重庆市黔江新华 2021届高三毕业班第二次联合考试英语试卷.docx

1、重庆市黔江新华中学校2021届高三毕业班第二次联合考试英语试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解The UKs music festivals are world famous but there are plenty more to celebrate in the country.Burns Night, ScotlandOn 25 January, Scots celebrate the life and works of Scotlands national poet Robert Burns by holding a special Burns Supper. This c

2、an be a chance for friends to get together with a huge formal dinner. Guests take it in turn to recite Burns poems or sing one of his songs.Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, WalesFor 10 days each May, the small town of Hay on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales is filled with writer

3、s, filmmakers, musicians, and people who come to hear them talk and exchange ideas. The festival celebrates great writing of all genres (体裁) and it all takes place in a village in the town.Camp Festival, DorsetAs a branch of a festival held in Dorset, its one of the best family festivals in the UK H

4、eld every year in the grounds of the historic Lulworth Castle in Dorset, the festival includes top live music acts, but as the organizer say, “kids are king” at Camp Festival, with a wide variety of entertainment, workshops and fun for kids. The 2020 Camp Festival takes place from 25 to 28 July.Guy

5、Fawkes Day or “Bonfire Night”All over the UK on 5 November, the British light bonfires and set off fireworks in their back gardens or, more commonly these days, at organized events in public parks. They celebrate the Catholic Guy Fawkes failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament (议会院) on 5 N

6、ovember, 1605.1Which festivals are related to literature (文学)?AHay Festival and Camp Festival.BBums Night and Hay Festival.CBurs Night and Guy Fawkes Day.DCamp Festival and Guy Fawkes Day.2When does the festival most attractive to children take place?AIn July.BIn May.CIn January.DIn November.3What d

7、oes Guy Fawkes Day celebrate?AAn impressive building.BA successful adventure.CAn organized game.DA historical event.The definition of community has evolved (升华)for me from childhood to the young adult I am now. My mom was born in America but both her parents were from the Bahamas. It was their cultu

8、re to take care of the elderly and the sick. And my mom has taught me to be caring to those around us because were all a part of the community , an extension of family.When I was 9 years old, my family moved to Cape Coral, Florida. Both mom and dad worked full-time, so they registered me to attend a

9、n after-school program at the Youth Center. Youth counselors (辅导员) would help me with my homework and play games with me and this was where my interest took root. Community service started with me giving back at the Youth Center.Then illness struck at home. My grandmother had to have heart surgery a

10、nd needed hospital treatment. This experience brought me to volunteer at Cape Coral Hospital. I asked if I could learn from the nurse how to give my grandma her medicine and it started here.I loved being at Cape Coral Hospital. I would bring paperwork to other doctors, bring food to the patients, an

11、d make sure the patients were attended. I would help direct visitors to see patients. I would always tell what would cheer the patients up because I had built a relationship with them and their loved ones. I grew to feel the hospital was a part of my community.After volunteering at the Youth Center

12、and at the Hospital, Ive learned that people become sort of an extended family when you care about them. Now I am more considerate of those close to me, neighbors and even strangers who share my resources.4Who might be the first to expose the author to the sense of community?ACounselors at the Youth

13、 Center.BNurses at Cape Coral Hospital.CHer grandparents.DHer mother.5Why did the authors parents send her to the Youth Center?AThey were too busy to take care of her.BThey wanted her to do community service.CThe author couldnt finish her homework on her own.DBecoming a counselor was the authors chi

14、ldhood dream.6What did the author volunteer to do first at Cape Coral Hospital?ACheer the patients up.BBring food to the patients.CHelp direct visitors to see patients.DServe medicine to her grandmother.7What is the best title for the text?AI Love VolunteeringBCommunity Is FamilyCMy Volunteer Experi

15、encesDMy Community and My FamilyNOT that long ago, the world wondered whether clean energy could survive without government support. Now the question is how far it can spread. The number of electric vehicles, which was about 1 million in 2015, last year reached 2 million. In electricity generation,

16、too, trend is with the greens. In the first half of this year wind, solar and hydro generated a record 35% of Germanys power. Greater success is breeding greater ambition. California is proposing to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030. 176 countries have clean-energy goals. Hawaii, Americas most oil-

17、dependent state, has promised to be 100% renewable by the middle of the century and so have 48 poor countries vulnerable to climate change. This week the number of multinationals making a commitment to running their operations on 100% renewable energy rose to 100.But not every target is helpful. To

18、see why, consider that goal of 100% renewable energy. It makes solving climate change seem easy. In fact, though wind and solar can generate the whole countrys electricity some day, renewables still account for less than 8% of the worlds total power output. Moreover, cleaning up electricity is only

19、part of the battle. Even though gas-fired heating and cooking can be at least as big a source of greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable heating gets little attention. Transport policy is unpredictable, too. Carmakers may hit their goal of annual sales of 10 million electric vehicles in a decade, but ba

20、ttery-powered road transport, shipping and aviation are dreams. A much-quoted claim that America could rely on wind, solar and hydro alone for its electricity has recently been bitterly criticized by a group of respected academics.Most importantly, a 100% renewables target confuses means with ends.

21、The priority for the planet is to stop net emissions（净排放量）of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide. Putting too much emphasis on wind, solar and other renewables may block off better carbon-reduction paths. New technologies, such as direct air capture systems designed to separate carbon dioxid

22、e from the air, may in time prove vital. Likewise, greater energy efficiency could reduce emissions by even more than using renewables would.8Why is Germany mentioned in Paragraph 1?ATo introduce the topic.BTo compare with the USACTo prove the possibility of the 100% renewables target.DTo provide a

23、successful example of producing clean energy.9What picture is described in the beginning of the passage?AA tough fight against climate change.BA promising future of clean energy.CA huge market of electric vehicles.DA fierce competition between countries.10Why is every target not realistic according

24、to Paragraph 3?ACar makers cannot produce enough batteries.BUse of traditional energies causes air pollution.CWind and solar energy will never meet the needs of a country.DNew energy doesnt receive its due attention in every aspect of society.11Which of the following does the writer probably agree w

25、ith?ANew energy plays a minor role in reality.BEnergy efficiency is prior to using renewables.CMxiing up means with purposes matters most.DThe target of 100 renewables is too high to reach.In a new blog post for the International Monetary Fund, four researchers presented their findings from a workin

26、g paper that examines the current relationship between finance and tech as well as its potential future.Gazing into their crystal ball, the researchers see the possibility of using the data from your browsing, search, and purchase history to create a more accurate mechanism for determining the credi

27、t rating of an individual or business. They believe that this approach could result in greater lending to borrowers who would potentially be denied by traditional financial institutions.At its heart, the paper is trying to wrestle with the dawning notion that the institutional banking system is faci

28、ng a serious threat from tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The researchers identify two key areas in which this is true: Tech companies have greater access to soft-information, and messaging platforms can take the place of the physical locations that banks rely on for meeting with cus

29、tomers.The concept of using your web history to inform credit ratings is framed around the notion that lenders rely on hard-data that might hide the worthiness of a borrower or paint an unnecessarily bad picture during hard times. Citing soft-data points like the type of browser and hardware used to

30、 access the internet, the history of online searches and purchases that could be included in evaluating a borrower, the researchers believe that when a lender has a closer relationship with the potential clients history, they might be more willing to cut them some slack.Banks tend to cushion credit

31、terms for their long-term customers during downturns, the papers authors write. This is because they have a history and relationship with the customer.The researchers acknowledge that there will be privacy and policy concerns related to including this kind of soft-data in credit analysis. Getting th

32、e soft-data points would probably require companies like Facebook and Apple to loosen up their standards on linking unencrypted information with individual accounts. How they might share information with other institutions would be its own can of worms.12What is the approach put forward by the resea

33、rchers?AReplacing banks with soft information.BLending money by predicting the future.CDetermining credit ratings by web history.DFacing the threat posed by high-tech companies.13Why do they advocate the new way of rating the borrowers credit?ATraditional finance refuse to lend money.BThe new approa

34、ch helps reduce burden on banks.CThe type of hardware misleads the lenders judgement.DSoft information better reflects the truth than hard data.14Which is the closest in meaning with the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4?ABe less strict.BShare interests.CForgive others fault.DCut a piece of bread.15W

35、hat do the researchers worry about?ABanks will break up with customers.BHigh tech companies will be in a mess.CSharing information may cause problems of privacy.DCompetition between tech companies will be more fierce.二、七选五What brings you happiness? _16_ Instead of just focusing on getting your wants

36、, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that dont serve a beneficial purpose. Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.Pride isnt necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities tha

37、t can help you lead a happy life. _17_ Its essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you._18_ It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the mos

38、t honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addiction, too. You could be addicted to work, sugar, video games, dram

39、a, or even a harmful relationship. _19_ If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.Its also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your comfort zone, youll never grow. Even though something can make you f

40、eel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run. _20_AIf youre in this situation, you,ll be much happier.BAlways keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.CDrop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.DWhatever your desire is, it will always be a barrier to

41、 your happiness.EMany people believe if they fulfilled their desires, they would be satisfied.FHowever, your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.GUltimately, youll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.三、完形填空In high school, Dad got me to play

42、 rugby in the first place. I enjoyed throwing the ball around, but I didnt think I had what it _21_ to play on a team. Youll never know what youre capable of _22_ you give it a try, Adam. Dad told me. There was _23_ a game where Dad wasnt on the sidelines, cheering me on.Four years of efforts came d

43、own to my last game. I urged my dad to bring our _24_I _25_ at my parents before the opening kick-off, and put on my game face. I grabbed at the clothes of an offensive player and _26_ him to the field. A loud cheer came from the sidelines. There was Dad with the camera, cheering like crazy. My best

44、 _27_ ever, a perfect end to my career.I couldnt wait to _28_ the moment again. I pressed Playthe two teams _29_ before the game, and then, the sky and clouds! I could only hear my dad _30_ Way to go, Adam! The truth was that he was crazily waving, too _31_ to notice anything.Im sorry,” he said, I _

45、32_ to record you the whole game.I sensed the _33_ in his heart. I firmly answered. It was your cheers that _34_ my courage in that fierce rugby game. During the _35_ recording, I found the unforgettable tune of the game and my entire life.21ApaidBtookCgainedDdeserved22AasBalthoughCifDunless23Ararel

46、yBdefinitelyCconstantlyDusually24AuniformBalbumCcameraDmask25AglaredBwavedCrushedDlaughed26AaccompaniedBtrickedCdraggedDled27AkickBimpactCbehaviorDperformance28AdetectBmonitorCrecordDexperience29Abroke upBlined upCmade upDshot up30AscreamingBcomplainingCwhisperingDannouncing31AambitiousBembarrassedC

47、thrilledDcurious32AfailedBintendedCmanagedDoffered33AstrengthBconfusionCguiltDrelief34AfueledBexposedCdecreasedDtested35AimproperBimpracticalCinaccurateDincomplete四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，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 custom may take generations to form, especially in terms of choosing symbolic food for a holiday. But eating birthday noodles in China for National Day is a new custom,_36_ is quickly gaining popularity in China.The Chinese have been eating and developing various kinds of noodles _37_thousands of years. _38_ is a widely