2021年广东省梅州市高考英语质检试卷（3月份）

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分35.0分）第一节（共4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。

• 1．To minimize the risk of spreading the virus，we should travel in uncrowded areas if allowed.Here are some vacations you can plan this spring.
     Visit a local farm
     Visiting a farm is "number one" travel pick right now，which can be a wonderful family activity，educational and entertaining for children and adults alike.Price plays a big role in that suggestion.A farm is a family business and a home.Respecting the farmers' work load and their privacy is important.
     Visit a geological park
     The total number of national geological parks in China has increased to more than 200，so odds are you've got one in driving range.If you're up for a challenge，you can climb Mount Danxia with a deep red color，bright like sunset glow.There are over six hundred stone hills，walls，pillars，and stone bridges in Danxia Scenic Area.An annual pass，which guarantees entry to every spot，is just ＄30 for one adult.
  Plan a camping trip
     It doesn't cost much more than camping.Most provinces have dozens of drive-in camp sites，while you can also find cabins in the ＄40 - ＄90 per night range.There's no shortage of activities，either - whether it's fishing，hiking，biking or just perfecting your camping recipe.
  Rent an RV（露营车；房车）
     RVs are a prime option for a cheap vacation.Using an RV for a vacation means you're paying for your transportation and lodging all in one.Also，considering that some two-person RVs can go for as little as ＄80 - ＄150 per night，you can easily find yourself traveling around the country without breaking the bank.
  
  （1）Which vacation would a hiker most probably choose？

  
  A．Visit a local farm
  B．Visit a geological park
  C．Plan a camping trip
  D．Reni an RV
  （2）What do the vacations have in common？

  
  A．User - friendly.
  B．Environment - friendly.
  C．Family - friendly.
  D．Wallet - friendly.
  （3）What's the unique advantage of renting RVs？

  
  A．It makes your vacation adventurous.
  B．It offers free trips around the world.
  C．You can kill two birds with one stone.
  D．You may have someone to keep you company.
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• 2．To walk is to be human.We're the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other.In the more than 4 million years that humanity's ancestors have been using only two legs for walking，our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates，environments and landscapes.
     But walking is more than just transportation.It also happens to be really good for us.Countless scientific studies have found that this simple act can provide a number of health benefits and help people live longer.In fact，a walking routine-if done properly-might be the only exercise people need.
     How much walking should one aim for？You've likely heard we need 10，000 steps a day.That's about 5 miles.But contrary to popular belief，this recommendation doesn't come from science.Instead，it stems from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer（计步器）in Japan.Perhaps because it's a round number and easy to remember，it stuck.
     Since the 1960s，researchers have studied the 10，000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results.Although 10，000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal，it's not a one - size - fits - all recommendation.
     For instance，a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16，000 senior women found that those who got at least 4，400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women.The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7，500 steps before leveling off.This 7，500 mark isn't surprising：It's in line with common public health recommendations，such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate（适度的）physical activity a week for adults.
     Research has shown that picking up the pace might be a good idea，too-fast enough to raise your heart rate，even if just for a short burst.
  
  （1）Which statement will the author believe？

  
  A．Walking 10000 steps a day fits us all who lack exercise.
  B．Walking is the only exercise that unhealthy people need.
  C．To be healthy，walking great distances is strongly suggested.
  D．The benefits of walking depend on frequency，intensity and duration.
  （2）What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 probably mean？

  
  A．A walking routine
  B．A round number
  C．The popular belief
  D．The pedometer Ads
  （3）How much walking should one aim for according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention？

  
  A．4，400 steps a day.
  B．7，500 steps a day.
  C．10，000 steps a day.
  D．150 minutes a day.
  （4）What is the best title of the passage？

  
  A．The Only Exercise You Need-Walking
  B．10，000-Step Goal Is More Marketing Than Science
  C．Walking Is One Of The Best Exercises For Health
  D．Walk Often，Walk Fast And Walk Long
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• 3．The first thing we notice about new people are their faces.The next time we see these people，we remember them because we remember their faces.This seems like a simple process.However，scientists found that it is not such a simple process.The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people.Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces，while others almost never forget a face.
     Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces.In fact，their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents.Babies are highly skilled at face recognition at six months.But by nine months，they lose this skill.By nine months，a baby's face - recognition skills are about the same as an adult's.
     Unfortunately，some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces.The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn't work for them.This condition is called face blindness.People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces.In fact，people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the minor.They don't recognize their own face，so for a second they arestartledwhen see this unfamiliar face.
     Face blindness is not always severe.Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree，yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it.They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out.This is similar to people with color blindness.
     Colorblind people can't see the difference between certain colors such as red and green，until someone tells them that green and red are two different colors.
     There is no cure of face blindness.So for the time being，people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem.They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle，their voice，or their glasses.Hopefully，in the future as scientists learn more about this condition，they will find a cure.
  
  （1）What's the first paragraph mainly about？

  
  A．The way to improve one's face - recognition skills.
  B．The fact that some people have face - recognition problems.
  C．The simple process of the brain to recognize others' faces.
  D．The importance of face recognition in human communication.
  （2）When do people have the keen skills of face-recognition？

  
  A．At birth.
  B．In adolescence.
  C．Half a year old.
  D．Nine months old.
  （3）The bold word "startled" in the 3rd paragraph is closes in meaning to

  .
  A．confused
  B．surprised
  C．excited
  D．depressed
  （4）What does the author think of the problem of face blindness？

  
  A．People need to take it seriously.
  B．It affects a great number of people.
  C．It can be cured in the near future.
  D．Certain techniques can make up for it.
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第四部分写 作（共两节，满分15分）第一节 （满分15分）

• 8．上周你校组织开展了为期一周的"劳动周"活动。作为校英文报记者，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：
  1. 活动目的；
  2. 活动内容（如：农场劳动、义工活动、做家务等）；
  3. 你的收获。
  注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  参考词汇： 劳动周Labor Week
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第二节（满分25分）

• 9．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。
      Some of my earliest memories involve silting with my dad in his study every night when he came home from the office. I'd watch as he put his personal items away： his watch， wallet， comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time. It was as if he could see invisible lines drawn specifically for these things， not a centimetre more or less.
      Dad's comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum，which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night， he would smile， hand me the comb and say： "Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it， OK？"
      I was more than happy to do it. At age five this ordinary task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on， then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I'd done a good job，I would proudly return die comb to Dad. He would smile at me，and place the comb on top of his wallet.
      About two years later，Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad's business wasn't doing so well，and our stable life started getting shaky. He didn't come home as much as he used to - just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home， it was always late and I'd already be in bed. I started to get mad. Why didn't he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job？Why take the risk and place the whole family in trouble？Over the years，I stopped waiting for him to come home， and stopped going downstairs to check on him.
      Today， I'm no longer a kid. Now 28，I've graduated from college and got a job. Dad's business has also started to get back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me continued.
  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。
      Two days before my birthday last year， Dad came home early. ___________.
      When I passed the clean comb back to Dad， I noticed the wrinkles next to his eyes.___________.
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