高考英语模拟试题(四)
高考英语模拟试题(四)作者：吴雪霞来源：《中学课程辅导高考版·学生版》2010年第08期一、单项填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
1. “Avatar”, science fiction film produced by Hollywood, is expected to fly past worldwide box office records set by “Titanic”.A. a; /B. the; theC. a; theD. the; /2. Obama says he is angry about policies that always favor the wealthy and powerful over Americans and insists that opportunities be opened up to all.A. averageB. intelligentC. competitiveD. original3. A big earthquake struck southern Haiti,knocking down buildings and power lines and causing its ambassador to the United States called a catastrophe.A. whyB. whichC. thatD. what4. Following the successful Beijing Olympics Shanghai 70 million people for the 2010 World Expo.A. expectsB. is expectedC.is expectingD.has expected5. —Why was the Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi chosen as the leading actress in the film Forever Enthralled?—Because the part required intelligence and beauty, she has.A. both of whomB. both of whichC. all of whichD. every one of which6. human beings live in large numbers, the waters are very likely to be polluted.A. WhenB. WhereC. OnceD. As7. For English teachers a more effective role in teaching, they must make every effort to raise students’ cross-cultural awareness.A. having playedB. playingC. to playD. play8. It is required that the students mobile phones in their school, so seldom them using one.A. should not use; you will seeB. not use; will you seeC. mustn’t use I; will you seeD. not use; you will see9. Our government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity, but it may take some time we have enough power.A. beforeB. afterC. unlessD. since10. Journalists present at the press conference all wanted to know whether she had got married secretly, but she the subject throughout the conference.A. kept outB. kept awayC. kept asideD. kept off11. —May I take your order now?— .A. No, I’m in trouble nowB. Yes, we obey ordersC. Yes, I’d like a dish of chickenD. No, I don’t have a choice of meat12. —Where have you been all day?—I some former classmates and I couldn’t get back until it was dark.A. have metB. metC. would meetD.had met13. The project that was put forward at the last meeting for a new theater got through as planned some opposing views.A. not to mentionB. as well asC. on account ofD. regardless of14. Misunderstandings from lack of social communication, unless properly may lead to serious problems.A. arisen;handlingB. arising;handledC. rising;handledD. risen;handling15. Who the fight against the H1N1 flu it not been for the Chinese scientists’ great efforts?A. could have won; hadB. would win; hadC. would have won; hasD. could win; has二、完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
The beginning of a Frank Sinatra song drifted across the dance floor and I knew my dad would call out and request that, which for most people is very16 .As he walked towards me to ask for the first17 , I could see there were18in his eyes. I grasped the side of my chair,19myself up with my arms, and grabbed the two metal sticks which keep me20as I stood to take his hand.It took all my will to21my own tears and inside a voice kept22 : “Don’t fall over, Martine.” We grabbed each other and in some way shuffled (穿梭) out a dance for the whole of the song.For my dad, it was a turning point. He had23his friends on his 70th birthday he would lead his daughter in the first dance,24he had done so many times before. Almost a year after the suicide bomb on the London Underground train which blew25both my legs above the knee, I had managed to realize his26 . Like so much that has happened over the last 12 months, there was something27about the moment.Today, on July 1, as I face the first anniversary of the terrorist28 , I am preparing to leave the country for a while. I know I29be celebrating the fact that I am alive,30I do not feel able to remain in London for the event.Psychologically, I am a different person. I am very body conscious. When I go out I am31that children will make fun of me on my artificial legs. In my wheelchair I cover my lower half with a blanket32what remains of my body draws33glances.Despite my brave claims of what I would do when I left the hospital in March, the reality is that I will34be able to do many things. I thought I would be able to wear my artificial legs all day, to run, to go out alone. But that is just not possible.I keep asking myself,35does it become normal? Is this normal now?16. A. believableB. difficultC. interestingD. simple17. A. permissionB. danceC. actionD. time18. A. smilesB. hopesC. tearsD. sorrows19. A. tookB. carriedC. raisedD. turned20. A. balancedB. suppliedC. experiencedD. equipped21. A. keep upB. hold backC. put awayD. send off22. A. sayingB. concludingC. ringingD. suggesting23. A. persuadedB. permittedC. pleasedD. promised24. A. soB. butC. asD. while25. A. awayB. downC. overD. out26. A. attemptB. effortC. decisionD. dream27. A. positiveB. unrealC. pleasantD. true28. A. attacksB. activitiesC. accidentsD. situations29. A. couldB. shouldC. mustD. might30. A. andB. orC. butD. while31. A. astonishedB. guiltyC. puzzledD. scared32. A. in timeB. on purposeC. in caseD. in need33. A. continuousB. steadyC. angryD. curious34. A. neverB. seldomC. nearlyD. almost35. A. whetherB. whenC. whyD. where三、阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
2024年高三新高考英语模拟试卷试题及答案详解
试卷类型：A2024山东新高考联考试题高三英语本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的学校、姓名、班级、座号、考号填涂在相应位置。
2.选择题答案必须使用2B铅笔（按填涂样例）正确填涂：非选择题答案必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，绘图时，可用2B铅笔作答，字体工整、笔迹清楚。
3.请按照题号在各题目的答题区城内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
保持卡面清洁，不折叠、不破损。
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will the speakers leave for their holiday?A.Tomorrow.B.The day after tomorrow.C.Three days later.2.H ow do the speakers feel?A.Tired.B.R elaxed.C.Careless.3.W hat is the man's current issue?A.H e hurts his leg.B.H e's starvingC.He has a fever.A.P lay a sportB.Study science.C.Do homework.5.W hat kind of chocolate biscuits does Tom usually buy?A.W hite.B.M ilk.C.Dark.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
英语高考模拟试题及答案
英语高考模拟试题及答案一、阅读理解（共20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。
AThe Internet has changed the way we live, work and communicate. It has become an essential part of our daily lives. With just a few clicks, we can access a wealth of information, connect with people around the world, and even do our shopping online. However, the Internet also has its downsides. It can be a source of misinformation and cybercrimes. People need to be cautious when using the Internet.1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The advantages of the Internet.B. The disadvantages of the Internet.C. The influence of the Internet.D. The dangers of the Internet.2. What can we do on the Internet?A. Access information.B. Go shopping.C. Communicate with people.D. All of the above.3. What is the author's attitude towards the Internet?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Neutral.D. Ambiguous.BIn recent years, the number of people who prefer to work from home has been increasing. This trend is largely due to the flexibility it offers. People can work at their own pace and manage their time more effectively. However, working from home also has its challenges. It can be difficult to separate work from personal life, and some people may feel isolated.4. Why is working from home becoming more popular?A. Because it is more comfortable.B. Because it offers more flexibility.C. Because it is more cost-effective.D. Because it is more prestigious.5. What is a potential challenge of working from home mentioned in the passage?A. The lack of office equipment.B. The difficulty in separating work from personal life.C. The need to work longer hours.D. The risk of cybercrimes.答案：1-3 DCD4-5 BC阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高考英语选择题
14.Please remain ___ until the plane has come to a complete stop. A. to seat B. to be seated C. seating D. seated 15.He showed no ___ to the thief and beat him hard. A. favor B. service C. benefit D. mercy 模拟试题（二） 1.—How did you find your visit to Qingdao, Joanna? —___. A. Oh, wonderful indeed B. I went there alone C. First by train and then by ship D. A guide showed me the way 2.Which city in England do you think may be called ___ Shanghai of ___ West? A. a；the B. the；/ C. the；the D. /；the 3.The girl ___ he employs is always complaining about the pay. A. which B./ C. whose D. what 4.___ is known to us all is that the 2016 Olympic Games will take place in Rio. A. It B. What C. As D. Which 5.He sat ___ against the wall and listened to the teacher___. A. close; close B. close; closely C. closely; close D. closely; closely
2024年高考模拟考试英语试题
2024年高考模拟考试英语试题2024.05第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AFor the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, the Musée d’Orsay, which houses the world’s largest collection of this current, is offering a major retrospective (回顾展) of this artistic trend with Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism from March 26 to July 14.150 years ago, on April 15, 1874, in a luxurious photographer Nadar’s studio in northern Paris, Berthe Morisot, Edouard Degas and Claude Monet came together as a cooperative limited company to open the first Impressionist exhibition, a movement that would forever change the course of art history.The retrospective will take visitors on a virtual tour to the very moment 150 years ago. During the 40-minute immersive (沉浸的) tour, visitors will spend a virtual evening with the famous impressionists and travel by steam train to Bougival, west of Paris, where many of them worked. Visitors will then tour the main exhibition, which opens into a gallery with Renoir’s La Parisienne and La Danseuse that featured in the 1874 exhibition, and other impressionist paintings, drawings and sculptures.“The immersive experience is unique and innovative. You can go into this e xhibition and relive the evening with the artists and discover the origin of this movement. We want to recreate the emotion for visitors of the 1874 exhibition,” said Abastado, director of digital development at the Musée d’Orsay.Guidelines:* The experience is suitable for children of 11 y/o and above; children under 8 y/o are prohibited.*We remind you that, in view of the technology used, virtual reality experiences are not recommended for people with balance or vision disorders.*Walkers and motorized wheelchairs are not permitted in the space, but manual wheelchairs are accepted.1. What’s the retrospective mainly aimed at?A. Protecting cultural diversity.B. Fueling people’s love for art.C. Showing honor to late artists.D. Marking the birth of a movement.2. What can be experienced during the virtual tour?A. Painting a picture on the spot.B. Driving a steam train in person.C. Meeting famous impressionists.D. Staying overnight in the gallery.3. Who is the most suitable to visit the exhibition?A. An eight-year-old boy.B. An adult with a walker.C. A visually-challenged girl.D. A teenager in a manual wheelchair.BTravelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them. Globe-traveling to me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat. I needed something deeper than an Eat, Play, Love moment.One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.I finally boarded the plane. Vasilis picked me up at the airport. I smiled, thinking how improbable this moment seemed all those years ago.The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new wonders. However, none of them truly mattered. What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance encounter with a local.Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention—a rhythmic clinking disturbing the quietness of the residential street. Curiously, we followed the sound to a humble workshop. Inside, a welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him. He wore no flashy protective suit—this was just another day for him, another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature. Under the sunshade, his orange cat rested in the comforting warmth...As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied（=showed）. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family.... The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tea rs, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward—to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.4. Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy?A. Shortage of adequate funds.B. Discomfort in dietary habits.C. Overstatement of travel’s effects.D. Danger of petting baby animals.5. What drove the author to go to Athens?A. Meeting a commitment.B. Exploring a unique landscape.C. Receiving further education.D. Escaping from the current life.6. What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to?A. Poems written by masters.B. Peace and simplicity.C. Spirit of craftsmanship.D. Special sound in the street.7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Friendship Lasts ForeverB. Travelling Shapes a Better SelfC. Pursuit of Happiness Never StopsD. The Ordinary Makes ExtraordinaryCIn 2022, the Nature Conservancy launched two 5-year pilot projects at working ranches (牧场) in Kansas and New Mexico to determine if virtual fences enable land managers to better perform regenerative(再生的) management practices and to assess potential benefits for biodiversity and for ranchers(牧场主)’ bottom lines, as well as impacts on soil carbon storage.Applauded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture as a climate adaption strategy, virtual fencing is an innovative technology that enables ranchers to use a smartphone or web app to remotely monitor and control where and when cattle graze (吃草). Virtual fences can reduce the need for physical fences, which require significant time, expense and labor to maintain. Physical fences also limit land managers in their ability to change grazing boundaries to adapt to seasonal changes in vegetation or to exclude cattle from ecologically sensitive areas.The cows are outfitted（=equipped）with battery-operated, GPS-enabled collars that send out a radio frequency to communicate with reception towers, creating virtual grazing boundaries set by a rancher. When a cow approaches the edge of the virtual boundary, the collar produces a sound signaling it to turn around. If the cow proceeds to cross the boundary, it receives a momentary mild shock, signaling that it’s gone too far and should rejoin its group.Grasslands are the least protected habitat on earth and one of the most effective carbon sinks, storing up to 20% of the world’s soil organic carbon. Unfortunately, grasslands are continuing to rapidly disappear for several reasons. For ecological health, most grassland ecosystems need periods of disturbance to aerate (使透气) the soil, stimulate plant growth and recycle nutrients into the soil. Ranchers complete this disturbance-rest cycle by managing the timing, location, herd size and intensity of grazing activities, all of which can be time-consuming and painstaking.“Currently, the costs of virtual fencing are still high, but in the long run it can help land managers better carry out management practices that regenerate land health, help address climate change and biodiversity loss,” said William Burnidge, director of the Nature Conservancy.8. What’s stressed concerning virtual fencing in paragraph 2?A. Its smart design.B. Its major advantages.C. Its wide application.D. Its working principles.9. What does the mild shock indicate to the cow?A. It’s time to return.B. It’s time to graze.C. It’s in danger.D. It’s in a wrong direction.10. What’s unavoidable for ranchers to complete the disturbance-rest cycle?A. Intense efforts.B. Polluted soil.C. Financial failure.D. Ecological imbalance.11. What’s Mr. Burnidge’s attitude to virtual fencing?A. Intolerant.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Conservative.DOver the past few months, I’ve been invited to speak with well-known writers, musicians and film producers regarding my recent book, Extraterrestrial. Prior to these conversations, I was on the receiving (and admiring) end of their artistic work, but now they were curious about my own research as a scientist. The reverse led me to recognize the similarities between innovation in the arts and the sciences.In sciences and arts alike, creativity appears magically as an unpredictable fountain of inspiration from the subconscious (潜意识). Its unexpected content breaks routines within traditional thinking. It delivers something new that is distinct from common practices, often taking people out of their comfort zone because it is ahead of its time. As a result, many innovators are laughed at and denied the recognition they deserve when they need it the most.There are many examples of such circumstances. In 1933 Fritz Zwicky inferred the existence of “dark matter”, but it took four decades for this concept to gain recognition within the astronomy community. Vincent van Gogh was considered a madman and a failure throughout his life. Today, his paintings are among the most expensive ever sold, though.Typically, life offers two ways of acquiring objects. One is by collecting available items, and the other is by creating things that never existed before. Whereas most items on the shelves of supermarkets are mass-produced, products that are newly created by artists or scientists are originally unique. Just like aging wine, a product of creative work acquires quality over time. It is colored by the response of the audience as well as by imitations. The initial circumstances are a reminder of an admirable baby. It is fascinating for a scientist or an artist to watch the interaction of their creation with the world, just as it is for parents to watch their children.Creativity in arts and sciences establishes a backdrop（=background）for human existence, as the content it invents gives pleasure and meaning to our lives. The human act of creation is an infinite-sum game, from which all of us benefit. And we can all participate in the creative process.12. Which can best replace the underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 1?A. Priority.B. Assumption.C. Shift.D. Preference.13. What can best describe creativity in sciences and arts?A. It tends to be forecastable.B. It mirrors common beliefs.C. It usually leads the times.D. It enjoys instant acceptance.14. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A. Creative works withstand the test of time.B. Mass-produced items are preferable.C. Old wine can’t be put into new bottl es.D. Inventiveness starts from childhood.15. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To clarify a concept.B. To launch an appeal.C. To offer an entertainment.D. To advocate a lifestyle.第二节(共5 小题;每小题2.5 分,满分12.5分)Providing feedback(反馈意见) is an essential part of personal and career development. 16 One of the most effective and classic methods to make it easier for both the giver and receiver is the feedback sandwich technique, sometimes also referred to as a compliment (赞美) sandwich.If you are seeking to enhance your career growth, learning about the feedback sandwich can be a game-changer. 17 Rather than simply focusing on what went wrong, it ensures that the person receiving the feedback also knows what went well. The process can be broken into three parts. A manager or superior starts by providing positive feedback to encourage a person to continue their good work. Afterward, they communicate constructive feedback for the person to improve. This feedback aims to be specific, behavioral, and relevant to the situation. 18 The feedback sandwich technique is a highly useful method. It can help soften the blow of criticism. By starting and ending with positive feedback, it’s easier for the recipient（接受者）to receive the constructive criticism without feeling attacked. 19 As we all know, criticism is awkward, but when you’re giving potentially negative feedback, it’s easier when you’re also serving it up with two compliments. Additionally, it enables the meeting or an interaction to end ona positive note.20 Many people are knowledgeable about this technique, which might make it sound insincere or predictable if not done correctly. Also, when feedback becomes a routine, employees can start to perceive positive feedback as simply a form of sugarcoating the negatives, thus reducing its value. Hence, positive feedback should not simply be seen as something to cushion（=relieve）the negative, but should be delivered so as to reinforce(=enhance) and encourage good performance.A. It’s essential to be aware of its limitations, though.B. Similarly, it is also easier for the giver to offer feedback.C. The manager then ends the feedback session with positive feedback.D. The technique may lead to unclear and indirect personal communication.E. Delivering constructive criticism, however, can be challenging if not done correctly.F. It may not be for every situation, but it can make negative feedback more digestible.G. This technique involves using constructive feedback wrapped between two layers of positive feedback.第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分, 满分15 分)I’d been exploring the 40-hectare woods around our cottage my whole life and I knew the way well. So it was a 21 when I found myself lost there.One dull cold February afternoon, I had a sudden 22 to hike the hill with my two daughters. Putting on our snowshoes, we immediately 23 northwestward. While making our way up the hill, my daughters stopped occasionally to investigate unknown plants and to look at the abandoned deer beds.... These really made their 24 .As the shadows started to 25 , we moved further up. Soon, weariness(=tiredness) began to outpace(超过) 26 . We decided to return. Instead of backtracking over our 27 route, I chose to walk down the steep side of the hill, 28 my common sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the terrain (地形) changed, I had my first major moment of 29 : Where was the stream? Were we off course?I instinctively (本能地) pulled out my phone to get my location, but it 30 in my hand in the cold air. 31 , I started feeling a bit panicky. However, I quickly 32 myself, reassuring my daughters to continue walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I spotted a familiar tree and eventually 33 the road.That winter’s day taught me a valuable lesson about habitual reliance on technology. If my phone had 34 then, I might have directly followed the GPS, ignoring the old 35 of depending on surroundings and life skills.21. A. challenge B. shock C. reward D. reminder22. A. discovery B. response C. worry D. urge23. A. escaped B. drove C. headed D. looked24. A. reputation B. dream C. day D. way25. A. lengthen B. swing C. emerge D. fade26. A. fuel B. wisdom C. coldness D. enthusiasm27. A. original B. rough C. offbeat D. roundabout28. A. appreciating B. trusting C. envisioning D. assessing29. A. curiosity B. comparison C. doubt D. anticipation30. A. died B. slipped C. flashed D. rang31. A. Reportedly B. Admittedly C. Seemingly D. Surprisingly32. A. exposed B. calmed C. defended D. behaved33. A. got off B. laid down C. came across D. made out34. A. worked B. remained C. changed D. overheated35. A. theory B. standard C. practice D. routine第二节(共10 小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2024届辽宁省名校联盟高三高考模拟卷四英语试题及答案
辽宁省名校联盟2024年高考模拟卷（信息卷）英语（四）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19. 15.B. ￡9. 18.C. ￡9. 15.答案是C。
1. What’s the woman doing?A. Hanging out with Bob.B. Visiting her aunt.C. Doing some shopping.2. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. See a doctor.B. Take some medicine.C. Have a good rest.3. What will the man do next?A. Look after the baby.B. Help in the kitchen.C. Clean up the mess.4. Where will the woman pick up the man?A. From the city museum.B. From a bus stop.C. From the man’s home.5. How much will the man pay for the tickets?A. 600 yuan.B. 750 yuan.C. 900 yuan.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
辽宁省普通高中学2023年高考英语四模试卷含解析
2023年高考英语模拟试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
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2．答题前，认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》，按规定答题。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—You look sleepy today.—__________ not to miss the flight, I didn't dare to close my eyes the whole night.A．Reminded B．Being remindedC．Reminding D．Having reminded2．Peter has previous experience, ______ I think he’s the right person for the job.A．or B．butC．for D．so3．With a travelling speed of up to 350 kilometres per hour, the railway to be built between Beijing and Shanghai_______ the journey time from 12 hours to 5 hours．A．cuts B．will cut C．is cutting D．has cut4．For thousands of years,poetry the favorite type of literature for many in China.A．is B．has been C．was D．will be5．Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file.A．checked in B．checked offC．checked out D．checked with6．E-shopping, when properly _____ ,can save us a lot of time and energy.A．done B．doing C．to do D．is done7．Our bedrooms are all on the sixth floor, with its own bathroom.A．all B．every C．either D．each8．_______the weather ,the sports meet will be held on time .A．Instead of B．In relation to C．Regardless of D．In favor of9．This film is very with young people, which tells a really romantic story.A．familiar B．popularC．similar D．particular10．Many of us see reading as an investment in ourselves，so it’s only natural that we want to learn something useful ________ our efforts.A．in view of B．in response toC．in parallel with D．in return for11．Days later, my brother called to say he was all right, but _______say where he was.A．mustn’t B．shouldn’t C．wouldn’t D．mightn’t12．The Internet is so much a part of our culture that it affects our lives by acting as a ______ for face-to-face contacts. A．preference B．motivationC．substitute D．guideline13．—Mum, I broke Dad’s sunglasses this morning.—You need to make an apology for your fault, ________ you will regret.A．and B．orC．but D．for14．There is no reason to be disappointed. ________, this could be rather amusing.A．Above all B．As a resultC．Apart from that D．As a matter of fact15．She is ____________ being pleased about it ; she is very angry.A．free from B．free of C．out of D．far from16．Why ________ you choose to work in a remote village school when you can own a respectable job in a city? A．need B．shouldC．must D．will17．The problem with the current system allows anyone to commit a similar crime without . It needs to be fixed. A．being punished B．punishedC．to punish D．punishing18．During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch an unattended bag.A．had always been warned B．were always being warnedC．are always warning D．always warned19．—I am searching one online shopping site after another for a computer.—So __________I before I decided to buy a new camera.A．had B．have C．am D．would20．Around this point ______, which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor.A．the story develops B．does the story developC．develops the story D．the story developed第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
高考英语冲刺模拟试题分类汇编：专题04 语法填空(新高考) 原卷版
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距离高考还有一段时间，不少有经验的老师都会提醒考生，愈是临近高考，能否咬紧牙关、学会自我调节，态度是否主动积极，安排是否科学合理，能不能保持良好的心态、以饱满的情绪迎接挑战，其效果往往大不一样。以下是本人从事
养成良好的答题习惯，是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。做题前，要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项，并对答案内容作出合理预测
A living heritage is an endless dialogue between the present____65____the past, and Kunqu Opera is a carrier to pass that legacy on.
【2023届湖北荆荆宜高三下学期5月三校联考】
A good place to start is the Bell Tower as it stands in the historical center of the city____57____is near the booming modern commercial district. Throughout the night, both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are well-lighted,____58____(provide) a striking setting for traditional Chinese restaurants and bright modern shopping malls____59____with a mix of color and movement, the neon lights together with the street lighting present a vivid magical picture. As the bell____60____(ring) in the Bell Tower, you can imagine yourself standing in the city as____61____was centuries ago.
2024届山东省实验中学高三下学期高考模拟英语试题
2024届山东省实验中学高三下学期高考模拟英语试题一、阅读理解According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of marine (海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.Kemp’s Ridley Sea TurtleThe Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and smallest sea turtle.Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles (爬行动物), they are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.VaquitaAs a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of decline in their population was as much as 90% since 2011.WhaleFin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting. According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.Hawaiian Monk SealA native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the earless seals who live on warm beaches, unlike other seals.According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Monk Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.1．Why do Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups?A．To nest.B．To reproduce.C．To avoid attack.D．To hunt foods.2．What is the major threat to Hawaiian Monk Seal?A．Global warming.B．Lack of food.C．Natural enemies.D．Habitat pollution.3．Which of the following is the most critically endangered species?A．Vaquita.B．Fin Whale.C．Humpback Whale.D．Hawaiian Monk Seal.Deforestation——by clear-cutting or wildfires——has massive consequences both on climate and health. But leaving reforestation to Mother Nature can take decades, particularly as disastrous wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. And the time, cost and labour involved makes traditional methods of tree planting not as practical as they once were.Bryce Jones knows how hard it is to replant forests. For four months in 2013, he worked as a tree planter throughout Canada. “There’s no technology there,” he says. “The only way you can automate reforestation is through the air.” But it wasn’t until 2019 that he hit on the one that he thought had potential: use drones (无人机) to fire specially designed seed pods (荚) into the ground—at 10 times the normal rate and costing 20-percent less than traditional methods. He proposed the idea to his brother and Flash Forest was born. His first goal was to plant a billion trees by 2025.The team took out a loan, bought a drone and used 3D printers at Jones’s school to make casts of the pods. Now, only two and a half years later, the company has a group of drones with each able to carry several thousand pods per flight. Three operators work in a field, controlling five drones, whose flights take 15 to 20minutes. Flash Forest’s big draw is its seed pod, which contains everything seedlings (幼苗) need to promote survival. And its technology allows them to reach post-burn sites or remote areas that are difficult for traditional tree planting.There are challenges every day, Jones says, as they work to improve the engineering, hardware, software and seed-po d recipes. Then there are the challenges presented by the climate——this year, record temperatures,record wildfires and drought. “That was something that was totally out of our control,” he says.Unlike some traditional forms of reforestation, Flash Forest is focused on biodiversity. For Jones, the target of planting a billion trees by 2025 is just the beginning. “I have a dream that the company will plant on six continents——everywhere where our technology is needed,” he says.4．What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1?A．The benefits of reforestation.B．The power of Mother Nature.C．The way of putting out wildfires.D．The urgency to seek a planting way.5．What are the features of Jones’ technology?A．Efficient and cost-saving.B．Innovative and back-breaking.C．Pricey and ground-breaking.D．Challenging and time-consuming.6．What contributes to the particular appeal of Flash Forest?A．Its drone operators.B．The frequent flights.C．Its seed pod.D．The low cost of seedlings.7．What can we infer about Flash Forest from the last paragraph?A．It changed its focus in the past.B．It will achieve its final target in 2025.C．It might be available worldwide one day.D．It has replaced traditional forms of reforestation.Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone’s satisfaction. But it’s also because Procaccia’s work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert.For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more. “It’s a very elegant model in which you can distill what fairness really is, and reason about it,” Procaccia says.The simplest approach is called the “divider-chooser” method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other’s. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation.The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settle disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors’ shifts in hospitals.Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn’t like a simple jigsaw puzzle (拼图) with a well-definedsolution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore. 8．What does the underlined word “distill” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Get the essence of.B．Find the opposite of.C．Keep the focus on.D．Reduce the impact on.9．What can we learn about fairness from the example given in paragraph 3?A．Its standard is stable.B．It prevents unequal division.C．Its concept is complex.D．It dominates personal preferences.10．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting?A．The application of its rules.B．The details of its process.C．The problems it produces.D．The harmony it symbolizes.11．What is the best title for the text?A．Who benefits most from fairness?B．How has fairness changed over time?C．What method works best in cake-cutting?D．Why are researchers so interested in cake-cutting?Amblyopia is the most common cause of vision loss in children. In all cases of amblyopia, there’s a stronger eye and a weaker eye, and it’s winner-take-all in the cortex (大脑皮层). The cortex learns to ignore the signal from the weaker eye. By ignoring the weaker eye, the brain doesn’t fuse (融合) images from both eyes. As a result, people with amblyopia can have trouble seeing in 3D．In an attempt to solve this problem, doctors start treating patients with amblyopia at a young age, while their brain pathways are still developing. The children, usually under 7 years old, are often told to wear an eye patch over their strong eye to force the brain to rely on the weaker. But whenever the eye patch is removed, the competition can start over. For lasting improvement, new treatments need to teach the brain to stop suppressing (抑制) key visual cues coming from the weaker eye, says neuroscientist Dennis Levi of the University of California.Now, several research teams are taking a new way that aims to get the brain to make better use of the information coming from both eyes, Several companies are working on treatments based on this new angle. One is called Luminopia.Luminopia’s therapy involves having children watch videos through a virtual reality headset. As the childrenwatch, the headset blocks out certain parts of the display for each eye, so the patients actually have to combine input from the two images to get the full video.The company conducted a trial showing that children with amblyopia begin to see better on eye chart assessments after three months of one-hour sessions done six days a week, But they have yet to measure improvements in long-term effectiveness. It is believed that if people with amblyopia don’t learn to fuse signals from both eyes from a young age, they never will. So some scientists think attempting to treat adults, whose brains have suppressed signals from their weak eye for decades, is a lost cause.12．Why does a person with amblyopia have trouble seeing in 3D?A．His brain is unable to receive images.B．His cortex overlooks signals from the weaker eye.C．His stronger eye can’t send signals to the brain.D．His weaker eye fails to receive signals.13．Which of the following best describes the effect of an eye patch?A．Ineffective.B．Temporary.C．Wonderful.D．Comprehensive.14．What is the working principle of Luminopia’s therapy?A．Activating the weak eye to get the full video.B．Forcing the brain to rely on the weaker eye.C．Improving the situations with eye chart assessments.D．Blocking out the images received from the stronger eye.15．What can we learn about Luminopia’s therapy from the last paragraph?A．It has an instant effect.B．Adults are is main targets.C．More trials need to be conducted.D．It has long-term effectiveness.Ask anyone how they’re feeling these days and chances are that they’ll reply with some version of “exhausted”. We’re tired of operating amid uncertainty. We’re tired of balancing childcare with work. 16 They direct our focus to the most readily available information to help us make decisions quickly without properly considering all the variables.The result is that we are wired to move toward things that make us feel good and away from things that make us feel uncomfortable. 17 They default (默认) to what feels “normal”. Those networks are so deep in ourthinking that when we’re traveling a new and challenging path, our wheels default back to the worn-in grooves (凹槽). So, how do we do hard things when our brains are constantly telling us to avoid effort?18 A 2016 study found that when people are upset, they’re less likely to try to do hard things. When they’re feeling upbeat, however, they’re more likely to take on the hard-but-essential tasks that ultimately make life better. One way we can get ourselves in the right mindset is to do what’s called “reappraisal”, in which we create a shift in our brains of how we perceive a task.Moreover, we must give our brains the right amount of autonomy. When we have a choice, our brains often want to programme something easy. 19 Put it into a work context: Do I want to experiment with a new project management tool that might make things easier for my team next week, or do I want to stick with the same sheet that a former employee established that none of us feel great about anyway?20 But by understanding what’s going on in your brain, you can work toward accomplishing hard things and manage your fears better.A．Tackle them when we’re in a good mood.B．Doing things like hard work can seem abnormal.C．Our brains label effort as bad because it’s hard work.D．We should be creative and open-minded when doing tasks.E．This is called mindset fault, the tendency to do right things.F．When we feel like this, our brains want to save mental energy.G．But we can reduce the response by challenging ourselves to be innovative.二、完形填空I’d been exploring the 40-hectare woods around our cottage my whole life and I knew the way well. So it was a 21 when I found myself lost there.One dull cold February afternoon, I had a sudden 22 to hike the hill with my two daughters. Putting on our snowshoes, we immediately 23 northwestward. While making our way up the hill, my daughters stopped occasionally to investigate unknown plants and to look at the abandoned deer beds… These really made their 24 .As the shadows started to 25 , we moved further up. Soon, weariness began to 26 enthusiasm. We decided to return. Instead of backtracking over our 27 route, I chose to walk down thesteep (陡峭的) side of the hill, 28 my general sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the terrain (地形) leveled out, I had my first major moment of 29 : Where was the stream? Were we off course?I instinctively (本能地) pulled out my phone to get my location, but it 30 in my hand in the cold air. 31 , I started feeling a bit panicky. However, I quickly 32 myself, reassuring my daughters to continue walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I spotted a familiar tree and eventually 33 the road.That winter’s day taught me a valuable lesson about habitual reliance on technology. If my phone had 34 then, I might have directly followed the GPS, ignoring the old 35 of depending on surroundings and life skills.21．A．challenge B．shock C．reward D．reminder22．A．discovery B．response C．worry D．urge23．A．escaped B．drove C．headed D．looked24．A．reputation B．dream C．day D．way25．A．lengthen B．swing C．emerge D．fade26．A．fuel B．witness C．overlook D．outpace27．A．original B．rough C．offbeat D．roundabout 28．A．appreciating B．trusting C．envisioning D．assessing29．A．curiosity B．comparison C．doubt D．anticipation30．A．died B．slipped C．flashed D．rang31．A．Reportedly B．Admittedly C．Seemingly D．Surprisingly32．A．exposed B．composed C．defended D．behaved33．A．got off B．laid down C．came across D．made out34．A．worked B．remained C．changed D．overheated35．A．theory B．standard C．practice D．routine三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Yangko, a rural Chinese folk dance with a history 36 (date) back thousands of years, originates from farming life in ancient times. The dance relates to sacrifices to the farmland god when people prayed for a goodharvest. As time passed, the 37 (origin) dance developed, taking in various artistic forms and skills, including opera, acrobatics and martial arts, and eventually turned into the type of Yangko 38 is seen today.39 (preserve) this Chinese folk culture, it was included in the inaugural(首批的)items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is 40 (common) performed in northern China during festivals, especially for Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival. Performances or competitions 41 (organize) in towns and villages to express people’s joy and their hope for a better life.Yangko employs drumming, Suona, dancing and singing. Content is based 42 folk stories and legends. Costumes are richly-colored and opera-styled, enabling 43 (character) to be easily identified. During a performance, the actors will dance and sing, following lively rhythms. Highly. skilled and interesting acts such as stilt(高跷)walking 44 carrying a wedding sedan chair(花轿)are also included. As a part of traditional Chinese culture, Yangko 45 (concentrate) the group consciousness of the Chinese people, and has outstanding historical and cultural value.四、书信写作46．你校将举办以“讲故事，话家风”为主题的英语演讲比赛。
2023届山东省聊城市第一中学高考英语四模试卷含解析
2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．So difficult____it to work out the problem that I decided to ask Tom for advice.A．I did find B．didI findC．I have found D．have I found2．—Congratulations！I hear you’ve won the first prize in the singing competition．—You _____ be mistaken．I’m in the dance class．A．must B．may C．should D．could3．Kunming is called “Spring City”, but it _____ snow in winter.A．shall B．can C．must D．might4．—Better get down to your work, Tom.—_________.A．It’s my pleasure B．Don’t mention itC．Mind your own business D．You’re welcome5．We arranged to meet at the cinema at 7:30, but Jack failed to ______.A．break up B．set upC．turn up D．give up6．—I forgot to register for the courses. I’m one day late and most of the classes are full. What sha ll I do?—________ Y ou can’t do anything about that.A．Take your time. B．Poor you!C．So what? D．No way!7．It’s always difficult ______ in a foreign country, especially when you don’t speak the language.A．being B．to beC．having been D．to have been8．The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to ________ e﹣cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．A．that B．howC．which D．what9．— Do you know anything about British history?—______________. I have no interest in it.A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.10．Efforts will be made to______ new teaching models to exploit the students’ potential.A．accelerate B．innovateC．differentiate D．compile11．Our team is world-class and it was no surprise that we won by such a margin.A．low B．highC．wide D．narrow12．— Which classical Chinese poem do you like best?—Don’t laugh if we lay drunken on the battleground; how many soldiers ever came back______.A．old and young B．up and down C．safe and sound D．right and wrong13．. Jenny was sad over the loss of the photos she shot in Canada, _________ this was a memory she especially treasured.A．if B．when C．as D．where14．—Why does he wear a raincoat on sunny days?—Nor do I understand. He is ________.A．a wet blanket B．a lazy boneC．a black sheep D．an odd fish15．The writer was so ________ in her work that she didn’t notice him enter the room.A．abandoned B．focused C．absorbed D．centered16．______to work overtime that evening,I missed a wonderful film.A．Having been asked B．To askC．Having asked D．To be asked17．He has written two articles for the journal，one to be published in this issue，the other to___________ in the next. A．turn out B．come outC．bring out. D．leave out18．— Who recommended Nancy for the post?— It was James ______ admiration for her was obvious.A．who B．that C．whose D．whom19．—What did she want to know, Tom?—She wondered _______ we could complete the experiment.A．when was it B．it was when thatC．it was when D．when it was that20．I’m not sure of the reason for the dog’s illness, but it ____ by eating too much.A．may have been caused B．need have been causedC．should have been caused D．must have been caused第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2020届河南省天一大联考高考英语模拟试题四和答案详细解析及备考策略
2020届河南省天一大联考高考英语模拟试题四第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话仅读一遍．例：How much is the shirt？A.₤19.15. B. ₤9.18. C. ₤9.15.答案是C．1．（1.5分）What did the woman do today？A． She practiced the piano．B． She wrote some letters．C． She made a travel plan．2．（1.5分）What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon？A． Go to the dentist．B． Go to a physics class．C． Meet with her trainer．3．（1.5分）What has the man been doing this weekend？A． Visiting museums．B． Reading some science books．C． Trying to come up with an idea．4．（1.5分）How do the speakers feel？A． Tired．B． Enjoyable．C． Frightened．5．（1.5分）What does the woman mean？A． She doesn't want to leave．B． She will take all the files away．C． She has enough time to deal with her work．第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A.B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．（3分）（1）What did the woman say about the man's brother？A．He has changed a lot．B．He was very impolite to her．C．She can never understand him．（2）What's the man's explanation？A．His brother has a pain in his neck．B．High school life is too stressful．C．That is the way teenagers are．7．（4.5分）（1）What are the speakers doing？A．Looking for something．B．Talking about a trip to France．C．Checking their luggage at the airport．（2）Where was the woman's passport？A．In her wallet．B．Under the desk．C．In her make﹣up bag．（3）What is the woman like？A．She is forgetful．B．She is impatient．C．She is very organized．8．（4.5分）（1）Where does the conversation take place？A．In Thailand．B．In Hawaii．C．In Mexico．（2）What do we know about the camera？A．It can be used underwater．B．It cannot be dropped．C．It's pretty heavy．（3）How much did the man spend on his camera equipment in total？A．＄200．B．＄300．C．＄350．9．（4.5分）（1）What does the man want the woman to do by Monday？A．Call the models．B．Finish the files．C．Send out the invitations．（2）When is the charity party？A．This weekend．B．Next week．C．Next month．（3）Where do the speakers probably work？A．At a baking company．B．At a fashion company．C．At a housing company．10．（6分）（1）What is the speaker's attitude？A．No one is born a genius．B．Too much practice is not useful．C．Talented people needn't work hard．（2）When did Mozart begin composing？A．At the age of three．B．At the age of five．C．At the age of eight．（3）How did Jimi Hendrix learn to play the guitar？A．His father taught him．B．He learned at school．C．He taught himself．（4）What happened to Einstein after graduation？A．He couldn't find a job．B．He was an immediate success．C．He gave up his studies for a while．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．11．（6分）Futurology （未来学） explores how organizations can look at uncertainty，risk， and opprtunity in a way that produces more value than just marching forward with yesterday's assumptions．Here are four well．received books about it．The Next DecadePublished in 2010，this is a 400﹣page book by George Friedman，who adresses the United States' relationships with other countries and the state of the world in general throughout the 2010s．The book also discusses the paradox（悖论）of "the empire and the republic"，and addresses some demographic，technological，and economic issues，primarily those that will affect the 2010s．（1）What's the text intended to introduce？A． Some popular futurology books．B． Some predictions about the future．C． Some future technological developments．D． Some famous writers and their typical works．（2）In which way is Abundance different from the other three？A． It discusses future resource supplies．B． It is not finished by one single writer．C． It is written by a non﹣native English speaker．D． It is based on interviews with famous scientists．（3）Which book talks about politics？A． Super intelligence．B． Abundance．C． The Next Decade．D． Physics of the Future．12．（8分）In the late 1940s， we were living in a little country town called Monta Vista near San Jose， California． Dad worked on and off， so we were generally low on money． But this particular year we would even go without a Christmas tree．The tradition Mom loved most was decorating the Christmas tree，which always stood in a place of honor in our living room． From Thanksgiving on，she would start dragging out boxes filled with all kinds of decorations that had been used in previous years．Mom was almost in mourning（哀悼） about not having a tree that year． We tried to cheer her up but nothing seemed to work． As the holiday got closer，she often stayed in her bedroom， praying． A few days before Christmas， we woke up to see a delighted mother singing Christmas carols in the backyard．"Mom，" I asked her，"why are you so happy all of a sudden？" She said， "Come and see for yourself， son．"I went out to the backyard and saw a huge tumbleweed （风滚草） against the garage door． But Mom didn't see a tumbleweed． She sawa beautiful Christmas tree．We couldn't get it in through the front or back doors， so we opened both the French doors on the side of the house and brought the "tree" in that way． Somehow we got it fastened to the Christmas tree stand， and we set it up in the living room． Then we began to decorate it together． Its branches were much too weak to support lights， so we tied just one string close to the trunk where the lights would shine upward．We all stood back and looked at our "tree"． My mom began to cry softly． Iheard her say under her breath，"Thank you， God， for providing us with a tree to bless us this Christmas．"（1）What happened to the author's family in that particular year？A． His father lost his job suddenly．B． They moved to a little country town．C． They couldn't afford a Christmas tree．D． His father's health worsened abruptly．（2）What habit did the author's mother have？A． Singing Christmas carols in her bedroom．B． Storing the Christmas tree for future use．C． Crying for all kinds of sufferings in life．D． Recycling Christmas tree decorations．（3）Why didn't the author's family bring in the tumbleweed through the front or back doors？A． Because it was too big in size．B． To show their great respect for it．C． To avoid being witnessed by others．D． Because they were far from the living room．（4）What made the author's mother cry after having the tumbleweed decorated？A． That it looked like a real tree．B． That her prayer was answered．C． That she had difficulty breathing．D． That it was a gift from her family．13．（8分）Long， relaxing bathroom breaks that allow people to read the news or visit their social media may be coming to an end due to a new toilet seat design that is supposed to make sitting on the toilet for more than seven minutes become uncomfortable．Called the Standard Toilt，the new design，thought up by English consulting engineer Mahabir Gill， slopes（倾斜） at a downwards angle of 13degrees， forcing the person sitting on it to use their leg muscles to keep from sliding off．According to its creator，the longest someone can comfortably sit on such a toilet seat is 5 to 7 minutes． Gill said the angle is enough to cause some feelings of strain in the users' legs， making them want to get up faster than they would from a horizontal （水平的） toilet seat，but not enough to cause serious health problems． Gill also added that the Standard Toilet would be great for businesses wanting to maximize employee work hours．The Standard Toilet has already received the backing of the British Toilet Association （BTA）， but has come． under fire on social media， where people either joked about ways to "defeat" the design， or called it a shame．Gill told Wired magazine that as a consulting engineer he sometimes discovered workers asleep on the toilet， and that he also became increasingly annoyed by queues for public toilets． The final straw came one morning， after a heavy night of drinking， when in desperate need of a toilet， he only found locked cubicles． He started working on a solution， and the Standard Toilet was born．While the sloped toilet apparently offers some health benefits to users，like improving posture and lowering the risk of developing some health problems，Mr． Gill admits that the main purpose of the Standard Toilet is to reduce the financial losses of businesses．（1）Why is the Standard Toilet designed at a downwards angle of 13 degrees？A． To exercise its users' leg muscles．B． To reduce its users' health problems．C． To guarantee its users' great comfort．D． To shorten its users' bathroom breaks．（2）Which of the following words can best describe the Standard Toilet？A． Fashionable．B． Ridiculous．C． Widespread．D． Controversial．（3）W hat does paragraph 4 mainly talk about？A． Why Gill designed the Standard Toilet．B． The biggest advantage of the Standard Toilet．C． The most common problem of using public toilets．D． Where Gill's design for the Standard Toilet came from．（4）What can be known about Mahabir Gill from the text？A． He used to fall asleep on the toilet．B． He used to be heavily addicted to drinking．C． His design is likely to be well received by employers．D． He thinks toilet time reflects a person's health condition．14．（8分）Bird eggs come in a variety of colors， but new research shows that diversity follows a simple pattern﹣﹣the colder the climate， the darker the egg．Darker eggs take in more heat than lighter ones．This could help developing chicks stay warm while their parents look for food． That's the conclusion of the study．Biologists have long tried to understand why birds' eggs come in so many shapes and colors． There could be many reasons． The color may help make eggs less likely to be discovered by their natural enemies． The egg shape or color might also somehow protect eggs against bacteria or signal their quality． The shape or color might even help keep an egg warm．" Scientists have discovered some evidence to support all of these assumptions，" says Phillip Wisocki，who worked on the research．Wisocki and his colleagues turned to collections of birds' eggs in museums． They compiled （汇编） data from 634 species． These represented all but four of the 40 living orders of birds． Then they plotted the data on a global map． The brightness and color of eggshells were closely related to a region's temperature，they showed． That was true even after considering that closely related species can have similarly colored eggs． Birds in the farnorth﹣﹣which tends to be colder﹣﹣had darker， browner eggs． Eggs became lighter and slightly bluer for birds closer to the equator．Egg colors，however， tended to be more varied in the tropics（热带）．Darker eggs may be an adaptation to the cold ，the research now suggests． Like a dark car parked in the sun， a dark egg should take in more heat from the sun than a lighter egg． To test this theory， Wisocki's group exposed chicken eggs to direct sunlight and tracked how well they assimilated heat． Some were white． Others were brown or blue． Sure enough， brown eggs warmed faster and cooled more slowly than the lighter eggs．（1）According to the assumptions about birds' eggs ，their shapes and colors ．A． can reflect the appetites of birdsB． are determined by the ages of birdsC． aren't the result of natural evolutionD． can act as a measure of self﹣defence（2）Where do the bird eggs Wisocki's group researched on come from？A． Museum collections．B． Color﹣painted bird eggs．C． Their own worldwide search．D． Birds kept in many regions．（3）The underlined word "assimilated" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ．A． blockedB． absorbedC． reflectedD． produced（4）What is the best title for the text？A． How Do Birds Lay Eggs of Different Colors？B． What Contributes to the Different Colors of Bird Eggs？C． Why Are Bird Eggs in Cold Climates Darker Colored？D． What Are the Functions of the Different Colors of Bird Eggs？第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．（10分）Your fitness level depends on getting regular exercise， but pushing yourself too hard or using the wrong equipment，even the wrong shoes can injure yourself． So， how can you exercise safely？●Warm up， cool down． You need to prepare your body for exercise by goingthrough a warm﹣up period to get your blood flowing， increase the temperature of your muscles， and start your breathing faster， all of which help your body adjust to the demands you'll be placing on it during exercise． After intense exercise， cool down by gradually decreasing your pace， allowing your heart rate and your breathing to return to normal．（1）●Get the right equipment．You don't have to buy expensive exerciseclothing to work out， but you should have the right equipment for the activity you've chosen．（2）In general， what you'll need includes athletic shoes appropriate to the activity ，weather﹣appropriate clothing and any necessary protective equipment．●（3）Overuse injuries can occur when you do the same type ofexercise over and over again．For example，swimmers place much repeated stress on their shoulders， while runners pound away at their knees， ankles，and feet． Besides， your body will adapt if you do only one type of exercise，and you'll find yourself getting less benefit from it．●Drink water．（4） A good rule of thumb is to drink 2 cups of waterabout 15 minutes before your exercise program and another 2 cups after you cool down． Remember to drink during exercise，too．●Listen to your body language．It's normal for your muscles to feelpainful 12 to 24 hours after a good workout． But if you have pain that occurs during your workout or immediately afterward， talk to your doctor． The same goes for muscle pain that lasts for more than a week or two． It's good to bedevoted to your exercise program．（5）A． Add variety．B． Start slowly．C． This is both for your comfort and safety．D． Be sure to replace the liquid you lose through sweat．E． Every workout session should end in much the same way．F． However， don't work out when you're not feeling well or are extremely tired．G． Stretching immediately after your warm﹣up can make you benefit most from your fitness routine．第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．16．（30分）Katie always wanted to be a performer． She was（1）of musicals and Disney movies from an early age and her mum， Karen， would often（2）her to watch them singing． When she was nine， her happy childhood took a（3）when her mother was diagnosed （诊断）with cancer．When the doctor（4）the Whetsell family that Karen's disease was terminal，they made a decision．Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen．（5）， in November 1997， the family（6） and headed to Disney World．The Whetsells spared no（7）for their once﹣in﹣a﹣lifetime vacation and stayed at Disneyland for eight nights． They spent their days in the parks，seeing the sights， greeting characters， all the while（8） Karen in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joy． They all（9）the joy of experiencing the park for the first time with Karen． The trip to Disney World at the height of Karen's（10）with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughter．Katie says she'll never forget the moment that changed her（11） onthat trip： After a long day at the parks， the Whetsells（12） to see one of Disney World's nightly light shows． While watching， a Disney performer came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder．They（13）smiles and，to this day，Katie still remembers how（14）her mom looked． The whole family was touched by the performer's（15）． This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney to bring smiles to every visitor' s face．Katie went on to pursue （追求）（16）for a living． After she received her degree in musical theatre from Otterbein University， she（17）moved to New York．Katie（18）for years，trying to make it as an actress． Her hard work and determination finally（19）when she was hired to work as a（n）（20） Disney performer．（1）A． short B． fond C． aware D． proud（2）A． force B． remind C． persuade D． accompany（3）A． turn B． risk C． break D． chance（4）A． impressed B． convinced C． informed D． promised（5）A． Instead B． Therefore C． Besides D． However（6）A． packed up B． fixed up C． kept up D． showed up（7）A． choice B． patience C． expense D． courage（8）A． leading B． dragging C． leaving D． pushing（9）A． shared B． lost C． refused D． explained （10）A． charge B． battle C． agreement D． acquaintance （11）A． belief B． luck C． profession D． life（12）A． decided B． swore C． forgot D． declined （13）A． offered B． harvested C． exchanged D． presented （14）A． ashamed B． delighted C． curious D． ambitious（15）A． comfort B． reaction C． motivation D． behavior （16）A． designing B． teaching C． performing D． engineering （17）A． instantly B． constantly C． typically D． unwillingly （18）A． paused B． hesitated C． continued D． struggled （19）A． paid back B． paid off C． paid away D． paid out （20）A． serious B． honest C． official D． cautious第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上．17．（15分）It's reported that about one in three American teens is overweight． The extra weight is harmful（1）almost every organ in the body． It can lead to（2）（variety） diseases， including heart disease ， high blood pressure and even some types of cancer． Children under the age of 13 who（3）（be） overweight may start developing heart disease as early as the age of 25．So， how can you know if you' re at a healthy weight？ If you had height and weight measurements recently（4）（do） by a doctor or healthcare provider， you can use（5）to determine your Body Mass Index （BMI）． The U． S． Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an online BMI calculator and growth charts to help healthcare providers determine（6） a person is at a healthy body weight． Keeping track of your weight is a good way to make sure your weight is staying in healthy ranges．Everyone needs a certain amount of calories （卡路里）（7）（perform）normal daily activities． If you've gained weight， it is a（8）（suggest）that some calories have been stored as fat and that more than enough calories （9）（take） in． If you absorb（10）（few） calories than your body needs， you can lose weight．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Since the new school term is approaching， my children are excitedly to go to school with new schoolbags， books and clothes． As parents， they feel happy for our children， either． But there are some children who hardly managed to have two meals a day． I know such a child whom parents work very hard for those two meals a day． Because public schools provide free education， the school things like pens aren't supplying． Therefore， this morning I boughta schoolbag， dozens of pen， and a box of crayons for the boy I' m familiar． Hewas very glad to get all the new things． It also brought a plenty of joy to me !第二节书面表达（满分 25分）19．（25分）假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter 擅长漫画创作，请你给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加将于5月16号在杭州举办的第16届国际青年漫画大赛，内容包括：1．发出邀请；2．漫画大赛的时间、地点和相关情况介绍；3．期待回复．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．2020届河南省天一大联考高考英语模拟试题四答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话仅读一遍．例：How much is the shirt？A.₤19.15. B. ₤9.18. C. ₤9.15.答案是C．1．； 2．； 3．； 4．； 5．；第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A.B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．； 7．； 8．； 9．； 10．；第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．11．A；B；C； 12．C；D；A；B； 13．D；D；A；C； 14．D；A；B；B；第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．G；C；A；D；F；第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．16．B；D；C；C；B；A；C；D；A；B；D；A；C；B；D；C；A；D；B；C；第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上．17．for；various；are；done；them；whether；to perform；suggestion；have been taken；fewer；第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．；第二节书面表达（满分 25分）19．；高三年级考生如何进行二轮复习？相信关注新闻的家长、同学都应该知道，教育部、各省教育厅、各地教育局、各大高校都发布了紧急通知，要求学校根据疫情情况延长开学时间。