2020北京市东城区2020届高三二模英语试题及答案
北京市东城区2019—2020 学年度第二学期高三综合练习（二）高三英语2020.6本试卷共10 页，共120 分。
考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAs a child growing up 1 England, James Reynolds was always excited by thunderstorms. Now, he runs straight towards them as a “storm chaser”. Specialising in hurricanes and volcanoes, Reynolds travels the world to shoot pictures of Earth’s most extreme weather event s. The pictures are used by TV news channels around the world. It’s a 2 (danger) job though. He has almost been hit by flying window frames twice in the past 18 3 (month). However, he says the chase is always worth it for the places he has been to and the brilliant people he has met along the way.BAmateur explorers have found what may have been the last undiscovered island on Earth. The island is round and about three quarters of a mile wide. It sits in the northern Pacific and is a place 4 it’s neither too hot nor too cold. It’s almost completely flat and rocky. The island’s only distinguishing feature is a slight hill on the eastern side. After spotting the hidden piece of land in 5 first looked like an e-map fault, the group of friends 6 (set) out in a boat to confirm what they’d found. They’re now running an online contest to name the island.CPoetry is a beautiful art form. Its power lies in the ability to transform ordinary experiences by capturing（捕捉）a moment or emotion. 7 (write) poetry is a privilege and struggle, in part because we need to create in 8 (we) a new way of observing the world, capturing microscopic moments as materials for our work. Most of our time at the desk 9 (spend) wrestling with our imagination, and we know that a successful poem arrives on the back of failure.1There are moments when an idea will not translate onto paper. Yet, failure is good, because every 10 (abandon) line we painstakingly remove prepares us for the ripe poem around the corner.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Saving a Tiger Named CinderellaOn an icy day in February 2012, two hunters in eastern Russia discovered a limp bundle of fur lying in the snow. It was an orphaned cub（幼虎）！The cu b hadn’t eaten in days, and was 11 enough for the hunters just to pick her up. Dr. Dale Miquelle, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Russia Program,said, “A healthy tiger cub, even a three-month-old one, would give you reason to 12 before you stuck your hand too close to its teeth and claws. But this cub had no13 left in her.”The hunters wrapped the cub in a coat and 14 her to a local wildlife inspector, Andrey Oryol. Over the following weeks, Oryol 15 the orphaned cub back to health. But now he had a new problem: What could he do with an 16 three-month-old tiger?The cub was an Amur tiger. 17 a small number of Amur tigers remained in the wild, so scientists wanted to return 18 cubs to their natural habitat. The orphaned cub was taken to a new wildlife center. The center was designed for raising wild animals without 19 them to people. It uses hidden cameras and covered fences to keep workers out of 20 . That way, the animals don’t become 21 on humans.The cub, now named Cinderella, became the center’s first tiger. Over the next year, she grew into a big, healthy tigress. In the center, she learned to hunt. By the spring of 2013, experts agreed she was 22 to return to the wild.They chose the perfect new 23 for their tiger princess: the Bastak Nature Reserve. During the next two years, researchers watched Cinderella’s 24 . They set up cameras to snap photos. When Cinderella passed in front of one of these camera 25 , it took her picture. Cinderella not only 26 , but grew healthy and strong.Then, in December 2015, the cameras 27 exciting news: Cinderella had become a mother! For the first time ever, a tiger that humans had 28 and returned to the wild had given birth to two cubs of her own.Tigers are some of the most admired animals on our planet, but they are also 29 . Thanks to the work of conservationists like Dr. Miquelle, there is new 30 for these magnificent cats.211. A. weak B. pale C. sleepy D. lazy12. A. hide B. hurt C. wonder D. pause13. A. mercy B. effort C. will D. fight14. A. delivered B. returned C. guided D. reported15. A. taught B. pulled C. nursed D. trained16. A. intelligent B. energetic C. excited D. amazing17. A. Almost B. Still C. Even D. Only18. A. newly-born B. rescued C. wounded D. hunted19. A. exposing B. sending C. offering D. selling20. A. place B. sight C. order D. mind21. A. concentrated B. defensive C. dependent D. keen22. A. welcome B. interested C. ready D. eager23. A. continent B. neighborhood C. border D. kingdom24. A. progress B. reaction C. appearance D. habitat25. A. types B. traps C. shots D. scenes26. A. succeeded B. recovered C. survived D. explored27. A. edited B. expected C. prepared D. revealed28. A. witnessed B. traded C. raised D. examined29. A. endangered B. dominated C. preserved D. stressed30. A. love B. hope C. home D. help第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【附20套高考模拟试题】北京市东城区2020届高三第二学期综合练习(一)英语试题含答案
北京市东城区2020届高三第二学期综合练习（一）英语试题第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama，Nirvana in Fire，Hu Ge would________ and actively seek new roles．A．make a mountain out of a molehillB．have too many irons in the fireC．strike while the iron is hotD．put the cart before the horse2．—May I use your new dictionary?—It' s over there．____．A．Feel free B．Never mind C．My pleasure D．It's OK3．Bob made a promise to the manager ________ the work would all be finished on time.A．that B．whatC．which D．whether4．—Jack has been out of consciousness since the accident.Will he come to himself，doctor?—It’s going to be tough but we anticipate that he will .A．put through B．pull throughC．put over D．pull over5．Due to the reform and opening-up, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.A．considerately B．approximately C．appropriately D．considerably6．His children were his pride, and being a devoted father became a top ______ in his life.A．capacity B．anxiety C．priority D．opportunity7．________ themselves in the community services, students can gain experience for growth. A．Involved B．To involveC．Having been involved D．Involving8．--- Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of the outstanding performance.--- _______.A．Good to know B．I’ll sayC．I hear you on that one D．Can’t argue with that9．Adding to their happiness, he says,______ some similarities between the two test papers.A．is B．are C．has D．have10．—I’d rather have some wine, if you don’t mind.—______. Don’ t forget that you’ll drive.A．By all means B．Anything but thatC．Take it easy D．I wouldn’t say no to this11．Mary became ______ homesick and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in West Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.A．completely B．sincerelyC．approximately D．increasingly12．It’s impossible for all the people to get jobs because ______of them is not fi t for them.A．every one B．allC．not all D．none13．A lot of food as well as some tents _________to Yushu since the earthquake occurred.A．has been transported B．have been transportedC．is being transported D．are transported14．The teacher spoke so fast that it was hard for the students to ______ what he was saying.A．take in B．take off C．take on D．take after15．People from all walks of life are eager for success, _______ lack of confidence, however, is a great barrier.A．where B．whichC．to which D．beyond which16．Nowadays, more and more Chinese homes have the technology and equipment ______ to do online shopping.A．needed B．needingC．need D．to need17．—Let’s have a game of tennis; the loser has to treat the other to an ice-cream.— ________.A．I’m afraid s o B．It’s a deal C．You’ve got a point D．I suppose not18．The 2011 Australian Open was successfully held in city of Melbourne, big city in Australia.A．a; a B．the; a C．a; the D．the; the19．It is unwise to disturb one who is devoted to his work. Just _____.A．face the music B．fly off the handleC．eat your words D．bite your tongue20．Julie is one of those women who always the latest fashion.A．put up with B．keep up with C．come up with D．get on with第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
北京市东城区2020届高三英语二模试题含解析
北京市东城区2020届高三英语二模试题（含解析）本试卷共10页，共120分。
考试时长100分钟。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
As a child growing up ___1___ England, James Reynolds was always excited by thunderstorms. No w, he runs straight towards them as a “storm chaser”. Specialising in hurricanes and volcanoes, Reynolds travels the world to shoot pictures of Earth’s most extreme weather events. The pictures are used by TV news channels around the world. It’s a ___2___(danger) job though. He has almost been hit by flying window frames twice in the past 18 ___3___(month). However, he says the chase is always worth it for the places he has been to and the brilliant people he has met along the way.【答案】1. in 2. dangerous3. months【解析】这是一篇记叙文。
文章主要叙述了“暴风雨追逐者”James Reynolds的故事，他拍摄极端天气的照片，尽管危险，但他认为是值得的。
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2020届高三二模英语试题(含答案)
高三英语试卷（2020.05）(满分140分，考试时间120分钟)I Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A Supermarket. B. Tailors shop. C. Department store. D. Convenience store.2. A. 200 pound. B. 600 pounds. C. 300 pounds. D. 700 pounds.3. A. Call the ticket office later. B. Order the tickets onlineC. Not to buy the ticket on the Internet.D. Order the tickets when it's not busy.4.A. Borrowing money from a business company. B Lending some money to a student.C. Asking for some financial aid. D Reading students’ application.5. A. The bed is to blame for his not falling asleep. B. He can fall asleep if he stops drinking.C. He can drink more to fall asleep easily.D. Drinking is good for sleeping.6. A. He is satisfied with the content. B. He feels sorry for it.C. He thinks it is valueless.D. He thinks it is valuable.7. A Professor Smith spoke Greek when he explained the maths problem.B. The woman still didn’t understand the maths problem.C. Unfortunately, she didn’t hear Professor Smiths explanation.D. Professor Smith didn't explain the problem clearly.8. A. Collect papers for the man. B. Do the typing once again.C. Check the paper for typing errors.D. Read the whole newspaper.9.A. Proceed in his own way. B. Stick to the original plan.C. Negotiate with his colleague.D. Try to change his colleagues mind.10. A. His project proved to be unsuccessful. B. He was unable to get sufficient money.C. Lack of land prevented his success.D. He was successful with his project.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s)and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s)and the passage(s). The conversation(s)and the passage (s) will beread twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk.11. A. To guide and help children's play. B. To give children an opportunity to play.C. To make children excited. D To keep children company.12. A. It determines the standard a child can reach.B. It is the happiest period during one's life.C. It is the most important time to shape one’s character.D. It is the best time for children to learn new thing.13. A. The relationship between play and learning.B. The way to help children develop both physically and mentally.C. The importance of children’s play.D. Different stages of children’s development.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It tends to wander towards unpleasant experiences.B. It wanders for almost half of their waking time.C. It has trouble concentrating after a brain injuryD. It tends to be affected by their negative feelings.15. A. To find how happiness relates to daydreaming.B. To observe how one’s mind affects one’s behavior.C. To see why daydreaming impacts what one is doing.D. To study the relation between health and daydreaming.16. A. Participants with clear goals in mind outperformed those without clear goals.B. The difference in performance between the two groups was insignificant.C. Non-daydreamers were more confused on their tasks than daydreamers.D. Daydreamers did better than non-daydreamers in task performance.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Their average lifespan was less than 50 years.B. It was very common for them to have 12 children.C. They retired from work much earlier than today.D. They were quite optimistic about their future.18. A. Get ready for ecological changes.B. Adapt to the new environment.C. Learn to use new technology.D. Explore ways to stay young.19. A. When all women go out to work.B. When family planning is enforced.C. When a world government is set up.D. When all people become wealthier.20. A. Eliminate poverty and injustice.B. Migrate to other planets.C. Control the environment.D. Find inexhaustible resources.Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word: for the other blanks. use one word that best fits each blank.Plants Scream in the Face of StressFor the first time, researchers appear to have evidence that like animals, those plants deprived of water or (21)__________(force)to endure bodily harm can let out their pain. The study. (22)_________ has yet to be published in a scientific Journal, adds another dimension to scientists(23)________ (grow)understanding of how plants detect and interact with their surroundings.In recent years, it has become very clear that plants are more sensitive than researchers (24)_________ (think). They respond when touched by insects and turn toward sources of light. “Plants are not just robotic stimulus-response devices,” said Frantisek Baluska of the University of Bonn in Germany. “They’re living organisms which have their own problems.”Actually making their suffering hearable, however, is another matter entirely.(25)________(test) that possibility, a team led by Itzhak Khait, a plant scientist at Tel Aviv University in Israel, placed microphones capable of detecting ultrasonic frequencies(超声波频率) four inches from tomato and tobacco plants. The researcher then either stopped watering them or cut their stems.Measuring in the range of 20 to 150 kilohertz (千赫) the researchers found that even happy healthy plants madethe occasional noise. But when cut, tobacco plants emitted (26)_________average of 15 sounds within an hour of being cut, (27)_________tomato plants produced 25 sounds.(28)_______researchers aren’t yet sure how plants produce these sounds, Khait and his colleagues proposed one possibility in their paper (29)____________as water travels through the plants' tubes, air bubbles will form and explode, producing small vibrations.All this “screaming” caused by stress wasn’t in a range detectable by human ears. But organisms that can hear ultrasonic frequencies like mice, bats or perhaps other plants (30)________possibly hear the plants cries from as far away as 15 feet.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Italians find “Moments of Joy in this Moment of Anxiety”It started with the national anthem. Then came the piano chords, trumpet blasts, violin serenades(小夜曲) and even the clanging of pots and pans--all of it (31)_________from people’s homes, out of windows and from balconies, and resounding across rooftops.Finally, on Saturday afternoon, a nationwide (32)__________of applause broke out for the doctors on the medical front lines fighting the spread of Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak.Italians remain (33)_________under house arrest as the nation, the European front in the global fight against the coronavirus, has ordered extraordinary restrictions on their movement to prevent infection.But the music and noise erupting over the streets, from people (34)_________in their homes, reflects the spirit, resilience and humor of a nation facing its worst national emergency since the Second World War.To the extent that this is a virus that tries people' s souls, it has also demonstrated the (35)__________of those national characters.In China, patriotic truck drivers risked infection to bring(36)_________needed food to the people of Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak. In Iran, videos show doctors in full combat dress and masks dancing to keep (37)_______up. And in Italy, the gestures of gratitude and music ring out above the country’s empty streets, while social media feeds fill with (38)___________, sentimental and humorous web videos.Images of nurses collapsed from exhaustion or their faces bruised(使受瘀伤) from tightly(39)________maskshave also spread across the web in recent days. Parents posted pictures of unicorns and rainbows drawn by young children with the title “It will all be OK.”“We’re Italians, and loving singing is part of our culture,” said Giorgio Albertini, 51, an archaeology professor who clapped from his apartment balcony in the university district of Milan, calling it a way “to feel a community, and to have the (40)_________grief.”Ⅲ Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Making choices is hard. That would be why researcher Moran Cerf has (41)_________it from his life. As a rule, he always chooses the second menu item at a restaurant.This is (42)___________by his research in neuroeconomics(神经经济学)( a somewhat new, divisive field) at Northwestern University. As Business Insider describes, Cerf has extended his ideas which draw on some controversial ideas in psychology, including ego depletion out into a piece of advice that, to (43)_________happiness, people should "build a life that requires (44)________decisions by surrounding themselves with people who possess traits they prefer.On an instinctive level, Cerf’s idea (45)_____________: Many choices people make are the product of social pressures and the inputs of (46)___________people around them. One example Cerf furnishes is that, (47)________consistently ordering the second menu item. he never picks where to eat. Rather, he (48)________his decision to his dining partner which friend he plans to eat with, probably one he trusts and always lets them pick.While it's (49)__________what, if any, scientific principles underlie those pieces of advice, there is no shortage of research showing that choices can sometimes feel more(50)_______than liberating. An example from Quanta poits (假设): If you have a clear love of Snickers(士力架), choosing that over an Almond Joy(杏仁巧克力) or a Milky Way(牛奶巧克力) should be a(51)________. And, as an experiment conducted by neuroscientist Paul Glimcher at NYU shows, most of the time it is, (52)_________you introduce more choices. When the participants were offered three candy bars (Snickers, Milky Way, and Almond Joy) they had no problem picking their favorite, but when they were given the option of one among 20, including Snickers, they would sometimes drift away from their (53)_____. When the choices were taken away in later trials. the participants would wonder what caused them to make such a bad decision.As Quanta details, according to a model called" 'divisive normalization(分裂归一化), which has gained some popularity, the way the brain encodes choices has a lot to do with how it values all its options. So, if you have twothings that are clearly (54)___________, brain areas involved in decision-making fire in a pattern that makes the decision clear. When the choices are comparable. the brain does its best to focus on the distinctions between the two, but more choices (55)_________ that ability out.41. A. relieved B. released C. eliminated D. liberated42. A. influenced B. inherited C. implemented D. informed43. A. maximize B. balance C. cherish D. seek44. A safer B. fewer C. better D. sounder45. A. stands out B comes into force C makes sense D. play a part46. A. distinguished B. trusted C. authorized D. honored47. A. in addition to B. instead of C. in spite of D. regardless of48. A. conveys B. relates C. submits D. limitsA. evidentB. unclearC. criticalD. inevitable50. A. confusing B. Inspiring C. worrying D. appealing51. A. stressor B. no-brainer C. challenge D. headache52. A. after B. before C. when D. until53. A. preference B. struggle C. status D. directionA. impressiveB. insignificantC. uniqueD. distinct55. A. crowd B. figure C. sort D. putSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A. B. C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)One spring day, once the flowers have begun to open, a bee will hover (盘旋)and zip through your yard and dive-bomb your picnic table. While you're thinking about avoiding an attack, that bee is focused on something else entirely: me.A honeybee has about six weeks to live. Today, like most days, her task is to fly as many as three miles from home. stick her long. straw like tongue into a hundred or so flowers. When the bee has had her fill. she’ll fly home. There the bee will deposit what she has got into the mouth of one of her co-workers, who will relay it to another, and so on for about 20 minutes, until the mixture is ready to be placed into the comb. Then she and her 50.000 or so mates will hover in the dark all night every night, flapping their wings to create hot, breezy conditions to remove the waterfrom the mixture. Several sunrises later, they will seal me off in a golden cell of beeswax. In her lifetime, our bee may visit 4,000 flowers, and yet will produce only one-twelfth a tea spoon of me.The average American consumes nearly a pound and a half of me every year, in tea, on toast, and beyond. If I do say so myself, I am a timeless treasure. Literally I never go bad.Unfortunately, my good health is not guaranteed. The problem lies in the growth of industrial agriculture and the use of pest control chemicals, as well as changes in weather patterns, all of which reduce the number of flowers bees have to visit. I’d appreciate your letting your own garden grow just a little wild. My future depends on all of us fostering spring and summers wild flowers, thus helping the bees, who give so much to you, to me without ever asking for anything in return.56. What does “me” refer to in the passage?A. The flower.B. The bee.C. Water. D Honey.57. What is the 2nd paragraph mainly about?A. Bees’ special talent.B. Bees’ hard work.C. Bees’ living environment.D. Bees’ social behavior.58. Which one of the following is true according to the passage?A. A bee will always prioritize attacking picnic lovers.B. Before “me” is sealed off in beeswax, the drying process can take a few nights.C. 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The free month will be automatically added to the end of your current subscription. You can earn a maximum of 12 Free Months with your Recommend a Friend code, so recommend Unlimited to 12 friends and you could get a full year of free Unlimited cinema!60. The cinema names its membership card “Unlimited” because__________.A. one can have the benefits for good upon joining the membership.B. Cineworld members can enjoy as many 2D and 3D films as they like for free.C. it frees a member from any regular payment to the movie tickets at Cineworld.D. card holders can share limitless discounts and offers with friends and relatives.61. Which of the statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. The benefits above are not available until the card is delivered.B. Premium card holders can have 25%o off at a licensed Starbucks.C. Whoever persuades 6 friends into Unlimited can enjoy a half year of free membership.D. A second year of investment is worthwhile if you are a cinema goer.62. This passage is probably written to____________.A. secure the loyalty of potential customers.B. introduce the latest movies and discounts.C promote the popularity of Cineworld cinemas.D. give away movie cards to readers for free.(C)A rare hole has opened up in the ozone layer above the Arctic, in what scientists say is the result of unusually low temperatures in the atmosphere above the north pole.The hole, which has been tracked from space and the ground over the past few days, has reached record dimensions, but is not expected to pose any danger to humans unless it moves further south. If it extends further south overpopulated areas, such as southern Greenland, people would be at increased risk of sunburn. However, on current trends the hole is expected to disappear altogether in a few weeks.Low temperatures in the northern polar regions led to an unusual stable polar vortex(极地漩涡) and the presence of ozone-destroying chemicals such as chlorine(氯)in the atmosphere-from human activities caused the hole to form.“The hole is principally a geophysical curiosity.” said Vincent-Henri Peuch, director of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service. “We monitored unusual dynamic(动态的)conditions, which drive the process of chemical depletion of ozone. Those dynamics allowed for lower temperatures and a more stable vortex than usual over the Arctic, which then triggered the formation of polar stratospheric(平流层的)clouds and the catalytic(催化的) destruction of ozone.”The hole is not related to the Covid-19 shutdowns that have dramatically cut air pollution and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. It is also too early to say whether the unusually stable Arctic polar vortex conditions are linked with the climate crisis, or part of normal stratospheric weather variability.Peuch said there were no direct implications for the climate crisis. Temperatures in the region are already increasing, slowing the depletion of ozone, and the hole will start to recover as polar air mixes with ozone rich air from lower latitudes. The last time similar conditions were observed was in spring 2011.While a hole over the Arctic is a rare event, the much larger hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic has been a major cause for concern for more than four decades. The production of ozone depleting chemicals has been dramatically reduced, under the1987 Montreal Protocol(蒙特利尔协议), but some sources appear still to be functioning in 2018unauthorized emissions were detected from some areas.New sources of ozone depleting chemicals were not a factor in the hole observed in the Arctic, said Peuch. “However, this is a reminder that one should not take the Montreal Protocol measures for granted and that observations from the ground and from satellites are central to avoid a situation where the ozone destroying chemical level in the stratosphere could increase again.”63. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “depletion”?A. replacement.B. consumption.C. increase.D. production.64. According to the passage, scientists are concerned about the hole because____________.A. it is expected to be a threat to the mankind.B. the new hole is caused by air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.C. it may encourage further scientific research and environmental awareness.D. it wars us of an oncoming climate crisis.65. What can be learned from the last two paragraphs?A. The hole over the Arctic shares the same causes as the one over the Antarctic.B. Human activities are highly responsible for producing ozone-destroying chemicals.C. The Montreal Protocol has successfully prevented new emissions.D. Some new illegal emissions are to blame for the hole over the Arctic.66. The best title for the passage is probably_________.A. Record-size Hole Opens in Ozone Layer above the Arctic.B Actions Urgently Needed for a New Hole in Ozone Layer.C Environmental Disaster and International Cooperation.D. How a Hole in Ozone Affects our Life on Earth.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.People like to post their selfies(自拍照)on social media. To know more about it, scientists at Syracuse University in New York recently did a research and came up with some surprising findings.People who post selfies and use editing software to make themselves look better show behaviors connected to narcissism, the researchers said. (67)_________Makana Chock, a professor from Syracuse University. said because social media is mostly used by people to share unimportant information about their lives, it is a good place for people to “work towards satisfying their own vanity.” Those “likes” under their Facebook selfies make them feel good.(68)_________Some people feel “peer pressure” to post selfies and some follow the popular belief that if there is no picture of an event or experience. it did not really happen. “Anyway, it shouldn’t be seen as negative. People get sense of satisfaction especially when they get likes. And it does no harm,” Chock said.Other findings from the study include: There are no major differences on how often men and women post selfies and how often they use editing software. (69)_______Chock said posting selfies on social media is not all that different from what people have done for many years. On trips and special events, our parents and grandparents used cameras instead of phones to take photos. They would bring back photos to show friends and family. You had no choice but to look at them. You probably commented about how nice everyone in the photos looked, especially children and the person showing the photos. They were happy to hear your comments. (70)__________On social media, however, people can decide not to look at photos even if they click “like”.TV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage, Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.It's natural to feel the need to control something when everything around you feels out of control, and you feel helpless. When a friend of mine first heard about the coronavirus outbreak. she got down on her hand. and knees and cleaned her kitchen floor. She told me, “My floor wasn’t even dirty, but doing something constructive made me feel in control and that I was holding on to my power, despite the desperate circumstances.”Your most powerful weapon against uncertainty is your perspective because nobody and no situation can take that from you unless you give it away. Your perspective can victimize or empower you. When you look for the upside in a downside situation and figure out what you can control and what you can't, it's easier to accept whatever is beyond your control.高三英语调研测试（试卷参考答案）I Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 BDBCB6-10 CBCCDSection B11-13 AAC14-16 BAD17-20 ACDCII. Grammar and V ocabularySection A21. forced22 which23. growing 24. thought25. To test27. while28. Although/While/Thou29. that30 could/canSection B31-40 IBACG FDEKJIII Reading ComprehensionSection A41-55 CDABC BADBA BDADASection B56-59 DBBA60-62CDA63-66 BCBASection C67-70 CBFDTV. Summary WritingFor reference:Strengthening or retrieving a sense of control is a natural demand. First, good perspective is of the greatest help, for evaluating the situation properly brings a clearer picture. Second, kind behaviors during tough times can secure you a sense of control as well. Third, actions and thoughts of positivity also help as they may create hope and optimism.It's essential to feel you can control something in a crisis or emergency. Positive perspective is the most important, since it will ensure you confidence and power to pull through the difficult situation. Then doing small good deeds can free you from worry temporarily by helping others. Lastly. take some positive action to arouse the hope within you.V. Translation72. Never before have we been so eager/keen to go to school as we are now.73. Why not do something you love but don’t have time to do since you can only stay at home?74. In Europe many coffee houses which serve as ideal places for social interaction have to close their stores to respond to the public health crisis.75. It turns out that when our country is facing difficulties, every Chinese, whether at home or abroad is willing to make contributions to their motherland.。
2020届英语高三二模试卷word版及答案
高三英语模拟试卷（二）英语试卷第I卷（选择题，共95分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. —I’d like to take a holiday in August, Mr. Yang.— ___________ We'll be busy then. You'll have to make it another time.A. It's up to you.B. It's out of the question.C. It doesn't matter.D. By all means.2. My computer ___________ start this morning. There must have been something wrong with it.A. shouldn'tB. wouldn'tC. needn'tD. mustn't3. The professor could tell by the _______________ look in Maria's eyes that she didn't understand asingle word of his lecture.A. coldB. emptyC. innocent D・ blank4. It is by no means clear __________ the local government will do with the buildings of poor quality.A. whatB. howC. whetherD. which5. Alice spent an afternoon helping her grandfather to ____________ the stamps which he had collectedfor years.A. make outB. watch outC. sort outD. put out6. Delete the short message at once! Many a man ____________ by such tricks up to now.A. are cheatedB is cheated' C. have been cheatedD. has been cheated7. There is a belief that the robots will take the place of human beings one day.—_______ After all, they don't have their own thinking.A. Don't mention it.B. It depends.C. I don't think so.D. I have no idea.8. The cooling wind swept through our bedroom windows, ___________ air conditioning unnecessary.A. madeB. to makeC. being madeD. making9. Most passengers like sitting in the front of a bus to have a better view. What's more, they believe it's lesslikely that _____________________ will happen.A. car-accidentB. car-sicknessC. car-troubleD. car-crash10. Much disappointed as he is _________ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence.A. to have failedB. to failC. having failedD. failing11 .---What do you think of the jacket and the hat I wear today?—I don't think this jacket _________ you and that your hat ________ this jacket perfectly.A. suits; fitsB. meets; fitsC. matches; suitsD. fits; matches12. 5G has faster data transmission, lower delay and stronger mobility ______________ the conventional4G.A. in charge ofB. in defense ofC. in contrast toD. in proportion to .13. Although he did not do it ________ , he definitely had some responsibility.A. instantlyB. deliberatelyC. accidentallyD. casually14. Tom is so independent that he never asks his parents' opinion __________ he wants their support.A. sinceB. onceC. unlessD. after15. We have entered into an age _______ dreams have the best chance of coming true.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. when第二节:完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2020年北京市东城区高三二模英语试题(含答案和解析)
北京市东城区2019—2020学年度第二学期高三综合练习(二)高三英语2020.6 本试卷共10页，共120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考牛务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示诃的空白处仅填写一个适当的单诃，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAS a Child growing UP ___________ J _____ England, JamCS RCynOldS VVaS always CXCitCd by thunderstorms. NOW I he πιns Straight towards them as a 44StOrrn chaser： SPCCialiSing in hurricanes and volcanoes, RCynOIdS travels the WOrld to ShOOt PiCtUrCS Of Earth's most CXtrCmC WCathCr events. ThC PiCtUrCS arc USCd by TV news ChannCIS around the WOrId ITs a 2 (danger) job though. HC has almost been hit by flying WindOW frames twice in the PaSt 18 3 (month). HOWCVCn he SayS Ihe ChaSe is always WOrth it for the PlaCeS he has been to and the brilliant PCOPle he has Inet along the way.BAmateUr explorers have found What may have been the IaSt UndiSCOVered island On Earth・ The island is round and about three quarters Of a mile wide. It SitS in the northern PaCifIC and is a PIaCe4___ it's neither too hot nor too cold. It's almost COmPICtCIy flat and rocky. ThC island's Onlydistinguishing feature is a Slight hill On the CaStCrn SidC. After SPOtting the hidden PiCCC Of Iand in5___ f irst IOOkCd IikC an c-map fault, Ihe group Of friends 6 (SCt) OUt in a boat to COnfinn Whatthey'd found. They're now running an OnlinC COntCSt to name IhC island.CPOetry is a beautiful art fbrm. ItS POWer IieS in the ability to transform Ordinary experiences by CaPtUring (捕捉) a moment Or CmOtiOn. 7 (Write) POCtry is a PriVilCgC and struggle, in Partbecause We need to CrCate in ___________ 8 _____ (We) a new Way Of ObSerVing the WOrleI5 CaPtUring microscopic moments as materials for OUr WOrk・ MOSt Of OUr time at Ihe desk 9 (SPCnd)WreStling With OUr imagination^ and We know that a SUCCeSSfUl POem arrives On the back Of failure.ThCrC are moments WhCn an idea WilI not translate OntO paper. Yet, failure is good, because every 10 （abandon）Iine We PainStakingly remove PrePareS US for Ihe ripe POem around the comer. 第二节完形塡空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下血短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【精校】2020年北京市东城区高三5月综合练习第二次模拟试题英语
2020年北京市东城区高三5月综合练习第二次模拟试题英语第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. The young man has ______ experience. He probably can’t do that job.A. fewB. littleC. someD. any解析：考查名词，句意：这个年轻人几乎没有经验，他可能做不了那份工作。
Experience作“经验”之意时，为不可数名词，作“经历”之意时，为可数名词，且根据句意可知，此处的experience表示“经验”，故不可用few, some,或any修饰，故选B.答案：B2. He couldn’t make his voice ______ above the noise of the traffic.A. to hearB. hearingC. heardD. hear解析：考查非谓语动词，句意：他的声音盖不过交通噪音。
句子结构完整，所以需将hear 变换成非谓语动词的形式，且根据句意，他不能让他的声音“被听见”，动词-ed形式表示被动或完成，本句中的heard做宾语补足语，故选C.答案：C3. I ordered a drink while I______ for my friends to come.A. will waitB. am waitingC. would waitD. was waiting解析：考查时态，句意：我在等朋友来的时候，点了一瓶酒。
观察主句中的“ordered”可知，事件发生在过去，且从句由while引导，所以从句应用过去进行时，故选D.答案：D4. ---Where are you going to hang the picture?---I haven’t decided yet. I _____ hang it in the dining room.A. mightB. mustC. needD. would解析：考查情态动词，由句意：你准备把这幅画挂在哪？我还不确定，可能会把它挂在餐厅，可知，此人并不确定要把这幅画挂在哪，may/might可表示“可能性”，故选A.答案：A5. The store______ I bought my textbooks is having a sale this week.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. why解析：考查定语从句，句意：在我买课本的那个商店这周要进行大甩卖，先行词store表示地点，且从句I bought my textbooks结构完整，故选择关系副词where修饰表示地点的先行词，在定语从句中做地点状语，故选B.答案：B6. Their flight ______ due to bad weather. They would like to know when the flight will take off.A. had been delayedB. was delayedC. has been delayedD. will be delayed解析：考查时态，句意：由于天气不好，他们的航班已经延迟了，他们想知道航班何时能起飞。
2020届高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020届高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStepping Out Into NatureThe classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.Colo-road TripsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.TheBeartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.SewardHighway,AlaskaThe road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail,MaineTravel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?A.Good bear stories.B.A scenic beach.C.Hands-on exhibits.D.An interactive map.2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?A.Colorado.B.Montana.C.Alaska.D.Maine3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?A.Colo-road Trips.B.TheBeartooth Highway.C.Seward Highway.D.The Lighthouse Trail.BRichard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.4. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:30.C. At 9:00.D. At 9:10.5. What does Richard like best?A. Maths and English.B. English and geography.C. History and maths.D. Geography and history.6. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?A. In the dining hall.B. At home.C. In the courtyard.D. Outside his school gate.7. What does Richard always do on Saturday?A. He reads and does homework.B. He goes to see films or does sports.C. He walks his dog or does exercise.D. He spends a long time in the library.CThe common use of Google Maps, a navigation(导航) app on smartphones, raises the age-old question we meet with any technology:What skills are we losing? But also, crucially: What capabilities are we gaining?People who are good at finding their way around or good at using paper maps usually experience lots of confusion with digital maps. For example, they may mess up the direction of north and south, and you can see only a small section at a time. But consider what digital navigation aids have meant for someone like me. Despite being a frequent traveler, I’m so terrible at finding my way that I still use Google Maps almost every day in the small town where I have lived for many years. What seems unnecessary to some has been a significant expansion of my own capabilities.Part of the problem is that reading paper maps requires a specific skill set. There is nothing natural about them. In many developed nations, street names and house numbers are meaningful, and instructions such as “go north for three blocks and then west” usually make sense. In Istanbul, in contrast, where I grew up, none of those hold true. For one thing, the locals rarely use street names, and house numbers often aren’tsequentialeither because after buildings 1, 2 and 3 were built, someone squeezed in another house between 1 and 2, and now that’s 4. But then 5 will maybe get built after 3, and 6 will be between 2 and 3. Besides, the city is full of winding and ancient streets that meet with newer ones. Therefore, instructions as simple as “go north” would require a helicopter. I got lost all the time.But since I used Google Maps, I travel with a lot more confidence, and my world has opened up. And because I go to more places more confidently, I believe my native navigation skills have somewhat improved, too.That brings me back to my original question: while we often lose some skills after seeking convenience from technology, this new setup may also allow us to expand our capabilities and do something more confidently. Maybe when technology closes a door, we should also look for the doors it opens.8. How does the author feel about Google Maps?A Confusing. B. Unnecessary. C. Complicated. D. Helpful.9. Which contributes to the difficulty of finding ways in Istanbul?A. Strange street names.B. Ordinary paper maps.C. Complex road arrangements.D. Lack of road instructions.10. What does the underlined word “sequential” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. In a fixed order.B. In good condition.C. Of great importance.D. Of the same kind.11. What column of a newspaper may this passage belong to?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Society.D. Geography.DOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.12. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.13. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.14. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.15. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous Creature第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
北京市东城区2020届高三二模英语试题及答案
北京市东城区2019—2020 学年度第二学期高三综合练习（二）高三英语2020.6本试卷共10 页，共120 分。
考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写一个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAs a child growing up 1 England, James Reynolds was always excited by thunderstorms. Now, he runs straight towards them as a “storm chaser”. Specialising in hurricanes and volcanoes, Reynolds travels the world to shoot pictures of Earth’s most extreme weather event s. The pictures are used by TV news channels around the world. It’s a 2 (danger) job though. He has almost been hit by flying window frames twice in the past 18 3 (month). However, he says the chase is always worth it for the places he has been to and the brilliant people he has met along the way.BAmateur explorers have found what may have been the last undiscovered island on Earth. The island is round and about three quarters of a mile wide. It sits in the northern Pacific and is a place 4 it’s neither too hot nor too cold. It’s almost completely flat and rocky. The island’s only distinguishing feature is a slight hill on the eastern side. After spotting the hidden piece of land in 5 first looked like an e-map fault, the group of friends 6 (set) out in a boat to confirm what they’d found. They’re now running an online contest to name the island.CPoetry is a beautiful art form. Its power lies in the ability to transform ordinary experiences by capturing（捕捉）a moment or emotion. 7 (write) poetry is a privilege and struggle, in part because we need to create in 8 (we) a new way of observing the world, capturing microscopic moments as materials for our work. Most of our time at the desk 9 (spend) wrestling with our imagination, and we know that a successful poem arrives on the back of failure.北京市高考模拟There are moments when an idea will not translate onto paper. Yet, failure is good, because every 10 (abandon) line we painstakingly remove prepares us for the ripe poem around the corner.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届北京市东城区高考英语二模试卷
高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）APreschool girl lifts old man's spirits When Tara Wood brought her daughter to a grocery store to buy the four-year-old some cupcakes，she had no idea that would be a life-changing experience．As Tara pushed her daughter Norah around the store last month，she passed an old man who was by himself．The old man looked cold，until Norah shouted to him，"Hi! It's my birthday today!" The man stopped and his demeanor changed from distant and serious to warm and friendly．"How old are you today？" the man asked．After some time talking together，Norah asked her mom to take a picture of her with her new friend "Mr Dan"，Dan Peterson，82．They hugged and after ten minutes went their separate ways．That could have been the end of the story．But it is actually the beginning of a special relationship．Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr．Dan on Facebook and someone who recognized him reached out to her with his contact information．It turned out that Mr．Dan's wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since．The person on Facebook told Tara that it was the first time they had seen Mr．Dan smile since the death of his wife．Knowing that，Tara contacted Mr．Dan，and ever since Norah and the 82-year-old have developed a friendship unlike any other．"She has shown me a depth of love，a depth that I didn't know existed，" Mr．Dan told the reporter．Mr．Dan told Tara that before meeting Norah，he hadn't had one night of uninterrupted sleep．Anxiety kept him up at all hours and made him restless．After meeting Norah，he said he now sleeps soundly．For Mr．Dan's 82nd birthday on October 20，the mother and the daughter brought balloons and presents-and，of course，cupcakes．Mr．Dan will also spend a day around Thanksgiving with Norah and her family．"If you don't take the time to notice people，you will never know how you can positively impact a life，" Tara Wood said．1.Mr．Dan looked cold because ______ ．A. he felt lonelyB. he disliked little kidsC. nobody had hugged himD. he knew little about Norah2.The underlined word "demeanor" in Paragraph 2 probably means ______ ．A. wordsB. bodyC. thoughtsD. attitude3.How did Tara know more about Mr．Dan？______A. From a news reporter．B. From a stranger．C. From a shop assistant．D. From his neighbor．4.What can we learn from the story？______A. Giving makes a real difference．B. It is important to respect each other．C. We should not judge a person at first sight．D. Good things will happen if one keeps trying．BThe STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum，a wildlife rescue center，and a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated（没收）by the U．S．Fish and Wildlife Service．It carries out the mission "Preservation through Education" by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things．Field tripsSTAR Eco Station hosts field trips for schools and camps throughout Southern California．Each field trip lasts two hours，consisting of a one-hour gathering and a one-hour tour of the facility，with lessons associated with California State Science Standards．Throughout the field trip，students learn about the latest developments in environmental protection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems．The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife．The tour includes different environmental exhibits that showcase the ways students can help protect animals in the wild．Field trips are offered on weekdays only，from 10 a．m．-12 p．m．or 12 p．m．-2 p．m．The rate is ＄6 per visitor，both child and adult，with a ＄120 minimum．We offer one free adult per 10 children for groups of 40 or more．Maximum capacity is 120 people per field trip．Public toursGuided tours of the STAR Eco Station introduce visitors to over two hundred rescued foreign wildlife．Each tour is led by an Eco Station staff member，and features fun animal facts，hands-on animal encounters，surprising rescue stories，environmental exhibits，and original approaches to going green．Visitors may only see the animals on a guided tour，for both your safety and the safety of our animals．The guided tour lasts approximately 45-60 minutes．Visitors are served on a first-come，first-served basis．No reservations are required．However，tours may sell out．We suggest larger groups schedule a private tour．Note：Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice．Please call in advance for Eco Station is not open to the public on weekdays．You can book a private tour orfield trip by calling （310）842 8066．HOURSSaturday and Sunday：10 a．m．- 4 p．m．（last tour begins at 3 p．m．）Our guided public tours start every hour on the hour．5.The STAR Eco Station aims to ______ ．A. help research wildlife abroadB. collect money for animal sheltersC. raise awareness of wildlife protectionD. provide a knowledge of unusual animals6.What can students do during a field trip？______A. Make a speech on the environment．B. Take part in foreign wildlife rescue．C. Get to know why species get endangered．D. Learn how living things affect each other．7.For a guided tour，visitors should know that ______ ．A. large groups are served firstB. it is available on weekdaysC. its time could changeD. booking is neededCLove the Way You WalkListen carefully to the footsteps in the family home and you can probably work out who is walking about. The features most commonly used to identify people are faces, voices and fingerprints. But the way they walk is also a giveaway.Researchers have used video cameras and computers to analyze people's gaits, and are now quite good at it. But translating such knowledge into a practical identification system can be tricky. Cameras are often visible, are difficult to set up, require good lighting and may have their view blocked by other people. A team led by Dr. Ozanyan and Dr. Scully have been looking for a better way to recognize gait. Their answer: pressure-sensitive mats.Such mats are nothing new. They have been part of security systems. But Ozanyan and Scully use a complicated version that can record the amount of pressure applied in different places as someone walks across it. These measurements form a pattern unique to the walker. The researchers turned to an artificial-intelligence system to recognize such patterns, and it seemed to work. In a study in 2018, they tested the system on a database of footsteps of 127 people. They found its error rate in identifying who was who was a mere 0.7%. And Scully says even without a database of footsteps to work with, the system can determine someone's sex and, with reasonable accuracy, a subject's age.One application of the mat-based gait-recognition system might be in health care, particularly for the elderly. A mat placed in a nursing home or an old person's own residence could monitor changes in an individual's gait that indicates certain illnesses. That would provide early warning of someone being at greater risk of falling over.Gait analysis might also be used as a security measure in the workplace, monitoring access to restricted areas, such as parts of military bases, server farms or laboratories dealing with dangerous materials.Perhaps the most interesting use of the mats, though, would be in public places, such as airports. For that to work, the footsteps of those to be recognized would need to have been stored in a database, which would be harder to arrange than the collection of photographs and fingerprints that existing airport security systems rely on. Many aircrew or preregistered frequent flyers would welcome any thing that speeded up one of the most tiresome parts of modern travel.8.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A. Research equipment.B. Research findings.C. Research assumption.D. Research background.9.According to Paragraph 3, the mat is used to ________.A. collect dataB. ensure safetyC. determine ageD. analyse pressure10.The gait-recognition system might be applied to ________.A. monitor security work progressB. detect potential health problemsC. keep track of travelling frequencyD. warn passengers of possible dangers11.The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. compare and educateB. examine and assessC. discuss and persuadeD. explain and informDOvertourism：A growing global problem The summer holidays are in full swing-and protests against overtourism have begun in a number of popular European cities．Barcelona，in particular，is at the centre of these mounting concerns about the rapid growth of tourism in cities，especially during peak holiday periods．In fact，there were 30 million overnight visitors in 2017，compared to a resident population of 1，625，137 in Barcelona．While many tourists want to "live like a local" during their visits，the residents of many tourism-dependent destinations are seeing the unique sense of place that characterised their home towns vanish beneath a wave of souvenir shops，crowds，tour buses and noisy bars．Overtourism is harming the landscape，damaging beaches，and pricing residents out of the housing market．It is a hugely complex issue that is often oversimplified．It can have an impact in multiple ways．The international cruise（游轮）industry，for example，delivers thousands of passengers daily to destination ports．While comparatively little is returned to communities，cruise activity creates physical and visual pollution．City residents also bear the cost of tourism growth．As cities transform to offer service to tourists，the global travel supply chain advances．This goes with increasing property speculation（房产投机）and rising costs of living for local communities．Airbnb，for example，has been accused of reducing housing affordability and displacing residents．In addition，overcrowding and the establishment of typical tourism-focused businesses，such as clubs，bars and souvenir shops，overpower local businesses-and noisy and unmanageable tourist behaviour is common．This weakens the uniqueness of destinations and leads to crowd and waste management pressures．Clearly，tourism brings jobs，investment and economic benefits to destinations．But overtourism occurs when tourism expansion fails to acknowledge that there are limits．Local government and planning authorities have so far been powerless to deal with the irresistible influence of the global tourism supply chain．This has led to widespread "tourist-phobia"-first described by Manuel Delgado more than a decade ago as a mixture of rejection，mistrust and disrespect for tourists．Dealing with overtourism must now be a priority．Managing the flow of tourists seems an improbable and unwelcome task．But some cities have taken extreme measures to limit the effects of overtourism，including the introduction of new or revised taxation arrangements，fines linked to new local laws，and "demarketing"，whereby destinations focus on attracting fewer，high-spending and low impact tourists，rather than large groups．Overtourism is a shared responsibility．City administrators and destination managers must acknowledge that there are definite limits to growth．Putting the wellbeing of local residents above the needs of the global tourism supply chain is vital．Primary consideration must be given to ensuring that the level of visitation fits within a destination's capacity．We need to urgently rethink the way cities are evolving to uphold the rights of their residents．12.Why is Barcelona mentioned in Paragraph 1？______A. To describe how unique the city is．B. To warn people away from popular cities．C. To show how crowded a destination can be．D. To compare the number of visitors to that of locals．13.What is the problem of overtourism？______A. It has destroyed local businesses．B. It has led to higher living expenses．C. It has increased the unemployment rate．D. It has caused mistrust among local communities．14.The reason for overtourism is that ______ ．A. destinations misjudge their capacityB. tourists lack a sense of responsibilityC. governments fail to support the supply chainD. tourists' travelling preference is oversimplified15.According to the writer，what should the local governments do？______A. Take full advantage of tourism．B. Guarantee local people's welfare．C. Advocate a ban on global tourism．D. Control tourism-related businesses．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）A cultural view on personal space It's a well-known fact that the British prefer a large "bubble" of personal space around them．(1) And in South America，a friend may grab you by the arm during conversation to make their point．Now，a study published in the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology has looked into why different cultures have such different approaches to personal space．(2) They developed an earlier study that divided individuals into "contact" and "non-contact" cultures．Contact cultures-southern European，Latin American and Arabian-engaged in more touching and stood closer during conversation than non-contact cultures in northern Europe，North America and parts of Asia．To a degree，this proved correct．Argentina becomes known as the most touchy-feely nation；people here keep the same distance from a stranger as a British person would an acquaintance and a Canadian individual a close friend or partner．（3）______ They come out with the widest distance you should stand from a stranger-more than 1.3m-but one of the narrowest gaps for close friends，just 40cm，compared to nearly 60cm for a British person．So the theory of warm versus cold is not as straightforward as it sounds．(3) The higher a country's average temperature，the closer people will stand to a stranger．But older people in warm climates keep a bigger distance from close friends and stand closer to strangers；women generally keep a greater distance from someone they don't know．The academics leading this study admit that there is a lot more to do．But what we do know is to keep your distance in Canada；prepare for a hug in Argentina．(4) They like to stand closer than anybody．To keep warm，perhaps．A．It's important to get the distance right，though．B．Romanians clearly take longer to establish trust．C．How close we stand to other people varies widely between countries．D．And if you end up on good terms with a Norwegian，don't draw back．E．However，in India people will pack into trains and buses without a second thought．F．One theory the researchers wanted to test was whether climate affects personal space．G．The study certainly found that climate，age and gender have an effect on personal distance across cultures．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Two birthdays，One mistake Zackary Johnson has a birthday coming up in a few days，so it wasn't surprising to have an envelope addressed to him last week．His mom，Glenda，(21) immediately that it was spelled "Zachary" Johnson．She didn't find that unusual because many people spell Zackary's name (22)．But the sender's pre-printed label made her confused．That name didn't (23) up to anyone of her friends or relatives．She asked her husband，"Do you(24) this name？" "Nope，" Steve responded and became somewha(25)．Still，they agreed to(26) the envelope to their son to see what was in it．Zack opened it to(27)＄20 in a birthday card that said "Happy Birthday，Zachary!" He was (28)and was ready to go shopping!!However，the(29)increased for Glenda．The card was unsigned．She was wondering why a(30)would send money to her son and(31)he would know it was Zack's birthday．A variety of scenes can go(32)parents' minds，especially when they hear stories about Internet crimes．They knew they would have to make some inquiries not only to give them （13______ ，but also to protect their son．"I know who that fellow is! He is an old farmer that lives out on Hillberry Road．" Glenda's dad said when he was informed of the(33)．So the couple quickly drove out into the country and found the house．(34)，no one was home．Steve decided to leave a brief but(35)message that the call should be returned as soon as possible．The next day the old farmer called．The farmer's great grandson，Zachary Johnson，had recently moved with his parents to Heavenly Drive．That's the street where Zackary Johnson(36)．The farmer was sure surprised by the(37)of events．He figured he'd have to send another card to his grandson．But Zackary Johnson，who is turning eleven years old in a few days，did the right thing．He and his parents(38) their way down Heavenly Drive to thehome of Zachary Johnson who is turning four years old in a few days．They(39)Zachary's great grandfather's card with the ＄20．Plus，Zackary Johnson wished Zachary Johnson a very Happy Birthday．21. A. expected B. guessed C. added D. noticed22. A. hesitantly B. incorrectly C. quickly D. naturally23. A. match B. back C. call D. build24. A. sign B. like C. bear D. recognize25. A. embarrassed B. discouraged C. concerned D. ashamed26. A. present B. return C. address D. drop27. A. hold B. find C. reach D. pay28. A. relieved B. relaxed C. amused D. excited29. A. unease B. anger C. regret D. sadness30. A. relative B. friend C. stranger D. farmer31. A. who B. what C. when D. how32. A. over B. beyond C. through D. against33. A. faith B. peace C. satisfaction D. confidence34. A. secret B. crime C. conclusion D. situation35. A. Amazingly B. Unfortunately C. Interestingly D. Undoubtedly36. A. urgent B. updated C. warning D. flexible37. A. walks B. travels C. lives D. moves38. A. turn B. order C. error D. trend39. A. changed B. made C. pushed D. cleared40. A. held B. showed C. delivered D. purchased四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A World Environment Day is a UN Environment-led global event，(1) takes place onJune 5 every year and is celebrated by thousands of communities worldwide．Since it began in 1972，it has grown to become the (2) （large）of all the celebrations ofenvironment each year．China owns half the world's electric vehicles and 99% of the world's electric buses．By (3) （host）World Environment Day 2019，the Chinese government will be able to showcase its innovation and progress toward a cleanerenvironment．B Why do people want to go to university？For some，it is the desire to learn．Atuniversity，you (4) （teach）by lecturers and professors who may be leading experts(5) their fields．The opportunity to learn from them is what drives some people (6)（apply）to university．For others，going to university provides the all-important stepping-stone for their careers．However，for the majority of (7) （west）people，university means freedom from home．C Billions of poor people around the world (8) （depend）on the use of wood forcooking．And as they take more and more firewood from wild areas，they are destroying habitats around the world．Wood collection is one reason why many animals have become endangered．This is (9) Dr．Metcalf spends each summer in Africa．He wants to teach women and children in villages how to cook with the sun．He helped create Solar CookersInternational．It's an organization that introduces solar cookers to developing countries(10) teaches people how to use them．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）42.假设你是红星中学学生李华．你的美国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中询问你的高三生活情况．请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1．近况；2．感受；3．愿望．注意：1．词数不少于50；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．Dear Jim，Yours，Li Hua43.假设你是红星中学学生李华．请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，给某英文报刊投稿，记录你参加的绿化社区活动．注意：词数不少于60．提示词：花苗 flower seedling答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】A【解析】1．A．细节题．根据文章第二、三段内容，The old man looked cold， until Norah shouted to him，．． It turned out that Mr． Dan's wife died in March and he had been suffering from depression and anxiety ever since．由此可知，Mr． Dan看起来很严肃、冷酷，直到Norah和他说话．．Mr． Dan的妻子在3月份的时候过世，自那以后他就变得抑郁沮丧了．由此可知，Mr． Dan之所以看起来冷冰冰是因为他一个人，感到孤独．结合选项，故选A．2．D．词义猜测题．根据文章第二段内容，The man stopped and his demeanor changed from distant and serious to warm and friendly ．那人停了下来，他的举止从冷淡严肃变为热情友好．由此可知，换线单词意为"态度"，结合选项，故选D．3．B．细节题．根据文章第三段内容，Tara posted the picture of her daughter and Mr． Dan on Facebook and someone who recogn ized him reached out to her with his contact information．由此可知，Tara把女儿和丹先生的照片贴在facebook上，有人认出了他，就用他的联系方式联系了她，并给她讲述了一些关于丹先生的故事．由此可知，Tara是从陌生人那里得到的关于丹先生的消息，结合选项，故选B．4．A．推理题．根据文章最后一段内容， "If you don't take the time to notice people， you will never know how you can positive ly impact a life，"如果你不花时间去注意别人，你将永远不会知道你如何能对生活产生积极影响，由此可知，在生活中我们应该多关注他人，并给予他人关心和温暖，因为给予可以产生巨大的影响．结合选项，故选A．本文章主要讲述了一个名叫Norah的小女孩用真诚的交流和对话温暖了一个82岁的孤独的老人的心灵，以此告诉读者要多关心、温暖他人．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．5.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】C【解析】1．C 细节理解．根据第一段"The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum，a wildlife rescue center，and a shelter for endangered and illegally-traded foreign animals confiscated（没收）by the U．S．Fish and Wildlife Service．It carries out the mission "Preservation through Education" by educating visitors about the preservation of the environment and the inter-dependence of all living things．Star生态站是一个环境科学博物馆、一个野生动物救援中心，也是美国鱼类和野生动物管理局没收（未收缴）的濒危和非法买卖外国动物的庇护所．它通过教育游客保护环境和所有生物的相互依赖．"可知这个生态站是为了教育游客保护野生动物．故选C．2．D 细节理解．根据第三段"The students also receive an up-close and hands-on experience with our rescued foreign wildlife．学生们还可以亲身体验到我们拯救的外国野生动物．"可知并不是让学生亲自去救援，所以B错误；A、C项文中没有提到；根据第三段" Throughout the field trip， students learn about the latest developments in environmental pro tection and the ways in which wildlife interacts with various ecosystems在整个实地考察过程中，学生们了解了环境保护的最新进展，以及野生动物与各种生态系统的互动方式．"可知在实地考察中学生可以了解野生动物与各种生态系统的互动方式，所以D正确．3．C 细节理解．根据Note这一部分："Our regular public tours times are subject to change without notice． Please call in advance for the most up-to-date information．我们的定期公共旅游时间如有更改，恕不另行通知．请提前致电了解最新信息．生态站在工作日不向公众开放．"可知B、D错误；C正确；A 文中没有提到．故选C．本文是一则广告．文章主要介绍了Star生态站是一个环境科学博物馆、一个野生动物救援中心，也是美国鱼类和野生动物管理局没收（未收缴）的濒危和非法买卖外国动物的庇护所．它通过教育游客保护环境和所有生物的相互依赖，以及来此旅游的相关事宜．1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章起义8.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】D【解析】【文章大意】本文主要向我们介绍了通过步态来识别人的身份的一项新的科学研究：压敏垫。