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1、此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 2020-2021学年高三第二次模拟考试卷英 语 （一）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。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、草稿纸和答题卡上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、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略
2、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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleventh largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, which takes up most of the Britain Isles. North
3、ern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British climate is mild.About 58 million people live in the United Kingdom. Few other countries are so crowded. Four out of five people live in cities such as
4、 Belfast, Glasgow, and London. London is the capital. Great Britain grows half of the food it needs. Its industries help to pay for the food that is bought from abroad. The United Kingdom manufactures a wide range of goods. Service industries, such as tourism, that provide services rather than produ
5、cing goods, are increasing. Traditional industries, such as coal mining, are declining.21. There are many mountains in _.A. Northern Ireland, Scotland and EnglandB. England, Wales and ScotlandC. Wales, Scotland and Northern IrelandD. Northern Ireland, Wales and England22. In the United Kingdom, abou
6、t _ people live in big cities.A. 58 millionB. 48.8 millionC. 38.8 millionD. half23. According to the passage, which of the statements is true?A. Great Britain grows all of the food it needs.B. The United Kingdom manufactures a narrow range of goods.C. The speed of tourism in UK is increasing faster
7、than producing goods.D. The coal mining is also increasing fast.BTwo-year-old Samantha Savitz is deaf and loves interacting with her neighbors, so they all learned sign language in order to communicate with her better. The little girl is just so charming and adorable that its hard not to want to be
8、able to have simple conversations with her.In the United States, about two to four of every 1,000 people are functionally deaf about 2 million people. Around 28 million Americans, 10% of the population, ave some degree of hearing loss. Around 500,000 deaf people in the country use American Sign Lang
9、uage(ASL), and its the third most commonly used language in the US; many hearing people are also fluent in ASL. With so many people using ASL, its only right that Savitzs neighbors learn the language, not only for her but also to be able to communicate with other deaf people.Located at the end of Is
10、lington Road in Newton, Massachusells, this little neighborhood is absolutely charmed by one little girl. Savitz is a super engaging girl, and she loves interacting with people in her community. She is delighted when they are able to sign with her. However, she gets really sad when they cant underst
11、and her when she tries to communicate with them. Because of this, Savitzs neighbors collectively hired an instructor for ASL classes. With the help of their instructor, Rhys McGovern, the neighbors are able to help Savitz feel a sense of belonging.What the neighbors did for this little girl is wonde
12、rful because she will grow up being well-adjusted in society. Instead of feeling separated because no one outside of her family will understand her, Savitz will be accustomed to constantly interacting with different people. Her family is so thankful that they are fortunate to have such caring and co
13、mpassionate neighbors. Savitz calls her neighbors “friends” and accurately so.Other than speaking with the darling of their neighborhood, the residents of Islington Road will also be able to communicate with any other deaf person they encounter. “We are really enjoying the whole process, not only th
14、e learning of ASL, but the learning together,” says McNeil, one of Savitzs neighbors. “Its made our neighborhood a closer place.”24. Why does the author present the figures in paragraph 2?A. To recommend people to learn ASL.B. To show why the ASL class is appealing.C. To stress how terrible the life
15、 of the deaf is.D. To account for Savitzs neighbors learning ASL.25. How does little Savitz feel when her neighbors are able to communicate with her?A. Proud.B. Pleased.C. Confused.D. Surprised.26. What does Rhys McGovern do for Savitz?A. He teaches her neighbors ASL.B. He guides her to interact wit
16、h her neighbors.C. He hired an instructor for her neighbors.D. He called on her neighbors to help her.27. What lesson can we learn from the story?A. Many heads are better than one.B. Help others and be happy with yourself.C. You cant hide the world from your next neighbor.D. The poor are good to the
17、mselves and the good for the world.CThere are many therapies(疗法) for depression, including medical treatment, psychotherapy and talk therapy. Having a range of treatment choices is a good idea because no single treatment works equally well for each of millions of sufferers. Choosing the most suitabl
18、e treatment is important to them. Now researchers say a new therapy proven to relieve depression should be added to the established treatments. Its called nature therapy. “Interacting with nature can have positive effects on those with depression,” says Ethan Kross, PhD, an expert who has studied th
19、e nature depression link.A little exposure to nature helps all of us get our energy back, and it may have special benefit for those who are depressed. “It seems that, from our work, the restorative effect of nature seems to be stronger for individuals with depression,” says Marc Berman, PhD, an assi
20、stant professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. That might be because they feel mentally exhausted, and being in nature reenergizes them. However, Dr Berman has a strong warning. “Were not arguing that interacting with nature should replace clinically proven treatments for depression,” h
21、e says, “Nor should those with clinical depression try to treat themselves.”However, Berman and others say, interactions with nature could serve as a very effective supplementary treatment. Compared to adults with depression walking for 50 minutes in an urban setting, those who took a 50 minute walk
22、 in a natural setting were less depressed and had better memory skills.Why does nature hold this special effect? Berman says, “In a natural environment, we can choose to think or not, and this choice is believed to help us rest our brains. You can then pay attention later, when you need to.” He adds
23、, “It gives people more ability to concentrate, which is a big problem for those with depression.” Nature provides an effective setting for resting our brains, unlike urban setting. Even in the most peaceful urban environment, you have to pay attention to such things as traffic and stoplights.28. Wh
24、at can we learn about depression therapies from paragraph 1?A. They focus on physical activity.B. They pay no attention to interactions.C. They mainly depend on natural environment.D. They need to be tailored to different patients.29. How does nature benefit patients with depression?A. By making the
25、m feel energetic.B. By reminding them to rest in time.C. By taking the place of clinic treatment.D. By covering up their mental problems.30. What does the underlined word “supplementary” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Additional.B. Traditional.C. Controversial.D. Essential.31. What is the text main
26、ly about?A. An urban setting of restoring energy.B. The positive role of nature in treating depression.C. The popularity of using multiple ways to treat diseases.D. An effective replacement of clinical therapy for depression.DWe all know employees talk, and things can never remain totally secret. Bu
27、t a direct discussion about salary details probably isnt the best idea.There are organizations that openly share salary information around the office. However, unless all similar jobs pay the same rate, people advise that open salary concepts do not work well.When companies have different employees
28、on the same job and one of them is paid differently, many unfairness issues surface. It can happen in any company that differentiates(区分) pay for any reason like seniority and performance. You should run the risk of causing a distance between you and your colleagues if they learn you earn more for w
29、hat they think to be the same job.The secret nature of your salary, in fact, can be a greater benefit to you. It creates an opportunity for a manager to have a personal discussion with employees as to why they are being paid what they are and how they can then move forward with confidence that they
30、have developed a “special” relationship with their supervisor(主管) on their individual issues, good and bad, without involving others in the process.If you learn that someone who holds a similar position earns a bigger paycheck, dont panic. First, do some due diligence to determine if you are being u
31、nderpaid in general. Use the Internet salary calculator, and also reach out to your out-of-office network to find out how people at other companies are being compensated. Next, youd better go to your boss and ask the reasons. Open a rational dialog to understand what skills or experience youll need
32、to improve your performance and earn more recognition and financial rewards.32. What could happen if your colleagues learned that you are paid more?A. They might become less friendly to you.B. Your salary might be reduced soon.C. They might badly perform in their work.D. You might be given extra job
33、s.33. What is the advantage of keeping salary information secret?A. It inspires you to make greater progress in your work.B. It warns you to work harder to make more money.C. It gives the manager a chance to communicate with you.D. It proves the manager treats all his employees equally.34. What is t
34、he purpose of the last paragraph?A. To tell about how to get along with the boss.B. To show how to keep silent about the problem.C. To urge employees to argue with the boss.D. To suggest ways to deal with the problem.35. What is the text mainly about?A. Personal relationship.B. Salary secret.C. Coll
35、eague pressure.D. Salary difference.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。There are numerous benefits of reading good books. 36 Whatever your field might be, its very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons. Here are tips to help you cultivate a better a
36、nd consistent reading habit:Determine your reading goal. 37 This goal should be clear and backed up with a purpose. Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow indifferent areas of your life-spirit, academics, career, relationships and more. 38 Once youre done setting
37、your reading goal for the year, youll need a list to back it up. Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read. Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors. It s important to keep a journal listing the books youll like to read for each month.Get a responsible reading partner to pro
38、mote your reading. Goals need to be backed up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you dont feel motivated. 39 To develop a reading culture, you must first analyze your current reading habits. Do you read at all? 40 In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a cons
39、istent reading habit, youll need to set up simple systems, find responsible partners, and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone.A. Do you study hard at school?B. Make a list of books for each month.C. Do you start off and stop at some point?D. Get up early and go to bed late to back u
40、p your goal.E. Its important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit.F. Get a friend willing to read, and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals.G. It can make you think deeper, sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小
41、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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Allen decided to leave home city and make a living by himself because his family was too poor. Before leaving, he told his father, “I want to learn the 41 performance.”His father was 42 with his answer, “What? No, you cant do
42、that. A circus is the place for clowns(小丑) in many peoples eyes. Our family will be 43 of you.”But Allen 44 . “Our family is so poor now. Which is more important to you, 45 or food? I will give you some money every month from the circus. It probably will be a huge 46 .” His father was very 47 . “If
43、you go there, somebody will know about it very soon and Ill be very 48 .After 49 difficulties, Allen finally found a circus and 50 the owner to let him stay. He worked very hard studying magic and lived with animals. Every month, his parents would get a 51 from him. But they never knew his address.
44、They knew the money was from Allen but when people asked them about Allens 52 , they never told them the truth. Later, his parents received 53 money from him.Then, a magician named Albert became very famous in the whole world. Everyone thought 54 of his performance. Lots of people hurried to see his
45、 performance from far away. One day, Allens father went to visit a relative in another 55 . The relative paid a lot for tickets of the magicians show. Allens father went to the show. During the show, Allens father was totally 56 by the magicians tricks. When the magician took off his 57 , the father
46、 found Albert was his son, Allen.Allen recognized his father. His father 58 him, “Why did you change your name?”“Because you said you would be embarrassed for me.”“But 59 will know the famous magician is my son Allen.”Every good thing comes at a 60 . You cant have them all without giving up somethin
47、g.41. A. musicB. theatreC. circusD. dance42. A. satisfiedB. unhappyC. curiousD. hopeful43. A. guiltyB. proudC. tiredD. ashamed44. A. insistedB. demandedC. addedD. declined45. A. dignityB. honestyC. loveD. money46. A. careerB. successC. fortuneD. performance47. A. convincingB. stubbornC. understandingD. confused48. A. embarrassedB. disappointedC. annoyedD. frightened49. A. leaving outB. ending upC. looking forD. going through50. A. hadB. convincedC. tookD