1、2021届湖南省永州市高三二模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解OUR GUIDE TO GRIFFITH PARK“You can see just about all of Los Angeles from Griffith Park,” Mike Eberts wrote 24 years ago in his centennial (百年纪念) history of the park covering 4,300 acres.Places RecommendedThe Greek Theatre: From April to October you can catch
2、 a concert here if you prefer something more intimate than the Hollywood Bowl. Griffith himself oversaw the building of the outdoor theater that opened in 1930.Griffith Observatory: Its said that more people have explored the stars through the observatorys solar telescope than anywhere else on Earth
3、. This landmark, which opened m 1935, offers great views of the heavens and the Hollywood sign.Besides the Greek Theatre and the Griffith Observatory, the parks best-known attractions, there are camps for boys and girls, open lawns (草坪) and a lone mountain lion.Safety MeasuresSocial distancing: Like
4、 everywhere in L.ACounty, all visitors are required to wear face coverings and stay at least six feet from others.Stay found: Its easy to lose your way in a place as big as Griffith Park. So use a map to plan your route. Then drop pins along your electronic course or use a GPS app such as Gaia to st
5、ay on track.Suggestions for a Tight ScheduleIf you have just one day to explore the green heart of L.A, Schreiner suggests this itinerary (行程). Many of these sites are closed for now. To save time，go car-free and instead use ride shares, DASH shuttles, Metro trains and the new shuttle.1Which activit
6、y can you do in Griffith Observatory?AObserving stars.BSeeing mountain lions.CAttending concerts.DWatching Hollywood films.2What is a must for keeping safe in the Griffith Park?AA telescope.BA face covering.CA GPS app.DA pin.3How are visitors with limited time advised to travel?ADriving private cars
7、.BTravelling on foot.CRiding bicycles.DUsing public transport.A calorie deficit is a state in which you burn more calories than you consume. As one of the most popular approaches of losing weight, how does it work? For example, if you burn 2,500 calories per day but only eat 2,000，you have created a
8、 deficit of 500 calories per day. There is mathematical certainty. But, this by no means tells the whole story about how calories deficit affects our lives.Before wondering what a calorie deficit is, its probably best to learn what a calorie is. A calorie is a unit that we use to track our bodys ene
9、rgy expenditure (消耗) and storage. In order to just stay alive, human beings (and animals) burn calories. This means, even before we perform any activity, our bodies are already using energy (measured in calories) to keep us alive. Around 70% of the calories we consume are spent on just keeping our v
10、ital organs running. Thus, if a person consumes calories far more less than needed to look thin，it may have negative effects on the body.When people pick up a calorie deficit, they often merely note that the calorie math is irrefutable (无可辩驳的). The question here is that not all calories are the same
11、. If you eat a few bags of potato chip worth of calories to support the calorie intake needed to maintain or cut down on your weight, it will work. But, this doesnt have the same effect on your body and overall health as a balanced nutritional meal containing the same amount of calories.It seems lik
12、e a simple unit of energy has become an object of our societys obsession. It neednt be that way. Remember, calorie deficits are just a tool, which serves a purpose in losing some weight and keeping track of your calorie intake seems simple enough.4What do we know about the calorie deficit?AIt helps
13、people lose weight.BIt is a way of doing exercises.CIt affects peoples lives positively.DIt means the calories people consume.5Which of the following statements can be learned in Paragraph 2?AA calorie is a unit to store daily energy.BPeople need to burn calories to be alive.CCalorie intake is to ke
14、ep our organs operating.DLiving animals only burn calories after activities.6What is suggested for people to lose weight healthily?AFocusing on the calorie math when eating.BFocusing on different calories when eating.CHaving bags of potato chips containing enough calories.DHaving balanced nutritiona
15、l diets containing proper calories.7What is the text mainly about?AInfluences of calorie deficits.BApproaches to lose weight.CDistinctions between calories.DWays to track calorie intake.When it comes to understanding how another person thinks and feels, it might be best to close your eyes and listen
16、. A study by Michael Kraus, a social psychologist at Yale University, suggests that people are better able to pick up on the emotions of others when simply focusing on their voice, compared with both watching and listening to them, or just watching them.The study was published in the journal America
17、n Psychologist. It described a series of five experiments involving more than 1,770 participants who were asked to rate how another person felt using a series of scenes reflecting different emotions. Among the experiments, 266 strangers were paired up. They were asked to discuss film and TV then foo
18、d and drink in both a lighted room and a room with the lights off. In each case, participants then rated their own emotions and those of their partner on a series of scenes. The results revealed that participants were better able to accurately estimate their partners feelings when the lights were of
19、f.Ray Wilkinson, professor of human communication at the University of Sheffield, said that the study was interesting. But he noted that the findings were based an experimental situations that might not reflect “real life” interactions, Wilkinson added, “While the content of a persons speech is, uns
20、urprisingly, important, other researches have found that gestures can help to get a point across.”Wilkinson continued with the idea that the “true” emotion is problematic. As verbal and facial cues (暗示) might offer a different message, which thus leads to a different emotion, the so-called “true” em
21、otion can be part of what we are wanting to convey. In other words, it depends what the true emotion is, for that in itself can be a rather controversial concept.8How can people better understand others emotions?ABy just watching them.BBy simply listening to them.CBy just corresponding to them.DBy b
22、oth watching and listening to them.9Whats the second paragraph mainly about?ALights influencing participants emotions.BParticipants rating partners different emotions.CA study describing five experiments concerning emotions.DExperiments discussing film and TV and food in the room.10What is Ray Wilki
23、nsons attitude towards the research?ATolerant.BAmbiguous.CFavorable.DSkeptical.11What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe true emotion can be easily judged.BFacial cues will convey the true emotion.CVerbal cues can definitely show the true emotion.DThe true emotion may not be reflected thor
24、oughly.There was a time when the major concern with AI safety had been the one evil super intelligence, reflected in the movie “The Terminator”. However, the game “Tacoma” takes a different approach. It assumes that there will be numerous AGI (artificial general intelligence) in the world and that a
25、ny AGI, even a safely designed one, in the wrong hands at the wrong time could cause live to be lost. Thats the future that a growing number of AI safety experts are worried about.This is not a new idea. In the book “Engineering a Safer World,” MIT professor Nancy G. Leveson addresses common misunde
26、rstandings about safety-critical systems engineering: engineering systems whose failure could lead to human loss. Such safety-critical technologies include aviation, nuclear power, automobiles, heavy chemicals, biotechnology, and, of course, AGI.So what can be done?Technology isnt always the solutio
27、n. A famous example is the invention of sonic radars (声波雷达) that were supposed to help ships detect nearby obstacles, but which only increased the rate of accidents. Why? Captains sailed faster, thinking they could get away with it thanks to the new safety technology.Instead of technologies, Leveson
28、s book suggests, we should be making organizational changes. Additionally, Leveson suggests, among many complicated guidelines, organizations should be aware that safety guidelines will inevitably become lax over time. As a consequence, measures should be carried out to prevent potential disasters.W
29、hat lessons can we draw from concern with AI safety? The answer may lie in recent disaster narratives (叙述), which remind us that, especially in limes like this, we shouldnt forget the potential for other disasters. Public conscience really does matter. And if were all better at thinking about safety
30、 we citizens, maybe we really can prevent disasters.12Why does the author mentioned “The Terminator” in the first paragraph?ATo arouse readers interest in The Terminator.BTo introduce the topic of concern with AI safely.CTo mention the similarity between “The Terminator” and “Tacoma”.DTo make reader
31、s recall the evil super intelligence reflected in the movie.13Why did the rate of ship accidents still increase after the invention of sonic radars?ABecause captains seldom used them.BBecause the radars failed to work properly.CBecause captains depended on them too much.DBecause the ships couldnt de
32、tect nearby obstacles.14What does the underlined word “lax” in paragraph 5 refer to?ASafe.BImportant.CUnreliable.DUnnecessary.15Which of the following can be the best title for the text?ADisaster prevention Lessons from AI.BSafety problems in modern society.CEngineering development in modern days.DF
33、uture applications of artificial intelligence.二、七选五A CV is one of the most important parts of your application to an overseas university. _16_ Here are some useful tips that could help you make a competitive CV before the interview.Keep it brief. Aim to include as much information as you can when wr
34、iting your CV, such as your educational experience, extracurricular activities, skills, hobbies and interests. Remember to keep them brief, using key points to highlight your strengths and commitment. _17_Emphasize your educational experience. If you have a high GPA, put it on top. List all academic
35、 programs or overseas exchange programs you have participated in. _18_ You should also list your academic awards, honors, leadership experience and other achievements._19_ To show your excellence, the following aspects could make you stand out from other applicants. Your experience in extracurricula
36、r activities, school clubs and voluntary work could speak for you. List two or three activities that have helped you cultivate leadership and teamwork and show your influence on society.Meet all the formal requirements. You are supposed to create a CV that is properly organized and easy to read. _20
37、_ They often provide their specific recommendations, or the template.AHighlight your personal strength.BEmphasize your preferences for school clubs.CIt is better to check the websites of your target universities.DYou should also provide abundant useful information in your CV.EThen write specifically
38、 what you have learned through these programs.FThe thumb rule is to keep the length of your CV within one or two pages.GImpressing the admission officers with a perfect CV is a passport to success.三、完形填空Something strange has been happening to me. Women in the street have been telling me Im _21_ late
39、ly.My act of courage isnt muchI just stopped _22_ my hair. I had brown hair that started going gray when I was 30. So, I started dyeing (染色) it. It was _23_, messy and time-consuming. And my hair _24_ fast, so I needed to go back to the hair salon every five weeks.Many people seem to enjoy holding o
40、nto their _25_ for as long as possible. But our hair starts to turn gray, and suddenly we start spending $500 or more a year to _26_ something. I just wish more of us would feel that it was OK to be ourselves because going gray has done more for me than _27_ me time and money.I like my _28_ hair, ju
41、st as it is. Maybe its not beautiful, but _29_ me that Im not a kid anymoreand this isnt a bad thing. So theres nothing _30_ about growing older. When I see my hair in the _31_, its a reminder that my time is not infinite (无限的), and I should spend it doing what _32_.I see my gray hair as a _33_ act
42、of rebellion (反抗) against the idea that people lose value as they age, instead of gaining it. I see gray hair as my “_34_”and Im letting it fly, _35_.21AbraveBfashionableCenergeticDexcited22AcuttingBbrushingCcoloringDcombing23AexpensiveBsimpleCshinyDattractive24AremainedBgrewCfell outDdried out25Apa
43、stBpowerCstrengthDyouth26AcoverBcreateCimagineDdescribe27AkeepingBofferingCsavingDleaving28AcommonBstrangeCcleanDnatural29ApersuadesBremindsCcomfortsDforces30AdoubtfulBshamefulCharmfulDpitiful31AmirrorBdocumentCbookDdiary32AexistsBmattersCworksDmeans33AfreeBsincereClittleDcasual34AsymbolBmemoryCflag
44、Dhairstyle35AambitiouslyBaggressivelyCsilentlyDproudly四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。At the delivery ceremony in Beijing last Saturday morning, the sample _36_ (bring) back by Chinas Change 5 was handed over to the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.As it returned succes
45、sfully, Change 5 _37_ (become) the first lunar sample-return spacecraft since 1976. The sample, _38_ includes 1,700 grams of lunar rocks and soil, is larger than previous ones. The great increase in its weight can be owed to Change 5s lunar orbit unmanned docking (会合) program, in which the two parts
46、 of Change 5 can _39_ (automatic) combine into a whole in orbit.It is also important to note that the greatest _40_ (amaze) of the journey is Change 5s lunar landing site-referred to _41_ the Ocean of Storms-on the near side of the moon, where no probes (探测器) have paid _42_ visit before. Its geologi
47、cally younger than the sampling _43_ (area) of the US and the former Soviet missions, so the new sample will help fill in an important piece of the puzzle of the Moons history.The delivery marked the start of research into the sample, the administration said in a statement, _44_ (add) that it will not merely publish guidelines on the samples distribution and use, _45_ will also encourage scientists from around the wor
