2021年天津市十二区重点学校高三毕业班联考（二）

英语试卷

本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷两部分，共130分。考试用时100分钟。第卷1至7页，第卷第8页。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号涂写在答题卡上，答卷时，考生务必将卷的答案填涂在答题卡上，卷答在答题纸上，卷答在试卷上的无效。

第卷（共95分）

注意事项：

1．每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其他答案标号。

2．本试卷共55题。在每题给出的四个选项中，只有一个选项正确。

第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节； 满分45分）

第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

1. ---Annette has been complaining about ______ traffic keeping her awake at night.

  --- Yes, there is ______ heavy traffic on the road near the residential community.

  A. /; /                             B. /; the                        C. a; the                       D. the; /

2. --- I don’t feel I can accept her words.

  --- But what she said was fair ______.

  A. content                 B. comment                  C. contact                     D. concern

3. With her attention _____ on the book, the girl sat there quietly.

  A. to be fixed            B. fix                           C. fixed                D. fixing

4. --- Who was that girl?

  --- Well, if you ______ know, her name is Mabel.

  A. would                  B. may                         C. should                      D. must

5. As is reported, the number of smokers ______ dropped by 17 percent in just one year thanks to the push of health knowledge.

  A. is                         B. has                          C. have                        D. are

6. As she turned back she ______ the puzzled look on her mother’s face.

  A. caught                  B. conducted                 C. stood                       D. searched

7. Waiter, would you please come and explain to me why the steak is so tough? I ______ asked for it rare(半熟).

  A. significantly          B. steadily                    C. specifically               D. similarly

8. We’ll have to revise our original plan______ the present situation.

  A. in return for          B. in view of                C. in addition to            D. in comparison with

9. --- So, tell me about your new job. ______.

--- The boss is very demanding and, more important, we are paid a small salary.

   A. It’s a piece of cake                                  B. I won’t pull your leg

  C. I’m all ears                                            D. As you wish

10. Senior family members, especially parents, should create an atmosphere ______ children can be encouraged to pour out their heart happily.

   A. that                    B. where                      C. what                        D. which

11. Look at the timetable. Hurry up! Flight CZ3694 ______ off at 17:15.

   A. takes                  B. took                        C. will be taken             D. has taken

12. I think John will make a good monitor, ______ I’d like to vote for him.

   A. or                      B. for                           C. but                          D. so

13. Lily spoke very carefully and slowly, ______ the benefits of the plan against the risks involved..

   A. being weighed     B. to weigh                   C. weighing                  D. weighed

14. One of government’s ______ duties is the redistribution of income, so that the better off can help the worse off out of poverty.

   A. slight                  B. primary                    C. short                        D. flexible

15. I study Italian ______ I would be able to read Dante in the original.

   A. so that                B. even though              C. in case                            D. as if

第二节：完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

When 19-year-old Chloe Mitchell's senior trip was canceled due to the pandemic, she knew she couldn't just lie around the house. Not only is she a  16  volleyball player with an active lifestyle, she's also a teenager. Being  17  in the house all day with your parents isn't ideal—no matter how much you love them.

“I was bored. I was really depressed because quarantine(隔离) had taken away my senior year,” she explained. “I needed something to  18  worries in my mind. I needed  19  labor. I needed space  20  my family."

As a self-described DIY obsessive（痴迷者）, Mitchell saw the shabby shed (破旧的棚屋)in the yard, a relaxing space to call her own. Unfortunately, as she set about  21  the forgotten shed into a stylish vacation home—‘She Shed’, Mitchell was upset that social-distancing rules meant she couldn't invite her friends over. So she decided to share the  22  with her 34 followers on TikTok,  23  close friends, letting them know every step she did during the following days .

Over the next 10 days, Mitchell began to  24  the contents of her small shed used as a storage barn (仓库) so that it could be cleaned easily. After that, she wiped down the original wooden beams (横梁) before giving them a fresh layer of white  25  . Once the paint had dried, she hung fairy lights,  26  the space with plants and added a television and refrigerator donated by neighbors. She  27  built herself a daybed (躺椅) and purchased a little bed for her dog, Lilly.

Happy to be out in the sun, putting her DIY skills to good  28  and sharing the experience with her friends, Mitchell could never have  29  what happened next. Known as “she shed girl”, Mitchell now has a(an)  30  2.7 million followers on TikTok,  31  she shares DIY tips and snippets （片段） of her life as a freshman at Aquinas College in Michigan.  32  by the success of her first project, Mitchell turned her attention to the family's pool house, imagining it as a charming pub shed.

Commenting on Mitchell's  33  shed renovation（翻新），the experts at My Tool Shed DIY said, “Stress levels have  34  in the last year due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever people need time to do something they love. Having a  35  space like a 'she shed' can be perfect for this.”

16.  A. passionate            B. kind-hearted      C. selfless              D. pessimistic

17.  A. locked                 B. occupied           C. stuck                 D. closed

18.  A. give out               B. take off             C. pick up             D. settle down       

19.  A. mental                 B. convenient         C. casual               D. physical

20.  A. outside                B. from                 C. inside                D. opposite

21.  A. building                     B. mending            C. transforming      D. exchanging

22.  A. assignment           B. project                     C. progress            D. shed

23.  A. mostly                 B. really                C. hardly               D. naturally

24.  A. furnish                B. prepare             C. fix                    D. empty

25.  A. wood                  B. paint                 C. sheet                 D. paper

26.  A. filled                   B. put                   C. placed               D. offered

27.  A. still                            B. even                 C. yet                    D. too

28.  A. position               B. effect                C. use                   D. practice

29.  A. predicted             B. reflected            C. believed            D. recognized

30.  A. delighted             B. depressing         C. incredible          D. horrible

31.  A. which                  B. where               C. whose               D. when

32.  A. Encouraged         B. Frustrated          C. Exhausted         D. Satisfied

33.  A. imperfect             B. impressive         C. important          D. impossible

34.  A. decreased             B. declined            C. raised                D. skyrocketed

35.  A. reflected                     B. limited              C. relieved             D. dedicated

 

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分, 满分50分）

A

FOR RENT Large, sunny office in convenient downtown location, near two bus routes, ample parking at the back. 900 sq. feet divided into two private offices and comfortable reception area, small kitchen, one bathroom. Modern 10-story building with two elevators. $1,750/month. First month’s rent and security deposit equal to one month’s rent required to move in. To see, call City Office Rentals at 382-0838 between 8:30 and 4:30, Tues.-Sat.

To: Marilyn Sawyer From: Paul Lebowski Sent: Tuesday, October 3 Subject: Office rental Marilyn, Here' s a link to an office rental ad I found online: www.offices. com/10-01. I think it's worth looking at even though the rent is a bit high. I know it is a good deal more than we are paying now, but look at the size. It's twice as big as our current office, and I' m sure we can use the space. And it has a kitchen, a bathroom and a reception area just like we have now. Unfortunately it is nowhere near a subway station. That is a convenience I would miss having, but it does have parking, unlike our current office. I’m sure our clients would appreciate that. It would also be good to be in a building with an elevator. I'm really tired of using the stairs. I'd like to see the space as soon as possible. Could you call and make an appointment? Try and get one for tomorrow if you can, because after that I'll be away until next Monday, as you know. Thanks. Paul

36. How big is Marilyn and Paul’s current office?

A. 450 square feet.      B. 750 square feet.   C. 900 square feet.   D. 1,750 square feet

37. What is true of Marilyn and Paul’s current office?

A. It is near the subway                               B. It is in a 10-story building 

C. It is in a building with an elevator             D. It cost more than the advertised office

38. How much would Marilyn and Paul have to pay before moving into the advertised office?

A. $900                     B. $1,750                    C. $1,800               D. $3,500

39. When does Paul want to see the office?

A. Monday                 B. Tuesday           C. Wednesday         D. Thursday

B

Maybe no one forgets their first bicycle and there is no exception to a woman like me. Mine was a Schwinn coaster bike, second-hand, painted a distinctive red and yellow by its previous owner. I remember riding too fast down the big hill on Springfield Avenue. I knew at once that the world was mine to explore.

A couple of years later, when I was 11, my grandmother visited from England, bringing me a bike. It was a shiny dark green，with three gears（齿轮）and hand brakes. As the owner of the first English bicycle my neighbors had ever seen, I was, for a time, almost a star.

Unlike my coaster bike, it was light and responsive---riding it felt like flying. I rode it past big stone houses with their huge yards and trees. I rode past brick row houses. I rode alone and with groups of friends.

That beloved bike went with me to college, carrying me to the library and to classes. Beyond transport, it was often a prop(道具): pushing it along as I walked the college paths made me feel less self-conscious. Somehow, conversation flowed more easily on either side of a bike.

After college, I lived abroad for a time. Returning from London，I discovered to my horror that my parents had sold my bike. They didn’t even know who had bought it.

For years after that, I didn’t have a bicycle that was specifically mine. Teaching in a New England prep school, I simply rode whatever bikes its graduates had left behind. I rode around the little town on bikes which slipped in and out of gear, with brakes that often failed.

I did not take any of those bikes with me when I moved south to the coastal town where I now live. But after a while I missed riding. Finally, on a fall day, I bought a bicycle. Called a comfort bike, it has wider tires than my old bike and seven gears. But it is green--- a brighter green bike.

Still, I was a bit apprehensive. I was out of practice and a lot older. I brought the bike home and put on my helmet ---I’d never worn a helmet before. Then I got on the bike. After a tentative, slightly shaky start, I felt exactly as I was on that long-ago day on Springfield Avenue: free. Soon I was riding along. It seemed that everyone I passed smiled and waved or call out, “Great day for a bike ride!” And I knew they all remembered their first bike and how it had set them free. I wanted to call back to them, “I still can!”

40. According to the article, the author’s beloved bike ______ . 

A. was a red and yellow coaster bike   

B. made her the envy of all her friends

C. was her birthday gift from her grandmother

D. made her shy and awkward at times at college

41. While pushing the English bike along, the author______.

A. felt bored     B. felt special   C. became talkative    D. became lost in thought

42. When she was teaching at a prep school, the author______

A. didn’t like her once-beloved bike

B. got out of the habit of riding bikes

C. loved exploring the little town by riding around

D. rode bikes that had been recommended to her by graduates

43. What does the underlined word “apprehensive” in Paragraph 6 mean?

A. Dissatisfied   B. Excited   C. Shocked    D. Fearful

44. What was the author’s main purpose in writing this article?

A. To describe the different bikes she has been riding alone.

B. To recall the joy and freedom she has enjoyed thanks to riding.

C. To inform us of the fun and benefits of riding bikes with others.

D. To tell us about how she grew up through her riding experiences.

C

Thanks to its harsh environment, Antarctica remained largely untouched by humans for many millennia, allowing a thriving ecosystem to evolve. However, since the 1990s, the last true wilderness on the planet is becoming an increasingly popular destination for adventure-seeking tourists. Now, a new study declares that the visitors may be leaving behind harmful bacteria which could devastate the area's native bird population.

Humans can infect animals with illnesses such as the flu. Researchers, however, believed that the Antarctic animals were immune to the danger due to the continent's extreme weather. However, microbiologist Marta Cerdà-Cuéllar was not convinced.

She and some colleagues decided to examine waste samples from Antarctic birds for evidence of human bacteria. To ensure the waste was not polluted, the scientists had to collect it from the birds themselves.

The results of their study revealed the presence of several types of human bacteria in the bird waste. This included a common strain(品种) of bacteria that causes food poisoning in humans. The researchers say the bacteria strains were resistant to commonly-used human antibiotics, indicating they were brought in by the visitors, rather than migratory birds(候鸟).

“These strains, which are a common cause for infections in humans and livestock, do not usually cause death outbreaks in wild animals,” says González-Solís. “However, the emerging or invasive pathogens (病原体) that arrive to highly sensitive populations could have severe consequences and cause the local collapse and extinction of some populations.” The researcher also fears the presence of these bugs could foreshadow the arrival of other, more deadly, pathogens as the number of tourists people increases.

Experts believe the only way to prevent the mass destruction of the birds is to impose stricter regulations or, at least, put the ones already in place into effect. For example, while the Antarctica Treaty requires visitors to carry their waste back home to safeguard the pristine environment, the regulation is rarely enforced. Nowadays, some officials are taking steps to save the vulnerable birds before it's too late.

45. What problem is Antarctica facing according to Paragraph 1&2?

A. The increasing number of tourists                  B. The worsening wilderness

C. The replaced native bird population.               D. The spread of infectious illnesses.

46. What does the underlined word "devastate” mean?

A. Destroy.                          B. Increase            C. Protect                     D. Benefit.

47. Why did the scientists need to catch some Antarctic animals?

A. To treat their illness.                       B. To get their waste.

C. To raise them as pets.                       D. To study their lifestyles

48. What did the scientists prove in their study?

A. Bacteria can be killed by human antibiotics

B. Extreme weather keeps Antarctic animals healthy

C. Humans bring bacteria to Antarctica

D. Antarctic animals are immune to human bacteria.

49. What is the author’s attitude towards the prospect of bird population in Antarctica?

A. Indifferent                      B. Doubtful           C. Ambiguous               D. Optimistic

50. In what section in a newspaper can you find the passage?

A. Entertainment                  B. Travel               C. Nature                            D. Education

 

D.

The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role in the outcome. Knowing what you can do to have an advantage can make the difference between success and failure.

My kids tell me it’s unfair to play with the big children. I tell them that’s right. Unfairness is a good thing. There is more to be gained by the effort when things seem unfair. It is true that many things in the world are unfair. But unfair things usually can be a boon to you. For example, the early bird catches the worm. It is unfair that the bird that sleeps in misses out on breakfast but it is nice to know that if it gets up early it is sure to get the worm.

I always try to explain to my kids that complaining about how unfair something is will get them nowhere. Instead, make the most out of it and get on the other side of it. Once you do that you are in the advantage. Above all, you have to focus on gaining that unfair advantage and in order to do that, build your inner strength. When you empower(武装) yourself, you are gaining skills or abilities，confidence and self-esteem (自尊). You should look at your place in the world. Where do you want to be financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically？You are creating your own story when you empower yourself.

You can build all the advantages that you need to live the life that you want. If you haven’t yet, you need to make a list of all the things you want to experience in your new life. This will help you focus on building advantages so that you never have to say that it’s Not Fair. When you do this then you will be able to realize that unfairness is a good thing and you will want to teach those around you to see unfairness in this way too.

51. What does the underlined word “boon” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？

A. Something that is very terrible.            B. Something that is very helpful   

C. Something that is very kind               D. Something that is very scared

52. What can we infer from the example of the playing field used by the author?

A. The author wants to introduce his topic

B. The author wants to support his opinion

C. He wants tell us that having an advantage is needed

D. He wants to show skills and attitudes are important in playing games

53. What is the best way to deal with unfairness according to the author？

A. Just accept it.                                    B. Try to change it.    

C. Simply ignore it.                                D. Make good use of it.

54. You are told to look at your place in the world in order to ______.

A. make yourself better                                 B. be proud of yourself  

C. have more confidence                                D. know others’ advantages

55. What is the text mainly about？

A. The way to live a happy life.            B. The right attitude to unfairness.

C. Being patient enough to succeed.         D. Staying calm when treated badly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

第卷  （共35分）

第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：阅读表达(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。

How do you keep a library when you’ve got no room for your books? With rising rents and record numbers of young people having to move with their parents, it’s clear that we are a moving generation.

As a student in Leeds I moved three times in four years, in London it was seven times in three years. Regularly having to load our possessions into laundry bags and boxes takes a lot of our finance and energy, but the effect on our book collections is rarely considered. Keeping a collection of beloved books in a damp flat with no shelves, which you’ll probably have to move out in six months’ time, is a challenge. Deciding which books to keep and which to reject becomes increasingly difficult. Do you hold on to the books you know you’ll reread or do you keep the to-be-read pile intact ?

Donating books to a charity shop or local school may be virtuous, but when you haven’t had time to read them since your last move, it becomes depressing. There’s a copy of Much Ado About Nothing I’ve been moving around with for nearly a decade because it is the only piece of Shakespeare in the marketplace.

“Just buy a Kindle!” you might argue — but for many people, books are more than just books. They offer us an emotional connection to the past, to the person who gave them to us. They are a way to brighten up a dark flat; they are a link to home; they are the hardest thing to move and the most enjoyable thing to unpack. They can’t be removed.

So what if you are already facing your second move this year and can’t bear the thought of pensioning off more of your beloved books? You start reading more. Read all the books in your current bedroom and work out if they’re worth the trip; give away as many books as you can; leave books with trusted friends to be reclaimed at a later point. Start looking at your books creatively.

56. Why has the moving generation appeared? (no more than 15 words)

57. What makes the author keep a copy of Much Ado About Nothing? (no more than 10 words)

58. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? (no more than 10 words)

59. What does the underlined phrase “ pensioning off” in Paragraph 5 mean? (no more than 3 words)

60. What would you do with your books when you have to move? Give a persuasive reason. (no more than 25 words)

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

61.你是晨光中学的李津，你校要举办一个英语特色活动，作为负责人，你给你曾经的外教Jonathan写一封E-mail, 请求他给你一些建议。

1. 你举办这个活动的设想( 时间、地点、目的、一个活动形式如：英语戏剧表演或英语图书分享会等)。

2. 对外教提两个有关活动设想的具体的问题。词数不少于100。开头已给出，不计入词数。

Dear Jonathan,

  How time flies! We haven’t seen each other for almost one year since you went back home.