1、天津市耀华中学2021届高三英语下学期5月第二次模拟考试试题本试卷分为第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。祝各位考生考试顺利！第卷（选择题 共95分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。1. Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I order?Of course. _, sir.A. Make yourself at homeB. At your serviceC. Ta
2、ke your timeD. It doesnt matter【答案】C2. Parents always get a little _ when their kids are taking some important exams.A. eagerB. anxiousC. confusedD. impatient【答案】B3. The _ from England to India used to take more than 6 months as there were storms and huge waves at times.A. travelB. journeyC. voyageD
3、. trip【答案】C4. _ and Ill get the work finished.A. Having one more hourB. One more hourC. Given one more hourD. If I have one more hour【答案】B5. Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life regardless of _ the future holds.A. thatB. whichC. howD. what【答案】D6. When rats were unknowingly brought there by t
4、he sailors, they quickly _ the island leading to an unpredictable damage to the original ecosystem.A. took overB. held upC. checked outD. broke down【答案】A7. After a 57-day hiking, the explorers finally reached a place, _ they believed was the South Pole.A. whichB. whereC. thatD. as【答案】A8. _ the high
5、cost in human life, the D-Day landings were a success and were seen widely as the beginning of the end of the Second World War.A. BeyondB. DespiteC. AsD. Though【答案】B9. Happy birthday, Tom! So you have _ eighteen already and should be more independent.A. becomeB. grownC. turnedD. passed【答案】C10. The c
6、ash the company has recently received from the government is not enough to cover the debt _.A. remained to payB. remaining to be paidC. remaining to payD. remained to be paid【答案】B11. More than one living species _ forever from the earth every half an hour, which is an alarming speed.A. disappearsB.
7、are disappearingC. disappearD. is disappearing【答案】A12. _ both sides accept the agreement will a lasting peace be established in this region.A. As long asB. Only ifC. If onlyD. Unless【答案】B13. In this age of information, the functions of libraries within society are changing _ and rapidly.A. originall
8、yB. cautiouslyC. slightlyD. fundamentally【答案】D14. I tried to explain the matter to my friend, but he appeared so upset that he _ listen.A. wouldntB. couldntC. shouldntD. might not【答案】A15. Id like to sit at the back of the classroom._. But youll see the blackboard more clearly in the front.A. You got
9、 me thereB. I dont knowC. As you wishD. I couldnt agree more【答案】C第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I can still remember it as if it were yesterday. I was a college freshman and had _16_ up most of the night before laughing and talking with friends. Now just b
10、efore my first _17_ of the day my eyelids were feeling heavier and heavier and my head was drifting down to my desk to make my textbook a _18_. It wouldnt _19_ to spend a few minutes napping before class, I thought.BOOM! I lifted my head suddenly and my eyes opened wider than saucers. I looked aroun
11、d with my _20_ beating wildly trying to find the cause of the _21_. My young professor was looking back at me with a boyish smile on his face. He had _22_ dropped the textbooks he was carrying onto his desk. “Good morning!”, he said still _23_. “I am glad to see everyone is _24_. Now lets get starte
12、d.”For the next hour I wasnt sleepy at all. It wasnt from the _25_ of my professors textbook alarm clock either. It was instead from the _26_ discussion he led. With knowledge and _27_ he made the material come _28_. His insights were full of both wisdom and loving-kindness. And the enthusiasm and j
13、oy that he _29_ with were contagious (有感染力的). I _30_ the classroom not only wide awake, but a little _31_ and a little better as well.I learned something far more important than not _32_ in class that day too. I learned that if you are going to do something in this life, do it well, and do it with _
14、33_. What a wonderful place this would be if all of us did our work joyously and well. Let your love fill your work. Dont sleepwalk your way through _34_. Wake up! Life is too _35_ not to live it well.16. A. tookB. dividedC. stayedD. put17. A. classB. testC. taskD. major18. A. platformB. pillowC. ca
15、rpetD. wall19. A. loseB. helpC. lastD. hurt20. A. heartB. mind.C. thoughtD. head21. A. troubleB. noiseC. failureD. incident22. A. angrilyB. carelesslyC. intentionallyD. accidentally23. A. smilingB. talkingC. complainingD. shouting24. A. activeB. curiousC. presentD. awake25. A. soundB. shockC. interr
16、uptionD. blow26. A. fascinatingB. convincingC. puzzlingD. encouraging27. A. gestureB. senseC. humorD. design28. A. strangeB. naturalC. handyD. alive29. A. taughtB. spreadC. combinedD. started30. A. decoratedB. filledC. leftD. entered31. A. clearerB. smarterC. quieterD. stronger32. A. discussingB. sp
17、eakingC. cheatingD. sleeping33. A. joyB. speedC. aimD. determination34. A. workB. lifeC. journeyD. college35. A. hardB. complexC. shortD. simple【答案】16. C 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下
18、列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWhile Google, Bing and Yahoo dominate adult search engine choices, they are not always the best choice for students. The sites on this list are good search engines that students can rely on.Fact MonsterHomework help is always on hand with Fact Monster (). It is mainly
19、fit for students aged from 7 to 12. There are also all kinds of games, spelling tests and more for kids to improve their study and have some fun.Ask KidsAsk Kids () is a great site for students to safely find the information they need from the web. Besides being a useful and safe search engine, Ask
20、Kids also has a useful picture and video search function that allows students to find pictures or videos that may be useful to their information search.SortFixSortFix () is one of the useful search engines for students because it provides relevant, organized search results. It does this by analysing
21、 the keywords in the search results, and giving the searcher the ability to focus on, or remove, certain keywords. It is a useful search engine if you are not sure what information you want to find, or if you are tired of finding irrelevant results in your searches.Wolfram AlphaCreated by Stephen Wo
22、lfram, Wolfram Alpha () can calculate things that it would take a hundred or more individual websites to do. It uses a set of ways to answer questions directly that you type into the search box, which is different from other websites. You can find everything from the nutritional value of an apple to
23、 the real-time position of the International Space Station. An Apple app is offered so that you can add it to any iPod Touch devices. It is best suited for older students.36. If you keep getting the results you dont want, which will you probably use?A. Fact Monster.B. Ask Kids.C. SortFix.D. Wolfram
24、Alpha37. What group of students is Fact Monster designed for?A. Primary schoolers favoring academic help.B. Secondary schoolers in want of images.C. High schoolers searching for accurate informationD. College students using mobile devices for clear search results.38. Whats special about Wolfram Alph
25、a?A. It offers answers directly.B. It provides games for kidsC. It focuses on solving maths problems.D. It is intended for astronomy enthusiasts.39. Which website is worth recommendation to students needing visual materials?A. B. C. D. 40. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To recommen
26、d four useful appsB. To advertise four interesting websites.C. To list the top four popular websites in the US.D. To introduce four student-friendly search engines.【答案】36. C 37. A 38. A 39. B 40. DBOne steamy July afternoon in central Arkansas, my house caught fire unfortunately. I was lost for word
27、s to describe the feeling of seeing my home going up in flames. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after being rescued from situations of abuse and abandonment.The amazing firefighters arrived in time, but the chemical-laden smok
28、e had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat goodbye, extremely grateful that they had passed away gently, without injuries or burns. After staying with a friend for weeks, I was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening I was occupied in writing a mystery novel when a “meow” so
29、unded from outside the apartment door. Was it my mind playing tricks again? More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry roommates. The meow grew louder and more insistent. Curious, I opened the door.Sitting on the doorstep was a kitten (小猫) with a black coat and al
30、ert amber eyes. A neighbor walking by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that he had been born under a bridge and looked around for food. This kitty-loving neighbor was quick to offer an extra litter box asking if I was interested in giving hi
31、m a home. My immediate reaction was a seemingly humorous “thats all I need!” After all, my determination had been well reasoned and remained firm. But without hesitation she put the adorable kitten down. I thanked her and closed the door, determined to just let him stay until a real home could be fo
32、und.That night, as I slid between the sheets of the bed in the still unfamiliar apartment, the energetic little fur ball jumped onto the bed yawned dramatically, and nestled by my side. That was the first night since the fire that I actually slept. Needless to say, the cat community knew the precise
33、 treatment for healing far better than I.The name Starlight (Star for short) just occurred to me because that night he brought some light back into my life. He adored wrestling rubber bands, raced up and down the stairs, darted outside anytime the door opened, suddenly appeared everywhere I didnt wa
34、nt him to be, held onto the broom while I was trying to sweep, and rolled in catnip or whatever else happened to be on the floor.In the five years since the fire, we have been through a lot, Starlight and I. We returned to the house, managed to keep the business alive, brought the mystery novel to t
35、he final edits before its submitted in the hope of publication. Star helped me through a massive, yet untraditional, healing of spirit. The memories of the kitties that passed away in the fire now spark only warmth in my heart and win some smiles. Every single day, I appreciate the serendipitous (有意
36、外收获的) nature of the Universe that sent me hope in the form of a little black fur ball.So take a little advice from my furry friend: no matter how hopeless things may become or how fixed your resolution may be, open the door whenever opportunity knocks. It just might be a star to light your way.41. W
37、hat made the author relieved after the fire was put out?A. The cats being rescued from situations of abandonment.B. The cats being lost in the fire without receiving injuries.C. A description of the belongings going up in flamesD. A new house being designed for him to move in.42. What probably cause
38、d the author to open the door?A. The brush of his departed furry roommates playing tricks on him.B. The impact of the fire that burnt down his house on his soul.C. The curiosity about the novel written in memory of his cats.D. The thought of making sure that it was a kitten outside43. What does the
39、underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?A. The author desired to make friends with a cat-loving neighbor.B. The author made a decision not to take in any animals.C. The author didnt consider a cat-loving neighbor as a friendD. The author made a decision to adopt other animals.44. What did the author
40、 say about Starlight?A. It was given a unsuitable name “Starlight”.B. It was very naughty and made him annoyed.C. It made him regain hope and make progress.D. It knew how to give right treatment for healing.45. What is the best title for the passage?A. The Dream for KittensB. Ways to Remove SadnessC
41、. The Power of ResolutionsD. Starlight to Give Hope【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. DC“If you dont behave, well call the police.” is lie that parents generally use to get their young children to behave. Parents lies work in the short terms, but a new study led by NTU Singapore suggests that theyre as
42、sociated with harmful effects when the child becomes an adult.The research team asked 379 Singaporean young adults whether their parents lied to them when they were children how much they lie to their parents now, and how well they adjust to adulthood challenges. Adults who reported being lied to mo
43、re as children were more likely to report deceiving their parents in their adulthood. They also said they faced greater difficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.Lead author Assistant Professor Setoh Peipei from NTU Singapores School of Social Sciences said, “Parenting by lying can s
44、eem to save time especially when the real reasons behind why parents want children to do something is complicated to explain. When parents tell children that honesty is the best policy, but display dishonesty by lying, such behavior can send conflicting messages to their children. Parents dishonesty
45、 may eventually break trust and promote dishonesty in children. Our research suggests that parenting by lying is a practice that has bad consequences for children when they grow up. Parents should be aware of this and consider alternatives to lying, such as acknowledging childrens feelings, giving i
46、nformation so children know what to expect, offering choices and problem-solving together, to help children develop good behavior.”The analysis found that parenting by lying could place children at a greater risk of developing problems that the society disapproves, such as aggression (侵害) and rule-b
47、reaking behavior. Some limitations of the study include relying on what young adults report about their past experience of parents lying. “Future research can explore using more information providers, such as parents, to report on the same topic,” suggested Asst Prof Setoh.46. Why is a parental lie
48、mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic for discussion.B. To tell a popular way to educate children.C. To prove the great influence of the police.D. To show the harmful effects of parental lies.47. The underlined word “deceiving” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “_”.A. worr
49、yingB. abusingC. disappointingD. cheating48. Why do parents lie to their children based on the passage?A. Their parents lied to them when they were young.B. They think lying to their children can avoid wasting time.C. They believe dishonesty can help solve adulthood challenges.D. They are afraid the
50、ir children will suffer more by telling truth.49. According to the research, which of the following can parents do?A. Identify with the childrens emotions.B. Force good behavior on their children.C. Stop children knowing what to expect.D. Let children solve problems independently.50. What does the l
51、ast paragraph imply about the study?A. It is quite controversial.B. It is rather meaningless.C. It needs to be perfected.D. It demands honest responses.【答案】46. A 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. CDWe have often heard that “work smart and not hard”. Does only smart work bring you success? And if so, then why ar
52、e so many of us still busy putting our blood and sweat into working hard? Here, well discuss hard work and smart work.Hard work sticks to the traditional form of doing work. It is all about consistently working towards a particular goal irrespective (不考虑的) of its worth, not being worried about the r
53、esult and not using any means to reduce your effort. Hard work requires a lot of commitment and sincerity from the person. Although being boring and tiresome, it can give you the best results if it is done with heart and soul.One of the preconditions of smart work is having an in-depth knowledge or
54、experience of the work in hand, because that allows you to look for efficient ways to do the work in a planned and organized manner. Being a smart worker saves a lot of time as you can find means to reduce your work by using logical and innovative ways to achieve your goals. Besides, it also gives y
55、ou enough time to learn a new task while completing the present one.Although it seems that smart work is a better option, what we forget is that smart work is the fruit of hard work. Only when you work hard you gather the expertise (专业技能) and the knowledge to understand the work in hand and efficien
56、tly improve on it and work smartly.So which do you think should be preferred? We are sure you have heard of “United we stand, divided we fall.”, and that is true in this case too. You will attain great heights and lead a better and comfortable life if you combine both smart and hard work together. I
57、f you are not smart your hard work will never pay. A donkey only does hard work, while a horse does hard work and uses its smartness whenever and wherever it needs. In a similar way, smart work is the result of hard work. To master the quality of smart work, you really need to work hard. Through har
58、d work, we gain experience which helps us discover new things that in turn enables us to work smartly. The effort is important, but where to make that effort makes a difference.51. What can we learn about hard workers from Paragraph 2?A. They lack proper work skills.B. They always have great patienc
59、e.C. They tend to ignore the goal of work.D. They obtain excellent results from their work.52. Smart workers can save a lot of time by _.A. making a sensible planB. making use of creative waysC. learning experience from othersD. getting inspiration from a new task53. What does the author think of ha
60、rd work?A. It is inspiring.B. It is efficient.C. It is challenging.D. It is fundamental.54. In the authors view, the improvement of work pattern requires _.A. keeping working hardB. finding a method of working smartlyC. combining smart work with hard workD. choosing a suitable way of working based o
61、n your need55. What does the example of donkey in Paragraph 6 intend to show?A. It is useless to work hard.B. It is necessary to work smartly.C. The efforts you make matter most.D. The horse is cleverer than the donkey.【答案】51. B 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. B第卷（非选择题 共35分）第三部分：写作第一节：阅读表达（共5小题每小题2分，满分10分）阅读短
62、文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。Graduating from high school is a momentous occasion in any young persons life, and many choose to have a big party to celebrate those four years of hard work. However, Leanne Carrasco, a Texas teen, decided that she didnt want a party for herself, and instead she chose to host a piz
63、za party for the homeless as a way to celebrate her big day.The teen explained why she made a decision to think of others instead of herself on such a milestone occasion. She said, “Not a lot of people have the same options as me. There are a lot of people who need help. So I give it.”Although Carra
64、sco had volunteered at the Star of Hopes Women and Family Development Center with her family over the years, this time she decided to enlist the help of friends and fellow students to pull off the party. Not only did Carrasco provide about 90 pizzas for the residents of the shelter but she and her f
65、riends also collected 400 personal care bags to give out to those in need.Clearly, Carrascos actions had an impact on the shelter residents and the administration. “The teens had respect for these people.” Scott Arthur, a spokesman for Star of Hope said. “The residents saw this as a proof that peopl
66、e do care. To express their gratitude, they gave Carrasco a standing ovation (鼓掌欢呼) while many lined up to give the teenager hug and personally thanked her for her thoughtfulness.”All in all, Carrasco and her friends served lunch to about 200 people during their pizza party. “It was a very magical d
67、ay,” Arthur said. “It gives you a hope for the youth of today. They (the high schoolers) were able to think of other people.”56. How did Carrasco celebrate her high school graduation day?(no more than 15 words)57. Why did Carrasco choose to think of others instead of herself?(no more than 10 words)5
68、8. What does the underlined word “enlist” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?(1 word)59. How did residents of the shelter feel about Carrascos actions?(no more than 10 words)60. How would you like to celebrate your high school graduation day? Please explain.(no more than 20 words)【答案】56. By hosting a pizz
69、a party for the homeless. 57. Because she thought a lot of people needed help. 58. Gain. 59. They were grateful and excited. 60. To hang out with my friends. Because its difficult for us to meet again.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）61. 假设你是晨光中学的李津，来自英国的James作为交换生曾在你班学习一年，现已回国。得知你即将高中毕业，他非常关心你，来信询问你对大学专业报考的设想。请你根据以下
70、提示给他回复邮件。内容包括：（1）询问近况；（2）谈谈你对未来大学专业的选择；（3）说明选择的理由（如兴趣爱好、职业发展等）；注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear James,_Yours,Li Jin【答案】Dear Lucy,How is everything going? Im writing to tell you about the major I will choose in the university. I have decided to major in computer science. T
71、here are some reasons why I made such a decision. Firstly, with the development of society, computers are playing an important role in many aspects of our life. Secondly, browsing the Internet is one of my hobbies, so I think I can study computer science well. Last but not least, being good at computer science may help me find a good job after graduating from college. What about your plan? Expect to hear from you as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua
