1、广东省茂名市2021届高三英语下学期4月第二次综合测试（二模）试题试卷共 8 页，卷面满分 120 分，折算成 130 分计入总分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50 分)第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5
2、 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。AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic that never gets o
3、ld. Set in rural England in the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austens story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for
4、 power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fie
5、lds of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a
6、 page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldnt be able to write this list without including Michelle Obamas memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, th
7、e pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What did the Bennets intend to do?A. To marry their daughters to rich men.B. To lessen pre
8、ssure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austens. B. Rachel Ignotofskys.C. Elena Favillis. D. Michelle Obamas.3. What do the four books have in common?A.
9、They are all classics. B. They are all biographies.C. They are all related to the female. D. They are all about heroes.BA saw-whet owl(猫头鹰) is recovering at a wildlife refuge in New York state after it was discovered glued to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The bird was found by workers helpi
10、ng to transport the tree 170 miles from Oneonta to New York City.“Its just a story out of a movie,” said Ravensbeard Wildlife Center director Ellen Kalish, who is caring for the owl.After the owl - now named Rockefeller - was dropped off with Ms Kalish and taken to the wildlife centre, her team bega
11、n giving him fluids and “all the mice he will eat”. Rockefeller had not had anything to eat or drink during his three-day road trip. “Its amazing he didnt get hurt,” Ms Kalish said.Rockefeller was taken to the vet on Wednesday night for a check-up and some X-rays, but Ms Kalish said he appears to be
12、 in great condition considering his adventurous week.Diminutiveas Rockefeller is, he is a full-grown adult. Saw-whet owls are the smallest owls in the US north-east, Ms Kalish said, typically growing to no more than 8.3in (17-21cm) tall.“Theyre a very interesting species,” Ms Kalish said. They are “
13、very” nocturnal, meaning theyre typically not seen unless someone is looking for them. Some migrate south for the winter, and some dont migrate at all.Once Rockefeller has a clean bill of health, Ms Kalish and the Ravensbeard team will release him back into the wild. “Our goal is to release any bird
14、 that can be released,” she said.There are about two million saw-whet owls across the US, so Rockefeller will be OK if he doesnt make it all the way back to Oneonta. “They find a new mate each year and go on with their lives,” she said.With all the bad news of 2020, this little owls rescue “was a st
15、ory that needed to be shared”, Ms Kalish said.4. Where was the owl stuck?A. On a tree. B. On a truck. C. In New York City. D. At the wildlife centre.5. What was the owl first offered after arriving at the wildlife centre?A. A medical examination. B. Food and drink.C. Christmas gifts. D. A three-day
16、road trip.6. What does the underlined word “diminutive” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Weak. B. Mature. C. Interesting. D. Tiny.7. What will be done to the owl if it is confirmed in good condition?A. Be sent to a zoo. B. Be kept at the center.C. Be sent back to nature. D. Be sent back to Oneonta.CI
17、ts become an accepted part of keeping up to date with extended family and friends, but if schoolchildren were in their parents shoes, the majority wouldnt share posts of their sons and daughters online. Over 55% said they would not upload news about, or images of, their children to their social medi
18、a feeds, according to survey of over 16,000 pupils by Votes for Schools.While some were concerned about being embarrassed or the longevity of content which could remain online indefinitely, others expressed concern about their personal data being compromised. One of the pupils surveyed said, “Althou
19、gh our parents mean well, sometimes the consequence of a post can be disastrous.”In response to the survey, childrens mental health charity Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya have produced three films ahead of the Christmas holidays the best period for parental oversharing.In one video, about saf
20、ety online, 10-year-old Adavan said, “If you share anything with your family, you know whos going to see it. But if you share it publicly, there are millions of people who can see your picture.”Joe Hancock, a security lead at Mishcon de Reya, encouraged parents to share wisely. “Simple steps, such a
21、s checking your privacy settings and asking others not to share content of your children on their accounts if they have not updated their privacy settings, are a good start. And, as we found out from the children during filming, having their permission is key,” he said.The study marks a shift away f
22、rom the usual debate about teaching children to use the Internet safely. Sandra Davis, head of the law firms family department, said, “Children are the experts on the real and immediate impact of sharenting（晒娃） the full extent of which we cannot know yet. We must ensure we listen to children and tak
23、e their views into consideration now in order to avoid any unintended consequences further down the line.”8.Whats most pupils attitude towards sharing posts about children?A. Skeptical. B. Unconcerned. C. Tolerant. D. Unwilling.9.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Summarize the prev
24、ious paragraph.B. Provide some advice for parents.C. Predict the consequence of sharing posts.D. Give reasons for the result of the survey.10.What should parents first pay attention to according to Joe Hancock?A. Safety. B. Consequence. C. Wisdom. D. Health.11.What can we learn from the last paragra
25、ph?A. Parents should take childrens opinions into account.B. Parents should teach children to use the Internet safely.C. Children must make sure to listen to their parents.D. Children should avoid unintended consequences of sharenting.DThe prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around
26、the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe its because were spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most da
27、ngerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn thats a mistake. Though theres less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you shou
28、ld take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. Thats because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a
29、 clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, its a mistake to put your sun
30、-protection habits on ice. “Its important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for succ
31、essful treatment,” says Diffey. If its caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years . If its caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole thats changing size, shape or colour, or one thats asymmetricalsometimes ref
32、erred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.12. Whats the main cause of the rise of melanoma?A. The climate change. B. Better detection.C. More exposure to the sun. D. The increase of skin cancer.13.Whats a mistake according to experts? A.Applying sunscreen in summer
33、. B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow. C. Using sunscreenduringlower risk months. D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Prevention is better than cure. B. Health is better than wealth.C. A disease known is half cured.D. When the sun comes i
34、n, the doctor comes out.15. What is the best title of the text?A. Detect Melanoma. B. Beware Winter Rays.C. Monitor Your Moles. D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.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。Some may think that having feelings of uncertainty as an entrepreneur(企业家) is
35、a given. Speaking from experience, I can say for certain that there will always be ups and downs with any job. Without a solid team or a strong support system, its understandable that this can lead to a pretty overwhelming state of mind.16. Here are some tips for kicking those feelings of doubt.1. S
36、peak to someoneFind someone you can share your fears, insecurities, and emotions with. Having someone to bounce your thoughts and ideas off is vital to help reduce the stress.2.17Having a strong team is a key to creating a healthy environment. If youre feeling uncertain about the future of your comp
37、any, look to your team to see how theyre impacting it. Can there be any improvements to help ease some of the pressures and allow you to focus on more important ones?3. Let goNot having control of a situation can be stressful. 18. Learn to trust your fellows. Embrace the unknown, and consider it a w
38、in when you experience it.4. Focus on what mattersTake things one step at a time. 19. Ask yourself how that can be achieved. With pen to paper, write it down. By writing out what is stressing you out, youre putting a name to the issue, which can help you to address the problem.5. Know that you got t
39、hisIt may feel like your world is crashing down on you. 20. By looking at the bigger picture, you can put into consideration what is most important for you to achieve.A. Organize a new teamB. Improve your teamC. Figure out the most important thing to put your energy towards right nowD. Consider whet
40、her more can be done to help better the flow and workloadE. However, just remind yourself that this is just another barrier on your journey to successF. However, ridding the need to always be in the drivers seat is a key to developing your businessG. Creating healthier habits for handling these feel
41、ings can be one of the most beneficial things you can do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。A few days ago, I lost my dog while hiking with him on a mountain. It was like I was missing part of my soul.Since then, a strange feeling 21me back to the mountai
42、n. One morning, I stood at the 22of the mountain and began my journey with this mysterious(神秘的) pull growing stronger. After making my way along paths I thought I knew well, I realized I was in an 23 place. I panicked a little, lost my footing, and 24. From out of nowhere, an elderly man came and he
43、lped me up. With his smiling face, I felt a sense of 25 and we decided to climb together.Soon the path began to feel familiar again. I told him that my dog was a German shepherd. He once 26 briefly as a police dog but had to stop due to an injury. The man 27 a laugh saying he had been a police offic
44、er for a short time. He also had German 28 . We laughed at these 29.“He had a tiny 30on his collar. We came here and saw a bear. Sensing danger, he31the bear. I lost him after that.” As I was going on, the old man said, “Tomo would thank you. Mountains offer 32experiences.” Tomo is my dogs name. Did
45、 I tell him this?Before I could ask anything, he moved on and disappeared. Suddenly, I found a small metal tag(标签) on the ground.Tomoit33. Rings came, and then what I saw caused me so many emotions. I 34 the name tag to my old friend carefully and my soul felt very much 35.21.A. lookedB. pulledC. re
46、memberedD. followed22.A. topB. valleyC. footD. Gate23.A. unattractiveB. unsafeC. unfriendlyD. unfamiliar24.A. escapedB. screamedC. prayedD. slipped25.A. easeB. dangerC. humorD. balance26.A. servedB. retiredC. struckD. barked27.A. worked outB. let outC. picked outD. broke out28.A. presentsB. tastesC.
47、 jobsD. roots29.A. countriesB. viewsC. similaritiesD. sufferings30.A. scarB. backpackC. bellD. spot31.A. searched forB. chased afterC. signaled toD. negotiated with32.A. magicalB. explicitC. tiringD. courageous33.A. assumedB. hungC. saidD. recognized34.A. adoptedB. adaptedC. attackedD. attached35.A.
48、 lostB. completeC. absurdD. acid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。IN DENMARK youre never more than 30 miles from the sea. Aside from Jutlands boundary with Germany, Denmark is36（entire） surrounded by water, with a total of 5,437 miles of coastline, “This made it perfect for the
49、 Viking society, 37 sailing was the most important way to get around,” says Rikke Johansen, director at the Viking Ship Museum, in Roskilde. “Land divided people; water connected 38（they）.” Fishing was a necessity for 39(survive) long before Denmark, which is made up of 406 islands, 40(become) an ag
50、ricultural nation, but today, Johansen says, water means leisure for most Danes, “We take it 41granted; its a way of life. For many of us, 42 (look) out at water every day is key.” The whole of Denmark is lowland, formed by Ice Age glaciers and glacial streams. With 43highest point just 558 feet abo
51、ve sea level, the country is easily influenced by floods and storms. Sea levels are expected to rise three feet by 2100, and 44(scientist) are worried that historical sites on the coast will disappear altogether. In 2019 the 120-year-old Rubjerg Knude light- house, originally 45(build) 656 feet from
52、 the sea, had to be wheeled back, as coastal erosion(侵蚀) had reduced that distance to just 19 feet.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 (满分 15 分)假定你是某国际学校的学生，最近你参与创办了一个传统中国画社团，正打算向全校招募成员，请你以社团的名义写一则招募启事，内容如下：1.启事目的；2.加入社团的好处；3.如何加入。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。New Members Wanted_Traditional Chinese Painti
53、ng Club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。When I was ten years old, I was a grade four primary school student in a small town. I had a happy time at school because I had a few good friends there. We usually spent our spare time together, doing our homework, going to the amusement park, p
54、laying with our pets, and sharing our happiness and sorrows together. But everything changed when my parents decided to change their jobs and moved to a bigger city. I even had no time to say good-bye to my old friends and teachers.As I moved to the new city, I began my school life in a totally new
55、school with new surroundings, new teachers and new classmates. During the first week, I felt lonely when I was at school. My classmates knew each other, but they didnt know me, which added to my loneliness and sadness. That week day after day, I was sitting on my seat, pretending to be reading. How
56、I secretly wished that someone would come to me and introduce himself to me or even play a trick on me, but disappointingly, nobody came.Then one day, when my parents sent me to the bus station and said good bye to me, I didnt get on the bus to school as usual. Instead, I walked and walked on the st
57、reet, looking at the beautiful window displays and forgetting everything, with no worry about the new school, new teachers and new classmates. Then my empty stomach stopped me and I used my pocket money to have a bowl of noodles in a small restaurant. It was noon at the time, but still I didnt want
58、to go to school or go home. So I went to a park and sat on the bench, staring at the sky. And then I had a nap. When I woke up, I decided to go back to my hometown, where my former teachers and friends lived. So I went to the railway station. There I was stopped by a policeman, who asked for my ID c
59、ard, which I didnt have at the time. Then the policeman called someone and I was asked to stay with him.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。Paragraph 1:An hour later, I found my parents running towards me._Paragraph 2:The next day, when I was sent to school by my parents, I was afraid I would be
60、punished._2021年茂名市高三级第二次综合测试英语参考答案第一部分 阅读理解(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）1.A 2.B 3.C4.A 5.B 6.D 7.C8.D 9.D 10.A 11.A12.C 13.D 14.C 15.B第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）16-20 GBFCE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）21-25.BCDDA 26-30.ABDCC 31-35BACDB第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）36. entirely
61、37.where/whose 38.them 39. survival 40.became41.for 42.looking 43.the 44. scientists 45.built第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 (满分 15 分)NewMembers Wanted The traditional Chinese painting club founded two weeks ago is looking for new members.By participating in our well-organized activities, you will benefit a
62、 great deal from them. Not only can you cultivate your patience and imagination, but also you can reach a higher level of artistic thinking. Learning traditional Chinese painting, you will get easier access to our excellent history and culture, which can nurture your mind.Students of all grades are
63、welcome. If you are interested, please fill in the application form and send it to the email address at Traditional Chinese Painting before May 7, 2021. Please join us now. Traditional Chinese Painting Club第二节（满分25分）An hour later, I found my parents running towards me.They looked worried and exhaust
64、ed. “Where have you been all day?” demanded my father angrily, “You are playing truant now, arent you!” His eyes were fuming with rage. I felt aggrieved, tears in my eyes. I muttered, “Theres nobody I can talk to in this city.” My mother hugged me, kissing my cheeks, and said “I am sorry, my dear. I
65、ts our fault not to have noticed this and given you our timely help. But next time you meet any problems, turn to us first.” Hearing this, though a little bit upset, I felt better with my parents comfort. The next day, when I was sent to school by my parents, I was afraid that I would be punished. I
66、nstead when the class began, the teacher told the whole class that I was permitted a day off to hang around the city the day before and asked me to share what Id seen. Surprised, I was glad to talk about those window displays and beautiful scenes in the park. When I finished, the applause shook the classroom. Later, I made friends with quite a few classmates, which made me really happy. I learned from my teacher later that it was my dad who asked her to do that. The white lie started a new life for me.
