1、2021届陕西省渭南市临渭区高三第二次模考英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Famous bookstores worldwideLibreria Acqua Alta, VeniceIt translates to “high water bookshop”. This bookstore tries hard to prevent its books getting flooded. After all, the bookstore lies in a city famous for its floods, and it opens right onto a canal.
2、 Kate Storm says, “Unlike many other bookstores, Libreria Acqua Alta stores its books in bathtubs, various types of boats in addition to high shelves. This makes the bookstore a famous one worldwide.”Powells, PortlandPowells is the largest independent bookstore worldwide. Michael Powell Started his
3、first bookstore by borrowing $3, 000 in 1970 in Chicago. His father, Walter Powell, worked with him for a summer in his Chicago store and liked it so much. His father later went home to Portland and opened his own bookstore, Powells. Soon, Michael joined his father, and now the store is run by Micha
4、els daughter, Emily.El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos AiresBuilt by architects Per and Torres Armengol, it first opened as a theater in 1919, particularly famous for its tango performances. Ten years later, it was turned into a cinema, and was the first in the city to screen films with sound. In 2000
5、, the theater was in danger of being pulled down. But it was purchased by Grupo Ilhsa, redecorated and reopened as a bookstore, with the beautiful original opera boxes and original pictures on the roof remaining. It now draws 1 million visitors a year.Livraria Lello, PortoLivraria Lello is famous fo
6、r its old-world great decoration, like its special stairs. It was opened in 1906 by brothers Jos and Antnio Lelloby then already booksellersand designed by architect Xavier Esteves. Livraria Lello is now such a successful tourist attraction that they can charge a lot to get in.1Whats Libreria Acqua
7、Alta famous for according to Kate Storm?AIts books types.BIts way of storing books.CIts closeness to Venice.DIts shape as a special boat.2What can we know about Powells?AIts a family business.BIt has a 50-year history.CIts open only in summer.DIts the largest bookstore worldwide.3What do the last tw
8、o bookstores seem to have in common?AThey once served as a great cinema.BThey belong to Jos and Antnio Lello.CThey have historic and architectural value.DThey are free for tourists wanting a visit.The deadliest wildfire in Californias history broke out on November 8, 2018. It burned for 17 days and
9、consumed 153,336 acres. In all the fire cost $16.5 billion in damage, destroying nearly 19,000 buildings, living 50,000 homes and killing 85. The beauty of this beautifully named place was gone.Shane Grammer works as a creative director for Disneys theme parks. When his childhood friend Shane Edward
10、s posted pictures of his white chimney- the only part of his house to survive-Grammer felt very sad, but didnt know how to help him. And then he had an idea. Ive got to paint that chimney, he told Inside Edition. And it was an opportunity for me to express myself and be an artist. On December 31, Gr
11、ammer spent three hours spray-painting a black -and-white image of a woman on the chimney-a reminder, perhaps, of the beauty of life, or even just of life itself.Grammer posted the image on Instagram. And many viewers said that he had really brought beauty and hope. Suddenly, Grammer realized that w
12、hat he had thought was that a purely artistic expression had morphed into something deeper, the nature of true art. “When the first mural(壁画) moved so many people in this community, I knew I had to come back up,” Grammer told KRCR- TV. Over a period of three months, he returned eight times, painting
13、 17 portraits of victims and figures of the Bible on walls, pickups, and broken buildings. There is hope, he explains. There is beauty in the ashes.”Grammers work in Paradise has now become a movement. He has traveled to many places painting murals in dark places that badly needed some light, an orp
14、hanage in Tijuana, Mexico, for example. I want to do something powerful and create art that moves people, he says.That first painting, on the chimney in Paradise, survived only a few months -the bulldozer(推土机) is a cruel art critic. Grammer couldnt be more delighted. It means that the spirit of Para
15、dise is rising again.4What is the first paragraph mainly about?AThe cause of the fire.BThe damage caused by the fire.CThe economic loss which resulted from the fire.DThe reason why the beautiful place was gone.5What does the underlined part “morphed into” in paragraph 3 probably mean?ABroke out.BLau
16、nched out.CMoved into.DTurned into.6Why did the painting on the chimney survive only a few months?ASome people disliked it.BGrammer wasnt satisfied with it.CThe town was under reconstruction.DThe bulldozer knocked it down by accident.7Which word best describes Grammer?ACaring.BCasual.CHumorous.DIndi
17、fferent.From talking robots to driverless vehicles, technology has become so advanced that the previously impossible seems to occur on a daily basis. And yet-we still have no cure for the common cold.Why cant we stop the common cold? According to Peter Barlow, a scientist at Edinburgh Napier Univers
18、ity, the main challenge lies in the many different types of cold viruses that belong to the rhinoviruses(鼻病毒). There are at least 160 types.They mutate(突变) so easily that they quickly become resistant to drugs, or learn to hide from our immune systems. In other words, a single cure isnt likely to wo
19、rk on every type of cold.However, researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, have found a possible answer. They discovered a protein(蛋白质) that the viruses need. All the viruses were unable to replicate(复制) inside cells without a gene that produces a specifi
20、c protein called SETD3.To identify the gene which produces the specific protein, researchers used a gene-editing technique to test all genes in the human genome (基因组). Namely, they randomly disabled a single gene in each of the cells, so that the cells lacked one or another of every gene in our geno
21、me. These genetically modified cells were then exposed to the rhinoviruses, which cause the common cold. The team then looked at which gene was missing in cells that continued to grow. As it turned out, the one that stood out was SETD3, which makes a protein of the same name.Carette said the plan is
22、 to find a drug which can temporarily disable the protein, instead of producing genetically modified humans. “We have identified a fantastic target that all rhinoviruses require and depend on. Take that away and the virus really has no chance,” said Carette.8Which does Peter Barlow think is a proble
23、m for fighting the common cold?AThe poor immunity of patients.BThe large variety of viruses.CThe lack of enough cures.DThe side effects of drugs.9What do we know about the gene-editing study in Paragraph 4?AAll genetically modified cells survivedBSome genes in our genome were ignoredCIt located the
24、gene responsible for SETD3DIt exposed the harm of the rhinoviruses.10How should we stay away from the common cold according to Carette?AApply gene-editing to human genesBAvoid contacts with colds patientsCPrevent cold viruses from mutatingDDevelop a drug to switch off SETD311Which of the following i
25、s the best title for the text?APotential defense found for cold virusesBSecrets behind the human genesCReal causes of the common coldDPuzzles over rhinoviruses solvedScientists have shown a new printing process that can turn just about any piece of paper into a waterproof keyboard (防水键盘) that you ca
26、n fold up and put in your pocket and it doesnt require a power source.The technique makes use of a special coating thats repellent (排斥的) to liquids and dust, which allows multiple circuit (电路) layers to then be printed on top of the paper without any dirt between the layers. On the other side of the
27、 paper, standard ink printing can then be used to point out where the pressure points (the buttons) are, and what they represent. These layers can be printed in any design you want. Whats more, no batteries are required to operate the finished keyboard. Its able to be fully powered from the touch of
28、 the operator and the mechanical energy thats produced.“This is the first time a self-powered paper-based electronic device has been shown,” says engineer Ramses Martinez, from Purdue University. When the printed parts of the paper get pressed, theyre able to send signals over Bluetooth to another d
29、evice a laptop, for example. Youve then got a lightweight, foldable keyboard that can be taken anywhere and easily wiped clean when needed.The technology is great. Its good for the environment (the paper can be simply recycled again), and its flexible as well as being water-resistant and completely
30、customizable. These paper devices are cheap to produce as well less than $0.25 each, according to the researchers. Potential uses include smart packaging, or where temporary input devices are required.“I expect this technology to help the user interact with food packaging checking whether the food i
31、s safe to be consumed, or allowing users to sign the package that arrives at home by dragging their fingers over the box to properly identify themselves as the owner of the package,” says Martinez. Additionally, our group showed that simple paper sheets from a notebook can be transformed into music
32、player interfaces (界面) for users to choose songs and play them.12What does the keyboard look like according to the text?AIt consists of several layers of paper.BIt is printed on both sides of the paper.CIt is smaller than an ordinary keyboard.DIt has its buttons hidden behind the layers.13How is the
33、 keyboard connected to other devices?ABy giving signals via Bluetooth.BBy being attached to other devices.CBy getting any part of the paper pressed.DBy using the power produced by other devices.14What can we infer about the keyboard from the text?AIt is portable and beautiful.BIt is convenient and f
34、ashionable.CIt is high-powered and permanent.DIt is eco-friendly and economical.15What do Martinezs words in the last paragraph show?AThe technology makes food packaging easy.BThe technology has been used in food industry.CThe technology can be employed in more fields.DThe technology will improve th
35、e quality of food.二、七选五Yoga is an age-old practice that stretches the body and calms the mind. By performing a series of poses, called asanas, Yoga practitioners make themselves more flexible and relaxed. These results in lower blood pressure, a decrease in stress, and healthy muscles. _16_ With pos
36、es ranging from simple to challenging, yoga gives your mind something to think about while you exercise.Lets get started from the most basic pose - Mountain Pose. Standing barefoot on an anti-slip mat, put your feet side by side so that the basis of your big toes are touching. _17_ As you stand stra
37、ight and down with your arms at your sides, feel the strength in your legs. Practice holding your head and neck in a straight line. Relax your shoulders. Breathe in and out, and focus on your breathing._18_ This is a great way to loosen a tight back, neck or shoulders. Begin on all fours with your h
38、ands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Hold your spine（脊椎） and neck in a straight line. Then drop the head and neck toward your mat, pull your stomach muscles in tight, and round your back up towards the ceiling. _19_ As you exhale, return to the center, then drop your belly towar
39、d the mat, and tilt your head back gently so that your eyes move up toward the ceiling. Feel your spine move more deeply into your body. Breathe in and out here._20_ Gradually add more asanas to your practice. Before long you will notice a positive change in your post, your strengths, and your flexi
40、bility.AIt can be hard to balance in this way.BHold that pose and breathe in and out.CThen you can try out Cat to Cow Pose.DPerform these poses every day, if you can.EBut beyond its health benefits, yogurt has a lot of fun.FIf the stress hurts pull back and lie down slowly on the mat.GStand comforta
41、bly and adjust your feet till they feel good against the mat.三、完形填空I got out of the car that rainy Tuesday, already tired, and headed toward my company. It had been a(n) _21_ morning with my son, Adrian, who has severe ADD (多动症). By the building entrance, something caught my _22_. A chicken.A man to
42、ld me the chicken had been _23_ around the last few nights. At the end of my _24_, I saw her in the same spot, cold and _25_. “Go find your family,” I said. All night I was _26_ about her. What if a coyote (郊狼) got her?It rained the next morning. No sign of the chicken. I_27_ she had gone home. But
43、then I found her. She was there, getting _28_ on again. I_29_ her some bread. She refused it and just stood there, _30_ up at me. Halfway home that evening, I made a U-turn and went back to my _31_. I picked up the chicken and drove home with her in my lap, her beak (喙) on my shoulder the entire _32
44、_.I _33_ on Facebook, asking if anyone had _34_ a chicken. But no one claimed her. My _35_ made herself at homeeven laying eggs in my backyard.The biggest surprise was how Adrian _36_ her. His ADD makes him get angry easily. _37_ not with the chicken. She _38_ him around the house and sits in his la
45、p. The _39_ between them has been such a blessing. That rainy Tuesday, I told the chicken to find her _40_. Little did I know it would turn out to be us!21AhappyBpeacefulCenthusiasticDdifficult22AeyeBearCmouthDnose23AhangingBaskingClookingDturning24AtripBdoubtCworkDcar25AdryBfullCwetDcontent26Acurio
46、usBworriedCaskingDtalking27ArealizedBdreamedCregrettedDguessed28AdressedBrainedCchangedDinjured29AofferedBlentCbakedDdonated30AstandingBsittingCpushingDstaring31AhomeBcompanyCmarketDhospital32AdayBprocessCrideDmorning33ApostedBwroteCexpressedDannounced34AfoundBsawClostDbought35AplanBmotivationCconfi
47、denceDrescue36Atook outBtook toCtook upDtook down37AThenBButCAndDSo38AshowsBmovesCfollowsDtolerates39AboundBsecretCdilemmaDaction40AzooBgardenCbackyardDfamily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 comprehensive exhibition on Su Shi, a Chinese culture symbol person_41_ (live) in the 11th century, opened at Chinas Palace Museum on September 1st 2020.A total of 78 pieces or sets o
