2021届湖北省高三下学期普通高中学业水平合格性考试英语模拟卷02-Word版含答案(无听力试题).docx

1、湖北省普通高中学业水平合格性考试模拟卷（二）本试卷共 页46个小题，满分100分，考试时间90分钟。本试卷由阅读理解、语言知识运用、书面表达三个部分组成。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2分，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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A篇Foods to Eat to Burn More CaloriesWATERMELONWatermelon is brimming with B vitamins which boost your energy levels and curb your need

2、to munch on an extra snack. A cup of diced watermelon contains 46 calories and virtually no fat. Watermelon is a rich source of potassium, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin A, magnesium, vitamin C, and iron.Watermelon is one of powerful foods to eat to burn more calories. Watermelon is also high in ly

3、copene, the antioxidant that lower your risk of macular degeneration, heart disease, and cancer. With 90 percent water, watermelon is filling you up but are not filling you out. Enjoy fresh watermelon juice, smoothie, or use it any summer fruit salad you like.GRAPEFRUITGrapefruits speed up your meta

4、bolism and help burn a lot of calories. This fruit will help feel full faster and longer. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database one half of a grapefruit contains around 53 calories. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in fiber that may help stabilize your blood glucose

5、 levels. You can add grapefruit to your fruit salad, smoothies or drink a grapefruit juice.CELERYThe secret of celery is very simple： it contains less calories and helps burn more than you eat. Celery mostly consists of water and thats why it is good as a part of a balanced diet However, this food i

6、s not suitable for celery diet only as your body wont get the necessary minerals and nutrients. So the best decision will be to combine it with some other foods.WHOLE GRAINSStudies show that whole grains are healthier than refined grains and that they lower the risk of getting a chronic disease. Thi

7、s type of grains is also a good part of a diet as it takes more time to digest and you wont get hungry for a longer period of time. Whole grains are rich in various vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates but low in fat.GREEN TEARich in antioxidants green tea boosts your metabolism and helps lose weigh

8、t, which is just fantastic for ladies, isnt it? Simply enjoy a cup of hot fragrant green tea and do a great favor to your body.1. To balance blood glucose levels, youd better take in regularly.A. green tea B. whole grainsC. watermelon D. grapefruit2. From the passage we can know that _.A. grapefruit

9、 contains more calories than watermelon.B. whole grains are healthier because they contain more water and various minerals.C. both grapefruit and green tea can help speed up metabolism for those who are eager to lose weight.D. having celery diet before a cup of green tea can help get enough nutrient

10、s to lose weight.3. Which column can we read this passage in the newspaper?A. Book Review B. HealthC. Entertainment D. Learning KitB篇Recently, a group of scientists decided to find out what the funniest joke in the world was. This was obviously a difficult task, as no two people really agree about w

11、hat is funny and what is notespecially when they are from different countries.Here is the joke which the experts decided was the funniest joke in the world：Two hunters were out in the woods. One of them fell to the ground. He didnt seem to be breathing; his eyes were closed. The other hunter took ou

12、t his mobile phone and called the emergency services.“My friend is dead!” he cried to the operator. “What can I do？”The operator said，“Dont worry. First, make sure hes dead.” There was a silence, and then a shot was heard. Bang! The hunters voice came back on the line. He said, “OK, now what?”This i

13、s perhaps amusing. Culturally, it depends on us knowing that often hunters are not considered to be very intelligent people, and that often they are quite violent. But perhaps this is not so all over the world. Its also quite a “black” jokea joke about something which isnt really a funny subject. Th

14、e experts also found the second funniest joke in the world. Here it is：Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After dinner, they went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke up. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” “I see millions of stars, Holmes,” replied Watson.“

15、And what do you infer from that? ”“Well, there are billions of stars . we are a small part of the universe .”“Watson, you idiot!” he said. “Someone has stolen our tent!” I personally think this is better.Can scientists in the end decide what is funny? Some things are much too complicated, even for s

16、cientists.4. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Few jokes can make scientists laugh.B. Only scientists can find out the funniest joke.C. There are different jokes in different countries.D. People hold different opinions about what is funny.5. What does the author think of the first joke?A

17、. It is not so funny as the experts thought.B. It is really the funniest joke he has ever heard.C. It can greatly affect readers attitudes toward hunters.D. It shows that not all hunters are brave and intelligent.6. We can learn that a persons understanding of a joke can be affected by .A. the reade

18、rs feeling B. the length of the jokeC. the readers cultural background D. the language that the teller uses7. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A. Uninteresting jokes B. Different kinds of jokesC. The funniest jokes in the world D. Tips on how to make others laughC篇Youve like

19、ly noticed them by now. School buses are back on the street packed with students. Many of those kids step off the buses with a potential health danger over their shoulder a backpack filled with homework.My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but

20、 I wasnt there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldnt read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age be

21、low six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldnt happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave u

22、p practicing reading.Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I

23、answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy hed once encouraged.“Im so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasnt all. I

24、had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.8. Why di

25、d the author want to hide?A. Because he felt sorry for himself.B. Because he hated being laughed at.C. Because he couldnt read at all. D. Because he didnt have a ticket.9. Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech?A. Considerate and dutiful. B. Demanding and enthusiastic.C. Emotional and

26、 dedicated. D. Friendly and ambitious.10. Why couldnt the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A. Because his reading age was not long enough.B. Because his parents didnt teach him how to read.C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D. Because he didnt have inner driving force to learn

27、to read.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B. The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C. Dyslexia was the underlying reason that made the author unable to read.D. The author was grateful to Mr. Creech. D篇The inventi

28、on of steel frames in the late 1800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born, and they were about to change the face of our cities.Since 1901 the

29、 worlds tallest building had always been a skyscraper and until 1974 this was always in New York. Only after the end of the century did the tallest building appear outside North America, with the opening of the first building to be more than half a kilometer tall, Taipei 101.Tall building are seen a

30、s a symbol of success and status by many but they are not always popular with local residents. The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controver-sial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of Lon

31、don-one of the oldest and most famous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.London residents should hope that the opening of the Shard doesnt lead to a major downtown in their economy. The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, v

32、ery soon after Wall Street crashed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirates（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure

33、 in the world currently but its status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world. One tower which will probably never be built is the 4km high X-Seed 4000 in Tokyo.It was designed in 1995 to attract publicity rather than as a serious proposal, but who knows when such fanciful

34、ideas could become a reality? The Burj Khalifa is more that double the height of the Empire State Building, and surely no one in 1931 would have imagined that.12. What make the building of skyscrapers possible?A. The using of the steel frames. B. The improvement of the wall material.C. The changing

35、of the city face. D. The increase of the building height.13. What is most Londoners attitude towards the construction of the Shard?A. Supportive. B. Uncooperative. C. Acceptable. D. Critical.14. How is paragraph 4 developed?A. By analyzing possible reasons. B. By stating general characters.C. By pro

36、viding typical examples. D. By listing practical proposals.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Skyscrapers: symbol of success B. Skyscrapers: ideal buildingsC. The skys fanciful ideas and reality D. The skys the limit第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10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。Giving a gift

37、that will stand the test of time is always a challenge,but giving plants is one way to try.Whatever type of plant you choose,its sure to last longer than cut flowers_16_The most important thing to consider is where it will live.If your friends place is bright and sunny,a succulent(多肉植物)makes sense.

38、_17_Succulents naturally grow in desert-like environments,while orchids(兰花)grow in damp forests._18_It can help you understand what conditions it prefers.So,while picking out plant gifts,ask the salesperson for more information to ensure what you choose is a match for where it will end up.Whatever p

39、lant you choose,make peace with the fact that it may or may not survive.After all,a houses inside is pretty dissimilar to where that plant naturally grows.So we can all only do our best._19_If their leaves dry up,theyre not getting enough water.If theyre reaching their leaves toward the light,they m

40、ay need more of it.So offer that advice to your friend,and then let it go.If you have a plant-interested friend on your gift list,why not choose a plant which is easy to keep alive in his place and looks lovely?You dont need to wrap it,as a simple bow is enough._20_Its a way to ensure your gift gets

41、 a good start in life.A. You can always put them inside a paper bag.B. But you can consider giving a nice pot and bag of soil.C. Knowing the natural history of a plant is equally important.D. Even relatively experienced green thumbs sometimes loseE. The key is to pay attention to plants-really look

42、at them each day.F. If you want to choose plants as gifts,the ideas below will help you on your way.G. If your friend has a cool home with no direct sun,an orchid is probably a better choice.第二部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分35分) 第一节 (共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Every

43、 year about 40,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. They 21 with them lots of waste. The crowds might damage the beauty of the place. The glaciers (冰川) are disappearing, changing the 22 of Kilimanjaro.Hearing these stories, Im 23 about the placeother destinations

44、are described as “purer” natural experiences.However, I soon 24 that much has changed since the days of disturbing reports of camps among tons of rubbish. I find a 25 mountain, with toilets at camps and along the paths. The environmental challenges are 26 but the efforts made by the Tanzania Nationa

45、l Park Authority seem to be 27.The best of a Kilimanjaro experience, in my opinion, isnt reaching the top. Mountains are 28 as spiritual places by many cultures. This view is especially evident on Kilimanjaro as 29 go through five ecosystems(生态系统) in the space of a few kilometers. At the base is a r

46、ainforest .It ends abruptly at 3,000 metres, 30 lands of low growing plants. Further up, the weather changeslow clouds envelope the mountainsides, which are covered with thick grass. I 31 twelve shades of green from where I stand. Above 4,000 metres is the highland 32:gravel (砾石),stones and rocks.33

47、 you climb into an arctic-like zone with 34 snow and the glaciers that may soon disappear.Does Kilimanjaro 35 its reputation as a crowded mountain with lines of tourists ruining the atmosphere of peace ? I found the opposite to be true.21.A. keep B. mix C. connectD. bring22.A. positionB. age C. face

48、 D. name23.A. silent B. skeptical C. serious D. crazy24.A. discover B. argue C. decide D. advocate25.A. remote B. quiet C. tall D. clean26.A. new B. special C. significant D. necessary27.A. paying off B. spreading out C. blowing up D. fading away28.A. studied B. observed C. explored D. regarded29. A. scientists B.