1、林芝-日喀则2020-2021学年第二学期高三第二次联考英语试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷保留，但将答题卡交回。注意事项：1. 答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案前，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,再选涂其他答案标号框,不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第I卷第一部分听力（共两节满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都
2、有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Roommates. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.2. What is the mans problem?A. He needs a ride. B. He wants a new job. C. He doesnt have insuranc
3、e now.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Biking in the city. B. Hiking in the mountains. C. Driving in the countryside.4. How much did the ice cream cost?A. $5. B. $9. C. $10.5. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a laundry. B. At a restaurant. C. At a shopping mall.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5
4、分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man think of the girls question?A. It isnt important.B. Its difficult to answer.C. It is easy to understand.7 What does the man say about the ocean and the sky?A. They are related.B. They look exactly the same.C. They have nothing to do with each other.听第7段材料，回答第8至1
5、0题。8. Why is the man at the university?A. Hes taking classes.B. Hes checking it out.C. He just graduated from there.9. What do we know about the man?A. He is good at baseball.B. His grades are very high.C. The college wants him to play on its sports team.10. What happened when the woman went to a ga
6、me last time?A. She was hit by a ball.B. A player was sent to hospital.C. Her face got scratched by a fan.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the man suggest the woman do about her book?A. Call a publisher.B. Advertise it herself.C. Ask their teacher for advice.12. How many pages does the womans book hav
7、e?A. About 200. B. About 350. C. About 700.13. What will the woman give the man to read?A. A digital copy. B. A printed copy. C. A handwritten copy.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. How do most people in the United States get their news?A. From TV. B. From the network. C. From the newspaper.15. Which country has
8、 the largest group of newspaper readers?A. France. B. Italy. C. Japan.16. How does the man sound?A. A little bored. B. Very interested. C. Quite indifferent.17. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Types of news media. B. Types of news reporters. C. Types of news shows.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.
9、 When will the math exams be held this year?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.19. Who will give an introduction on Tuesday?A. An athlete. B. A headmaster. C. The P.E. teacher.20. Why are parents reminded to arrive early to the concert?A. To find a place to park. B. To get a place to sit.
10、 C. To take pictures.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AMuir Woods and Sausalito Half Day TourWander through an ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this half-day tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden G
11、ate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in San Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco.Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day TripDiscover the beauty of the Si
12、erra Nevada on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where youll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the parks wonde
13、rs on your own.Niagara Falls TourEscape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2-day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to N
14、ew York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country TourEscape to Californias famous wine country on this full-day tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both big-n
15、ame and family-run estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.1. Which tour should you choose if you want to do some shopping ?A. Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.B. Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias D
16、ay Trip.C. Niagara Falls Tour.D. Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.2. What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour ?A. Appreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth.B. Enjoy supersized natural wonders.C. Get some winemaking knowledge.D. Take a ride on the boat.3. What does the wri
17、ter intend to do by writing the passage?A. To introduce some outdoor activities.B. To share some tour experiences.C. To advertise for the wine country.D. To call for protecting natural wonders.BHan Tianheng picked up a carving knife at the age of 6 and never put it down. Today, the 79 year-old artis
18、t, one of Chinas most respected living masters of seal carving(印章雕刻), calligraphy and Chinese painting, still remembers the incident the first time he held a knife in his hand.“I cut my thumb badly and was scared by the bloody sight,” he said, adding that his mother applied ashes because she couldnt
19、 afford to take him to a hospital. “The cut left a scar, which is still clear today.”An eye for an eye and blood for blood, the incident didnt set him back. Instead, it aroused his passion for the ancient art form. He was determined to pursue a path that would lead to a career in seal carving. Han s
20、aid.The journey of art exploration was a little bumpy for the young man in his pursue for excellence, and his seal works were seriously criticized by a famous old painter.Most would have crumbled under the criticism, not Han. It made him even more determined. After six months hard work, he visited t
21、he painter again.“This time, he asked me to carve a seal for him. This was positive affirmation,” Han said. “Praise is candy and criticism is medicine. We can live without candy, but cannot live without medicine when ill.”Han rose to fame during the early 1960s famous for bird and insect seal art. H
22、ans seals are an essential ending part on the paintings of a long list of well-known artists.“A seal for a good painting is like the buttons for an haute couture(高档女子时装). An experienced tailor always knows how to choose buttons that matches the whole style. Whats more, a good seal carver should keep
23、 his own style, and at the same time go well with the paintings style.” he said.4. What influence did the incident have on Han when he was six?A. He got injured very seriously.B. He learned how to use a knife.C. It aroused his interest in seal carving.D. It helped him learn how hard life was.5. What
24、 does the underlined word “bumpy” in Para.4 mean ?A. SmoothB. InspiringC. BoringD. Tough6. In Hans opinion, what do an experienced tailor and a good seal carver share?A. The huge respect they earn.B. The flexibility they display at work.CThe targeted customers they serve.DThe efforts they have to ma
25、ke to succeed.7. In which section, of a newspaper does this text most probably appear?A. Education.B. Events.C. Entertainment.D. People.CA high level of methane (甲烷) gas on Mars was found by NASAs Mars exploration vehicle. The discovery is exciting because the presence of methane gas could support t
26、he case for life on Mars:NASAs Curiosity vehicle recently recorded the largest level of methane ever measured during its seven-year Mars mission.Methane has no color or smell. A special instrument on Curiositys Mars Science Laboratory recorded the increased gas level. Besides methane, the instrument
27、 can record levels of water and carbon dioxide.Nearly all the methane gas found in earths atmosphere is produced by biological activity. It usually comes from animal and plant life. But it can also be formed by geological processes, such as interactions between rocks and water.It was not the first t
28、ime Curiosity has found methane gas in the Martian atmosphere. About a year ago, NASA announced that Curiosity had discovered sharp seasonal increases in the gas. This time, NASA said the measured methane gas level was clearly larger than any others observed in the past. NASA officials even temporar
29、ily stopped Curiositys other activities to investigate further.However, Curiositys team carried out a follow-up methane experiment that showed a sharp drop in levels of the gas. The rise and fall of the methane gas levels left NASA scientists with more questions than answers. The scientists are cont
30、inuing to study possible causes for the sudden increase.Curiosity does not have instruments that can exactly identify whether the source of the methane is biological or geological. One leading theory is that methane is being released from underground areas created by possible life forms that disappe
31、ared long ago. Even though Mars has no active volcanoes, scientists believe it is also possible that methane is being produced by reactions involving carbon materials and water.8Why is the discovery of methane gas on Mars exciting?A. It was first found on Mars.B. Its evidence of life existence.C. It
32、 can be used in further studies.D. It proves the existence of water.9. What can we learn about the methane gas on Mars?A. It is colorless and smelly.B. It is mainly created by rocks and water.C. It is as important as water and carbon dioxide.D. It is produced by biological or geological, activity.10
33、. What brought more puzzles to NASAs scientists?ADiscovering methane gas several times on Mars.B. The failure of the follow-up methane experiment.C. Having no exact instruments to identify methane gas.D. Sharp changes in the amount of methane gas on Mars.11. What can be a suitable title for the text
34、?A. Explorations on MarsB. Methane Level on MarsC. Methane Mystery on MarsD. The Sources of Methane on MarsDWhat kind of amusing activities will you participate in during your life? Will you be spending your free time doing safe sports with little danger or will you always be one of the first people
35、 to try the next popular extreme activity? Scientists have been interested in finding out why some people seem to prefer dangerous activities.Although there are exceptions, researchers have found that in most cases men are less cautious than women. Men often try to impress women by proving that they
36、 are courageous and fearless, and they are more likely to take risks when women are watching them or when they are competing against other men.Research also shows that as people get older they usually behave more responsibly and avoid taking unnecessary risks. In addition, when people are in stable
37、relationships, they seem to be less attracted to daring activities.Some people seem to be more daring than others, but there are many different types of risks and some people take one type of risk, but not another Psychologists have identified a number of categories of risk. These include financial
38、risks, risks related to health and safety, amusing risks and social risks. Psychologists discover that some people will take risks in one area, but not in another. Just if a person enjoys bungee (蹦极) jumping, it doesnt mean he or she will take chances when investing (投资) money or that he will tell a
39、 joke to a group of strangers.Interestingly, research shows that women take more social risks than men. They are more likely to make career changes as they get older and to express unpopular opinions in business meetings.Yet, at the end of the day, the likelihood of particular people taking a risk d
40、epends on their personalities. In general, optimistic people are more likely to take risks because they focus on the possible positive outcomes of their actions. On the other hand, those with opposite personality are much more likely to avoid taking a chance.12. What have researchers discovered abou
41、t women?A. They are always changing jobs.B. They are good at doing business.C. They are more willing to take risks.D. They are more conservative than men.13. Why do men try to prove they are brave?A. To attract women to watch them.B. To have favorable effects on women.C. To announce risks are too da
42、ngerous.D. To show their strength to the competitor.14. What mainly determine whether people take risks possibly?A. The potential consequences.B. Their characters.C. Their problems of finance.D. The focuses of their work.15. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Peoples sense of taking risks.B. R
43、isks at peoples different ages.C. Different types of peoples risks.D. Risks between men and women.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One of the most effective skills you can have in life is powerful and effective time management. _16_ Here are vital time management tips for
44、 getting your goals.Set goals the right way._17_ If you dont set your goals the right way, then youll lack the proper targets, which will force you to fall off track. But when you set them the right way, the sky is the limit. Use proper goal setting method to help you see things through. And when yo
45、u do set those goals, make sure you have powerful deep down meanings for wanting to achieve them.Find a good time management system.One of the tips for managing your time is to find the right system to actually do it. The quadrant（象限）time-management system is probably the most effective. _18_ Things
46、 are either urgent or important, both, or neither. Take frequent breaks when working.One study suggests that you should work for 52 minutes and break for 17 minutes. You might not have enough time to do that. But you should take frequent breaks. If youre a boss working for yourself, this is vital. I
47、ts easy to run out of energy and not even know it. _19_Make to-do lists in the evening for the next day.Every single evening before bed, make a list for the next day. Look at your goals and see what you can do to help move you closer. _20_ It takes time. But by making to-do lists, youre effectively setting goals for the day. Daily goals are easier to achieve while helping to move us towards the longe
