2020-2021学年天津市南开区高考三模英语试卷及答案
2020-2021学年天津市第二南开中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年天津市第二南开中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Origins of Famous BrandsOur lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day. Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词) or versions of their founders names, some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.StarbucksIt seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the world’s greatest works of literature. The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse came from Herman Melville’sMoby Dick. The founders’ original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahab’s ship, but they eventually decided that Pequot wasn’t a great name for coffee, so they chose Ahab’s first mate, Starbucks, as the name instead.GoogleGoogle was originally called Backrub, for it searched for links in every corner of the Web. In 1997, when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology, a friend suggested the word “googol”. When a friend tried to register the new domain (域) name, he misspelled “googol” as “google”.NikeOriginally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes, the company was originally named BRS, or Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1971, BRS introduced its own soccer shoe, a model called Nike, which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory. In 1978, the company officially renamed itself as Nike, Inc.The right name is essential to a company’s success, and a great origin story is just as important as a great product. An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing, wondering, and buying its products.1. What is the name of the Captain Ahab’s ship?A. Moby Dick.B. Starbucks.C. Pequot.D. Herman Melville.2. Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A. They mistook their name.B. They wanted new customers.C. The company’s original name was too long.D. The company’s search technology was improving rapidly.3. Where does the importance of the origin story of one company lie in?A. It can change the company’s image.B. It can add myth to the company.C. It explains the development of the company to customers.D. It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.BMusic is said to be a universal language. But for Chase Burton, a deaf filmmaker fromTexas, music has always been a totally different experience.“When I was a kid, I’d lie on the floor so I could feel the vibrations (震动，颤动) from my brother’s band rocking out below my body, ” the 33-year-old man said. “That was one of the first times I began building a relationship with music.”In 2016, his ability to experience music changed dramatically, thanks to California-based technology company Not Impossible Labs. It designed a vibrating suit that enables deaf people to “feel” music through their skin. Consisting of a body harness (背带), ankle and wrist belts, the suit translates audio into a range of vibrating pulses that are felt at 24 contact points.Burtonhas been trialing the suit for four years.“The sound hits different parts of your body, ” saidBurton. “Maybe it will strikeme down in my ankles first. And then I’ll start to feel the vibrations in my back. And then I’ll feel some pulsations in my wrist.”The creators want to extends the tactile (触觉) musical experience beyond the deaf community. In 2018, they gave out 150 of the suits at a rock concert inLas Vegaswhere half the audience members were deaf and half were able to hear.Since then, Not Impossible Labs has been working to improve the technology and says it’s ready to go to market soon. Eventually, the creators want the suit to become a consumer product, accessible to all. The company’s talent and business development director, Jordan Richardson, said that the technology could be used in live sports broadcasts, video games and theme parks.As a writer and director who’s been working to make the movie world more accessible,Burtonhopes that the vibrating suit will be available to his film audiences in the future. He believes the suit canenhanceemotions whilewatching a movie – for hearing as well as deaf people. “I see the tech as a real opportunity to help people understand that music for movies doesn’t always need to be enjoyed through the ears”.4. Why would Chase Burton lie on the floor when he was a kid?A. To feel some pulsations in his wrist.B. To feel the vibrations from his brother’s band.C. To expand the tactile musical experience.D. To begin building a bond with films.5. What do we know about Not Impossible Labs from the passage?A. It was started by Chase Burton in 2016.B. Its products have been used in live sports broadcasts.C. It is a technology company based inCalifornia.D. Its administrative director is Jordan Richardson.6. Which can replace the underlined word “enhance” in the last paragraph?A. createB. expressC. coverD. strengthen7. What is the best title for the passage?A. Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to “Feel” MusicB. Tech Company Provides Free Suits for Deaf PeopleC. Deaf People Enjoy Rock Music with Free SuitD. Movies Need to Be Enjoyed Through the EarsCThe mass death of flying foxes in extreme heat in North Queensland last month underlines the importance ofUniversityofQueenslandwildliferesearch released today.The UQ research sheds light on how various species have responded to major climate events.A study led by UQ School of Earth and Environmental Science researcher Dr Sean Maxwell has spent more than 70 years quantifying the responses of various species.“The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as cyclones, droughts and floods is causing unpredictable and immediate changes to ecosystems and blocking existing management efforts,” Dr Maxwell said.“Some of the negative responses we found were quite concerning, including more than 100 cases of dramatic population declines and 31 cases of local population extinction following an extreme event.”"Populations of critically endangered bird species inHawaii, such as the palia, have been annihilated due todrought, leaving none of its kind, and populations of lizard species have been wiped out due to cyclones in theBahamas."Cyclones were the most common extreme event for birds, fish, plants and reptiles, while mammals and amphibians were most responsive to drought events, with drought leading to 12 cases of major population decline in mammals.Drought also led to 13 cases of breeding declines in bird populations and 12 cases of changes in the composition of invertebrate communities.UQ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science director Professor James Watson said the detailed information would help inform ecosystem management.“The research clearly shows species will respond, often negatively, to extreme events,” Professor Watson said.“As climate change continues to ensure extreme climate and weather events are more and more common,we now need to act to ensure species have the best chance to survive.Wherever possible, high quality and intact habitat areas should be retained, as these are the places where species are most resilient(易恢复的) to increasing exposure to extreme events.”8. How was the UQ researchconducted?A. By observing extreme weather events.B. By protecting the endangered species.C. By recording reactions of animals to extreme climate.D. By analyzing the reason whymass animal death happened.9. What does the underlined word “annihilated” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. destroyedB. defeatedC. decreasedD. disappeared10. Which of the following sentences is true about extreme weather events?A. Drought caused 13 cases of distinctionin bird populations.B. Drought caused 12 cases of population decline in mammals.C. Birds and mammals are most responsive to cyclones.D. Cyclones wiped out populations of lizard.11. What can we infer from Professor Watson’s words?A. Animals often show negative responses to extreme events.B. The existing management ways for wildlife protection are limited.C. Different methods should be adopted to ensure the survival of different species.D. Complete and undamaged habitats are of great importance to species’ survival.DJapan's prime minister encouraged the decision to ban viewers, even family members, by issuing a state of emergency order in Tokyo earlier this month in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers.From the perspective of sports psychologists, an Olympics without fans is a real-life science experiment that is helping researchers and clinicians to comb through the true impact of a crowd of fans on its players—and on viewers at home. The strange circumstances under which the games are held may place unexpected pressure on some athletes. On Tuesday, superstar gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women's team event, telling teammates and reporters she wasn't in the right “headspace” to compete. “It's been really stressful this Olympic Games. There are a lot of different variables going into it,” Biles told the Washington Post.The 2020 Summer Olympics bears similarities and differences to other major sporting events without viewers. The English Premier League supplemented (增加) game broadcasts with crowd noise from the soccer video game FIFA 20, mixed with game audio in real time. A Taiwanese baseball team and German soccer team began populating stands with cardboard cutouts of fans, and the trend caught on internationally.Jamey Houle, the lead sports psychologist for Ohio State University Athletics and a former Al-American gymnast, says competitive athletes are trained in visualization— imagining performing a certain action or motion, such as doing a roundoff back handspring in gymnastics. Without moving a muscle, players using visualization can solidify neural (神经的) connections and activate their motor cortex (皮层). To visualize most effectively, Houle says, athletes working with sports psychologists will try to simulate as closely as possible the conditions of actual gameplay. Empty stadiums may thus have a measurable impact on players' performance. This phenomenon is grounded in a psychological concept called “social facilitation”, referring to a change in a person's performance that occurs when others are around compared to when a person is alone.12. What caused Biles to drop out of the women's team event?A. The poor physical condition.B. The absence of the audience.C. The fiercely competitive event.D. The influence of crowds of fans.13. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. The Taiwanese baseball team is a success.B. The tendency mentioned is popular among some sporting events.C. The 2020 Summer Olympics is stricter in preventing the pandemic.D. The crowd noise plays a leading role in the English Premier League.14. How does Houle explain the impact of empty stadiums on players' performance?A. By doing a roundoff back handspring.B. By simulating the conditions of actual gameplay.C. By using the concept called social facilitation.D. By changing the viewers of a player.15. What message does the author mainly convey in the text?A. Athletes should be trained in visualization.B. Audience should be admitted to the Olympics.C. Social facilitation is helpful to sporting events.D. Viewers present may influence players' performance.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年高考英语阅读理解备考策略专题07 阅读理解之态度与看法类
专题07 阅读理解之态度与看法类一．（2022届天津市南开区高三三模）“High tech” and “state of the art” are two expressions that describe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes any invention, system of device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering.What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communication satellite. A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech.High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980’s. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of products in American stores, such as home computers, microwave ovens(微波炉), etc.“State of the art” is something that is as modern as possible. It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the most modern electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.“State of the art” is not a new expression. Engineers have used it for years to describe the best and most modern way of doing something.Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970’s. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company would say that its computers were “state of the art”.Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “sate of the art” became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art”.1. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell how “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed.B. To give examples of high tech.C. To tell what “high tech” and “state of the art” are.D. To describe very modern technology.2. What can we learn from the passage?A. American stores could provide new kinds of products to people.B. High tech describes a technology that is not useful.C. “State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.D. A wooden plough pulled by animals is “state of the art”.3Which of the following example is NOT high tech?A. A microwave oven.B. A home computer.C. A hand pump.D. A satellite.4. Which of the following statement is NOT true?A. Since the computer revolution, the expression “state of the art” has become popular.B. “State of the art” means something that is the best one can buy.C. With the rapid development of computer technology, a state of the art computer may easily become old.D. All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.5. The best title for the passage is________.A. Computer TechnologyB. High Tech and State of the ArtC. Most Advanced TechnologyD. Two New Products二．（2022 重庆一中模拟预测）Monthly subscription (iT ll) cducational boxes for students can be a great way to develop an interest in a particular subject. If you want to learn something at home while having fun, you can have educational boxes delivered monthly straight to your house.Spangler BoxesThe Spangler boxes feature a range of hands-on scientific experiments designed by Steve Spangler, a former TY host of a popular science education program on News for Kids. Projects focus on STEM- science, technology, engineering, and math. Examples of projects include exploring lava（岩浆）science, the sound waves, and physical laws.Finders Seekers BoxesAfter receiving a Finders Seekers box, you'll explore characters of a new city and culture every month while solving puzzles. Think of Finders Seekers as an escape room challenge that takes place in your living room. Clues and online research tools are available to help in case you get stuck solving the mystery. Each puzzle takes approximately two to four hours to complete.Creation BoxesCreation teaches students electronics, digital tips and high-level problem-solving. Each box teaches a lesson and is progressively more challenging. A sampling of the projects includes a mood lamp, an electronic memory game, and a distance detector using an ultrasonic sensor(超声传感器）.Kiwi Doodle BoxesKiwi Doodle Boxes are among the most popular boxes on the market. They feature a variety of themes customized to students aged from 8 to 18. Doodle focuses on art and design with projects such as a felt succulent（肉质植物）garden,a faux（人造的）leather sample set, and handmade soap. Doodle projects introduce students to new crafting materials and techniques and al craft supplies are included in the box.6. Which of the following is included in Finders Seekers Boxes?A. Features of cities.B. Online instructions.C. Historical mysteries.D. Escape room challenges.7. Which box will be suitable for students of different ages?A. Creation Boxes.B. Spangler Science Boxes.C. Kiwi Doodle Boxes.D. Finders Seekers Boxes.8. Where is the text most likely from?A. A rescarch report.B. A scientific journal.C. A magazine for kids.D. An engineering textbook.答案一．（2022届天津市南开区高三三模）【答案】 1.C 2.A 3.C 4.D 5.B【1题详解】推理判断题。
2022届天津市南开区高三三模英语试题
2022届天津市南开区高三三模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Would you like to have some tea or coffee?— ________.A．Yes, please B．Either will do C．Neither do I D．It doesn’t matter 2．On hearing the song, I was ________ of my hometown.A．remembered B．recalled C．thought D．reminded 3．You are very ________ to be late again unless you get there by bus.A．likely B．possible C．probable D．proper 4．— Home Inns. Can I help you?— Do you have a room ________ for this weekend?A．sensitive B．present C．available D．absent5．I’ll keep his address ________ I need it.A．so that B．in order that C．in case D．when 6．Everybody ________to know the law, but few people do.A．suppose B．supposes C．is supposed D．supposed 7．Speed of cars is measured ________ kilometres per hour.A．on B．in C．by D．to8．________ breaks the law should be punished.A．No matter who B．Whoever C．All D．Who9．The mayor of Suzhou says that all construction work for the Asian Games________ by the end of this month.A．has been completed B．has completedC．will have completed D．will have been completed10．We have visited the place ________ parts of the rocket came down.A．where B．whose C．which D．when11．________ you make so much noise, Jimmy? Your little sister is still sleeping. A．Can’t B．Must C．May D．Won’t 12．— At last you have come!— ________.A．I’m glad to meet you B．I hope you don’t mindC．Sorry to have kept you waiting D．Let’s go together13．________ if he had any bad habit, he replied that he was a heavy smoker.A．Asked B．Asking C．Being asked D．To be asked 14．The girl was determined to marry the young man she fell in love with, ________ her parents’ disagreement.A．by means of B．regardless of C．due to D．in favour of 15．Because of long-time ________ from other continents, Australia owns its special animals. A．separation B．division C．movement D．connection二、完形填空A woman and her dog walked through the airport, passing by dozens of people. Suddenly the dog ___16___ without making a sound, it sat like a statue (雕塑) and stared at a man carrying a suitcase.The woman ___17___ the man carefully, waiting until he put down the suitcase. Then she shouted, “Police. Don’t make a move!” Other ___18___ moved in. They quickly___19___ the suitcase. The man had been carrying a bomb (炸弹) in it! On the TV news that evening, the ___20___ was a hero. Thanks to this police dog, something terrible had been___21___. Lucky, the police dog, had found the bomb in a way no human ever could. The dog had not ___22___ or heard the dangerous device inside the suitcase. ___23___, the animal had found it with its ___24___. Lucky had smelled the bomb.A dog can sense odors (气味) that are thousands of times too ____25____ for people to smell. The part of a dog’s brain that deals with odors is much larger than that ____26____ part of the human brain. People depend on differences in ____27____ in order to tell things apart. A dog on the other hand, depends on differences in ____28____.Everything and everyone has an odor. That’s why highly trained dogs are often used by the police to ____29____ people or find drugs. They have been taught to ____30____ specific smells. The animals’ sense of smell is so powerful that they can even tell if a person has recently touched a certain object.Many of the different kinds of materials used in bombs give off exactly the same odor. A dog learns to search for it. If the dog finds a bomb, however, it must never ____31____ it. It must not let the person who is ____32____ the bomb know. Instead, the dog has been trainedto ____33____. Police officers watch for this ____34____. Then, when the dog has finished ____35____ job, police can make their move.16．A．died B．stopped C．jumped D．attacked 17．A．saw B．helped C．watched D．served 18．A．dogs B．cars C．animals D．officers 19．A．tapped B．removed C．unpacked D．threw 20．A．woman B．man C．animal D．officer 21．A．prevented B．planned C．discovered D．warned 22．A．seen B．used C．recognized D．known 23．A．Therefore B．Instead C．Then D．However 24．A．ears B．eyes C．tongue D．nose 25．A．far B．weak C．small D．near 26．A．special B．same C．little D．right 27．A．sound B．language C．appearance D．expression 28．A．size B．taste C．colour D．smell 29．A．follow B．warn C．save D．watch 30．A．cover B．recognize C．like D．make 31．A．attack B．fear C．show D．tell 32．A．looking for B．clearing up C．carrying D．delivering 33．A．sleep B．run C．attack D．sit 34．A．word B．gesture C．noise D．day 35．A．its B．his C．her D．their三、阅读理解The major obstacle to any success is procrastination (拖延), which makes us say, “Not now. Wait for the right time.” What we never understand is that the only right time is now. Start this moment, and you’ll succeed. If you wait for the right moment in the foggy future, you may be left to wait for that future and this wait goes on.Once you know what your enemy is, you should keep yourself ready to face it. Now let me discuss how to deal with it.Waiting for the Right TimeIf you’re doing an important task, you just feel that this is not the right moment. Sometimes you feel there are some prerequisites (先决条件) undone. Or sometimes you think someone else would stand behind to support you.What to do: Learn there is no time better than now. If you want to start a new project, just begin — call your team, draft the process and work. If you want to start a new hobby, buy the tools required, get a teacher or a good book and start off. Don’t wait till the next weekend.IndecisionWhen you’re ready and excited about doing something, you sit at the table, but suddenly you’re stuck and don’t know how to proceed. Worries suffer from writer’s block. Computer programmers get stuck when collecting ideas. This is natural and happens even to experts. Professionals get some solutions, but most people feel discouraged and start losing interest in the target.What to do: First, you must have a mentor or a friend in the same field that can help you find an inspiration. Try to prepare a track for your course with a deadline. Plan well. If you are writing a novel, write in your planner that you’ll finish the character sketch for the hero on Saturday. On Sunday, you’ll write about how the hero meets the girl. In the same way, prepare tasks for every day.These are the two causes of procrastination. Learn to fight these and keep such situations from happening. Try not to sit idly or do worthless chores. Keep some time separate for each kind of work you have to do every day and stick to it.36．The first paragraph is written to ________.A．attract readers’ attention B．explain what procrastination is C．introduce the topic to be discussed D．warn readers against procrastination 37．If you feel this is the right time to do a task, you will ________.A．wait for nobody to lend you a hand B．get something important done first C．believe help is never to come to you D．expect nobody else to stand by you 38．If you are stuck and don’t know what to do, what would happen to you?A．You might sit at the table with experts.B．You might lose confidence and interest. C．You might borrow ideas from professionals.D．You might solve your problem by yourself.39．What does the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A．Advisor.B．Engineer.C．Physician.D．Governor.40．By writing the text, the author intends to ________.A．warn readers against indecisionB．offer some useful advice to readers about procrastinationC．analyze the cause of procrastinationD．stress the benefits of being punctual (守时的)I stole your dog today. No, I didn’t set a foot on your house, but from the condition of your dog, I can imagine what it looks like ... the word “rubbish”comes to mind.I found her along a road, with a heavy chain wrapped around her neck, still attached to rotten boards from her doghouse. Not only did I know that most of the town people had already ignored her, judging by where I found her, but I knew that if she had gotten into the woods, the “cross”that she dragged behind her would have wrapped around a tree until starvation(饥饿) or thirst killed her.She has a beautiful name now. Already in the first week she has come to look more like she should. Her eyes sparkle and she has learned to wag her tail in greeting. She has stopped flinching(畏缩) when I make a sudden movement, because she knows now that I won’t beat her, in fact, she rarely leaves my side. She’s even become brave enough to bark at a cat and today I watched from the window as she attempted to play with the other dogs. No, it’s clear she does not miss you or her former life on a chain.It’s not clear yet whether she’ll remain here or whether I’ll find her a loving home where she can count on more individual attention than I can give her, but one thing is certain, this is one bit of stolen “property” who is never returning to you. So sue me, accuse me, plead(申辩) with the courts that she is rightfully yours ... I'm convinced this is the best “crime” I've ever committed. Hardly anything has pleased me more than the day I stole your dog. I need only look into her beautiful brown eyes to know that she'd defend my decision with her life. If we have one prayer, it is that you will not replace her, and if we have one special day to celebrate together, it is the day I stole your dog and the day she stole my heart.41．What is the author's purpose in writing the word “rubbish” in Paragraph 1?A．To stress the importance of the theft.B．To tell how dirty the dog was.C．To show the author's anger.D．To point out where the dog was picked up42．What's the author's attitude towards the dog?A．Amused.B．Angry.C．Shocked.D．Sympathetic. 43．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A．the dog is not lovelyB．the dog tried to find a kind masterC．the dog was treated badly by its former masterD．the author will be charged with stealing a dog44．All the following statements showed us the dog's recovery from her nature EXCEPT________.A．playing with other dogs B．barking at a catC．not missing her former master D．waving her tail to make greetings 45．What did the author think of his theft?A．He was afraid of being punished.B．He thought he had to do it.C．He believed that the law would allow him to do so.D．He did it with pride.The discovery of the Komodo Dragons is one of the most important zoological (动物学的) surprises of the 20th century. Before 1912 it was completely unknown and it was believed that there were no more large lizards (蜥蜴) in the world. Then, in that year, a party of fishermen stopped at an almost completely-unknown small island in a group of islands. The fishermen brought back stories of a huge, prehistoric animal living there. The island’s name was Komodo. The largest of these lizards was over ten feet from nose to tail. Komodo dragons have also been discovered on several neighboring islands.Are the dragons dangerous to humans? Yes. A Swiss tourist who sat down to have a rest while the other people of his tour group went ahead was attacked and eaten by a dragon. All that was left was a piece of his camera. A number of other people have been killed by dragon attacks over the years. The dragons can eat up to 80 percent of their own weight in a single meal. Their attack way is to wait behind trees, then rush forward and give a single large bite to the person or other animal. Most Komodo dragons prefer wild boar (野猪) or deer as their meals, but they will try to attack and get almost every other animal they can find, including other dragons. The largest dragons weigh around 150 kilos. Though the Komodo dragons can see well, they do most of their hunting based on smell. A dragon can recognize a certain smellfrom several miles when the wind is right. They will hunt when they have to, and these large lizards are more than happy to get an already dead animal when they come across one. 46．How was the Komodo dragon discovered?A．Scientists had been looking for it and found itB．It was found by chance by some fishermen.C．Some fishermen looked for it on an island.D．It was discovered by some tourists.47．Komodo dragons have been found________.A．only on Komodo B．on several islands near Komodo Island C．on many islands in the world D．on all the islands near Komodo Island 48．These large lizards are dangerous to people, because________.A．when people attack them, they will fight backB．humans are their favourite foodC．they will attack and eat humans if they find themD．they are much bigger than people49．A Komodo dragon will eat all the following EXCEPT________.A．deer B．humans C．trees D．Komodo dragons50．Komodo dragons________.A．always hunt by smellingB．never hunt by looking with their eyesC．can always smell something several miles awayD．hunt with both their noses and eyes“High tech” and “state of the art” are two expressions that describe very modern technology. High tech is just a shorter way of saying high technology. And high technology describes any invention, system of device that uses the newest ideas or discoveries of science and engineering.What is high tech? A computer is high tech. So is a communication satellite. A modern manufacturing system is surely high tech.High tech became a popular expression in the United States during the early 1980’s. Because of improvements in technology, people could buy many new kinds of products inAmerican stores, such as home computers, microwave ovens(微波炉), etc.“State of the art” is something that is as modern as possible. It is a product that is based on the very latest methods and technology. Something that is “state of the art” is the newest possible design or product of a business or industry. A state of the art television set, for example, uses the most modern electronic design and parts. It is the best that one can buy.“State of the art” is not a new expression. Engineers have used it for years to describe the best and most modern way of doing something.Millions of Americans began to use the expression in the late 1970’s. The reason was the computer revolution. Every computer company would say that its computers were “state of the art”.Computer technology changed so fast that a state of the art computer today might be old tomorrow. The expression “sate of the art” became as common and popular as computers themselves. Now all kinds of products are said to be “state of the art”.51．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To tell how “high tech” and “state of the art” have developed.B．To give examples of high tech.C．To tell what “high tech” and “state of the art” are.D．To describe very modern technology.52．What can we learn from the passage?A．American stores could provide new kinds of products to people.B．High tech describes a technology that is not useful.C．“State of the art” is not as popular as “high tech”.D．A wooden plough pulled by animals is “state of the art”.53．Which of the following example is NOT high tech?A．A microwave oven.B．A home computer.C．A hand pump.D．A satellite.54．Which of the following statement is NOT true?A．Since the computer revolution, the expression “state of the art” has become popular. B．“State of the art” means something that is the best one can buy.C．With the rapid development of computer technology, a state of the art computer may easily become old.D．All kinds of products are “state of the art” nowadays.55．The best title for the passage is________.A．Computer Technology B．High Tech and State of the Art C．Most Advanced Technology D．Two New Products四、阅读表达阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语三模试题及答案
2020-2021学年天津中学高三英语三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AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BThere have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of sayinggoodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.4. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?A. Worsening.B. Narrowing.C. Recovering.D. Improving.5. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?A. He can take care of himselfB. He drives away the nurses.C. He is easy-going and forgetful.D. He lives with his daughter all the time.6. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .A. build the dramatic tension in the family.B. show off the well-designed story line.C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.7. What does the author think ofHopkins?A. He has run out of his talent.B. He is not suitable for the roleC. He masterly plays the old man.D. He presents an odd performance.CThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has anupside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re goingfor a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.8. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A. The soft surface makes people fall over easily.B. People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C. Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D. It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.9. Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage.B. Reason.C. Character.D. Challenge.10. What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Uncaring.11. The passage can probably be found in ______.A. A primary school textbookB. A tourist guideC. A sports magazineD. A scientific reportDTo show empathy is to identify with another’s feelings. It is to emotionally put yourself in the place of another. The ability to empathize is directly dependent on your ability to feel your own feelings and identify them.If you have never felt a certain feeling, it will be hard for you to understand how another person is feeling. If you have never put your hand in a flame, you will not know the pain of fire. If you have not experienced jealousy, you will not understand its power.Readingabout a feeling and intellectually knowing about it is very different than actually experiencing it for yourself.Among those with an equal level of emotional intelligence, the person who has actually experienced the widest range and variety of feelings — the great depths of depression and the heights of fulfillment, for example,— is the one who is most able to empathize. On the other hand, when we say that someone “can’t relate” to other people, it is likely because they haven’t experienced, acknowledged or accepted many feelings of their own.Once you have felt discriminated against, for example, it is much easier to relate with someone else who has been discriminated against. Our innate emotional intelligence gives us the ability to quickly recall those instances and form associations when we encounter discrimination again. We then can use the “reliving” of those emotions to guide our thinking and actions. This is one of the ways nature slowly evolves towards a higher level of survival.For this process to work, the first step is that we must be able to experience our own emotions. This means we must be open to them and not distract ourselves from them or try to numb ourselves from our feelings through drugs, alcohol, etc.Next, we need to become aware of what we are actually feeling — to acknowledge, identify, and accept our feelings. Only then can we empathize with others. That is one reason why it is important to work on your own emotional awareness and sensitivity — in other words, to be “in touch with” your feelings.12. How does the author explain the feelings of empathy?A. By giving examples.B. By having classification.C. By making comparison.D. By providing data.13. Which statement may the author agree with?A. Low level of empathy leads to fewer varieties of feelings.B. The deeper one’s feelings are, the more empathetic one is.C. Empathy is a way we recently picked up for better survival.D. Rich experiences may not go with a high level of empathy.14. What’s the purpose of the last two paragraphs of the text?A. To advise a sincere attitude to one’s experiences.B To suggest a right understanding of empathy.C. To require a realbond with one’s emotions.D. To call for true acceptance of one’s feelings.15. What is the best title for the text?A. How Empathy UnfoldsB. Be Open to Your EmotionsC. Why Is Empathy ImportantD. Accept Your True Self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。
2020-2021学年高中英语同步三维设计卷(5)及答案：Unit3(人教新课标必修3)
2022-2021学年高中英语同步三维设计卷（5）及答案：Unit3（人教新课标必修3）Unit 3The Million Pound Bank Note课时跟踪检测(五)课时跟踪检测(五)Warming Up & Reading — Language PointsⅠ.完成句子1．The sick old man does nothing but stares_at (盯着看) the ceiling all day long.2．How_do_you_account_for (你怎样解释) your long absence from classes without asking for leave?3．He managed to persuade his parents to permit/allow_him_to_seek_a_job (允许他找一份工作)．4．Jim didn't come to school yesterday, and as_a_matter_of_fact (事实上), he didn't come all last week.5．Bill was born in Canada but was_brought_up (被抚养长大) in America.6．I don't know whether they did it by_chance (偶然) or by design.Ⅱ.单项填空1．I never think myself a stupid boy. ________，I know I'm on the road to success.A．On the other hand B．In other wordsC．On the contrary D．By the way解析：选C。
句意：我从不认为我是个笨男孩。
恰恰相反(on the contrary)，我知道我正在走向成功。
天津市南开区2020-2021学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版含答案
2020 —2021学年度第二学期南开区期末考试试卷高一年级英语学科听力注意事项：1. 本部分听力考试共15小题，满分为20分。
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（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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1. What is true about the next climbing club activity?A. Members will visit the Nature Park this SaturdayB. Members will be informed about it next SaturdayC. Members will visit the Nature Park next Saturday2. Where will the boy meet Professor Robinson?A. In the libraryB. In Room 413 in the Main BuildingC. In Room 506 in the Main Building3. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going to the villageB. Assisting the professional rescue teamsC. Donating some money and goods4. What will the woman do?A. She will save money to buy a birthday gift for her motherB. She will go shopping with the manC. She will buy a jacket for the man5. What are the speakers doing?A. CookingB. Seeing a doctorC. Doing an experiment第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。
2020-2021学年高中英语同步三维设计卷(6)及答案：Unit3(人教新课标必修3)
2022-2021学年高中英语同步三维设计卷（6）及答案：Unit3（人教新课标必修3）课时跟踪检测(六)Learning about Language & Using LanguageⅠ.句型转换1．I came across her quite by chance in Oxford Street.→I came across her quite by accident in Oxford Street.2．I made my promise that I would help him no matter what happened.→I promised to help him whatever happened.3．He can not explain his failure in the English examination.→He can not account for his failure in the English examination.4．She didn't remember her appointment with the doctor until she had arrived home.→It was not until she had arrived home that she remembered her appointment with the doctor.5．It's well-known that he is a successful businessman.→As is well-known,_he is a successful businessman.→What is well-known to us all is that he is a successful businessman.Ⅱ.单项填空1．________ many of my friends, I dislike people who talk much but never do anything.A．As for B．Instead ofC．As with D．Except for解析：选C。
2020-2021学年天津市南开大学附属中学高三英语三模试题及答案
2020-2021学年天津市南开大学附属中学高三英语三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AIn theUnited States, the word "holiday" is synonymous with celebration. The following tenholidaysper year are proclaimed by the federal government.Independence DayIndependence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourthof July”. It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence fromGreat Britainin 1776. Now it is celebrated in all the states. The army marks the occasion by firing a 13-gun salute every year. Ceremonies may include parades, official speeches, visits to historic monuments and fireworks displays.Memorial DayThis holiday, on the fourth Monday of every May, is a day on which Americans honor the dead. Originally a day on which flags and flowers were placed on graves of soldiers who died in the American Civil War, now it has become a day on which the dead of all wars and all other dead are remembered the same way.Veterans DayVeterans Day was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought Veterans' organizations hold parades or other special ceremonies, and the US president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National.ThanksgivingThanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It has been an annual tradition in theUnited Statessince 1863. Today, people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner. Thanksgiving dinner almost always includes some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey, cranberry sauce potatoes pumpkin pies. Before the meal begins, families often pause to give thanks.1. When isIndependence Day?A. May 14，B. July 13.C. July 14.D. July 4.2. Which holiday honors dead soliders?A. Independence Day.B. Memorial Day.C. Veterans Day.D. Thanksgiving.3. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?A. They say thanks.B. They havefriend gatherings.C. They go on holiday.D. They buy many cards.BLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”4. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.5. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.6. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class7. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.CResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you usea battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.8. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.9. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.10. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.11. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.DHave you ever been on social media and seen your favorite celebrity talking about a product? These promotions might not be totally random, and are actually seen as a vital part of the marketing process. The question is: How do social media influencers ‘influence’ what you buy?Human desire for status and making friends, combined with our need to belong to a group, makes us receptive to being ‘socially influenced’. Companies often use that desire to have a similar lifestyle to a celebrity weadmire to sell or launch a product. So, what do these promotions actually do?Firstly, they can be used to build brand awareness. A social media influencer should have a strong understanding of the platform they operate on, and therefore can create appealing content that not only sticks to the brand image, but sparks their followers’ interests in a product they might never have seen before.Secondly, influencers can improve a company or product’s relationship with their customer base. According to InMoment’s 2018 US Retail CX Trends Report on customer loyalty, 77% of buyers have been brand loyal for more than ten years. This is also true of 60% of millennials. A popular celebrity can target key customers and talk or blog about a product, which can create an instant and lasting bond with them.Lastly, influencers can improve customer buying habits with seemingly ‘unbiased opinions’. We are more likely to respond to ‘peer recommendation’ than traditional ads, meaning the fact we see an influencer as a ‘friend’ can make us less likely to be doubtful about what we are seeing.So, the next time you see a celebrity talking about a product, you might want to consider that this could be a carefully worked-out marketing strategy designed to target your core needs. If you find yourself examining a product you’ve seen on social media, you may well have been influenced.12. Why do companies invite celebrities to launch products?A. Because celebrities can improve the companies’ public images.B. Because consumers like to share similarity with celebrities.C. Because celebrities want to make more money.D. Because consumers can make friends with celebrities.13. According to the passage, which strategy is often used by influencers?A. Setting up operation platforms.B. Sending gifts to customers.C. Improving relationship with the company.D. Taking advantage of their popularity.14. To customers, the recommendations of influencers seem to be ________.A. offensiveB. subjectiveC. objectiveD. misleading15. The passage is mainly about ________.A. how social media make adsB. how social media influence our lifestyleC. how social influencers affect our buyingD. how celebrities earn fame第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2020-2021学年天津市南开区高考三模英语试卷及答案天津市高考二模英语试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷1至12页，第Ⅱ卷13至16页。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。
答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
祝各位考生考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
2.本卷共55小题，共95分。
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例:Stand over there________you’ll be able to see it better.A.orB.andC.butD.while答案是B。
1.Why! I have nothing to explain. you want me to say?A. What is it thatB. What it is thatC. How is it thatD. How it is that2.Experts warn that medical waste from hospitals, ifproperly, may lead tospreading diseases.A. not handledB. not being handledC. not to be handledD. not having handled3. 一There won’t be anywhere to park.一Oh,. Let’s try the subway.A. that's a real bargainB. that’s a good pointC. that's really somethingD. that’s all settled4.一What’s that noise?一Oh, I forget to tell you. The new machine.A. is testingB. was being testedC. is being testedD. has been tested5.Varieties of solutions have been provided for us to solve the problem. We can chooseto start with.A. itB. thatC. eachD. one6. Visit the old man this afternoon? If you, make sure you wear sunscreens toprotect your skin.A. mustB. canC. mayD. shall7.The worse working conditions we are looking forward to must have attracted the local government’s attention.A. see improvedB. seeing to improveC. see improvingD. seeing improved8.一How did you find your trip to Water Park in the summer of 2016?一I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was than I expected.A. even much interestingB. far more interestingC. so far interestingD. far from interesting9.This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, .A. how much may it costB. no matter how it may costC. however much it may costD. whatever may it cost10. I called her nearly ten minutes this morning, but I couldn’t .A. get throughB. go through.C. live throughD. look through11.It was a difficult job for him. He had tried everything but it made little.A. useB. goodC. differenceD. result12.一Ann, our department may be named the Department of the Year because of theoutstanding performance.A. Good to knowB. I’ll sayC. I hear you on that oneD. Can’t argue with that13. is known to us is that tobacco contains nicotine and other harmful products, so you should give up smoking.A. AsB.ItC.WhatD.Which14.一Why not talk with your parents about your willingness to attend 2017 PekingUniversity Summer Camp?一I tried to get them to listen to me.A. in timeB.in vainC.in needD.incase15.more energy to my study instead of being crazy about Interact games, Iwould be sitting in a comfortable office now.A. If I devotedB. Had I devotedC. Would I be devotedD. Should I be devoted第二节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16?35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，将短文内容补充完整。
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby. They found out that it was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night,Michael 16 to his si ster in Mommy’s tummy. He was building a bond of love with his little sister before he even met her.The pregnancy progressed 17 for Karen. In time, the labor pains came. Soon it was every five minutes ... every minute. But somethingserious 18 during deliv ery. Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she was in serious 19 . With siren (警报) howling in the night, theambulance 20the infant (婴儿）to the Intensive Care Unit atSt Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.21 inched by. The little girl got worse. The doctors told the parents, “There is very little hope.” Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery (墓地）about a burial plot. They had 22 a special room in their home for the new baby 一now they planned a funeral.After two weeks in ICU, it looked as if a funeral would come 23 the week was over. Michael, however, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he said. Kids were never 24 in ICU. But Karen made up her mind to take Michael 25 they liked it or not. If he d idn’t see his sister now, he may never see her alive.She 26 him in an oversizedsuitand 27 him intoICU. He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse 28 him as a child, “Get that kid out of here now!” The mother rose up strong in Karen, and the usually 29 lady glared steel-eyed right into the head nurse’s face, saying in a 30 tone of voice, “He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”Karen towed Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazed at the tiny baby 31 the battle to live. And he began to sing. 32 the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang:“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make mehappy when skies are gray...” 33 the baby girl responded. The pulse rate began to 34 down and became steady.“Keep on singing, Michael,” encouraged Karen. “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away...”As Michael sang to his sister, the baby’s breath became as smooth as a kitten’s purr.“Keep on singing, Michael.”“The other night,dear, as I lay sleeping…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as rest, healing rest, seemed to sweep over her.Funeral plans were 35 . The next day 一the very next day —the little girl was well enough to go home!The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of Go d’s love!16. A. talked B. sang C. played D. whispered17. A. quietly B. peacefully C. hopefully D. normally18. A. arose B. raised C. rose D. aroused19. A. situation B. place C. condition D. position20. A. took B. sent C. carried D. rushed21. A. The years B.The months C. The weeks D. The days22. A. fixed up B. made up C. built up D. set up23. A. until B. before C. after D. When24. A. asked B. allowed C. admitted D. acquired25. A. no matter B. even if C. whether D. asif26. A. put B. dressed C. wore D.fit27. A. marched B. forced C. hid D. followed28. A. required B. replied C. recognized D. regarded29. A. warm-hearted B. well-managed C. mild-mannered D. cold-blooded30. A. firm B. strong C. hard D. tough31. A. losing B. withdrawing C. quitting D. exiting32. A. In B. On C.At D. Under33. A. Finally B. Instantly C. Patiently D. Interestingly34. A. calm B. quiet C. slow D. die35. A. delayed B. banned C.abandoned D. abolished第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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。