2021年重慶市高考英語(yǔ)調(diào)研試卷（2）

第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié) （共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）

• 1．New Scientist Discovery Tour Amazing science-inspired tours across the globe with experts on board and in the company of fellow travelers who enjoy the discovery of science.
     Space：Past and Future：USA
     14 days for ￡4.799
     Departing 6th May and 14th September 2020
     Follow the USA's footsteps in exploring space with this comprehensive tour of NASA's space centers and other key sites，including the Very Large Array in attractive New Mexico.Plus，visit the world's first commercial spaceport with leading researchers.
     The Science of the Renaissance（文藝復(fù)興）：Italy
     7 days for ￡1，825
     Departing 3rd March and 3rd November 2020
     Embark on a cultural adventure to the great science cities of Florence and Bologna，as architecture expert Andrew Spira and science historian Professor David Wootton guide you through the great discoveries and minds of the Renaissance.
     Land of Fire and Ice：Iceland
     8 days for ￡2，249
     Departing 31st October and 7th November2020
     Marvel at erupting geysers（噴泉），glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological（地質(zhì)的）adventure.Joined by volcanologist Tamsin Mather，discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
     Tiger Conservation Safari：India
     9 days for ￡3，850
     Departing 10th April 2021
     Involve yourself in jungle life in the search for the Bengal tiger.Learn how to protect the rich wildlife you encounter at India's reserves，complete with a masterclass in tracking and stay in a cozy lodge（小屋）.
  
  （1）Which tour is scheduled in May？

  
  A．Space：Past and Future：USA
  B．The Science of the Renaissance：Italy
  C．Land of Fire and Ice：Iceland
  D．Tiger Conservation Safari：India
  （2）How much will it cost if you are interested in Florence？

  
  A． ￡4，799.
  B． ￡1，825.
  C． ￡2，249.
  D． ￡3，850.
  （3）What can tourists do during the Iceland tour？

  
  A．Explore space with researchers.
  B．See geysers，glaciers and waterfalls.
  C．Discover the culture of the Renaissance.
  D．Learn about protecting wildlife while travelling.
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5

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• 2．Jeremy Locke，who owns a roofing and construction company in Glace Bay，Nova Scotia，had always been wanting to repair the roof of Jeanette MacDonald's home.Whenever he drove past the woman's home，he assumed that the roof was under repair because the job had already been taken on by another group of repairmen—but as the weeks wore on，the roof continued to worsen without any signs of repair.
     " I had it in my mind that if no one steps up to help this lady in our community，I'd be more than happy to，" Locke told CBC.
     When Locke finally reached out to MacDonald about fixing her roof for free，however，she politely declined his offer because she did not like to accept charity.That being said，she had already applied for a government grant （補(bǔ)助金） to fix the roof and she said she was more than happy to hire Locke once her grant application was approved.
     Unfortunately，MacDonald never received the approval.
     As the stubborn （固執(zhí)的） Canadian senior refused to accept any assistance from Locke，the sympathetic construction worker played an innocent trick in order to get her to accept his jye.ailp.He invited MacDonald to enter a raffle （抽獎(jiǎng)活動(dòng)）that his business was holding for a free roof.After the grandmother-of-four accepted one of the raffle tickets，Locke told her that she was the winner—because she was the only one who had entered the raffle.
     Thanks to his sweet little plan，Locke and his crew are starting work on the roof this week，which is expected to cost his company about ＄9，000.
     MacDonald，meanwhile，told CBC that she doesn't know how to express her gratitude to Locke，saying that he is her "guardian angel".
     "There's nobody out there like him，" she added.
  
  （1）What did Locke desire to do for MacDonald？

  
  A．Repair her roof.
  B．Find a repairman.
  C．Run a charity.
  D．Raise money.
  （2）Why did MacDonald refuse Locke's offer initially？

  
  A．She didn't trust him.
  B．She had won a raffle.
  C．She didn't like free help.
  D．She had got an official grant.
  （3）How did Locke finally make MacDonald change her mind？

  
  A．He persuaded her to give up her application.
  B．He invited her to enter his business.
  C．He gave her about ＄9 000.
  D．He told her a white lie.
  （4）Which of the following words best describe Locke？

  
  A．Stubborn and tricky.
  B．Wealthy and innocent.
  C．Determined and warm-hearted.
  D．Different and ambitious.
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．As the climate warms，birds are shrinking and their wingspans are growing，according to a new study.Researchers analyzed 70，716 birds from 52 kinds of North American migratory（遷徙的）bird species collected over 40 years.The authors say the study is the largest of its kind and that the findings are important to understanding how animals will adapt to climate change.
     "We found almost all of the species were getting smaller." said lead author Brian Weeks，an assistant professor at the University of Michigan.
     "The species were pretty diverse，but responding in a similar wave." he said. "The consistency was shocking."
     He said studies of animal responses to climate change often focus on shifts in geographical range or timing of life events，like migration and birth.But this study suggests body morphology（形態(tài)）is a crucial third aspect.
     "That's one major implication，" he said，"It's hard to understand how birds will adapt without taking all three of these things into consideration."
     The findings showed that from 1978 to 2016，the length of the birds' lower leg bone shortened by 2.4%.Over the same time，the wings lengthened by 1.3%.
     The evidence suggests warming temperatures caused the decrease in body size，which in turn caused the increase in wing length.
     "Migration is an incredibly taxing thing they do，" Mr.Weeks said，explaining that the smaller body size means less energy available for the birds to complete their long journeys.
     He says the birds most likely to survive migration were the ones with longer wingspans and smaller bodies.
     The scientists aren't exactly sure why warmer temperatures cause birds to shrink.One theory is that smaller animals are better at cooling off，losing body heat more quickly.
  
  （1）What's the best title for the text？

  
  A．All of the Birds Are Getting Smaller
  B．Animals Are Adapting to Climate Change
  C．Climate Change Is Causing Birds to Shrink
  D．Scientists Are Finding Causes of Warm Climate
  （2）What made Brian Weeks feel astonished？

  
  A．It took 40 years to collect 70，716 birds from North America.
  B．Many birds are shrinking when responding to the climate change.
  C．All migratory bird species were collected to do the important research.
  D．So many researchers take part in the largest study to work out the findings.
  （3）What does the underlined word "taxing" most probably mean？

  
  A．Tiring.
  B．Important.
  C．Easy.
  D．Pleasant
  （4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？

  
  A．The migratory birds aren't big.
  B．The temperatures will be higher.
  C．The scientists will go on further study.
  D．The smaller animals will surely live longer.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.5

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第四部分 寫作（共兩小節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是李華，將代表你班參加學(xué)校英語(yǔ)俱樂(lè)部的演講比賽．請(qǐng)以"What are we studying for？"為題寫一篇英語(yǔ)演講稿，內(nèi)容包括：
  1．學(xué)習(xí)目的因人而異；
  2．不同學(xué)習(xí)目的及原因；
  3．你的學(xué)習(xí)目的及原因．
  注意：
  1．詞數(shù)100左右；
  2．可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
  3．開頭和結(jié)束語(yǔ)已為你寫好．
  Dear members，
      I'm very glad to have the chance to speak on behalf of my class here． ______
      That's all． Thank you!
  組卷：11引用：4難度：0.5

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第二節(jié) （滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右。
      It had been a year since Susan，thirty-four，became blind.As the result of a medical accident she was sightless，suddenly thrown into a world of darkness，anger，frustration and self-pity.Once an independent woman，Susan now became a powerless，helpless burden to everyone around her.No matter how much she cried or prayed，she knew the painful truth that her sight was never going to return.All she had to depend on was her husband Mark.
      Mark was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart.When she first lost her sight，he watched her sink into despair and he became determined to use every means possible to help his wife.
      Finally，Susan felt ready to return to her job，but how would she get there？She used to take the bus，but she was now too frightened to get around the city by herself.Mark volunteered to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening until she got the hang of it.And that is exactly what happened.
      For two weeks，Mark，military uniform and all，accompanied Susan to and from work each day.He taught her how to rely on her other senses，especially her hearing，to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new environment.He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could watch out for her，and save her a seat.
      Each morning they made the journey together，and Mark would take a taxi back to his office.Although that meant he had to travel through the city and the routine was costly and exhausting，Mark knew it was only a matter of time before Susan would be able to ride the bus on her own.He believed in her.
      Finally，Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own.Monday morning arrived.Before she left，she embraced her husband tightly，her eyes filled with tears of gratitude for his loyalty，his patience，and his love.She felt she was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight.
      Paragraph 1：
      She said goodbye and，for the first time，they went their separate ways._______
      Paragraph 2：
      On Friday morning，as Susan was stepping onto the bus as usual，the driver said， "Miss，I sure envy you." Curious，Susan asked the driver why._________
  組卷：14引用：1難度：0.2

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