【市级联考】广东省茂名市化州市2019届高三高考二模英语试题(原卷版)
2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读(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AAlex Palmer says he'll never forget his 13th birthday, not because of a gift or a party, but fire. “It made me realize how valuable life is,” said Alex, a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18, Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus’ engine. “It was jaw-dropping,” he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus’ back door, the bus was already on fire. And some of their schoolmates were still inside. So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack, ” eighth grader Destiny Fain said, “so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids weren’t fighting or pushing. ”As that was going on, sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke. “We saw our friend lying on the ground,” he said, “so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something he’d left behind. “We're all a family,” he told reporters. “So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely, thanks to Alex, Destiny, Marketez and several other kids. By later that day, they were already being called heroes. “I really don’t see it as being a hero,” Alex said, according to The World. “I see it as the right thing to do—helping others before you help yourself.”1. What happened on Alex’ s way home?A. The school bus was on fire suddenly.B. There was a party for Alex’s birthday.C. He received a gift from his classmate.D. Some classmates quarreled with each other.2. By saying "We're all a family.” Marketez probably meantA. We’re brothers in the same family.B. It’s our duty to help each other.C. We’re classmates in the same class.D. The thing left on the bus is mine.3. According to the last paragraph, Alex thought that heA. was not a brave student.B. had the right to do anything.C. had just done what he should do.D. hated to be called a hero by others.BThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.4. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.5. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.6. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.7. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming?A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.CA new look for technology, Solestrom’s new high-tech swimsuits promise to stand out all summer long. First in their new products is Solestrom’s new SmartSwimCMUV Smart Bikini featuring a smart UV meter.The bikini collects UV information through a smart fabric belt and reports the UV index to the wearer with 0.01 exactness. The electronic parts are neatly built into the removable belt, and can be worn even underwater. Next in the list is a lower cost cousin, the SmartSwimCMUV Index Detector Bikini, which has UV sensitive beads that change color1 with the level of UV intensity. The reading gives more of a range rather than an exact number, but for those who simply need to know if the UV is low, moderate or high, this bikini fits the bill.It is now available in Banana Split, more color1 s may become available later in the season. And finally, what could be better than a beach tote with built in energy source? No need to suffer dead batteries in your MP3, just plug them into your Solar Powered Beach Tote for on-the-go mobile charging. This beach tote combines fashion and functionality all in one, lightweight and roomy beach accessory. A built in solar panel charges fully most small electronics in only 2-3 hours of sunlight. Pauline Butler, Media Relations Manger at Solestrom states “the concept of blending fashion and technology is growing at amazing rate, and we are right on the leading edge. Our products are new, creative and meet the need of the young and environmentally conscious crowd.’’Solestrom’s SmartSwinirCMproducts retail from $98. 99- $189. 99,and can be found in their online store, Solestrom. com.8. What is the passage mainly about?A. Famous Solestrom and its Products.B. Fashionable and Functional Beach Tote.C. Smart swimsuits and Solar Powered Beach Tote.D. Where and How to Buy SmartSwirn and the Beach Tote.9. Why are UV sensitive beads used in the SmartSwirnCMUV Index Detector Bikini?A. To give an exact number.B. To know if the UV is low, moderate or high.C. To change color1 with the level of UV intensity.D. To improve the equality of the UV Index Detector Bikini.10. What can we know about Solar Powered Beach Tote?A. Its parts are fixed in the belt.B. It combines lightweight and functionality.C. It can tell the weaver the level of UV intensity.D. It saves people from worrying about dead batteries in their MP3.11. Who will prefer the new products mentioned in the text?A. The young people and the environmentalists.B. People who like to travel all over the world.C. People who love to buy goods online.D. People interested in the latest bag.DHidden beneath the surface in the roots of Earths astonishing and diverse plant life, there exists a biological superhighway linking together the members of the plant kingdom in what researchers call the "wood wide web".The network is comprised of thin threads of fungus (真菌) that grow outwards underground up to a few meters from its partnering plant, meaning that all of the plant life within a region likely connected to one another. The partnership is beneficial for both parties involved, plants provide carbohydrates (碳水化合物) to the funguses and in exchange, the funguses aid in gathering water and providing nutrients to its partnering plant.A study conducted by Rensen Zeng of theSouthChinaAgriculturalUniversityfound that this also allowed for plants to warn one another of potential harm. The study showed Broad Beans used the fungal network to spy on one another for upcoming danger.Like our Internet, this fungal connectivity is also full of crime. Some plants, such as Golden Marigolds have been found to release poisons into the network to slow down the growth of surrounding plants in the fight for water and light. Other plants, such as the Phantom Orchid, do not have the chlorophyll (叶绿素) and must get the necessary nutrients from surrounding plants.Research suggests that animals such as insects and worms may be able to detect slight exchanges of nutrients through the network, allowing them to more easily find delicious roots to feed on; however, this has not been conclusively made clear in experimentation. The more we learn about this phenomenon, the more our understanding of the plant life of our planet will continue to change. Perhaps one day, we may be able to map out these complex networks entirely.12. What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To explain the aim of the web.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To give definition of diverse life.D. To show the importance of plants.13. The criminal behavior of plants can be seen as a way to________.A. compete for survivalB. gather more waterC. take in sunlightD. break natural rules14. What does the last paragraph suggest?A. Animals can also feed on the fungus.B. Nutrient exchanges are too slight to detect.C. No experiment can prove the phenomenon.D. More needs to be done to work out the network.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. The Partnership between PlantsB. The Unknown Roots of the EarthC. The Superhighway Linking the PlantsD. The Mysterious Map Changing the World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。
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广东省茂名市2019届高三第二次高考模拟英语试题[2019茂名二模](含答案)一、选择题每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案,答案不能答在试卷上。
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Ⅰ语言知识及应用 (共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was driving home with my 8-year-old son after a trip to the grocery store. Traffic was light. The sun was shining. A cool autumn breeze was in the air. I was 1 singing along to the song playing on the radio. I pulled to a stop at the intersection and looked both ways. The road was 2 . I slowly started to make a right turn when 3 a car rounded a curve at high speed and came straight at me. I stamped on the breaks of my car killing the engine in the process. The speeder 4 past my dead car missing me by inches without even slowing down.Before I knew it a stream of dirty words was flying from my lips, chasing after the car and its driver. I then looked over to my son who was staring up at me 5 . With a red face and an 6 smile I started the car, pulled back onto the road, and headed home.Later that evening I was reading a book when I heard certain, 7 words coming from my son’s bedroom. He was replaying the incident over and over in his mind and 8 enough to make a sailor blush. Too late I realized the power of those words that had flown from my lips in that moment of 9 . It took a lot of talks about good language and bad language with my 10 to undo the damage of that one incident.That 11 , however, did teach me just how 12 words can be. It helped me to swear off swearing in my own life and to start using 13 that uplift and inspire instead. I slowly 14 that language is a gift from God and should be used to make our world better rather than 15 . I pray that all of your words today are full of love, joy, happiness, and light.1.A.hurriedly B. quietly C. loudly D. lazily2.A. clear B. crowded C. smooth D. long3.A. gradually B. slowly C. silently D. suddenly4.A. walked B. dragged C. zoomed D. crawled5.A. innocently B. differently C. cautiously D. suspiciously6.A. pretended B. confused C. embarrassed D. pleased7.A. confident B. unpleasant C. familiar D. straightforward8.A. training B. promising C. explaining D. swearing9.A. difficulty B. peace C. anger D. hurry10.A. son B. heart C. friend D. driver11.A. evening B. moment C. attempt D. mistake12.A. polite B. clean C. strong D. valuable13.A. acts B. words C. examples D. pictures14.A. admitted B. noticed C. realized D. suspected15.A. safer B. slower C. dirtier D. worse第二节语法填空 (共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16~25的相应位置上。
2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试卷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AElectric Shocks Can Be FatalGovernment statistics recently showed that in theUK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes. A smaller number of people are killed after they touch the power lines outside their homes. Electric shocks can cause a person's heart or breath to stop and are potentially fatal. It is essential for people to learn basic techniques to deal with such emergencies.What to do?● If you are the first person to reach someone who has an electric shock, don't touch him or her!● If the victim is still holding the appliance that gives him or her the shock (e.g. a hair dryer), unplug it or turn off the power at its source.Under no circumstances can you try to move the appliance with your hands!● Ifyou can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.● The victim must remain lying down. If he or she isunconscious, the victim should be placed on his or her side. But he or she should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is ly necessary.● It is essential to maintain the victim's body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸). Keep the victim's head low until professional help arrives.● If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.1. What kind of passage is it?A. An advertisement.B. A horror story.C. A news report.D. First aid emergency advice.2. The underlined sentence implies that ________.A. you should move the applianceB. you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricityC. it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your handsD. it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands3. When a person has got an electric shock, you should ________.A. separate the victim from the appliance and let him sit upB. keep the victim warm and help him or her breathe againC. move the victim onto his or her side if he or she has got neck injuriesD. keep the victim's head high until professional help arrivesBThereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.4. What was the author born to do according to the text?A. Be a basketball player.B. Act and perform.C. Make speeches.D. Teach people.5. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Chance.B. Energy.C. Days.D. Laughter.6. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?A. To help others find their talents.B. To prove his decision was right.C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.D. To encourage people to set a goal.7. What can be the best tile for the text?A. Success Lies in Hard Work.B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C. The Two Important Days in Life.D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.CI had very good parents. My mother came toAmericafromScotlandby herself when she was 11, and she didn’t have much education. My dad was kind of a street kid, and he eventually went into the insurance business, selling nickel policies door to door.One day, my dad asked his boss, “What's the toughest market to sell?” and the insurance guy replied “Well, black people. They don’t buy insurance.” My dad thought, but they have kids; they have families. Why wouldn’t they buy insurance? So he said, “Give meHarlem.”When my dad died in 1994, I talked about him onThe Tonight Show. I told the story of how he worked in Harlem and how he always taught us to be open-minded and not to say or think things of racism (种族主义). Then one day, I got a letter from a woman who was about 75 years old.She wrote that when she was a little girl, a man used to come to her house to collect policies. She said this man was the only white person who had ever come to dinner at their house. The man was very kind to her, she said, and his name was Angelo—was this my father?The letter made me cry. I called her up and said yes, that was in fact my dad, and she told me how kind he had been to her family. Her whole attitude toward white people was based on that one nice man she met in her childhood, who always treated her with kindness and respect and always gave her a piece of candy. From this experience, I learned a valuable life lesson: never judge people and be open-minded and kind to others.8. What did my father do after knowing what was the toughest market to sell?A. He asked his boss to give him some insurance.B. He went toScotlandto improve his education.C. He specially went to white families with kids.D. He choseHarlemto face the toughest challenge.9. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. It was rare that a businessman had dinner in his customer's house.B. Angelo was the only white person to sell insurance inHarlem.C. The little girl admired Angelo very much.D. Racism was a serious problem inAmericaat that time.10. Which of the following can best describe the author’s father?A. Stubborn and generous.B. Patient and intelligent.C. Determined and open-minded.D. Confident and romantic.11. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Memories from a TV Show.B. A Letter from an Old Lady.C. Life Lessons from My Father.D. My Father's Experience inHarlem.DYou’re in a crowd of people who are all asking for the same thing. How do you make your voice heard above the rest? Be different. Don’t shout. Lisa, 25, was waiting to board a plane flying fromLondontoAustriafor Christmaswhen the flight was cancelled.“There were about a hundred of us unable to leave,” she says. “Everyone else was shouting at the airport staff. Instead of joining in, I walked up to the man behind the ticket desk very quietly and said, ‘This must be so awful for you! I don’t know how you deal with these situations—it’s not even your fault. I could never handle it as well as you are.’ Without my even asking, he found me a seat on another airline with an upgrade to first class. He was happy to do a favor forsomeone who was appreciative instead of unfriendliness.”Flattery (恭维) is an essential element of the sweet-talk strategy. “It’s human psychology that stroking a person’s ego (自我) with a few well-directed praises makes them want to prove you right,” says apsychologist. “Tell someone they’re pretty and they’ll instantly fix their hair; praise their sense of humor and they’ll tell a joke.”You need help and there’s ly no reason that the person will want to lend a hand. Allison, 26. a lawyer, realized she’d made a huge mistake on a batch of documents. “The only way I could fix the problem was to get the help of a colleague who I knew didn’t like me,” she said.Allison then went to the woman’s office and explained her problem. “As I was saying to the boss the other day you’re the only person who would know how to handle a situation like this, what would you suggest I do?” “Feeling pumped up (鼓励), she set about helping me and we finished the job on time, and she was happy to help.” Allison said.12. Whatwould have happened at the airport according to paragraph 1?A. The departure hall was filled with noise.B. Someone screamed just lo be different.C. The passengers waited on board patiently.D. The airport stuff were rude to the passengers.13. Why did the man put Lisa on another airline?A. He admired Lisa’s beauty.B. He appreciated her attitude.C. He was ready to help others.D. He was blamed for the cancellation.14. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The potential benefits of ego.B. The strategy to start small talk.C. The great importance of flattery.D. The value of humor in daily life.15. What can we learn about Allison’s colleague?A. She was a popular lawyer.B. She was always ready to help others.C. She always got praise from Allison.D. She did a great favor for Allison eventually.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。
广东省茂名市化州市2019届高三二模考试英语试题

2019年广东省茂名市化州市高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共30.0分)AWriting Contests, Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests, Grants (补助金) & Awards database includes details about the creative writingcontests-including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests,awards for novels, and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Use the online submission system.Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction PrizeA prize of ﹩15,000 is given annually for a novel, or a storycollection. U.S. writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified. Submit a manuscript (手稿) of any length, a brief biography, and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1, 2019.University of Alabama Press, P.O. Box 870380, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.( 773)702-7000.Walt Whitman AwardA prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition. The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1, 2019.Academy of American Poets, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, NewYork, NY10038.( 212)274-0343.Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative EssayA prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay. Using the online submission system, submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee, by November 1, 2019. All entries are considered for publication. Visit the website for complete guidelines.San Jose State University, English Department, One Washington Square, San Jose,CA95192.( 408)924-4425.Brooklyn Nonfiction PrizeA prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn,NewYork, and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible (无形的) qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15, 2019. There is no entry fee.Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize, P.O. Box 491, New York, NY10156.( 207)778-7071.1. Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15,000? ______A. Whoever has written 3 novel books.B. Whoever has published at least 3 books.C. U.S. authors who've published 3 novel books.D. U.S. writers who've written 3 poetry collections.2. What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award? ______A. It will be published as a book of poems.B. It will be read by all the academy members.C. It will be distributed to whoever likes poems.D. It will become a book that will sell well.3. Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ .A. the work must be a writer's real experiencesB. its entry fee is higherC. it has a deadline earlier than themD. the winners have no prize money【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇广告布告类阅读。
2019届广东省化州市高三上学期第二次模拟考试英语试题 扫描版

化州市2019年高考第二次模拟考试试题英语参考答案第二部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)21-23 CBA 24-27 DBCD 28-31CBAD 32-35 ADAC第二节七选五 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)36-40 DACBF第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)41-45 CBADB 46-50 DABCA 51-55 CBDDA 56-60 DCBCA第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)61.as 62.to celebrate 63.features 64.written 65.basic66.living 67.first 68.an 69.that/who 70.consideration第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(每小题1分,满分10分)Dear Tommy,\I’m glad to hear that you are very interested for Guoxue(国学). Let me to give you a simple in 删掉tointroduction.Generally speaking, Guoxue refers to the excellent traditional Chinese culture, which includeincludes philosophy, literature, history, music, painting and so on. Guoxue has been playing an increasingincreasinglyimportant part in China, especially for us students. Not only^it tell us how to study, but it alsodoesteaches us what to live. More and more Guoxue course are given in schools of different levels allhow coursesover China.If you want to get the better understanding of Guoxue, you are welcome to China to learn it,afeel it and enjoy them. I’m sure you’ll benefit from live in two different cultures. I’m looking it livingforward to seeing you soon in China.Yours,Wang Kai第二节书面表达(满分25分)One possible version:Dear Eric,I feel terribly sorry that I can’t attend the traditional Chinese painting exhibition to be held next Sunday with you. Therefore, I’m writing to apologize to you, wishing you could generously forgive my impolite behavior.So attracted by traditional Chinese paintings are you that I guess you must be disappointed, for I’m afraid that I will fail to keep your appointment. You know it is the last thing I want to do. Unfortunately, my grandpa caught a serious cold several days ago due to climate change and he is still in hospital now. My family should take care of my grandpa these days, which is our absolute duty and fundamental responsibility. As a consequence, I can’t make any excuse to be absent. I sincerely hope that you can understand my situation.Once again, I am deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused and please accept my sincere apology.Yours sincerely,Li Hua。
2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年化州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考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APlan Your Visit to the British MuseumWe've made a few changes to ensure you can safely enjoy your visit:How to book tickets·Tickets for the permanent collection can only be hooked online in advance.·To book tickets for exhibitions, visit our exhibition pages. If you want to guarantee your visit to the permanent collection as well as the exhibition on your visit, you will need to book a separate ticket.·We are limiting numbers of people in the museum to ensure there is room for you to safely enjoy your visit. Everyone, including members and volunteers, will therefore need to book a free, timed ticket in advance.Important information about your ticket booking·You can book up to six tickets for people who live in the same family.·We will email yourticket to you, and you will need to show it either printed out or on your device (设备) when you arrive.·Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket-we cannot guarantee admission before or after it.Following the routeWe have created a new one-way route through the museum which will allow you to safely explore world cultures from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and from the Americas to Africa.·View a map of the route (Open in a new window).·Our audio guides (音频指南) are not available. However, youcan pay to download the audio introductions from iTunes (Open in a new window) or Google Play (Open in a new window) to each of the galleries and listen on your own device. Please remember to bring along your own headphones.1.Why does the museum offer timed tickets?A.To earn more money.B.To hire more volunteers.C.To save room for collections.D.To control the number of visitors.2.How can a visitor learn about the new route in advance?A.View an online map.B.Buy a new headphone.C.Buy audio guides from the museum.D.Download video introductions from iTunes.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.On a website.D.In a report.BMy mother is a teacher. I often asked her, “ Why do you teach? What keeps you teaching?” The answer was always the same. “There is always that one child, that one moment that is worth it.”Now, I am a teacher, too. But different from my mother, I teach students challenging activities outdoors. And when my mother asked me the similar questions, my answer was, “It’s that one child, that one special moment.”One of those moments happened recently. I was working with a group of girls in a four-week programme. Everything went on well through the “Team” events and we were moving on to a“High” one called the Wire Walk.In the Wire Walk, each girl had to climb up the pegs in a tree to a wire, 8 meters high, and then walk across it. Of course, everything was safe for sure.When it was Susie's turn, it seemed that she didn't really want to. I asked Susie if she was ready. She answered softly, “I suppose.”Now, Susie was at the foot of the tree. She started to make the long reach. Then I found Susie was becoming nervous with every step. I realized she would not go much further.Susie was halfway up. Then she stopped and held the tree tight, looking very afraid. Her eyes were closed. With her face against the tree, she cried, “I can't.”The other girls sat in silence. I talked quietly to Susie, trying to relax her. I talked for a long time till I ran out of words.“I will still be your friend no matter what, Susie!” Mary broke the silence.To my surprise, Susie lifted her head and looked up to the wire. Then she turned to look down at Mary and smiled. Mary smiled back.Finally, Susie made it all the way across that wire. When she returned to the ground, the first hug she looked for was from Mary. We all cheered. Moments like this keep me doing what I do.4. Why did Susie stop halfway up to the wire?A. It was too high for her to reach.B. She was too afraid to move on.C. Something was wrong with it.D. The teacher asked her to do it.5. Why did Mary break the silence?A. To try again herself.B. To relax the writer.C. To encourage Susie.D. To draw Susie's attention.6. What can we learn from the story of Susie?A. Helping others is helping ourselves.B. A word of encouragement matters a lot.C. Outdoor activities bring peoplecloser than ever.D. A good method plays an important role in teaching.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. The Wire WalkB. That One MomentC. Fear and CourageD. The Young HeartsCPigeons inLondonhave a bad reputation. Some people call them flying rats. And many blame them for causing pollution with their droppings. But now the birds are being used to fight another kind of pollution in this city of 8.5 million.“The problem for air pollution is that it’s been largely ignored as an issue for a long time,” says Andrea Lee, who works for the London-based environmental organization Client Earth. “People don’t realize how bad it is, and how it actually affects their health.”London’s poor air quality is linked to nearly 10,000 early deaths a year. Lee says, citing(引用)a report released by the city manager last year. If people were better informed about the pollution they’ re breathing, she says, they could pressure the government to do something about it.Nearby, on a windy hill inLondon’s Regent’s Park, an experiment is underway that could help—the first week of flights by the Pigeon Air Patrol. It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy, the director for DigitasLBi, a marketing firm, won a London Design Festival contest last year to show how a world problem could be solved using Twitter. Duquesnoy, fromFrance, chose the problem of air pollution.“Basically, I realized how important the problem was,” he says. “But also I realized that most of the people around me didn’t know anything about it.” Duquesnoy says he wants to better measure pollution, while at the same time making the results accessible to the public through Twitter.“So”, he wondered, “how could we go across the city quickly collecting as much data as possible?” Drones were his first thought. But it’s illegal to fly them overLondon. “But pigeons can fly aboveLondon, right?” he says. “They live—actually, they are Londoners as well. So, yeah, I thought about using pigeons equipped with mobile apps. And we can use not just street pigeons, but racing pigeons, because they fly pretty quickly and pretty low.”So it might be time for Londoners to have more respect for their pigeons. The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the city’s air.8. What can we infer aboutLondon’s air quality from Paragraph 2?A. Londoners are very satisfied with it.B. The government is trying to improve it.C Londoners should pay more attention to it.D. The government has done a lot to improve it.9. Duquesnoy attended the London Design Festival to _________.A. entertain Londoners.B. solve a world problem.C. design a product for sale.D. protect animals like pigeons.10. Why did Duquesnoy give up using drones to fly acrossLondon?A. Because they are too expensive.B. Because they fly too quickly.C. Because they are forbidden.D. Because they fly too high.11. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Clean air inLondon.B. London’s dirty secret.C. London’s new pollution fighter.D. Causes of air pollution inLondon.DA dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years,her heart melted(融化).Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon,the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her,but when she tried to take him homewith her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.12.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.C. A local reporter brought him food and water.D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.13. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed surprisingly.B. Spread quickly.C. Appeared gradually.D. Fell directly.14. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?A. Shocked.B. Regretful.C. Touched.D. Proud.15. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.D. No one knows the result until the last minute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。
2019-2020学年茂名市实验中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年茂名市实验中学高三英语第二次联考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AI truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”1. What motivated the author to finish her ride?A. Her family's encouragement.B. Her own instruction for children.C. The beautiful scenery and weather.D. The careful and thorough preparation.2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________.A. show her guilt for her daughterB. prove that riding is a tough taskC. persuade her daughter to give upD. indicate she was proud of Emalee3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story?A. Never say die.B. Do nothing by halves.C. Children are what the mothers are.D. Every mother's child is handsome.BPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitatsis more severe than ever.4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.CA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.8. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond10. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband11. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueDThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples ofsoilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.13. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.14. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.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。
2019广东二模英语试题及答案

2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 广东省英语模拟试卷(二)本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
全卷满分120分, 考试用时120分钟。
注意事项: 1.因本试卷不考听力, 第Ⅰ卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始, 试题序号从“21”开始。
2.答卷前, 考生须认真核对条形码上的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号, 并将其贴在指定位置, 然后用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将自己所在的县(市、区)、学校以及自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡和试卷的指定位置, 并用2B铅笔在答题卡的“考生号”处填涂考生号。
3.回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑; 回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A You may have your favorite family spots on Long Island where you frequently take the kids. But there may be unexpected places you haven't explored yet.American Air power Museum A nonprofit organization, AAM's mission is to preserve the legacy(遗产)of all Americans who sacrificed themselves to defend our liberties. They seek educate new generations about their courage, bravery and heroism by presenting aircraft and armor(盔甲)in tire museum through displays, exhibits and programs. Telephone: 020 7841 3600Cradle of Aviation Museum The Cradle of Aviation Museum features more than 75 planes and spacecraft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands- on exhibits in nine galleries. A favorite among kids is the Sesame Street show featuring Big Bird, Elmo and more as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star thesun and the moon. Telephone: 020 7414 3428Tackapausha Museum Head to Tackapausha Museum in Seafaford and get in touch with nature. Each month, the museum has scheduled presentations and live exhibits featuring preying birds,reptiles,amphibians and new Egyptian fruit bats. The museum also offers environmental education programs and opportunities to get involved in community service projects. Telephone: 020 7967 1066Long Island Children's Museum Parents looking for educational fun can head to the Long Island Children's Museum. At the Bricks &. Sticks exhibit, kids can build and discover more about our 3-D world through playing with blocks and interactive software. At Climb It, kids can play all day in a two-story climbing structure. The Communication Station will allow kids to learn all about every different aspect of communication from how news is broadcast to how their favorite cartoon characters are created. The most popular exhibit is the large bubble (泡泡) area where kids can blow bubbles and even step inside one giant bubble. Telephone: 020 7405 212721. Which museum offers a chance to appreciate the diversity of wildlife? A. American Air power Museum B. Cradle of Aviation Museum. C. Tackapausha Museum. D. Long Island Children' Museum.22. Whet is an astronaut lover likely to call for further information? A.020 7841 3600. B.020 7414 3428. C.020 7967 1066. D.020 7405 2127.23. What can the kids do at the Long Island Children's Museum? A. Test out a 3-D printer. B. Blow colorful bubbles. C. Play with blocks at virtual reality. D. Be dressed up as cartoon characters.B Rachel Harrington wants her children to have nutritious packed lunches enjoy at school, but she gets discouraged Trying tn create them."Making lunches for my kids is one of my least least favorite activities. I’d like to do it the night before but that never happens," said the mother of two "There are a lot complaint "It's hard work. She's happy to outsoure (外包) two days a week to a business“Having two days off is like a dream," she said.“Sometimes I forgot that it was a Red Apple Lunch day. When I realize 1 do not have to make lunches, I'm so happy. Families around the country are finding new options for their children's lunches, thanks to a growing number of delivery options meeting the demands of students. Some deliver to the schools, others to homes. As for teens calling in their own food deliveries, some schools allow it and others don't. Lisa Farrell launched Red Apple Lunch after market research proved her doubt that lunch packing was a“stress point " for parents.“You only have so much time in the day," she said.“Some customers didn't like what was offered at the school. Folks just needed another option.”She and her team pack healthy lunches, combining local food when possible and deliver them to homes so that kids can take them to school the next two days The company delivers two lunches on Monday and two on Wednesday. When Spencer Wood's daughter forgot her lunch last spring he arrange a 1ot red Apple Lunch to deliver her a meal. “I called the school to make sure it was OK,and they said families do it all the time," said Mr Wood, of Canal Winchester,Ohio. "They were very he driver." His 12 -year-old helpful, telling me when to have it sent and reminding me to tip the he said.daughter, Madison, loved the special delivery of macaroni and cheese.24. What does Rachel Harrington think of making lunches for her kids: A. Enjoyable. B. Tiring. C. Meaningful. D. Scaring.25. Why did the Red Apple Lunch come into existence? A. To enrich food diversities in school. B. To offer healthier lunches to students. C. To develop a new program for its company. D. To ease the stress of preparing lunches on parents.26. Which of the following best describe Lisa Farrell? A. Experienced and helpful. B. Generous and adventurous. C. Practical and sharp minded. D. Enthusiastic and warm-hearted.27. What can be the best title of the text? A. Advantages of School Lunch Packing B. The Change for the School Cafeteria C. An Alternative to the School Lunch Packing D. The Founding of Red Apple Lunch CompanyC The Mona Lisa effect describes the phenomenon where the eyes in a portrait seem to follow the person looking at it, no matter where the person stands in the room. The effect was obviously named after Leonardo da Vinci s famous painting featuring the woman with the mysterious smile and the steady stare. But ironically (讽刺地), a new study/ finds that Mona Lisa may not be all that interested in tracking her observers. Two researchers from Bielefeld University in Germany found that the famous subject of the painting, also known, as "La Gioconda",is actually looking just over your right shoulder. For the experiment , Horstmann and his research assistant Sebastian Loth gathered two dozen participants to take a look at the eyes of the painting. But they didn't just ask them if they thought Mona Lisa was looking their way. Instead they displayed part of her face on a computer screen, then asked volunteers to measure her stare using a carpenter's ruler that was held horizontally between them and the screen. Although the computer screen and the participants stayed in the same spot, the ruler was moved closer and farther from the screen during the trial. In addition, the researchers modified the size of Mona Lisa 's face and how much of her features were visible to see if that changed the perception of her stare. I he images showed varying degrees of rise一from 30 to70 percent with some showing her entire face and others showing just her eyes and nose. The researchers also moved the images several centimeters to the left and to the right, so the Participants wouldn’t just pick the same measurement on the ruler each time. Horstmann and Loth published their results in the journal i-perception where they were very clear in their conclusion.“We conclude from the measurements that the; lack of evidences due to the declaration being objectively false: Mona Lisa does not stare at the viewer ,” theywrote.“There is no doubt about the existence of the Mona Lisa effect---it just does not occur with Mona Lisa herself.28. What does the new study find? A. The Mona Lisa effect does exist. B. The reason for Mona Lisa smile. C. What is the origin of the real Mona Lisa. D. Mona Lisa is not Straightly looking at the viewer.29. What were the participants required to do during the experiment? A. To operate a computer as they moved. B. To measure the direction of the stare with a ruler. C. To count the direction of the stare with a computer. D. To evaluate the distance between each participant.30. Which can best replace the underlined word“"modified” in paragraph 3?A. Estimated.B. Changed.C. Enlarged.D. Described.31. What do Horstmann and Loth think of the new finding? A. It's reasonable and clear. B. It's beyond expectation. C. It's short of solid evidence. D. It's consistent with previous studies.D We have all been there. In a rush to leave the house we grab ou phone6 a head out of the door, realizing all too late that the battery is dead because we forgot 1oprog it into the table cloth. Or perhaps we have not. But this could be be future that scientists hope to explore with eletr6nic sheets that charge our Mobile phones, laptops and other equipment by harvesting energy from the world around us. In a step in that direction, scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT)have created super- thin,bendy materials that absorb wireless Internet and other electromagnetic waves in the air and turn them into electricity. The lead researcher, Tomas Palacios, said the breakthrough smoothed the way for energy- harvesting covers ranging from table cloths to giant packing for buildings that catch energy from the environment to power sensors and other electronics. Palacios and his colleagues connected a bendy antenna(天线)to a flexible semiconductor(半导体)layer only three atoms thick. The antenna picks up wifi and other radio frequency signals and turns them into a current. This flows into a special semiconductor, where it is changed into a direct electrical current. Researchers have made energy-harvesting“rectennas ( rectifying antenna )”before,but existing equipment is made from conventional semiconductors which are inflexible, fragile and practically impossible to make in large sheets. The wi-fi signals can fill an office with more than 100 microwatts of power that is ripe to be collected by energy-harvesting equipment. The MIT system has an efficiency (效率) of between 30% and 40%,producing about 40 microwatts when exposed to signals bearing 150microwattsof power in laboratory tests.“It doesn't. sound like much compared with the 60watts that a computer needs, but you can still do a lot with it,” Palacios said. “ You can design a wide range of sensors, for environmental monitoring or chemical and biological sensing, which operate at the single microwatt level.” Medical equipment is another potential application. Because wi-fi and similar radio-frequency signals pass through people, energy-harvesting covers could be applied to implanted sensors to provide them with enough power to send out health data to an outside receiver.32. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The phoneB. The door.C. The sheetD. The table.33. What is special about the new breakthrough? A. It can harvest wi-fi energy. B. It is super thin and flexible. C It can power all the electronics D. It smooths the way of receiving signals34. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A The team will focus on improving efficiency of the new equipment. B. A single device can harvest half of the energy in an office. C. Palacios is pleased with the fie of the new。
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2019年广东省茂名市化州市高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共30.0分)AWriting Contests,Grants & Awards in 2019 The Writing Contests,Grants (补助金)& Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests-including poetry contests,short story competitions,essay contests,awards for novels,and more-that we've published in "Poets & Writers Magazine" during the past year.We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it.Use the online submission system.Catherine Doctorow Innovative Fiction PrizeA prize of ﹩15,000 is given annually for a novel,or a story collection.U.S.writers who have published at least three books of fiction are qualified.Submit a manuscript (手稿)of any length,a brief biography,and a list of three previously published books of fiction with a ﹩25 entry fee by November 1,2019.University of Alabama Press,P.O.Box 870380,Tuscaloosa,AL 35487.(773)702-7000.Walt Whitman AwardA prize of ﹩5,000 is given annually for a poetry collection by a poet who has not published a book of poems in a standard edition.The winning book will also be distributed to 5,000 members of the Academy of American Poets.Submit a manuscript of 48 to 100 pages with a ﹩35 entry fee by November 1,2019.Academy of American Poets,75 Maiden Lane,Suite 901,NewYork,NY10038.(212)274-0343.Gabriele Rico Challenge in Creative EssayA prize of ﹩1,333 is given annually for an essay.Using the online submission system,submit an essay of up to 5,000 words with a﹩20 entry fee,by November 1,2019.All entries are considered for publication.Visit the website for complete guidelines.San Jose State University,English Department,One Washington Square,San Jose,CA95192.(408)924-4425.Brooklyn Nonfiction PrizeA prize of ﹩500 is given annually for a work of nonfiction that is set in Brooklyn,NewYork,and expresses the region's "rich soul and intangible (无形的)qualities through the writer's actual experiences of Brooklyn." Submit an essay of up to 2,500 words by November 15,2019.There is no entry fee.Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize,P.O.Box 491,New York,NY10156.(207)778-7071.1. Who has the qualification to attend the contest for the prize of﹩15,000?______A. Whoever has written 3 novel books.B. Whoever has published at least 3 books.C. U.S.authors who've published 3 novel books.D. U.S.writers who've written 3 poetry collections.2. What will happen to your manuscript if you win Walt Whitman Award?______A. It will be published as a book of poems.B. It will be read by all the academy members.C. It will be distributed to whoever likes poems.D. It will become a book that will sell well.3. Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize is different from the other three writing contests in that ______ .A. the work must be a writer's real experiencesB. its entry fee is higherC. it has a deadline earlier than themD. the winners have no prize moneyBWhen a special occasion arrives,a colorful gift bag or a box often finds its way to a doorstep,an office desk or a mailbox.But once in a while,a present arrives at an unexpected moment as a reminder that someone is thinking about us.Wanda Anderson of Richland,US,remembers such a gift.The rosebushes were finally in full bloom on that day in spring.Seeing roses always brings to mind Wanda's childhood memories.To this young girl,those flowers were a luxury."We never had money to buy extra things,so even a tired rose was something to cherish," Wanda said.Nowadays,to have a backyard filled with many different roses is pure enjoyment.Wanda especially loves the very first blooms.Her husband,Dale,devotedly tends the roses and knows this little fact about his wife.So,on this particular morning,he picked the very first flowers of spring,fresh from the garden.But as Dale came back into the house,he was met by a neighbor who had stopped in for a quick visit.As the woman turned to go,Dale graciously (有风度地)handed the roses to her.And even though their visitor insisted she didn't want to takethem,she was repeatedly convinced that the flowers were hers to keep."I told her I was happy for her to have the roses,but I really wasn't," Wanda said,recalling the emotions she was feeling right then.Seeing her very precious first blooms go out of the door filled her with regret,and a bit of selfishness.Throughout the rest of the morning,Wanda argued with herself,knowing logically it was "better to give than to receive." Nevertheless,she wished she could have kept the roses for herself.Later that day,the couple headed to the post office,where Wanda waited outside in the car.Then,without warning,an older woman suddenly appeared at the car's open window,with a bunch of multicolored roses in her arms."These are for you," she said,giving the flowers to Wanda."They're my first blooms this spring." Totally surprised and overwhelmed (不知所措的),Wanda thanked the woman and bent for a moment to inhale (吸入)the roses' rich fragrance.When she looked back,the mysterious visitor was gone.To this day,that "special delivery" changed Wanda.Now,her very first blooms always go to someone else,as a reminder that someone is thinking of them.4. Why does Wanda love roses so much?______A. She thinks that they stand for pure love.B. She was given them often as a child.C. Her husband always sends her roses.D. She couldn't afford them when she was young.5. How did Wanda feel after the neighbor left?______A. Worried.B. Upset.C. Satisfied.D. Relieved.6. What changed Wanda's opinion of giving gifts?______A. The flowers her husband bought her.B. The gifts her neighbor gave back to her.C. The roses she received from a stranger.D. A mysterious delivery she got from the post office.7. Why does Wanda always give away her roses to others now?______A. To show off her beautiful flowers.B. To prove that she isn't selfish.C. To surprise people she loves.D. To show that she's thinking of them.CDid you know that people who live in different parts of China have different habits and preferences?For example,people from southern China prefer to eat vegetables,while people from north China like to eat meat.But what causes these differences?According to a new study published in the journal Cell in October,gene variations (基因变异)might be responsible for these differences,Xinhua reported.In the study,researchers from Chinese genome-sequencing (基因组测序)firm BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women.The women came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.The researchers found that there are six gene frequencies that are different among people from both northern and southern China.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have evolved,affecting their food preferences,immunities (免疫性)to illness and physical traits (特点),the New York Times reported.The researchers reported that a variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people than it is in southern people.It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢)fatty acids (脂肪酸),which suggests a diet that is rich in meat.According to Xinhua,this is due to climate differences.Northern China is at a higher latitude,which means it's cold and dry throughout the whole year.This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in.Therefore,northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups.Most people in southern China carry the gene CR1,which protects against malaria (疟疾).This is because malaria was once quite common in southern China.In order to survive,the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease.However,people in the south are also more vulnerable to certain blood-borne illnesses,as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners.Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene,which causes dry earwax (耳屎),less body odor and fewer sweat secretions (分泌),The New York Times reported.These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments.Southerners are less likely to have this gene,as it did not evolve in their population.8. What's the new study mainly about?______A. The genes of Chinese minority groups.B. Habits of people from different regions of China.C. Differences in the genes of people from different parts of China.D. Physical differences between northerners and southerners.9. A variation of the gene FADS2can help our body ______ .A. store fatB. digest meatC. fight diseaseD. control body temperature10. The underlined word "vulnerable" in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .A. unprotectedB. uninterestedC. generousD. responsible11. Compared with people in south China,most northerners ______ .a.are immune to malariab.catch blood-borne illnesses easilyc.have less body odord.sweat less frequentlyA. abB. bcC. bdD. cdDOne day your pocket might power your smartphone.Soon you may never have to worry about your smartphone running out of juice.Your clothing will simply power it back up for you.That's the word from scientists at China's Chongqing and Jinan Universities in a study just published in the journal ACS Nano.Researchers have been hard at work during the last few years trying to create wearable energy,or clothes that can charge things.The assumption is simple.People today rely heavily upon devices such as smartphones and tablets.And they're looking for ways to recharge these devices on the go.So if you could design clothing fabric that could make use of solar power -one of the most widely available and inexhaustible renewable energy sources - you'd be able to charge your various devices with ease.Scientists have had some past success creating energy-harvesting fibers.But there was always one problem when they tried to fashion these threads into self-powered smart clothes:The fibers they designed got damaged during the clothing manufacturing process,namely during the weaving and cutting.The Chongqing and Jinan University scientists say they've solved this problem because the energy-collecting and energy-storing threads theycreated are highly flexible - each individual thread is easily bendable,and not simply the fabric as a whole.The team's sample textile can be fully charged to 1.2 volts in 17 seconds by exposure to sunlight - enough voltage that your future smart T-shirt or smart dress might be able to power small electronics.It's durable,too;their research showed there was no descent in the fabric after 60 days.But don't worry that this means the fabric is similar to rough cloth.The scientists note their textile can be fashioned into numerous different patterns,and tailored into any designed shape,without affecting performance.12. What does the underlined phrase "running out of juice" in Paragraph 1 mean?______A. Being lacking in energy.B. Wanting to have some juice.C. Being picked out of a drink.D. Having some water running out.13. Why could smart dress charge a phone?______A. A solar cell is attached to the dress.B. The fabric of the textile contains current.C. The fabric of the textile is easily bendable.D. The fabric of the textile could collect and store the solar energy.14. What is the scientists' attitude towards the scientific technology?______A. Optimistic.B. Pessimistic.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.15. This passage is written to ______ .A. persuade readers to buy new clothesB. inform readers of the ways to use their devicesC. introduce new wearable energy to readersD. remind readers to wear smart clothes二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)You've probably heard the phrase "go outside and get some fresh air" before.Breathing fresh air can make us feel more energetic.___16___.According to a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO),nine out of every 10 people on the planet breathe polluted air every day.Polluted air can get deep inside your lungs when you breathe,causing diseases like lung cancer and heart disease.Around 7 million people die every year from breathing polluted air.___17___,mainly in Asia andAfrica.Among the world's 20 most polluted cities,14 are in India.Some of the biggest sources of air pollution include factories and vehicles.In some regions,sand and desert dust,as well as the burning of waste,also cause air pollution.___18___.More than 40 percent of the world's population is still using woodstoves (木柴炉)or open fires to make meals and heat their homes.This creates harmful particles (颗粒)and gases indoors.___19___.India has provided 37 million poor people with free liquified Petroleum gas (液化石油气),while Mexico City has created cleaner vehicle standards.Maria Neira,the WHO's head of public health,said China has set a good example to the world in improving air quality."___20___," she said.A.More than 90 percent of these deaths happen in low-income and middle-income countriesB.Although this problem is serious,the good news is that countries are taking action to fight itC.Another large source of air pollution can be found in some people's homesD.However,not everyone in the world has the chance to enjoy itE.Air pollution is a serious problem around the worldF.There is a big step at the government level in China declaring war on air pollutionG.People who work outdoors are more directly harmed by air pollution三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)A story spread around that a 13-year-old boy fell into a river of sewage(下水道)and was saved by rescuers.The boy,Phil,was ___21___more than 12 hours in the city's ___22___underground sewage system.It is ___23___with waste liquids and other waste materials,which were ___24___.Phil had been playing at a public park with other ___25___during a family gathering on Sunday.At one point,the children were on pieces of wood that___26___an opening leading to the sewage system.One of the wooden boards___27___.The boy fell about eight meters down and ___28___in fast-moving waste water.The other children___29___told adults what had happened.The adults then called an emergency telephone line for help.Rescuers immediately began ___30___Phil underground.They set cameras on floatation devices,which they put into the sewage system.Rescuers finally ___31___Phil after seeing images of handprints on a pipe.A crew of sanitation(卫生系统)workers hurried to the ___32___ and opened a hole.The first thing they ___33___was "Help!"The crew lowered down a ___34___rope to Phil.The boy held onto the rope while workers___35___himup.By the time workers found Phil,about 700 meters of pipes had been ___36___during a 12-hour period.Phil was found less than two kilometers from where he fell in.He was taken to a ___37___for a full physical examination and to be reunited with his ___38___.More than 100 people took part in the___39___of Phil.Phil was able to find a small area of breathable air and ___40___there until he was found.21. A. kept B. hidden C. trapped D. shut22. A. tiny B. dangerous C. dry D. unknown23. A. filled B. faced C. compared D. occupied24. A. dusty B. unusual C. useless D. poisonous25. A. visitors B. kids C. strangers D. parents26. A. carved B. fixed C. connected D. covered27. A. broke B. sank C. existed D. survived28. A. swam B. landed C. suffered D. fought29. A. seriously B. eventually C. quickly D. exactly30. A. searching for B. caring about C. turning to D. calming down31. A. lifted B. stuck C. found D. caught32. A. water B. area C. block D. street33. A. saw B. felt C. feared D. heard34. A. thin B. short C. loose D. long35. A. pulled B. packed C. picked D. waked36. A. judged B. selected C. removed D. inspected37. A. park B. school C. hospital D. club38. A. friends B. family C. class D. relatives39. A. struggle B. game C. rescue D. adventure40. A. waited B. relaxed C. exposed D. shouted四语法填空Chinese-American community groups are preparing to hold their second annual International Confucius Cultural Festival(孔子文化节)on Sept,28 in Flushing Queens,New York City's eastern most borough(市镇).The event serves not only ___41___a spectacular ceremony to memorize the world-famous Chinese philosopher,but a chance___42___(celebrate)Chinese culture together with other local communities,said Wang Lizhi,president of America East Shandong Association(AESA).Co-sponsored by AESA,America East Shandong Chamber of Commerce and Confucius Education Foundation Inc,the festival ___43___(feature)recitation of the "Di Zi Gui" literally translated as "Standards for being a Good Pupil and Child," a book ___44___(write)based on Confucius' teachings that emphasize the___45___(base)necessities for being a good person and guidelines for___46___(live)in harmony with others,as well as Chinese traditional dances,Shandong folk music and photo exhibitions.The groups hosted the___47___(one)International Confucius Cultural Festival in Flushing on Sept.28 last year to celebrate the 2,568th anniversary of the birth of Confucius (551BC-479BC).Confucius was ___48___extraordinary educator and philosopher,and founded Confucianism.It was he___49___first set up private schools and received students from every walk of life without___50___(consider)of their social status.五、短文改错(本大题共1小题,共10.0分)51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文.文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处.错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改.增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号,并在其下面写出该加的词.删除:把多余的词用(\)划掉.修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词.注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分.Dear Tommy,I'm glad to hear that you are very interested for Guoxue(国学).Let me to give you a simple introduction.Generally speaking,Guoxue refers to the excellent traditional Chinese culture,which include philosophy,literature,history,music,painting and so on.Guoxue has been playing an increasing important part in China,especially for us students.Not only it tell us how to study,but it also teaches us what to live.More and more Guoxue course are given in schools of different levels all over China.If you want to get the better understanding of Guoxue,you are welcome to China to learn it,feel it and enjoythem.I'm sure you'll benefit from live in two different cultures.I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.Yours,Wang Kai六、书面表达(本大题共1小题,共25.0分)52.假定你是李华,你和你的留学生朋友Eric约定好下周日一起参加市里举办的中国国画展(the traditional Chinese painting exhibition),但你因故不能赴约.请给他写封邮件,内容包括:1.表示歉意;2.解释原因.注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯.3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数.Dear Eric,____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely,Li Hua。