1、绝密启用前绝密启用前2021年高考英语考前查缺补漏抢分密押卷(原卷版)(新高考卷)(考试时间:100分钟 试卷满分:120分)注意事项:1答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。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(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) 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。ALittle-Known
2、 Picturesque IslandsTravelers up for adventure and relaxation off the beaten path may find the right fit at one of the many lesser-known, picture-perfect islands scattered(散布) around the world. Culebra, Puerto RicoThe island is proud of 10 pristine white, sandy beaches along its shoreline and a lush
3、 forest, with no ports, holiday villages or huge crowds to contend with. Only about 2,000 people inhabit (住)the island, surrounded by clear blue waters. A former shelter for pirates(海盗), abandoned military equipment can be found around Culebra.les des Saintes, GuadeloupeGuadeloupe is a small volcani
4、c archipelago of nine islands - only two of which are inhabited by over 40 thousand people. With French and Caribbean lifestyle and culture, the islands offer white sandy beaches, sailing, snorkelling, and panoramic views. Saba, Lesser AntillesSaba, with a population of 7.7 thousand, provides a more
5、 active experience than some of the other island vacations with rugged(崎岖的) topography and an extinct 2,910-foot, rainforests and hiking for those who like to hit the trail. Unlike other islands there are not beaches to speak of, Saba remains originally untouched, maintaining its natural beauty.Faka
6、rava, French PolynesiaThe island, declared a nature reserve, is so remote its pink-sand beaches rarely appear on maps. It is inhabited, with just over 800 people living in small villages scattered around the island. 1.What can we find about pirates on this island?A. Used military equipment. B. Aband
7、oned shelters. C. A holiday village. D. A port.2.Which island has the smallest population?A. Culebra, Puerto Rico B. Saba, Lesser AntillesC. Fakarava, French Polynesia. D. les des Saintes, Guadeloupe3.What makes Saba, Lesser Antilles different from the other islands?A. The . B. No beaches. C. Natura
8、l beauty. D. No villages.BIts hard to put a price on introducing my family to the wonders of the wilderness in Yellowstone. Still, I was nervous about joining the crowds there this summer. Americas national parks are being “loved to death”,which was why I was worried as my family planned a vacation
9、there during the summer peak season. Would it be better if there were no other people standing a few feet away from us?Given that our schedule required making the trip at a time of peak visits, my family made an agreement before the trip, determined to view other visitors as companions, not spoilers
10、 on the journey while looking for ways to connect along the way.“I just encounter people. This kind of experience renews our faith in humanity.” said Mr. Eaton, a hiker we met as he packed his equipment for photography along a trail. Just like us, he had come to see ancient pines, the oldest living
11、things on Earth.So had Alex Steinhoff, another hiker climbing the rocky trail as the sun dipped low. When he and Mr. Eaton met, their shared interest in night-sky photography prompted Mr. Steinhoff to rush back to his car for equipment. Here two people who had never met before were sharing an experi
12、ence.As they were taking pictures by flashlight, my family was also gazing up into some of the darkest skies in America from an outdoor program the park had arranged.While human connections enriched our travels, the other side is also vital. The parks offer plenty of seclusion. Stepping half a mile
13、down a less-traveled trail is enough to feel a world away, which provides lots of animal habitat. We were heartened to learn that Zion National Park in Utah is now home to a, a rarity, which are endangered species struggling to recover in the wild. Meanwhile, by allowing only park-managed buses to d
14、rive into Zion Canyon, the park has smoothed a path for people to visit without blocking the road.On our day in Zion, we didnt see any condors, but we drew inspiration from seeing the land called home. Mr. Eaton, now preparing for a trip to Rocky Mountain, says, “I always come back different after b
15、eing out in nature. ” And I feel quite the same. 24. What was the authors concern when planning a visit to Yellowstone?A. The high admission fees. B. The overcrowding of the park. C. The fear of the wilderness. D. The long distance to be covered. 25. Why did the family set for their trip to the Nati
16、onal Park?A. To see scenery there only. B. To watch animals living there.C. To get connected with people. D. To avoid being disturbed by others.26. What does the underlined word “seclusion” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. Must-to-see magnificent scenery. B. Untouched wilderness in an area. C. Packs of vi
17、sitors gathering somewhere. D. Frequently-visited attractions. 27. How did the author feel about their trip to the Yellowstone Park?A. It was worth it.B. It strengthened his family ties.C. It spoiled his mood. D. It was dangerous. CResearchers have discovered that beavers (海狸) have a positive effect
18、 on the environment. According to a new study, their activity helps to reduce flooding and pollution, and can boost populations of fish and other wildlife.A team of scientists led by Professor Richard Brazier from the University of Exeter studied wild Eurasian beavers living on the River Otter, in D
19、evon, for five years. Beavers build dams in rivers out of branches. These dams create pools of calm water where they can build their homes, which are called lodges. They slide into river banks or use existing holes, with entrances hidden just underwater where they are safe from predators (食肉动物). The
20、 researchers found that dams clean the river water because soil and pollution such as wastes and fertiliser (肥料) running off land nearby gets trapped and held by the tangled branches. As a result, there were 37% more fish in ponds created by the dams than in areas without beavers. The dams also slow
21、 the speed at which flood water flows downriver after heavy rain, reducing the risk of flooding to farmland and vulnerable villages. In places, the slower water spreads out across nearby unfarmed land, creating new wetlands that are a valuable wildlife habitat. A few small areas of farmland have als
22、o been flooded, but the report says this problem can be solved by removing parts of dams, perhaps, or running pipes through them to allow water to flow more freely.Beavers were once hunted for their fur, and were wiped out in England in the 16th century. They appeared on the River Otter in 2008, but
23、 no one knows how they got there. In 2014, the Government planned to remove the beavers, but Devon Wildlife Trust persuaded officials to change their minds.28. What is one advantage of beavers found in the new study? A. They can stop flooding. B. They contribute a lot to pollution. C. They can incre
24、ase the number of fish. D. They can protect wildlife against their enemies.29. Where do beavers make their homes? A. On the dams. B. In the pools. C. Below the branches. D. Beyond the banks.30. Why are there more fish in ponds created by the dams? A. The water there is clean. B. No fertiliser is fou
25、nd there. C. New wetlands are created. D. The river flows more freely.31. What will the Government most probably do in the future? A. Do more research on the beavers.B. Build more habitats for animals.C. Limit the use of poison.D. Protect the beavers.DAddiction to watching seven episodes of Real Hou
26、sewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isnt going to melt our brains. In fact, studies suggest that “playing a video game or watching a movie or television show can restore some psychological resources,” says Robin Nabi, PhD, a professor of communication at t
27、he University of California, Santa Barbara, who specializes in the effects of media on emotions.Though the benefits have yet to be studied long-term and our problems dont magically disappear once we turn off the tube, rest can reduce stress levels. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy some downtime
28、is also a key part of self-sympathy, which helps prevent anxiety and depression.“We dont focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being,” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can det
29、ract (损害) from the benefits they offer us.”Therefore, its time to embrace our need for pleasure. One big reason to do so is that talking about our common interests and pursuits, whatever they may be, is a way to connect with others. The most important value of a guilty pleasure might just be the bon
30、d it can create between people who share it. Youll never find those connections if you dont speak up. So stop apologizing. You might just find that it reduces any remaining guilt and makes it easier to discover more things you enjoy.“Lots of the time, guilty pleasures get talked about in terms of ge
31、nre (类型),” says Nabi. But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably dont like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music? Whatever it is, find your little niche and go for that. And dont be ashamed of what that is, because clea
32、rly its doing something for you.”12. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage? A. By listing examples. B. By giving definitions. C. By making a contrast. D. By providing background information.13. What does Nabi think of peoples guilty feeling about pleasure? A. It is normal.B. It is b
33、eneficial. C. It is confusing. D. It is unnecessary.14. What does the underlined word “niche” in the last paragraph refer to? A. A job someone is responsible for. B. An activity suitable for someone. C. A pleasure bringing someone guilt. D. A small case someone cares little about.15. Which of follow
34、ing opinions would the author agree with? A. Dont be addicted to entertainment. B. Develop new hobbies to reduce pressure. C. View our demand for pleasure positively. D. Stay away from guilty pleasures.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。What is a database? A database i
35、s a collection of data or information that is organized, stored, and accessed electronically. 16 There are three main distinguishing aspects of any database:It is relevant. When searching for information in the database, you should be able to customize your search to get results relevant to you. The
36、re are several ways to search through a database, for example, using discipline-specific terminology (术语), keywords, subject headings, etc. 17 18 One of the main differences between the information you find on the internet and that in databases is that the information found in databases is often pee
37、r-reviewed. Furthermore, the information in the database should have key identifiers such as the publication details, authors name, and a summary that you can use to evaluate the informations credibility.It is accessible. First of all, access to the library is either free or purchased by patrons (赞助
38、者) so that you can access the information within it at no price. 19 Secondly, the database should provide the full-text of the articles, meaning you will not need to go to the library or the source to do so. 20 It is an academic search engine. It doesnt always have the articles full texts, and you m
39、ay have to go to their libraries and find or pay for them. Also, the search engine scours the internet for information that seems academic, and some of this information isnt always peer-reviewed. A. It is reliable.B. It is reasonable.C. You may have to pay a small subscription fee as an independent
40、researcher.D. Google Scholar isnt a database using these aspects as a determining criterion.E. It is organized so that searching and finding this information is easy and rapid.F. They are all relevant factors to be referred to when searching educational databases.G. You can set limitations such as t
41、he source type and the date or search by author or title.。第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was a cool moment on a hot July day.Six-year-old Amiyah Dantzler-Clay and her 5-year-old brother Jayden saw a police officer 21 in front of their Baltimor
42、e home and figured he could use a 22 . So they took him an ice cream.Police Maj. Richard Gibson was in the neighborhood that day looking for ways to help 23 the area for residents, two days after a murder outside an empty house. Instead he was the beneficiary of the kids 24 gesture, rolling down his
43、 window to 25 the refreshing, icy, grape-flavor ice treat.“It was just the 26 thing,” he said.“My purpose is to make their lives 27 ,” Gibson continued. “They 28 in my district. . This gave me some affirmation(肯定) of what my 29 is every morning when I wake up.”Mom Erica Dantzler said it didnt 30 her
44、 when they asked if they could bring him the cool treat. Both kids are 31 about first responders who have been putting their 32 on the line each day as essential workers during the pandemic. Amiyah wants to become a police officer when she 33 , while Jayden dreams of becoming a(n) 34 .“Good deeds ar
45、e especially important in trying times. Im very 35 that they did such a beautiful act of kindness,” she said.21.A.seatedB. parkedC. standingD. walking22.A.treatB. smileC. dietD. sale23.A.clean B. developC. improveD. estimate24.A.cleverB. influentialC. interestingD. thoughtful 25.A.buyB. shiftC. acce
46、pt D. refuse26.A.coldestB. dearestC. cheapestD. sweetest 27.A.richerB. better C. easierD. warmer28.A.liveB. workC.travelD. crowd29.A.purposeB. achievementC. progressD. position30.A.attractB. pleaseC. surpriseD. frighten 31.A.angryB. excitedC. disappointedD. crazy32.A.moneyB. healthC. careerD. family
47、33.A.gives upB. grows upC. rises upD. makes up34.A.teacherB. designerC. firefighterD. engineer35.A.proudB. confidentC. confusedD. embarrassedA. purpose目标;B. achievement成就; C. progress 进步; D. position位置。故选A。第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5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。Organic produce is grown without synt
48、hetic fertilizers(合成肥料) or pesticides(杀虫剂), but that doesnt mean its 36 (necessary) better than conventionally grown produce from a climate point of view. 37 some cases it can be worseorganic farms often require more land. In general, what you eat matters a lot more than 38 it comes from, since tran
49、sportation accounts for only about 6 percent of foods total climate footprint. Some fruits and vegetables 39 (transport) by plane can have a high carbon footprint. By contrast, apples, oranges, and bananas are often shipped by sea, which 40 (be) more fuel efficient. Cold-climate vegetables such as c
50、arrots, and potatoes can 41 (store) after the fall harvest and last through the winter.Its true that one person alone can have only a tiny impact on the global climate problem. On the other hand ,if many people made 42 (change) to their diets, that could start to add up. As the worlds population kee
51、ps 43 (grow), farmers will need to produce less carbon and grow 44 (many) food on less land to limit the destruction of forest. Experts have argued that it would make 45 big difference if the worlds heaviest meat eaters reducedeven slightly. 第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,学校正在举行“用英语讲中国文化”设计大赛,你准备
52、制作一张介绍中国书法的海报。内容包括:1. 书法的意义;2. 书法的作用。注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Chinese Calligraphy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。Corine Bastide gently locked the door to her boyfriends apartment, not wanting to wake him. It was 11 p.m. on July 23, 2019, still humid(潮湿) after a day that
53、 reached 31 degrees Celsius. Restless after an argument earlier with her ex-husband about their three sons, there was no way she would be able to sleep. So, she has(删掉) decided to drive home, an easy 36-kilometer trip. There was little traffic. Corine held the steering wheel tightly as she concentra
54、ted on both the road and thoughts of her boys Hadrien, Audric and Dorian. “Without them, Id be nothing.” Lost in her thoughts, she only noticed the car shaking after she had been driving for about 20 minutes.“I told you to have the brakes serviced”, she imagined David, her boyfriend of five months,
55、telling her. There was so much going on in her lifea divorce and caring for the boys while working in a local cafeteriathat getting the car checked wasnt a priority. Until now.She guided the car into the exit lane and started to pump the brakes. Gently at first, then hard, harder. Nothing was workin
56、g! Her little grey Fiat kept picking up speed, leaning aside as she tried to control. She hit something. The car was in the air, then sliding down a slope that felt steep as a cliff, stuck between rough rocks, thick tree trunks, and overhanging branches. It took seconds, minutes, forever. Then a ter
57、rible crunching noise, metal folding in on metal, and the sound of smashing glass.In blinding pain, Corine shifted her body. It took her 15 minutes to move an inch. Corine lay on her back. She didnt realize the car had overturned. Somehow, she managed to undo her seatbelt. There was the sound of bre
58、athing, shallow, fast, and loud. Is that me? It must be nearing midnight. She should have been home by now. Thoughts were mixed up together: Am I alive? Please help me! Did anyone see me go over?Then she passed out.注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。After what seemed like several hours, it was
59、raining on and off.The next afternoon, a couple were driving along the same exit line when they spotted the flipped car.2021年高考英语考前查缺补漏抢分密押卷(解析版)(新高考卷)(考试时间:100分钟 试卷满分:120分)注意事项:1答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。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
60、考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 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) 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。ALittle-Known Picturesque IslandsTravelers up for adventure and relaxation off the beaten path may find the right fit at one of the many lesser-known, picture-perfect islands scattered(散布) around the wor
61、ld. Culebra, Puerto RicoThe island is proud of 10 pristine white, sandy beaches along its shoreline and a lush forest, with no ports, holiday villages or huge crowds to contend with. Only about 2,000 people inhabit (住)the island, surrounded by clear blue waters. A former shelter for pirates(海盗), aba
62、ndoned military equipment can be found around Culebra.les des Saintes, GuadeloupeGuadeloupe is a small volcanic archipelago of nine islands - only two of which are inhabited by over 40 thousand people. With French and Caribbean lifestyle and culture, the islands offer white sandy beaches, sailing, s
63、norkelling, and panoramic views. Saba, Lesser AntillesSaba, with a population of 7.7 thousand, provides a more active experience than some of the other island vacations with rugged(崎岖的) topography and an extinct 2,910-foot, rainforests and hiking for those who like to hit the trail. Unlike other isl
64、ands there are not beaches to speak of, Saba remains originally untouched, maintaining its natural beauty.Fakarava, French PolynesiaThe island, declared a nature reserve, is so remote its pink-sand beaches rarely appear on maps. It is inhabited, with just over 800 people living in small villages sca
65、ttered around the island. 1.What can we find about pirates on this island?A. Used military equipment. B. Abandoned shelters. C. A holiday village. D. A port.2.Which island has the smallest population?A. Culebra, Puerto Rico B. Saba, Lesser AntillesC. Fakarava, French Polynesia. D. les des Saintes, G
66、uadeloupe3.What makes Saba, Lesser Antilles different from the other islands?A. The . B. No beaches. C. Natural beauty. D. No villages.【语篇解读】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了4个鲜为人知的风景如画的岛屿。1.A 【解析】细节理解题。从Culebra, Puerto Rico最后一句 “这里曾经是海盗的避难所,在库莱布拉周围可以找到废弃的军事装备”可知答案为A。2. D 【解析】细节理解题。通过比较每个岛屿的人口,从Fakarava, French Polynes
67、ia第二句It is inhabited, with just over 800 people living in small villages scattered around the island.可知。故答案为B。3. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三部分的第三句Unlike other islands there are not beaches to speak of“与其他岛屿不同的是,这里没有沙滩”可知选B项。BIts hard to put a price on introducing my family to the wonders of the wilderness in Y
68、ellowstone. Still, I was nervous about joining the crowds there this summer. Americas national parks are being “loved to death”,which was why I was worried as my family planned a vacation there during the summer peak season. Would it be better if there were no other people standing a few feet away f
69、rom us?Given that our schedule required making the trip at a time of peak visits, my family made an agreement before the trip, determined to view other visitors as companions, not spoilers on the journey while looking for ways to connect along the way.“I just encounter people. This kind of experienc
70、e renews our faith in humanity.” said Mr. Eaton, a hiker we met as he packed his equipment for photography along a trail. Just like us, he had come to see ancient pines, the oldest living things on Earth.So had Alex Steinhoff, another hiker climbing the rocky trail as the sun dipped low. When he and
71、 Mr. Eaton met, their shared interest in night-sky photography prompted Mr. Steinhoff to rush back to his car for equipment. Here two people who had never met before were sharing an experience.As they were taking pictures by flashlight, my family was also gazing up into some of the darkest skies in
72、America from an outdoor program the park had arranged.While human connections enriched our travels, the other side is also vital. The parks offer plenty of seclusion. Stepping half a mile down a less-traveled trail is enough to feel a world away, which provides lots of animal habitat. We were hearte
73、ned to learn that Zion National Park in Utah is now home to a, a rarity, which are endangered species struggling to recover in the wild. Meanwhile, by allowing only park-managed buses to drive into Zion Canyon, the park has smoothed a path for people to visit without blocking the road.On our day in
74、Zion, we didnt see any condors, but we drew inspiration from seeing the land called home. Mr. Eaton, now preparing for a trip to Rocky Mountain, says, “I always come back different after being out in nature. ” And I feel quite the same. 28. What was the authors concern when planning a visit to Yello
75、wstone?A. The high admission fees. B. The overcrowding of the park. C. The fear of the wilderness. D. The long distance to be covered. 29. Why did the family set for their trip to the National Park?A. To see scenery there only. B. To watch animals living there.C. To get connected with people. D. To
76、avoid being disturbed by others.30. What does the underlined word “seclusion” in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. Must-to-see magnificent scenery. B. Untouched wilderness in an area. C. Packs of visitors gathering somewhere. D. Frequently-visited attractions. 31. How did the author feel about their trip to t
77、he Yellowstone Park?A. It was worth it.B. It strengthened his family ties.C. It spoiled his mood. D. It was dangerous. 【语篇解读】 本篇为记叙文。作者全家在暑假高峰期安排了黄石国家森林公园的出行,原本担心游客过多会干扰到他们。而事实上,游客丰富了他们的旅途,与此同时,他们也见证了公园内野生动物保护的成果。21. B根据第一段Still, I was nervous about joining the crowds there this summer. Americas nat
78、ional parks are being “loved to death”,which was why I was worried as my family planned a vacation there during the summer peak season.可以得出答案。22. C根据第二段my family made an agreement before the trip, determined to view other visitors as companions,我们一家人达成协议,决定把别的游客看作是伙伴,可以得出答案。23. B 根据文章倒数第二段Stepping h
79、alf a mile down a less-traveled trail is enough to feel a world away, which provides lots of animal habitat. 和后面的具体事例可以得出答案。 24. A 根据文章最后一段but we drew inspiration from seeing the land called home. 和And I feel quite the same.我们从中获得启发,从大自然回到家也有不同的感悟。可以得出答案。 CResearchers have discovered that beavers (海
80、狸) have a positive effect on the environment. According to a new study, their activity helps to reduce flooding and pollution, and can boost populations of fish and other wildlife.A team of scientists led by Professor Richard Brazier from the University of Exeter studied wild Eurasian beavers living
81、 on the River Otter, in Devon, for five years. Beavers build dams in rivers out of branches. These dams create pools of calm water where they can build their homes, which are called lodges. They slide into river banks or use existing holes, with entrances hidden just underwater where they are safe f
82、rom predators (食肉动物). The researchers found that dams clean the river water because soil and pollution such as wastes and fertiliser (肥料) running off land nearby gets trapped and held by the tangled branches. As a result, there were 37% more fish in ponds created by the dams than in areas without be
83、avers. The dams also slow the speed at which flood water flows downriver after heavy rain, reducing the risk of flooding to farmland and vulnerable villages. In places, the slower water spreads out across nearby unfarmed land, creating new wetlands that are a valuable wildlife habitat. A few small a
84、reas of farmland have also been flooded, but the report says this problem can be solved by removing parts of dams, perhaps, or running pipes through them to allow water to flow more freely.Beavers were once hunted for their fur, and were wiped out in England in the 16th century. They appeared on the
85、 River Otter in 2008, but no one knows how they got there. In 2014, the Government planned to remove the beavers, but Devon Wildlife Trust persuaded officials to change their minds.28. What is one advantage of beavers found in the new study? A. They can stop flooding. B. They contribute a lot to pol
86、lution. C. They can increase the number of fish. D. They can protect wildlife against their enemies.29. Where do beavers make their homes? A. On the dams. B. In the pools. C. Below the branches. D. Beyond the banks.30. Why are there more fish in ponds created by the dams? A. The water there is clean
87、. B. No fertiliser is found there. C. New wetlands are created. D. The river flows more freely.31. What will the Government most probably do in the future? A. Do more research on the beavers.B. Build more habitats for animals.C. Limit the use of poison.D. Protect the beavers.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文,介绍了beaver给
88、环境带来的好的影响。28. C 【解析】细节理解题。由第一段中的“.can boost populations of fish and other wildlife.”可知,beavers可以增加鱼和其他野生动物的数量,故答案为C。29. B 【解析】细节理解题。由第二段中的“These dams create pools of calm water where they can build their homes, which are called lodges.”可知,beavers把家安在由坝围成的水池里。故答案为B。30. A 【解析】推理判断题。由第三段第一句可知,海狸建的坝可以把河
89、水弄干净,其带来的结果就是水池里的鱼比没有海狸的地方多37%,由此可以推知答案为A。31. D 【解析】推理判断题。由最后一段中的“In 2014, the Government planned to remove the beavers, but Devon Wildlife Trust persuaded officials to change their minds.”知Devon Wildlife Trust说服了政府改变主意。由此可以推断,政府会保护海狸。DAddiction to watching seven episodes of Real Housewives or “wast
90、ing” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isnt going to melt our brains. In fact, studies suggest that “playing a video game or watching a movie or television show can restore some psychological resources,” says Robin Nabi, PhD, a professor of communication at the University of
91、 California, Santa Barbara, who specializes in the effects of media on emotions.Though the benefits have yet to be studied long-term and our problems dont magically disappear once we turn off the tube, rest can reduce stress levels. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy some downtime is also a key pa
92、rt of self-sympathy, which helps prevent anxiety and depression.“We dont focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being,” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can detract (损害) from t
93、he benefits they offer us.”Therefore, its time to embrace our need for pleasure. One big reason to do so is that talking about our common interests and pursuits, whatever they may be, is a way to connect with others. The most important value of a guilty pleasure might just be the bond it can create
94、between people who share it. Youll never find those connections if you dont speak up. So stop apologizing. You might just find that it reduces any remaining guilt and makes it easier to discover more things you enjoy.“Lots of the time, guilty pleasures get talked about in terms of genre (类型),” says
95、Nabi. But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably dont like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music? Whatever it is, find your little niche and go for that. And dont be ashamed of what that is, because clearly its doing so
96、mething for you.”12. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage? A. By listing examples. B. By giving definitions. C. By making a contrast. D. By providing background information.13. What does Nabi think of peoples guilty feeling about pleasure? A. It is normal.B. It is beneficial. C. It
97、 is confusing. D. It is unnecessary.14. What does the underlined word “niche” in the last paragraph refer to? A. A job someone is responsible for. B. An activity suitable for someone. C. A pleasure bringing someone guilt. D. A small case someone cares little about.15. Which of following opinions wou
98、ld the author agree with? A. Dont be addicted to entertainment. B. Develop new hobbies to reduce pressure. C. View our demand for pleasure positively. D. Stay away from guilty pleasures.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文,作者通过举例引入话题,然后根据研究,阐明理由,陈述了自己的观点:人们不应该过分纠结于“有负罪感的快乐”。12. A 【解析】细节理解题。文章第一段开头Addiction to watching se
99、ven episodes of Real Housewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isnt going to melt our brains.,作者举例说明了人们娱乐的两种方式,引出全文话题。故选A。13. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段“And feeling guilty about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can detract from the benefits they offer us.”和
100、最后一段“And dont be ashamed of what that is, because clearly its doing something for you.”可知,Nabi认为这种内疚感是没有必要的。故选D。14. B 【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章第最后一段可知,“niche”在此是指适合一个人的工作或者(删掉)活动。故选B。15. C 【解析】推理判断题。综合文章(尤其是第四段)可以推断出,作者的看法是我们应该认可自己对快乐的需求,不必为此自责。故选C。第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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
101、余选项。What is a database? A database is a collection of data or information that is organized, stored, and accessed electronically. 16 There are three main distinguishing aspects of any database:It is relevant. When searching for information in the database, you should be able to customize your search
102、 to get results relevant to you. There are several ways to search through a database, for example, using discipline-specific terminology (术语), keywords, subject headings, etc. 17 18 One of the main differences between the information you find on the internet and that in databases is that the informa
103、tion found in databases is often peer-reviewed. Furthermore, the information in the database should have key identifiers such as the publication details, authors name, and a summary that you can use to evaluate the informations credibility.It is accessible. First of all, access to the library is eit
104、her free or purchased by patrons (赞助者) so that you can access the information within it at no price. 19 Secondly, the database should provide the full-text of the articles, meaning you will not need to go to the library or the source to do so. 20 It is an academic search engine. It doesnt always hav
105、e the articles full texts, and you may have to go to their libraries and find or pay for them. Also, the search engine scours the internet for information that seems academic, and some of this information isnt always peer-reviewed. A. It is reliable.B. It is reasonable.C. You may have to pay a small
106、 subscription fee as an independent researcher.D. Google Scholar isnt a database using these aspects as a determining criterion.E. It is organized so that searching and finding this information is easy and rapid.F. They are all relevant factors to be referred to when searching educational databases.
107、G. You can set limitations such as the source type and the date or search by author or title.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文,介绍了什么是数据库以及数据库三个特点:相关度高、可信度高、便捷性高。16. E 【解析】文章开头前两句话先解释了什么是数据库,最后一句话概括数据库有三个显著特点,引出下文。E项承上启下,进一步解释说明关于数据库的基本内涵包括什么,同时引出后面的三个特点。故选E。17. G 【解析】第二段介绍了数据库的特征之一是相关度高,在搜索信息的时候能够通过多种办法,如限定关键词、标题等,为搜索者
108、量身打造搜索结果。G项具体介绍可以进行哪些限定条件的设置,从而找到相关数据。故选G。18. A 【解析】根据第三段正文内容,该段介绍了数据库的另一特征可信度高,所以本段的小标题应为“数据库是可信的”。故选A。19. C 【解析】根据第四段内容,本段介绍了数据库的便捷,然后两个方面分别论述,其中由第二句话“either free or purchased by patrons”继续推断,下一句应为关于数据库获取是否收费。故选C.20. D 【解析】文章最后一段结合上述三种数据库的特点,得出结论,Google Scholar不是本文所讲的数据库,而是一种学术搜索引擎。该空既是上文的总结句,又是下文
109、的总起句。故选D。第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was a cool moment on a hot July day.Six-year-old Amiyah Dantzler-Clay and her 5-year-old brother Jayden saw a police officer 21 in front of their Baltimore home and figured he could use a 22 . So they to
110、ok him an ice cream.Police Maj. Richard Gibson was in the neighborhood that day looking for ways to help 23 the area for residents, two days after a murder outside an empty house. Instead he was the beneficiary of the kids 24 gesture, rolling down his window to 25 the refreshing, icy, grape-flavor i
111、ce treat.“It was just the 26 thing,” he said.“My purpose is to make their lives 27 ,” Gibson continued. “They 28 in my district. . This gave me some affirmation(肯定) of what my 29 is every morning when I wake up.”Mom Erica Dantzler said it didnt 30 her when they asked if they could bring him the cool
112、 treat. Both kids are 31 about first responders who have been putting their 32 on the line each day as essential workers during the pandemic. Amiyah wants to become a police officer when she 33 , while Jayden dreams of becoming a(n) 34 .“Good deeds are especially important in trying times. Im very 3
113、5 that they did such a beautiful act of kindness,” she said.21.A.seatedB. parkedC. standingD. walking22.A.treatB. smileC. dietD. sale23.A.clean B. developC. improveD. estimate24.A.cleverB. influentialC. interestingD. thoughtful 25.A.buyB. shiftC. accept D. refuse26.A.coldestB. dearestC. cheapestD. s
114、weetest 27.A.richerB. better C. easierD. warmer28.A.liveB. workC.travelD. crowd29.A.purposeB. achievementC. progressD. position30.A.attractB. pleaseC. surpriseD. frighten 31.A.angryB. excitedC. disappointedD. crazy32.A.moneyB. healthC. careerD. family33.A.gives upB. grows upC. rises upD. makes up34.
115、A.teacherB. designerC. firefighterD. engineer35.A.proudB. confidentC. confusedD. embarrassed【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个炎热的夏天,在社区辛苦巡逻,维持秩序的警察Maj. Richard Gibson接收到了一份来自两个5、6岁姐弟俩赠送的冰激凌的暖心故事。21. B【解析】考查see sb.后面宾语补足语的选择。本句的意思是“六岁的 Amiyah Dantzler-Clay 和她五岁的弟弟 Jayden看见一个警官把车停在他们位于巴尔迪莫的家的前面。”根据下文rolling down
116、 his window可知,这个警官是坐在车里的,他把车停在孩子们的家门前。A. seated 坐着;B. parked停着;C. standing站着;D. walking走着。故选B。22.A【解析】考查名词词义辨析。认为他应该受到款待。根据下文So they took him an ice cream.因此他们送给他一个冰激凌。A. treat 请客、款待;B. smile 微笑;C. diet 饮食、食物;D. sale销售、出售。 故选A。23.C【解析】考查动词词义辨析。两天前,在该社区的一所空房子外发生了一起谋杀事件。警官Maj. Richard Gibson正在该社区寻找办法改
117、善该社区的安全状况。A. clean清洁; B. develop 发展; C. improve 改善; D. estimate估计、评价。故选C。24.D【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。相反他却成了孩子们体贴行为的受益者。A. clever聪明的; B. influential有影响的; C. interesting 有趣的; D. thoughtful体贴的、关切的。故选D。25.C【解析】考查动词词义辨析。他把车窗摇下来接受这个清爽、冰凉葡萄味的款待。A. buy买; B. shift 转移、变换; C. accept 接受; D. refuse拒绝。故选C。 26.D【解析】考查形容词词义辨
118、析。他说这是最甜蜜的事情。A. coldest 最冷的;B. dearest 最亲爱的;最贵的;C. cheapest 最便宜的;D. sweetest最甜蜜的。故选D。27.B【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。我的目的是让他们的生活更好。A. richer更富有的; B. better更好的; C. easier更容易的; D. warmer更暖和的。故选B。28.A【解析】考查动词词义辨析。他们住在我(负责)的区。A. live居住; B. work 工作;C.travel旅行; D. crowd聚集。故选A。29.A【解析】考查名词词义辨析。这一举动肯定了我每天早上醒来时的目标。A. purp
119、ose目标;B. achievement成就; C. progress 进步; D. position位置。故选A。30.C【解析】考查动词词义辨析。 母亲Erica Dantzler说,当孩子们问是否能够请警官吃冷饮时她并不感到吃惊。A. attract吸引;B. please请求;C. surprise使吃惊;D. frighten使惊吓。故选C。31.D【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。 这两个孩子对第一响应者都很痴迷。A. angry生气的;B. excited激动地 ;C. disappointed 失望的;D. crazy痴迷的、疯狂的。故选D。32.B【解析】考查名词词义辨析。作为疫情
120、期间的必要工作人员,他们一直冒着失去健康的风险。A. money钱; B. health健康;C. career事业;D. family家庭。put ones health on the line 冒着失去健康的风险,是固定用法。故选B。33.B【解析】考查动词短语辨析。Amiyah长大后想成为一名警官。A. gives up放弃;B. grows up 长大; C. rises up上升、起义; D. makes up组成、补足、化妆、编造。故选B。34.C【解析】考查名词词义辨析。而Jayden梦想成为一名消防员。A. teacher 教师 ;B. designer 设计者;C. fire
121、fighter消防员;D. engineer工程师。故选C。35. A【解析】考查形容词词义辨析。在艰难时期善事尤其重要。我非常自豪他们能做出如此美丽的善举。A. proud自豪的; B. confident 自信的; C. confused困惑的;D. embarrassed尴尬的。故选A。第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5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。Organic produce is grown without synthetic fertilizers(合成肥料) or pesticides(杀虫剂), but that doesnt
122、 mean its 36 (necessary) better than conventionally grown produce from a climate point of view. 37 some cases it can be worseorganic farms often require more land. In general, what you eat matters a lot more than 38 it comes from, since transportation accounts for only about 6 percent of foods total
123、 climate footprint. Some fruits and vegetables 39 (transport) by plane can have a high carbon footprint. By contrast, apples, oranges, and bananas are often shipped by sea, which 40 (be) more fuel efficient. Cold-climate vegetables such as carrots, and potatoes can 41 (store) after the fall harvest
124、and last through the winter.Its true that one person alone can have only a tiny impact on the global climate problem. On the other hand ,if many people made 42 (change) to their diets, that could start to add up. As the worlds population keeps 43 (grow), farmers will need to produce less carbon and
125、grow 44 (many) food on less land to limit the destruction of forest. Experts have argued that it would make 45 big difference if the worlds heaviest meat eaters reducedeven slightly. 【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了从全球气候的角度看有机农产品不一定就比传统种植的农产品好。36.考查副词。句意:有机农产品没有合成化肥和杀虫剂,但从气候的角度看有机农产品不一定就比传统种植的农产品好。此处修饰形容词比较级bett
126、er,应该使用副词形式,作状语。故填necessarily。37.考查介词。句意:有时候可能会更差,因为有机农场需要更多的土地。In some cases是固定搭配,意思是:有时候,在某些情况下。故填in。38.考查状语从句。句意:总之,你吃什么比它从哪里来更重要。交通只占食物总气候足迹的6%。than后面是个比较状语从句,应在从句中作地点状语。故填 where。39.考查非谓语动词。句意:即便如此,通过飞机运送的水果和蔬菜可能会有很高的碳足迹。此处作定语修饰some fruits and vegetables,some fruits and vegetables和transport是被动关系
127、。故填 transported。40. 考查主谓一致。句意:相比之下,苹果、橘子、香蕉经常通过海洋运输,更省油。Which引导非限制性定语从句,代之前面整个句子的意思,故填is。41. 考查动词时态及语态。句意: 寒冷气候的蔬菜像胡萝卜和土豆在秋季收获后可以储存整个冬季。情态动词后应使用动词原形;主语与store是逻辑动宾关系,应使用被动语态。故填be stored。42. 考查名词。句意:另一方面,如果很多人对他们的饮食做出改变就能积少成多。Change是可数名词,make changes是固定搭配。故填changes。43. 考查非谓语动词。句意:随着世界人口持续增长 keep doing
128、是固定搭配,意思是“继续做某事”。故填growing。44. 考查形容词比较级。句意:农民们需要减少碳排放,在更少的土地上种植更多的食物来限制对森林的破坏。此处修饰food,与后面的less 相对应。故填more。45.考查冠词。句意:专家们认为如果世界上吃肉的人减少将会有重大影响。make a difference是固定搭配。故填a。第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,学校正在举行“用英语讲中国文化”设计大赛,你准备制作一张介绍中国书法的海报。内容包括:1. 书法的意义;2. 书法的作用。注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位
129、置作答。Chinese Calligraphy(One possible version)Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy has developed along with Chinas civilization. It is difficult to say when exactly calligraphy started. Chinese writing was first done by carving symbols onto bones and shells, but as it developed into a writing syst
130、em, it also developed as a form of art done with a brush. It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty. Soon after that, the idea developed that calligraphy was not only a beautiful art form but also a means of showing the character of the “man behind the brush”. To
131、day, anyone from small children to old people can enjoy practicing the classic art of Chinese calligraphy.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。Corine Bastide gently locked the door to her boyfriends apartment, not wanting to wake him. It was 11 p.m. on July 23, 2019, still humid(潮湿) after
132、a day that reached 31 degrees Celsius. Restless after an argument earlier with her ex-husband about their three sons, there was no way she would be able to sleep. So, she has(删掉) decided to drive home, an easy 36-kilometer trip. There was little traffic. Corine held the steering wheel tightly as she
133、 concentrated on both the road and thoughts of her boys Hadrien, Audric and Dorian. “Without them, Id be nothing.” Lost in her thoughts, she only noticed the car shaking after she had been driving for about 20 minutes.“I told you to have the brakes serviced”, she imagined David, her boyfriend of fiv
134、e months, telling her. There was so much going on in her lifea divorce and caring for the boys while working in a local cafeteriathat getting the car checked wasnt a priority. Until now.She guided the car into the exit lane and started to pump the brakes. Gently at first, then hard, harder. Nothing
135、was working! Her little grey Fiat kept picking up speed, leaning aside as she tried to control. She hit something. The car was in the air, then sliding down a slope that felt steep as a cliff, stuck between rough rocks, thick tree trunks, and overhanging branches. It took seconds, minutes, forever.
136、Then a terrible crunching noise, metal folding in on metal, and the sound of smashing glass.In blinding pain, Corine shifted her body. It took her 15 minutes to move an inch. Corine lay on her back. She didnt realize the car had overturned. Somehow, she managed to undo her seatbelt. There was the so
137、und of breathing, shallow, fast, and loud. Is that me? It must be nearing midnight. She should have been home by now. Thoughts were mixed up together: Am I alive? Please help me! Did anyone see me go over?Then she passed out.注意: 1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。After what seemed like several hour
138、s, it was raining on and off.The next afternoon, a couple were driving along the same exit line when they spotted the flipped car.(One possible version)Paragraph 1: After what seemed like several hours, it was raining on and off. She tried to collect water from the downpour, but there was nothing to
139、 be used as a container. She looked again at the branch sticking into the car, its leaves now dripping. Carefully, she lifted her head, her mouth open, and guided the branch down to it with her right hand. She sucked like a baby, collecting enough water from the branch to wet her mouth. “You are goi
140、ng to see your boys again,” she thought aloud. “Live.”Paragraph 2: The next afternoon, a couple were driving along the same exit line when they spotted the flipped car. They parked the car and made their way carefully through the plants and rocks. “Help me,” Corine called. “Im down here!” The man phoned the police, and about ten minutes later, an ambulance arrived and a helicopter landed. Rescue workers had to cut open the car door to get her safely out. At the hospital, when she came out of surgery, David and her sons were there. “It was thoughts of you that got me through,” she told them.