江西省五市八校20xx届高三下学期第二次联考英语试题word版含答案

江西省五市八校20xx届高三下学期第二次联考英语试题word版含答案内容摘要：

floor. In September, 2020, a group of scientists set out to explore Cook Seamount which rises almost 4,000 meters from the Pacific Ocean floor about 160 kilometers off the island of Hawaii. Humans have never seen it up close before. Three people went in a submarine (潜水艇 ) down to over 900 meters below the ocean surface to the top of the seamount. As the blue waters became darker, underwater creatures that chemically create their own light began to swim past the submarine. The scientists found several kinds of deep sea corals(珊瑚虫 ) on the seamount‟s sides. These included a possible new species of coral they named “Purple Haze”. Conservation International and the University of Hawaii worked together for the trip to Cook Seamount. Greg Stone, the lead scientist, said, “This threeday research is the start of an effort to survey seamounts throughout the Pacific Ocean over the next five years. And we hope to study a total of 50 seamounts.” He said humans have little knowledge about seamounts, but they are a “key part” of what drives the ocean. Stone said he wanted to find out what is living on the seamounts and how they support ocean life. From that, he says, we will understand ocean health, which relates directly to human health.” M. Sanjayan is Executive Vice President of Conversation International. He said there were 10,000, maybe 100,000 seamounts across the world‟s oceans and because most had not been explored, he expected they would see things new to science. One of the other two seamounts studied on their trip was Lo‟ihi, an active volcano, which has been studied over the past 30 years. The scientists saw an “old friend” on it— a shark they had seen there before. Scientists say volcanic activity of Lo‟ ihi pushes the seamount upward. But do not look for it to break the surface of the water any time soon. 33. Why is it difficult to find seamounts? A. Because there are too few seamounts. B. Because they can‟t be seen above the seas. C. Because it‟s dangerous to get close to seamounts. D. Because many seamounts are not high. 34. According to Greg Stone, _______. A. They will study 10 seamounts every year B. Their survey aims at 50 seamounts around the world C. They know little about how seanounts influence the ocean D. They want to find out how ocean health relates to human health 35. What‟s the best title of the passage? A. Undersea creatures and seamounts B. New discoveries under the ocean C. Scientist surveyed the creatures in the sea D. Scientists explored seamounts 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据短文内容，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。 Fun doesn’t have to be expensive Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself. Get outside Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend. 36 If you live in a city, you can go windowshopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings. Try a hobby While you‟re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn‟t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials. 37 Find an event Libraries often hold free public events. 38 And while you‟re there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events. If you can‟t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who anize concerts and plays need help. 39 Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets. Meet a friend Relationships are often the best things in life. 40 Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn‟t have to be difficult. If your friend es in the afternoon, you don‟t have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie. A. A friend in need is a friend indeed B. Stop by one to find out what‟s going on. C. Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park D. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with. E. It‟s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie F. You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors. G. Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper. 第三部分 : 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分） 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文 ,掌握其大意 ,然后从 41~60各题所给的四个选项 (A、 B、 C 和 D)中 ,选出最佳选项 . Everyone thought I was stupid when I was a child. I often failed to pass my exams at school 41 my sister was always the first in her class. They thought I had my head in the clouds(胡思乱想） for most of my 42 . It hurt me when I was called stupid and I felt I was totally 43 because I didn‟t believe I was stupid. With time going by, however, what others regarded me was stuck with（缠着） me and I began to 44 myself. This dark shadow kept 45 in the background of my subconscious(潜意识） and it came forward 46 I met with failure. Not only that but some family members 47 me as the girl with her head in the clouds and were 48 to remind me of that whenever they could do. So I 49 my selfconfidence and I really didn‟t believe in myself. 50 I learned to pull myself out of that negative space at last. Several years later, when meeting the challenges of adult life, I was 51 and pleased to discover that perhaps I was not so stupid 52 . At that time with great 53 , I set out to kill this 54 belief or image of myself. In fact, I‟ve 55 more than what I could dream of. Now I am the CEO of a large pany and bee a successful person. 56 says I am stupid any more. The lack of 57 e from the two greatest enemies: doubt and fear. They set 58 to stop you from reaching your full potential an。