广东省实验中学届高三年级第二次阶段考试英语.docx

1、广东省实验中学届高三年级第二次阶段考试英语广东省实验中学2021届高三年级第二次阶段考试英 语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共9页，满分130分，考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。 3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案

2、无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。第一部分 选择题（共70分）一、单项选择（共10个小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据题意，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1He wrote many childrens books, nearly half of were published in the 1990s.Awhich Bthem Cwhat Dthat2With the key , she had to wait outside the door.Alose Bloose Closing Dlost3Id rather you come yester

3、day. I was fine on my own.A hadnt Bdidnt Cwouldnt Dshouldnt4Is there any possibility you could pick me up at the airport?No problem. Aif Bthat Cwhere Dwhich5I have fallen asleep because it took me a long time to realize that the telephone was ringing.Acould Bshould Cmust Dmustnt6The price , but I do

4、ubt whether it will remain so.Awent down Bwill go downChas gone down Dwas going down7The little mistake his chance of getting the job. Ainjured Bhurt Cruined Ddamaged8This is a book Africa. Adealing with Bwatching overCmaking up Dresulting in9You shouldnt have entered her bedroom without asking for

5、her permission first. ，it is a very private space. AFirst of all CAbove all BAll in all DAfter all10Yesterday we went to an park where we were by performances that we found to watch.Aamusement, amusing, amused Bamusement, amused, amusingCamusing, amused, amusement Damusing, amusing, amusement二、阅读理解（

6、共两节，满分30分）第一节（共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAuckland University Online Education What to ExpectMost Auckland University (AU) online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-

7、use learning environment through a Learning Management System (LMS). Discipline（纪律）With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines. Time ManagementIn order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending

8、a minimum of 20-25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time. Professional Connections Many of the A

9、U faculty (教员) who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of professionals in a variety of industries.I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I to

10、ok was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development. - Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate TechnologyIt goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Intern

11、et connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.11How long does it take to complete one course?ASeven weeks. BOne semester CSeveral months. DAt least 20-25 hours.12What is the purpose of mentioning Jim Heilman? ATo recognize an excellent graduat

12、e. BTo set a good example to other learners.CTo prove benefits of professional connections.DTo show effective methods of online learning.13Where is the text probably taken from? AA course brochure. BA college website.CAn academic magazine. DAn online advertisement.BAdriana put down the knife, steppe

13、d back and looked at her finished painting. She was usually her own worst critic, but today Adriana was pleased with what she saw. Sunset was her best work yet! Not that her classmates would agree, Their reaction to her abstract art was always Whats that supposed to be? or Artists use brushes to pai

14、nt, not knives, string and cloth. Still, she didnt care. Adriana painted to please herself, not others.When she showed the work to Mr. Marcus, her middle school art teacher, the next day, he shook his head and said sternly, Please Adriana, Ive had enough of this. Anyone hearing this comment and its

15、tone would naturally think Mr. Marcus was criticizing her work, but it was his frustration speaking. He loved Adrianas paintings and had repeatedly begged her to show them publicly. She always refused.As her middle school graduation approached, however, Adriana began worrying about university. Her p

16、arents would cover her study fees, but Adriana planned to pay for her university books, art supplies and accommodation herself. So, this time, when Mr. Marcus made the suggestion, Adriana agreed. A disbelieving grin appeared on Mr. Marcuss face.The following day, after checking the newspapers and vi

17、siting several local real estate offices, Adriana and Mr. Marcus wandered around the town looking for a suitable location. Finally, though, they could not find anything within their price range.At the days end, the pair entered a small coffee shop to rest. Mr. Marcus could see the disappointment on

18、Adrianas face and, as a woman came to take their order, said, Dont worry. Well find somewhere to show your art. On hearing this, the woman said, Did you say art? You know we show local artists works right here in the caf, pointing to the paintings hanging on the walls. Bring a few of your pieces aro

19、und tomorrow for me to look at. Im Susan by the way, the owner. After thanking Susan for her offer, Adriana and Mr. Marcus left the cafe in amazement.The next morning Adriana brought along Sunset and Mr. Marcus the two paintings of Adrianas hed purchased earlier that year. Susan studied the painting

20、s in silence, concentrating hard on each one. After what felt like a lifetime, she turned to Adriana and said, Id be honoured to hang these in my caf.14What can we learn about Adriana from the first paragraph?AShe was very independent in her thinking.BShe was not very popular with her classmates.CSh

21、e was easily affected by other peoples opinions.DShe was very confident in her own artistic abilities.15What was Mr. Marcuss opinion of Adrianas paintings?AA little confusing. BSomewhat frustrating. CVery positive. DStrongly critical.16Why did Adriana finally agree to show her artwork? AShe felt gui

22、lty about troubling Mr. Marcus.BHer parents were in desperate need of money.CHer high school graduation was getting nearer.DShe wanted to help support herself during university.17Adriana finally found a place to show her artwork mainly because of .Agood luck Bcareful planning Cstrong determination D

23、friendly encouragementCYour brain isnt necessarily the same age as the rest of you. Now, it may be possible to predict how quickly a persons brain will age throughout life based on tests taken when he or she is three years old.A persons biological age may be a better indicator of their health than t

24、heir real age, Brain age can be measured using brain scans and machine-learning to determine if a persons brain looks older or younger than the average healthy brain for people of the same age.To find out if brain age might reveal anything about a persons health in midlife, Max Elliott at Duke Unive

25、rsity in North Carolina and his colleagues assessed the brains of 869 adults in New Zealand who have undergone regular medical and cognitive(认知的)testing since they were 3 years old.When the volunteers, all aged between 43 and 46, underwent MRI brain scans, the team found that their brain ages ranged

26、 from 23 to 71. Those with older brain ages performed worse on tests of cognition, memory and IQ. The researchers also found that some people have a very advanced brain age but their bodies seem to be aging slowly, and vice versa（反之亦然）. However, the team found that those who had the highest scores o

27、n cognitive tests when they were 3 years old went on to have the youngest-looking brains. This suggests we might be able to tell who is at risk of accelerated brain aging early in life; Researchers hope that predicting brain aging earlier in life could allow treatments for conditions like dementia（痴

28、呆）to be started sooner. This means treatments might have a better chance of working.We dont yet have a way to treat brain aging, but given the known benefits to the brain of healthy eating and exercise, these arent a bad place to start.18What helps predict the speed of ones brain aging?AOnes health

29、condition. BA test result at the age of 3. CThe actual age of ones brain. DA machine for medical check.19What is the purpose of Elliotts research?ATo find out why people look older or younger. BTo measure peoples brain age at different stages. CTo discover whether brain age can be measured by machin

30、es. DTo explore the relationship between brain age and future health.20What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? AThe influence of cognitive tests. BThe procedure of Elliotts study. CThe information about volunteers. DThe findings of the brain research.21What do the findings of the research imply?AWe should

31、 test our brain age earliest possible.BPeople suffering dementia can go on working.CBrain aging could be predicted at an early age. DHealthy eating and exercise can cure brain aging.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。A Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all want it to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. 22 Heres a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction. 23 Do