【5月14日广东佛山二模英语】2020年广东省佛山市高三教学质量检测二(二模)英语试题含答案
2020 年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）英语本试卷共8 页，满分120 分，考试用时120 分钟。
注意事项： 1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，用2B 铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号及试卷类型（A），并将条形码贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。
因听力另考，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
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3.答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
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4.考试结束后，将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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhich country can you travel to in 2020 that will allow you to go for longer, enjoy a higher standard, and save more money? The following destinations offer accommodation, transportation, and food for less.Kyrgyzstan, $25/dayKyrgyzstan is the choice for most travelers interested in trying out Central Asia, and most well-suited to travelers of all budgets. Food is cheap, so is getting around using the minibuses. You can find hostels and local home stays for less than $10. Meals cost $4 – $8 per day.Romania, $33/dayIf you are planning a European trip that’s affordable and a little bit off the beaten path, Romania is perfect for you. Unlike other popular places, many charming towns here remain unknown to most foreigners. You can also take free walking tours in the numerous historical sites. Hostels run $10 – $15 per night, food is hearty and delicious, and the public transportation is reliable and affordable. Meals cost $10 – $15 per day.Arizona & Utah, $55/dayFor an American Southwest road trip, you’ll spend an average of $110/day when you are solo. If you have just one other person, you’d be able to split the costs almost perfectly in half. If you have two other people along, take it down to one third and so on. The more the merrier.South Africa, $40/dayAny hostels in South Africa are in beautiful settings and each has a unique personality, and affordable too. Food can get expensive. To save money, cook your own food. Grocery stores are plentiful and have reasonable prices. By at least cooking your own breakfast, you can save a lot of money. The best (and possibly cheapest) way to get around the country is to rent a car and share with 3 other people. Meals cost $12 – $15 per day.21.What makes Romania different from the other places?A.Nice hostels.B.Delicious food.C.Less-visited towns.D.Cheap transportation.22.What may the author recommend for travelling in South Africa?A.Drive your own cars.B.Cook your own lunches.C.Stay in excellent hotels.D.Find unique travel partners.23.What feature do the four destinations share?A.They’re famous for historical places.B.They’re the best places for travelling.C.They have convenient public transportation.D.They’re good travel choices for saving money.BHot dogs, peanuts, an orderly green field: Sal Miyake loves everything about her first baseball game – a love shared by author Scott Simon as a kid at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.Sal is the main character in Simon’s first kids novel, Sunnyside Plaza. To create her world, Simon made use of his job at a halfway house when he was 19 years old. He cared for adults with mental disabilities. Working the evening shift, he made sure they brushed their teeth and took their medicine before bedtime.“All my life I’ve wanted to write about that experience,” said Simon, a journalist who hosts Weekend Edition Saturday for a radio station. He said the job changed his life.Like Simon’s long-ago clients, Sal lives in a home for adults with mental challenges. It’s called Sunnyside Plaza. Sal is kind and hard-working, and she helps the cook in the kitchen every day. She is also very observant. Sal may not be able to read, but she notices details that others often miss. When some of her Sunnyside friends begin to die, Sal tries to figure out why. Because of her disability, people don’t always take her seriously, but others help, sometimes in surprising ways.At the halfway house, “I enjoyed getting to know people who at first sight seemed a world away from me,” said Simon. “Then I realized how much we had in common. We talked and joked. I liked spending time with them.” One of Simon’s favorite memories: taking 12 of the residents to a Chicago Cubs baseball game, where their amazement mirrors Sal’s in the book.Simon based Sal on several people he knew, and he did additional research to make sure her voice and viewpoint are believab le. “I wanted to get all this right,” said Simon. “The books you read when you’re young really stay with you.” For him, this meant the classics his mother guided him to, including his favorites Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.24.What do we know about Sal Miyake from the text?A.She resembles Simon in personality.B.She is an imaginary person in a fiction.C.She loves playing baseball with Simon.D.She works in Sunnyside Plaza as Simon did.25.What does Simon think of his job at the halfway house?A.A means of earning his living.B.A chance to make foreign friends.C.A platform to improve his baseball skills.D.An experience influencing his life greatly.26.What can be learned about the novel Sunnyside Plaza?A.It reflects Simon’s working experience.B.Its main character was based on Simon.C.It was written in memory of Simon’s mother.D.It has encouraged thousands of disabled men.27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Classics Reading Makes a Great WriterB.Working Experiences Change Your ViewC.Life-changing Job Inspires First Kids NovelD.Helping the Disabled Brings You HappinessCLife expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the first time in decades, and public health officials have identified a series of potential causes, including inaccessible health care, rising drug addiction and rates of mental health disorders, and socio-economic factors. Now, a study led by the Yale School of Medicine has attempted to find out the relative impact of two factors most often linked to life expectancy – race and education – by looking at data about 5,114 black and white participants in four U.S. cities.The lives and deaths among this group of people – who took part in the study approximately 30 years ago when they were in their early 20s – show that the level of education, and not race, is the best predictor of who will live the longest.Among the 5,114 people followed in the study, 395 had died. These deaths were occurring in working-age people, often with children, before the age of 60. The rates of death among participants in this group did clearly show racial differences, with approximately 9% of blacks dying at an early age compared to 6% of whites. There were also differences in causes of death by race. For instance, black men were significantly more likely to die of murder and white men from AIDS. The most common causes of death across all groups over time were cardiovascular disease and cancer.But there were also obvious differences in rates of death by education level. Approximately 13% of participants with a high school degree or less education died compared with only approximately 5% of college graduates.Strikingly, when looking at race and education at the same time, the researchers found that differences related to race almost disappeared: 13.5% of black subjects and 13.2% of white subjects witha high school degree or less died during the course of the study. By contrast, 5.9% of black subjects and4.3% of whites with college degrees had died.Therefore, improving overall quality of education is something tangible that can help reverse (扭转) this troubling trend in reduction of life expectancy among middle-aged adults.28.What can we learn about the participants in the study?A.The whites are more aggressive.B.The whites got higher education.C.More blacks than whites died young.D.More whites than blacks died of cancer.pared with education, the influence of race on death rates is .A. significantB. unnoticeableC. growingD. long-lasting30.What does the underlined word “tangible” probably mean?A. Realistic.B. Creative.C. Challenging.D. Temporary.31.What can be inferred from the research findings？A.People can get smart through learning.B.One should not discriminate other races.C.P eople don’t enjoy equal rights for education.D.One can live longer by getting more education.DAs the coronavirus spreads, remote work arrangements preserve continuity and allow people to stay busy doing something familiar during a time of crisis. At first glance, telecommuting (远程办公) might not seem so bad.While it works well for some, it doesn’t for everyone. Working remotely has widespread negative consequences, including people spending time working that they might otherwise have spent with family or friends – because they can easily cross their work-life boundaries, they end up working longer hours.People who telecommute may also have trouble freeing themselves from work and from the technology that enables it, which contributes to the harmful consequences of reducing face-to-face time and personal interactions. When humans rely on technology, we may forget how essential these interactions are to human happiness.As a university professor, my days consist of social interactions with students and colleagues. I generally find those conversations and the resulting relationships inspiring and rewarding. The coronavirus situation means that countless teachers like me face the possibility of standing in front of a camera instead of a classroom. I’d prefer doing that to canceling class, but I can’t help wondering whether my job, along with so many others, is about to experience a great and potentially permanent change.I wonder how many faculty members might be laid off if the university decides teaching remotely is good enough, or how many people will be let go when their bosses realize they don’t need to show up every day, or even at all. Finally, here’s the most important question: whether people believe their firsthand, lived experiences can be replaced – and not just during a pandemic (大流行病).The coronavirus will accelerate our rush into the arms of technology. Ironically, our faith in technology may end up speeding up our own obsolescence (过时).32.According to the text, what may telecommuting result in?A.Shortened working hours.B.Loss of personal freedom.C.Increased family happiness.D.Fewer personal interactions.33. Which is true about the author?A.She loves teaching in front of a camera.B.She enjoys popularity among her students.C.She considers social interactions to be beneficial.D.She’s concerned about the spread of coronavirus.34. What does the author intend to express in Paragraph 5?A.Anxiety over the future.B.Expectation of education.C.Views on unemployment.D.Love for lived experience.35. Which section of a website is the passage probably from?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Health.D. Events.第二节（共5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
广东省佛山市2020届高考(二模)英语试题含答案
2020年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）英语2020.4第Ⅰ卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AMobile phones and iPads are now wonderful tools for learning and teaching English. With the help of the thousands of education and language apps available online, students can make effective use of them to learn in an interactive environment. Given below is a list of some of the best apps for learning and teaching English.Grammar UpGrammar is the heart of any language and, thus, the Grammar Up app is one of the most highly recommended apps for English learners. This app is specifically designed for people who want to improve their grammar, vocabulary and word selection. It consists of more than 1,800 multiple-choice questions grouped under twenty different grammar categories.iFPoemsiFPoems is a fantastic app for poetry lovers. This app consists of a great collection of poems from famous poets around the world. It also allows users to save their favorites along with recording their own readings of the poems.iBooksiBooks is a complete book library for the iPad users. It includes the iBookstore and allows users to download and read books. The app features a beautiful bookshelf, on which you can browse various books or even add notes to your favorite paragraphs in the book. You can also create your own texts and upload them into the app.SpeakingPalRecommended as one of the best apps for English educators and learners, SpeakingPal allows you to record your speech and compare it with a native English speaker. This amazing app combines video with automatic speech recognition software that tests your English speaking skills. You just have to speak with a video character and get immediate response on how well you speak English.21. What do these apps have in common?A. They can be found online.B. They are free of charge.C. They improve users’ grammar.D. They’re designed by teachers.22. What can we do with iBooks?A. Download books for free.B. Write notes on it with pens.C. Save notes and texts.D. Create a bookstore.23. What is special about SpeakingPal?A. It offers video call service.B. It evaluates users’ speech.C. It offers talks with a native speaker.D. It includes English speaking contests.BI don’t want kids. I know I wouldn’t make for a very good mother. It’s not that I’d drop them or forget them at the grocery store or anything like that but they’re not a good fi t for me and the life I’ve created for myself. I’d rather be in Cambodia kissing elephants or cage diving with sharks in Cape Town, or wandering the streets of Paris, a city that has become my second home, than trapped at home doing the mom thing.The itch to become a mother isn’t in me but the itch to travel, and travel far and often, is.If the urge isn’t there, I don’t think it’s fair to live a life I don’t want and have a baby because someone else thinks I should. That would be awful.I like children. To say I love them wouldn’t be completely accurate. It’s not because I’m a monster —the same monster people who feel women should have children will call me —but I simply don’t love them because I’m not around them much. Very few of my friends have chi ldren, and the ones who do I don’t see much because, well, they have children.I have two nephews in Colorado whom I love to pieces, but I don’t see them very often. I don’t go out there as often as I probably should because I’d rather be traveling. Some people may call this selfish, but I call it “living my best life.”When I talk to my sister about my nephews, everything they do and say is exciting to her. The joy my sister feels by just playing with them in the yard is the same joy I feel every time I get off a plane in a new country. I’d rather be on the beaches of Spain every summer while she prefers to spend her days at home with them, climbing trees and such. I’m fulfilled one way, while she’s fulfilled another way.I’m very much certain that at th is point in my life my greatest fulfillment comes in the form of traveling and being free of kids. I can go anywhere at anytime; I don’t have to put my life on hold for someone else. It’s complete and total freedom.24. What does the underlined word “itch” in Paragraph Two mean?A. traditionB. competenceC. planD. desire25. Why is the author regarded as a monster?A. Because she doesn’t like kids.B. Because she doesn’t want children.C. Because she’s different fr om her friends.D. Because she rarely stays withchildren.26. Which is “living my best life” according to the author?A. To stay with her family.B. To see her nephews often.C. To visit a new country.D. To talk with her sister.27. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To explain her choice of life.B. To persuade people to travel.C. To share her happiness in life.D. To introduce a unique lifestyle.CLong school holidays help students clear their heads, relax a little and stretch their brains in different ways.Traditionally, schooling schedules have long been based more on the needs of society than on efficient education strategies. For instance, in Iceland it was traditionally arranged to allow children to help out with harvest. Other countries have long summer vacations because it is simply too hot to study. In other areas where religion plays an important role in the holiday season, the religion calendar then calls for the break, so that students can have ample time to participate in the religious ceremonies and traditions of seasonal holidays.There are some obvious advantages to a vacation that lasts longer. Families who live a long distance from relatives are able to travel together, sometimes across the ocean, in order to connect with their loved ones. Even if there is no visiting family far away, a long holiday is a great opportunity for kids to interact with the community. From an educational point of view, a child that is able to experience another culture can gain valuable language, history, and social skills.Long school holidays are also needed in schools that have become overly academic and too exam-focused in recent years, which requires a considerably longer holiday break from such a “marathon pumping (灌输) of knowledge,” and it makes great sense!Great psychologists, like Freud and Piaget, have stressed play’s central role in the formation of fully-rounded (全面发展的) individuals, so the long holiday achieves this by allowing students to explore the world outside school. The students get to participate in activities that would be difficult to do during a regular school term.As a consequence, long school holiday can be quite constructive to our students!28. What traditionally determines the arrangement of school holidays?A. Local needs.B. Cultural activities.C. Religious customs.D. Academic performance.29. Which is one of the advantages of long holidays?A. Students run away from exams.B. Children can learn science and history.C. Fewer courses are required at school.D. Family bonds are strengthened.30. Freud and Piaget may probably agree that ________________.A. schools need longer holidaysB. holiday activities are necessaryC. play is more important than learningD. students should travel around the world31. What is the best title of the passage?A. Traditional School HolidaysB. Activities for Long HolidaysC. Benefits of Long HolidaysD. Advice from PsychologistsDEvery February 14, people worldwide demonstrate their affection for family members, friends, teachers, and significant others with a gift or two. However, this display of love does not come cheap. 55% o f Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2020 by spending an average of 136.57 dollars each. It is no wonder that retailers (零售商) love the holiday.In 1861, Richard Cadbury, a man from a British chocolate company came up with the idea of packaging chocolates in heart-shaped boxes for Valentine’s Day. Not surprisingly, they were an instant success, and a tradition was born. Today, Americans spend over one billion dollars handing out boxes of chocolates to their loved ones. Sweethearts, the heart-shaped candy, are also very popular. According to the manufacturer, a majority of the 8 billion pieces of candy made annually are sold between January 1 and February 14.Massachusetts businesswoman Esther Howland popularized Valentine’s Day greeting cards in America. Often called “The Mother of the American Valentine”, the artist was the first to sell handmade paper cards with messages of love to retailers. With over 145 million cards bought in the US and over a billion worldwide, Valentine’s Day is now one of the biggest business chances for greeting card companies. It is no wonder that the day is often referred to as a “Hallmark Holiday”.Flowers are also very popular. About 51% of people, mainly men, buy red roses for their loved ones. Given that Valentine’s Day is very popular for wedding proposals (求婚), it should not come as a surprise that a lot of the money spent on this day is used to buy fine jewelry. With a quarter of Americans treating their loved ones to a romantic meal, the day is also much welcomed by restaurant owners.Pope Gelasius, the man who made February 14 Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, would have never imagined that this festival would change into such an expensive celebration!32. What does the first paragraph mainly tell us?A. People buy their friends gifts on February 14.B. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year.C. Valentine’s Day is a good time to show love.D. A lot of money is spent on Valentine’s Day.33. Which is true about Richard Cadbury’s idea?A. It resulted in a new taste of chocolate.B. It led to the birth of a new tradition.C. It was put forward on Valentine’s Day.D. It helped the company earn one billion dollars.34. Valentine’s Day is referred to “Hallmark Day” because _______________.A. people get greeting cards on that dayB. it was popularized by Miss HowlandC. it offers cards companies big business chancesD. retails help send messages of love on that day35. What is probably a necessary gift for a wedding proposal according to the passage?A. Heart-shaped candy.B. Messages of love.C. A romantic meal.D. A piece of jewelry.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年5月广东省佛山市普通高中2020届高三下学期教学质量检测(二模)英语答案
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This year I experienced one of thelongholidays in my life. I had to stay at home to avoid being
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I suppose everybody around the world has been somehow affected by Covid-19，and I’m no exception. The greatest influence on me is that the college entrance exam this year in China has been postponed to July. As a result，my summer vacation won’t begin until mid-July and I have to reschedule my trip to your city. If the virus is under control soon，I will go and see you in January，during my first college winter vocation. I wish it would be convenient for you to meet me then.
广东省佛山市2020届高三教学质量检测(二模)英语
2020 年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）英语本试卷共8 页，满分120 分，考试用时120 分钟。
注意事项：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上，用2B 铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号及试卷类型（A），并将条形码贴在答题卡上的“条形码粘贴处”。
因听力另考，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhich country can you travel to in 2020 that will allow you to go for longer, enjoy a higher standard, and save more money? The following destinations offer accommodation, transportation, and food for less.Kyrgyzstan, $25/dayKyrgyzstan is the choice for most travelers interested in trying out Central Asia, and most well-suited to travelers of all budgets. Food is cheap, so is getting around using the minibuses. You can find hostels and local home stays for less than $10. Meals cost $4 – $8 per day.Romania, $33/dayIf you are planning a European trip that’s affordable and a little bit off the beaten path, Romania is perfect for you. Unlike other popular places, many charming towns here remain unknown to most foreigners. You can also take free walking tours in the numerous historical sites. Hostels run $10 – $15 per night, food is hearty and delicious, and the public transportation is reliable and affordable. Meals cost$10 – $15 per day.Arizona & Utah, $55/dayFor an American Southwest road trip, you’ll spend an average of $110/day when you are solo. If you have just one other person, you’d be able to split the costs almost perfectly in half. If you have two other people along, take it down to one third and so on. The more the merrier.South Africa, $40/dayAny hostels in South Africa are in beautiful settings and each has a unique personality, and affordable too. Food can get expensive. To save money, cook your own food. Grocery stores are plentiful and have reasonable prices. By at least cooking your own breakfast, you can save a lot of money. The best (and possibly cheapest) way to get around the country is to rent a car and share with 3 other people. Meals cost$12 – $15 per day.21.What makes Romania different from the other places?A.Nice hostels.B.Delicious food.C.Less-visited towns.D.Cheap transportation.22.What may the author recommend for travelling in South Africa?A.Drive your own cars.B.Cook your own lunches.C.Stay in excellent hotels.D.Find unique travel partners.23.What feature do the four destinations share?A.They’re famous for historical places.B.They’re the best places for travelling.C.They have convenient public transportation.D.They’re good travel choices for saving money.BHot dogs, peanuts, an orderly green field: Sal Miyake loves everything about her first baseball game– a love shared by author Scott Simon as a kid at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.Sal is the main character in Simon’s first kids novel, Sunnyside Plaza. To create her world, Simon made use of his job at a halfway house when he was 19 years old. He cared for adults with mental disabilities. Working the evening shift, he made sure they brushed their teeth and took their medicine before bedtime.“All my life I’ve wanted to write about that experience,” said Simon, a journalist who hosts Weekend Edition Saturday for a radio station. He said the job changed his life.Like Simon’s long-ago clients, Sal lives in a home for adults with mental challenges. It’s called Sunnyside Plaza. Sal is kind and hard-working, and she helps the cook in the kitchen every day. She is also very observant. Sal may not be able to read, but she notices details that others often miss. When some of her Sunnyside friends begin to die, Sal tries to figure out why. Because of her disability, people don’t always take her seriously, but others help, sometimes in surprising ways.At the halfway house, “I enjoyed getting to know people who at first sight seemed a world away from me,” said Simon. “Then I realized how much we had in common. We talke d and joked. I liked spending time with them.” One of Simon’s favorite memories: taking 12 of the residents to a Chicago Cubs baseball game, where their amazement mirrors Sal’s in the book.Simon based Sal on several people he knew, and he did additional research to make sure her voice and viewpoint are believable. “I wanted to get all this right,” said Simon. “The books you read when you’re young really stay with you.” For him, this meant the classics his mother guided him to, including his favorites Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.24.What do we know about Sal Miyake from the text?A.She resembles Simon in personality.B.She is an imaginary person in a fiction.C.She loves playing baseball with Simon.D.She works in Sunnyside Plaza as Simon did.25.What does Simon think of his job at the halfway house?A.A means of earning his living.B.A chance to make foreign friends.C.A platform to improve his baseball skills.D.An experience influencing his life greatly.26.What can be learned about the novel Sunnyside Plaza?A.It reflects Simon’s working experience.B.Its main character was based on Simon.C.It was written in memory of Simon’s mother.D.It has encouraged thousands of disabled men.27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Classics Reading Makes a Great WriterB.Working Experiences Change Your ViewC.Life-changing Job Inspires First Kids NovelD.Helping the Disabled Brings You HappinessCLife expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the first time in decades, and public health officials have identified a series of potential causes, including inaccessible health care, rising drug addiction and rates of mental health disorders, and socio-economic factors. Now, a study led by the Yale School of Medicine has attempted to find out the relative impact of two factors most often linked to life expectancy – race and education – by looking at data about 5,114 black and white participants in four U.S. cities.The lives and deaths among this group of people – who took part in the study approximately 30 years ago when they were in their early 20s – show that the level of education, and not race, is the best predictor of who will live the longest.Among the 5,114 people followed in the study, 395 had died. These deaths were occurring in working-age people, often with children, before the age of 60. The rates of death among participants in this group did clearly show racial differences, with approximately 9% of blacks dying at an early age compared to 6% of whites. There were also differences in causes of death by race. For instance, black men were significantly more likely to die of murder and white men from AIDS. The most common causes of death across all groups over time were cardiovascular disease and cancer.But there were also obvious differences in rates of death by education level. Approximately 13% of participants with a high school degree or less education died compared with only approximately 5% of college graduates.Strikingly, when looking at race and education at the same time, the researchers found that differences related to race almost disappeared: 13.5% of black subjects and 13.2% of white subjects with a high school degree or less died during the course of the study. By contrast, 5.9% of black subjects and 4.3% of whites with college degrees had died.Therefore, improving overall quality of education is something tangible that can help reverse (扭转)this troubling trend in reduction of life expectancy among middle-aged adults.28.What can we learn about the participants in the study?A.The whites are more aggressive.B.The whites got higher education.C.More blacks than whites died young.D.More whites than blacks died of cancer.pared with education, the influence of race on death rates is .A. significantB. unnoticeableC. growingD. long-lasting30.What does the underlined word “tangible” probably mean?A. Realistic.B. Creative.C. Challenging.D. Temporary.31.What can be inferred from the research findings？A.People can get smart through learning.B.One should not discriminate other races.C.People don’t enjoy equal rights for education.D.One can live longer by getting more education.DAs the coronavirus spreads, remote work arrangements preserve continuity and allow people to stay busy doing something familiar during a time of crisis. At first glance, telecommuting (远程办公) might not seem so bad.While it works well for some, it doesn’t for everyone. Working remotely has widespread negative consequences, including people spending time working that they might otherwise have spent with family or friends – because they can easily cross their work-life boundaries, they end up working longer hours.People who telecommute may also have trouble freeing themselves from work and from the technology that enables it, which contributes to the harmful consequences of reducing face-to-face time and personal interactions. When humans rely on technology, we may forget how essential these interactions are to human happiness.As a university professor, my days consist of social interactions with students and colleagues. I generally find those conversations and the resulting relationships inspiring and rewarding. The coronavirus situation means that countless teachers like me face the possibility of standing in front of a camera instead of a classroom. I’d prefer doing that to canceling class, but I can’t help wondering whether my job, along with so many others, is about to experience a great and potentially permanent change.I wonder how many faculty members might be laid off if the university decides teaching remotely is good enough, or how many people will be let go when their bosses realize they don’t need to show up every day, or even at all. Finally, here’s the most important question: whether people believe their firsthand, lived experiences can be replaced – and not just during a pandemic (大流行病).The coronavirus will accelerate our rush into the arms of technology. Ironically, our faith in technology may end up speeding up our own obsolescence (过时).32.According to the text, what may telecommuting result in?A.Shortened working hours.B.Loss of personal freedom.C.Increased family happiness.D.Fewer personal interactions.33. Which is true about the author?A.She loves teaching in front of a camera.B.She enjoys popularity among her students.C.She considers social interactions to be beneficial.D.She’s concerned about the spread of coronavirus.34. What does the author intend to express in Paragraph 5?A.Anxiety over the future.B.Expectation of education.C.Views on unemployment.D.Love for lived experience.35. Which section of a website is the passage probably from?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Health.D. Events.第二节（共 5 小题，每小题2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年佛山市第二中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年佛山市第二中学高三英语二模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ASevenhugs HugOneDo you want to improve the quality of your sleep? Sevenhugs has created HugOne that tracks different sleep patterns to help families consistently rest better. There are dozens of devices and tools devoted to monitoring the sleep. But, HugOne is the world’s first family smart home sleep system, which integrates a calculation rule for sleep patterns of children and adults.HugOne is a well-designed product, full of a sense of science and technology. It connects to a number of smaller sensors called “minihugs”, which are placed on the edge of each bed. They monitor the sleep patterns and other data coming from the person sleeping in that bed. The data arethen sent to an app on the smartphone.● The benefits of HugOne include:* Having a smart alarm clock on the app as HugOne learns your sleep cycle and automatically sets and sounds to when the best moment in your sleep cycle is identified.* Monitoring temperature and humidity in your bedroom as well as indoor air quality for the main living space.* Linking with smart lamps and thermostats, allowing users to fall asleep with sunset light and preferred nighttime temperatures, and wake up to sunrise light and preferred daytime temperatures.* Ensuring safety from electronic transmissions when you sleep-when the minihug senses a presence in bed, it shuts off its electronic transmissions and starts recording sleep data and sending them to the app.● The following are selected from customers’ comments:I prefer HugOne, since it’s convenient to use. I simply place the minihug in the corner of my bed under the sheet and it goes to work monitoring my sleep cycle. It’s really good.—Robert Compton● HugOne available for purchase includes:I think HugOne is a humanized product. It’s shareable, and I’ve connected eight minihugs to the HugOne base in my house. All my family members think highly of it.—Chris HanawaltHugOne will provide maximum protection for your sleep. If you want to get more detailed information, please call the sellers at 1-800-576-1899 or .Style: Sleep Tracking System＋2 Sleep SensorsColour: Blue＋Rose1. How does HugOne effectively work?A. It controls sleep patterns automatically.B. It creates smart systems for a better sleep.C. It collects sleep data through the minihugs.D. It makes a calculation of the data sensors need.2. According to the passage, HugOne can ______.A. adjust temperature, humidity and air quality in bedroomsB. update the sleep cycles by aid of an alarm clock on the appC. record sleep data when there are electronic transmissions in bedD. help users fall asleep and wake up naturally with preferred temperatures3. The passage is made more believable by ______.A. providing statisticsB. drawing a comparisonC. giving a demonstrationD. using recommendationsBA lot of us lose life’s tough battles by starting a frontal attack—when a touch of humor might well enable us to win．Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglate on the job．Although there was a good reason for Sam’s a being late—serious illness at home—he decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldn’t work any longer．His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech．Yes，the boss was．Sam entered the office at 9：35．The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at work．Sam’s supervisor came up to him．Suddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand．“How do you do！” he said．“I’m Sam Maynard．I’m applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes ago．Does the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughter．The supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his office．Sam Maynard had saved his job—with the only tool that could win，a laugh．Humor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives．Itcan be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying “no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingface．For some jobs，it’s the only tool that can succeed．It is a way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrel．For example，many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum．4. Why was Sam late for his job？A. Because he was ill．B. Because he got up late．C. Because he was caught in a traffic jam．D. He was busy applying for a new job．5. The main idea of this passage is ________．A. Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB. humor is important in our livesC. early bird gets the wormD. humor can solve racial discriminations6. The phrase “clamped off” in Paragraph 3 means ________．A tried to hold back B. tried to setC. chargedD. gave out7. Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A. Many lose life’s battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor．B. It wasn’t the first time that Sam came late for his work．C. Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30．D. Humor is the most effective way of solving problems．CDad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he wouldsmile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school.That was when things started to change. He didn’t come home as much as he used to – just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, I’m no longer a kid. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way. I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.8. What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A. Generation gap.B. Dad’s failure in business.C. My ignorance of Dad.D. Dad’s absence from the family.9. Which of the following can best describe Dad?A. Gentle but strict.B. Hardworking and caring.C. Cautious and realistic.D. Demanding but patient.10. Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A. To give her a lesson.B. To follow his old habit.C. To fix their relationship.D. To praise her helpfulness.11. Which saying concludes the text best?A. Yesterday once more.B. Let bygones be bygones.C. Some things never change.D. Like father, like daughter.DThe climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake(手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.12. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Fallen.B. Gathered.C. Approached.D. Benefited.13. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A. Fertilizer is used in food production.B. Population will rise to over 9 billion.C. Global temperatures are rising too fast.D. Agricultural research needs many years.14. What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A. He puts forward a different solution.B. He proposes carrying on with the research.C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D. He supports improving agricultural productivity.15. What is the best title for the text?A. The Impact of Growth in Farm ProductivityB. Productivity in Agriculture is GrowingC. Causes and Effects of Global HeatingD. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm Productivity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。
佛山市2020年高三英语高考二模试卷附答案
佛山市2020年高三英语高考二模试卷【满分120分；用时120 分钟】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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhich country can you travel to in 2020 that will allow you to go for longer, enjoy a higher standard, and save more money? The following destinations offer accommodation, transportation, and food for less.Kyrgyzstan, $25/dayKyrgyzstan is the choice for most travelers interested in trying out Central Asia, and most well-suited to travelers of all budgets. Food is cheap, so is getting around using the minibuses. You can find hostels and local home stays for less than $10. Meals cost $4 – $8 per day.Romania, $33/dayIf you are planning a European trip that’s affordable and a little bit off the beaten path, Romania is perfect for you. Unlike other popular places, many charming towns here remain unknown to most foreigners. You can also take free walking tours in the numerous historical sites. Hostels run $10 – $15 per night, food is hearty and delicious, and the public transportation is reliable and affordable. Meals cost$10 – $15 per day.Arizona & Utah, $55/dayFor an American Southwest road trip, you’ll spend an average of $110/day when you are solo. If you have just one other person, you’d be able to split the costs almost perfectly in half. If you have two other people along, take it down to one third and so on. The more the merrier.South Africa, $40/dayAny hostels in South Africa are in beautiful settings and each has a unique personality, and affordable too. Food can get expensive. To save money, cook your own food. Grocery stores are plentiful and have reasonable prices. By at least cooking your own breakfast, you can save a lot of money. The best (and possibly cheapest) way to get around the country is to rent a car and share with 3 other people. Meals cost$12 – $15 per day.21.What makes Romania different from the other places?A.Nice hostels.B.Delicious food.C.Less-visited towns.D.Cheap transportation.22.What may the author recommend for travelling in South Africa?A.Drive your own cars.B.Cook your own lunches.C.Stay in excellent hotels.D.Find unique travel partners.23.What feature do the four destinations share?A.They’re famous for historical places.B.They’re the best places for travelling.C.They have convenient public transportation.D.They’re good travel choices for saving money.BHot dogs, peanuts, an orderly green field: Sal Miyake loves everything about her first baseball game– a love shared by author Scott Simon as a kid at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.Sal is the main character in Simon’s first kids novel, Sunnyside Plaza. To create her world, Simon made use of his job at a halfway house when he was 19 years old. He cared for adults with mental disabilities. Working the evening shift, he made sure they brushed their teeth and took their medicine before bedtime.“All my life I’ve wanted to write about that experience,” said Simon, a journalist who hosts Weekend Edition Saturday for a radio station. He said the job changed his life.Like Simon’s long-ago clients, Sal lives in a home for adults with mental challenges. It’s called Sunnyside Plaza. Sal is kind and hard-working, and she helps the cook in the kitchen every day. She is also very observant. Sal may not be able to read, but she notices details that others often miss. When some of her Sunnyside friends begin to die, Sal tries to figure out why. Because of her disability, people don’t always take her seriously, but others help, sometimes in surprising ways.At the halfway house, “I enjoyed getting to know people who at first sight seemed a world away from me,” said Simon. “Then I realized how much we had in common. We talked and joked. I liked spending time with them.” One of Simon’s favorite memories: taking 12 of the residents to a Chicago Cubs baseball game, where their amazement mirrors Sal’s in the book.Simon based Sal on several people he knew, and he did additional research to make sure her voice and viewpoint are believable. “I wanted to get all this right,” said Simon. “The books you read when you’re young really stay with you.” For him, this meant the classics his mother guided him to, including his favorites Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.24.What do we know about Sal Miyake from the text?A.She resembles Simon in personality.B.She is an imaginary person in a fiction.C.She loves playing baseball with Simon.D.She works in Sunnyside Plaza as Simon did.25.What does Simon think of his job at the halfway house?A. A means of earning his living.B. A chance to make foreign friends.C. A platform to improve his baseball skills.D.An experience influencing his life greatly.26.What can be learned about the novel Sunnyside Plaza?A.It reflects Simon’s working experience.B.Its main character was based on Simon.C.It was written in memory of Simon’s mother.D.It has encouraged thousands of disabled men.27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Classics Reading Makes a Great WriterB.Working Experiences Change Your ViewC.Life-changing Job Inspires First Kids NovelD.Helping the Disabled Brings You HappinessCLife expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the first time in decades, and public health officials have identified a series of potential causes, including inaccessible health care, rising drug addiction and rates of mental health disorders, and socio-economic factors. Now, a study led by the Yale School of Medicine has attempted to find out the relative impact of two factors most often linked to life expectancy – race and education – by looking at data about 5,114 black and white participants in four U.S. cities.The lives and deaths among this group of people – who took part in the study approximately 30 years ago when they were in their early 20s – show that the level of education, and not race, is the best predictor of who will live the longest.Among the 5,114 people followed in the study, 395 had died. These deaths were occurring in working-age people, often with children, before the age of 60. The rates of death among participants in this group did clearly show racial differences, with approximately 9% of blacks dying at an early age compared to 6% of whites. There were also differences in causes of death by race. For instance, black men were significantly more likely to die of murder and white men from AIDS. The most common causes of death across all groups over time were cardiovascular disease and cancer.But there were also obvious differences in rates of death by education level. Approximately 13% of participants with a high school degree or less education died compared with only approximately 5% of college graduates.Strikingly, when looking at race and education at the same time, the researchers found that differences related to race almost disappeared: 13.5% of black subjects and 13.2% of white subjects with a high school degree or less died during the course of the study. By contrast, 5.9% of black subjects and 4.3% of whites with college degrees had died.Therefore, improving overall quality of education is something tangible that can help reverse (扭转)this troubling trend in reduction of life expectancy among middle-aged adults.28.What can we learn about the participants in the study?A.The whites are more aggressive.B.The whites got higher education.C.More blacks than whites died young.D.More whites than blacks died of cancer.pared with education, the influence of race on death rates is .A. significantB. unnoticeableC. growingD. long-lasting29.What does the underlined word “tangible” probably mean?A. Realistic.B. Creative.C. Challenging.D. Temporary.30.What can be inferred from the research findings？A.People can get smart through learning.B.One should not discriminate other races.C.People don’t enjoy equal rights for education.D.One can live longer by getting more education.DAs the coronavirus spreads, remote work arrangements preserve continuity and allow people to stay busy doing something familiar during a time of crisis. At first glance, telecommuting (远程办公) might not seem so bad.While it works well for some, it doesn’t for everyone. Working remotely has widespread negative consequences, including people spending time working that they might otherwise have spent with family or friends – because they can easily cross their work-life boundaries, they end up working longer hours.People who telecommute may also have trouble freeing themselves from work and from the technology that enables it, which contributes to the harmful consequences of reducing face-to-face time and personal interactions. When humans rely on technology, we may forget how essential these interactions are to human happiness.As a university professor, my days consist of social interactions with students and colleagues. I generally find those conversations and the resulting relationships inspiring and rewarding. The coronavirus situation means that countless teachers like me face the possibility of standing in front of a camera instead of a classroom. I’d prefer doing that to canceling class, but I can’t help wondering whether my job, along with so many others, is about to experience a great and potentially permanent change.I wonder how many faculty members might be laid off if the university decides teaching remotely is good enough, or how many people will be let go when their bosses realize they don’t need to show up every day, or even at all. Finally, here’s the most important question: whether people believe their firsthand, lived experiences can be replaced – and not just during a pandemic (大流行病).The coronavirus will accelerate our rush into the arms of technology. Ironically, our faith in technology may end up speeding up our own obsolescence (过时).31.According to the text, what may telecommuting result in?A.Shortened working hours.B.Loss of personal freedom.C.Increased family happiness.D.Fewer personal interactions.33. Which is true about the author?A.She loves teaching in front of a camera.B.She enjoys popularity among her students.C.She considers social interactions to be beneficial.D.She’s concerned about the spread of coronavirus.34. What does the author intend to express in Paragraph 5?A.Anxiety over the future.B.Expectation of education.C.Views on unemployment.D.Love for lived experience.35. Which section of a website is the passage probably from?A. Fashion.B. Opinion.C. Health.D. Events.第二节（共 5 小题，每小题2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年佛山第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案
2020年佛山第二中学高三英语二模试题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ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020Deadline 31st August 2020ENTER NOW---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1. When will the winner probably be announced?A. In August,2020.B. In September,2020.C. In January,2021.D. In May,2021.2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A. Those producing a low carbon impact.B. Those with a long and unique title.C. Those providing detailed information.D. Those for individual-focused tours.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To give guidance on a competition.B. To advertise a science holiday.C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.D. To collect the ideas for tours.BWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on “aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, She called those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”4. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A. They are easy to get.B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.5. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.6. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,7. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.CSleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to a new research.A study of 7,155 children in theUnited Kingdomfound that waking up frequently during the night and irregular sleep routines as babies and toddlers was linked to psychotic experiences in children aged 12 and 13. Also, children who slept for shorter periods at night were more likely to be associated with borderline personality disorder at ages 11 and 12.The research, published in the journalJAMA Psychiatry, was the first time possible links between earlychildhood sleep problems and adolescent psychotic experiences and borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms have been examined.“We know from previous research that persistent nightmares in children have been associated with both psychosis and borderline personality disorder,” said lead author Isabel at theInstituteofMental Healthat theUniversityofBirmingham.“But nightmares don’t tell the whole story. We’ve found that, in fact, a number of behavioral sleep problems in childhood can point towards these problems in adolescence,” she said.Adolescence, typically defined as the ages between 10 and 19, is a key period in human development because of brain and hormonal changes, anditis now thought to be when many mental health problems start.Prior research inAustraliafound that babies with persistent severe sleep problems in their first year were at greater risk for anxiety and emotional issues in later childhood. Sleep problems in children and adolescents have been shown to predict the development of various emotional and behavioral problems, including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, risk-taking and aggression. However, findings have been inconsistent, especially when based on objective measurements of sleep, rather than parental reports.Sleep and mental health are closely connected in adults, with sleep problems increasing the risk for developing particular mental illnesses as well as resulting in mental health issues.8. What can we know from paragraph 3?A. Childhood sleep problems probably cause youth mental health problems.B. Severe sleep problems in childhood lead to emotional issues.C. Persistent nightmares in children are closely related to psychosis.D. The research has not been known to the public.9. What does “it” refer to in paragraph 6?A. Adolescence.B. Key period.C. Human developmentD. Hormonal change.10. According to the Australian research, older children who had long-term serious sleep issues at one year old are more likely to ________.A. grow slowlyB. develop attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderC. do badly in lessonsD. suffer from anxiety11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A Study About Childhood Sleep Problems Is Under ProgressB. Pay Attention to Children Who Lack SleepC. Childhood Sleep Issues Linked to Adolescent Mental Health ProblemsD. How to Help Children Develop a Good Sleep HabitDIn life，once on a path，we tend to follow it，for better or worse.What's sad is that even if it's the latter，we often accept it anyway because we are so used to the way things are that wed don't even recognize that they could be different This is a phenomenon psychologist call functional fixedness.This classic experiment will give you an idea of howitworks and a sense of whether you may have fallen into the same trap: People are given a box of tacks (大头钉) and some matches and asked to find a way to attach a candle to a wall so that it burns properly.Typically, the subjects try tacking the candle to the wall or lighting it to fix it with melted wax. The psychologists had, of course, arranged it so that neither of these obvious approaches would work. The tacks are too short, and the paraffin (石蜡) doesn't stick to the wall. So how can you complete the task? The successful technique is to use the tack box as a candle-holder. You empty it, tack it to the wall. and stand the candle inside it. To think of that, you have to look beyond the box's usual role as a receptacle just for tacks and re-imagine it serving an entirely new purpose. That is difficult because we all suffer to one degree or another from functional fixedness.The inability to think in new ways affects people in every corner of society. The political theorist Hannah Arendt coined the phrase“frozen thoughts”to describe deeply held ideas that we no longer question but should. In Arendt's eyes, the self- content reliance on such accepted “truths”also made people blind to ideas that didn't fit their worldview, even when there was plenty of evidence for them.Frozen thinking has nothing to do with intelligence, she said,“It can be found in highly intelligent people.”12. What does the underlined word“it”in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The experiment.B. Functional fixedness.C. The path.D. The thinking.13. Which way is hard to think of to complete the task?A. Tacking the candle to the wall.B. Fixing the candle with melted wax.C. Using the tack box as a candle-holder.D. Lighting the candle tostand it.14. Which of the following statements will Hannah Arendt agree with?A. People should question.B. We should be used to the way things are.C. People shouldn't accept the idea that doesn't fit their worldview.D. The smarter people are，the more open to the new things they are.15. What's the passage mainly about?A. An interesting experimentB. A psychological phenomenon.C. A theory to be proved.D. The opinion of Hannah Arendt.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。
2023届广东省佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测(二)(二模)英语试题(含答案解析)
2023届广东省佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）（二模）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Some China Podcasts(播客)to Listen toWhether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China,there’s always more to learn about this awesome country.To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge,we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business,to dating and beyond.Tech Buzz China by PandailyTech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations.It’s co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu,who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country.They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.The China History PodcastStarted in2010,Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover5,000years of Chinese history and culture.The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is.Topics like the history of Tang poetry,or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.China UntoldThe China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom.From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space,this podcast,hosted by Matt Bossons,is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.The Wasai ShowThe Wasai Show is hosted by Neto Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is local Chinese.In each episode,stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians.The first half of the show is presented in English,followed by a Chinese section.1．Who are the podcasts intended for?C．Technology enthusiasts.D．Podcast hosts in China.2．Which podcast may talk about ancient poems?A．Tech Buzz China by Pandaily B．The China History PodcastC．China Untold D．The Wasai Show3．What is the format of The Wasai Show?A．A talk show about local Chinese life.B．A single host discussing various topics.C．Two hosts sharing stories from listeners.D．Interviews with experts on Chinese culture.Abandoned outside an orphanage(孤儿院)as a baby and adopted at the age of three by a family in the Netherlands,16-year-old model Abbing has become known around the world, as a model who has appeared in fashion magazines—but also as an inspiring representative of the albino(白化病人)community.When it comes to modelling,Abbing has found her difference more of a blessing:she is represented by the Zebedee Talent agency,which aims to make people who have disabilities more visible in the world of fashion.“I want to help people to see that being different is good,and definitely not some curse (诅咒),as they believe in countries like Tanzania and Malawi,”said Abbing.“Some companies try to include models who are different,but sometimes for the wrong reason, because they want to say:‘Hey,look at us!We are also including people with differences or people of different color’.”But Abbing welcomes what she sees as a shift.People now want to learn about and accept differences.“They should also talk with people with differences directly,ask them questions and listen to what they have to say,”she urged.When not in front of the camera,Abbing loves climbing and swimming,and used to love competitive sports.It’s important for her to focus on what is possible,rather than what isn’t.“At school,teachers tend to look at the things you cannot do.I really didn’t like that,although they meant well.I would rather they had focused on the things I can do instead.”Abbing loves the world of travel and meeting new people,which her modelling has opened up,and particularly working with artists and on artistic projects.The teen also pours her creativity into decoration artwork.“Because I see the world from a different angle,myasked something“stupid”.If they do,it is probably because they don’t really understand it themselves,or they have something to hide.In that sense,you learn something useful either way.8．Why does the author mention her encounter with Martin?A．To describe a journalist’s work pressure.B．To show the benefits of asking questions.C．To present the best way to solve problems.D．To introduce an economics reporter’s routine.9．What does the author mean by saying“this is a dying art”?A．Fewer people tend to raise questions.B．Few valuable questions are put forward.C．People don’t know how to ask questions properly.D．People don’t feel ashamed of asking silly questions.10．What does the2021study suggest?A．People usually pretend to be knowledgeable.B．Fake and real concepts are hard to distinguish.C．People shouldn’t believe others’words too quickly.D．Fear of asking questions leads to bad consequences.11．Which section of a website is this text most likely from?A．Technology.B．Opinion.C．Friendship.D．Culture.Do you remember when Nelson Mandela died?In the1980s?In the1990s?The answer is in2013.The political figure was in prison from1964to1990before receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in1993and being elected president in1994.However,many people incorrectly remember him dying in prison in the1980s,which is how the Mandela effect gets its name.The Mandela effect is a phenomenon where a large number of people believe something happened,when in reality,it did not.For example,many people misremember details such as the color of a snack packet or the name of a TV show.A2020memory study found that76% of adults made at least one detectable error when asked to recall information,demonstrating that memory is not accurate.“The Mandela effect seems to be closely related to a number of well-known memoryPlymouth in the U.K.He named three similar types of memory-related phenomena:“false memory,”which is the creation of a memory that didn’t happen;“source-memory errors,”which is when someone forgets the true source of a memory;and“imagination inflation(膨胀),”which is the tendency to believe something is real when it is often or vividly imagined.However,Hollins believes the phenomenon that is most closely connected to the Mandela effect is that of“gist memory,”which is when someone has a general idea of something but can’t necessarily remember the specifics.A common example relates to the monkey called Curious George,a children’s book character that first appeared in the1940s, and his lack of a tail.“Remembering Curious George as having a tail just reflects the fact that most monkeys have tails,”Hollins said.“If you just remember the gist-it’s a monkey-why wouldn’t you remember him having a tail?”12．What contributes to the name of the Mandela effect?A．Mandela passed away in the prison.B．Mandela received the Nobel Peace Prize.C．Mandela’s death was wrongly remembered.D．Mandela’s political ideas were well-received.13．What does Paragraph3mainly talk about?A．Experiments related to memory phenomena.B．Psychological causes for the Mandela effect.C．Memory problems leading to the Mandela effect.D．Scientific explanation of memory-related problems.14．What can we learn about our memory from the text?A．It is not as reliable as we think.B．It can be improved through efforts.C．Memories of details do not last long.D．Imagination helps strengthen memory.15．Which is a phenomenon of“gist memory”according to the text?A．Imagining something that didn’t exist.B．Recalling every word of a conversation.C．Just preserving the memory of pleasant things.二、七选五四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、感谢信/祝贺信46．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Alex已被香港大学录取。
2020年佛山外国语学校高三英语二模试题及答案
2020年佛山外国语学校高三英语二模试题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AInformation on school visits to Kew GardensEnjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.Educational course pricesYou can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:45-minute course: 35/group 90-minute course: 70/groupKey Stage 5:Half day (one course): 80/group Full day (two courses): 160/groupTeachers and adults:Up to required key stage proportions (比例): FreeAdults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: FreeAdults above the required proportions: 11/personThe payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.Health and safetyRequired supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:Key Stage 1: 1:5 Key Stage 2: 1:8Key stage 3: 1:10 Key Stage 4: 1:12Key Stage 5: 1:12The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.Planning your visitYour tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.Recommended timingsThe Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.1.How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.35B.46C.57D.812.What should one do in an emergency?A.Check the risk assessment.B.Call 999 immediately.C.Ask adults or teachers for help.D.Seek help from the staff member nearby.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To introduce Kew Gardens.B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.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. Thepopulation 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 habitats is 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.CWhat about your emotions? How do they help you to understand what you are reading?In Jane Yolan'sOwl Moon,a girl explores with her father on a snowy night. She longs for this special night.And she's amazed when she sees an owl.Have you felt longing before? Amazement? Well, if you have, it helps you have a sense of agreement. When we can put ourselves inside a story we can understand it better. Our brain tells us,"Oh, this girl's experience is a bit like mine."And boom! We can relate to her.But this skill is not born in us.Soyoung kids have to learn it.Pictures and images help young readers to understand and recognize feelings.Readers feel joy when seeing the smiling faces of friends.They feel fear when turning the page to find a scary monster. They are just pictures,but the feelings are real. This skill, to understand the thinking and feeling of others, is what researchers call "theory of mind".For example, think about the faces of people and animals in stories. The Big Bad Wolf's scary teeth. The 'o' shape of a surprised character's mouth. Or big, wide eyes like the girl inOwl Moon.By noticing the faces,readers can start to figure out what it feels like to be that character.And that helps to figure out how people feel and think in real life.But most young readers don't go into deep,scary woods.And some may not go to the beach or play basketball.In the bookYo!Yes?two kids meet and play ball. The kids start the story on opposite pages.But as the story goes on,they get closer until they are together.Some young readers might not play basketball, but they can read the clues on the page to figure out how the kids are feeling.And some readers might not like the game,but they can feel excited for the characters because of how the characters look and move.8. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A.Owl Moontalks about the exploration of the Moon.B. The feeling of"amazement"is a sense of agreement.C. Readers are blessed with the ability to interpret others.D. Readers with similar experience understand the story better.9. Which of the following might help readers develop"theory of mind"?A. True feelings.B. Smiling faces.C. Picture books.D. Reading skills.10. Young readers can go deeper into a story by________.A. tracking the plotB. developing new skillsC. sharing similar hobbiesD. analyzing the background11. What is the text mainly about?A. How thinking influences reading.B. How readers improve reading skills.C. How emotions help enhance reading.D. How kids figure out the clues of stories.DChinese archaeologists（考古学家）announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have beenmade at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China, helping uncover another start of the Chinese civilization.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits（祭祀坑）and unearthed more than 500 treasures dating back 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province. So far, archaeologists have unearthed masses of important cultural items from four of the pits, including pieces of gold masks, gold foil, bronze（青铜）masks, bronze trees and large numbers of ivories. The rest of the newly discovered pits arc still being dug up.“Surprisingly, we have unearthed some never — heard — of — before bronze items," said Lei Yu, from the Sichuan Archaeology Research Institute. 'Tor instance, some large and well-made bronze items have strange-looking dragon or cow designs on them.”In another major discovery, relics of silk products were found for the first time at Sanxingdui, which shows “the ancient Shu Kingdom was one of the important starts of silk in ancient China" according to Tang Fei, head of the digging team.The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits discovered in 1986, with areas ranging between 3o square meters and 19 square meters. Together they form an area in which people of the ancient Shu civilization held ceremonies to offer sacrifices to heaven, earth and their forefathers, and prayed for good luck and peace.The Sanxingdui Ruins is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of mankind in the 20th century. The site was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the 1920s. The ruins are located in the city ofGuanghan, about 60 kilometers fromChengduand are believed to be the relics of theShuKingdom.12. What can we learn from the text?A. Totally there are 500 treasures unearthed.B. Six new sacrificial pits are under repair.C. The unearthed treasures date from 3000 years ago.D. There are six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.13. What does the discovery of the relics of silk products mean?A. Chinese civilization was widely influential.B.AncientShuKingdomwas also the home of silk.C. Chinese silk has a much longer history than known.D.ShuKingdombelonged toChinasince ancient times.14. What was the main function of the sacrificial pits?A. To celebrate festivals.B. To store valuable items.C. To bury important figures.D. To hold sacrifice ceremonies.15. Who first discovered the Sanxingdui Ruins?A. A farmer.B. Lei YuC. Tang Fei.D. Archaeologists.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。
2020届佛山市南海中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020届佛山市南海中学高三英语二模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ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack,according to the International Shark Attack File,you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing & DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure S 875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary.There,we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.No dive experience is necessary.Our cages sit just below the surface.You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage,taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure S 375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away,we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck. Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey（猎物）.Important NoteThere's No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see nosharks, there is no refund.1.Which of the following isTRUEabout the two adventures?A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.What is most likely to happen according to the advertisement?A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip.B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea.C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there,D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving.3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is ________A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBA maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.But where did the word “maverick” come from?Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.4. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A. To get some money.B. To return what he owed him.C. To buy some of his land.D. To ask him to raise them.5. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A. Through the brand on the cattle.B. Through the name of the cattle.C. Through the appearance of the cattle.D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.6. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A. He was born in Texas.B. He took good care of all his cattle.C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How to become an independent thinker.B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.CAs a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984, Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into, or who he'll meet along the wayTen years into the job, Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America. When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid. After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier."You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I'd have," the man said. He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a20-something-year-old man. Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago"That day changed my life," Jeffrey said. "Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someone's life."8. What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A. He cured the man at the scene.B. He took care of the man's wife and son.C. He only sent the man to hospital.D. He did what was needed9. What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A. It was a common routine.B. It was troublesomeC. It was unbelievableD. It was a dangerous situation.10. Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A. Jeffrey helped bring up his little sonB. Jeffrey donated to support his family.C. Jeffrey's help gave him the present happy life.D. Jeffrey's kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.11. How did the meeting change Jeffrey's life?A. He was rewarded with much moneyB. He changed his attitude to his job.C. He got a promotion to be a team leader.D. He took up teaching work to train newcomers.DBabies who frequently communicate with their caregivers using eye contact and vocalisations(发声)at the age of one are more likely to develop greater languages skills by the time they reachtwo,according to new research.In the study, researchers looked at 11-and 12-month-od babies' vocalisations. gestures and gaze behaviours ,and at how their caregivers responded to them.To measure he interactions ,the researchers videoed infants(婴儿)and caregiver at home,and asked them to play as usual.They took those recordings back to the universityThe scientists then used statistical models to find that the best predictor of vocabulary at 24 months was when infants were seen to use vocalsatioms while looking at their caregiver's face when they were about a yearold.The benefits were even greater when these interactions were followed by responses from the caregiver.The statistics showed that at 19 months,children had an average of about 100 words.Those who exhibited the beneficial interactive behaviour earlier in life were seen to have an average of about 30 extra words."The message of this paper is thatitis the result of a joint effort; noticing what your child is attending to and talking to them about it will support their language development." said McGillion, a co-author of the work."The joy of this message is that that can happen in any context... across any part of your day.It's not something that requires special equipment or even lots of time.I can happen when you're doing the laundry,for example—when you're taking out the socks, you can talk about socks...in the park, in the car, at mealtimes,at bathtimes.This finding can be used in any context,"added McGillion."This is a developmental snapshot in the first year of life, but children are constantly growing and changing and so are their behaviours. It would be interesting to look at these sorts of behaviours again as children progress through the second year of life to see what's happening there,"said Donnellan,the lead author on the study.12. How did the researchers get the findings?A. By interacting with babies.B. By asking babies to vocalize.C. By analyzing relevant recordings.D. By referring to the previous statistics.13. What does he underlined word "it"in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Infants' eye contact.B. Infants' larger vocabulary.C. The response from caregivers.D. The best predictor of vocabulary.14. What did McGilion say about infants' interactive behaviour?A. I's easy to perform.B. It's complex to understand.C. It's difficult to copy.D. It's interesting to video.15. What might further studies be on?A. Children's academic progress.B. Children's growing environment.C. Children's potential physical development.D. Children's behaviours across more age ranges.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。
2020年佛山质量检测-英语试题
2020年佛山市普通高中高三教学质量检测（二）英语本试卷共8页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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AWhich country can you travel to in2020that will allow you to go for longer,enjoy a higher standard, and save more money?The following destinations offer accommodation,transportation,and food for less.Kyrgyzstan,$25/dayKyrgyzstan is the choice for most travelers interested in trying out Central Asia,and most well-suited to travelers of all budgets.Food is cheap,so is getting around using the minibuses.You can find hostels and local home stays for less than$10.Meals cost$4–$8per day.Romania,$33/dayIf you are planning a European trip that’s affordable and a little bit off the beaten path,Romania is perfect for you.Unlike other popular places,many charming towns here remain unknown to most foreigners.You can also take free walking tours in the numerous historical sites.Hostels run$10–$15 per night,food is hearty and delicious,and the public transportation is reliable and affordable.Meals cost $10–$15per day.Arizona&Utah,$55/dayFor an American Southwest road trip,you’ll spend an average of$110/day when you are solo.If you have just one other person,you’d be able to split the costs almost perfectly in half.If you have two other people along,take it down to one third and so on.The more the merrier.South Africa,$40/dayAny hostels in South Africa are in beautiful settings and each has a unique personality,and affordable too.Food can get expensive.To save money,cook your own food.Grocery stores are plentiful and have reasonable prices.By at least cooking your own breakfast,you can save a lot of money.The best(and possibly cheapest)way to get around the country is to rent a car and share with3other people.Meals cost $12–$15per day.21.What makes Romania different from the other places?A.Nice hostels.B.Delicious food.C.Less-visited towns.D.Cheap transportation.22.What may the author recommend for travelling in South Africa?A.Drive your own cars.B.Cook your own lunches.C.Stay in excellent hotels.D.Find unique travel partners.23.What feature do the four destinations share?A.They’re famous for historical places.B.They’re the best places for travelling.C.They have convenient public transportation.D.They’re good travel choices for saving money.BHot dogs,peanuts,an orderly green field:Sal Miyake loves everything about her first baseball game –a love shared by author Scott Simon as a kid at Wrigley Field in Chicago,Illinois.Sal is the main character in Simon’s first kids novel,Sunnyside Plaza.To create her world,Simon made use of his job at a halfway house when he was19years old.He cared for adults with mental disabilities.Working the evening shift,he made sure they brushed their teeth and took their medicine before bedtime.“All my life I’ve wanted to write about that experience,”said Simon,a journalist who hosts Weekend Edition Saturday for a radio station.He said the job changed his life.Like Simon’s long-ago clients,Sal lives in a home for adults with mental challenges.It’s called Sunnyside Plaza.Sal is kind and hard-working,and she helps the cook in the kitchen every day.She is also very observant.Sal may not be able to read,but she notices details that others often miss.When some of her Sunnyside friends begin to die,Sal tries to figure out why.Because of her disability,people don’t always take her seriously,but others help,sometimes in surprising ways.At the halfway house,“I enjoyed getting to know people who at first sight seemed a world away from me,”said Simon.“Then I realized how much we had in common.We talked and joked.I liked spending time with them.”One of Simon’s favorite memories:taking12of the residents to a Chicago Cubs baseball game,where their amazement mirrors Sal’s in the book.Simon based Sal on several people he knew,and he did additional research to make sure her voice and viewpoint are believable.“I wanted to get all this right,”said Simon.“The books you read when you’re young really stay with you.”For him,this meant the classics his mother guided him to,including his favorites Black Beauty by Anna Sewell and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.24.What do we know about Sal Miyake from the text?A.She resembles Simon in personality.B.She is an imaginary person in a fiction.C.She loves playing baseball with Simon.D.She works in Sunnyside Plaza as Simon did.25.What does Simon think of his job at the halfway house?A.A means of earning his living.B.A chance to make foreign friends.C.A platform to improve his baseball skills.D.An experience influencing his life greatly.26.What can be learned about the novel Sunnyside Plaza?A.It reflects Simon’s working experience.B.Its main character was based on Simon.C.It was written in memory of Simon’s mother.D.It has encouraged thousands of disabled men.27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Classics Reading Makes a Great WriterB.Working Experiences Change Your ViewC.Life-changing Job Inspires First Kids NovelD.Helping the Disabled Brings You HappinessCLife expectancy in the United States has been in decline for the first time in decades,and public health officials have identified a series of potential causes,including inaccessible health care,rising drug addiction and rates of mental health disorders,and socio-economic factors.Now,a study led by the Yale School of Medicine has attempted to find out the relative impact of two factors most often linked to life expectancy–race and education–by looking at data about5,114black and white participants in four U.S. cities.The lives and deaths among this group of people–who took part in the study approximately30years ago when they were in their early20s–show that the level of education,and not race,is the best predictor of who will live the longest.Among the5,114people followed in the study,395had died.These deaths were occurring in working-age people,often with children,before the age of60.The rates of death among participants in this group did clearly show racial differences,with approximately9%of blacks dying at an early age compared to6%of whites.There were also differences in causes of death by race.For instance,black men were significantly more likely to die of murder and white men from AIDS.The most common causes of death across all groups over time were cardiovascular disease and cancer.But there were also obvious differences in rates of death by education level.Approximately13%of participants with a high school degree or less education died compared with only approximately5%of college graduates.Strikingly,when looking at race and education at the same time,the researchers found that differences related to race almost disappeared:13.5%of black subjects and13.2%of white subjects witha high school degree or less died during the course of the study.By contrast,5.9%of black subjects and4.3%of whites with college degrees had died.Therefore,improving overall quality of education is something tangible that can help reverse(扭转) this troubling trend in reduction of life expectancy among middle-aged adults.28.What can we learn about the participants in the study?A.The whites are more aggressive.B.The whites got higher education.C.More blacks than whites died young.D.More whites than blacks died of cancer.pared with education,the influence of race on death rates is.A.significantB.unnoticeableC.growingD.long-lasting30.What does the underlined word“tangible”probably mean?A.Realistic.B.Creative.C.Challenging.D.Temporary.31.What can be inferred from the research findings？A.People can get smart through learning.B.One should not discriminate other races.C.People don’t enjoy equal rights for education.D.One can live longer by getting more education.DAs the coronavirus spreads,remote work arrangements preserve continuity and allow people to stay busy doing something familiar during a time of crisis.At first glance,telecommuting(远程办公)might not seem so bad.While it works well for some,it doesn’t for everyone.Working remotely has widespread negative consequences,including people spending time working that they might otherwise have spent with family or friends–because they can easily cross their work-life boundaries,they end up working longer hours.People who telecommute may also have trouble freeing themselves from work and from the technology that enables it,which contributes to the harmful consequences of reducing face-to-face time and personal interactions.When humans rely on technology,we may forget how essential these interactions are to human happiness.As a university professor,my days consist of social interactions with students and colleagues.I generally find those conversations and the resulting relationships inspiring and rewarding.The coronavirus situation means that countless teachers like me face the possibility of standing in front of a camera instead of a classroom.I’d prefer doing that to canceling class,but I can’t help wondering whether my job,along with so many others,is about to experience a great and potentially permanent change.I wonder how many faculty members might be laid off if the university decides teaching remotely is good enough,or how many people will be let go when their bosses realize they don’t need to show up every day,or even at all.Finally,here’s the most important question:whether people believe their firsthand,lived experiences can be replaced–and not just during a pandemic(大流行病).The coronavirus will accelerate our rush into the arms of technology.Ironically,our faith in technology may end up speeding up our own obsolescence(过时).32.According to the text,what may telecommuting result in?A.Shortened working hours.B.Loss of personal freedom.C.Increased family happiness.D.Fewer personal interactions.33.Which is true about the author?A.She loves teaching in front of a camera.B.She enjoys popularity among her students.C.She considers social interactions to be beneficial.D.She’s concerned about the spread of coronavirus.34.What does the author intend to express in Paragraph5?A.Anxiety over the future.B.Expectation of education.C.Views on unemployment.D.Love for lived experience.35.Which section of a website is the passage probably from?A.Fashion.B.Opinion.C.Health.D.Events.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。