1、天津市和平区2021届高三下学期第二次质量调查（二模）英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、单项选择1Tu Youyou was awarded the Nobel Prize, _ is considered one of the highest international honours a person can receive.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhere2-Shall we go and see the museum?-No, _.Adont mention itBnot at allCnever mindDits not worth it3My neighbou
2、r Sana is always sheltering her child too much, and thats _we differ.AwhenBwhatChowDwhere4How can I find your brother at the airport?Dont worry. He_ a board with your name on it at that time.Ahas heldBhas been holdingCwill be holdingDwill have held5My friend came around for a cup of tea and we_ havi
3、ng a big meal together.Aput upBended upCtook upDbrought up6-Mary, I got lost.-Sorry, I_ a map for you.Amust have drawnBshould drawCcould drawDought to have drawn7Lets take a coffee break._ Weve been working for hours.AWhy bother?BWhat for?CYou got me there.DYou said it.8We still havent got the spons
4、or_ the fact that weve written to dozens of companies.Aregardless ofBin view ofCin spite ofDon account of9Im not sure a thank-you letter is really necessary. _, I cant be bothered to write one.AAnywayBHoweverCObviouslyDBesides10The trip aims to provide the children with a_ of the countryside first-h
5、and.AtasteBreachCtouchDload11-I heard Mr. Smith is the newly elected president of your university.-Yes. But with a lot of difficult problems _, he is having a hard time.AsettledBsettlingCto settleDbeing settled12-I was wondering whether perhaps you could remember the name of the place.-Im afraid tha
6、t_ me for the moment.AremindsBpuzzlesCdisturbsDescapes13Many Chinese brands, _their reputations over centuries, are facing new challenges from the modern market.Ahaving developedBbeing developedCdevelopedDdeveloping14Hi, Im Peter. Are you new here? I havent seen you around?Hello, Peter. Im Bob. I ju
7、st _ on Monday.AstartBhave startedCstartedDhad started15_ the content of this letter can be confidential; security is an issue that you must address.AAlthoughBSinceCUnlessDAfter二、完形填空Tischler and her daughter, Ruby, 6, have a routine: They place canned goods, nonperishable (不易坏的)food and toiletries
8、on a long table on their front lawn. They go back into their house and wait.This is Tischlers Sharing Table. After being_16_. by a magazine article about a woman who collects and_17_essential goods, Tischler created her own version of the community plan.The_18_of her table is the same: “Take what yo
9、u need, leave what you can, if you can.”“I just thought it was such an easy yet_19_way to help local people,” Tischler said. Two Sundays ago, she_20_some “starter supplies” in the local store to get the Sharing Table_21_. “It also gave me a(n)_22_to clean out my own cabinets (储藏柜),” she said. She pl
10、aced handmade_23_on the table, indicating that everything on it was free.With the help of her sister-in-law, Kristine Lenza, Day One of the Sharing Table was “surprisingly successful,” Tischler said.Weather_24_, Tischler now set up the table every day. “You dont, have to have lost your job, you dont
11、 have to have had COVID,” she said. “It could just be that you need an extra_25_to get you through the year, or if your budget is_26_this month.”The Sharing Table has also taught Tischlers daughter some valuable life_27_. “The world is so full of_28_and fear right now and I feel like this is a reall
12、y positive way to remind people we can help each other and_29_for one another,” Tischler said.One Long Islander_30_out to Tischler on Facebook, saying she wished she lived closer to the Sharing Table and could have used some of the_31_on it.Tischler and Ruby packed up a few bags and_32_them to a hom
13、e in Long Island. “Now, seeing families stop by the table is really_33_,” she said. “A lot of people around here are_34_and not telling anyone out of pride, not wanting to ask for help. Its really nice to have a community space where people are all_35_a hand,” she said. “This is not something Im doi
14、ng; its something the community is doing for the community.”16AexpectedBinspiredCconvincedDeducated17Agives awayBsends outCsets outDtakes away18AnoticeBmarkCmessageDsymbol19AcommonBeffectiveCtypicalDlimited20AdonatedBproducedCincreasedDpurchased21AgoingBloadingCshowingDworking22AchangeBaimCexcuseDho
15、pe23AdesignsBsignalsCformsDsigns24AbreakingBpermittingCpromisingDappealing25AupliftBattentionCexpenseDeffort26AavailableBsimilarCtightDmodest27AtestsBabilitiesCmemoriesDlessons28AfreedomBanxietyCriskDdoubt29Alay outBset outClook outDput out30AsentBkeptCcrossedDreached31AitemsBsourcesCfacilitiesDpart
16、s32AreservedBdeliveredCorderedDcollected33AheartwarmingBannoyingCimpressiveDshocking34AfightingBwaitingCstrugglingDcomplaining35AwantingBholdingCwavingDlending三、阅读理解The Arctic has long fascinated people across the world, so its no wonder that stories from this region have inspired movies and TV show
17、s. Its frozen landscapes make the perfect setting for stories of survival, showcasing how both people and animals adapt to the ice and cold. Here are four of our favorite Arctic shows and movies.Nanook of the North (1922)This silent film from 1922 is a classic story of man versus (与对抗) nature. It te
18、lls the story of an Inuit hunter named Nanook “The Bear” and his family as they struggle to survive in the harsh environment. Nanook of the North is one of the earliest documentaries although some of the scenes were staged. Viewers are invited to witness how the Inuit people live. Audiences also see
19、 how the Inuit construct igloos one block at a time into icy, domed structures.Balto (1995)Based on a true story, this animated (动画的)movie takes place when a deadly disease strikes the small town of Nome, Alaska, in 1925. A half-wolf dog named Balto must lead a sled-dog team across the snowy expanse
20、 (宽阔区域)to deliver life-saving medicine to the towns citizens hundreds of kilometers away. Balto is not only an inspiring true story but an important look at the difficulties of Arctic travel and the brave people and animals that are relied on to save the day when people need them most.Arctic Tale (2
21、007)Arctic Tale is a US documentary film about the life of a polar bear and her cubs as well as a walrus and her calves. Footage (素材)used for the film was shot over a 15-year period. The documentary gives an inside look at how these.two Arctic animals grow from babies into adulthood as they learn ho
22、w to hunt and survive in dangerous conditions. Throughout the film, the narrator reminds viewers that climate change is melting the Arctic ice and threatening the animals living there.Ice Road Truckers (20072017)This US reality TV series features truck drivers who must cross frozen lakes and rivers
23、in remote Arctic land. They risk their lives to deliver much-needed supplies to small towns, diamond mines and offshore oil rigs (钻塔). The series highlights the dangers of working in the Arctic and subarctic (亚北极的), as well as the bravery it takes to battle the icy storms and freezing temperatures.3
24、6Why is the Arctic attracted to people to make films and TV shows?AIt has wonderful landscapes for animals to survive.BPeople and animals find it easy to adapt to the icy cold.CThe Arctic provides ideal background for survival stories.DStories about the Arctic are very popular with young people.37Wh
25、at do audiences know about the film “Nanook of the North”?AThey can catch a glimpse of the Inuits daily life.BLittle can be known about how the Inuit build igloos.CThey can watch several earliest documentaries in the film.DNanook tells their story against nature in tough environment.38Which of the f
26、ollowing can best describe Balto (1995)?AIt is a make-up but inspiring story about a deadly disease.BIt is a story about how the Inuit trained dogs to save people.CDogs are the only animals that people can depend on in the Arctic.DIt is an encouraging story about Balto5s team overcoming difficulties
27、.39Audiences who are environmentalists may be interested in _.ANanook of the North (1922)BBalto (1995)CArctic Tale (2007)DIce Road Truckers (2007 2017)40Ice Road Truckers mainly tells the audiences that _.Apeople have to cross frozen lakes to work in small townsBpeople have to risk their lives to ge
28、t much-needed suppliesCdriverscan earn some money in diamond mines and offshore oil rigsDdrivers need great determination to fight against the tough condition.Traveling alone can be daunting. I have traveled by myself many times but, on every occasion, there was someone to meet me at the other end o
29、f the bus, train or plane journey. This time was different.Last week I had a holiday, from work, but none of my friends had the same week off. I decided that I still wanted to do something, so I booked a train ride to Toronto and reserved a bed in a hostel for one week.One week by myself. Would I be
30、 lonely? Would I be bored? Quite the opposite. In fact, there are many benefits that come from traveling alone. Firstly, I was able to do whatever I wanted. I spent hours in museums that would have seemed boring and dull to some of my friends. I walked all around the city, which some people may have
31、 found too exhausting. Instead of relying on someone else to remember directions or to suggest activities to do, I discovered my independence and developed map-reading skills that I didnt know I had. I could get up and go to sleep when I wanted and I didnt have to wait for anyone else to shower and
32、get ready every morning. Being in the safe environment of a hostel with like-minded travelers also gives a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, which can help combat loneliness.In spite of the benefits, I found that there were also some disadvantages of traveling alone. I mi
33、ssed having someone to talk to and to bounce ideas off. Experiences are often more enjoyable if they are shared, and part of the fun of traveling is the memories you have afterwards. Without a travel partner, I wont be able to laugh about and remember my Toronto adventure with a friend or family mem
34、ber in years to come.In addition, eating in a restaurant or cooking in the hostel was less fun on my own.I am very proud of myself for traveling alone, and I had a fantastic time in Toronto. However, in the future, I think I will always prefer to travel with another person or in a small group. Thoug
35、h, maybe it depends on who you travel with I would rather be by myself than with someone who is lazy, difficult and argumentative.41What happened to the author last week?AShe traveled alone to Toronto during a work vacation.BShe felt lonely away from home and missed her family.CShe found someone mee
36、ting her during a trip to Toronto.DShe made a trip as her friend during the same week to Toronto.42We can learn from the article that the author _.Afinds it boring and dull to visit museumsBhas already acquired great map-reading skillsCbelieves she could benefit by traveling alone moreDenjoys sharin
37、g traveling stories with family and friends43What does the underlined word “combat” in paragraph 3 probably mean?ALearn about.BAdapt to.CFight against.DLive with.44What can we know from the last 2 paragraphs?AShe is proud of cooking in a hostel.BShe will find it fun to travel with anyone.CShe favors
38、 travelling with good company.DArgumentative travelers1 will be ideal choices.45Which of the following words can best describe the author?AOptimistic and talkative.BHumorous and generous.CAmbitious and imaginative.DEnthusiastic and independent.Israeli company Watergen has produced an appliance that
39、can generate (生产)clean, drinkable water out of air. The device, called GENNY, is small enough to be used in a home or office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day.GENNY takes air in and passes it through a filter (过滤器)to remove dust and dirt. The filter is powerful enough to work even in a
40、reas with high air pollution. The air is directed through GENius, a heating and cooling process which causes water in the air to condense (凝结). This water is then passed through several more filters and minerals are added to improve the flavor of the water. Finally, the water is stored in a tank whe
41、re it: is continually circulated to keep it fresh. Therefore, the water produced by GENNY is often of a higher quality than water running through filtration systems attached to the citys water lines.The technology of GENius is much better than other technologies that generate water from air. It prod
42、uces four to five times more water per kilowatt-hour. Watergen has other products that use this same technology on a larger scale, the largest of which can produce up to 5,000 liters of water per day.As an added bonus, during the water generation process; GENNY can emit clean air which is healthier
43、for people to breathe.At the 2020 Smart home mark of Excellence Awards at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, GENNY was named the Energy Efficient Product of the Year. The award series recognize the worlds top high-tech home products.As a company, Watergen focuses on dealing with the global
44、water shortage. Last year, Watergens large-scale products were donated to authorities in Brazil, Vietnam and India. They also assisted rescue and recovery efforts during the 2018 California wildfires and provided clean, safe water for the residents of Texas and Florida in the aftermath of the devast
45、ation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.Watergen also seeks to help protect the environment by reducing waste generated by plastic water bottles. People are called upon to put the water from GEENY into reusable bottles so that plastic ones dont get used and thrown away.46What does the author tell
46、 us in Paragraph 2?AHow high-quality water is produced.BAir will condense through cooling process.CDrinkable water can be got directly from air.DPolluted water becomes drinkable through filter.47What does GENNY accomplish by adding minerals to.the water?AIt keeps the water fresh.BIt helps kill harmful bacteria.CIt makes the water taste better.DIt satisfies local water regulations.48Which of the following can-best describe GENius?ATime-saving.BEnergy-efficient.CGround-breaking.DEnvironment-fri
