析

1、2021-2022高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1I have been decorating the apartment recently, so can you lend me some m

2、oney?Sorry, all my money has gone to the stock market. _.AId rather not.BI am in the black.CI wouldnt bet on it.DI am a little shy.2He worked in a car factory for four years, _ he founded his own company in his hometown.Aafter whichBafter whenCafter thatDafter it3 Youve got your flat furnished, have

3、nt you? Yes, I _ some used furniture and it was a real bargain.Awill buyBhave boughtChad boughtDbought4How do you find the health club?I would rather I _ it. I feel its management is going from bad to worse.Ahavent joinedBhadnt joinedCdidnt joinDhad joined5The dining room is clean and tidy, with a t

4、able already _for a big mealA. being laid Blaying Cto lay Dlaid6The government spokesman has to _ his words before responding to reporters.ApassBweighCcoverDexpress7I am sure that the girl you are going to meet is more beautiful_ than in her pictures.Ain natureBin movementCin the fleshDin the mood8S

5、omeone who lacks staying power and perseverance is unlikely to _ a good researcher.Amake BturnCget Dgrow9In my opinion,_ shouldnt be any doubt that China will become one of the most powerful countries in the near futureAthisBthatCitDthere10Tourists are required to _ local customs and mind their mann

6、ers when travelling abroad.AspotBconfirmCobserveDspread11Life the like _ ocean; Only _strong-willed can reach the other shore.Aan; theBthe; aCthe ;/D/ ; a12- Alison, Im sorry. I cant come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning. - _? - My grandma was severely ill, so I have to stay in the hospital

7、to look after her. AHow is it BHow come CSo what DWhats the problem 13Halfway through the chapter _ I didnt take anything in.Adid I realizeBhad I realizedCI realizedDI would realize14When the admission letter from Harvard University arrived, Bens parents were and threw a big party.Ain the red Btickl

8、ed pinkCas white as a sheet Din a blue mood15He was admitted to Harvard University, _ was just what his parents expected.AwhoBwhichCwhatDwhere16I wouldnt have missed the train if I _ up earlier.AgotBhad gotCwill getDhave got17Why do you turn to me for help _ you can easily work out the problem indep

9、endently?Auntil BwhenCafter Dunless18Only when _hard _ make your dream come true.Ado you work; you canByou work; you canCdo you work; can youDyou work; can you19Be calm, Madam. Can you remember _ you had your mobile phone stolen?Awhen was it thatBthat it was whenCwhere it was thatDit was where that2

10、0The lady standing over there may be from the USA, _ I guess has lost her way.AwhomBwhoCwhichDwhere第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分）The Alexander techniqueUntil earlier this year, I didnt know anything about the Alexander techniqueand saw no reason to think I should. One day, t

11、he backache I regularly suffered was more painful. I was brought up to think that the preferred way of dealing with aches is to do nothing and hope theyll go away, but I eventually went to the doctor. After examining me, he said, “You actually have bad posture (姿势). Go off and learn the Alexander te

12、chnique.” Three months later I could walk straighter and sit better.The Alexander technique is a way of learning how you can get rid of harmful tension in your body. The teaching focuses on the neck, head and back. It trains you to use your body less severely and carry out the movements that we do a

13、ll the time with less effort. There is little effort in the lessons themselves, which sets apart the Alexander technique from yoga or pilates, which are exercise-based. A typical lesson involves standing in front of a chair and learning to sit and stand with minimum effort. You spend some time lying

14、 on a bench with your knees bent to straighten the spine (脊椎) and relax your body while the teacher moves your arms and legs to train you to move them correctly.The technique helps to break the bad habits accumulated over years. Try folding your arms the opposite way to normal. This is an example of

15、 a habit the body has formed which can be hard to break. Many of us carry our heads too far back. The head weighs four to six kilos, so any inappropriate posture can cause problems for the body. The technique teaches you to let go of the muscles holding the head back, allowing it to go back to its n

16、atural place on the top of our spines.So who was Alexander and how did he come up with the technique? Frederick Alexander, an Australian actor born in 1869, found in his youth that he had vocal (声音的) problems during performances. He analyzed himself and realized his posture was bad. He worked on imp

17、roving it, with excellent results. He brought his technique to London and opened a teacher-training school, which is still successful today.So if youre walking along the road one day with shoulders bent forward, feeling weighed down by your troubles, give a thought to the Alexander technique. It wil

18、l help you walk tall again.1、What does the author suggest in Paragraph 1?AShe felt no better after the treatment.BShe got bored with the Alexander technique.CShe was sceptical about the doctors method.DShe was unwilling to seek treatment for her backache.2、What is the principle of the Alexander tech

19、nique?APhysical tension shouldnt be completely relieved.BThe technique shouldnt be combined with other exercises.CThe practice of the technique shouldnt be attempted alone.DFamiliar physical actions shouldnt be done with much effort.3、What can we learn about Frederick Alexander?AHe managed to recove

20、r his vocal powers.BHe was eager to make a name for himself.CHe developed a form of exercise for actors.DHe had to leave home to develop his technique.4、What is the main idea of the passage?AThe occurrence of back pain is widespread.BAlexander improved the technique to treat body pain.CThe Alexander

21、 technique helps overcome posture problems.DPeople with back pain are victims of inappropriate postures.22（8分） Even as Google plans to test its fleet(车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains a bit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles

22、 could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm. Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people, said Chris Urmson, director of Googles self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to se

23、ll any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Googles headquarters in Mountain View, California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator(油门) or brake

24、 pedal. Our software and sensors do all the work, Urmson said. The vehicles will be very basicwe want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possiblebut they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button. The prototypes(雏形) are the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is bui

25、lding.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who cant drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which

26、 people buy the use of vehicles they dont own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the control

27、s.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, including Delphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerator and brake pedals to allow safety drivers to take

28、control if needed.Google says the cars are safe. The vehicles have sensors that can detect objects out to a distance of more than two football fields in all directions, which is especially helpful on busy streets with lots of intersections, Urmson said. Were looking forward to learning how the commu

29、nity understands and interacts with the vehicles, and to uncovering challenges that are unique to a fully self-driving vehicle, Urmson said.1、The passage informs us that self-driving cars _.Awill probably decrease traffic jamsBhave already passed necessary testsChave been purchased by some companies

30、Dwill be able to communicate with drivers2、According to Chris Urmson, _.Asoftware and sensors are vital for self-driving carsBself-driving cars can give driving orders to humansCself-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyDordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars3、The unde

31、rlined word intersections in the last paragraph probably means _.AaccidentsBbuildingsCcrossingsDvehicles4、What is the best title for this passage?ASelf-driving Car Avoids Human ErrorsBSelf-driving Car Meets New ChallengesCGoogles Self-driving Car Enjoys Global PopularityDGoogles Self-driving Car Gra

32、duates to City Streets23（8分） On average ,Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic devices and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors. That is a claim made by David Strayer, a professor of psychology at the University of Utah. In his 2017 TED Talk , Strayer explain

33、ed that all this time spent with technology is making our brains tired.Using an electronic device to answer emails, listen to the news and look at Facebook puts a lot of pressure on the front of the brain, which, Strayer explains , is important for critical (有判断力的)thinking , problem-solving and deci

34、sion-making.So, it is important to give the brain a rest. And being in naure , Strayer claims , helps get a tired brain away from too much technology. More than 15,000 campers from around the world attended an international camping festival in September. That is when friends and family take time off

35、 and escape to nature for several days. They take walks, climb, explore , swim, sleep, eat and play. Camping may be just what a tired brain needs.Take Carl for example .He lives in West Virginia and enjoys camping . He says that staying outdoors makes him feel at ease. It also prepares him for the w

36、ork he must do. Kate Somers is another example who also lives in West Virginia. She says she enjoys camping with her husband and two children . She calls it a “regenerative” experience.At the University of Utah , David Strayer has studied both short-term and long-term exposure to nature. He found th

37、at spending short amounts of time in nature without technology does calm the brain and helps it to remember better. However ,he found , it is the long-term contact with nature that does the most good. He and his research team found that spending three days in nature without any technology is enough

38、time for the brain to fully relax and reset itself.1、What is David Strayers opinion ?AAmericans dislike outdoor activitiesBElectronic equipment should be quittedCNew technologies are a double-edged swordDElectronic equipment brings great convenience2、Why does Strayer insist we go outdoors?ATo try an

39、other lifestyleBTo refresh our brainCTo make better decisions.DTo play with our family and friends3、What does the underlined word “regenerative” mean?ARebornBMemorableCRemarkableDTiring4、Which is the proper title for the passage?AElectronic Equipment Harms the BrainBGood Rest Develops Good MemoryCTi

40、ps on Using New TechnologiesDBeing in Nature Is Good for the Brain24（8分） Sometimes you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you dont act on your impulse (冲动), but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that ot

41、her people will not accept your behavior.Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics such as death,

42、 for example, were once considered so upsetting that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, as a result, are mo

43、re willing to talk about this taboo subject.One of the newest taboos is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that people talk about constantly. Its not taboo to talk about fat; its taboo to be fat. The “in” look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthfu

44、l-looking, slim manager to sell their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline and self-respect. After all, how can people permit themselv

45、es to become fat? In an image-conscious society, thin is in”, fat is “out”.Its not surprising that millions of people have become obsessed (着迷) with staying slim and “in shape”. The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for peoples obsession with diet and exercis

46、e. Recent research has shown the importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of people has changed since last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As a result

47、 of inactivity and disuse, peoples bodies can easily become weak. In an effort to avoid such a fate (命运), millions of people are spending more of their time exercising. Parks are filled with joggers and bicyclists, and many companies are providing special exercise equipment for their employees to us

48、e during the work day.1、What does the word “taboo refer to in the passage?AA crime committed on impulse.BAn unfavorable impression left on other people.CA strong desire to do something strange or terrible.DBehavior considered unacceptable to the society.2、What does the underlined phrase “in” look pr

49、obably mean?AThe fashionable look.BThe hidden look.CThe usual look.DThe inside look.3、According to the passage, the common belief is that .Afat people are full of energyBthin people are more successfulCfat people prefer to have fat bossesDthin people are less image-conscious4、People pay more attenti

50、on to diet and exercise because of .Atheir need to kill timeBtheir love for sportsCtheir concern for healthDtheir belief in hard work25（10分） Darwin noted that some human emotional expressions might have started as part of a physiological function: for example, exposing the teeth to bite food. The fu

51、nction, however, took on meaning and became a form of communication which signals anger.The same may be true for the animals. Baby monkeys cry for attention. They also cry to signal to an adult that they want to be carried.“Chimpanzees do make upset voice when they are being weaned (断奶) by their mot

52、hers or have lost their mothers or another individual,” says Anne Pusey, a professor at the University of Minnesota. “They whimper (呜咽) and cry and scream. When we hear these calls, the emotion involved seems obvious. However, they do not weep in the sense of producing tears. I have seen an adolesce

53、nt male whimpering when he lost sight of his older brother with whom he had been traveling.”Babies of many mammalian species, including rats, cry. Moreover, when a baby rat cries, often his mother brings the fallen pup back into the nest. This is probably a straightforward communication, as it is wi

54、th humans. However, psychologists at the University of Iowa arent convinced.The Iowan researchers can cause the same crying sounds by producing large decreases and then increases in blood flow. The blood flow also goes down when baby rats get cold. Thus, they conclude baby rats cry in the same way t

55、hat we sneeze. Of course the rat baby could be crying because hes cold and wants his mother to know.“All young mammals make cries when separated from their mother,” says Jaak Panksepp, a psychologist at Bowling Green State University. “If youre willing to call this crying, then certainly other anima

56、ls show this emotional response.” he says, “Some of us take seriously that animals do have emotions.”1、According to the first paragraph, what kind of emotion does “exposing the teeth” express?ADisappointment.BExcitement.CAnger.DHappiness.2、Which is one probable reason why young chimpanzees might be

57、crying?AThey meet their brother.BThey have nothing to eat.CThey are being breast-fed.DThey are parted from their mother.3、Under what circumstance will baby rats cry just like humans sneeze?ATheir blood flow is decreased.BThey feel cold and long for affection.CTheir blood flow is increased.DTheir mot

58、her brings them back home.4、Where is the passage most likely taken from?AAn animal journal.BA physiology book.CA health magazine.DA cultural newspaper.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（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26（30分）完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）At the age of 13, I was angry and rebellio

59、us(叛逆的)，with little regard for anything my parents had to say, 1 if it had to do with me. 2 so many teenagers, I struggled to escape from anything that didnt 3 my picture of the world. A “brilliant without need of guidance” kid, I 4 any open offering of love. In fact, I got 5 at the mention of the w

60、ord love.One night, after a particularly 6 day, I stormed into my room, shut the door and got into bed. 7 I lay down in the privacy of my bed, my hands slipped under my pillow. There was a(n) 8 . I pulled it out and on the envelope it 9 “To read when youre 10 ”.Since I was alone, no one would know w