1、（新高考）重庆市2021届高三英语下学期模拟实战卷（六）第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）APerfect Holiday Hostess Gifts You Can ChooseLooking for a thoughtful hostess gift thats more personal than a bottle of red wine? Any host on your “nice” list would be thrilled to receive one of these gifts. Every product is in
2、dependently selected by our editors.Aura Digital FrameSharing photos of the party with the host by text is nice, but they end up “lost” with the hundreds of other photos on their phone. Solve that problem with an Aura Digital Frame, where photos can be shared directly to the frame via Wi-Fi. If your
3、e being hosted for a weekend or longer, this is a thoughtful way to say thank youJens Wreaths Fir Christmas WreathNothing says “thank you for inviting us” quite like a fragrant holiday wreath(花冠)arriving at your hosts front door. With this gift, include a note saying you are looking forward to the e
4、vent. Complete with red berries and decorative bows this smells like the holidays.Stargazer Barn Deck the Halls BoquetAvoid showing up with another “to-do” for the already harried host. Being already tired and busy with flowers as guests are arriving can be tricky. Instead, send flowers, like this S
5、targazer Barn Deck The Halls Bouquet the day after. Include a simple expression of appreciation along the lines of “thanks for having us, we had a lovely time”.Original Wine Glass MarkersAny host would appreciate a set of pens that write on glass. Original wine glass markers are perfect for marking
6、wine glasses with a guests name. The ink dries quickly, which is easily removed with soap and water. These would also make a perfect “thanks” gift.21. Which gift can share the whole memory of good times to the host?A. Aura Digital Frame.B. Jens Wreaths Fir Christmas Wreath.C. Stargazer Barn Deck the
7、 Halls Boquet.D. Original Wine Glass Markers.22. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “harried”?A. Hurried. B. Delighted.C. Separated. D. Exhausted.23. What do the four gifts have in common?A. They can help store precious moments.B. They can be used as “thank you” gifts.C. They can help decorate
8、 homes of hosts.D. They can be used to mark the bottles.BCaring a pumpkin with a scary face , illuminated()by a light from within, is an increasingly popular way for families to celebrate the festival of Halloween on 31 October. But for New Yorkers Marc Evans and Chris Soria, pumpkin carving has bec
9、ome a passion, a business and even an art form, worthy of display at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.Evans and Soria, both 39, have been friends since they met at middle school. At high school, Evans explains, “We were kids crazy about art. We were always drawing and painting with a very healt
10、hy level of competition. Every year they would carve Halloween pumpkins to entertain their school friends. They continued the tradition when, as struggling young artists, they were working in bars and restaurants to make ends meet.They gave themselves the name “Maniac Pumpkin Carvers” and started pu
11、tting photographs of their favorite designs on a photo-streaming website. This drew online magazine coverage that went viral. And ten years ago work began pouring in. The New York Yankees ordered 50 pumpkins for game one of the 2009 baseball World Series. They had roughly 36 hours to do the job. It
12、forced them to step up their game and realize the potential of a pumpkin carving business. A decade later, the Brooklyn-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers are thriving(). Prices range from $ 150 to $ 800, depending on the size of the pumpkin and the complexity of the design.Through it all, the one constan
13、t has been the friendship between Evans and Soria. Evans says, “The fact that we still have fun creating, just like when we were kids, is crazy. There is no job security in what we do. So we have to continually do our best and slay fresh.” “For anyone carving a Halloween pumpkin at homes he stresses
14、: “Its important to have fun.”24. Why does the author mention the Museum of Modern Art?A. To attract more visitors to pumpkin carving.B. To introduce the works of pumpkin carving.C. To highlight the value of pumpkin carving.D. To advertise for the show of pumpkin carving.25. What do we know about Ev
15、ans and Soria at school?A. They were crazy kids with many problems at school.B. They showed their talent for art during school years.C. They always competed with each other in their study.D. They made fun of classmates with pumpkin carving.26. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?A
16、. Their design of pumpkin carving drew wide attention.B. Their photo-streaming website went wrong with media.C. Their pictures of pumpkin carving were used by magazines.D. Their business of pumpkin carving met with great difficulty.27. What keeps their business going a long way according to Paragrap
17、h 4?A. Being friends and crazy about fun.B. Being good at showing tradition.C. Being fresh at the constant business.D. Being creative in the work process.CSome fascinating Google Docs have been making the rounds latelyspreadsheets(电子数据表)where people in various industries share how much theyre being
18、paid. “Talking about how much or how little money you make feels taboo(忌讳的)and it shouldnt,” begins one document. “Knowledge is power so lets share what and any relevant information to help each other learn our worth!” Similar spreadsheets exist for people who work in the book publishing, advertisin
19、g and legal fields, as well as museums and cafes. For those of us outside those industries, whats the most interesting is not so much who earns what, but the very fact that so many professionals are willing to share their information.This is not just a matter of curiosity: Having information about s
20、alaries can help chip away at the gender wage gap, which has been barely changed for than a decade. Recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that, on average, women working fulltime are still paid only 82 cents for every dollar paid to a man. And the gap is even wider for many women
21、of color: Black women make 62 cents on the dollar and Latinas just 54 cents.Having greater access to salary information is helping speed things up. A new research report by the American Association of University Women shows that the wage gap tends to be smaller in job sectors where pay transparency(
22、透明度)is a must: For example, among federal government workers, theres just 13 percent pay gap between men and women, and in state government, its about 17 percent. In private, for-profit companies, salaries generally kept secretly, that number jumps to 29 percent. For far too long, the idea of sharin
23、g how much youre paid has been off-limits, kind of like talking about what you weigh. But that culture of secrecy makes pay differences difficult to detect. If employees arent aware of whos earning what, its hard to know when someone is being cheated. 28. Which one is the authors opinion according t
24、o Paragraph l?A. Sharing how much you make feels taboo.B. Being willing to share salaries is acceptable.C. Knowledge should find the worth in jobs. D. It is who earns what that matters in industries29. What are the data from the U. S. Census Bureau used to prove?A. Greater differences in gender sala
25、ry.B. Women of color getting less paid.C. Facts of the released information.D. Necessity of sharing salary information.30. What can we learn from the numbers in Paragraph 3?A. Releasing information of salaries is a must to private companies.B. Jobs in state departments can get a higher pay than thos
26、e in others.C. Sharing salary information can better narrow the wage gaps.D. Government should make companies share more salary information.31. Where probably does this passage come from?A. A financial analysis. B. A job-hunting magazine.C. A government regulation. D. A survey of private firms.DRese
27、archers led by Associate Professor Naoto Hirano from Tohoku University have discovered a new petit-spot volcano(次点火山)at the oldest section of the Pacific Plate.Petit-spot volcanoes are a relatively new phenomenon on Earth. They are young, small volcanoes that come about along cracks from the base of
28、 tectonic plates(构造板块). As the tectonic plates sink deeper into the Earths upper mantle(地幔), cracks occur where the plate begins to bend causing small volcanoes to erupt. The first discovery of petit-spot volcanoes was made in 2006 near the Japan Trench, located to the northeast of Japan.Rock sample
29、s collected from previous studies of petit-spot volcanoes show that the magma(岩浆)erupted comes directly from the asthenosphere(岩流圈)the uppermost part of Earths mantle which drives the movement of tectonic plates. Studying petit-spot volcanoes provides a window into the largely unknown asthenosphere,
30、 giving scientists a greater understanding of plate tectonics, the kind of rocks existing there, and the melting process undergone below the tectonic plates.The volcano was discovered in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, near Marcus Island, Japans easternmost point. The volcano is thought to ha
31、ve erupted less than 3 million years ago due to the sinking of the Pacific Plate deeper into the mantle of the Mariana Trench. Previously, this area is thought to have contained only seamounts and islands formed 70140 million years ago. The research team initially suspected the presence of a small v
32、olcano after observing data collected by the Japan Coast Guard. They then analyzed rock samples collected by the detector Shnkai 6 500, diving to depths of 6500 meters and observing the presence of volcano.“The discovery of this new Volcano provides an exciting opportunity for us to explore this are
33、a further, and hopefully reveal further petit-spot volcano,” says Professor Hirano. He adds, “This will tell us more about the true nature of the asthenosphere” Professor Hirano and his team will continue to explore the site for similar volcanoes in the future32. What does the petit-spot volcano eru
34、pt from?A. Cracks formed in tectonic plates bending.B. Plates sinking deeper into the mantle.C. Rocks from the base of tectonic plates.D. Movements of the magma of the mantle.33. What benefits more from the discovery of the new petit-spot volcano?A. Researching the movement of the upper mantle.B. Un
35、derstanding the unknown asthenosphere.C. Studying the magma from the asthenosphere.D. Analyzing the process of tectonic movements.34. Which is the key condition in confirming the discovery?A. The discovery of volcano in western Pacific Ocean.B. The existence of seamounts and islands in Marina Trench
36、.C. The data of volcano collected by the Japan Coast Guard.D. The rock samples collected by the detector Shnkai 6 500. 35. Which can be the best title of the passage?A. Asthenosphere Getting New Ways to ObserveB. Detector Giving Evidence to Petit-spot VolcanoC. Petit-spot Volcano Discovered in the P
37、acificD. Exciting Opportunity for Exploring the Pacific第二节 （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。How to Deal with Emotional EatingEmotioinal eating is when people use food as a way to deal with feelings instead of to satisfy hunger. When done a lot especially without realiz
38、ing it, emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being. _36_Find proper ways to handle the situations and feelings that make you turn to food. For example, do you come home from school each day and automatically head to the kitchen? Stop and ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Is
39、 your stomach growling(隆隆响)? Are you having difficulty concentrating? _37_ Always keep that in mind._38_ One of the best ways to keep track is with a mood and food journal. Write down what you ate, how much, and how you felt as you ate (e.g., bored, happy, worried, sad, mad) and whether you were rea
40、lly hungry or just eating for comfort. Through journaling, you will start to see patterns emerging between what you feel and what you eat. Find help even when we understand whats going on. Its not easy, especially when we understand that emotional eating has already led to weight and self-esteem iss
41、ues. So dont go it alone when you dont have to. _39_ For example, fitness experts can get your bodys feel-good chemicals firing through exercise instead of food.Talk to your doctor if worried about eating habit. _40_ They can help you reach your weight-loss goals and put you in touch with profession
42、als.A. Thus keep more time to relax.B. So lets find some ways to face it.C. You can take advantage of expert help.D. Write down the emotions that cause your eating.E. if you have more chance to eat, just resist the food you like.F. If these signs point to hunger, choose something light and healthy.G
43、. They can professionally help you get a healthier relationship with food.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节 （共 15小题；每小题 1 分，满分15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。What if you lived in Washington and couldnt cut wood or afford to pay someone to do it? _41_, Shane McDaniel and his twin sons
44、are happy to lend a(n) _42_. The three men cut truckloads(大量)of woodthen _43_ it to those in need.The _44_ started as a father-son bonding project. “I had to cut wood with my dad. He _45_ loved doing it,” says Shane, a divorced father of six. He wanted to _46_ that feeling, so he and the twins _47_
45、the summer of 2018 like the Paul Bunyans. The result was a great wail of wood piled up around their house. To buy that much would _48_ about $ 10 000.It was too much for the McDaniels to use themselves, and when the weather turned cold, Shane started _49_ of others. He posted on Facebook to _50_ hel
46、p to those in need. The response was _51_. One man offered to donate a wood-burning stove. Others raced over to Shanes mini-mart(小型超市), with more wood for the _52_.Single mom Katelyn and her four-year-old daughter _53_ a wood-burning stove as their only resource of heat, so it was a relief to receiv
47、e a truckload of firewood _54_ the McDaniels. “To get that much wood brought me to tears,” she said. “So much stress and _55_ is off my shoulders. I couldnt be more thankful.”41 A. Finally B. Luckily C. Suddenly D. Strangely42. A. hand B. name C. support D. ear43. A. contributed B. donated C. sold D
48、. devoted44. A. dream B. activity C. favor D. idea45. A. just B. even C. yet D. still46. A. show off B. bring out C. pass along D. give away47. A. predicted B. consumed C. took D. spent 48. A. cost B. raise C. provide D. accumulate 49. A. knowing B. accusing C. complaining D. thinking 50. A. announc
49、e B. require C. offer D. want51. A. immediate B. entire C. adequate D. funny 52. A. help B. pile C. emergency D. demand 53. A. call for B. hope for C. rely on D. stand by 54. A. from B. of C. for D. with 55. A. delight B. curiosity C. pain D. anxiety 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1 个适当的单词或括号
50、内单词的正确形式。It is known to all that women live longer than men _56_ (general), because men are under more pressure than women, but a research found that character also had an influence _57_ life span. There were over 200 people who were older than 100 _58_ (take) the experiment and the result showed th
51、at people who were outgoing lived longer.The conclusion of the experiment helps people to cultivate the good character. The one who is sympathetic and more likely to cooperate with others _59_ (live) longer. It is easy to understand the reason. He likes to share _60_ (happy) and sorrow with his frie
52、nds. When he is in trouble, many friends will come to help him. So he lives with _61_ (little) pressure.So in the family, as parents behaviors influences _62_ (they) children greatly, they will decide what character their children will have. The parents _63_ are open-minded and optimistic will lead
53、the kids to 64 bright future and live happily and longer.Character cant decide peoples fate, but WC can learn _65_ (make) some changes and to be a better person. A healthy man means both physically and mentally healthy.第四部分 写作（共两小节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假定你是学生会主席李华，代表学校邀请英国教师Mr. Smith来你校主持暑期夏令营活动。请你写封邮件，
54、告知他暑假夏令营的一些安排。内容包括：1. 时间：8月16日至20日；2. 对象；高一新生；3. 目的：激发学生对英语学习的兴趣；4. 活动：上午学习英语，下午参观城市景观。注意： 1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr. Smith,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 （满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。On one sunny afternoon in August, Riley and I were over the moon when Mom and Dad said we w
55、ere renting an RV for a family camping trip because our family hadnt been out for several months. Mom researched nearby areas for a long time and finally zeroed in on about five hours away from our home. We packed everything wed need, including sleeping bags, tents, chairs, sunscreen and about a mil
56、lion other thingsinto the RV and headed off to the mountains. On the way, Riley and I talked happily about what we would do in the evening: singing, dancing around the fire, enjoying the moon and a million other things. Arriving at the campsite, Dad drove past a small office building but then hit th
57、e brakes when he saw someone run out and wave for him to stop. Apparently, We needed to stop to register for our campsite.After registering at the front office, Dad drove the RV down to the camping area and parked. “Riley, Sean, you need to help set up the site,” Mom said. We all pitched in, draggin
58、g out our camp chairs and other supplies and soon we were ready to kick back and relax. Sitting at the picnic table, I popped opened a bag of chips. “Lets get some music going, Dad said. “Hey, wheres the electrical hook-up?” “Oh, boy,” Mom said. “We are in the tents-only area, where theres no electr
59、icity. Were not even supposed to be in this area with an RV.” We had no choice but to choose another camping site.Twenty minutes later, wed broken camp and packed everything back in the RV. Mom drove around the campgrounds until we spotted other RVs and then pulled to a stop. After we unpacked every
60、thing, I sniffed and was immediately slammed with the most horrible stench Id ever smelled in my entire life. “Were right near the dumpsters!” I groaned. What to do next? Again we had no choice but to find a new one.Paragraph 1:We quickly shoved everything back into the RV, and drove a different spo
61、t. _Paragraph 2:Dad finally laughed and said, “Its time to start enjoying this camping trip. Lets get a fire started.” _参考答案A篇 ADBB篇 CBADC篇 BDCAD篇 ABDC七选五 BFDCG完形填空 BABDA CDADC ACAD语法填空56.generally 57.on 58.talking 59.will live 60.happiness61.less 62.their 63.who/that 64.a 65.to make 应用文写作Dear Mr. S
62、mith,I am Li Hua, president of the Student Union. On behalf of our school, I would like to invite you to host our summer camp.The camp runs for five days from August 16 to 20. So you need to arrive a day earlier. All the members of the summer camp are from Senior one, who all have a strong appetite
63、for English. And the purpose of the activity is to arouse their interest. Generally speaking, language learning lasts two hours in the morning. In the afternoon, students will be guided to visit attractions to learn the history of the city and practice spoken English, as well.Looking forward to your
64、 coming.Yours,Li Hua 【参考答案】Paragraph 1: We quickly shoved everything back into the RV,anddrove to a different spot. After making sure there were no bad smells,or any other problems,we unpacked all the thingsandset up our campsiteagain. When Mom tried to pluginthe extension cord,she couldnt find the
65、electrical hook-up,andthats because it wasonthe other side of the RV! Wed parkedinthe wrong direction. Dad climbedinthe RVandstarted to turn it around. Pop! There must have been a sharp rock because now the RV had a flat tire. “What do we do nowcall for help?” Mom asked. Paragraph 2: Dad finally lau
66、ghedandsaid,“Its time to start enjoying this camping trip. Lets get a fire started.” Facing the dilemma,we had to follow Dads advice. Quickly,a fire was started,andwe sat by it,relaxing ourselves from a days exhaustion.Inthe quiet mountain,under the starry sky,DadandMom began to sing,adding pleasant music to the unforgettable night. Though we had several setbacks,it was the best family camping tripIve ever had.
