1、西安中学高 2021 届高三第二次模考英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）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 did the man finally get?A.A white cap.B.A blue capC.A red cap.2.How will the woman get home?A.By taxiB.By car.C.By bus.
2、3.Whats the relationship between the speakers?A.Family.B.Neighbors.C.Friends.4.How will the weather be tomorrow?A.Hot.B.Clear.C.Rainy.5.When does the man plan to go to the party?A.Around 8:00 p.m.B.Around 7:30 p.m.C.Around 7:00 p.m.第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、
3、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题：6.What are the speakers talking about?A.Two different brothers.B.Social activities.C.Character building.7.Why does the man like hanging out with Henry?A.They have similar fr
4、iends.B.They share the same hobbies.C.Theyre close friends.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a health club.B.In a clinic.C.In a school.9.Whats the woman?A.A body builder.B.A teacher.C.A doctor.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Where can the man get a free wireless Int
5、ernet connection?A.In his hotel room.B.At the entrance hall.C.Outside the hotel.11.What is the nightly cost for a refrigerator in the mans room?A.$8B.$12.C.$15.12.How does the man feel about the cancellation fee?A.Its too highB.Its reasonable.C.Its no a hit high.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What did Pi
6、a do before this conversation?A.She toured the company.B.She talked with her brother.C.She called on John.14.Where did Pia spend most of her time travelling?A.In South America.B.In Europe.C.In Australia.15.What language does Pia want to use for her work?A.Spanish.B.English.C.Italian.16.What will Pia
7、 do after the coffee?A.Invite the man to dinner.B.Continue her interview.C.Sign an agreement.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.What is the speaker?A.A tourist.B.A tour guide.C.A teacher.18.Whats the total population of Vanuatu?A.30,000.B.50,000.C.200,000.19.What do most people in Vanuatu depend on for a li
8、ving?A.Agriculture.B.Fishing.C.Tourism.20.What may be the most serious danger to the people of Vanuatu?A.Volcanoes.B.Rising sea levels.C.No oil and minerals.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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChoosing where to live may be one of the biggest decisio
9、ns youll make when you moveto Sydney,but youll have plenty of help.Temporary arrival accommodationBefore you move to Sydney,we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay.Once you get here,you can look for longer-term accommodation.sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-termOn-campus-residential co
10、lleges(fully catered 饮食全包的)The University has eight residential colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus,including International House,a residential community of global scholars.Colleges providecomfortable,fully furnished single rooms and daily meals,along with sporting,cultural,leadership and s
11、ocial programs.They also include on-site tutorials(辅导课)in addition tocampus-based classes.sydney.edu.au/collegesOn-campus residences(self-catered 饮食自理的)The University has two self-run residencesQueen Mary Building(QMB)andAbercrombie Student Accommodationon the Camperdown/Darlington Campus.Both justu
12、nder a year old,they house up to 1000 students.These residences provide modernsingle-study rooms with large common living,learning and study spaces,shared kitchens,atheatre,gyms,soundproofed music rooms,art studios,sky lounges and rooftop gardens.sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campu
13、s.htmlOff-campus livingMore than 90 percent of our students live off campus.The University is close to manydynamic and multicultural suburbs such as Annandale,Newtown,Chippendale and Glebe.Agreat place to search is our large online database of properties.sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-
14、off-campus.html21.Where can you find a place to live temporarily?A.On“sydney.edu.au/colleges”.B.On“sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-term”.C.On“sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus.html”.D.On“sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus.html”.22.What do students living i
15、n QMB have access to?A.Their own kitchens.B.On-site tutorials.C.Daily meals.D.Gyms.23.What is the most popular choice among students?A.Living off campus.B.Living in host families.C.Living in self-catered flats on campus.D.Living in fully catered houses on campus.BArinze Stanley is a talented young N
16、igerian artist whose works often leave people askingthemselves if theyre looking at a pencil drawing or a high-definition(高清的)black andwhite photograph.Yes,his drawing skills are that good!Arinzes interest in art,and drawing in particular,was started at a young age,primarilyby the fact that he was a
17、lways surrounded by paper.His family ran a paper company,so hewould often kill time by grabbing a piece of paper and trying his hand at drawing.But he onlystarted exploring hyper-realism in 2012,and became a professional artist a year later.He hasnever taken any professional art classes,and says tha
18、t the level of detail he is able to produceis only the result of years of practice,Looking at his fantastic artworks,its safe to say that hehas come a long way in very little time.“Ive got a motto I work with and thatsPractice,Patience,and Persistence,”Arinzesaid.“Constant practice makes me better a
19、t what I do but it will not have been possiblewithout persistence and patience,as it takes over 200 hours to complete a drawing and I onlyhave time to work during the night due to my busy schedule at work during the day.”Arinze says that he takes inspiration for his artworks from everything around h
20、im.andtakes reference photos himself using a camera,but focuses primarily on portraits.Heacknowledges that he often ends up staring at peoples feces unconsciously,and adds thatbeing a portrait artist has made him appreciate the varieties of human facial structures anddetails.24.What does the author
21、think of Arinzes works?A.They are contradictory.B.They are controversial.C.They are quite true to life.D.They make the audience less confident.25.What can we know about Arinzes childhood from the text?A.He used to take art classes.B.He had easy access to paper.C.He was interested in paper folding.D.
22、He was able to take amazing photos.26.Where are Arinzes ideas for his drawings from?A.His real life.B.Art books.C.Masters drawings.D.His wild imagination.27.According to the text,Arinze _.A.is still an amateur artistB.draws extremely quicklyC.is born to be detail-focusedD.has progressed quickly in d
23、rawingCHoneybees cant swim,and when their wings are wet,they cant fly,either.But ChrisRoh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees dropinto bodies of water,they can use their wings to produce little waves and slide toward landlike surfers(冲浪者)who create an
24、d then ride their own waves.As with many scientific advances Isaac Newtons apple or Benjamin Franklinslightning boltDr.Rohs experiment began with a walk.Passing Caltechs Millikan Pond in2016,he observed a bee on the waters surface producing waves.He wondered how an insectknown for flight could push
25、itself through water.Dr.Roh and his co-worker,Morteza Gharib,used butterfly nets to collect local Pasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements.The researchers used a wire to restricteach bees bodily movement,allowing close examination of their wings.They found that thebee bends its wings
26、 at a 30-degree angle,pulling up water and producing a forward force.Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air.But thatweight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down.Its a toughexercise for the bees,which the researchers guess
27、 could handle about 10 minutes of theactivity.The researchers said the surf-like movement hasnt been documented in other insects andmost semiaquatic(半 水 生 的)insects use their legs for propulsion,which is known aswater-walking.It may have evolved in bees,they predicted.Dr.Roh and Dr.Gharib have imagi
28、ned many practical applications for bees surfing.Oneplan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea.“This couldbe useful for search and rescues,or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean,if youcant send a boat or helicopter,”Dr.Gharib said.28.What does th
29、e author intend to show by mentioning Newton and Franklin?A.Rohs admiration for them.B.Rohs chance discovery about bees.C.Their outstanding talent for science.D.Their similar achievements in discovery.29.What plays the most vital role in a bees moving forward on water?A.The air weight.B.Its leg exte
30、nsion.C.The water movement.D.Its continuous wingbeat.30.What does the underlined word“propulsion”in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Fast flight.B.Driving force.C.Pulling speed.D.Explosive power.31.According to the last Paragraph,which of the following isnt the practical applications forbees surfing?A.designing r
31、obots with the ability to travel across both sky and sea.B.Rescuing ships or saving sailors trapped in the ocean.C.Acquiring knowledge of moving samples of the surface of the ocean.D.Making helicopters in the shape of bees.32.What does the text mainly tell us?A.Honeybees can surf to safety.B.Bees he
32、lp scientists make inventions.C.Insects can adapt to the environment.D.Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.DVideo chat is now the go-to outlet for many social distancers longing for socialinteraction.But having a successful fete isnt only a question of hopping on camera withfriends and kicking o
33、ff.Social grace is a big part of a successful virtual party andetiquette doesnt go out the door just because youre in your pajamas in front of a camera.Introduce everyone to the groupGone are the days during which you can introduce yourself to new people at your leisure.Instead,the second you click
34、Join Meeting,youre pushed in front of potentially dozens offaces staring straight at you.This is particularly problematic if not everyone on the call knows each other Zoomitself recommends short ice-breaking sessions for everyone to introduce themselves onmeetings.“I like to use the wait room,”says
35、Tamiko Zablith,founder of Minding MannersInternational.“For security reasons,it means outsiders dont come crashing into your meeting.But also,you can let people come in one at a time,and then you can take that time tointroduce them to the group as well.”Learn the art of the pauseAnother wildly confu
36、sing thing about Zoom parties:everyone has to talk one at a time.Theres no chance for small groups to organically form,for joking talk to fill a room,or forguests to talk at the same time.The whole group,no matter how large,can only listen to oneperson at a time.Thats why putting pauses in your spee
37、ch is critical,especially since low internet speedsor weird audio may mean its easy for someone to talk over someone else,drowning out whatthey have to say to the group.“If the internet is a bit unreliable,you have those unstable signals.If I keep rambling,and the other person starts,theres that del
38、ay,”says Zablith.“Work those pauses into yourconversation.”Know when to change backgroundsUsing Zooms backgrounds can actually be a courtesy to eliminate distractions behindyou.Hiding those dirty dishes or pizza boxes,or obscuring other members of the householdcoming and going,eliminates distraction
39、s and makes the other people feel like theyre gettingyour full attention.“Wouldnt it be better if that distraction just wasnt there?”Zablith says,pointing to theadvantage of virtual backgrounds being able to hide anything unsightly behind you.For others,virtual backgrounds also provide a sense of co
40、mfort or normalcy to the audience.33.According to the passage,which of the following is considered impolite?A.To introduce everyone individually to the group.B.To use virtual backgrounds to avoid distraction.C.To put several pauses in your online speech.D.To keep silent when joining in the meeting.3
41、4.According to Tamiko Zablith,_.A.Internet speed matters little in Zoom partiesB.the wait room makes it easy to introduce everybodyC.for some,real room background has a comforting effectD.pauses in speakers conversation may delay the conference35.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To attract more
42、people to use Zoom.B.To explain how to maintain social manners.C.To offer guidance on Zoom social etiquette.D.To compare online meetings with offline ones.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。Every day,we are faced with challenges and uncertainties While these are thin
43、gs that areout of our control,we can most certainly control how we react and feel in such situations.36Optimism is a simple yet powerful mindset that can affect us in many ways.An optimist will be more committed towards his goals.When some people set a goalthey dont account for the problems they run
44、 into.They view them as barriers that cant heremoved.This is why the minute something doesnt go as planned they start to shrink andgive up.37In fact,an optimistic person will merely look at the problems as newexperiences and new possibilities.He understands that failure is just part of the process a
45、ndwelcomes it with open arms.38A survey conducted by Gallup found that only 35 percent of US managers areoccupied in their jobs.This lack of devotion and its influence on employees costs the USapproximately$77 billion to$96 billion each year.Optimistic leaders can help motivate theiremployees.39Abov
46、e all,optimism offers a healthier and longer life.A study from the University ofPittsburgh concluded that those who have an optimistic viewpoint have a 30 percent lowerrisk of heart disease.40Additionally,research published in the Canadian MedicalAssociation Journal found that optimists are less lik
47、ely to experience disabilities as they getolder and end up living longer.In life,movement and growth is important and necessary,which optimism helps usachieve.A.They see failure as a new start.B.We can learn to keep optimistic.C.Optimists also spread a good atmosphere.D.They think about possible pos
48、itive outcomes.E.Thats because they are generally happier and less stressed.F.On the other hand,an optimistic person is more open to problems.G.Similarly,having a positive attitude can inspire everyone around us.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出
49、可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I worked in a restaurant.One night a woman came in with three small children.Asa41,I could usually tell who is going to tip well and who isnt going to tip at all.I42got the latter vibe(气息)from her.She asked about the43of everything onthe menu,but she ordered44water to drink.She wasnt45a
50、ppetizers.At onepoint her daughter asked her very politely:“Mum,can I have46?”The woman pulledout her coin purse and47her change before saying yes.Then I was48that Iwouldnt get a tip,but they were very nice and pleasant to49so I didnt even thinktwice about it.At the end of the meal,she paid50in coin
51、s.When I went back to clear the table,to my51,there were a lot of quarters left forme.They amounted to$8,or about 25%of the52.Here was a woman who had tocount her money before53her daughter a milk because she wanted to54she stillhad enough to tip me.Was it the largest tip I ever got?No,but its the o
52、nly one I55after all these years.This story56us that the very best aspects of human nature can shine through ineven the most57of everyday situations.The first58may be powerful,but itsimportant to let others show their true nature rather than making a snap(仓 促的)59about them.As a matter of fact,genero
53、sity is a valuable virtue,whetheryou60to be rich,poor,or somewhere in between.41.A.managerB.directorC.waiterD.cashier42.A.certainlyB.positivelyC.suddenlyD.regularly43.A.materialB.priceC.tasteD.colour44.A.evenB.muchC.alsoD.only45.A.amazed atB.aware ofC.interested inD.ready for46.A.juiceB.sodaC.milkD.
54、cocoa47.A.added upB.used upC.stared atD.brought up48.A.worriedB.sureC.disappointedD.annoyed49.A.pleaseB.approachC.serveD.attend50.A.largelyB.partlyC.rarelyD.entirely51.A.surpriseB.satisfactionC.amusementD.regret52.A.dishB.mealC.amountD.menu53.A.orderingB.fetchingC.passingD.preparing54.A.believeB.ins
55、istC.ensureD.admit55.A.understandB.rememberC.requireD.save56.A.containsB.judgesC.performsD.reminds57.A.normalB.ordinaryC.importantD.unusual58.A.impressionB.thoughtC.predictionD.expression59.A.choiceB.comparisonC.differenceD.decision60.A.tryB.happenC.failD.want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
56、处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Beijing Opera,61(know)as Chinas national opera,also called Peking Opera,which originated in the late 18th century,is a combination of music,dance,art and acrobatics(杂技).It is the most influential and representative of all operas in China.It is called BeijingOpera because it i
57、s formed in Beijing.Beijing Opera has62history of 200 years andits origin can date back to old local operas,especially Anhui Opera,63was verypopular in northern China in the 18th century.In 1790,the first Anhui Opera performance64(hold)in Beijing to celebrate the Emperors birthday.Later,some other A
58、nhui Opera troupes(班子)65(continue)performing in Beijing.Anhui Opera was easy66(move)and good at absorbing the acting styles of othertypes of operas.Beijing accumulated many local operas,67(make)Anhui Opera improve quickly.68the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century,after them
59、arriage for 10 years,Beijing Opera finally formed,and became the69(big)of all Operas in China.We can70(honest)say that Beijing Opera is the mostimportant opera in China.第四部分写作（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 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增
60、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只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。It is no doubt that birds are our friends.Therefore,a large number of birds are killed forfood every year,which really caused more and more people to be worried.The other day Iwas wal
61、king in the woods when a shot was heard.Heard the shot,the bird in the trees flew toall directions.A bird was bad injured and looked sad.Finding a bird injured,I decided to takeit home.At home I took good care of it.When it recovered,I returned it back to the woods.Ihope something can be done to pro
62、tect birds from killed.第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华。你们学校将举办为期一周的中国书法展（calligraphy exhibition），请用英语给你们学校的校外留学生 Chris 写一封电子邮件，邀请他去观看展览。内容包括：1.时间和地点；2.展览内容及主要内容；3.邀请他前去观展。注意：1.词数 120 左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_西安中学高 2021 届高三第二次模考英语答案听力答案：1-5 BBACA6-10 ABABC11-15 BAABC16-20 BCCAB阅读理解：A 篇 21-23 BDAB 篇 24-27 CBADC 篇
63、 28-32 BDBDAD 篇 33-35DBC七选五答案：36-40 BFCGE完形填空：41-45CABDC46-50CABCD51-55 ABACB56-60 DBADB语法填空：61known62a63which64was held65continued66to move 67making68At69biggest70honestly短文改错：1.ItThere2.ThereforeHowever3.caused causes4.HeardHearing5.birdbirds6.to in7.badbadly8.athe9.back 去掉10.from 后添加 being作文:Dear
64、 Chris,Im glad to tell you that an exhibition of Chinese calligraphy is to be held on the firstfloor of our schools library building,which lasts five days,from Monday to Friday,nextweek.At the exhibition,a large collection of calligraphy works will be on show,our teachersand schoolmates included.Som
65、e local calligraphy experts will be present,showing theirtalents in calligraphy.Whats more,there will be lectures from which we can learn the basicknowledge of Chinese calligraphy.Id like you to go to the exhibition if you are available.Im sure you will be impressedand have a better understanding of
66、 Chinese calligraphy and culture.Looking forward to yourearly reply.Yours,Li Hua听力材料 1：W:Oh,youve got a new blue baseball cap.M:Well,I prefer to get a white one or a red one,not this color,but my mom bought it for me.听力材料 2：W:Im afraid Ive missed the last bus,but I dont have enough money for a taxi.
67、M:I can give you a lift.W:But we live in opposite directions.M:Right,but I dont mind taking you home.听力材料 3：M:Jane,did you use my car this morning?W:Yes.I had to go and see Grandma this morning.So I took the car.Is there a problem?M:I need the car keys.听力材料 4：W:A strong typhoons expected tomorrow,I
68、heard its going to bring a lot of rain with it.And it will lastuntil Sunday.M:Oh,no wonder its so hot and dry right now.听力材料 5：W:Are you coming to the party tonight?M:Yes.When does the party begin,please?W：At7:00 p.m.M:Then Im afraid Ill be late for about an hour.I have too much work to do today.听力材
69、料 6：W;What kind of person do you think Adam is?M:I think he is active and quite outgoing.He also has a good sense of humor.But Henry is a bit shy.Hedoesnt like spending time with others.He prefers reading books and listening to music.W:So do you know theyre brothers?M:Of course I do.What confuses me
70、 is why theyre so different.W;It seems to me that Henry doesnt want friends.M:No,Henry actually has some good friends.I like spending time with Henry more because I also lovebooks and music.听力材料 7：M:Uh,hi.Do you need some help with those weights?I can move them for you.W:Uh,no.I can do it myself.I j
71、ust have to put them back over there.M:No,let me help you.Oh,my back!W：Are you okay?M:I just need to lie down here.Uh.Do you come here to exercise often?W:Yeah.I usually come five times a week.Shall I call the manager?M;(Said in pain)No,no!I just need to rest.So,what do you do for a living anyway?W:
72、I m a teacher.I think that you need a doctor at this point.听力材料 8：M:Hi.I lave a reservation for tonight,and my name is Mike Adams.W:Okay.Heres your key,sir.Youre in Room 360.M:Oh,okay,Do you have wireless Internet in the rooms?W:We do,for$8 a night.But you can get free wireless access if you go out
73、of our hotel,right in the parkinglot.M:Oh,great.And every room has a refrigerator,right?W：Well,we can have one put in your roo for an additional twelve dollars a night.M:Ah.I thought that would be included in the price of the room.W；Sorry,sir.Its just the way it is at this hotel.M:Oh.Ive had it.I II
74、 just try the hotel across the street.W:Okay,but well have to charge you s cancellation fee of 50%of the cost of the room.M:You charge too much cancellation fee.Ah,forget it.I cant win either way.听力材料 9：M:Ah,good morning,Pia Marcotti,isnt it?W:Yes,good morning.M;Oh,Im John Reeves,sales manager of Ro
75、sco International.You can call me John.W:Yes,John.I got here at 9 a.m.and Suzy gave me a tour of the place.Its a lot bigger than I thought itwould be,M:Yes,a lot of people say that.Where did you hear about Rosco International?W:My brother worked for you a couple of years ago.M:Luigi Marcotti,yes I r
76、emember him.Now,tell me something about your experience.W:Well,I worked in the office of my mothers company when I left university.After that,I travelled for alittle while,mostly in Europe and a little in South America and Australia.M:Did you have any problems with the languages where you went?W；Not
77、 really.I speak Italian and Spanish quite well.My father is Italian so I am fluent in Italian.I wouldreally like to use my Italian for workN:OK,lets gr and get a cup of coffee and we can continue this conversation afterwards.听力材料 10:Good morning everyone and welcome to lecture 7 in a series of 12 an
78、 the island nations of the PacificOcean.Today we will be talking about Vanuatu,Vanuatu is a group of about 15 islands divided into sixprovinces which can be found around 1,700 kilometers from the eastern coast of Australia.Its capital city iscalled Port Vila,which has a population of more or less 30
79、,000.The total population in Vanuatu is same200,000.Vanuatu is based primarily on agriculture,which provides a living for 65%of the population.Fishing,offshore financial services,and tourism are the other main supporters of the economy.About50,000 touristsvisit the island group annually.The country
80、has no known mineral or petrol deposits.Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin.Much of the Vanuatu land mass lies just a fewfeet above the waves.If sea levels do continue to rise at current rates,the people of Vanuatu may be seekingshelter in New Zealand or Australia before the end of the century.