1、2021年重庆育才中学二诊模拟考试英语试题注意事项：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，用铅笔把答题卡上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。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的A、 B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后， 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man going
2、to do?A. Give up his job. B. Focus on his study. C. Talk with his parents. 2. What was Peter most probably?A. A cook. B. A driver. C. A teacher. 3. What is the man doing?A. Checking an appointment. B. Booking a table. C. Asking for sick leave. 4. What does the woman probably worry about?A. The lectu
3、re.B. The interview.C. The final exam. 5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At an airport. B. At a bus station. C. In a hotel. 第二节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题， 从题中所给的A、 B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟； 听完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听下面一段对话， 回答第6、 7题。6. What does the man want to do?A. Bu
4、y some books. B. Borrow some books. C. Apply for a history class. 7. How does the woman sound?A. Impatient. B. Strict. C. Nice. 听下面一段对话， 回答第8、 9题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. A shopping center. B. A report. C. A task. 9. What will Sharon do first?A. Finish a report. B. Go shopping. C. C
5、ontact her boss. 听下面一段对话， 回答第10至12题。10. When will the woman give a presentation?A. On September 7th. B. On September 8th. C. On September 9th. 11. What will the woman do later in the morning?A. Work on several reports. B. Meet Rachel and Sam. C. Attend a meeting. 12. How will Mark inform everyone of
6、 the details of the meeting?A. By phone. B. By letter. C. By email. 听下面一段对话， 回答第13至16题。13. Where does the woman probably work?A. In a shop. B. In a travel agency. C. In a hotel. 14. What does the man plan to do?A. Go traveling. B. Book a train ticket. C. Buy new sunglasses. 15. What does the man wan
7、t to learn?A. How to swim. B. How to surf. C. How to book a hotel. 16. Why is May the best time to visit Hawaii?A. The expenses are the lowest. B. The weather is pleasant. C. The scenery is the most beautiful. 听下面一段对话，回答第17至20题。17. What is Oliver Johnson?A. A policeman. B. A reporter. C. A prisoner.
8、 18. What is the color of Fred Burkes hair?A. Gray. B. Brown. C. Dark. 19. How tall is Ken Murray?A. 170cm. B. 175cm. C. 180cm. 20. What should you do if you see the prisoners?A. Make a call. B. Talk with them. C. Go to the police station. 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、
9、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AReady to start an exciting new journey and pursue an education in National University of Singapore? Overseas Training Program for senior high school graduates may be your chance. Our team is here to walk you through the application process and answer any and all of your questions alo
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12、on and fill in the Application Form. Applicants shall name the application materials according to the list, pack the folder and send it to our school and the school will evaluate the admission qualification. Applicants who have passed the admission qualification review will participate in the interv
13、iew or written test organized by the department that you apply for. The qualified candidates will finally receive our admission letter.FeesItemsFull-time Graduate ProgramsTextbooksInsuranceAccommodationFees (per year)$5,000$500$100SingleDouble$1,000$50021. Which of the following will result in disqu
14、alification?A. Being a Singaporean citizen.B. Having a clean personal record.C. Having a sound body and mind.D. Having a good command of English.22. What can ensure the applicants an interview opportunity?A. A high test score.B. An application form.C. Overseas studying experience.D. Qualified applic
15、ation documents.23. Whats the total annual cost for a student hoping to live alone?A. $ 1,000.B. $ 6,600.C. $ 6,100.D. $ 5,600.BI had moved to Japan for a long-term client consulting engagement. After a few days in a Tokyo hotel, I moved to an apartment. After being moved in by my colleagues, it was
16、 time to get dinner. I found a pizza deliver flyer in my mailbox and decided to simply order a pizza as I might have the previous week in Manhattan. The phone call to Cali Pizza was easier than anticipated and while waiting for the pizza I set about unpacking.Unfortunately, after 45 minutes no pizza
17、. I figured that my “easy” call really wasnt easy and that I would need to make alternative plans for dinner. While thinking about what to do next, my phone rang. It was Cali Pizza calling to say that they could not find my apartment based on the address that I had given them. Once it was determined
18、 that I had provided an incorrect address, the clerk on the phone asked me to describe what I could see from my window. After some back and forth they seemed satisfied that they knew where I was.A few minutes later the pizza arrived. This was when my “customer delight” experience prevailed. First, t
19、he delivery person apologized repeatedly for being late, then he showed me the small blue metal plate on my building with the correct address, and finally he refused to accept payment for the pizza because he was late. Net result: one delighted customer (me) , and frequent orders from Cali Pizza dur
20、ing my two-year stay in Japan.Such “customer delight” experiences become stories I have used to show what it means to truly delight a customer.24. What did the writer do first after he moved in the apartment?A. He delivered flyers. B. He placed an order.C. He called his colleagues. D. He set about u
21、npacking.25. Why was the delivery delayed?A. The number on the flyer was inaccurate.B. The clerk was unfamiliar with the address.C. The writer provided an inaccurate address.D. The pizza was sent to a wrong address.26. Which of the following best explains “prevailed” underlined in paragraph 3?A. fad
22、ed away. B. broke down. C. paid off. D. took over.27. What can we learn from the story?A. Its never easy to settle down in a new city.B. A short-term loss of benefit may reward a lot.C. One cant be too careful when placing an order.D. A delayed delivery surely results in good profit.CDuring a declin
23、e in tourism, one national park in Thailand has seen a dramatic rise in “visitors” recently. So many are the hermit crabs (寄居蟹) flooding into the otherwise empty beaches of Koh Lanta that shells (贝壳) for them to live in have become in short supply.The Thai government moved quickly to ease the housin
24、g shortage, launching a public appeal for empty shells that netted over 200kg. On December 5 these were distributed around the park in a ceremony.Hermit crabs rely on shells to protect their soft bodies, moving to larger shells as they grow. On Koh Lanta and the surrounding smaller islands, their ra
25、pid increase seems to be a natural phenomenon, rather than directly related to the absence of tourists. But the shortage of shells may be man-made: pretty ones have long been gathered to be sold as goods. Crabs had begun to make do with potential death-traps such as plastic caps and bottles.The Shel
26、l Drive was part of a government initiative to “regain the balance of nature”. “I have instructed all national parks to do whatever it takes,” says Varawut Silpa-archa, the minister for natural resources. His inspiration came from the pause in tourism brought on by COVID-19. A ban on international v
27、isitors and the closure of national parks have helped nature recover, bringing endangered leatherback turtles back onto Thai beaches. In the coastal provinces of Phang Nga and Phuket, turtles have laid the largest number of eggs for 20 years.The government has decided to try to copy the short break
28、forced on it by COVID-19 in future. From now on, all national parks will be required to close for a short period during the off-season and to limit the number of tourists through a reservation system when they are open. Although such restrictions mean reduced earnings from tourism in the short term,
29、 in the longer run more parks may help to keep the tourists coming.28. What happened to the beaches of Koh Lanta recently?A. They got flooded by seawater.B. They became completely empty.C. They were packed with hermit crabs.D. They saw a constant stream of tourists.29. What contributed to the housin
30、g shortage for hermit crabs?A. Natural disasters.B. Human activities.C. Their preference for bottles.D. The governments involvement.30. Why are turtles mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To warn turtles are dying out.B. To prove beaches are their ideal habitats.C. To illustrate the birth of Varawuts inspir
31、ation.D. To stress ecological diversity of Thailand.31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Developing Economy or Protecting Animals?B. Closing National Parks or Drawing More Visitors?C. Governments are Responsible for the Balance of NatureD. Authorities Help to Find Shelter
32、s for Homeless Hermit CrabsDIf Mars were the popular kid in school, Venus（金星）would be the unwelcome one sitting in the corner, largely ignored. Venus has nearly the same mass and size as Earth, but being closer to the sun, it gets nearly twice as much heat from the sun.However, instead of having a c
33、limate that is just a warmer version of Earths, Venuss surface and atmosphere are unbearable: clouds of sulphuric acid (硫酸) blanket the planet, while at ground level, it is hot enough to melt lead. Despite this, there is now a sign that Venus may harbour life.Jane Greaves at Cardiff University, UK,
34、and her colleagues recently detected phosphine (磷化氢)in Venuss atmosphere, with one potential explanation that it is the by-product of biology. That is because the only way this gas is made on Earth is in laboratories or by microbes (微生物). Though this doesnt mean it was produced by life on Venus, att
35、empts to find non-biological explanations for its presence have so far failed.Our best way of confirming or rejecting the possibility of life on Venus is to go and have a proper look. While Mars has been the focus of interplanetary exploration efforts lately, the phosphine discovery lets people look
36、 at Venus in a new light. As NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine tweeted: “Its time to prioritize Venus.” In the months and years to come, computer simulations will be used to further study the possible chemistries of the atmosphere on Venus. More laboratory experiments will be conducted to try to id
37、entify other ways the phosphine there could be produced. However, there is no guarantee that these efforts will reveal the true nature of this substance on Venus. A newly-proposed strategy is to directly sample the atmosphere and surface of Venus. By doing so, we would be able to take direct measure
38、ments of phosphine.The discovery of phosphine in Venuss atmosphere is a great accomplishment. The scientific efforts may be just what we need to finally refocus on this neglected world. Possibly, the quiet kid in the corner may get the last laugh.32. Which description about Venus is not true?A. It i
39、s almost as large as Earth.B. It has nearly the same mass as Earth.C. It has a warmer Earth-like climate.D. It has the unbearable surface and atmosphere.33. What can the discovery of phosphine on Venus indicate?A. This kind of gas is very common.B. There might exist signs of life.C. Many products ca
40、n be made with it.D. Experiments were once conducted there.34. What is paragraph 5 mainly about?A. The approaches to exploring phosphine.B. The importance of observations.C. The power of computer simulations.D. The necessity to analyse phosphine.35. Which can best describe the authors attitude to th
41、e exploration of Venus?A. Casual. B. Cautious. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.第二节（共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。Psychologists have long believed that human beings have a fairly consistent “negativity bias (消极偏见)” that leads us to pay more attention to negative thought
42、s, feelings and events than to positive ones. 36 There is a positive explanation for the question. After all, we are motivated to grow after a mistake. However, we cant abandon ourselves to the negativity bias forever. How? 37 Practice Positivity. Like your muscles, your thought patterns respond to
43、how they are used and exercised. You dont have to erase the negativity bias from your mind. 38 For example, set calendar reminders throughout your day to convey an expression of gratitude or simply adjust your body language so youre holding yourself with strength and confidence. 39 Were living in a
44、time of pandemic or financial stress and deep division. Our negativity biases call our attention toward those realities. But we are well served to also see the opportunities in this moment: Maybe theres a home project we otherwise wouldnt have found time to tackle.Ask for Positive Reminders. Get in
45、the habit of checking in with people who are with you when goodness finds you today. Mention to them, “That is an unexpected bit of praise from the boss, isnt it?” 40 And who knows, you may help your friend, family member or coworker have a more positive day as well!A. Try the following suggested id
46、eas.B. Redefine negativity as an opportunity.C. Instead, practice your positive lifestyle.D. Its negative influence can never be avoided.E. Why and how does this phenomenon happen?F. How do you handle it as you try to live with more positivity?G. Asking others to confirm your positive insights can p
47、romote your positivity.第三部分 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。The phrase “One Person Can Make a Difference” is one of those sayings that we teach youngsters. We use it to 41 them to do something kind, to help another person. As 42 , do we really believe thi
48、s? Or is it a(n) 43 just for young people?Almost 15 years ago while driving across town, I was listening to a radio interview and heard a story of 44 and commitment that was inspiring. A woman had 45 ten winter coats on the Thanksgiving weekend to donate them at the One Warm Coat Drive. She knew the
49、 city had many homeless people and families in 46 . She knew her 47 coats could make a difference between cold and 48 for ten people that winter.She was only one person, 49 it was her action that 50 me that there would always be a need for more coats. Nearly 15 years later, One Warm Coat has 51 insp
50、ired the donation over 4 million coats across the country. As the national founder, I feel my heart is full and 52 , knowing that we, each one of us, can make a real difference in the lives of thousands each fall and winter. Thats the ripple（涟漪）effect of 53 .So when you step forward to donate your t
51、ime, or 54 an item, or help your neighbor, perhaps wondering “Will my effort really 55 ?” I can tell you that it will!41.A.forceB.encourageC.preferD.invite42.A.citizensB.victimsC.adultsD.amateurs43.A.lessonB.trapC.excuseD.obstacle44.A.braveryB.curiosity C.selflessness D.sadness45.A.tailoredB.designe
52、dC.sparedD.purchased46.A.needB.vainC.returnD.control47.A.extraB.wornC.casualD.smart48.A.fortuneB.comfortC.confidenceD.gratitude49.A.andB.soC.orD.yet50.A.pressedB.frightenedC.convinced D.shocked51. A. hardlyB.greatlyC.occasionallyD.narrowly52.A.anxiousB.warmC.concerned D.disappointed53.A.kindnessB.lo
53、yaltyC.cooperationD.wisdom54.A.put awayB.take inC.give awayD.hand in55.A.changeB.respondC.improveD.matter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。China speed is amazing the world. While other countries are struggling to make high-speed railway a 56 (real), the China Railway Corporatio
54、n has been busying itself in laying down over 25,000 km of high-speed tracks over the past ten years accounting for roughly two 57 (three) of the worlds total length of high-speed rail lines.Up to now, China 58 (build) the largest high-speed rail network worldwide. The impacts go well beyond the rai
55、lway sector. It also includes changed patterns of urban development, increases in tourism, and growth of regional economy. To boost regional integration and economic growth, plans for high-speed maglev (磁悬浮) lines with trains 59 (travel) at a speed of 600 kph or more are taking shape in more Chinese
56、 cities.“China started operating 60 (it) first maglev railway more than a decade ago. 61 , for lack of critical technologies at that time, we only concentrated on conventional high-speed rail,” said Sun Zhang, 62 is a leading railway specialist. But the research team, 63 (lead) by him, tried their b
57、est to learn advanced technologies from foreign countries and eventually developed our own innovations.There is no denying that all of these achievements make our travel convenient and 64 ( rely) , especially during “Chunyun”, 65 annual test on the Chinas transportation system. Thanks to “China spee
58、d”, people can go back home for reunions with families and friends in time.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分)假如你是校英文报编辑李华，你报拟举行以三牛精神为主题的征文活动。请用英语为本活动写一份征稿启事，内容如下：1. 活动目的；2. 稿件要求；3. 截稿日期及投稿方式。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。参考词汇：三牛精神the spirit of the ox : diligence innovation hard work without compla
59、intsContributions WantedEditorial SectionApril 3, 2021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。“I dont want to see that cat in our yard again,” my husband said as he drove the beautiful cat back into the neighbors yard. “Cats arent like dogs, honey. They are very independent and tend to move a
60、round wherever they please, especially if they are mousing,” I said. “Well, text our neighbor and let her know I dont appreciate her cat in our yard,” he insisted. Sighing, I sent off a quick text to our sweet neighbor, Cheryl, informing her of my husbands dislike of cats. “Ill do my best,” she repl
61、ied sometime later, “ but its kind of hard controlling where she goes when I let her outside.” The following morning, John stood at the picture window in our bedroom. Hed installed it so that I could watch the birds visiting our feeders. “You arent going to believe this,” he said. “Come look!” Slowl
62、y, I approached the window, praying Cheryls cat wasnt in our yard. “Oh, my God!” I cried. Seated side by side, right in the center of our yard, were two enormous groundhogs（土拨鼠）. Wed observed groundhogs before, especially since our back yard backs up to a wooded area, but never had they been as brav
63、e as these two. John raised the window, and the two raced into the woods. That evening, I happened to glance out the picture window. Then something caught my eye in the flowerbed beyond. “John, come quick! ” Hurriedly, he entered the bedroom just in time to see one of the groundhogs chewing on the f
64、lowers wed planted around the water fountain. “Why, its eating every single blossom !”Again, John lifted the window, and the groundhog fled into the woods. “Hmmm, I better look up groundhogs on the computer and see just how destructive they can be.” Before he left the room, however, he saw something
65、 again. A groundhog was chewing our vegetables in the center of the garden. Across the yard, wed planted a vegetable garden. Wed taken great pains to enclose the rows and rows of plants in chicken wire.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：“Somethings got to be done!” John shouted.I couldnt help smiling to myself as I w
66、ent to fetch my cellphone.2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答2021年重庆育才中学二诊模拟考试英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力Text 1M: My parents only care about my study. So the problem is that I want to get a part-time job but Im not allowed to. W: Well, I dont think it possible to work out this problem if you keep it a secret. M: You are right.
67、 Ill talk with my parents right now. Text 2W: Why did you leave us, Peter?M: It was so hot standing in the kitchen all day. I couldnt stand it. Text 3M: Can I have a table for three this evening at eight oclock, please?W: Youre lucky. Weve got one free table now. A customer is ill and cant come. Tex
68、t 4M: You look worried. Whats on your mind?W: Im thinking about the interview that I have to go through. The interviewer is well-known for his tricky questions. Text 5W: Check in here?M: Yes, can I see your flight ticket please?W: Here it is. Im going to Korea. Text 6W: Can I help you?M: Yes, Im doi
69、ng some research on Roman civilization. Do you have any books on the subject?W: These books over here are about ancient history. They might be helpful. M: Can I check this one out?W: Im sorry. Its for reference only, so it must stay in the library. But youre welcome to look through it. M: OK. And Id
70、 like to check these books out. W: All right. Theyre due back next Wednesday. M: Thank you very much. Text 7M: Sharon, the boss has an errand(差事) for you. W: What is my task, sir?M: Go to the citys shopping malls and find out the best deals. W: The best deals on what sort of items?M: Office supplies
71、, of course. W: Im leaving now. M: Hold your horses(别着急，耐心点). Dont leave without finishing your report first. W: Fine. Ill finish, then go shopping!Text 8W: Hi, Mark. Can you give me some details about the meeting next month?M: OK. Ill help if I can. W: Well, firstly, according to the schedule, when
72、 am I presenting?M: Your presentation is on Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 am. Is that OK?W: Wednesday at 10:00 would be better for me. M: Fine. Ill change your time to Wednesday. W: Thanks. What about the hotel?M: Everyone is staying in the Manor. W: Ill tell Rachel and Sam. They asked me this mor
73、ning. M: Im going to post everybody an information paper with the meeting details, probably at the end of next week. Please tell Rachel and Sam. W: OK. Ill let them know. In fact, were meeting later today at 4:00, so I can tell them then. M: Right. So any plans for the rest of the morning?W: Not rea
74、lly. Im just going to finish a few reports and then its lunch. M: Sounds good. Thanks for your call. You can get further information by email. W: OK. Thanks. Bye. M: Bye. Text 9M: Jean, Im ready. W: Thats great! What are you ready for?M: Im ready for my trip to Hawaii. See? I bought new sunglasses.
75、W: Very nice! So when are you going to Hawaii?M: Um, I dont know. I havent booked the trip yet. Can you help me?W: Of course. Thats my job. M: Im so excited. When I am in Hawaii, Im going to walk on the beach. Maybe I will lie on the sand. Im also going to swim in the ocean. And Im going to surf, to
76、o!W: That sounds great. But do you know how to surf?M: No. But I want to learn. W: I can book some lessons for you. M: That would be great. W: When would you like to go to Hawaii?M: I dont know. When is the best time?W: I can usually find good deals on flights and hotels in May. The weather is very
77、nice in May. Also, fewer tourists go to Hawaii in May, so its not crowded. M: Great! Book my trip for May!Text 10W: Suffolk police have given a warning about two prisoners who escaped from Holsley Prison near Woodbridge today. We are going over to our reporter on the scene, Oliver Johnson. Hello, Ol
78、iver. M: Good evening, Jane. Yes, Im standing outside Holsley Prison where earlier today two men，described as “dangerous” by local police escaped while returning from a work duty outside the prison. Fred Burke is forty nine and he is one meter eighty tall with short, dark hair and brown eyes. The ot
79、her prisoner is Ken Murray who is fifty six with a gray beard. He is only one meter seventy tall but weighs 100 kilos. The police say that if you see either of them you should not approach them. Instead, you should ring the following number: 01464-723955. This is Oliver Johnson, returning you to the
80、 studio. 答案：15CABBA 610BCCAC 1115ACBAB 1620BBCAA第二部分 阅读第一节21-23 ADB 24-27 BCDB 28-31 CBCD 32-35 CBAC第二节36-40 EACBG第三部分 语言运用第一节41-45 BCACD 46-50 AABDC 51-55 BBACD第一节56. reality 57 thirds 58. has built 59. travelling 60. its 61. However/Nevertheless 62. who 63. led 64. reliable 65. an第四部分 写作第一节Contrib
81、utions WantedAimed at promoting students understanding of the spirit of the ox, the school English newspaper is going to hold an English Essay Contest next month. Requirements are as follows.Firstly, all entries must be themed on the spirit of the ox, which means diligence, innovation and hard work
82、without complaints. Next, your essays should be associated with the real life of teenagers with a maximum of 300 words. Please dont miss the deadlineMarch 25, 2021 and submit your entries to englishnewspaperyahoo, com. The winning entries will be published in our April issue.Looking forward to your
83、active participation.Editorial SectionApril 3, 2021 第二节（满分25 分） One possible version:Paragaph1: “Somethings got to be done!”John shouted. He went to start the computer in the other room.“It says here that groundhogs do not like catsin fact, they hate the smell of soiled kitty litter.”I thought about
84、 the absence of our neighbors cat lately.” “You know, I havent seen Cheryls cat mousing in our yard for some time. I wonder if thats the reason these groundhogs have gotten so brave.” John glanced in my direction.” You might have something there. Why dont you text Cheryl and let her know the cat ban
85、 has been removed.Pargaph2: I couldnt help smiling to myself as I went to search for my cell phone.That evening, we spotted the sweet yellow cat moving around the border of our woods in search of mice. The groundhogs were nowhere in sight.“Its a beautiful evening, isnt it?”My husband smiled as we sat on the sofa. The sunset painted the sky pink, purple and gold. I couldnt help sighing contentedly. Cheryls cat meowed in the distance.“You might say its absolutely perfect!”
