2021-2022学年陕西省西安市西北大学附中高三第二次诊断性检测英语试卷含解析

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、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。2答题时请按要求用笔。3请按照题号顺序在答题卡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、试卷上答题无效。4作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。5保持卡面清洁，不要折暴、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）1A good government is not to pick technologies, but to establish conditions _ innov

2、ation is supported and encouraged into the marketplace.AwhenBthatCasDwhere2Im calling to enquire about the position _in yesterdays China Daily.AadvertisedBto be advertisedCadvertisingDhaving advertised3Most of us try to discover we think is the most moving love story in our company.AwhichBthatCwhatD

3、who4- Who is dancing to music in the next room?- _ the children.AIt isBThey areCThat isDThere are5You ought to have made an apology to Tom yesterday eveningYes, I know I _ _Aought to haveBhave toCshouldDmust have6_the fierce competition in job seeking, many university graduates have no choice but to

4、 reduce their own demand for the salary.AFaced BFacingCTo face DHaving faced7-I feel caught between experience and jobs after graduation.-Its really_without experience you cant get a job and without a job you cant get experience.Aa catch-22 Ba Herculean taskCa sacred cow Da Mickey Mouse course8As a

5、teacher, you have to _ your method to suit the needs of slower children.AdisplayBtestCadjustDtransfer9“ _ I went through ups and downs in life，” Gordon said, “I never found the importance of being selfdisciplined as well as the significance of life.”AIf BSinceCUntil DUnless10I hope when you come tom

6、orrow, you _ the reading and have something to share.AdidBare doingCwill be doingDwill have done11Frank studied _English language in London for four years, so he gets _ good knowledge of London.Aa; theB/ ; /C/ ; aDthe; a12More and more people prefer to live in the countryside, _ appeal for them lies

7、 in the quiet and slow-paced life.AwhoBWhichCwhoseDwhat13一Would you be so kind as to take this heavy box upstairs for me?一 AIts my pleasure BHelp yourself CSure，with pleasure DTake your time 14The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.OK. If youre still not satisfied, you can _

8、 compensation.AclaimBaffordCsacrificeDdismiss15In the students eyes, Mrs Smith is a mother more than a teacher. she treats the students just like her own children.AAs a result BIn other words CWhat is more DFirst of all16（2018海淀二模）Excuse me, sir. Can you spare me a dollar _ I can buy this book?Sure,

9、 no problem.Afor BsoCbut Dor17Our company is seeking for a manager, especially _ with creativity and imagination.Athe oneBeachConeDthat18Since it was getting late, we decided to find a small inn to _ for the night.Aput offBput outCput away .Dput up19People who drink and drive are _ danger both to th

10、emselves and to others. They are in _ danger of losing their lives.Athe; theBa; aCa; /D/; /20If she _ generous as she makes out she would have donated more money in the catastrophe.Ahad beenBwereCwould beDwas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） Experts say there are about 6，500 la

11、nguages spoken throughout the world.But the United Nations estimates that about half of these languages are in danger of disappearing.One non-profit organization seeking to save world languages is a New York-based group called Wikitongues.Officials from Wikitongues say the organization has a simple

12、goal:to provide the tools and support that people need to save their languages.Udell is the co-founder of Wikitongues.He said when a language disappears，many other things can go away as well.For example，parts of a communitys culture，knowledge and identity can also be lost.Because of this.Udell belie

13、ves the process of bringing languages back must be done by community members themselves，“from the ground up，”he said.“There is no way an outside organization can save someones language for them.”Wikitongues was launched in 2016 as an open internet collection of world languages.The self-described“com

14、munity”is operated by volunteers from around the world.The collection is in the form of language videos that people add to the Wikitongues website.There are currently more than 400 languages and dialects represented on WikitonguesYouTube channel.Udell says more than 1,500 people from 70 different co

15、untries have added videos to the system.“We have people from India who record dozens of languages，which is beyond their own.”he said.One of Wikitonguesvolunteers is Kolokwe，who lives in Namibia.His native language is Subiya，however，he does not get the chance to speak his native language every day.Li

16、ke many other educated people from his area，he speaks a lot of English and Afrikaans.Kolokwe is hoping his involvement with Wikitongues call help keep Subiya and other African languages from going extinct.He wants the world to know about his language.But his goal goes beyond just sharing his languag

17、e with others through video.He is also working to create a dictionary and language teaching materials that can be used in schools.1、What is tile result of languages disappearing?APeople are uncertain about who they are.BAll the customs and beliefs are still existing.CPeople can not communicate with

18、each other.DThe community becomes more independent.2、Which of the following is true of Wikitongues?AIt was founded by the United Nations.BOfficials from it want to make money.CIt contributes to saving languages.D1500 languages are uploaded on its website.3、Why is Kolokwe involved in volunteering?AHe

19、 has no chance to speak his native language.BHe dislikes speaking English and Afrikaans.CHe wants to stop his native language dying out.DHe hopes to teach his language in school himself.4、What can we infer from the opinion of Udell?AThe majority of languages have been saved.BWikitongues can save lan

20、guages disappearing.CInternet plays a more important part than volunteers.DOnly community members can save their own languages.22（8分）Follow the Fashion-a New Age of the MacBook ProThe new flagship laptops called the MacBook Pro from Apple, available in 13-and 15-inch screen sizes, are thinner(0.6 in

21、ches), lighter(3 or 4 pounds), and faster than ever before. The speakers are more powerful and sound great. Battery life is 8 to 10 hours, somewhat less than that of previous models.Besides, theyre not becoming gradually narrower like the MacBook Air, but theyre thinner than the Air was at its thick

22、est part.Thats right, “was”. The existing MacBook Air will remain available for a while, but there wont be any more model. Listed in the following are some other appealing features of the new MacBook Pro models.ScreenThe MacBook Pro screen is a masterpiece. Its so bright; it could light up a runway.

23、 Its a Retina screen, which is something MacBook Air fans have waited for forever. The color is very impressive. You will loves this screen.Trackpad（轨迹板）The trackpad is huge, twice as large as the previous offering. It makes a difference when, for example, youre painting in Photoshop.KeyboardAll of

24、the new MacBook Pro models share in using a second-generation butterfly mechanism keyboard like whats found on the 12-inch MacBook. The keys are very flat and dont travel much at all, which can actually enable you to fly when typing.1、How is the MacBook Pro different from the MacBook Air?AIt has a n

25、arrower shape.BIt has a more advanced screen.CIt has a more powerful battery.DIt has more color options.2、What can be learned about the keyboard of the MacBook Pro?AIts design is inspired by butterflies.BIt is tailored for the MacBook Pro.CIt allows of a nice typing feel.DIts keys are larger than th

26、e previous.3、What is the purpose of the passage?ATo compare the MacBook Pro with the MacBook Air.BTo explain why the MacBook Pro is unique.CTo persuade the young to buy the MacBook Pro.DTo introduce the new product from Apple.23（8分）The Worlds Greatest BookstoresCafebreria El Pndulo, Mexico City, Mex

27、icoPart cafe, part coffee house, part bar and part bookstore, Cafebreria El Pndulo is located in Mexico City. Books line the shelves from the ceiling to the floor, and live plants add lots of green. The store is named for a huge pendulum (钟摆) hanging from its ceiling.Stanfords, London and Bristol, E

28、nglandEstablished in 1853, Stanfords boasts that it offers the worlds largest selection of travel books and maps. It also sells travel accessories. Look for the enormous National Geographic Map of the World in the flagship store in London; it was created in 2003 to celebrate the stores 150th birthda

29、y.Rizzoli, New York City, New YorkFor almost a half century, Rizzoli has been considered as one of the best independent bookstores in the US. It specializes in illustrated (有插图的) books about the way people works and lives, such as fashion, photography, decoration design, cooking and architecture. Ta

30、ke a master class in flower design, attend a lecture and book signing, or drop in for a cooking show or book a launch party.El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOften described as one of the worlds most beautiful bookstores, El Ateneo is housed in an historic theater much as it was when

31、the theater opened in 1919. After customers browse the shelves, they can drink coffee and listen to music from a stage hidden in red curtains where tango dancers once performed. While most of the stores books are in Spanish, they are available in a range of subjects.1、What is Cafebreria El Pendulo n

32、oted for?AThe larger shelves.BIts unique symbol.CThe tasty coffee.DIts interesting location.2、Which bookstore is the best choice for travellers to buy a tourist handbook?ARizzoli.BStanfords.CEl Ateneo Grand Splendid.DCafebreria El Pendulo.3、What subject are books in Rizzoli about?AHistory.BCartoon.C

33、Lifestyle.DLiterature.24（8分）Get Involved! Make a Donation!So what is rewilding?Imagine our natural homes growing instead of shrinking. Imagine species (物种)diversifying instead of declining. Thats rewilding. Rewilding is ecological restoration. Rewilding offers hope for wildlife, humans and the plane

34、t.Why is rewilding important and necessary?Our natural ecology is broken. The places where you would expect wildlife to exist have been reduced to wet deserts. The seabed has been destroyed and there have been no livingcreatures any more.Our wildlife is disappearing. Many wonderful species have decl

35、ined over the past century. Weve lost more of our large animals than any European country.We need keystone species. These vital species, including top predators (食肉动物), drive ecological processes. Their loss has worsened our living systems.Nature looks after us. Good natural ecology can provide us w

36、ith clean air and water, prevent flooding and store carbon. Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today.What are challenges?As a long-term project, our “rewilding britain” has its challenges. Many people are notinterested, because we have got used to the lack of native forests.

37、Many farmers oppose the idea. They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators because they would start killing farmanimals. It takes time to educate them. Above all, we need money! So we need your help!Make a donation.Help us bring back living systems and restore wild nature!With your help we c

38、an. . .Open up new chances for rewilding and push for change.Develop tools to educate, influence and spread the word.Thanks for your support.1、Which of the following is the result of rewilding?ASpecies become various.BA lot of animals disappear.CEnvironments are destroyed.DNatural disasters happen r

39、egularly.2、According to the passage, one of the challenges at present is_.Apeoples doubtsBa lack of volunteersCa shortage of timeDfarmers disagreement3、What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo introduce a new project.BTo call on people to give money.CTo warn people of the natural ecology.DTo conv

40、ince people to change their mind.25（10分）Business depends on productivity and employees interaction(互动) with customers. The more productive a company is and the better its customer service is, the more income it makes. Productivity is measured by the output of employees. No other factor influences pr

41、oductivity and customer interaction more than how the employees think about their job.Working environments are not the same. Blame Donais, in his book Workplaces That Work, defines culture as “a system of shared beliefs, values and norms(规范) that shape behavior”. This system of shared beliefs create

42、s the atmosphere in which the employees work and determines their worth in the company, their opportunities within the company and their opinions of their managers.A review of the culture of the workplace helps the management team to create models that inspire a more productive and employee-friendly

43、 culture. Understanding the workplace culture gives the management insight（洞察力）as to what hinders(阻碍) production, what can be changed and what policies can be added.Negative cultures discourage employees, form having opinions. This is generally a result of a management team that only sees employees

44、for their production values. Employees who dont feel valued move on to companies that encourage their input. The high turnover results in less qualified employees.Positive workplace cultures keep more employees. Employees who remain in positions for extended periods of time develop relationships wit

45、h preferred customers and can often be the reason that a customer does business with a company. Motivated employees value the companys assets（资产）more, and their decisions reflect this value.Joan Hodgins, a management psychologist, insists that “Research shows organizations that are committed to deve

46、loping and maintaining a culture of dignity at work, harvest the benefits in terms of financial results.” Blame Donais advises that large workplaces be aware of subcultures that can develop in different regions in the world. Large companies may need outside help to create national or global platform

47、s to encourage a united culture among all their locations.1、What influences a company most according to the text?AIts customer service. BIts efficient production.CIts managers work attitude. DIts employees opinions about work.2、What can we learn about Blame Donais attitude?AHe thins people have diff

48、erent opinions on negative cultures.BHe thinks large workplaces should maintain a different culture.CHe thinks the system of shared beliefs is not fit for workplaces.DHe thinks subcultures are of great importance to large workplaces.3、What way be the best title for the text?AThe Importance of Workpl

49、ace CultureBThe Disadvantages of Workplace CultureCHow to Choose a Qualified CompanyDHow to Employ Qualified Employees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） I remember when my husband started coaching the basketball team at a local high school in Richmon

50、d, California.He had a(n) 1 for sports and loved working with kids.Sitting in the stands during the first game,I cried 2 joy as I watched him interact with the students.He seemed to 3 .On the car ride home,we both realized that he has a gift for 4 .Not just on the 5 ,but also in the classroom.He 6 a

51、 well-paid job in finance,and went back to school to 7 his teaching certification.He landed a job teaching 8th grade US history to the amazing kids at Helms Middle School in San Pablo,California.He had found his occupation.Little did I know that I would be in the 8 ,too.My husband knows that I work

52、for a software company that does stuff with 3D printing and that we get free tickets to Maker Faire（创客节）,but thats usually the extent of his interest m my profession.So I was 9 when he asked me to be a(n) 10 speaker in his class that first year. 11 I was planning my first lesson for his students,I a

53、sked myself, “What should I do?How do I integrate（融入） 12 ,modeling and 3D printing into 8th grade US history?”I 13 my friends from Make magazine,read the local teacher blogs and thought I was 14 to go.But a 15 thing happened during my first lesson: I kind of failed.The end result, 16 ,was better tha

54、n I ever 17 .At the end of the class,I asked the students how they felt about what 18 had just learned.They raised their hands and 19 answers and sought me out to more questions.When the bell rang,they thanked me for my 20 .1、AsignBexcuseCplanDpassion2、AwithBunderCbesideDupon3、AapologizeBshineCforge

55、tDquit4、AresearchingBteachingCcomposingDwriting5、AtheoryBsubjectCcourtDride6、AleftBheardCofferedDdesired7、AenjoyBexchangeCadoptDobtain8、AstudioBstadiumCclassroomDoffice9、AfrightenedBsurprisedCpreparedDsatisfied10、AguestBstrangeCfortunateDsmart11、AUnlessBThoughCUntilDWhile12、AdistanceBspiritCdesignDs

56、helter13、AconsultedBmentionedCunderstoodDblamed14、AfortunateBreadyCnervousDsorry15、AbasicBmeaningfulCgreatDfunny16、AmoreoverBbesidesCthereforeDhowever17、AexpectedBconfirmedCdisturbedDappreciated18、AIBsheCtheyDhe19、Aput outBturned outCshouted outDfigured out20、AconfidenceBpracticeCenergyDtime第二节（每小题1

57、.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）There is much discussion about the necessity of daily homework for students. Some say homework is necessary since only practice 1 (make) perfect, while others disagree. In my opinion, daily homework is necessary for students.However, this might be mis

58、leading that one may believe all forms of homework are necessary. 2 (actual), only proper amount of homework in proper form is 3 (accept); some homework may not only fail 4 (help) the students, but on 5contrary bore them so much that they may lose their interest in studying. “Proper”homework, in my

59、opinion, 6 (vary) in its forms, 7might be some extensive reading, a paper, or even just a game, as well as other ordinary exercise. And it should leave enough 8 (free) to the students so that they could do things they really like to do with self-motivation, rather than unwillingness. We should alway

60、s remember that homework is something for us to guide the students, rather than drive them. Only if a teacher 9 (keep) this 10his/her mind, the homework could be of most help to the students. 第四部分 写作（共两节）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）28（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