高三英语第二次教学质量监测试试卷一、阅读选择1.阅读理解Below is a list of women who changed the world when they were young girls and teens.Mary ShelleyEnglish author Mary Shelley was just 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein, which many credit as the origin of science fiction. Thus, Shelley has been called "the teenage girl who invented science fiction."Alexandra ScottAlexandra Scott was diagnosed with a form of cancer shortly before her first birthday. When she was just 4 years old, she set up her first lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for childhood cancer research. Inspired by her story, people around the world set up their own lemonade stands to raise money for her cause. By the time she died in 2004, she had raised SI million. Her family continues her legacy (遗志) through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.Yuanyuan TanChinese ballet dancer Yuanyuan Tan started representing her country in international competitions as a young teen. At 17, she became the youngest ever principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, as well as the first Chinese dancer to earn that title in a major Western company. She gives talks around the world, inspiring young dancers to follow their artistic dreams.Bindi IrwinBindi Irwin carried on her father Steve Irwin's conservation legacy following his death in 2006. When she was 8 years old, she launched "Bindi the Jungle Girl" to encourage more kids to get interested in animals and wildlife conservation. She has continued to make TV appearances, published books and furthered her father's causes. 〔1〕Who collected money for medical research?A.Mary Shelley.B.Yuanyuan Tan.C.Bindi Irwin.D.Alexandra Scott.〔2〕What is Yuanyuan Tan known as?A.An inspiration to young artists.B.A principal of an art school.C.The youngest ballet company owner.D.The first Chinese ballet dancer.〔3〕What do we know about Bindi Irwin?A.She encourages kids to raise animals.B.She was diagnosed with cancer.C.She makes efforts to conserve wildlife.D.She wrote the first science fiction.2.阅读理解About 50 feet from shore, two brothers were fighting for their lives, their mouths barely able to stay above the water. Thick fog made it difficult for beach goers to see the guys, but the screams were unmistakable and every second counted. The brothers, aged 15 and 20, were wearing shorts and T-shirts, unsuitable for a November day, let alone the 50-degree water. Keven Harder, a supervising ranger, told the North Coast Journal that swimming in such a temperature "will take the fight right out of you."Luckily, four surfers in wet suits were nearby. Narayan Weibel, Spenser Stratton, and Adrian York, all 16, along with Taj Ortiz-beck, 15, were on their surf boards riding on waves when they heard the cries. They turned and saw two bobbing heads and four flailing arms. "We looked at each other and knew they were about to drown, " Weibel said.Weibel, Stratton, and Ortiz-beck paddled toward the distressed swimmers while York headed to shore to call 911. As the surfers drew close, the brothers were struggling. "It was pretty stressful, but there wasn't any time to think about it," Ortiz-beck said. He pulled up alongside the younger brother. Grabbing him under his arms, he raised him up onto the board. Stratton and Weibel, meanwhile, were straining(竭力)to help the elder brother. He was large, about 250 pounds, and panicked. Fortunately, York arrived in time to help get the elder brother atop the second board. The surfers then paddled several minutes through rough water to the medical help waiting onshore. The brothers were scared but fine."When we get a call like this one, it's usually too late by the time we get there, " said Dillon Ceavenger, the first responder. "I can't say enough about what these boys did. They were willing and prepared to risk their lives."〔1〕What do we know about the weather from the first paragraph?A.It was foggy and cold.B.It was pleasant for swimming.C.It was fine with high visibility.D.It was abnormal for a November day.〔2〕What helped the two brothers to be found?A.Beachgoers' search.B.Their loud screams.C.Keven's inspection.D.Their dressing style.〔3〕What can we learn from the third paragraph?A.York raised the elder brother up alone.B.The brothers struggled onto the board.C.The four teenagers had a good cooperation.D.The medical team offered help in the water.〔4〕What can we infer about the surfers from the last paragraph?A.Their big size was troublesome.B.They should be criticized strictly.C.They sacrificed their lives to save others.D.Their quick action counted in the rescue.3.阅读理解The world has been extremely impressed by China's high-speed trains that cross the country by the hundreds in all directions every day, but in one corner of this vast land is a gentle reminder that life was not always this fast. Those fortunate enough to travel to Jiayang in Sichuan province will find railway carriages dragged by steam locomotives(火车头), among the last steam trains operating in China and still running every day. First used to transport coal from Jiayang Coal Mine 62 years ago, today they transport local farmers and their produce to market and serve as a tourist attraction."In the early days of the railway, farmers headed for the farm produce market sitting beside coal," said Liu Chengxi, the Jiayang official in charge of the trains. "As coal production has stopped, the trains are now exclusively(专门地)for farmers and tourists."The narrow railway, only 76.2 cm instead of the standard 144 cm, stretches for 19. 84 km, with the trains reaching a top speed of 20 km/h.A one-way ticket costs 5 yuan for seated passengers and 3 yuan for standing passengers on the ordinary trains regardless of whether they are travelling empty-handed or with animals or vegetables. But Li Cuirong, who has worked as a train dispatcher(调度员)for more than 20 years, recommends tourists pay 80 yuan for a sightseeing train, as the carriages, which have 37 seats, are more comfortable and air-conditioned. A one-way trip takes about one and a half hours.The scenery is dramatic as the train winds through the mountain, passengers can view chickens and geese wandering among the orange trees and butterflies dancing over the fields and ponds.Rob Dickinson, a steam train lover from the United Kingdom, has ridden the trains twice. He hopes the narrow line can last long enough for him to find the time to get back again.〔1〕What can we learn about the steam-powered trains in Jiayang from the text?A.They are 144cm wide.B.They have stopped running.C.They are used to transport coal.D.They have become a tourist attraction.〔2〕Why does Li Cuirong recommend a sight-seeing train for tourists?A.Because it runs faster.B.Because it is money-saving.C.Because it is tourist-friendly.D.Because it offers a round-way trip.〔3〕What is implied in Rob Dickenson's words?A.He can't afford to make another trip.B.The steam-powered trains appeal to him.C.He expects the narrow line to be lengthened.D.The present situation of the railway is worrying.〔4〕What might be the best title for the text?A.A deserted mine alive again.B.A train trip back to a slower age.C.A subway through the mountain.D.A produce market open to tourists.4.阅读理解A latest study on people who eat red meat has found they have higher risks of heart disease and early death. The finding goes against other recent research that suggested removing meat from one's diet has few health benefits. The two opposing findings can make it difficult for people to make sense of what can seem to be conflicting messages on food.Duane Mellor, a dietician at Aston University, and other researchers say that after examining research on the subject, moderation may be the best way forward. "In this case, eating a certain amount of meat, including red meat, is likely to be safe," Mellor said. "However, in the interest of health, reducing meat intake to the recommended less than 70 grams per day would be sensible."A researcher with ties to the meat industry published a report on the subject in 2021, saying that people should not reduce the amount of red meat they eat. Some experts criticized the findings because they were in conflict with dietary advice from international agencies.The latest study found that eating two servings a week of red meat or processed meat was linked to a 3% to 7% higher risk of heart disease and also a 3% higher risk of all causes of death. Norrina Allen, a co-leader of the latest study, said the health risk is small but people should try to change their diet. "It's a small difference, butit's worth trying to reduce red meat and processed meat." She added that eating red meat is also regularly "linked to other health problems like cancer."The World Cancer Research Fund says red and processed meat may cause cancer. It recommends eating red meat with an upper limit of 500 grams cooked weight per week-and "little, if any" processed meat. They said on average, adults should reduce the amount of meat they eat by 50% and they should eat twice as much nuts, fruits, vegetables and beans.〔1〕What does the latest study suggest?A.People should not cut down on the amount of red meat they eat.B.People should remove meat from their diet for the benefit of health.C.Eating red meat is linked to higher risks of heart disease and early death.D.Eating two servings a week of red meat or processed meat has no health risks.〔2〕What does the underlined word "moderation" in the second paragraph mean?A.Doing research by oneself.B.Following one's own heart.C.Avoiding conflicts with others.D.Staying within reasonable limits.〔3〕What does Norrina Allen think of her latest finding?A.It will help improve our eating habit.B.It is in conflict with her former study.C.It has offered two regular cures for cancer.D.It makes no difference to the meat industry.〔4〕What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.Some tips on cooking.B.Advice on a healthy diet.C.Research on the cause of cancer.D.Ties between meat and vegetables.二、任务型阅读5.任务型阅读In our lives. we will have experienced a number of interviews as either interviewee or interviewer. Effective interviews are purposeful, planned and well-structured interactions. To be good at interview is vital to personal development in modern society. ________ The following are the practical guidelines both interviewer and interviewee can benefit from.Be prepared and confident. Understand the purpose of the interview, anticipate the questions you will ask and be asked, understand your goals and be able to communicate them clearly. ________ If you are not excited by your ideas and abilities, why should anyone else be?________ Problems occur in interviews when either the interviewer or the interviewee fails to listen closely to what the other is saying. If participants listen carefully and are not thinking merely about what they plan to say next, the interview has a better chance of being productive.Practice sending and receiving messages. By its very nature, the interview demands that each party be skillful at sending and receiving verbal messages. ________ Not only must you clearly encode(编码)the messages, you each must be skilled at reading the reactions and checking on the perceptions of the receiver.Be flexible. Don't over-prepare or just memorize statements. Think things through thoroughly, but be prepared for questions or answers you haven't anticipated. ________As we can see, the interview, like any other interpersonal relationship, requires the cooperation skill and commitment of both parties to get effective results.A. Demonstrate effective listening skills.B. Reasonable demands of interviewees should be met.C. However, practicing interview questions can benefit you.D. It's significant to adjust to the other person's style and pace.E. Ask and answer questions and express your opinions with enthusiasm.F. You should also focus on the non-verbal signals sent to you and by you.G. Thus, mastering the techniques of impression management is necessary.三、完形填空6.完形填空Learning his mom didn't have a job anymore, 9-year-old Aaron decided to take matters into his own hands. He had two main 1 . First, to help support his family 2 so that they can3 the shed(屋棚)where they live at a relative's home. Second, to bring his sister, Ayleen, back from Mexico. The girl had been4 their grandmother because they didn't have enough5 to provide her needs.Aaron and his mom, Berenice, share a great passion for 6 . Aaron gets a lot of mosquito bites. When they 7 that the aloe vera(芦荟)has some type of medicine that cures, that passion became a way for them to 8 . Berenice only had $12 left in her pocket. Aaron asked if they could 9 it. With his mom's 10 , Aaron then used the money to buy his first set of the plants and 11 them in different parts of the city.Aaron's 12 caught the attention of many, including one of his mom's classmates, Esli Ramos. She wanted to 13 Berenice and her family, so she created a GoFundMe page for Aaron. Because of this fundraiser and several 14 on the media, Aaron's business is becoming more 15 ."We started selling last week. It's 16 that we ran out of plants. "Thank you to all the people that 17 a plant from me. It 18 a lot." said little Aaron. "They19 me to keep moving forward."Aside from moving into a bigger 20 and bringing his sister back home, Aaron is on his way for other dreams.1. A. choices B. talents C. tools D. goals2. A. financially B. casually C. temporarily D. mentally3. A. make use of B. move out of C. hold on to D. give way to4. A. looking for B. hiding from C. living with D. staring at5. A. time B. room C. resources D. opportunities6. A. animals B. plants C. sports D. arts7. A. learned B. assumed C. hoped D. admitted8. A. escape B. survive C. doubt D. regret9. A. donate B. count C. divide D. invest10. A. protection B. suggestion C. permission D. solution11. A. spread B. showed C. grew D. marketed12. A. gesture B. honesty C. change D. skill13. A. meet B. help C. visit D. invite14. A. exposures B. competitions C. performances D. opponents15. A. popular B. necessary C. shrinking D. complicated16. A. ridiculous B. incredible C. possible D. obvious17. A. bought B. borrowed C. separated D. withdrew18. A. saves B. costs C. means D. seems19. A. beg B. order C. forbid D. inspireD. house20. A. school B. community C. garden四、用单词的适当形式完成短文7.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。
