2023届陕西西安地区八校高三第二次联考英语试卷含解析

陕西省西安市新城区西安中学2025届高三第二次联考英语试卷考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Cambridge gave a positive answer inquiries on whether it recognizes gaokao scores.A．in favor of B．in response toC．in salute to D．in consequence of2．The professor _____about how to protect the endangered animal in the conference at this time tomorrow. A．talked B．talks C．has been talking D．will be talking3．The suggestion came from the chairman ______ the new rule ______.A．what; was developed B．that; was developedC．what; be developed D．that; be developed4．You can ask anyone for help. ________ here is willing to lend you a hand.A．Everyone B．No oneC．One D．Someone5．There are a lot of signs men are more likely to have heart attacks than women.A．indicate B．to indicate C．indicated D．indicating6．His suggestion_______to see the film Avatar interested every one of us.A．that we go B．which we should go C．that we would go D．we should go7．Johnson hasn’t felt any effect the new dieting recipe has him since he tried to lose weight three months ago. A．for B．to C．on D．with8．Lily is a good singer. How I wish I ________ as well as her.A．sing B．will singC．had sung D．sang9．一Excuse me，sir．You can’t enter0ffice without permission．一But the manager is expecting me．A．the；a B．an；the C．the；不填D．不填；不填10．In Australia, many road signs are now both in English and Chinese, ______ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel. A．making B．made C．make D．makes11．We sell a lot of products offshore and the opportunity to open up markets in regions ________ we don't currently sell a lot to is a great one.A．where B．thatC．what D．when12．The picture looks good ____ the white wall.A．with B．to C．against D．beyond13．The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.A．dated B．was datedC．dates D．is dating14．He was still full of optimism for the future despite many problems, and never once ______ him get worried or upset. A．I saw B．I would seeC．did I see D．would I see15．More expressways in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy.A．are being built B．will be builtC．have been built D．had been built16．—May I use your new dictionary?—It' s over there．____．A．Feel free B．Never mind C．My pleasure D．It's OK17．A teacher’s job is not to tell the students what to believe or value, but to ________ them to develop a worldview for themselves.A．urge B．equipC．persuade D．rank18．John, ________ money was now no problem, started a new company with his friends.A．for whose B．of whoseC．of whom D．for whom19．The collection, sorting and of historical materials and cultural relics of the May Fourth Movement should be strengthened, President Xi said.A．consideration B．conservationC．constitution D．construction20．The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it. A．until B．becauseC．though D．unless第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2021届陕西省西安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ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BOne day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.4. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. scolded him for what he had doneB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. gave him a spanking5. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.6. The experience may cause the author _______.A. to hide his anger away from othersB. not to go against his parents’ willC. to have a better control of himselfD. not to make mistakes in the future7. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.CRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.8. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about9. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.11. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.DMy mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do.12. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A. It was too high for her to reach.B. She was too afraid to move on.C. Something was wrong with it.D. The teacher asked her to do it.13. Why did Mary break the silence?A. To try again herself.B. To relax the writer.C. To encourage Susie.D. To draw Susie's attention.14. What can we learn from the story of Susie?A. Helping others is helping ourselves.B. A word of encouragement matters a lot.C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D. A good method plays an important role in teaching.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Wire WalkB. That One MomentC. Fear and CourageD. The Young Hearts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。

陕西省西安中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第二次质量检测考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．What kind of account will the woman open?A．A checking account.B．A savings account.C．A joint account.2．How much did Tom spend?A．$50.B．$80.C．$100.3．Where are the speakers?A．At the woman’s home.B．In a supermarket.C．In a cafe.4．What are the speakers doing?A．Seeing a doctor.B．Having a meal.C．Working out.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．An art museum.B．An outdoor garden.C．A beautiful painting.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．When does Catherine usually go shopping with friends?A．On Saturday afternoons.B．On Sunday mornings.C．On Sunday afternoons.7．What is Catherine planning to do this Sunday?A．Go to the city center.B．Visit her grandmother.C．Practice the guitar.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．How did Tina feel on her first day at the university?A．Excited.B．Exhausted.C．Amazed.9．What is in the middle of the map?A．The Medical Services.B．The Student Union.C．The Media Center. 10．What can students borrow from the old library?A．Entertainment magazines.B．Sports magazines.C．Financial books.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2020-2021学年西安高级中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic SymbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The StadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic MedalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic Symbol.C.The Stadiums.D.The Olympic Medals.2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.C.Explore the future stadiums.D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?A.Entertainment.B.Science.C.Travel.D.Business.BWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.4. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.5. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.6. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.7. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.CThe idea came to him when he least expected it. Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of his former students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face. That’s when Irby realized that by pairing barbershops and books, he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, knows how important it is for young children to read. He also knows that young boys in particular often don’t have adult male role models who inspire them to read. “Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when they’re learning to read because there are so few male elementary school teachers,” Irby toldMashable.That’s where the barbershops come in. Four years ago, Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not just get books into the hands of young boys, but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids go frequently. Since itsinceptionin 2013, the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12 states throughout the United States.Irby isn’t the first person to see the connection between barbershops and books and boys. Hair stylist Courtney Holmes, launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to him while he cuts their hair.That’s the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program. The reading spaces created by Barbershop Books help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spelling and vocabulary skills, it’s about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax, laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young boys, then they will choose to read for fun,” Irby noted, adding, “This is really what Barbershop Books is about, getting young boys to say three words: I’m a reader.”8. What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A. He found it easy for young people to get bored.B. He offered a barbershop to his former student.C. He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D. He realized the importance of reading for young boys.9. What is the function of Barbershop Books?A. To attract more customers who love films.B. To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C. To show the influence of reading on children.D. To create a reading environment fbr children.10. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB. Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC. Irby attaches great importance to school educationD. Barbershop Books can arouse (引起) young people’s interest in reading11. What does the underlined word “inception” in the 3rdparagraph mean?A. discovery.B. success.C. popularity.D. beginning.DLife in the Internet age is lonely—or is it? That’s what experts in human interaction are debating after a new Stanford University survey has been published.According to the study, the more time people spend online, the less they can spare for real-life relationships with family and friends. The researchers asked 113 people about the Web’s influence on daily activities. 36％of those people are online for more than five hours a week.” As Internet use becomes more widespread, it will have an increasingly isolating (孤立的) effect on society,” says Robert Kraut, one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the “isolating” point. While 13％of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones, 60％reported watching less TV. The survey also shows that E-mail is the most popular online activity. If some of webheads (网虫)spend what was once passive TV time keeping company with friends via E-mails, “that’s a move toward greater connectedness,” says Paul Resnick, a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisn’t the first claim that the Web should be criticized. A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-area families’ Net use for a year. People who used the Internet more “talked less to family members and reported being lonelier and more depressed.” says Robert Kraut.“It’s true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades, but those declines began before the Internet was invented,” says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says, the Internet gives us a different kind of social life—not better or worse than before, but just different.12. Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A. Paul Resnick.B. Robert Kraut.C. Thomas Putnam.D. Amitay Etzioni.13. The underlined word “This” in Para.4 refers to .A. the opinion expressed in Bowling AloneB. the survey made by the University of MichiganC. the conclusion in a report written in 1998D. the study conducted by Stanford University14. From the passage we learn that .A. watching TV used to take time away from staying onlineB. the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effectC. 36％ofweb users spend more than five hours a week onlineD. the Web has the same influence as telephones and televisions15. The passage mainly discusses .A. how we can make a better use of the InternetB. how declines in social connectedness appearC. whether the Internet causes an isolating effectD. what a different life the Internet brings to us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。

2023年陕西省西安市重点中学高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AIf you really want a taste of the everyday swing of Dutch life，a bike tour through Amsterdam is the way to go.What is included in an Amsterdam bike tourThe bicycle is of course provided and included in the price of the tour.Some tours offer coffee and tea after the tour finishes.Every tour especially has its own theme and route.You can compare them by visiting webpages dedicated to a particular tour.Amsterdam bicycle tour basicsThese tours are usually between one and two hours long.They are guided by friendly and knowledgeable tour guides who are well capable in human interactions and Amsterdam information.What's more，the tour guides usually know multiple languages and are used to overcoming communications barriers.In case of bad weatherIf it rains，no worries，you can choose to cancel your tour free of charge.This applies of course also in case of other bad weather or in case you simply don't feel like taking the tour.The cancellation is easy，without question，and free.Important during the bicycle tour of AmsterdamPlease don't become so Dutch that you disregard the traffic laws.It is a fact that some Amsterdammers often cross a street or a bridge when they feel like doing it.That is why staying alert and a little bit of biking experience can help you to navigate through the small city streets during an Amsterdam bike tour.Also，unless you are 100%sure that the weather will be plenty sunny，you'd better bring a jacket.When you start moving on the bike，the humid Amsterdam's air can get quite cold.1. What does an Amsterdam bike tour feature？______A. It provides a free bike.B. It offers coffee and tea.C. It has its theme and route.D. It includes a free lunch.2. Which of the following is suggested in the last paragraph？______A. Ignoring the traffic rules.B. Bringing warm clothing.C. Doing as the Dutch do.D. Avoiding bad weather.3. Where can the text be found？______A. In a history book.B. In a research paper.C. In an art magazine.D. In a travel brochure.BI was at a new school in a new state and needed something solid to stand on：a place to feel grounded.I also needed to do laundry，so I walked to a nearby self-service laundry and stuffed a machine with my clothes.As I struggled to close the washer door，the woman working behind the counter told me to give it a good hit with my hand.The washer did its job，yet even after an hour，the dryer seemed to have barely warmed my clothes.I left，having decided to air-dry them on my car in the August heat.A month later，I learned her name was Sandy，which she told me after I'd helped her stop a washing machine from moving across the floor.I was grading poems at a table when one of the washers broke loose and skipped an inch into the air.I jumped to the machine and held on while she unplugged it.The next week，Sandy told me dryer No.8 was the fastest.It went on like this.I'd do laundry once a week，usually Thursday or Friday.Sandy worked Tuesday through Saturday and we'd talk small while I folded clothes.She told me about her son and his grades，as well as the new dog they'd just adopted.She was fascinated that I was studying poetry.She teased（开玩笑）that it was harder making a living as a poet than as a laundry attendant.Even then I knew she was probably right.I began to recognize others there：workers taking breaks by the door，a mother and her baby，and even some delivery drivers.But Sandy was the center of my community.For nearly three years and almost every week，I'd do laundry and talk with her.We checked on each other，expecting the other to be there.We asked where the other had gone when we missed a week.There was a note of concern for the other's absence，a note of joy at their return.I'd found a place to stand on solid ground.4. Why did the author leave with his wet clothes______A. He liked the August heat better.B. He had to go back to the meeting.C. He wanted to show off his new car.D. He didn't think the dryer worked well.5. Why did Sandy tell the author to use dryer No.8？______A. She was warm-hearted.B. She needed a volunteer.C. She wanted to thank him.D. She was sorry for the mess.6. What did Sandy think of a career in poetry______A. It was harder to fulfill.B. It was really fascinating.C. It was badly-paid work.D. It needed a lot of effort.7. What can be inferred about the author from the passage？______A. He formed a close friendship with Sandy.B. He made a lot of friends in college.C. He expected Sandy to do laundry for him.D. He often wrote to Sandy after graduation.CThe classic 1951 science fiction film "The Day the Earth Stood Still"features a frightening robot（Gort）whose threatening actions are under control only when he is commanded，"Klaatubaradanikto".What does this mean I don't know.But when I overhear my students speaking to each other，I am often similarly confused.I teach at a university.One of the"problems"is that as the years pass，I get older，but my students remain the same age—18 to 22.Early on，when I was in my 20s and 30s，this wasn't an issue，as we were close enough in age to speak the same language.But lately I have become well aware that a language ship seems to have sailed，and I am not on board.Let me illustrate：Recently，when I walked into my class，my students were chatting happily with each other.One of their comments caught my ear："Venmo it to me."I had no idea what "Venmo"meant，so I asked.The good-natured students were happy to explain it to me，and in return I nodded with an expression of silly embarrassment，as if I should have known better..I went home that evening，absorbed in that moment of non-comprehension.I am not against change，but I am uncomfortable with change when its pace has me hanging on by my fingernails.If I were to awaken from a five-year nap，I'd have no idea what people were talking about.I just wouldn't understand thelanguage.Their willingness to explain their words to me is a great comfort，and I congratulate myself on at least having the desire to know what they're talking about，as well as on my ability—for the most part—to understand their explanations.But what will happen if my interest wanes and that the language ship finally disappears over the horizon The answer，to me，is clear：Klaatubaradanikto.8. What did the author probably meet with？______A. Hearing loss.B. Cultural shock.C. A language barrier.D. A frightening robot.9. What makes the author fall behind in language？______A. Learning needs.B. Age difference.C. Teaching loads.D. Language abuse.10. What does the author think of language change？______A. It is entirely avoidable.B. It is really small.C. It is very beneficial.D. It is much too rapid.11. What does the underlined word"wanes"mean in the last paragraph______A. Lessens.B. Grows.C. Happens.D. Maintains.DAround 3，000 school-based health centers operate in more than 30 states all around the U.S.，offering primary and preventive care for students who live in medically underserved areas.Staff at the centers treat flu，asthma，diabetes and other common illnesses.They provide vaccinations（疫苗接种）and screen for dental，vision and hearing problems，and some provide mental health care.These clinics bring services to children who need them most and who have the greatest risk of falling behind in school because their health needs go unmet.The pandemic was hard on existing school-based health centers，and，it's time for government a tall levels to recognize that all children need accessible and affordable health care.As lawmakers draw up budgets，reallocate（重新分配）funds and begin a new school year，existing clinics should be able to operate without budgetary fears，more dollars should go to school-based clinics，and more community partners should participate financially and physically in efforts to bring health care to the kids who lack it.Yet most school communities that could desperately use such clinics lack them.In 2021，＄5 million wasappropriated（拨专款）to support new and expanded services at school-based health centers.That money funded 25 facilities only—yet the program got more than 2，000 applications.And fewer than half of U.S.states currently fund school health centers.Although the clinics can also bill Medicaid（医疗补助）and insurance for students who have coverage，they need stable funding for operating expenses，including hiring well-trained staff.Many existing centers had to close temporarily or permanently during the pandemic for lack of funding.One bright spot is that more than 60 percent of the centers began offering telehealth services，broadening their reach.Getting kids the care they need where they need it has always made sense，and it's more urgent than ever.The time is right to expand school-based health centers to all underserved students.12. What does the first paragraph mainly talk about？______A. The role of school-based clinics.B. The common school-age illnesses.C. The number of school-based clinics.D. The medical service in underserved areas.13. What does the author suggest government do in paragraph 2______A. Build more primary schools.B. Set up free health care centers.C. Prevent the pandemic effectively.D. Support in-school clinics financially.14. What can we infer about the appropriation of ＄5 million in paragraph 3？______A. It is more than enough.B. It is just a small amount.C. It serves other purposes.D. It includes training fees.15. What is the best title for the text？______A. We need more health clinics at schoolsB. Students' physical and mental health equally matterC. The pandemic impacts existing health centers greatlyD. Schools are committed to helping kids get more health care二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）The Benefits of After-school ActivitiesYour kid is asking for piano lessons，joining a soccer team or taking ballet classes，but you're not so sure that your money will be well spent. （1）______ ，read these next benefits of participating in hobbies outside the home.It might just convince you to book the first class.Build confidence through creative hobbiesFrom arts and poem writing to music and crafts，there are lots of creative after-school activities available out there for kids of all ages.Not only do these classes stimulate your little one's imagination，but they also encourage curiosity. （2）______ .Interacting with others，sharing，cooperating and solving conflicts are all added bonuses and they are all extremely helpful tools in building self-confidence.（3）______These days，the fast-paced world we live in causes stress to us all，including children—and providing fun environments and spaces where they can feel safe and creative is an excellent idea to help your child reduce the stress. （4）______ .You have to aim to eliminate the stressors in your child's life，regardless of the type of stress your child is dealing with，be it the case of shyness，social anxiety or pressure from school.or home life.Gain physical and psychological strength with sportsAvoiding childhood obesity has become a real issue in a world where kids spend more and more time indoors，glued to screens.But if your child shows any interest in a sport （even if just by watching it on their iPad），grab the opportunity and introduce after-school activities that focus on said physical activity.In these activities，your kids can also learn important lessons like respecting others and teamwork. （5）______ .16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）During the lockdown，my husband，Bob，and I were offered a pingpong table.I am a non-athlete but Bob does well in pingpong."What are we going to do with that pingpong table"Bob asked me." The two of us will （1）______ ，"I replied.Bob looked （2）______ .I lost every game and I told myself that it didn't（3）______ that I always lost.I was playing for（4）______ and to provide a positive experience in a difficult time.But there were days when I（5）______ losing.Once I threw my paddle（球拍）across the yard angrily.Then Bob （6）______ I play with a handicap（让分）of 12 points.That （7）______ a lot —I sometimes won!I'd never been interested in any kind of sport.But pingpong became the（8）______ of my day.We generally played five games.I （9）______ won two of them.Knowing that I could win sometimes made the （10）______ more painful，but I watched a video of high- level players and learned from them.I began to get （11）______ and won more games.My handicap （12）______ to 8.My husband and I （13）______ the worst of the lookdowns through pingpong.It （14）______ me that even a self- described bookworm can learn a new sport.The（15）______ was my husband's suggestion that I play with a handicap so I'd have an equal （16）______ to win.He doesn't like to lose either，but it's more fun for him if I actually want to participate and（17）______ it.It takes two willing partners toplay table tennis，（18）______ ，and two people with an equal chance in each other's （19）______ to make a marriage.Simply put，when it comes to table tennis — or any other （20）______ — there is no ping without a pong.21. A. sell B. play C. share D. donate22. A. doubtful B. frightened C. ashamed D. careful23. A. happen B. change C. remain D. matter24. A. courage B. honour C. exercise D. hobby25. A. hated B. avoided C. missed D. imagined26. A. suggested B. demanded C. required D. insisted27. A. meant B. helped C. finished D. lasted28. A. fantasy B. anxiety C. memory D. highlight29. A. similarly B. immediately C. usually D. gradually30. A. scores B. emotions C. defeats D. conflicts31. A. better B. faster C. stronger D. worse32. A. turned B. added C. linked D. dropped33. A. marched into B. got through C. passed by D. came across34. A. promised B. persuaded C. warned D. taught35. A. reason B. key C. goal D. dream36. A. partnership B. stage C. amount D. chance37. A. enjoy B. regret C. deserve D. receive38. A. above all B. as usual C. after all D. at least39. A. kindness B. happiness C. friendliness D. business40. A. period B. education C. relationship D. schedule四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. The first "forest library"in Shanghai recently opened to the public，giving readers the chance（1）______ （relax）and read in a natural environment.Known as Read &Joy Forest，the forest library that was （2）______ （joint）launched by Pudong New Area and Shanghai Library （3）______ （locate）in an urban green space area near Shanghai Library East.Covering an area of 20，546 square meters，it allows visitors to take a pleasant walk in the quiet and green forest，（4）______ includes many different kinds of trees.The design of the forest library ensures minimal（极少的）disturbance to the forest，with existing green spaces （5）______ （connect）by wooden walkways.The library is in the open air and equipped with facilities such as benches and （6）______ information desk.（7）______ （have）a library in the woods is an extension of reading indoors，according to XuQiang，one leader of Shanghai Library."It offers different reading experiences to readers，"Xu added.Most of the visitors to the forest library were young people and parents with their children，who either immersed（沉浸在）themselves in reading （8）______ took leisurely wanders in the forest." The fresh air and the scents of the trees here are really （9）______ （impress）.I' ve spent the whole morning indoors，and wanted to get some fresh air.The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in natural surroundings.I must say I have a（10）______ （prefer）for it，" said one reader sitting on a bench.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study. A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced2．They will run an after-class club __________ kids can have fun and learnhow to protect themselves.A．that B．when C．where D．what3．The new teacher was so well-organized that she began ________ we stopped yesterday so that no point was left out. A．when B．in whichC．how D．where4．— Would you mind my coming over and having a look at your rehearse (排练)? My little son’s curious about the performance.— _______ . Just come round.A．Y es, I do B．Never mind C．Not at all D．Y es, please5．________ on February 5, 2019, the Wandering Earth soon became a great hit.A．Releasing B．Being releasedC．Released D．To release6．---I don’t un derstand why Catherine stopped short _____ she ought to have continued.---It’s obvious that she lacked self-confidence.A．when B．whileC．if D．as7．The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity, but it will be some time_________ the situation improves.A．since B．whenC．unless D．before8．In time we reached a stage we had more young readers than old ones．A．where B．how C．who D．what9．You can get off the bus one or two stops ________ and walk the rest of the way to work every day so as to take someexercise.A．more early B．earliest C．early D．earlier10．Those successful deaf dancers think that dancing is an activity ________ sight matters more than hearing. A．when B．whose C．which D．where11．Up till now, there has been no scientific evidence about ________ caused the death of dinosaurs.A．what is it that B．what it was that C．it was what D．what is it12．Both men have been _______to life imprisonment because of robbery.A．choked B．condemnedC．consisted D．convinced13．The prediction from Maya worries residents _______ December 21, 2012 would be the end of the world.A．if B．that C．whether D．which14．What you said doesn’t ________ what the police have told us, so we have to find more evidence.A．agree with B．make upC．contribute to D．show off15．The same boiling water softens the potato and hardens the egg. It’s about ________you’re made of, not the circumstances.A．that B．whatC．how D．who16．.Opening the book, she found in it a white, plain envelope with her name ______ on it.A．to print B．printed C．printing D．print17．It is beyond awkward when everyone around you ______________ laughing at a joke that you do not find funny, especially if it’s a joke told in a foreign language.A．run into B．bursts outC．yells out D．falls into18．____ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sure, you are likely to feel active all day．A．Get B．Having got C．Getting D．To get19．— Can you do me a favour, Mr. Smith? My car ______ start.— No problem. Y ou can count on it.A．won’t B．mu stn’tC．needn’t D．shouldn’t20．The athletes, especially the winners, should remain modest ________ rapid progress they have made. A．whatever B．howeverC．how much D．no matter第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2021年陕西省西安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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BOnce a rich and clever boy had practically everything a boy could want, so he was not interested in most toys. But he couldn't get a very old mirror, and heconvinced his parents to buy it from mysterious（神秘的）old man. When the mirror arrived home, the boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed. He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued with its sad expression. "What a terrible mirror! It's the first time I've seen a mirror that didn't work properly!" the boy jumped violently.That same afternoon he went into the street to play and bought a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little girl who was crying her heart out. The girl was crying so much and looked so lonely that the rich boy went over to help her and to see what had happened. The little girl told him that she had lost her parents.Together the two set off in search of the parents. As the little girl wouldn't stop crying, the boy spent his money buying her sweets to cheer her up. Finally, after much walking, they found her parents who were much worried and were looking for her everywhere.The rich boy said goodbye to them. As it was getting late, he decided to head for home, without being able to play. At home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner, the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over to the mirror, and realised that the light was coming from his own body, so radiant（闪亮的）with happiness he had become.And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realised it was true. He felt very happy at having helped that little girl. And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and failed to see a special shine, he knew what he had to do to bring it back.4. How did the boy feel when he first looked into the mirror?A. Embarrassed.B. Angry.C. Worried.D. Delighted.5. Why was the little girl crying so hard?A. She couldn't find her parents.B. She couldn't get the mysterious mirror.C. Her parents couldn't buy toys for her.D. The boy refused to give his toys to her.6. What could the boy see in the mirror after he went back from the park?A. A shining toy.B. A broken mirror.C. His happy face.D. The lovelygirl.7. What is the purpose of this text?A. To tell us a horrible story.B. To introduce to us a strange mirror.C. To warn us not to be selfish.D. To encourage us to help others.CTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality(VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as" mind wandering". During these events we' re not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we' re recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feelings.While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but it's already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, expect more virtual tourism, both in combination with the real world and instead of it.8. What is driving the development of virtual tourism?A. Companies seeking to make more money.B. Improvements in virtual reality technology.C. People's demand for more shared experiences.D. People's deeper understanding of the physical world.9. Which of the following best describes "mind wandering"?A. The brain processes which help people think VR is real.B. The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.C. Brain activities focusing on past or future events.D. Experiences coming from a person's imagination.10. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Science fiction.B. Virtual technology.C. Virtual tourism.D. The real world.11. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To describe the advantages of VR tourism.B. To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.C. To encourage people to develop VR technology.D. To argue VR tourism will replace the real world travel.DSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child wasnot only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”12. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.13. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.14. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.15. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.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。

2023届陕西省西安市新城区高三二模考试英语试题(4)一、听力选择题1. What does the man want to do?A．See a doctor.B．Deliver a speech.C．Keep a frog.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．What food to order.B．Where to buy food.C．How to cook food.3. What will the woman probably do next?A．Lend the man some money.B．Take the man to the bank.C．Ask the man to sign a check.4. What is the rent for the small apartment now?A．800 yuan.B．1,600 yuan.C．2,500 yuan.5. What are the speakers talking about?A．Their future plans.B．The woman’s neighbor.C．The man’s personal finances.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What do we know about the man?A．He hates to do housework.B．He enjoys cooking meals.C．He isa hard-working man.2. What does the man need according to the woman?A．A cleaner.B．A robot.C．A tutor.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What is playing on the radio station now?A．Commercials.B．A talk show.C．A music program.2. What do we know about the man?A．He hates to spend much time on news.B．He prefers detailed news stories.C．He often listens to news broadcasts.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。