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1、2021 届东莞市常平创业学校高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项 A Located besideLake Geneva,the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.Here
2、 are some of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic Park The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park,an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps.The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of spo
3、rt.The first Olympic symbol The“Olympic Rings”flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913.The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics:Africa,Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope.The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadi
4、ums The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship.Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present,including one of the games most attractive stadiums,the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.T
5、he Olympic medals Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like?The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze,silver,and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896.Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in wh
6、ich the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the
7、 flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The“Olympic Rings”flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.B E
8、very racehorse has different abilitiesLike humans，some are short-distance runners，while others are marathonersFiguring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award homeJockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries
9、 of experience and data from previous races to plan their races Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to thatSince 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain BoltShe has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start st
10、rong and gradually slow down toward the finish lineButin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful aero
11、bic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which dont need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of a new
12、 GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one(1,900 meters)，and a slightly longer o
13、ne(2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same trackThe model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finishInstead，a stron
14、g start leads to a better finish，the team found“That doesnt mean those jockeys are wrong，thoughIf the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，”Aftalion says 4.What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A.Make a good start B.Plan for the r
15、ace early C.Run slowly on the starting line D.Try runningquickly all the time 5.What formed the basis for Aftalions studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races B.The benefit of knowing horses different abilities C.The success in studying runners winning strategies D.The p
16、erformance of horses on different race distances 6.What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A.Boring B.Damaging C.Astonishing D.Puzling 7.What can we infer from the text?A.Runners have the same energy output of muscles B.Aftalions findings may help horses to win the race
17、C.What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses D.World champion runners made a contribution to the study C On World Oceans Day,which falls on June 8,the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica,bringing the global total to five.Unlike the
18、Arctic,Atlantic,Indian and PacificOceanswhich are defined by the continents that bound themthe Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）.According to the National Geographic,the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degree
19、s south latitude（纬度）.Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC,it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them,Sylvia Earle,a marine biologist and oceanographer,told the Daily Mail.Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know its unlike
20、any other.Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain whats so charming about it,but theyll all agree that the glaciers are bluer,the air colder,the mountains more awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go,Seth Sykora-Bodie,a marine scientist at the National Oceani
21、c and Atmospheric Administration,told National Geographic.National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region,thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservationbut its significance is beyond that.We think its really important from an educational standpoint,as well as
22、from a map-labeling standpoint,to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean,Alex Tait,National Geographic Society geographer,told The Post.So when students learn about parts of the ocean world,they learn its an interconnected ocean,and they learn there are these regions called oceans th
23、at are really important,and theres a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica.8.Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?A.It has never been explored before.B.It surrounds the Antarctic all around.C.It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.D.It has ecologically distinct environmen
24、t.9.What does the underlined word captivating in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Strange.B.Unusual.C.Attractive.D.Informal.10.What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?A.It will be instructive for students.B.It will promote tourism development.C.It will encourage public to treasure w
25、ater.D.It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.11.What is the best title for the text?A.World Oceans Day B.Revised Antarctic Maps C.Adding a New Ocean D.New Discovery under the Sea D What about your emotions?How do they help you to understand what you are reading?In Jane YolansOwl Moon,a g
26、irl explores with her father on a snowy night.She longs for this special night.And shes amazed when she sees an owl.Have you felt longing before?Amazement?Well,if you have,it helps you have a sense of agreement.When we can put ourselves inside a story we can understand it better.Our brain tells us,O
27、h,this girls experience is a bit like mine.And boom!We can relate to her.But this skill is not born in us.So young kids have to learn it.Pictures and images help young readers to understand and recognize feelings.Readers feel joy when seeing the smiling faces of friends.They feel fear when turning t
28、he page to find a scary monster.They are just pictures,but the feelings are real.This skill,to understand the thinking and feeling of others,is what researchers call theory of mind.For example,think about the faces of people and animals in stories.The Big Bad Wolfs scary teeth.The o shape of a surpr
29、ised characters mouth.Or big,wide eyes like the girl inOwl Moon.By noticing the faces,readers can start to figure out what it feels like to be that character.And that helps to figure out how people feel and think in real life.But most young readers dont go into deep,scary woods.And some may not go t
30、o the beach or play basketball.In the bookYo!Yes?two kids meet and play ball.The kids start the story on opposite pages.But as the story goes on,they get closer until they are together.Some young readers might not play basketball,but they can read the clues on the page to figure out how the kids are
31、 feeling.And some readers might not like the game,but they can feel excited for the characters because of how the characters look and move.12.What can we learn from the second paragraph?A.Owl Moontalks about the exploration of the Moon.B.The feeling ofamazementis a sense of agreement.C.Readers are b
32、lessed with the ability to interpret others.D.Readers with similar experience understand the story better.13.Which of the following might help readers developtheory of mind?A.True feelings.B.Smiling faces.C.Picture books.D.Reading skills.14.Young readers can go deeper into a story by_.A.tracking the
33、 plot B.developing new skills C.sharing similar hobbies D.analyzing the background 15.What is the text mainly about?A.How thinking influences reading.B.How readers improve reading skills.C.How emotions help enhance reading.D.How kids figure out the clues of stories.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，
34、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 Do you make any smart friends?_16_But youll have an easier time if you join a community service group,continuing education class or book club.The following suggestions may help you meet people you want to connect with intellectually._17_When you hope to meet smart
35、friends,its important to identify what kind of intelligence youre searching for.For example,some individuals have a specific knowledge of cooking or engineering,while others may be well-versed in politics.After you identify a specific knowledge base that interests you,join groups and network among n
36、ew people who share those interests.Expand your professional circles._18_If you currently work in a field that you dont find intellectually challenging,join a community club or discussion group related to your field of interest.For example,if youd like to make some smart friends who are involved in
37、the real estate business,join a business group related to real estate.Branching out socially in your area of expertise is likely to connect you to intelligent,likeminded people.Invite new people to social activities.Once you come in contact with a new acquaintance,make an effort to develop a friends
38、hip by inviting the person to engage in some casual activity,such as having coffee,taking a walk,having lunch or playing tennis._19_ Plan group events or social gatherings with the smart individuals you have become acquainted with so that a group can get to know one another._20_If your event include
39、s a variety of talented,well-educated people,youre likely to make more social connections and network with a wider variety of intelligent individuals.A.Friendship is precious.B.Identify your intellectual interests.C.This works well with groups sharing common interests.D.When you meet a nice guy,brin
40、g him into your social circle.E.You may be able to meet smart friends by socializing with coworkers.F.You may find it difficult to connect with a well-educated group of friends.G.Find something you both enjoy and make efforts to get better acquainted.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30
41、 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 People often go to cafes to relax themselves and keep themselves from falling asleep,but Mr.Healing,a popular cafe chain,actually does the_21_.Customers can come in,order a drink,lie down a comfortable massage(按摩)chair,and take a_22_.Many people_23_lack o
42、f sleep as a result of overwork,so any opportunity to relax and even take a nap is greatly_24_.Mr.Healing is the perfect place to go when youre on a short work or school break and you need to_25_sleep.The cafe offers massage periods in various modes,_26_on how much time you have and how you choose t
43、o spend it.The 20-minute session is_27_at$3.5,the 30-minute massage costs$7,and the 50-minute session is$9,all of_28_also include a drink.Once you make your choice,you are taken to the“healing center”.You are asked to_29_your shoes as well as any jewelry that might damage the chairs,after which you
44、can choose a massage_30_,from“stretch”or“sleep”.You can start with stretch for a few minutes,and then_31_to sleep if you want to take a short nap.After it comes to an end,you are taken back to the cafe area to enjoy a coffee_32_one of the many other_33_drinks on the menu.Mr.Healing cafes are so popu
45、lar that customers are advised to make reservations_34_to be sure that a massage chair is_35_.“I have to sit in a chair and_36_a computer monitor all day due to my job,the healing room was_37_effective to relieve_38_and stress,”said Park Hye-sun,a 24-year-old officer.Some have described Mr.Healing a
46、nd other similar cafes_39_simple fashions,but others see them as a_40_business model,because they offer a service that people really need.21.A.same B.opposite C.similarity D.difference 22.A.nap B.breath C.rest D.look 23.A.suffer from B.differ from C.range from D.vary from 24.A.worried B.pleased C.ap
47、preciated D.frightened 25.A.apply for B.head for C.seek for D.make up for 26.A.depending B.fixing C.calling D.insisting 27.A.paid B.spent C.priced D.charged 28.A.them B.that C.which D.whom 29.A.pay off B.take off C.keep off D.put off 30.A.model B.seat C.material D.mode 31.A.transport B.transform C.t
48、ransplant D.transmit 32.A.and B.yet C.but D.or 33.A.recycling B.regaining C.refreshing D.recalling 34.A.in advance B.in order C.in peace D.in sight 35.A.flexible B.available C.suitable D.comfortable 36.A.look at B.point at C.stare at D.aim at 37.A.creatively B.attractively C.patiently D.truly 38.A.l
49、oneliness B.friendliness C.carelessness D.tiredness 39.A.as B.for C.of D.with 40.A.capable B.sustainable C.bearable D.suitable 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 Most people,at one time or another,have been on the receiving end of a random act of kindness that moment whe
50、n a complete stranger stops_41._(offer)aid,generosity or sympathy.In a sometimes callous(冷漠的)world where people can be so focused on_42._theyre doing,a random act of kindness can make_43._difference.The city of Naples has long had a tradition_44._(call)“caff sospeso”.When buying coffee,a person who