福建省厦门重点中学2021-2022学年高二下学期3月英语限时训练六（Word版含答案，无听力试题）

福建省厦门海沧实验中学2021-2022学年高二下学期3月英语限时训练六
第一部分阅读（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Up to now, UNESCO has granted official recognition to over 800 cultural sites that are thought to be of special significance to human history and culture. Among them are the following four.
The Taj Mahal
It was built between 1631 and 1648, known as a masterpiece of architecture. It took over 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to complete the project. In the early 17th century, an emperor named Shah Jahan ruled India. The emperor loved his wife Mumtaz so much that when she died, he built the Taj Mahal in her memory. The beautiful mausoleum was designed to look like what the emperor hoped would be Mumtaz's home in the afterlife.
The Temple and Mansion of Confucius
Located in Qufu, Shandong Province, the temple is a memorial to Confucius, the Chinese great educator. On the grounds, there are more than 900 halls and rooms. But the building that people visit most is the Temple of Confucius. Originally built in 478 B.C, the temple has been rebuilt many times. Besides the temple, visitors can enjoy the grounds outside, where there are more than 1,000 stone tablets and over 100, 000 tombs.
The Imperial Tombs of the Qing and Ming Dynasties
Built by several emperors between 1368 and 1915 in Beijing, Hubei, Hebei and Liaoning, the Imperial Tombs represent Chinese cultural and historical values that have been handed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. What makes them unique even among amazing buildings such as Angkor Wat and the Cologne Cathedral is that they bring together architecture and philosophy.
The Terracotta Army
In 1974, while digging a well, some Chinese farmers accidentally found a tomb, where they found more than 8,000 statues. They were said to be made in the third century BC to guard the tomb of the Chinese Emperor Qinshihuang! More than 700,000 people worked for nearly 40 years to build this tomb! It is recognized as one of the greatest archaeological findings in the world.
1． can be viewed as a labor of love.
A．The Temple and Mansion of Confucius B．The Terracotta Army
C．The Imperial Tombs of the Qing and Ming Dynasties D．The Taj Mahal
2．In , you can find a unique combination of building and thinking.
A．The Temple and Mansion of Confucius B．The Terracotta Army.
C．The Imperial Tombs of the Qing and Ming Dynasties D．The Taj Mahal
3．What do the four places have in common
A．They are situated in China. B．They are World Cultural Heritage Sites.
C．They are archaeological wonders. D．They were built in honor of a famous person.
B
Like a lot of science fiction fans, I read William Gibson's novel Neuromancer not long after it came out in 1984 and, for decades, I had been wondering how he was able to imagine the future when the technologies he wrote about had barely been invented, until I eventually had an opportunity to interview him in the fall of 2020.
During the interview, I asked how he could see the future of the Internet in 1984, when no one other than a few geeks（极客）had heard of it and whether he had been to scientific talks.
“I have never read or listened to the tech leaders' talks about new technologies,” he replied. "I would rather sit in a room full of either artists or criminals. Their talks would be more helpful with my writing.”
As a journalist who has reported on Silicon Valley（硅谷）for 15 years, I found his comment really convincing. I've sat through press conferences and interviews with many famous tech leaders—Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs. Marissa Mayer and many others. I never heard Zuckerberg predict fake（假的）news or Steve Jobs worry about iPhone addiction.
“These men are driven by an ideal of how much their technology will change people's lives or by promises of a lot of money, or both. But one thing is clear: They usually avoid talking about what might happen when their inventions hit the real world," Gibson explained. "On the other hand, artists are more about holding a mirror up to society and showing us how we behave with the new tools we are given, while criminals are in effect businessmen without brakes, who will look at whatever the latest technology is and think what they can do with it. Neither of them is bound by social conventions at all.”
Since the interview, I have decided to take a page out of William Gibson's playbook and will go and find some artists or criminals and see what they are going to do with any new technology as soon as it appears in the news.
4. What is Neuromancer
A. A good handbook for geeks. B. An investigating report.
C. An amazing science fiction. D. A collection of interviews.
5. What did William Gibson say about the tech leaders
A. They are usually narrow-minded.
B. They just want to make more money.
C. They are always blinded by their success.
D. They tend to be too optimistic about their inventions.
6. What does the underlined word “brakes" in paragraph 5 most probably refer to
A. Rules. B. Abilities. C. Hopes. D. Profits.
7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Don't trust famous tech leaders at all.
B. Artists and criminals can be more reliable.
C. Take a balanced view toward new technologies.
D. We should let others try the latest technologies first.
C
By the age of seven months, most children have learned that objects still exist even when they are out of sight. Put a toy under a blanket and a child that old will know it is still there, and that he can reach underneath the blanket to get it back. This understanding of “object permanence” is a normal developmental milestone as well as a basic principle of reality.
It is also something that self-driving cars do not have. And that is a problem. For a self-driving car, a bicycle that is hidden by a passing truck is a bicycle that has ceased to exist. Current AI works by building up complex statistical models of the world, but it lacks a deeper understanding of reality. How to give AI at least some similarity of that understanding—the reasoning ability of a seven-month-old child, perhaps—is now a matter of active research.
Modern AI is based on the idea of machine learning. If an engineer wants a computer to recognise a stop sign, he does not try to write thousands of lines of code to indicate such a sign. Instead, he writes a program that can learn for itself, and then shows that program thousands of pictures of stop signs. Over many repetitions, the program gradually works out what features all of these pictures have in common.
Similar techniques are used to train self-driving cars to operate in traffic. Cars thus learn how to obey lane markings, avoid other vehicles, hit the brakes at a red light and so on. But they do not understand many things a human driver takes for granted—that other cars on the road have engines and four wheels, or that they obey traffic regulations and the laws of physics. And they do not understand object permanence.
In a recent paper, Mehul Bhatt of Orebro University, in Sweden, describes a different approach. He and his colleagues took some existing AI programs used by self-driving cars and fixed onto them a piece of software called a symbolic-reasoning engine.
8. How does a self-driving car understand a bike that is hidden by a passing truck
A. It doesn’t exist. B. It is hidden. C. It is passing. D. It is still there.
9. What will self-driving cars be unlikely to learn through machine learning
A. Obeying lane markings. B. Avoiding other cars.
C. Following the law of physics. D. Hitting the brakes at a red light.
10. What will be written about the software called a symbolic-reasoning engine in the following passage
A. How to put a seven-month old child onto the cars.
B. How to equip AI with the basic physical concepts.
C. How to strengthen the existing machine learning system.
D. How to write thousands of lines of code about possibilities.
11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Are seven-month-old babies understanding B. Is machine learning effective
C. Is object permanence noticeable D. Are self-driving cars intelligent
D
Around the country and around the world, there is no shortage of human suffering. Poverty, disease, violence, hurricanes, wildfire and more are constantly troubling humanity, and even our best efforts thus far can't address all of everybody's needs. Many are looking for places to cut funding, and one of the first places that comes up in conversation is excessive spending on space exploration. What good is it to conduct microgravity experiments repeatedly when children are starving Why launch so many space-related projects when nuclear war threatens our planet
This is a line of thinking that has been coming up throughout history. Yes, it's short-sighted, in that it fails to recognize that our greatest problems require long-term investment, and that society's greatest advances come about through hard work, research, development of decades after that is made. Investing in science is investing in the betterment of humanity.
Over these years, much of the results of the space research have been adapted to be applicable to our daily lives. For example, NASA’s advancements in the areas of robotics have given manufacturers an additional basis for the development of more advanced artificial limbs. Additionally, certain nutritional enrichment ingredients that were developed by NASA have been integrated into baby food formula.
Space technology has also helped improve economies. Within the next three years, the space exploration and space tourism industry are expected to be valued at 3 trillion USD. It is true that for every dollar we spend on the space program, the US economy receives about $8 of economic benefit. Space exploration can also serve as a motivation for children to enter the fields of science and engineering.
To many people, the idea of space travel may still seem far from practical. However, I believe that it is important that we keep going forward or we’ll risk delaying further discoveries and technological advancements that will be beneficial for us.
12. According to paragraph 1, what do some people think of space exploration
A. Useless. B. Wasteful. C. Beneficial. D. Harmful.
13. What does the underlined word “that” in the second paragraph refer to
A. The advance. B. The development. C. The investment. D. The problem.
14. How do NASA’s advancements contribute to the development of artificial limbs
A. By providing a foundation. B. By adding certain materials.
C. By acting as a driving force. D. By helping realize the mass production.
15. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. The payback of space programs is very high.
B. Space travel appears to be within people’s reach.
C. More and more children are interested in science.
D. New technological discoveries have been delayed.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here is some good news for those hating summer heat-July is National Ice Cream Month! ___16___ The order urges citizens to observe the entire month or at least on the third Sunday of July with appropriate ceremonies and activities. This, of course, means eating as much ice cream as possible. Here are some fun ice cream facts.
The first record of milk-based ice cream, made using heated milk, and flour, came from China’s Tang dynasty. However, the Arabs are regarded as inventing the modern type, using milk and sugar in the 9th century. By the 10th century, a delicious frozen treat using milk, cream, rosewater, dried fruits, and nuts was extremely popular in Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. Europeans discovered the icy treat in the 16th century.___17___ The dessert was first mentioned in 1744, when Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen served strawberry ice cream to guests. However, due to the lack of refrigerators, it was not until 1851 that ice cream finally became available to the public.
___18___ An estimated $6 billion is spent annually on the treat, and the numbers are even higher if restaurant sales are included. Though California produces the most ice cream, the biggest fans, on a per capita(人均的)basis, live in Washington, DC, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.
Most people think their ice cream choice is a function of their taste preference.___19___ Vanilla(香草)ice cream fans are risk-takers who are great at relationships. Strawberry ice cream enthusiasts are devoted. Coffee fans are likely to be serious and perfectionists.___20___
A. Chocolate fans must be generous and charming．
B. But it didn’t go to America until the 18th century．
C. People all over the world celebrate the special day．
D. Everyone, especially children, loved eating ice cream
E. Americans are now one of the world’s largest ice cream consumers．
F. Dr. Alan Hirsch, however, believes it reflects an individual’s personality,
G. The “cool” holiday was made by former US President Reagan on July 9,1984.
第二部分英语知识运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Alvin, 66, was deep in the woods in Grand Cane, Louisiana, last December when something caught his eye. As Alvin 21 he saw that the object was a broken balloon. Attached was a piece of paper 22 with star stickers.
"Dear Santa," the handwritten 23 read. "My name is Luna. I am four years old. I live in Liberal, Kansas. I would like candy, Spider-Man ball, a puppy. With love, Lura."
Moved by the note, Alvin 24 he was going to make Luna's wish come true. On January 2, 2021, Alvin posted a photo of the balloon and the Christmas list on his Facebook page, asking for help locating the 25 . At first, he wasn't confident the 26 would work. But as he saw the number of people sharing his post climb into the hundreds, "My hope grew into 27 .” Alvin says.
Meanwhile, Leticia, Luna’s mother, whose family had a hard time in the past year, had no idea that such an effort was 28 . One day in early January, “Someone found Luna's balloon.” said a friend in the call. 29 by her friend many times, she logged on to Facebook and saw Alvin's post. Leticia was 30 . But, before reaching out to Alvin, she 31 . She hadn't really expected anyone would find the balloons, let alone 32 to buy gifts for her daughter. When Alvin told her it would mean a lot to him to 33 the girl's wishes, she agreed to let him send some gifts.
Now, after having received much 34 , Leticia and Luna intend to pay it forward. “Luckily, our prayers are answered,” she says. “When you ask for something, it may not happen 35 but it will happen someday."
21. A. returned B. settled C. wandered D. approached
22. A. filled B. mixed C. wrapped D. decorated
23. A. note B. diary C. poster D. notice
24. A. explained B. admitted C. decided D. reported
25. A. editor B. sender C. sponsor D. organizer
26. A. advice B. desire C. strategy D. preparation
27. A. regrets B. doubts C. expectations D. curiosity
28. A. under way B. on air C. at hand D. in need
29. A. Tricked B. Warmed C. Scolded D. Urged
30. A. bored B. touched C. shocked D. interested
31. A. hesitated B. insisted C. suffered D. complained
32. A. struggle B. offer C. afford D. continue
33. A. discover B. spread C. realize D. treasure
34. A. respect B. generosity C. guidance D. education
35.A.immediately B. completely C. eventually D. roughly
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。
Bing Dwen Dwen has become a hit 36._________(short) before the Olympics opening. The design took 10 months and 37.____________(choose) from over 5,800 submissions (参赛作品) from China and 35 countries around the world, according to Cao Xue, chief of the designer team and a professor of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.
The name “Bing Dwen Dwen” is a 38.____________(combine) of several meanings in the Chinese language, with “Bing” the Chinese word for “ice”, and “Dwen Dwen” meaning robust (健壮) and lively. A series of colored 39.___________(float) lines around the panda's head resemble (类似) tracks on an ice rink (溜冰场), a reference to Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval (椭圆), known as the “Ice Ribbon (丝带)”.
“Bing Dwen Dwen” started out life as a “bingtanghulu”. 40.__________ traditional Beijing snack consists of hawthorn (山楂) 41._________(coat) in a hardened sugar syrup, and that's 42.__________ the ice shell of “Bing Dwen Dwen” came from.
The bright colors of the halo around its face are a representation of the 43.__________(late) advanced technologies of the ice and snow sport tracks at the Games, while the heart on left palm (掌心) symbolizes China's hospitality (好客) for athletes and spectators at the Winter Olympics.
Bing Dwen Dwen wears a unique helmet decorated with a colorful ring of light, with its inspiration drawn 44._________ helmets used in snow and ice sports.
Bing Dwen Dwen has a cold shell of ice, which is indicative (象征) of coldness, but on the contrary, it bears the feel of warmth and cuteness. Even if the Winter Olympics 45._______(close) and Bing Dwen Dwen becomes part of the history, the warm memory will linger (继续存留) on.
第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你校将举办以"人工智能与生活"为主题的科技创新大赛（the Science and Technology Innovation Contest）。请你用英语为本次活动写一则宣传稿，内容包括∶
1.比赛目的; 2.主题与内容; 3.参赛方式。
注意∶
1.词数80词左右;
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When Dr. Henderson was assigning(指定) project mates for his psychology class, I secretly hoped he would pair me with my best friend or at least a classmate I could have some fun with. Above all, I hoped he wouldn’t assign me to work with the fiercely competitive and extremely serious fellow who always wore dark clothes and apparently had a personality to match. As fate(命运) would have it, Dr. Henderson very deliberately matched everyone in class and announced that I would be working with the one person in class I wanted to avoid. I went up to my new teammate and introduced myself. He looked at me as though I weren’t there. I felt he treated me as though I would hold him back and probably make him fail to get an A in the course. He wasn’t mean or abusive. He just gave me the impression that he could do whatever project we dreamed up better if he did it alone. Needless to say, I didn’t look forward to an entire team of being brushed off, but I tried to make the best of it and didn’t say anything for fear that I would make things worse. The project required each team to develop a hypothesis(假说), set up an experiment to test the hypothesis, do the statistical analysis and present the findings. Whatever grade the team received would be shared by both students. When my teammate and I met to discuss our project, I was uneasy. Here was this challenging student who had a reputation for single-mindedness and good grades—the exact opposite of me. I actually wanted to drop the class at one point, but stopped short because I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of my chickening out. I decided to stick to it no matter what. After long discussions, we somehow agreed to do a study on the psychological well-being of teenagers. I wasn’t sure what it meant exactly, but at least we had a topic.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Para.1:
We started to meet regularly to draw up our plans. ___________________________________
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2021-2022学年高二下学期英语限时训练六答案
第一部分阅读（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)
1-3 DCB 4-7 CDAC 8-11 ACBD 12-15 BCAA
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
16-20 GBEFA
第二部分英语知识运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21-25 DDACB 26-30 CCADB 31-35 ABCBA
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
36. shortly
37. was chosen
bination
39. floating
40. The
41. coated
42. where
43. latest
44. from
45. closes
第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Aimed at enriching our life and inspire our creativity, the Science and Technology Innovation Contest will be held by our school next week.
With the theme of artificial intelligence and life, the contest will attract competitors from different grades to exhibit their works, which is bound to impress whoever participates in it. In addition, not only will some famous scientists and inventors be invited to give lectures and act as judges, but also some foreign students will join in the contest. On the whole, the contest is a feast for those who have a passion for science and technology.
If interested, please sign up at the school office before this Friday. Come and explore your rich imagination!
第二节 （满分25分）
We started to meet regularly to draw up our plans. Teammates as we were, he kept engaged in doing researches alone. The more we met, the more I was flooded with awkwardness. At one point, l gathered my courage and asked him why he seemed so serious and kept me at a distance. Without any reply, he was still buried in the statistical analyses. I was regretting what I said when he threw me a pile of paper. “Check again, Line 3!” The cold tone pushed me to focus on the project. With time going on, it’s surprising that I managed to make sense of some puzzling psychological questions and he was not so cold to me.
Then one day I got word that he was admitted to the hospital for a serious disease. Like sitting on pins and needles all day, I rushed to the hospital after class. It shocked me that my seemingly arrogant teammate should be so vulnerable. Having promised I wouldn’t let him down, I used whatever spare time to work on the project. When the day came, I went all out to present our findings. To my satisfaction, we were awarded an A！ Excited but calm, I couldn’t wait to inform him of the good news. He nodded in gratitude, tears blurring his eyes. It was true that everyone had his potential to be better, both in academy and personality when fueling passion for them.