2020-2021學(xué)年廣東省石門中學(xué)、惠州一中、珠海一中聯(lián)考高二（上）開學(xué)英語試卷

第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）（略）第二部分 閱讀理解第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題6分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、 B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．Giraffe Manor（Kenya）
     Giraffe Manor is an extraordinary hotel built in the early 1930s and lies in Nairobi，Kenya.The hotel is most well-known for its Rothschild giraffes.Every morning and evening，giraffes will enter the dining hall and eat with the guests.Giraffe Manor is the only place in the world where people can get this up close and personal with a giraffe.
  The Ice Hotel （Sweden）
     The hotel，lying in a remote village in Sweden，is the first ice hotel in existence.It was started in the 1980s by a Swedish artist who wanted to create a large sculpture to celebrate the natural resources around it.The hotel is rebuilt every year，opening in winter and closing in spring.
  Free Spirit Spheres （British Columbia）
     The goal of Free Spirit Spheres is to provide a place for people to enjoy exceptional experiences while living in a natural forest environment.It is open year-round on Vancouver Island.It is the only known eco-friendly tree house hotel in the world.It is so popular that you may have to book it three months to a year in advance.
  The Manta Resort （Tanzania）
     The underwater hotel is part of the unique Manta Resort on Pemba Island in Tanzania.It is 273 yards offshore（在近海）in the Manta house reef（礁）.The reef is famous for its abundant oceanic wildlife and guests come to experience the peace and quietness that the remote island offers.The room is surrounded on all sides with large windows so that guests can be part of the wildlife activity around the reef.
  
  （1）What attracts guests most in Giraffe Manor？

  
  A．The sculpture.
  B．The reef.
  C．The giraffe.
  D．The tree.
  （2）Which hotel do you need to reserve ahead of time？

  
  A．Giraffe Manor.
  B．The Manta Resort.
  C．The Ice Hotel.
  D．Free Spirit Spheres.
  （3）What do these hotels have in common？

  
  A．They lie in remote villages.
  B．They offer amazing experiences.
  C．They are open all year round.
  D．They cost an amount of money.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．Recently，as I watched my son Nathan play basketball for his high school team，I was starting to feel sorry for myself and for him.His team was facing adversity （逆境） on the court and he was playing in a hostile environment---it was the opponent's home gym filled with their supporters，and Nathan's team was trailing （落后） for three quarters of the game.As for me，I had been dismissed from my job earlier in the day.
     During my drive home，I kept telling myself that I will find work again in a short time----I am confident in my experience and abilities.This is the same belief that I tried to instill in my son.
     The basketball game entered the fourth quarter with Nathan's team still trailing.I saw the determination on his，as well as his teammates' faces as they fought back to not only tie the game（平局），but then go ahead by three points.Then，a player from the other team made an unbelievable shot to tie the game up again.With a tie game and seconds on the clock，Nathan found himself with the ball and with skill and confidence，he proceeded to make the basket with a defender hanging all over him.The other player was called for a foul（犯規(guī)）.
     As Nathan stood at the foul line preparing for a shot that would put his team up by three points，I saw the focus and determination on his face，there was no room for self doubt.Nathan was able to tune out all the distractions and nail the free throw with such skill，it was as if he had done it a thousand times.
     As I sat there，my heart bursting with pride，it dawned on me.I had taught him perseverance in the face of adversity，and he had just taught me the same lesson.That brief moment of self-doubt and feeling sorry for myself was blown away by the actions of my son on the basketball court.He will play in the finals，but it doesn't matter if he wins or loses，at this moment，we both won.
  
  （1）What did the author estimate his son's team would be like at first？

  
  A．The team would lose at home court.
  B．The team would finally win.
  C．The team would lose at visiting court.
  D．The team would win the championship.
  （2）Which of the following words can best describe the author？

  
  A．Self-confident and optimistic.
  B．Self-doubting and pessimistic.
  C．Hardworking and intelligent.
  D．Easy-going and warmhearted.
  （3）What does the underlined phrase "tune out" in Paragraph 4 mean？

  
  A．Focus.
  B．Avoid.
  C．Create.
  D．Receive.
  （4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？

  
  A．My son would win in the finals and I would find a job soon.
  B．I had once taught my son face to face that we should never give up.
  C．It was my encouragement and help that made my son win the game.
  D．I would become more confident about my future after this experience.
  組卷：7引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．More than a billion people around the world have smart phones，almost all of which come with some kind of navigation app such as Apple Maps or Amap.This raises the age-old question we meet with any technology：What abilities is our brain losing to these APPs？But also，importantly：What abilities are we gaining？
     Talking with people who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps，I often hear a lot of annoyance with digital maps.North/south direction gets messed up，and you can see only a small section at a time.I can really understand that it may be quite disturbing for the already skilled to be limited to a small phone screen.
     But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me.Although being a frequent traveler，I'm so terrible at finding my way that I still use Apple Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years.
     In many developed nations，street names and house numbers can be meaningful，and instructions such as go north for three blocks and---then west make sense to those familiar with these rules.In Istanbul，however，where I grew up，none of those hold true.For one thing，the locals seldom use street names.Besides，the city is full of winding and ancient alleys（小巷） that cross with newer avenues at many angles.In such places，you'd better turn to the locals.In the countryside，however，there is often nobody outside to ask.In fact，along came Apple Maps，like a fairy grandmother whispering directions in my ear.Since then，I travel with a lot more confidence，and my world has opened up.
     Which brings me back to my original question：While we often lose some skills after depending on new technology，this new equipment may also allow us to gain new abilities.Maybe when technology closes a door，we should also look for the doors it opens.
  
  （1）Why do people who are skilled at reading paper maps feel upset？

  
  A．They are interested in reading paper maps.
  B．They don't know how to use navigation APPs.
  C．They are confused by digital maps' direction.
  D．They are limited to a single smart phone app.
  （2）According to the text，which is the best way to find the destination in Istanbul？

  
  A．Asking local people the way.
  B．Following the navigation app.
  C．Getting familiar with the city rules.
  D．Looking for street names and house numbers.
  （3）What's the author's attitude towards the navigation APPs？

  
  A．Skeptical.
  B．Ambiguous.
  C．Critical.
  D．Favorable.
  （4）What could be the best title of the passage？

  
  A．Benefits of Navigation Apps
  B．Have Navigation Apps Worsened Our Brain？
  C．My World Opens Up by New Technology
  D．Disadvantages of Navigation Apps
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．The other day，I bought an expensive anti-aging cream that promised to make my face look several years younger that other women by fighting free radicals.It made me curious about what free radicals are.Is the anti-aging cream the only ways I need to protect myself？
     "As a scientific term，free radicals are essentially unstable atoms，" says Arizona-based doctor，Natasha Bhuyan.M.D."In medicine，they cause cells to break down over time and are linked to aging."
     A super simple chemistry review for you：Atoms from different elements are the building blocks that make up water，nitrogen and more.Electrons（電子） are the negatively charged atoms，and they like to be in pairs.When an electron loses its partner，it creates a free radical，which is usually unstable and highly reactive.Free radicals typically go through the body to seek out a replacement for their missing electron，and that can result in damage to cells，proteins and DNA.
     So how do free radicals form and why do they happen？Bhuyan says，"Scientifically，free radicals are unpaired electrons that are seeking a mate to bond with.The theory behind free radicals is that they can lead to the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants（抗氧化劑）." Another mini-science lesson for you：Antioxidants are natural or man made matters that can help delay or prevent some types of cell damage.They're often found in fruits and vegetables.
     A lot of the aspects of modern life-our diet，lifestyle and environmental factors like pollution，can cause oxidative stress.Over time，oxidative stress weakens cell and tissues and can leave you more easily to certain health issues including cancer.And，as beauty marketers are keenly aware，oxidative stress can also speed up the aging process.Now that your know free radicals can weak on your health，you re probably wondering if there are any ways to prevent them from forming or at least to minimize their negative effects.
  
  （1）What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1？

  
  A．Explain the process of aging.
  B．State' the formation of free radicals.
  C．Describe the harm of anti aging cream.
  D．Introduce the topic of free radicals.
  （2）Which of the following do free radicals refer to？

  
  A．Steady atoms.
  B．Unpaired electrons.
  C．Replacements of atoms.
  D．Functions of electrons.
  （3）What can we learn about antioxidants from the text？

  
  A．They can slow down the damage of some cells.
  B．They do harm to cells，proteins and DNA.
  C．They have never been found in nature.
  D．They always keep balance with free radical.
  （4）What will the author probably tell us next？

  
  A．What exactly oxidative stress is.
  B．How beauty marketers promote sales.
  C．Whether free radicals can be prevented.
  D．Where a variety of diseases come from.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)（共1小題， 每小題10分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

• 5．Forging a 5 G future
  The future in sci-fi movies seems so close，yet so far away.Delightfully，5 G technology makes that future look easily achievable.Schools，hospitals，transportation，factories-even our homes will soon use this powerful wireless network.Last year，China started testing 5 G mobile networks in its several cities.So what is 5 G？It's the latest generation of cellular（蜂窩狀的） network technology.（1）

  
     5 G's benefits mainly come from speed and connectivity（連接）.（2）

  People will be able to use the Internet at a much greater speed than before.Imagine being able to download an entire movie in just a few seconds!That's how fast 5 G will be.
  （3）

  For example，one of the biggest problems with developing driverless cars is the delay between sending a signal and receiving it.Driverless cars must be able to react instantly to sudden changes in their environment，such as a dog running across the road.This will require these cars to send and receive huge amounts of data within milliseconds（毫秒）.（4）

  It will also allow doctors to perform operations remotely，using robots.The robots will respond more quickly to the doctors' movements.
     So what about 5 G's connectivity？（5）

  .Imagine having a smart home that automatically turns the lights on when you open your front door.
     "New things become possible when you can move information at a massive scale，" Gordon Smith，CEO of telecom equipment reseller Sagent，told The Telegraph. "5 G becomes the great enabler."
     No matter where it is implemented，it looks like 5 G will bring us a more exciting and convenient future.
  
  A.We may develop "smart" environments with it.
  B.Such speed helps other technologies，too.
  C.5 G will make this possible.
  D.It connects people's lives in various ways.
  E.It is faster and more stable than 4 G，the previous generation.
  F.With 5 G，people can conveniently solve many problems.
  G.The advantage of higher speeds is obvious.
  組卷：14引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

第二部分 英語知識運用 （共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共1小題：每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A，B，C，D） 中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 6．It was more than 160 years ago that Charles Dickens wrote "A Tale of Two Cities".But the novel's well-known opening（1）

  "It was the best of times，and it was the worst of times." - seems especially.（2）

  today，given what we have lived through during the pandemic recently.
     We all know the（3）

  we've faced both here and around the world.At the same time，we have also seen countless examples of others（4）

  to help，so to speak，even as we do what we can to stay（5）

  .Our health care workers and first responders deserve considerable（6）

  for what they have done to keep us well，while our teachers and school staffs are to be（7）

  for making sure our children are still able to learn and have（8）

  to good resources while they are at home.
     Those（9）

  our grocery stores and restaurants have managed to continue（10）

  us，and our small businesses and charitable organizations have found（11）

  ways to help many of us（12）

  situations our country hasn't seen since the days of World War Ⅱ and the Great Depression.I want to thank everyone who has gone above and beyond for our（13）

  .
     If you need them，here are some important（14）

  numbers and websites to provide（15）

  .For Medicaid，the customer-service line is 855-459-6328.For unemployment insurance，you are（16）

  requested to visit https：//kcc.ky.gov/ or call 502-564-2900.Be aware that，due to a（n）（17）

  increase in unemployment claims，applications are being（18）

  this week based on last name.Each day is focused on several（19）

  through Friday，and if you（20）

  your day，you can use Friday as well.
     State Rep.John Sims Jr.
  
  

  （1）	A．word	B．line	C．plot	D．poem
  （2）	A．relevant	B．original	C．considerate	D．pleasant
  （3）	A．questions	B．switches	C．failures	D．challenges
  （4）	A．coming over	B．moving in	C．reaching out	D．jumping up
  （5）	A．quiet	B．still	C．a(chǎn)lone	D．a(chǎn)part
  （6）	A．memory	B．a(chǎn)ssistance	C．credit	D．reflection
  （7）	A．recorded	B．discussed	C．praised	D．sponsored
  （8）	A．a(chǎn)ttachment	B．a(chǎn)ccess	C．a(chǎn)nswers	D．clues
  （9）	A．visiting	B．selling	C．preparing	D．running
  （10）	A．comforting	B．greeting	C．improving	D．serving
  （11）	A．practical	B．ready	C．universal	D．brave
  （12）	A．go through	B．deal with	C．look into	D．think over
  （13）	A．group	B．community	C．family	D．team
  （14）	A．phone	B．box	C．a(chǎn)ccount.	D．home
  （15）	A．work	B．fund	C．help	D．protection
  （16）	A．kindly	B．warmly	C．clearly	D．eagerly
  （17）	A．a(chǎn)nnual	B．sudden	C．slight	D．ordinary
  （18）	A．printed	B．organized	C．a(chǎn)ccepted	D．a(chǎn)nnounced
  （19）	A．letters	B．tastes	C．orders	D．a(chǎn)ges
  （20）	A．delete	B．a(chǎn)void	C．ignore	D．miss
  組卷：35引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填人適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。

• 7．The Forbidden City，closed to the public for a while during the pandemic，is still a sensation.Since April 5，a broadcast of the Forbidden City，also（1）

  （call） Palace Museum has received more than 34 million views.The palace celebrates its 600th birthday this year.Built in 1420，it recorded lives of important people（2）

  various relics and documents.The museum can provide a large amount of（3）

  （value） material for historical research，as well as inspiration for literature and entertainment.
      Besides（4）

  （give）people a glimpse of history，the Forbidden City is also creative in terms of marketing.Over the last decade，the museum（5）

  （produce）more than 10，000 cultural products featuring the imperial palace and（6）

  （it） exhibits，ranging from fans，notebooks to apps and cosmetics.The most popular products featuring the royal cats（7）

  （inspire）by the real cats who call the Palace Museum home.More than 200 cats are living in the palace（8）

  they are being well cared for.They often roam around idly and pose adorably to the delight of visitors，who（9）

  （occasional） can interact with them.
      （10）

  makes the Palace Museum so popular is that it strikes the right balance between preserving history，sharing knowledge，and providing interesting interactive displays.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第三節(jié) 單詞拼寫（根據(jù)提示寫出單詞，每題1分，共10分）

• 8．There are several

  （參考） books which have been compiled to help you make your choice.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.6

  解析

• 9．

  （多文化的） training concentrates on educating people to understand and appreciate differences.
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.6

  解析

第四節(jié) 用詞語的正確形式填空（每題1分，共10分）

• 27．The argument remains extremely heated on whether there are necessary conditions

  （exist） such as water on Mars.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.4

  解析

書面表達(dá)（滿分25分）

• 28．假如你是校學(xué)生會主席李華。請你寫一封郵件給外教Mr.Smith，邀請他參加學(xué)生會主辦的"馬克·吐溫生平與作品展"（the Exhibition of Mark Twain's Life and Works）。內(nèi)容包括：
  1.展會時間和地點；
  2.展會目的和內(nèi)容；
  3.期待他的到來。
  注意：1.詞數(shù)80左右；2.可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  Dear Mr.Smith，
      I am Li Hua，chairman of the school union of our school._______________
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

  解析