2021-2022学年高三年级下学期联考
英语试题
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37.5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。
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If you're looking for some books to read, the following may be your best choices.
Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff
Douglas Rushkoff believes we are esntially social creatures, and that we achieve our greatest goals when we work together, not as individuals. However, he says today's society is threatened by many elements that weaken our ability to connect. He calls on us to take action.
Climate-A New Story by Charles Einsteinadvancement
With an entire chapter stating climate change, Charles Einstein advocates expanding our limited focus on carbon emissions to e the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. He thinks rivers, forests and the creatures of nature are valuable in their own right, not simply for preventing a ri in temperature.
Who Can You Trust? by Rachel Botsman
In this book, Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. She says we might have lost faith in many other people, but millions of people exchange digital currencies or find themlves trusting a robot. She says if we are to benefit from this shift, we must understand the mechanics of how trust is built, managed, lost and repaired in the digital age.
The Happiness Fantasy by Carl Cederström
Carl Cederström traces our prent-day conception of happiness. He argues that happi-ness is now defined by a desire to experience physical pleasure. He says, however, there is a vision of the good life which promotes deeper engagement with the world. Guided by this more reasonable worldview, we will prent ourlves with a new image.
21．What does Team Human focus on?
A．Individuals' ability. B．Social events.
C．Teamwork. D．Creatures.
22．Who introduces climate change to readers?
A．Douglas Rushkoff. B．Charles Einstein.
C．Rachel Botsman. D．Carl Cederström.
23．Which book calls on readers to attach importance to mental pleasure?
A．Team Human. B．Climate-A New Story.
C．Who Can You Trust? D．The Happiness Fantasy.
B
On one day of May, when Jared Garcia got home from work, he opened the fridge and saw four diffe
rent pizza boxes from four different restaurants. "It's pretty embarrassing, but it's the truth," Jared said.
At 129 kilograms, the 27-year-old would sit on the couch watching TV, without energy left after conquering the workday. Late-night snacks included popcorn and ice cream Gradu-ally, his clothes felt like getting smaller every time he did laundry. Also, Jared misd the feeling he got when he ud to play sports as a teenager.
Together, he and his girlfriend, Bella MacDonald, decided to make a change to lifestyle. They had talked about doing it before, but-this time, it stuck. They didn't want to look back 20 years from now realizing they should have made changes to be healthier then.
First, they would start going to the gym. But they didn't want to put in the hours of fit-ness without having the right diet to bring up their energy levels. They would eat their meals between 8 am and 6 pm each day. This helped them kick the late-night snacking habit. "You stop mindless eating in the evening. You're also eating in sync （同步）with your circadian rhythm（昼夜节律）, which is more favorable for weight loss," said Jared.
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They immediately noticed their energy levels started to pick back up as they started eating pizza for
proteins like turkey alongside vegetables. "When we're eating only during a ten-hour period, we do want to follow good nutritional guidelines, including protein, fiber, enough flu-ids in our diet as well," Jared said.
Jared loved eating healthier options, but always had a hard time getting up to go to the gym. For Bella, food was a weakness, but she was excited to get up and work out. Anyway, they would stay the cour.
24．What can we know about Jared from paragraph 2?
A．He kept slim all the time.
B．He forgot to play sports.
C．He once had bad eating habits.
D．He worked late into the night.
25．W at does the underlined word "stuck" mean in paragraph 3?
A．Paid off. B．Became accepted.
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C．Started early. D．Remained uncertain.
26. What did Jared and Bella do besides going to the gym?
A．They stopped getting proteins and fiber.
B．They tried to find out their weakness.
C．They avoided eating late-night snacks.
D．They asked friends to work out together.
27．How was Jared and Bella's losing weight?
A．Tough. B．Unexpected.
C．Interesting. D．Heartbreaking.
C
Sea plants like marine algae（海洋藻类）, agrass and mangroves（红树林）provide habi-tats for
many marine creatures including shrimp, fish and other small creatures: In some way, the plants keep the steady of the
environment on the bottom of the a that might otherwi be damaged by a waves, sunlight and other climate change.
In mankind's view, mangroves offer a safeguard against storms such as hurricanes, pro-tecting the inland areas where people live, especially in places like the coastlines of Florida and Louisiana.
Marine algae, agrass and mangroves play another vital role for many marine creatures—that of a baby room Many marine animals lay eggs in the areas becau their young have a better chance of avoiding hunters while hidden in the plants.
Many animals rely on the plants as a main food source as well. Sea urchins（海胆）are just one example of some marine creatures that eat marine algae, keeping the algae from over-growth for its health. Without the vital plants, lots of marine animals would have little pro-tection from the hunters and human activities.
Pollution and fertilizer run-off, damage from boat grounding and human-caud stress on natural
water systems are just a few types of threats that impact the weak ecosystems. The effects of the oil run-off in combination with the pre-existent conditions are difficult to predict. However, it is certain that the results will not be good for the already stresd envi-ronments that many species of marine life call home.
When expod to the oil and the chemicals ud to clean up the run-off, the a plants themlves are directly affected. But in addition, the marine animals that depend on the plants as food and shelter are also impacted, and the rest of the food web will feel the effect.
28．What do the mangroves mean to the people in Florida?
A．Their homes. B．Their food sources.
C．Their hiding places. D．Their curity blankets.
29．Why do many marine animals produce their young in the three plants?
A．To ek shelter. B．To arch for food.
C．To look for room. D．To handle climate change.
30．What relationship do a urchins and marine algae have?
A．Interdependent. B．Unfriendly. C．Cooperative. D．Competitive.
pybk31．What may be the indirect result of the oil run-off?
A．The food web will be rebuilt.
B．The a plants will grow widely.
C．People's health will be under threat.
D．People will u chemicals to clean it up.
D
Lithium-ion （锂离子）batteries are the current front-runners for storing renewable ener-gy, but their components can be expensive; Zinc（锌）batteries are easier on the wallet and the planet, but lab experiments are now pointing to ways around their primary drawback: They can't be recharged over and over for decades.
The need for grid-scale （电网规模的）battery storage is growing as increasing amounts of solar, wind, and other renewable energy come online. This year, America is committed to making the American electricity
grid carbon-free by 2035. To even out dips in supply, much of that renewable power will have to be stored for hours or days, and then fed back into the grid. For California alone, it wants to deploy（部署）more than 8800 megawatts of rechargeable batteries by 2026, and last week, the governor of California propod $ 350 million in state funding to develop long-duration energy storage technologies. "That trend will not go down. It will only continue to grow," says Mark Baggio, vice president for business development at Zinc8 Energy Solutions, a zinc battery producer.
"For power storage, Lithium-ion is the 800-pound gorilla," says Michael Burz, CEO of EnZinc, a zinc battery startup, "but lithium, a relatively rare metal that's only mined in a handful of countries, is too scarce and expensive to back up the world's grids. We need an al-ternative to lithium. Zinc batteries may be one of the options. "
Non-rechargeable zinc batteries have been on the market for decades. More recently, some zinc rechargeable batteries have also been commercialized, but they tend to have limited energy storage
capacity. Another technology, zinc flow cell batteries, is also making big steps. But it requires more complex pumps and tanks to operate.
So, rearchers are now working to improve other varieties including zinc-air cells. They say although it's urgent, there is a long way to go before they find a solution.
32．What do we know about grid-scale battery storage?
A．It lacks financial support.
B．Its market is huge.
C．It meets the public demands.
D．It has crucial breakthroughs.
33．What is Michael Burz's attitude to zinc batteries for energy storage?
A．Skeptical. B．Disappointed. C．Conrvative. D．Supportive,
34．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Zinc batteries?
A．Their improvements. B．Their popularity.
C．Their functions. D．Their disadvantages.
35．Which can be the best title for the text?
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A．Carbon free: a long-term goal to achieve
B．Zinc batteries: a possible solution to power storage
C．Renewable energy: the unlimited resource of power
D．Lithium-ion batteries: the front-runners for storing energy
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
coordination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。
Usually, you spend most of your time at home. 36 However, with all the smells a home experiences, such as tho created by cooking, people and pets, keeping it smelling good is often a difficult task. A bad-smelling home is not only unpleasant to visit, but gives the impression that your home is also
unclean, which isn't always the ca. Fortunately, you can keep your home smelling fresh and clean with a few techniques.
37 Additionally, pick up any objects from the floor, such as clothing or towels, and place them in the box. Wash your dishes daily, which will keep your home smelling fresh.
Dust the objects in your home once weekly. Rub a soft cloth over your television and top of furniture to remove the dusty layer. U a polishing spray for extra shine.
Wash your bedclothes on a weekly basis. Sheets, blankets and pillow cas often hold germs, which cau a smell to occur. So wash them regularly. 38
Bathe your dog and its bedding regularly. A dog's smell can transmit from the animal to your floors, furniture and bedclothes. Wash the dog to prevent smells, as well as dirt, mud and other materials from being transferred from your dog to your items in your home. 39 Brushing daily can also relea smells and materials that can cau the dog to create a foul smell in your home.
Shampoo（用洗涤剂洗）your carpets. 40 So the dirty carpets can make your entire home smell not-so-fresh. Cleaning carpets can remove any trapped smells as well.
A．Most dogs like having a bath.
B．Wipe down your kitchen daily.
C．You find your home is always in a mess.
D．Smells often become trapped in the material.
E．Most dogs benefit from an once-a-week bath.
F．Obviously, it's worthwhile to spend time on them.
G．It is certain that you want a home which smells fresh.avenue怎么读
whenever是什么意思第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
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英语口语培训班哪家好Life was simpler when I was a child. There were no computers, mobile telephones, or what we would
consider 41 technology. The same could be said for Durham, North Caro-lina, where I grew up. I am going
to take you back to a（n）42 Sunday when l was a kid.
My grandma was the mother of the houhold. "Chris," she would 43 , waking me up at the crack of dawn so I could get ready for a community 44 . I rolled out of bed, opening my eyes to the 45 shining into my room. Opening my clot（壁橱）, I 46 my Sunday best. Even though it was still warm, I threw on my trours and 47 my shoes.strife
After the gathering, I 48 across the road to find Marc, my best friend. We ran into the 49 . I hid from Marc, hoping he would not find me. I listened 50 to his footsteps, making them out as he walked on the orange and red leaves.
When I got home, my grandma was not at all 51 at the dirt on my face. After my
52 , I t the table for our special dinner of fried chicken. Soon after, I lay down in my room,
