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1、2021 年茂名市电白县第一中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案 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 Many workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic(新冠疫情).And the noisy situation and endless house
2、work may result in a terrible emotion.A new option is waiting foryou.That is WFH:work from a hotel.Hotel Figuero A special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figueros 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang,the set-up launched in Ju
3、ne and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi,unlimited printing privileges and free parking.The 350-square-foot rooms sell for$129 per day,with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional$20.The Wythe A boutique hotel in Brooklyn.The hotel recently an
4、nounced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform,and dogs are welcome.Pricing starts at$200 and goes up to$275,depending on how man
5、y people use the space.The Sawyer The Sawyer,in Sacramento,California,is offering pool cabanas(更衣室)for use as outdoor offices,complete with fast Wi-Fi,free parking and catered lunch for$150 per day.HotelsByDay Yannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015.That company has grown to include more than
6、1,500 hotels,and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive,and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should
7、 one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$129.B.$149.C.$150.D.$200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts every
8、thing correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.B By mid-century there will likely be 9 billion people on the planet,using ever more resources and leading ever more technologically complex lives.What will our cities be like?How much will artificialintelligence(AI)advance?Will global warming c
9、ause disastrous changes,or will we be able to engineer our way out of the climate change issues?Recently,the magazineBig Thinkasked top minds from a variety of fields to weigh in on what the future holds 40 years from now.The result is as follows.Its likely that by 2050 the majority of the people in
10、 the world will live in urban areas and will have a much higher average age than people today.Cities theorist Richard thinks urbanization will transform the education system of,making our economy less houses driven and removing the divisions between home and work.And rapidly advancing technology wil
11、l continue ever more rapidly.Cities of the future wont look like“some sort of science-fiction fantasy”,but its likely that technological advances and information overlays(VR and AR)will greatly change how we live.Self-driving cars will make the roads safer and provide faster transports.A larger vers
12、ion of driverless cars-driverless trucks may make long-distance drivers out of date.Some long view predictions are completelydire.Environmentalist Bill says that if we dont make great progress in fighting global warming,its likely we could see out-of-control rises in sea levels,huge crop shortfalls
13、and wars over limited freshwater resources.In terms of how we will eat,green markets founder and“real food supporter Nina believes that there will be more small milk processing plants and more regional food operations and well be healthier as a result.New York Timeswriter Mark thinks that people wil
14、l eat fewer processed foods and eat foods grown closer to where they live.And more people will be aware of the ethical responsibility to grow foods.4.What may happen by 2050 based on the magazineBig Think?A.Education will be driven by economy.B.The majority of people will be taller.C.AI will cause d
15、isastrous changes.D.Most people will live in big cities.5.What do we know about technology in the future according to Paragraph 3?A.It will make people live in science-fiction fantasy.B.It will ensure safer transports due to faster cars.C.It will greatly change the way in which people live.D.It will
16、 increase the number of long-distance drivers.6.What does the underlined word dire in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Magical.B.Terrible.C.Ridiculous.D.Meaningful.7.What does Nina think of foods in the future?A.People will eat healthier and fresher foods.B.Land-raised farm systems will be improved.C.There will b
17、e smaller regional food operations,D.Food supplies will become much more limited.C Shanghairesidents passing through the citys eastern Huangpu district in Octobermight have astonished at an unusual sight:a“walking”building.An 85-year-old primary school has been lifted off the ground in its entirety
18、and relocated using new technology named the“walking”machine.In the citys latest effort to preserve historic structures,engineers used nearly 200 mobile supports under the five-story building.The supports act like robotic legs.Theyre split into two groups which in turns rise up and down,imitating th
19、e human step.Attached sensors help control how the building moves forward.TheLagenaPrimary School,which weighs 7,600 tons,faced a new challenge its T-shaped,while previously relocated structures were square or rectangular.Experts and technicians met to discuss possibilities and test a number of diff
20、erent technologies before deciding on the“walking machine”.Over the course of 18 days,the building was rotated 21degrees and moved 62 meters away to its new location.The old school building is set to become a center for heritage protection and cultural protection.The project marks the first time thi
21、s“walking machine”method has been used inShanghaito relocate a historical building.In recent years,Chinas rapid modernization has seen many historic buildingsrazedto clear land for skyscrapers and office buildings.But there has been growing concern about the architectural heritage loss as a result o
22、f destruction across the country.Shanghaihas beenChinas most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation.The survival of a number of 1930s buildings in the famous Bund district and 19th-century“Shikumen”houses in the repaired Xintiandi neighborhood has offered examples of how to give old
23、 buildings new life.The city also has a track record of relocating old buildings.In 2018,the city relocated a 90-year-old building in Hongkou district,which was then considered to beShanghais most complex relocation project to date.8.How did the primary school get moved?A.By reducing the weight of i
24、t.B.By using movable supports.C.By dividing it into several parts.D.By using robotic legs.9.What does the underlined word“razed”probably mean in Paragraph 5?A.Replaced.B.Burnt.C.Protected.D.Destroyed.10.What can we infer about the heritage preservation inChina?A.The use of advanced technology leads
25、to growing concern.B.Shanghai is the pioneer in preserving architectural heritage.C.A number of old buildings have been given new life.D.Many historic buildings will be relocated.11.What is the passage mainly about?A.New preservation campaigns are launched inChina.B.New technology gives new life to
26、historic buildings.C.A building inShanghai“walks”to a new location.D.“Walking machine”makes heritage protection simpler.D For years,life went something like this:Wed grow up in one place,head off to college,and then find a city to get a job and live there for a few years.The final goal was to find s
27、omewhere to settle down,buy a house,start a family,and begin the whole cycle all over again.But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives,sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou,who has had a front-row seat watchi
28、ng this evolution unfold.Six years ago,he launched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed,fully furnished apartments for a month at a time,at rates that are cheaper than hotels.And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than standardized,like what you mi
29、ght find in a traditional hotel.Today,the company has 3,000 properties(房地产)in six U.S.cities,along with Dubai,Istanbul,London,Paris,and Chatzieleftherious native Athens,and a staff of 400.With the helpof the Series B round of funding,the company landed$50 million,plus its previous total of$28 millio
30、n,to continue its rapid expansion.It hopes to have 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey.“The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,”he says.“I
31、had to spend five years in hotel rooms,living in 12 different cities.I loved seeing the world,but I didnt love feeling like I didnt have a home.”And whats more,hotels arent a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either.In Chatzieleftherious case,McKinsey sometimes paid$10,000 or more f
32、or him to stay in a major city for a month.12.What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A.A new lifestyle is appearing.B.Life is just like a circle for people.C.Most people are used to an easy life.D.People live in different places in life.13.What is the goal of Blueground?A.To comp
33、ete with hotels.B.To create standardized hotels.C.To make renters feel at home.D.To rent out long-term apartments.14.What do we know about Blueground?A.It got a total investment of$78 million.B.Its business is anything but satisfying.C.It expanded to every corner of the world.D.It has 50,000 propert
34、ies in 50 cities.15.What does the last paragraph focus on?A.High costs of hotels.B.Chatzieleftherious former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D.The inspiration for Blueground.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，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 Nowadays,many of us are working long hours at home,so more
35、 than ever,we are in need of a pet to help relieve anxiety and provide company for the lonely days._16_There are simply too many benefits to list,so weve gathered only our top reasons._17_Working long hours from home can never be a nice thing.Without all the human contact we would normally get in th
36、e office,we can often find ourselves feeling lonely and isolated.However,with a pet at home were likely to feel much better.A call to head outdoors.For those who have an animal that enjoys going outdoors,pets can serve as a great reminder of heading outdoors to get some fresh air._18_However,often o
37、wners will return from their walks feeling calmer,more relaxed and more energized.Whatever the weather,getting outside is beneficial to us.Caring for something else.Often,when we feel loneliness or anxiety,we tend to be focusing inwards,to our own worries and self-doubts._19_Therefore,its advisable
38、to invest time in our pets well-being by giving them the best care we can.Motivation(动力)and routine.Pets are a source of motivation for their owners simply because they rely on us so heavily.Without a pet,well find it hard to keep our daily routine while working at home._20_.But when we have a pet t
39、o look after,we have to get up early and be ready for the day ahead.This is going to benefit both the pet and ourselves.A.An end to loneliness.B.A time killer in daily life.C.We tend to skip meals or sleep late.D.Pets often walk here and there and make our house dirty.E.The positive effects a pet ca
40、n have on our mental health are amazing.F.The task of heading out for a walk on a rainy day may not seem attractive.G.Directing our attention to the outside world helps relieve those negative feelings.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 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 After
41、 I had pictured it over and over again in my mind,the big day_21_arrived:my first day at senior high!I woke up early and rushed to my new_22_.The campus was still_23_when I arrived,so I decided to_24_a bit.I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I_25_a voice behind me.“New here?”_26_,I s
42、aw a white-haired man.“Yes,”I replied.We chatted for a while_27_I left for the classroom.When my English teacher stepped into the classroom,I was_28_to see the same man I had met earlier.“Good morning,everyone.Before we start,please_29_yourself to the class.Illgo first,”said the teacher.I tried to t
43、urn on my brain_30_the engine just wouldnt start.I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge(用肘轻推)“Its your_31_!With butterflies in my stomach,I_32_deeply.“Hi,Im Meng Hao.”Everyone started_33_I looked at them in_34_.“Nice to know we_35_the same name,”said my new tea
44、cher.Although I was embarrassed,his words made me a lot more_36_.When we had all introduced ourselves,Mr Meng said,“Well done,everyone!I know this isnt_37_for many of you._38_like this at senior high might sometimes put you under pressure.But it all depends on_39_you do.Keep calm and be prepared.”Pe
45、ople say,“Well begun,half done.”I guess this was a good_40_to my new school life.21.A.finally B.actually C.suddenly D.gradually 22.A.house B.school C.classroom D.garden 23.A.new B.quiet C.noisy D.lovely 24.A.run B.study C.explore D.move 25.A.sensed B.saw C.felt D.heard 26.A.Looking down B.Working ou
46、t C.Giving up D.Turning around 27.A.as B.after C.before D.when 28.A.confused B.surprised C.curious D.annoyed 29.A.introduce B.identify C.register D.deliver 30.A.and B.but C.or D.so 31.A.place B.order C.turn D.right 32.A.wanted B.thought C.slept D.breathed 33.A.quitting B.requesting C.laughing D.pret
47、ending 34.A.charge B.fear C.pleasure D.trouble 35.A.share B.design C.offer D.promote 36.A.relaxed B.shocked C.responsible D.awkward 37.A.suitable B.easy C.obvious D.hard 38.A.Disasters B.Questions C.Challenges D.Traditions 39.A.when B.where C.that D.what 40.A.job B.impression C.ending D.beginning 第二
48、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 During the outbreak of COVID-19,online courses played_41._key role for students.But how do parents feel about this approach?A recent survey_42._(conduct)by China Youth Daily has found that about 58.3 percent of Chinese parents of middle a
49、nd primary school students have a positive attitude toward the_43._(effect)of online courses.Of the 2,470 parents of middle and primary school students_44._were surveyed,61.4 percent of those living in first-tier cities_45._(satisfy)with online courses,while about half of those living in counties,vi
50、llages and other remote areas felt otherwise.About 74 percent of the parents said online courses have added an extra burden on them_46._they have to spend more time taking care of and_47._(assist)their children.One Beijing parent told CGTN:Most of the courses are delivered through recorded videos ra