1、河南省鹤壁市高中2020-2021学年高二英语上学期尖子生联赛调研试题（三）第二部分：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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe diversity of the courses you can take in the College of Arts & Sciences is extraordinary:Academic Distribution RequirementsThe Colleges academic distribution requirem
2、ents will include: effective writing foreign language beyond the introductory level. imaginative and critical thinkingTo choose your courses for a semester, use the Class Roster. It shows the schedule of all classes offered in a particular term, along with class enrollment information and course det
3、ails.The Class Roster is updated frequently.To plan your classes over your four years at Cornell, use the Courses of Study. It represents Cornells full catalog of courses and is published annually. It provides information on Cornell degree programs, requirements, policies and procedures.If you need
4、help, call 607-255-5004 for an appointment with an advising dean. Or contact a career counselor in the Arts & Sciences Career Development Center at 607-255-4166 to talk about your interests and how they can translate into a major and a future career.A New CurriculumOn October 30, 2018, the College o
5、f Arts & Sciences faculty（教员）approved a new undergraduate curriculum to be carried out over the next two to three years. The new curriculum focuses on the theme of exploration and reaffirms the colleges commitment to a liberal arts and sciences education. Students who have questions about the new cu
6、rriculum can view the approved proposal on the Course Designer app of Cornell.Innovative LearningIf youre one of the 3,000 students across the university taking biology or physics at the College, you may be part of an innovative（创新的）classroom project that uses active learning, a new model that is pr
7、oving to be the quickest path to expert-level mastery.Your education at Cornell will extend far beyond the classroom. You can join a faculty members research team on campus, conduct field study research in different states or spend a semester with Cornell in Washington D.C. You could study abroad in
8、 one of more than 85 countries or develop your own research project through independent study. Give yourself the freedom to explore.Courses & Curriculum of the College of Arts & Sciences in Cornell1. If you want to plan your courses over the long run, you can use the _.A. Class Roster B. Courses of
9、StudyC. Course Designer D. Career Center2. For students involved in an innovative classroom project, they _.A. may study a new modelB. are on the quickest way to be expertsC. will get more freedom during research projectD. have advantages of studying outside the classroom3. The article is probably t
10、aken from _.A. a travel magazine B. a science reportC. a college website D. an academic journalBVijay Gupta is known to classical music lovers across the United States. He serves as first violinist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In that job, he often plays to large crowds, including many very ric
11、h people. When he is not performing, he organizes concerts for homeless people. “They have reminded me why I became a musician”， he said.Last week, Gupta was recognized for being a founder and the artistic director of Street Symphony. The group has performed at homeless shelters, jails and halfway h
12、ouses for about eight years. Gupta is among the 25 winners of the 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as the “genius grant”. Each winner will receive $625，000 over five years to use as they wish. The money is coming from a private group, the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It aw
13、ards grants(补助金) to people whose work it considers exceptional and that “inspires hope in us all.” Gupta said he got the idea for Street Symphony while teaching Nathaniel Ayers, a trained musician whose mental illness led to homelessness.The 31yearold grant winner said he does not know yet how he wi
14、ll spend the money. He has been a performer since age seven and the award will give him “space to breathe, plan and look ahead.”Another winner is Rebecca Sandefur, an associate professor of sociology and law in the University of Illinois. The Associated Press says her research actively supports new
15、ways to involve poor communities in the US. justice system.47yearold Sandefur created the first national mapping of civil legal aid providers. It shows which states had the financial resources to provide such aid and which did not. She also found that the cost of legal services is only one of the th
16、ings preventing poor people from getting lawyers. Among the others are fears about unfairness in the legal system. Sandefur noted that a lot of attention has been paid to problems with the criminal justice system, but more attention must be paid to the civil side of the law, which also affects milli
17、ons of people.4. Why did Gupta win the award?A. For his achievements in classical music. B. For performing for large crowds.C. For organizing a group playing for the homeless.D. For the friendship with Nathaniel Ayers.5. What do we know about Mac Arthur Fellowship?A. It is founded by the government.
18、B. It offers $625，000 to 25 winners in 2018.C. It allows the winners to use the money freely.D. It awards people who make great contributions to society.6. What was the extraordinary thing that Sandefur did?A. She offered legal aids to the poor freely.B. She made the legal system fairer.C. She paid
19、more attention to the criminal justice system.D. She made it easier to get legal help for the poor.7. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. Grant Winners, Inspiring the PoorB. The City Homeless, in Need of HelpC. Vijay Gupta, an Extraordinary ViolinistD. MacArthur Foundation, Awarding Excep
20、tional workCTheir cheery song brightens many a winters day.But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much.Robins are singing all nightas well as during the day,British-based researchers say.David Dominoni,of Glasgow University,said that light from street lamps,takeaway signs
21、and homes is affecting the birds biological clocks,leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.Dr Dominoni,who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns,said lack of sleep could put the birds health at risk.His study shows that when robins are exposed to ligh
22、t at night in the lab,it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day.And the more birds are exposed to light,the more active they are at night.He told people at a conference,“There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the da
23、y they are still singing.Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy.So by increasing their song output,there might be some costs of energy.”And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light.Blackbirds and seagulls are also being more nocturnal.Dr Dominoni said,“In Glasgo
24、w where I live,gulls are a serious problem.I have people coming to me sayingYou are the bird expert.Can you help us kill these gulls?.During the breeding(繁殖)season,between April and June,they are very active at night and very noisy and people cant sleep.”Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light p
25、ollution,other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise.However,some birds thrive(兴旺)in noisy environments.A study from California Polytechnic University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machine
26、ry.It is thought that they are taking advantage of their predators(天敌) escaping to quieter areas.8.According to Dr Dominonis study,what causes robins to sing so much?A. The breeding season. B. The light in modern life. C. The dangerous environment. D. The noise from heavy machinery.9.What is the res
27、earchers concern over the increase of birds song output?A. The environment might be polluted. B.The peoples hearing might be affected.C. The industry cost might be increased. D. The birds health might be damaged.10.What does the underlined word“nocturnal”in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Active at night.B. Ina
28、ctive at night.C. Active during the day.D. Inactive during the day.11.Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments?A. Because there are fewer dangers. B. Because there is more food to eat.C. Because there is less light pollution. D. Because there are more places to take shelter.DBy now, we are all
29、 aware that social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, in business, on the world-at-large. Social media websites revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the Web. However, aside from seeing your friends new baby on Facebook, or reading about Justin Biebers latest c
30、onflict with the law on Twitter, what are some of the real influences?Social networks offer the opportunity for people to re-connect with their old friends and acquaintances, make new friends, share ideas and pictures, and many other activities. Users can keep pace with the latest global and local d
31、evelopments, and participate in campaigns and activities of their choice. Professionals use social media sites like LinkedIn to enhance their career and business development. Students can work together with their peers to improve their academic and communication skills.Unfortunately there are a few
32、downsides too to social networking. If you are not careful, immoral people can target you for cyber bullying and disturbance on social sites. School children, young girls, and women can fall victim to online attacks which can create tension and suffering. If you are a victim of cyber bullying, do no
33、t take it lying down, but try to take appropriate legal action against the attacker.Many companies have blocked social networks as addicted employees can distract themselves on such sites, instead of focusing on work. In fact, studies show that British companies have lost billions of dollars per yea
34、r in productivity because of social media addiction among employees.Also, what you carelessly post on the Net can come back to trouble you. Revealing(泄露) personal information on social sites can make users vulnerable(易受伤害的)to crimes like identity theft, stalking, etc. Many companies perform a backgr
35、ound check on the Web before hiring an employee. If a potential employee has posted something embarrassing on social media, it can greatly affect their chances of getting the job. The same holds true for our relationships too, as our loved ones and friends may get to know if we post something undesi
36、rable on social networks.Social media has its advantages and drawbacks as each coin has two sides. It is up to each user to use social sites wisely to enhance their professional and social life, and exercise caution to ensure they do not fall victim to online dangers.12. Paragraph 2 mainly shows tha
37、t social networks _.A. help students finish their homeworkB. offer professionals good chancesC. benefit users in various waysD. guide users to make right choices13. Faced with problems caused by social media, some companies _.A. forbid the use of social networks during work time B. avoid posting emb
38、arrassing informationC. refuse to hire potential addicted employees D. take legal action against the attackers14. The main purpose of this passage is to _.A. share experiences in using social media B. remind people to wisely use social mediaC. provide some advice on social problems D. raise public a
39、wareness of social problems15. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?(P-point; Sp-sub-point;C-conclusion)A. B. C. D. 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。The Types to Live Below Your Full PotentialHuman potential is unlimited, but unfortunatel
40、y, many do not use their true potential. 16 Here are some types to live below your true potential. Let yourself be affected by minor issues. Sometimes we may be affected by small issues. 17 One way to check if something is worth thinking over is to ask yourself this question:Will this matter in one
41、years time? If not, then its probably not worth your energy to think about these things. Focus on things that do matter in the long run instead. Blame others for your difficulty. Is there anything youre blaming others for in your life? 18 For example, if you blame your parents for your obesity, youl
42、l continue to remain obese because in your mind they are the reason why youre obese. Youll never have the power to change the situation until you take responsibility for it. Try to do everything by yourself. Are you someone who likes to do everything yourself? So do I, but over the years Ive realize
43、d that this prevents me from achieving more. 19 Start by removing the less important tasks and doing the more important ones, and youll notice a big difference. 20 Many people set small goals because theyre afraid to fail. Actually what theyre really afraid of is to realize what theyve always had th
44、e power to achieve. So set your highest goals today. You should try to achieve them because they are what you deserve. A. Set small goals. B. Believe that you can make it. C. You give others power over that part of your life. D. While these emotions are normal, often these issues arent important in
45、the long run. E. Trying to do everything means youre not able to do the higher level, important things. F. Still worse, they waste it by carrying out tasks that are a poor use of their time and energy. G. In fact, when you blame someone for what youre going through, you refuse responsibility.第三部分 英语
46、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，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Ive learned a lesson that accepting kindness is important, too. Im a social worker and have been _21_ more time recently with those unlucky people that some might say are less _22_. I had a wonderful
47、interaction(互动) this past week, when I had the _23_ of being the receiver of kindness. I was speaking to a gentleman who has bad luck and is in _24_. We were just talking for a while and getting to _25_ each other.Towards the end of our evening he said he wanted to _26_ me a hamburger at the nearby
48、fast food restaurant. In time before, I would have _27_ that he let me buy him a meal, since he had a greater _28_ than I. But my kindness experience has taught me the _29_ of being a good receiver, too. So I told him if he _30_ wanted to do that I would be _31_ to share a meal with him.It was great
49、! He was so happy to be able to _32_ something like that and he was _33_ the entire time. I felt glad to _34_ the wonderful feeling of someones giving. We _35_ some great conversation(交谈) and I could see it _36_ so much to him.As we parted ways, instead of me feeling bad that he probably spent his l
50、ast few _37_ on our meal, I smiled and felt with a wonderful _38_ of connection and gratitude. Its not only fun to be a receiver of kindness, _39_ this also gives someone else the chance to be the _40_. That is important, too.21. A. wastingB. killingC. spending D. saving22. A. active B. fortunateC.
51、famous D. familiar23. A. chance B. priceC. right D. method24. A. return B. prisonC. common D. trouble25. A. know B. hateC. love D. encourage26. A. borrow B. buyC. make D. show27. A. noticed B. demandedC. ordered D. insisted28. A. need B. lifeC. wish D. wealth29. A. truth B. powerC. importance D. bas
52、e30. A. exactly B. reallyC. selflessly D. briefly31. A. happy B. generousC. sad D. peaceful32. A. create B. refuseC. ignore D. do33. A. regretting B. shoutingC. smiling D. praising34. A. send out B. take awayC. calm down D. go through35. A. missed B. avoidedC. shared D. judged36. A. changed B. remai
53、nedC. lost D. meant37. A. choices B. dollarsC. efforts D. times38. A. sight B. prideC. act D. sense39. A. and B. orC. but D. so40. A. giver B. helperC. receiver D. donator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。Kentucky Fried Chicken has launched a new themed branch in honor of Lei
54、 Feng, a legendary soldier _41_(celebrate) in China for his _42_(self) and modest spirits, in his hometown Changsha, Hunan province.The restaurant opened last Sunday, two days before the _43_(office) remembrance day marked across the country every year on March 5 _44_ people celebrate his spirits by
55、 showing goodwill and giving _45_ helping hand to others.The restaurant will organize series of activities and also cooperate with the local Lei Feng Memorial Hall to _46_(well) promote Lei Fengs spirits. _47_ the entrance to the restaurant stand two big Leilike statues and its inner part _48_(decor
56、ate) with Leis cartoon portraits and quotes from his diary, with words from his poems playing in the background.He Min, general manager of KFC in Hunan Province, told that in addition to the themed restaurant, they will also launch a project devoted to Leis virtues in 250 outlets(门店) across the prov
57、ince, including _49_(provide) free drinking water and resting _50_(place) for gate guards.第二部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2 只
58、允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Last Monday, it hit me that my beloved grandmother birthday was around the corner. I decided to make her an unique present. Without the slightest hesitation, I threw me into creating this priceless album. I turned on the computer, carefully selected some photos, added to some d
59、ecorations, and designed each pages carefully. Eventually, an album of love born. Looked at my work with satisfaction, I couldnt help imagining how delightedly my grandma would be.Soon, the big day arrived. At the birthday party, I presented the album to Grandma. The moment she saw the special gift,
60、 she hugs me affectionately, tears rolling in her eyes, what made my parents smile genuinely as well.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，留学生Andy对中国诗词很感兴趣，想找一名共同学习者请写信向他推荐你的一位同学，内容包括： 1介绍该同学的基本情况； 2推荐理由； 3表达期望 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。鹤壁高中2022届高二年级尖子生联赛调研三英语试卷答案阅读理解：1-3 BDC 4-7 CCDA 8-11 BDAA 12-15 CABB 16
61、-20 FDGEA完形填空：21-25 CBADA 26-30 BDACB 31-35 ADCBC 36-40 DBDCA语法填空：41. celebrated 42. selfless/unselfish 43.official 44. when 45. a 46. better 47. At 48. is decorated 49. providing 50. places改错：1. grandmother-grandmothers 2. an-a 3. me-myself 4. to删去 5. pages-page 6. born前加was 7. Looked-Looking 8. de
62、lightedly-delighted 9. hugs-hugged 10. what-which书面表达：Dear Andy, Im more than pleased to know that you are quite interested in Chinese poems and want a co-learner. It is my pleasure to introduce to you one of my best friends, Lin Yang, who also loves them. Firstly, he, who is among the most diligent
63、 students in our school, not only studies hard, but also behaves well. Secondly, he stands out for his Chinese, especially in poems. Last but not least, he is warm-hearted and willing to help others in need.Therefore, I recommend him to you with all my heart and I am looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua
