2021年无锡市广丰中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

第一部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.

ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.

William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，\"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.\"

\"You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together.\"

The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.

Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.

William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.

1. What can this new tool do for humans? A. Make strategic decisions. B. Keep watching day and night. C. Carry heavy weapons. D. Stop crime autonomously.

2. Why are some people worried about the new robots? A. Their privacy may be let out.

B. The robots are very expensive. C. Robots will replace humans. D. They will be out of work soon.

3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A. Robots Are Becoming More Popular B. Robots Contribute aLotto the World C. Robots Are in Great Demand Now D. Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime

B

Susan Scott, 71, is glad that she didn't think about her age when she took up bodybuilding at the age of 59. “I reinvent myself every ten years. I started my 60s as a bodybuilderand now I'm beginning my 70s as a writer,” she said. “People usually limit themselves by age, and it's discouraging. With age, I remain young at heart.”

Dr Susan started bodybuilding at an age when most are considering retirement though she was an athlete from an early age. As a child in Venezuela, she took to gymnastics and later graduated with a physical education degree.

Then she obtained a master's degree in education and later a Ph. D. in Adult Personal Development. She taught at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for 16 years, while raising two daughters.

“I started bodybuilding when I met Steve Pfiester, a gym guy who practiced yoga. He invited me to his gym and offered to train me. I started in January and in June he took me to my first competition in Bradenton, Florida,” she recalled.

Dr Susan's photos show that she has devoted long hours to taking care of her body. But she also develops her mind and spirit. On any given day, she gets up at 3 am to read books. At 4:30 am she's out to walk three miles and run another three. This is followed by yoga and a swim at the beach while the sun rises. After writing her journal and working on her book between 8 and 10 am, she hits the gym for at least two hours. “I don't lose track of time,” she said.

Dr Susan's war on ageism has rubbed off on her two daughters, both in their early thirties. “They both take care of their bodies and minds. If you give them a good foundation as a parent, you know that they will always come back to their roots. I tried to remind myself of that during their difficult teen years.” 4. What's Dr Susan's opinion on age?

A. Age cannot be hidden. B. Age is a state of mind.

C. Every age has its pains and sorrows. D. Old age is not suitable for further study. 5. What made Dr Susan start bodybuilding?

A. The need of her job. B. Her youthful dream.

C. Steve Pfiester's influence. D. Her daughters' encouragement. 6. Which of the following best describes Dr Susan's morning schedule? A. Dull. B. Tight.

C. Flexible. D. Controversial.

7. What can be inferred about Dr Susan from the last paragraph?

A. She will set up a fitness foundation. B. She will soon return to retirement. C. She often thinks of her teenage years. D. She sets an example to her daughters.

C

Jerry Lawson had a love of science and invention from a very young age. And, with the support of his family and teachers, he took that love and helped change the world for billions of people, when he invented the modem video game cartridge.

Both of Jerry's parents supported his love of science and invention. His father, a longshoreman, was a science fan and encouraged Jerry to always experiment with things. Jerry's first-grade teacher helped encourage him on his path to be someone influential similar to George Washington Carver, a great AfricanAmerican inventor. His first love in school was chemistry but he ended up liking electronics（电子学）even more.

He earned an amateur ham radio license at age 13 and built his own radio station in his room, with an antenna hanging out of his window! Jerry earned money from fixing television sets, visiting people's homes for inhouse repair, and also working at local electronics stores. Jerry also made walkie-talkies and sold them to other kids. He spent many Saturdays at an electronics store that had all of the parts he needed for his inventions. He would use his small allowance and money he earned to buy parts to help fuel his inventions.

When he was a young adult, Jerry joined Fairchild Semiconductor as an engineer. During this time, he created his own video arcade game（街机游戏），Demolition Derby, in his garage.

A few years later, Jerry was asked to work on a secret project. Not even his boss was allowed to know what he was doing! What it turned out to be was that he was designing the Fairchild Channel F video gameconsole（游戏控制器）and leading the team that invented the video game cartridge. This was the first of its kind and enabled kids around the world to affordably play video games at home.

Just like with automobiles，many advances have occurred since the inventionof video games. Video games are now one of the biggest forms of entertainment in the world. But all of this would not have been possible without the vision, passion, and skill of Jerry Lawson and his learn. 8. How did Jerry earn money when he was a teenager?

A. By running his radio station. B. By selling television sets. C. By repairing things for others. D. By making electronic parts. 9. Before Jerry's secret project, playing video games at home was_____.

A. expensive B. harmful C. common D. tiring 10. What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph? A. Jerry Lawson and his team can be more skillful. B. Jerry Lawson is important to the game industry.

C.Many advances have taken place in the automobile industry. D. Video games are now the most popular form of entertainment. 11. What can be the best title for the text? A. Video Gaming-An Important Industry B. Game Console-Key to Home Video Games C. Jerry Lawson-Father of Modern Gaming

D. Support and Encouragement-Necessary for Success

D

Rock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 73. Steinman's brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney (肾) failure.

A statement posted on Steinman's page read, “It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's passing. There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy.”

Steinman's wholly unique career found him working as a composer, lyricist, and producer for many artists in a variety of styles. According to a biography on his website, the records he's worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide. He was nominated (提名) for four Grammys, and won Album of the Year for his work on Dion's 1996 smash,Falling Into You.

Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college, writing and starring in a rock musical

calledThe Dream Engine, which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp. After graduating, Steinman worked at the Public Theater (which was established by Papp). In 1973, Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinman's song “Happy Ending”, which became Steinman's first commercially released tune. That same year, the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.

One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf, and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship. The two began working on Meat Loaf's solo album,Bat Out of Hell, in the early 70s, but it wouldn't be released until 1977. It wasn't until about one year later — after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live— that the album became a hit.

“There is no other songwriter ever like him,” Meat Loaf said. “I can never repay him. He has been such an influence, in fact, the biggest influence on my life, and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I could ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.” 12. What caused Jim Steinman's death?

A. A hit on the head. B. A kidney problem. C. A failed operation. D. A lack of blood supply. 13. What is the correct order of the following events? a. Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live. b. Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending. c. Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell. d. Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine. e. Jim's musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show. f. Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You. A. dbecaf B. dbcfae C. fdcaeb D. fbceda

14. Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf? A. Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter. B. Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt. C. Because Jim was influential in the music industry. D. Because Jim gave him friendship and career support. 15. What do we learn about Jim Steinman?

A. He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.

B. He is a well-known and widely respected musician. C. His closest friends were Bill, Papp and Meat Loaf. D. He won four Grammys in the course of his career. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项

We all know about the health benefits of swimming.___16___If you don’t mind getting wet, it can be fun too.But who would enjoy swimming in freezing water? Well, many people are taking the plunge (跳入), based on evidence that it can actually be good for us.

___17___Jumping in gives a short sharp shock to the body,but many participants say they get used to it. A cold dip might wake you up, but research has found it can have much bigger benefits than that for your body and mind. As well as being good exercise, spending time outdoors and by water improves health.

___18___One man who suffered constant pain after surgery claimed he was cured by taking a plunge in cold open water. And another swimmer said jumping in just felt amazing.

But what is it that people all gaining from this experience?___19___However, the more you do it, your reaction to stress is reduced. It’s also thought to have a strong anti-inflammatory (抗炎症的) effect. But there are bigger benefits to this stress-reducing exercise. Some experts believe cold-water swimming helps “cross-adaptation”, where one form of stress prepares the body for another.___20___

So, if you’re convinced that this is for you, take advice: approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in the summer, when the water temperatures are higher! A. It shapes your character.

B. It offers a great workout for the body.

C. Doctors say getting into cold water causes a stress response. D. Cold-water swimming usually involves swimming in natural areas. E. Scientists think that jumping into cold water can reduce your stress. F.For example, it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high places. G. A research shows cold-water swimming has cured certain health conditions.

第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 完形填空(共20小题；每小题21.5分，满分30分)

When I was a young man I had much ego(自负). I though I____21____everything. I looked forward to fame

and success. I can even remember once in college____22____telling one of my friends: “ If only everyone listened to me, then they would all be happy.” I____23____left school, ready to take on the world. Little did I know the world was about to take on me.

In the____24____following college, instead of success, I found struggles. I had____25____in finding work. My jobs were either temporary or were____26____badly. When my wife and I had children, we were____27____to learn that both of our sons had Autism(自闭症) and would need to be____28____for the rest of their lives. I had no____29____why this had happened to us.

In time, however, I began to____30____. My ego was decreasing fast. Instead of success, I found my____31____in moments of love. Playing and____32____with my sons brought me so much happiness. My boys____33____me more about peace, patience, joy and love than I could have ever learned on my own. I began to share the____34____I learned through my writings and my life. I finally realized that my____35____in this world had nothing to do with fame or success.___36___, it had everything to do with allowing love and light into my life and____37____it with everyone I could.

You maynot be happy 100% of the time.____38____can be in this world. Yet, you will find a joy no earthly(世俗的)____39____could ever give. Put all of your moments, days and years to good use then.____40____them with love.

22. A.knew B.deserved C.possessed D.confirmed 23. A.calmly B.nicely C.proudly D.eagerly 24. A.frequently B.finally C.suddenly D.smoothly 25. A.days B.months C.weeks D.years 26. A.fun B.regret C.power D.trouble 27. A.done B.paid C.prepared D.judged

28. A.exhausted B.annoyed C.shocked D.embarrassed

29. A.taken charge of B.paid attention to C.put up with D.taken care of

30. A.idea B.hope C.opinion D.belief 31. A.agree B.change C.struggle D.improve 32. A.job B.joy C.luck D.goal

33. A.laughing B.toying C.swimming D.working 34. A.fetched B.brought C.prepared D.taught

35. A.theories B.contents C.lessons D.truths 36. A.demand B.career C.purpose D.world 37. A.Therefore B.Again C.Also D.Instead 38. A.sharing B.owning C.admiring D.enjoying 39. A.Somebody B.Nobody C.Everybody D.Anybody 40. A.person B.matter C.success D.experience 41. A.Equip B.Trade C.Live D.Fill 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

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

Yuan Longping,____41.____Chinese scientist who developed many high-yield rice____42.____(variety) that helped feed people around the world, passed away on Saturday at a hospital in the southern city of Changsha. On Saturday afternoon, large crowds honored the scientist by marching past the hospital, calling out “Grandpa Yuan, have a good journey!”

Yuan spent his life researching rice and was a household name in China, known by the nickname “Father of Hybrid Rice.” It was in the 1970s that Yuan achieved the breakthroughs,____43.____made him a household name. He developed a hybrid strain of rice that recorded an annual yield 20%____44.____(high) than other species — meaning it could feed an extra 70 million people____45.____(annual).

Worldwide, 20 percent of all rice now comes from species____46.____(create) by hybrid rice following Yuan’s breakthrough discoveries. His work helped transform China from “food deficiency”____47.____“food security” within three decades, according to the World Food Prize, which was started in 1986___48.___(recognize) scientists and others who have improved the quality and____49.____(available) of food.

Yuan_____50._____(award) “the Medal of the Republic” for his outstanding contribution to China’s food security, agricultural scientific development and world food supply. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.文有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Three years ago, I was addicted for computer games. I played with games day and night on weekends. I lost interesting in my studies and I was often absent from school.

My parents got very worrying about me. They persuaded me to quit play games, but I wouldn’t give up my bad habit. Later my English teacher gave me some advices on how to quit the bad Habit. Listing the disadvantages of playing computer games on a piece of paper, I put them on my bed and tried to remember them. Beside the list were my effective schedule. I followed my schedule strictly and managed to get rid playing games. After that I became active in studying and turn out to be one of the top students in our school. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假如你是明华。你收到你的朋友子悠用微信发来的一段信息。

I have something to tell you. I feel very upset recently. I failed in the national English speaking contest. Before the contest, I competed against a girl at school. I won, but it was because I was lucky. Now, I do believe the girl should have gone to the national competition instead. If she had, the school would have won the first prize. Now, I can not focus myself in class. I can not sleep well at night. I am such a failure!

看完后，你决定编辑一段信息发给子悠，包括以下要点： 1.表示关心； 2.给予安慰； 3.正面开导。

注意：1.开头已经给出； 2.词数100左右

3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Hi，Ziyou. After reading your message, I...

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