2021北京八区高三二模英语分类汇编：七选五(教师版).docx

2021北京八区高三二模英语分类汇编：七选五
一.（2021房山二模）

Disasters can happen when people launch an unmanned flying gadget like a drone without knowing how to really control it. __35__ A falling drone can do serious damage to buildings and people.
One terrible accident happened when an operator lost control of a drone. The drone pilot was flying the gadget by his home when its rotors (旋翼) hit tree. The drone went out of control, falling into neighbour’s backyard where a young child was playing. The rotors were still spinning fast and a blade struck the child. __36__
Sometimes drones can just fly away quickly or drift away with the wind for many different reasons. The software that has been loaded into the drone could break down, or the global positioning system (GPS) could be faulty. __37__ Drone makers are trying to work out ways to stop these things happening.
__38__ People have tried to catch them in giant nets, but this can cause more problems than the rogue drone itself. In some countries, eagles are taught to identify drone as prey. Then they swoop down and grab the drone from the sky with their long, strong claws. When they take the drone to a safe place, they are rewarded for their efforts.
Drones can be harmful, having caused a lot of serious damage to buildings and people. __39__ At a sports event, drones can be used to give spectators a view from above or help coaches see how their players are doing. They are also becoming a useful tool for firefighters, helping them spot wildfires and even assisting to fight them. Drones can spy on populations of animals in the wild, especially endangered ones. In some very remote places in the world, drones are the fastest way to deliver medicine to people who need it desperately.
A. However, they can also be very helpful.
B. Sadly, this little boy lost his sight in one eye.
C. However, this is not just the end to the disaster.
D. Trying to get a drone out of the sky can be difficult.
E. So drones should be banned and only used by governments.
F. Drones can become flyaways, caught up in a jet stream and blown away.
G. All of above would cause the drone to lose its connection with the controller.
二.（2021顺义二模）
I have met many westerners who do not feel anything to put their feet on the table while sitting on the chair. __35__ They don’t feel like it is a strange or rude thing to do it. And I know that they don’t mean to be ill-behaved. However, in the eyes of a Myanmarese, it is really a very rude thing.
For Myanmarese, the head is the most sacred (神圣的) part of the human body while the feet are the most inferior part. __36__ They touch ground, dirt, mud and garbage. Just think. of all the dirty things lying on the ground. So the Myanmarese regard feet as the most dirty and smelly part of one’s body.
__37__ When you put that dirty part of your body onto other people’s clean table, it is like an insult (侮辱) to that person if that person is a Myanmarese. There is nothing more insulting to a Myanmarese than to point your feet towards him. So, if you want to win the heart of your Myanmarese friends, next time when you drop in on him or he visits you, try not to put your feet on the living room table or point your feet towards him. Indeed, your feet should never be pointing to the direction of a person or a sacred place. __38__
Possibly, your Myanmarese friend will not say anything even if you do it. But it does not mean that he is OK with your behavior or approves of your behavior. __39__ Even if that person is your employee or your house maid, you should never do it to him or her.
A. This seems a normal habit to them.
B. In his heart he will consider you as a rude person.
C. Whatever you do, don't touch the head of a Myanmarese.
D. This is the rule that you must strictly follow in Myanmar.
E. Being the lowest part, they are also considered the dirtiest part.
F For Myanmarese, the dirty part should only be in the lowest place.
C. Myanmarese people do 1no express themselves us directly as Westerners.
三.（2021昌平二模）
False Memories or Parallel (平行的) Realities?
Here is a common situation: You’re talking with someone about an event, only to discover that you both remember things quite differently. Usually, you’d put it down to a poor memory, but what if it wasn’t just one person who remembered things differently? What if it was millions?
In fact, this isn’t a “what if” situation. It’s known as the Mandela Effect, and it was first noticed in 2009 by paranormal researcher Fiona Broome. Broome was chatting with people about the South African activist Nelson Mandela, and she commented how sad it was that he had died in prison in the 1980s. __35__ Actually, he’d been released in 1990, become president of South Africa, and died in 2013.
Broome was so shocked at this that she started an investigation. __36__ People have memories of movies that never existed, and famous words that were never spoken. There is even a group who clearly recall seeing maps showing that New Zealand was northeast of Australia (it’s southeast). So what in the world is going on?
__37__ In each reality, history is shaped by different events, and the Mandela Effect occurs when some of us shift from one reality to another. Therefore, those who remember Nelson Mandela dying in the 1980s aren’t wrong. They’re just remembering events from their original reality.
More likely, however, is that the Mandela Effect has to do with how our brains store information. __38__ Many people remember Pikachu’s tail having a black tip on the end of it, when in fact it was always yellow. “Aha!” you cry. “Parallel realities!” Probably not. Consider instead that people often ignore unfamiliar details and transform information to make it more understandable. In the Pikachu example, his tail may not have a black tip, but his ears certainly do. Thus, both his ears and tail are misremembered as having black tips. __39__
All things considered, if you’re stuck arguing win someone about whose version of events is correct, it may indeed be easier to agree that neither of you is wrong. You just come from different realities.
A. Before we explain let’s look at an example.
B. It turns out she wasn’t the only one who’d experienced this.
C. If several people make these memory errors, the false memory gets stronger socially.
D. The story of Nelson Mandela is not the only example of this type of false group memory.
E. Some claim the Mandela Effect happens because we live in one of many parallel realities.
F. Many in her group agreed, while others mentioned that Nelson Mandela had not died in prison.
G. As more incidents of the Mandela effect continue to occur, perhaps more research into the origins will tell us the causes.
四.（2021丰台二模）
The Case for Classics
Many high schoolers complain when they look at a course syllabus (大纲) for Chinese and see literary assignments that include The story of The stone and other pieces of classic literature. __35__ But there are some good reasons why reading the classics is an important part of a 2lst century education.
__36__ As students explore texts that were written hundreds of years before, they peer through a window into the world as it was in those days. Being able to hear those voices from the past is a privilege young people should be grateful to have.
Furthermore, as students examine classic works, they begin to see the fabric of history from a different perspective. Absorbed with their own daily activities, most teens rarely think about the fact that human civilization has been around for a long time. __37__ The experiences and perspectives of those people can provide important insights into the challenges that teenagers face today. The wording and style may have changed, but the underlying themes that stir the heart, including love loss, courage, revolution, and humor, are as true today as they were for the authors of these early works.
One of the most important reasons to study classic literature, however, is to expand one’s mind. __38__ To illustrate this, a group of scientists gathered volunteers who agreed to have their brains scanned while reading phrases from classic literature in both their original form and in modern translations. The result of the study showed a significant increase in the brain activity of people reading the original texts.
__39__ It connects students to the history and values of the broader human community. It challenges their minds with the ideas and words of people who came before them. Therefore, if today’s teens are going to grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers, it is essential that classic literature remains a part of their education.
A. Clearly, that’s why it is so important.
B. Classic literature is important in a high school education.
C. These were things that were on people s minds at that time.
D. Students often wonder why they have to study "ancient” writing.
E. Reading writings from long ago can be like stepping into a time machine.
F. Nor do they realize their lives are connected to the lives of the ancient people.
G. Learning to appreciate an unfamiliar style of writing can stretch the brain and help it grow stronger.
五.（2021东城二模）
Five Established Memory Boosters
Can’t remember where you left your car keys again? __35__ And as smartphones and tablets make it possible to outsource memory storage to our devices, the act of forgetting may be easier than ever. But scientists are still discovering how everyday actions can lead to enhancements in our overall memory capacity. Here are a few simple tips for mastering your memory:

GET SOME SLEEP. As we’re sleeping, our brains change recent experiences into long-term memory, a process known as consolidation. __36__ A 2014 Science study found mice that slept after acquiring a new task were able to preserve the memory better than their counterparts lacking in sleep.
EXERCISE REGULARLY. If you need another reason to hit the gym, regular exercise—specifically, aerobic exercise—has been shown to enhance memory recall, particularly in young adults. For older adults, it can even put off brain shrinkage.
EAT MORE BERRIES. __37__ A growing body of research suggests that snacking on strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can boost the brain’s communication pathways. And eating berries, according to a 2012 study, could actually slow memory decline caused by aging.
SAY IT OUT LOUD. __38__ But researchers have learned that saying them out loud — rather than reading information silently—can result in a major memory upgrade. If you’re feeling shy, you can also try typing or writing it out, too.
GO TO YOUR MEMORY PALACE. __39__ One of these is the method of loci (轨迹记忆法), or the visualizing of information as major stops along a mental journey, like an imaginary walk through your childhood home. A 2017 study found that this technique actually reshapes different networks of the brain to better support memory.
A. Remembering new concepts isn’t always easy.
B. And a good night’s sleep can help you learn, too.
C. Sufficient amounts of vitamin B2 can improve your memory.
D. Changing habits is hard, but having more fruit doesn’t sound so bad, right?
E. And we are beginning to understand the importance of sleep to overall health.
F. Strategies for supercharging our memories have been around since ancient times.
G. With numerous businesses to deal with in our brain, it’s easy to let a few things slip through.
六.（2021朝阳二模）
People Who Can’t Count
A recent study has discovered that dyscalculia, the mathematical inability in reading, affects about 5% of children in Britain. There is no simple way of finding out the reason and kids with this learning disability are usually labelled unintelligent.
So what exactly is this learning disability in mathematics? Unlike most people, dyscalculics cannot recognise three or four objects. __35__ For example, they need to count the books on the table before they can say how many there are. In other words, they have to count them one by one. This is where they are different from others. The majority of us, if shown three or four similar things, can immediately recognise them.
__36__ They cannot understand, for instance, why two and three makes five. Another problem is not being able to tell which group contains more objects than the other. Experiments have proved that dyscalculics have not developed the part of the brain responsible for processing numbers.
There are also problems with the abstract concept of time for dyscalculics. __37__ If your best friend is always late, he might be suffering from dyscalculia. Dyscalculics cannot keep track of time, and they never know how much time they have spent getting ready and how long it will take them to get to work. In addition, research has shown that dyscalculics behave oddly in social situations. __38__ This poor ability can explain why they never know how much change they are due or what kind of budget they need for their holiday.
On the other hand, dyscalculics are very good at creative arts. People suffering from dyscalculia can become painters or poets. Dyscalculia does not seem to delay language acquisition. Dyscalculic children acquire language at the same time as, if not earlier than, most children and have no problem learning to read or write. __39__
A. Dyscalculics have difficulties in using numbers at all.
B. This disability scares children away from learning mathematics.
C. They have to go through the routine of counting even a small number of objects.
D. It is quite reasonable for dyscalculics to solve this kind of specific problem at any time.
E. They never know how much they should tip the waiter or they’ve got left after a shopping trip.
F. We can see that dyscalculia is only a learning disability, not a general indication of intelligence.
G. This can account for their difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things have happened.
七.（2021西城二模）
You’re faced with a lot of decisions in everyday work. There are multiple tasks calling for your focus, and you are burning daylight or even burn out trying to decide what comes first. __35__
If you’re going to think smarter about how you prioritize (排序) tasks, you have to invest a little time away from your to-do list. Here’s the thing: what you work on confirms your values. You may think it’s no big thing to work overtime for a little while, but something will be sacrificed with this decision. If you’re a parent, you might spend less time with your kids. Similarly, if you choose not to work much or effectively, you’re deciding that your values lie outside your career. __36__
Write all the tasks down and create four boxes containing all of things you care about. This could be: helps the community, helps one-to-one relationships, makes money, and things you find personally fulfilling. Then place them in the boxes and see how many of the boxes each one takes up. Anything that fills just one box has to be reco