2020高考英语仿真模拟金卷三及答案解析(23页)

2020高考英语仿真模拟金卷三

考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

点击播放听力材料

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1

M：Sorry about the broken plate, Mary, I was so careless just now.

W：It's okay. I'm glad you didn't get hurt. We'll get some new ones at the supermarket this afternoon. So don't worry about it.

1．What is the woman going to do this afternoon?

A．Eat out.

B．See a doctor.

C．Go shopping.

答案：C

Text 2

W：Hi, Henry. I heard you've travelled a lot recently.

M：Yeah, I just came back from Africa.

W：Well, I really envy you.

M：You won't if you know how tiring it was. Now, I just want to take a break. A long break.

2．How does Henry feel now?

A．Proud.

B．Tired.

C．Grateful.

答案：B

Text 3

W：Hi, John. What's new?

M：Hi, Kate. Nothing too much with me, but you ought to see Fred's new car.

W：So, he finally got that Italian sports car ...

M：He sure did. I can hardly wait to go for a ride in it.

3．What did Fred do?

A．He travelled to Italy.

B．He offered Kate a ride.

C．He bought a new car.

答案：C

Text 4

M：Hi, I'd like to apply for a card to borrow books.

W：Okay, please fill out this form.

M：All right ... All done.

W：Well, now please sign the card.

4．What does the woman do?

A．She's a salesperson.

B．She's a librarian.

C．She's a bank clerk.

答案：B

Text 5

W：Patrick moved out last Friday. He's now living in a nice and quiet neighborhood.

M：Yes, I heard about it. I wonder if he's paying more for the new apartment. Anyway, he must be very glad to live this noisy place.

5．What did Patrick do last Friday?

A．He moved to another place.

B．He sold his old apartment.

C．He went out with a friend.

答案：A

第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

Text 6

M：Hi, Sara. How's your speech for Professor Grey's class next Monday?

W：Actually, I'm a bit worried.

M：Why should you? What's going on?

W：You know ... what I chose to talk about is British history.

M：Really? That is a big topic.

W：Yes. There are so many things to cover. I just can't see how to do it in a three-minute speech.

6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Strangers.

B．Classmates.

C．Co-workers.

答案：B

7．Why is Sara worried?

A．She has problem preparing for a speech.

B．She knows nothing about British history.

C．She fails to finish her homework on time.

答案：A

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

Text 7

M：Polly, Ms Kelly has agreed to come and give a talk about international relations next week. When do you think we can fit her lecture in?

W：That's great, Nick. What about Friday afternoon, then?

M：I'm afraid some students are planning to go on a trip. Maybe we can have it on Wednesday afternoon.

W：No, that's not possible either. Most students are having group activities for

their research projects. Well, I have an idea. I have a class on Tuesday afternoon, and probably Ms Kelly can use my time.

M：That's possible. But I have to speak to Dr Li about that, and you should also talk to the students about the change.

W：Oh, yes. I'll certainly do that.

8．Who are the speakers?

A．Students.

B．Secretaries.

C．Teachers.

答案：C

9．When will Ms Kelly probably give the lecture?

A．On Tuesday.

B．On Wednesday.

C．On Friday.

答案：A

10．What will the man probably do next?

A．Go on a trip.

B．Talk to Dr Lee.

C．Start a research project.

答案：B

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

Text 8

M：Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Spring Gardens. Is it far from here?

W：Spring Gardens? No, it's not this way. It's in the city centre.

M：Is it? Oh, no! Someone told me it was this way.

W：No, no. It's not this way. You want to go down there.

M：Yes, okay ... down there.

W：Yep. Then, turn left, okay?

M：Left ...

W：Yep, then right—first street on your right.

M：Right.

W：Then straight on, keep walking ...

M：Oh, I'm lost! It sounds really difficult. Um, could I get a taxi anywhere near here?

W：It's not so far. You just walk to the corner of the street or over the next block. There are buses that can take you there.

M：Well, it's starting to rain. I think I'll get a taxi. Thanks, anyway.

W：That's okay. Lots of taxis go this way.

M：I'm getting wet. What a day!

11．What is the man doing?

A．Asking for directions.

B．Touring the city centre.

C．Talking to a friend.

答案：A

12．What does the man decide to do?

A．Keep walking.

B．Get a taxi.

C．Wait for the bus.

答案：B

13．How does the man feel at the end of the conversation?

A．Annoyed.

B．Excited.

C．Surprised.

答案：A

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

Text 9

W：Hello, welcome to this week's “People You Meet”. Today, we present to you Mark Leach, an information officer in London.

M：Hi, everyone. My name's Mark Leach. I'm an information officer at the Britain Business Center, which is a tourist office for the British Tourist Board in London. Here, we offer a tourist information service to mainly visitors from overseas. And each year, we have about 500,000 people come to the office.

W：Wow, that's a large number of people. How do you manage to meet the needs of so many people?

M：I'm in charge of an information team. The team has about ten officers who give tourist information directly over the counter to visitors. We speak a total of thirteen languages altogether.

W：That's pretty cool! So, what exactly do you do every day?

M：Well, we act as a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to come in. So, it could be that they want a day-trip from London, which is a very popular request. And we can offer suggestions of where to go and how to get there. If people want a two-week tour of Britain, we can plan out exactly where to visit, what roads to take.

W：So, do you have any suggestions for people coming to Britain?

M：A good suggestion is to see as much as you can, but try to come back again and again to see different parts of the country. Because in that way, you'll really experience it.

14．What is “People You Meet”？

A．An office party.

B．A training course.

C．A radio program.

答案：C

15．How many people does Mark's office receive every year?

A．100,000.

B．200,000.

C．500,000.

答案：C

16．What do we know about Mark?

A．He is a team leader.

B．He was born in London.

C．He speaks thirteen languages.

答案：A

17．What do Mark and his co-workers usually do to help people?

A．Show them around.

B．Plan tours for them.

C．Teach them English.

答案：B

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

Text 10

M：Right！Next，I'll tell you something about my childhood. Although we have always lived in the same city，my family and I moved a lot since I was old enough to remember. We don't have our own house. We have always rented them. For eight years，we lived downtown in a large 10-story building with no less than 30 apartments in it. The conditions were very good. But on the other hand，we had a lot of problems. Imagine how difficult and colorless life was for a nine-year-old boy，full of life，having no place to play freely. No sun，no open air，no football games. School's from 7：30 to noon and the afternoon's spent in a room studying，reading，or playing indoor games with a friend or two. No outdoor activities because the streets were too dangerous，and the parents much too afraid to let a young boy go out. How I wished for the weekends to come. I could then burst out with joy and happiness when we went out for a visit to some friends or relatives，a picnic，or even a car ride. I think that's one of the reasons why I became such a strong nature lover.

18．How long did the speaker and his family live in the downtown apartment?

A．8 years.

B．10 years.

C．30 years.

答案：A

19．What was the reason for the speaker's unpleasant childhood?

A．Strict family rules.

B．Little chance to play outside.

C．Too much school work.

答案：B

20．What does the speaker think of outdoor activities?

A．Colorless.

B．Dangerous.

C．Enjoyable.

答案：C

第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。

A

(2019·闽粤赣三省十校联考模拟)Experience around food is about the place, the time and the people, and “the best meal” can be found in a fine dining restaurant or a crowded street market. How can you recreate that special moment influenced by place and time? Travel is becoming the most popular reason to visit many places around the world. Here are the places that consistently excite the senses.

South of France

Markets with fresh fruits and vegetables and butcher shops are abundant. Regional (地区的) wines are excellent. And freshly baked French bread with French butter is what memories are made of. Take a chair in an ancient walled city for a meal with a view that you will never forget.

Barcelona

This bustling city filled with unique buildings is a city for lovers of history, architecture and food. Kiosko Universal, a counter restaurant at one corner of the market, prepares some of the simplest and best food we've ever had. Give yourself a week to explore and see everything the city offers. The city is not to be missed.

Italy

It's hard to choose one place or city to visit. Some of our favorite places include the coastal regions on the Adriatic and Tuscany. Friuli stole our hearts last year with its many unique wines, small artisan food produces, and influences from neighboring countries like Austria and Germany.

Mexico City

From unbelievable food markets and casual street stands, Mexico City has become the place to travel for the food lovers. If you want to eat locally, order a Hurache, a street food specialty. All you will need is a local microbrew or Mezcal (龙舌兰酒) to wash it down.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，为美食爱好者介绍了四个适合旅游的地方及其美食特色。

21．What is Kiosko Universal?

A．A market. B．A butcher shop.

C．A restaurant. D．A street stand.

答案：C细节理解题。根据Barcelona部分第二句中的“Kiosko Universal, a counter restaurant at one corner of the market”可知，Kiosko Universal是一个餐厅。故选C。

22．What do you need to help swallow Hurache when eating it?

A．Bread. B．Alcohol.

C．Juice. D．Fruit.

答案：B细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，吃Hurache的时候你需要本地的自酿啤酒或龙舌兰酒来帮助吞下它。故选B。

23．What do the four places have in common?

A．They are tourist attractions.

B．They have ancient buildings.

C．They lie in Europe.

D．They are noted for tasty food.

答案：D推理判断题。四个地方的介绍均提到了各自的美食，如新鲜烤制的面包和黄油；墨西哥城已经成为美食爱好者的天堂等，由此可推知这四个地方的共同点是它们以美味的食物而闻名。故选D。

B

(2019·甘肃天水市一中三模)Think plants are just boring green things that you use for food and decoration? Think again! Plants are able to do some pretty awesome things that you're probably totally unaware of.

Researchers have discovered that plants have the ability to communicate with an underground network made up of fungus (真菌), which serves the plants in many ways. Tomato plants use the fungus web to warn each other of their own unhealthy conditions. Trees connected through the fungus network could move nutrients (养分) to and from each other. It is believed that larger trees move nutrients to smaller ones to help them to survive.

Not only that, but they can also damage unwelcome plants by spreading poisonous chemicals through the fungus. It sounds like the plant world had the Internet before we did.

Some plants have a rather impressive line of defense against being eaten. When sensing they are being swallowed, they give off a chemical into the air that attracts the insect's natural enemy. The enemy attacks the bug, thus saving the plants. This is basically the plant kingdom version of getting your_older_brother to beat up that kid who steals your lunch money.

You might be aware that humans and animals have an internal clock. But did you know that plants also have this clock? This means they can prepare for certain times of day just like we do. Is it because they can react to light at sunrise? In a study, scientists found that plants use the sugars they produce to keep time, which help to regulate the genes responsible for the plant's own internal clock. So, in a sense—wake up with petunias (矮牵牛) is just as valid as—wake up with the chickens.

Nature is full of surprises. So for those of you who didn't know the wonders of plants, now you do.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了植物有很多人类没有发现的能力：拥有以真菌为媒介来互通消息的地下“网络”、能够自己想办法防御昆虫袭击以及拥有植物生物钟。

24．In how many ways does the network of fungus serve the plants?

A．Two. B．Three.

C．Four. D．Five.

答案：B细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二、三句及第三段第一句可知，网状真菌可以帮助西红柿发出自身处于不健康状况的警告信息(use the fungus web to warn each other of their own unhealthy conditions)、传送营养物质(move nutrients to and from each other)、通过传播有害化学物质破坏不良植物(damage unwelcome plants by spreading poisonous chemicals through the fungus)，因此一共有三种方式，故B项正确。

25．What does the underlined words “your older brother” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The chemical given off by plants.

B．The insect's natural enemy.

C．The bug attacked by the enemy.

D．The plant to be eaten by the insect.

答案：B词义猜测题。第四段讲述了植物有一种使人印象深刻的防止被吃的方式：当感觉到要被吃掉时，它们会释放一种化学物质到空气中，吸引昆虫的天敌，天敌进而攻击昆虫，间接救了植物。这种现象就好像植物界的“大哥代替你教训偷你午餐费的小孩”。这句话把plants 比喻成“你”，kid 比喻成“the insect”，因而your older brother就是the insect's natural enemy，故B项正确。

26．What helps the plant keep time?

A．The sugars produced by itself.

B．Its own genes.

C．The time of sunrise.

D．Its response to light.

答案：A细节理解题。根据倒数第二段倒数第二句中的“In a study, scientists found that plants use the sugars they produce to keep time”可知，植物可以利用自身产生的糖分来守时，故A项正确。

27．What is the author's purpose in writing the text?

A．To show his love of different plants.

B．To share his study on some awesome plants.

C．To introduce the unknown abilities of plants.

D．To make people aware of plant protection.

答案：C推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Plants are able to do some pretty awesome things that you're probably totally unaware of.”可知，作者指出植物有很多人类没有发现的本领，下文逐步展开、进行详细介绍，因此作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍植物不为人知的能力，故C项正确。

C

When Frida Kahlo's paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “a ribbon (丝带) around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.

Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City, Kahlo suffered from polio (小儿麻痹症) at the age of seven. Her spine (脊柱) became bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but nothing was able to cure the

terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.

In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Rivera's strong influence on Kahlo's style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.

Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and 1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953. For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlo's works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last.

篇章导读：本文是一篇人物传记。墨西哥女画家弗里达·卡罗，身残志不残，创作了无数优秀作品。虽然她的作品未能在其有生之年受到应有的关注，但最终在国际上获得了认可。

28．What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?

A．A far better artist.

B．A far more gifted artist.

C．A much stronger person.

D．A much more famous person.

答案：D词义猜测题。她去世后，能力(A项)、天赋(B项)、强壮程度(C 项)不会发生变化，改变的只是人们对其的评价和了解而已，同时结合文章最后一段最后一句可知选D。

29．The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by ________.

A．polio B．her bent spine

C．back injuries D．the operations she had

答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段的第三句和第四句可知，卡罗的背部的剧烈疼痛是由那次校车事故造成的。手术是为了治好背部的伤，而不是造成她背部疼痛的原因。

30．Kahlo's style had become increasingly independent since the ________.

A．1930s B．1940s

C．1950s D．1970s

答案：B细节理解题。根据第三段第二句的后半句“but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband”可知选B。

31．What is the author's attitude toward Kahlo?

A．Devotion. B．Sympathy.

C．Worry. D．Encouragement.

答案：B推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中的“Sadly”和最后一段中的“Unfortunately”可以看出，作者对卡罗的遭遇以及其作品只是在其去世后才引起关注感到同情。故选B。

D

The United Nations Environment Programme is calling for urgent action to reduce growing risks of chemicals. Better management of chemicals could save millions of lives and billions of dollars. As estimated, 143,000 chemicals are now produced. Yet the report says only a small number of these chemicals have been studied for their effects on human health and the environment. It says death and disability rates are high from the unsafe use of chemical products.

Sylvie Lemmet, director of the United Nations Environment Programme, says poor management of chemicals has a high economic cost. For example, she says the cost is higher than the amount of overseas development aid, or ODA, for health care in sub-Saharan Africa.

She says, “If you look at the estimated cost of poisoning from pesticide in sub-Saharan Africa, the loss is estimated to be 6.3 billion US dollars in 2009. This is higher than the total ODA that is going to the health sector in the same area.”

The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that chemical sales worldwide will increase by around three percent a year until 2050. Chemical production is moving quickly from developed to developing countries. By 2020, chemical production is expected to increase by 40 percent in Africa and the Middle East and 33 percent in Latin America. One of its biggest concerns is pollution of rivers and lakes by pesticide and fertilizer. Other major concerns are heavy metal pollution from the production of cement and textiles, and dioxin pollution from mining.

The UN report urges the chemical industry and governments to work together to develop safety policies. It says preventing harm costs less than fixing it.

篇章导读：本文是一篇新闻报道，讲的是联合国环境规划署号召有关国家的政府和化学品生产企业采取行动来减少化学产品给人类健康及环境带来的危害。

32．The purpose of Paragraph 3 is mainly to indicate that ________.

A．the use of pesticide causes a great loss

B．Africa needs more development aid

C．chemicals have a high production cost

D．the estimated cost of poisoning from pesticide is inaccurate

答案：A段落大意题。由第三段内容可知，Sylvie Lemmet是在说杀虫剂本身的毒性给人类带来巨大的损失。故选A。

33．Which of the following is not a source of danger according to the text?

A．Pesticide. B．Fertilizer.

C．Heavy metals. D．Minerals.

答案：D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段后两句的内容可知，A、B、C项均是危害的来源，而D项文中没有提及。故选D。

34．According to the text, what is the main reason for the risks of chemicals?

A．Poor management of chemicals.

B．Lack of research funds on chemicals.

C．The mass production of cement and textiles.

D．Contradictions between chemical producers and governments.

答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“Better management of chemicals”和第二段第一句“Sylvie Lemmet, director of the United Nations Environment Programme, says poor management of chemicals has a high economic cost.”可知应选A。

35．What would be the best title for the text?

A．The truth in Sylvie Lemmet's comments

B．A UN warning about chemical dangers

C．The unpredictable future of chemical industry

D．Preventing is much better than fixing

答案：B标题判断题。本文讲的是联合国环境规划署号召有关国家的政府和化学品生产企业采取行动来减少化学产品给人类带来的危害。故B项作标题

合适。

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。

Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments.

__36__ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.

Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. __37__ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.

Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps. __38__

Remember that all worries in the world will not change anything. Most of what you worry about never comes true. __39__ Then you should leave everything else in the hands of God.

It is not easy to deal with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy. __40__

A．Take it one step at a time and things will work out well at last.

B．When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.

C．This will make you lose the confidence to manage your anxiety.

D．Instead of worrying about something that probably won't happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.

E．The next time you feel depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.

F．A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.

G．Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increase your chances of success.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。我们内心的恐惧会掩盖事情的真相。有时，恐惧和焦虑能击败我们。但如果掌握一些应对恐惧和焦虑的方法和技巧，我们就能战胜它们，从而改变我们看问题的角度。

36．B根据下文中的“get some fresh air, listen to some music”可知，焦虑的时候，人们应做些让人放松的事。设空处作为本段的主题句，应是对该段内容的总述和概括。B项符合语境。另B项中的关键词“relaxing”也是提示。

37．F根据下文中的“challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense”可知，焦虑时，可以问自己一些客观性和常识性的问题。F项中的“challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking”与之相符。

38．G根据上文“break the task into a series of smaller steps”可知，要把任务分成一系列的小步骤。G项中的“these smaller tasks”在含义上与此项衔接。故选G。

39．D根据上文“Most of what you worry about never comes true.”可知，担心的事情大多都不会成为现实。D项中的“that probably won't happen”符合语境，是对上文进一步的解释说明。

40．A根据上文中的“calm down”“take it slow”“hope for the best”和“take it easy”可知，当恐惧和焦虑来临时，要冷静，慢慢来，抱有最好的希望，放松下来。A项前半句与以上提到的关键信息相呼应，后半句指出这样做的结果，故符合语境。

第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。

(原创题)An American diver set a new record for the deepest dive in history in

May, 2019 when he sank nearly 36,000 feet. Victor Vescovo __41__ in his watercraft (船，水运工具) to the lowest part of the ocean in the Pacific's Mariana Trench, marking only the third time humans have __42__ the sea's extreme depths.

Deep in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Vescovo dove 35,853 feet __43__ the waves, breaking previous records by about 36 feet. He spent four hours __44__ the deepest known area of the planet's seabed in a $48 million submersible (潜水艇)—a small watercraft built to __45__ the extreme pressure of the __46__ waters.

But this wasn't Vescovo's first thrill-seeking moment. He also __47__ both the North and South Poles and __48__ the highest peaks on all seven continents. “We wanted to __49__ the capability of the submarine and the whole system by diving there repeatedly and really, __50__，opening the door for __51__，” Vescovo said.

Though he was the first to make it to those depths, man's __52__ is already present there with plastic __53__ among the sea creatures.

“In most of the depths I've been down to I've seen the __54__ of plastic or things I can't even __55__ but they're definitely man-made which is really __56__，” Vescovo said.

Vescovo and his team __57__ four new species whose genetic information could help with medical research. “It feels like a great __58__ that I was able to do this as a human being，” he said. “It's a great __59__ just to try and, you know, push humanity a little bit forward.”

Vescovo's next challenge is to reach the bottom of the Arctic Ocean, which he __60__ to do in August. Once he's conquered the mountains and oceans, Vescovo says his next challenge is space.

篇章导读：本文是一篇新闻报道。太平洋一万多米的深海也有塑料垃圾的出现！让我们跟随打破世界潜水纪录的维克多·维斯科沃看看是怎么一回事吧！

41．A.looked out B．ran away

C．rushed off D．went down

答案：D结合上文的“sank”和下文的“in his watercraft (船，水运工具) to the lowest part of the ocean in the Pacific's Mariana Trench”可知，他从水运工具上向下，到达海洋的深处。look out “找出；留心”。run away “逃跑；回避”。rush off “冲出”。故选D, go down “下降”。

42．A.reached B．observed

C．searched D．recorded

答案：A根据下文的“the sea's extreme depths”可知，他实现了人类第三次到达(reach)海洋的最深处。

43．A.on B．beneath

C．under D．over

答案：B根据上文的“Deep in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Vescovo dove 35,853 feet”可知，他到达了波浪下面(beneath)的35,853英尺深的地方。

44．A.wandering B．measuring

C．exploring D．covering

答案：C结合下文的“the deepest known area of the planet's seabed in a $48 million submersible (潜水艇)”可知，他在水底探测(explore)海床近4个小时。

45．A.bear B．remove

C．balance D．produce

答案：A根据下文的“the extreme pressure of the __46__ waters”可知，建造的这个潜水艇可以承受(bear)海水的压力。

46．A.wild B．cold

C．dirty D．deep

答案：D与上文的“Deep in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Vescovo dove 35,853 feet __43__ the waves”和“pressure”呼应，此处指深处(deep)海水的压力。

47．A.flew over B．skied

C．settled in D．circled

答案：B根据下文的“both the North and South Poles”(南极和北极)可知，应该是在那里滑雪(ski)。

48．A.passed B．visited

C．conquered D．discovered

答案：C结合下文的“the highest peaks on all seven continents”可知，他也征服(conquer)过七大洲的最高峰，即他都攀爬过最高峰。

49．A.prove B．change

C．lack D．acquire

答案：A结合下文的“the capability of the submarine and the whole system by diving there repeatedly”可知，他进行这场探险，目的就是想证明(prove)潜水艇的

能力。

50．A.seriously B．carefully

C．secretly D．hopefully

答案：D根据语境，此处表示希望做某事。hopefully “有希望地”。

51．A.society B．science

C．nature D．knowledge

答案：B结合语境，这里应该表示为科学(science)打开探索之门。

52．A.shadow B．power

C．effect D．track

答案：C结合下文的“with plastic __53__ among the sea creatures”可知，在海洋深处发现了塑料，说明人类的影响已经到达海洋深处。

53．A.lying B．floating

C．swimming D．mixing

答案：A根据上文的“plastic”和下文的“among the sea creatures”可知，指人类的影响造成了塑料已经位于(lie)海洋深处的生物之中了。

54．https://www.360docs.net/doc/328285844.html,e B．role

C．danger D．pollution

答案：D与上文的plastic呼应，指人类造成的污染(pollution)，连地球上最偏僻、最深处的角落也不放过。

55．A.recognize B．collect

C．move D．look

答案：A与下文的“they're definitely man-made”相对照，这里指甚至是一些他不认识(recognize)的东西。

56．A.fantastic B．unfortunate

C．wonderful D．possible

答案：B污染已经达到了海洋的深处，显然这是一件不幸的(unfortunate)事情。

57．A.discovered B．caught

C．met D．knew

答案：A根据下文的“four new species whose genetic information could help with medical research”可知，他发现(discover)了四个新物种，其基因信息可以为

医学研究提供帮助。

58．A.pity B．challenge

C．privilege D．right

答案：C结合下文的“I was able to do this as a human being”可知，他认为作为人类，能够到达海洋的深处，并且有新的发现，是一种荣幸(privilege)。

59．A.prize B．campaign

C．award D．feeling

答案：D根据下文的“just to try and, you know, push humanity a little bit forward”可知，能够推动人类进步，这是一种非常棒的感觉(feeling)。

60．A.thinks B．plans

C．views D．gets

答案：B根据设空处前一句“Vescovo's next challenge is to reach the bottom of the Arctic Ocean”可知，Vescovo的下一次挑战，他计划(plan)在8月份实施。

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。

A teahouse is a special house which primarily serves tea and other light refreshments. Its function varies widely __61__ (depend) on the culture. In China, a teahouse is a place __62__ people gather to enjoy tea, chat and socialize. It __63__ (consider) as a symbol of Chinese tea culture and people's leisure lives.

Chinese teahouses enjoy a long-standing history. They developed from tea __64__ (stand) in the Western Jin Dynasty, took shape in the Tang Dynasty, developed __65__ (gradual) in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties and became booming in modern times.

In the Song Dynasty, teahouses existed all over cities and villages, __66__ a rate comparable with that of restaurants. The owners preferred to decorate their teahouses with paintings of celebrities and rare and precious plants __67__ (attract) customers. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the number of teahouses went beyond that of restaurants, gaining more __68__ (popular) and becoming more famous. Later, the acculturation (文化移入) of Western culture forced traditional Chinese teahouses to take on __69__ new look. After reform and opening-up, with the rapid development of the economy and __70__ (evidence) improvement of people's living standards, teahouses flowered in China.