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1、2021 届太原市第十五中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案 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 Located inLos Angeles,UniversityofSouthern Californiais in the heart of a leading city.Although LA ranks highly in The Economists Safe Cities Index,navigating and city calls for certain s
2、afety precautions(预防措施)along with practicing common sense.Mobile Safety App Powered by LiveSafe The Mobile Safety App powered by LiveSafe,manage by the USC Department of Public Safety and the USC Department of Emergency Planning,is a free downloadable app that mobile users can use to initiate contac
3、t with emergency responders around the campus.Features include:immediate“push button”calls to DPS,easy reporting for suspicious activity or crimes in progress,and location services to notify friends of your route through campus.Blue Light Phone Locations TheUniversity Parkhas multiple blue light pho
4、nes that are strategically placed throughout campus.Take note of where the closest ones are on your route.They come in handy in case you lose your phone or in an emergency.These phones are directly connected to USCs Department of Public Safetys 24-hour communications center.Besides emergency needs,i
5、t can also be used to report suspicious activity,request for an escort(护送)if you feel unsafe and to report a crime.Trojans Alert Trojans Alert is an emergency notification system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message or email.When an
6、 emergency occurs,authorized USC senders will instantly notify you with real-time updates,instructions on where to go,what to do(or what not to do),whom to contact and other important information.All members of the USC community,as well as parents and regular visitors to campus,are strongly encourag
7、ed to sign up for Trojans Alert.1.What do blue light phones do for students?A.Guide students through campus.B.Alert students to crime activities.C.Light up the way if students feel unsafe.D.Connect them with the safety department.2.How does USC send out instructions during an emergency?A.With blue l
8、ight phones.B.Via text message or email.C.Through mobile safe app.D.By calling all USC members.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To encourage students to fight crime.B.To introduce USCs safety department.C.To provide safety services for USC students.D.To inform parents of safety risks on campus.B
9、Did you know that horses talk?Well,they do,and you can lean to understand“horse talk”if you pay close attention to the horses you see.When horses live in the wild,other animals try to eat them,so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive.Even now,when most horses live on farms,they watch for danger
10、.For this reason,never walk behind a horse.If you surprise it,the horse might mistake you for a mountain lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.By watching the ears of a horse,you can get clues to what its hearing.A horse can tum each ear in a different direction.For a wild horse,this trick is impor
11、tant for survival.The horse can hear something sneaking up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front.When a horse lets its ears down,its feeling safe and relaxed.If horses becomeisolated,they neigh,or“whinny,”calling for company.Theyre saying,“Where are you?Im over here!”If a ho
12、rse snorts(哼)while holding its head high and staring at something,its saying,“That looks dangerous.Get ready to run!”When two horses meet,they put their noses together and smell each others breath.Its their way of asking,“Are you a friend?”Horses nicker,too.Nickering is a quiet sort of sound.This fr
13、iendly noise means theyre feeling secure and saying,“Clad to see you.”In the wild,horses live in herds,with all members watching for danger.In a herd,only one horse is the leader,the“boss hoss”.The“boss hoss”is usually an older female.She watches for threats and teaches younger horses how to behave.
14、However,others may want her job.When that happens,she pins her ears back against her head and may even bite or kick to get challengers to back off.Shes using body language to say,“Hey,Im in charge here!”All horses know that the one who makes others move is the leader.Horses relate to people that way
15、,too.Horses have a language of their own.Now you know a bit of what they might be saying.4.What is the general idea of this passage?A.Horses can talk with their owners.B.You can know a bit of horses language.C.Horses can“talk”in their own way.D.Other animals can also learn language.5.What does the u
16、nderlined word“isolated”in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Lonely.B.Glad.C.Sad.D.Frightened.6.What will a horse do when he wants to know whether another horse is a friend?A.He will let his ears down.B.He and another horse will put their noses together and smell each others breath.C They both will hold their head
17、s high and stare at something.D.He will give another horse a dangerous kick.7.How will the“boss hoss”deal with her challengers?A.By warning or fighting.B.By watching for threats.C.By teaching younger horses how to behave.D.By relating to people.C Distinguished Baltimore artist John D.Ferguson died S
18、ept 16.The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did.His life was art and his family,”said Jennifer C.Jackson,who was Mr.Fergusons friend for nearly three decades.”He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topic he was interested in.At shows,people woul
19、d go crazy for his work,”Ms.Jackson said.“He was also an enthusiastic sailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.”“His sculptures were just memorable,”said Mr.Lund,a Washingtonian.“I used to say,Ferguson,I dont think you know how to do anything that is less than monumental.”Mr.Ferguson ea
20、rned a bachelors degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University,where he developed an interest in painting.He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963,and after studying briefly at the Boston Museum School,registered at the Chicago Art Institute,where he studied until 1966,when he en
21、tered the University of Illinois Chicago,where he obtained a bachelors degree in 1966 in fine arts.Mr.Ferguson developed his interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland Institute College of Arts Rinehart School of Sculpture,from which he graduate
22、d in 1971 with a masters degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,”Mr.Ferguson wrote in his artist statement.“Heavy,bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing,winglike forms.The welding process and respect for the qualities of the m
23、aterials are interrelated and affect the final piece.“Most of the sculptures that are pictured in my works are made from steel,silicon bronze,and to Cor-Ten steel;shaped to create these beautiful and unique pieces of art.As you can see,my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feet o
24、r larger.”Through the years,his work found its way into such major public and private collections.“They encourage optimism,for they show strength and affirmation;theres nothing negative,depressing or anxiety-ridden about them”,wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.8.What
25、did Mr.Lund think of Ferguson?A.Likeable.B.Ordinary.C.Unwelcome.D.Interesting.9.What did Mr.Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A.He studied at the Boston Museum School.B.He got a bachelors degree in fine arts.C.He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D.He continued his studies at the
26、Maryland Institute College.10.What influences the final sculptures?A.An even larger scale than before.B.The material comprised of metals C.The shape of elegance and simplicity.D.Welding process as well as material quality.11.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.A stylish,stubbor
27、n old man B.Sculptures towering into the clouds C.John D.Fergusona famous sculpturer D.The evolution of the sculptural style D Too much TV-watching can harm childrens ability to learn andeven reduce their chances of getting a college degree,new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the eff
28、ects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders.Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study,looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand,f
29、ound lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results dont prove that TV is the cause and dont ride out that already poorly motivated youngsters(年轻人）may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26-year-olds between ages5 and 15.These
30、 with college degrees had watch an averageof less than two hours of TV per week night during childhood,compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study,children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest
31、while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores,it adds to increasing findings that children shouldnt have TVs in their bedrooms.12.According to the California study,the low-scoring group might
32、_.A.have had computers in their bedrooms B.not be interested in math C.be unable to go to college D.have watched a lot of TV 13.What is the researchers understanding of the New Zealand study results?A.Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV.B.Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest.C.The
33、connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.D.TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.14.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.TV sets shouldnt be allowed in childrens bedrooms.B.Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C.More time shoul
34、d be spent on computers.D.Further studies on high-achieving students should be done 15.What would be the best title for this text?A.Computers or Television B.Effects of Television on Children C.Studies on TV and College Education D.Television and Childrens Learning Habits 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
35、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 Do you like traveling by bike?Even if you are an expert cyclist,deciding to travel by bike on an adventure will demand thorough preparation and research.Here are some tips for you.Whether you have the best mountain bike under 300 or the best mountain bike un
36、der 200,safety is more important._16_Confirm your helmet is all set.If you are planning to ride in the night,have a light fixed on your helmet and on your bike.Make sure its sharp enough for other cyclists and drivers to clearly see you._17_This will help you rule out some of the doubts you could be
37、 having on safety.If you are planning to travel with your bike,at least,be sure that you know how to change the tire in case of a flat.Also,you have to know how to adjust your brakes accordingly.Knowing how to replace a slipped chain is just as important._18_ Most importantly,bring your phone with y
38、ou,a backup phone battery or portable charger and an ID card.If an accident happens,you might need to contact a friend or family for help._19_Its also important to set aside some money for an emergency that you can easily access._20_You surely dont wish to get worn out,so pack healthy snacks to keep
39、 you energetic all through.Also dont forget to carry enough water in case you feel thirsty.Besides,pack appropriate clothing.It helps to check the weather forecast first to know the kind of dress youll need.A.Go over your map carefully.B Take your bike for a long-distance test-ride.C.You need to fee
40、l as safe as possible with your bike.D.Push yourself a bit further if you regularly exercise.E.Remember to bring with your appropriate tools for such problems.F.Cycling demands much energy especially for a long distance.G.And an identification card will help to identify you just in case.第二部分 语言运用（共两
41、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 Tim Mas parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s.They opened a_21_.It was a failure.However,they found_22_in computers and engineering in America.In part because of their own_23_Mas parents hoped he w
42、ould study to become an engineer.They wanted_24_security for their child.Growing up,Ma considered many_25_,like writer,fireman,even president.But he had a sense early on.He didnt want to be a(n)_26_.Ma did well in math and science classes in high school.And he_27_choosing to study electrical enginee
43、ring in college.Several engineering jobs later,though,Ma had a(n)_28_of heart.His parents could not understand why he would want to_29_such a good job to open a restaurant.They had worked long hours_30_their own restaurant still failed.But Ma remained_31_.He was going to do things differently from h
44、is parents.He was able to learn from their one major_32_as restaurant owners-they knew very little about the art of cooking.Their chef_33_and opened a Chinese restaurant across the street which really put them in a bad situation.So,at age 30,Ma left engineering and returned to school-cooking school.
45、He received training in_34_cooking.In 2009,Ma opened his first restaurant,Maple Avenue,in Virginia.The restaurant_35_excellent cuisine.At Maple Avenue,Ma worked long hours,seven days a week.His long hours_36_.Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year,Kyirisan in Washington,D.C.He_37_his training in
46、French cooking with his Chinese heritage(传承)to create_38_dishes.“Kyirisans success is due to the_39_menu and food”,Ma says.But a lot of it just comes from“pure hard_40_”.21.A.company B.school C.hospital D.restaurant 22.A.interest B.help C.success D.progress 23.A.feelings B.manners C.predictions D.ex
47、periences 24.A.financial B.personal C.physical D.psychological 25.A.plans B.ideas C.measures D.professions 26.A.doctor B.chef C.engineer D.teacher 27.A.ended up B.gave up C.set about D.carried on 28.A.operation B.change C.peace D.attack 29.A.choose B.win C.quit D.get 30.A.though B.but C.if D.so 31.A
48、.certain B.silent C.calm D.anxious 32.A.habit B.practice C.point D.mistake 33.A.came B.left C.escaped D.cheated 34.A.Chinese B.American C.French D.Mexican 35.A.serves B.studies C.promotes D.develops 36.A.took off B.paid off C.ran out D.worked out 37.A.mixed B.improved C.simplified D.ignored 38.A.loc
49、al B.new C.strange D.traditional 39.A.abundant B.main C.simple D.creative 40.A.life B.challenge C.work D.status 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 A man once had four sons_41._never stopped quarrelling with one another.He was always telling them how much_42._（easy）life w
50、ould be if they worked together but they took ly no notice of him.One day he decided_43._（show）them the message.He called all the sons together and put a_44._（tight）tied bundle of sticks on the floor in front of them.“Can you break that?”he asked a son._45._boy put his knee on the bundle（捆）Although