2020年北京市朝阳区高三一模英语试题A卷(无答案)
2020年北京市朝阳区高三一模四月份测试题（A卷）第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
ATom and Jerry,with its funny violence and dark comedy,1(remain)popular around the world today.In the80years2their creation,the cat and mouse have appeared in everything from a“kids”version to a1992musical movie3they sang and spoke.Warner Brothers,who now own the rights to Tom and Jerry,4(release)a new live-action film just before Christmas this year.Fans are filled with expectations for the film.BA lonely Japanese billionaire5(plan)to fly to the moon on Elon Musk’s rocket is looking for the love of his life to join him on his journey.He just hasn’t found her yet.Yusaku Maezawa,the first paying passenger on Space X’s maiden tourist voyage to the moon in2023,tweeted a link on Sunday to a website where women can apply to be his companion 6the week-long space flight.“I’m44now,”Maezawa said on the website.“As feelings of7 (lonely)slowly begin to surge(涌上)upon me,there’s one thing that I think about:Continuing to love one woman.”CThis aging of the population is driven by two factors.The first is declining birth rates, which means old generations are large8（compare）to younger generations,and so,on average,the population becomes older than before.This is9（especial）true in the US.The second reason is10people are living longer.A child born in the US today has a very realistic chance of living beyond100and needs to plan accordingly.第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,共30分）1Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house.But a week or so before the 25th,my father would give each of his children$20.This was the1970s,and$20was quite a bit of money.But I saw it11.My father trusted me to have the12to spend money wisely. Even better,he gave me the13to get it.On a very basic level,my father was giving me a shopping spree（狂欢）every year.But he was also giving me charge over my own fun,trusting my ability to14money and making me feel like a/an15.He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes,but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself,so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a/an16for giving me what I needed,usually17at the moment I needed it most.This was when I was25,I18at being an adult on my very first try.I had quitted my19job but had no new one.But when my mother20me a visit,I21a good show,telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time.It wasn’t until22she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with23.She knew how24 I needed it.She knew that had she just shown up with groceries,or25to pay my rent,she would have made me feel much26.The cold,hard cash meant she was helping me.And, funnily enough,the27with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to 28my life and preserve my dignity.My mother and father both did the same thing.One was giving me the means to take my own29,and the other was giving me a second30 when those decisions had cost me dearly.11.A.positively B.differently C.naturally D.originally12.A.intelligence B.passion C.power D.potential13.A.courage B.suggestions C.discipline D.means14.A.spend B.carry C.manage e15.A.grown-up B.teenager C.adventurer D.pioneer16.A.habit B.gift C.approach D.tradition17.A.approximately B.about C.right D.slightly18.A.failed B.fooled C.dropped D.fell19.A.important B.creative C.challenging D.previous220.A.brought B.suggested C.paid D.gave21.A.put on B.put away C.put off D.put forward22.A.before B.after C.when D.as23.A.credit B.loans C.receipts D.cash24.A.desperately B.hardly C.eventually D.accurately25.A.attempted B.offered C.promised D.refused26.A.better B.more C.less D.worse27.A.decoration B.love C.distance D.method28.A.defend B.equip C.fix D.develop29.A.actions B.opportunities C.risks D.decisions30.A.solution B.chance C.visit D.assistance 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Stannah Stair-lifts are usually the most cost-effective when compared to moving,remodeling or installing an elevator.Frequently Asked Questions♦Can my stairlift be installed without damaging my walls?Yes!Stannah stair-lifts are designed to move along a rail that attaches to the step of your stairway and not your wall.♦Will others be able to get by safely when my stairlift is not in use?Absolutely!Your stairlift comes standard with a powered footrest and an easily folded seat for a slimline profile and unobstructed access for others.♦Can I get help paying for my stairlift?Because Medicare and insurance doesn’t pay for stairlifts,we offer a range of models at4different prices,and payment options include rental.Call today to schedule your in-home stairs assessment1Call to schedule your free-in-home assessment with an expert advisor.2Select the Stannah stairlift that best meets your needs.3Install your new stairlift in hours.Our professional technicians will work diligently to provide you with a safe lift you can rely on☑We offer rapid response scheduling and installation at no additional charge!31.To have a Stannah stairlift installed,one needs to_________.A.order a special stairwayB.ensure constant power supplyC.remodel one’s living roomD.schedule an in-home assessment32.Jenny may use the Coupon（优惠券）to save some money only if she_________.A.purchases one brand new Stannah stairliftB.publishes post-sale reviews on Trust-pilotC.pays for the Stannah model which is on saleD.rents the model advertised on Boston Globe33.Which statement is TRUE about Stannah stairlift mentioned in the advertisement?A.It can be installed easily by following instructions in the brochure.B.It offers an alternative to old people who don't want to be relocated.C.It provides fast and free repair services by professional technicians.D.It promises to regularly check on the old people who live independently.BAgnes de Mille was a dancer and a choreographer(编舞).Early in her career,de Mille had created the choreography for a ballet called Three Virgins and a Devil.She thought it was good work,but nobody made much of it.A few years later,de Mille choreographed a ballet named Rodeo.Again,she thought her work was solid,but it resulted in little commercial fame.Then,in1943,de Mille choreographed Oklahoma!,a musical show that enjoyed nearly instant success.In the coming years,Oklahoma!would run for an incredible2,212performances, both around the nation and abroad.In1955,the film version won an Academy Award.But the success of Oklahoma!didn’t bring her much happiness.She thought that her work on Oklahoma!was only average compared to some of her other creations.She later said,“After the opening of Oklahoma!,I suddenly had unexpected success for a work I thought was only fairly good,after years of neglect for work I thought was fine.I began to think that perhaps my entire scale of values was untrustworthy.I talked to Martha.”5Martha was Martha Graham,perhaps the most influential dance choreographer of the20th century.Although not as well-known by the general public,Graham has been compared to other creative geniuses like Picasso or Frank Lloyd Wright.During their conversation,de Mille told Martha Graham about her frustration.“I confessed that I had a burning desire to be excellent,but no faith that I could be.”Graham responded by saying:“There is a vitality,a life force,an energy,a quickening that is translated through you into action,and because there is only one of you in all of time,this expression is unique.And if you block it,it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions.It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly,to keep the channel open.”34.What can be learned about de Mille’s ballet named Rodeo?A.It earned her a large fortune.B.It didn’t enjoy much success.C.It made her rise to fame overnight.D.It laid a solid foundation for her career.35.How did de Mille feel about the great success of the musical Oklahoma!?A.Relieved.B.Ashamed.C.Confused.D.Proud.36.Picasso and Frank Lloyd Wright were mentioned to suggest that Martha Graham______.A.had been influenced greatly by themB.enjoyed the same popularity as themC.was the most influential artist in her fieldD.was outstanding in visual arts and architecture37.Which of the following statements best represents Graham’s words in this passage?paring with others prevents you from maintaining uniqueness.B.Your action reveals the inner landscape,which is the soul of music.C.Choosing to be positive is going to determine how you live your life.D.You should always keep yourself open to the urges that motivate you.CAs humanity has got richer,animals’roles have changed.People need their services less than before.Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection;the internal combustion engine(内燃机)made horses unneeded;modern sanitation(卫生设备)kept rats in6check and made cats less useful.No longer necessities,domestic animals became luxuries. Petkeeping seems to kick in when household incomes rise above roughly$5,000.It is booming.The trend is not a new one.Archaeologists(考古学家)have found10,000-year-old graves in which dogs and people are buried together.Some cultures—such as in Scandinavia,where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions—have kept pets for thousands of years.But these days the pet-keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature.The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers,because people are spending more and more money on them.No longer are they food-waste-recyclers,fed with the remains that fall from their masters’tables.Pet-food shelves are full of delicacies crafted to satisfy a range of appetites,including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old,diabetic or suffer from sensitive digestion;a number of Internet services offer food,tailored to the pet’s individual tastes.In the business this is called“pet humanisation”—the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family.This is evident in the names given to dogs,which have evolved from Fido,Rex and Spot to—in America—Bella,Lucy and Max.It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing,pet grooming and pet hotels.People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way,perhaps making people healthier or less anxious.But the evidence for that is weak.Rather,new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible“puppy-dog eyes”precisely to affect human emotions.It has worked.The species that once enslaved others now works very hard to pay for the care of its pets.Sentimental(多愁善感的)Americans often refer to themselves not as cat-owners but as the cat’s“mommy”or“daddy”.South Koreans go one further,describing themselves as cat“butlers”. Watch an unlucky dog-walker trailing“his”hound(猎犬),plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have to wonder:who’s in charge now?38.Which of the following trends is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A.People’s needs for animal services are decreasing.B.Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.C.Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious.D.Pet foods are more various and customized than before.39.Which of the following is referred to as evidence of“pet humanization”?A.Human beings’ever rising urge for pet-keeping.B.Pets’roles as both working staff and companions.C.Pets’inbuilt ability to affect emotions of their owners.D.The names given to pets in American families nowadays.40.Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?7A.Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets.B.Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets.C.Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters.D.Pet-keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world.41.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.Who Owns WhomB.The Urge for Pet-keepingC.The Changing Roles of AnimalsD.Love Me,Love My DogDLearning a second language is tricky at any age and it only gets tougher the longer you wait to open that dusty French book.Now,in a new study,scientists have pinpointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency in a second language seem to plummet:10.The study,published in the journal Cognition,found that it’s“nearly impossible”for language learners to reach native-level fluency if they start learning a second tongue after10.But that doesn’t seem to be because language skills go downhill.“It turns out you’re still learning fast. It’s just that you run out of time,because your ability to learn starts dropping at around17or18 years old,”says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne,an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons.Children’s brains are more plastic than those of adults,meaning they’re better able to adapt and respond to new information.“All learning involves the brain changing,”Hartshorne says,“and children’s brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing.”Kids may also be more willing to try new things(and to potentially look foolish in the process)than adults are.Their comparatively new grasp on their native tongue may also be advantageous.Unlike adults,who tend to default(默认)to the rules and patterns of their first language,kids may be able to approach a new one with a blank slate(石板).These findings may seem discouraging,but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought.Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth,while others stretched it only to early pared to those estimates,17or18—when language learning ability starts to drop off—seems relatively old.“People fared better when they learned by immersion(沉浸),rather than simply in a classroom.And moving to a place where your desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult.If that’s not an option,you can mimic an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities,”Hartshorne says.By doing so, it’s possible to become conversationally proficient—even without the advantage of a child’s brain.42.The underlined word“plummet”in Paragraph1is closest in meaning to“__________”.8A.decreaseB.riseC.endD.vary43.What can be inferred from Joshua Hartshorne’s words?A.Children are too young to grasp a second language.B.Age10-18is the best time to learn a second language.C.Adults go beyond the critical period for learning a second language.municating with native speakers enables you to master all the language skills.44.Why adults can’t reach native-level fluency in a second language?A.Adults are less influenced by their mother tongues.B.Adults spend more time responding to new information.C.Adults are only too willing to experience something awkward in the process.D.Adults prefer an immersive environment to a classroom in learning a secondlanguage.45.The passage is mainly about__________.A.the best age to learn a second languageB.the approaches to learning a second languageC.why kids learn a second language more easily than adultsD.whether adults can learn a second language like their younger selves第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,共10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项.选项中有两项为多余选项.Anxiety DisordersEverybody worries or feels nervous from time to time.46But for people with anxiety disorders,those fears and worries aren’t temporary.Their anxiety persists,and can even get worse over time.Anxiety disorders can severely impair a person’s ability to function at work,school and in social situations.47Fortunately,though,there are effective treatments for anxiety.In some cases,medications have a role in treating anxiety disorders.Yet research shows behavioral treatment,alone or in combination with medication,is a highly effective treatment for most people with an anxiety disorder.Understanding AnxietyAnxiety disorders are common in both adults and children.About18percent of U.S. adults and25percent of adolescents age13to18will experience anxiety,according to the National Institute of Mental Health.48There are several major types of anxiety disorders:generalized anxiety disorder,panic disorder,phobias,social anxiety disorder,obsessive-compulsive disorder,post-traumatic stress disorder,etc.9Seeing a Psychologist About Anxiety DisordersThough many types of anxiety disorders exist,research suggests that most are driven by similar underlying processes.People with anxiety disorders tend to become easily overwhelmed by their emotions,and they tend to have particularly negative reactions to those unpleasant feelings and situations.49Unfortunately,avoidance can backfire and actually feed the anxiety.Psychologists are trained in diagnosing anxiety disorders and teaching patients healthier, more effective ways to cope.A form of psychotherapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)is highly effective at treating anxiety disorders.Through CBT,psychologists help patients learn to identify and manage the factors that contribute to their anxiety.Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders:What to ExpectPsychotherapy is a collaborative process,where psychologists and patients work together to identify specific concerns and develop concrete skills and techniques for coping with anxiety. 50However,psychologists won't push patients into such scenarios until they’re sure they have the skills they need to effectively confront their fears.Psychologists sometimes use other approaches to treat anxiety disorders in addition to CBT,among which group psychotherapy and family therapy are two effective ways.A.Anxiety disorders are very treatable.B.Anxiety is a normal human reaction to stressful situations.C.Anxiety can also interfere with a person’s relationships with family members and friends.D.About4percent of adults,and nearly6percent of teens,have anxiety disorders classified as severe.E.Often,people try to cope with those negative reactions by avoiding situations or experiences that make them anxious.F.Patients can expect to practice their new skills outside of sessions to manage anxiety in situations that might make them uncomfortable.G.People with anxiety worry about a number of concerns,such as health problems or finances,and may have a general sense that something bad is going to happen.第三部分：书面表达(共两节，35分)第一节（15分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。
北京市朝阳区2020届高三一模考试英语试题(含解析)
北京市朝阳区2020年高三一模考试英语试题逐题解析第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，共15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for myfriends. As usual, I walked into the classroom, only (1) (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name (2) (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box (3) (open) and I saw “myself”, a vivid statue, sittinginside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.1.【答案】to find【解析】本题考查非谓语动词；only to find 表达意料之外的结果，本句翻译成“结果却发现一个大盒子立在那里”；故正确答案是 to find。
2.【答案】written / was written【解析】本题考查非谓语动词/时态语态；提示词 write 为动词，而本句的谓语动词是 saw，因此可判定本题需填非谓语动词；而非谓语动词的逻辑主语是 my name，和written 之间为被动关系；故正确答案是 written。
同时，也可认为谓语动词 saw 后面成分为宾语从句，从句缺少谓语动词，时态为一般过去，语态为被动，故正确答案也可是was written。
北京市朝阳区2020届高三4月测试英语考试试题(A卷)无答案
2020届高三四月份测试题英语（A卷）第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
ATom and Jerry, with its funny violence and dark comedy, 1 (remain) popular around the world today. In the 80 years 2 their creation, the cat and mouse have appeared in everything from a “kids” version to a 1992 musical movie 3 they sang and spoke. Warner Brothers, who now own the rights to Tom and Jerry, 4 (release) a new live-action film just before Christmas this year. Fans are filled with expectations for the film.BA lonely Japanese billionaire 5 (plan) to fly to the moon on Elon Musk’s rocket is looking for the love of his life to join him on his journey. He just hasn’t found her yet.Yusaku Maezawa, the first paying passenger on Space X’s maiden tourist voyage to the moon in 2023, tweeted a link on Sunday to a website where women can apply to be his companion 6 the week-long space flight. “I’m 44 now,” Maezawa said on the website. “A s feelings of 7 (lonely) slowly begin to surge(涌上) upon me, there’s one thing that I think about: Continuing to love one woman.”CThis aging of the population is driven by two factors. The first is declining birth rates, which means old generations are large 8 （compare）to younger generations, and so, on average, the population becomes older than before. This is 9 （especial）true in the US. The second reason is 10 people are living longer. A child born in the US today has a very realistic chance of living beyond 100 and needs to plan accordingly.第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 共30分）Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $ 20. This was the 1970s, and $ 20 was quite a bit of money.But I saw it 11 . My father trusted me to have the 12 to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the 13 to get it. On a very basic level ,my father was giving me a shopping spree（狂欢）every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to 14 money and making me feel like a/an 15 . He didn’t buy me Sherlock Holmes, but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him.My mother had a/an 16 for giving me what I needed, usually 17 at the moment Ineeded it most. This was when I was 25, I 18 at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my 19 job but had no new one. But when my mother 20 me a visit, I 21 a good show, telling her I had started my own company.My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn’t until22 she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with 23 . She knew how 24 I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or 25 to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much 26 . The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the 27 with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to 28 my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me the means to take my own 29 , and the other was giving me a second 30 when those decisions had cost me dearly.11. A. positively B. differently C. naturally D. originally12. A. intelligence B. passion C. power D. potential13. A. courage B. suggestions C. discipline D. means14. A. spend B. carry C. manage D. use15. A. grown-up B. teenager C. adventurer D. pioneer16. A. habit B. gift C. approach D. tradition17. A. approximately B. about C. right D. slightly18. A. failed B. fooled C. dropped D. fell19. A. important B. creative C. challenging D. previous20. A. brought B. suggested C. paid D. gave21. A. put on B. put away C. put off D. put forward22. A. before B. after C. when D. as23. A. credit B. loans C. receipts D. cash24. A. desperately B. hardly C. eventually D. accurately25. A. attempted B. offered C. promised D. refused26. A. better B. more C. less D. worse27. A. decoration B. love C. distance D. method28. A. defend B. equip C. fix D. develop29. A. actions B. opportunities C. risks D. decisions30. A. solution B. chance C. visit D. assistance第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020年北京市朝阳外国语学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020年北京市朝阳外国语学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AThough online ordering is popular in the UK today，handson experience still attracts many buyers' attention.Oxford StreetLondon is a shoppers' paradise，and most visitors head for Oxford Street.Halfway along is Selfridges，one of the world's first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in.There are at least four other major stores on this street，plus Europe's largest music shop.In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmaslights which are always lighted by a politician，a great sportsman，or a super star.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street.One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases.There's also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketYou can't visit London without going to a supermarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames.Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls，bakeries，and fruit and vegetable sellers.You can also buy specialities to take away，like cheeses，pork pies，mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector's items.It's a shortwalk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find.For clothes，Camden Market is the place.It gets a little crowded at the weekends，though.Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.A.the wonderful window dressingB.the Europe's largest music shopC.the lights lighted by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food，you can goto ________.A.Camden MarketB.Borough MarketC.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road Market3.Where is this passage probably taken from?AA science book. B.A traveler's journal.C.A news report.D.A trip guide.BThe world's largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean. Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals. If the iceberg hits the island, it could prevent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.The huge iceberg is named A68a. It broke away fromAntarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017. Satellite images show the iceberg has remained in one piece. It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide. It is traveling at one kilometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young. The distance that parents have to travel to find food is crucial. That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to find sources of food.Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed, possibly polluting the surrounding seas. As the iceberg melts, it would also release large amounts of fresh water into the ocean. This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food for the island's wildlife. The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the area's whole ecosystem. These are globally significant populations of these species. If these species fail in this particular area, then the numbers globally are going to go down quite dramatically.Professor Geraint Tarling, an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, said, "The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process. But the process is changing with climate change. What we're seeing with models and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate. And so, this might become more of a usual thing in the future."4. Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?A. It will bring extremely cold weather.B. It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.C. It will put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.D. It will prevent animals from moving to other places.5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The characteristic of the iceberg.B. The importance of the iceberg.C. The traveling speed of the iceberg.D. The forming process of the iceberg.6. What damage can an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?A. Using up much fresh water.B. Polluting the surrounding farms.C. Changing the world's ecosystem.D. Affecting the number of certain species.7. How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?A. It may slow down in the near future.B. It may become common in the future.C. It has a great influence on the climate.D. It helps scientists conduct a sea study.COne Sunday morning, my family and I went to a popular restaurant for breakfast. As soon as we walked into Restaurant Happy Meal, a young waitress showed us to a table.We ordered our food and soon after, our food came. Just as we were about to begin our meal, we heard someone shouting for the boss.“What is this? A dead fly in my food!’’ a man with a deep scar (疤) acrosshis face shouted angrily. He strongly hit his fist on the table and swept the plates and cups off it.Thesecame crashing to the floor, breaking into pieces. His companion, a huge man with a tattoo on his arm, stared angrily at the boss who stood nervously in front of the two gangsters (歹徒).The boss apologized repeatedly to the angry customers and tried to calm them down by offering to replace their food. He even told them that they could have their meal for free.The commotion(混乱) affected the business of the restaurant. Fearing that aquarrel would happen, manycustomers quickly paid for their meals and left the restaurant hurriedly. Some of them had not even finished their breakfast.My father told us to eat our food quickly and not to look at the two angry men. We obeyed him and finished our food within minutes. That was probably the quietest and fastest breakfast my family ever had.Although my father warned us not to look at the two unruly (任性的) customers, I could not help stealing a glance at them.I saw that the boss had managed to calm the two angry customers. Fresh food and drinks were brought to their table. They sat down again and continued their breakfast. Meanwhile the waitress who had shown us to our table earlier swept up the broken china.8. What does the underlined word “These” refer to?A. Tables.B. Cups and plates.C. Two angry customers.D. Dead fly and the food.9. What can we know about the owner from paragraph 4?A. He was sorry for what had happened.B. He was angry with the two customers.C. He was pardoned by the two customers.D. He was disappointed that the men caused problems here.10. What can we infer about the writer and his family?A. They might often talk while they ate.B. They ordered a lot of food each time they ate out.C. They often ate silently and that day was no exception.D. They usually did not like to be disturbed while they ate.11. What did the writer think of the boss?A. Foolish.B. Active.C. Hardworking.D. Wise.DThereare two days that set you on your path in life: the day you’re born, and the day you realize why you were born.Growing up south of Chicago in Harvey, Illinois, most people just had their heads down trying to make it from point A to point B. I was the same way, just going with the flow. I played basketball in high school because I was good at it and because other people thought I should until I discovered my talent.I give up basketball and started doing speeches. It wasn’t a popular decision but my grandfather told me to do what made me happy. I fell in love with comedy and performing. And when I discovered the passion, I realized why I was born.I knew I had something to offer —I knew that not only am I powerful, but I can make a difference.I realized a long time ago that my dream is not to be famous or rich. My talent is to entertain. But it’s more than that. I have the chance to reach people, to brighten days, to bring laughter and positive energy into lives and inspire. And I am grateful forit.Acting putting myself out there and having doors closed on me time and time again has taught me a lot about myself. I have learned to trust what I have to offer the world over momentary doubt. I’ve learned to put my faith over my feelings. And I've grown a tough skin. More importantly, I have learned there is a long way towards our goals and that when we put our talents and passion to work, we determine our value.Like a lot of places across the country, there’s poverty, crime, violence and unemployment in Harvey. And growing up there, a lot of people have tragically low expectations for life. But I know that with the right opportunity and with help along the way, everyone can find their passion and go after it. My life is proof.12. What was the author born to do according to the text?A. Be a basketball player.B. Act and perform.C. Make speeches.D. Teach people.13. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A. Chance.B. Energy.C. Days.D. Laughter.14. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text?A. To help others find their talents.B. To prove his decision was right.C. To inspire people to follow their dreams.D. To encourage people to set a goal.15. What can be the best tile for the text?A. Success Lies in Hard Work.B. How to Achieve the Dream Is Important.C. The Two Important Days in Life.D. The Day I Realized What I Was Born to Do.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年5月北京朝阳区高三英语一模试卷附答案解析
2020年5月北京朝阳区高三英语一模试卷第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner,I was busy preparing presents for my friends.As usual,I walked into the classroom,only1(find)a big box standing there.Approaching,I saw my name2(write)on it.I was quite shocked when the box3(open) and I saw“myself”,a vivid statue,sitting inside smiling up at me.I was at a complete loss for words.It was the most unique,unconventional present in my life.BAnalysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的)field was in place by at least3.7billion years ago,as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field4(make)Earth more friendly to life.The field,5is generated by liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core,protects Earth 6energetic particles(粒子)flowing from the Sun.It helps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquid water on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师)helping you make decisions in your life?If you do,then you are a very lucky person.7if not,then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author,Mitch Albom,and his dying former professor,Morrie Schwartz.8 you read this book,you will learn some very meaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease.When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday,the78-year-old professor shares words of9 (wise)about love,life,communication,values,and openness with his former student.As a beautiful tale 10(deliver)many powerful lessons about life,this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020年朝阳区第一次模拟考试高三英语试题及答案(WORD版
朝阳区2020届高三一模英语 2020.5第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual, I walked into the classroom, only 1 (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name 2 (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box 3 (open) and I saw “myself”, a vivid statue, sitting inside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.BAnalysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place by at least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field 4 (make) Earth more friendly to life. The field, 5 is generated by liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core, protects Earth 6 energetic particles(粒子) flowing from the Sun. It helps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquid water on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师) helping you make decisions in your life? If you do, then you are a very lucky person. 7 if not, then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author, Mitch Albom, and his dying former professor, Morrie Schwartz. 8 you read this book, you will learn some verymeaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday, the 78-year-old professor shares words of 9 (wise) about love, life, communication, values, and openness with his former student. As a beautiful tale 10 (deliver) many powerful lessons about life, this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.第二节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5 分，共30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市朝阳区2020届高三下学期学业水平等级性考试练习(一模)英语试题
北京市朝阳区2020届高三下学期学业水平等级性考试练习（一模）英语试题第一部分：知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual, I walked into the classroom, only 1 (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name 2 (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box 3 (open) and I saw “myself”, a vivid statue, sitting inside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.BAnalysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place by at least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field 4 (make) Earth more friendly to life. The field, 5 is generated by liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core, protects Earth 6 energetic particles(粒子) flowing from the Sun. It helps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquid water on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师) helping you make decisions in your life? If you do, then you are a very lucky person. 7 if not, then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author, Mitch Albom, and his dying former professor, Morrie Schwartz. 8 you read this book, you will learn some very meaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday, the 78-year-old professor shares words of 9 (wise) about love, life, communication, values, and openness with his former student. As a beautiful tale 10 (deliver) many powerful lessonsabout life, this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届北京市朝阳外国语学校高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案
2020届北京市朝阳外国语学校高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（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AConsumer Electronics Show (CES) is a global stage where the world’s next-generation inventions are introduced towards the marketplace, and lots of companies are participating. Here are several of the amazing inventions that were introduced at the showin 2020.August Wi-Fi Smart LockIt's an intelligent door lock to protect your home, and it works on Wi-Fi. The lock doesn’t require any additional hardware to attach to it and can be used with the existing door lock. The owner can remotely access the door from anywhere to lock or unlock and can provide guest keys to family or friends. It keeps statistics and records of your door’s “lock”, “unlock”, and who have visited.Motion PillowIt’s a pillow developed for anyone who has a snoring (打鼾) problem. The solution box detects, records, and analyses the sleeping person’s snoring patterns. By changing the internal airbag’s pressure, it fixes the position of the sleeping person’s neck and head gently to improve his breathing. Three layers of noise-reducing material minimize the user’s sleeping disturbance.Ao AirIt’s a high-tech face-covering wearable air purifier with no tight seal on the mouth and nose. The purifier pulls air inside through a filtration (过滤) process and uses fans to createa clean area in front of the device. It’s designed in such a way that it can clean more than 98 % of PM2.5 through filtration.Transparent HoodThe company Continental showed off this revolutionary invention at CES 2020 that got the Best Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation Award. It’s a technology that gives the driver the ability to see barriers and blind spots from the driving seat. Four cameras take surrounding pictures so that the driver can see the real-time blind spots and prevent even parking damage too.1.Who is the text mainly intended for?A.The general public.B.The science lovers.C.The electronic companies.D.The college students.2.Which of the following descriptions of Motion pillow is correct?A.It’s intended for all those who can’t sleep well.B.It can help sleepers breathe smoothly.C.It can remove the noise around to help people sleep.D.Its pressure is changed by sleepers themselves.3.What can we infer from the text?A.August Wi-Fi Smart Lock helps improve the safety of homes.B.Ao Air produces fresh air for its users.C.Motion Pillow reduces material to minimize sleeping disturbance.D.Transparent Hood helps make driving safer and easier.BTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimateour ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.4. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.5. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product6. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityCTrees are “social creature” that communicate with each other in cooperative ways that hold lessons for humans, too, ecologist Suzanne Simard says. Simard grew up in Canadian forests as a child of loggers before becoming an ecologist. She's now a professor of forest ecology at theUniversityofBritish Columbia.Trees are linked to neighboring trees by a network of fungi below the surface of the earth that resembles the nervous networks in the brain, she explains. In one study, Simard watched as a Douglas fir tree that had beeninjured by insects appeared to send chemical warning signals to a pine nearby. The pine tree then produced defense enzymes to protect against the insect.“This was a breakthrough,” Simard says. The trees were sharing “information that actually is important to the health of the whole forest.”In addition to warning each other of danger, Simard says that trees have been known to share nutrients at critical times to keep each other healthy. She says the trees in a forest are often linked to each other via an older tree she calls a “mother” or “hub” tree.“In connecting with all the trees of different ages, the mother trees can actually ease the growth of these young trees,” she says. “The young trees will link into the network of the old trees and benefit from that huge resource capacity. And the old trees would also pass a little bit of carbon and nutrients and water to the young trees, at crucial times in their lives, that actually help them survive.”The study of trees took on a new resonance for Simard when she suffered from breast cancer. During her treatment, she learned that one of the medicines she relied on was actually obtained from what some trees produce for their own mutual defense. She explains her research on cooperation in the forest, and shares her personal story in the new bookFinding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of theForest.8. How could a Douglas fir tree send chemical warning signals to a pine nearby?A. By an underground network of fungi.B. By the nervous networks in the brain.C. By making cooperation with each other.D. By holding lessons to it as human beings.9. According to Simard, what was a breakthrough?A. Simard was-brought up in Canadian forests.B. She became a professor of forest ecology.C. The pine tree produced defense enzymes.D. Vital information was shared among trees.10. What helped Simard understand trees further?A. Her rich knowledge of trees.B. Her childhood in the forest.C. Her medicine gained from trees.D. Her research on cooperation.11. In Simard's book we may discover the wisdom of the forest except .A. communicating cooperativelyB. warning each other of dangerC. sharing nutrientsat critical timesD. sacrificing mother trees for survivalDI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。
2020北京朝阳区高三一模英语试题.doc
北京市朝阳区高三年级第一次综合练习英语学科测试2013. 4本试卷共12页，共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
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第一部分：听力理解（共三节， 30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book.答案是A。
1. How many people telephoned the man at the office yesterday?A. One.B. Four.C. Five.2. Why does the man come?A. To book a hotel.B. To take a flight.C. To say thanks.3. Where will the woman go first?A. To her house.B. To a bank.C. To a telephone booth.4. Which of the following best describes Bill?A. Brave.B. Generous.C. Outgoing.5. What is the man doing?A. Asking for help.B. Making invitations.C. Giving instructions.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
2020届北京市朝阳区高三一模英语试题(带答案解析)
Analysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place by at least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.
202。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
With our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual, I walked into the classroom, only1．(find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name2．(write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box3．(open) and I saw “myself”, a vivid statue, sitting inside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.
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2020届北京市朝阳区高考英语一模试卷
高考英语全真模拟卷题号I II III IV V 总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AGet Involved! Make a Donation!So what is rewildingImagine our natural homes growing instead of shrinking．Imagine species（物种）diversifying instead of declining．That's rewilding．Rewildingis ecological restoration．Rewilding offers hope for wildlife，humans andthe planet．Why is rewilding important and necessary● Our natural ecology is broken．The places where you would expect wildlife to exist have been reduced to wet deserts．The seabed has been destroyed and there have been no living creatures any more．● Our wildlife is disappearing．Many wonderful species have declined over the past century．We've lost more of our large animals than any European country．● We need keyston e species．These vital species，including top predators （食肉动物），drive ecological processes．Their loss has worsened our living systems．● Nature looks after us．Good natural ecology can provide us with clean air and water，prevent flooding and store carbon．Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today．What are challenges？As a long-term project，our "rewilding britain" has its challenges．Many people are not interested，because we have got used to the lack of native forests．Many farmers oppose the idea．They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators because they would start killing farm animals．It takes time to educate them．Above all，we need money! So we need your help! Make a donation．Help us bring back living systems and restore wild nature!With your help we can…● Open up new chances for rewilding and push for change．● Develop tools to educate，influence and spread the word．Thanks for your support．1.Which of the following is the result of rewilding______A. Species become various．B. A lot of animals disappear．C. Environments are destroyed．D. Natural disasters happen regularly．2.According to the passage，one of the challenges at present is ______ ．A. people's doubtsB. a lack of volunteersC. a shortage of timeD. farmers' disagreement3.What is the main purpose of the passage______A. To introduce a new project．B. To call on people to give money．C. To warn people of the natural ecology．D. To convince people to change their mind．BFlying High Barrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educationalnon-profit-making organization. His message for kids: "The only thing that separates you from scientists is determination, hard work and a strong liking for what you want to achieve." The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.The moment of inspiration for Irving came at the age of 15 in his parents' bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he'd thought about becoming a pilot. "I told him I didn't think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit (驾驶舱) of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked."To follow his dream, Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida.He washed airplanes to earn money for a flight school and increased his flying skills bypractising at home on a﹩40 flight simulator (模拟) video game. Then another dream took hold:flying alone around the world. He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components. He took off with no weather radar, no de-icing system, and just $30 in his pocket. "I like to do things people say I can't do."After 97 days, 26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. "It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience." Irving has been doing it ever since. He set up his non-profit-making organization, Experience Aviation (航空), aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers. Kids attend programmes dealing with hands-on robotics projects and flight simulator challenges."We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing," he notes. Perhaps Irving's most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he said, "Everyone told me I was too young, that I didn't have enough experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I'd never come home. Well …guess what?"4.According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success?A. Meeting people who provide unexpected help.B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge.C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish.D. Developing communication with different organizations.5.What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that ________.A. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offerB. he was doubtful about his own abilitiesC. he knew his efforts would be rewardedD. he realized immediately how lucky he was6.What can we learn about Irving in Paragraph 3?A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible.B. He was finally given enough money to keep going.C. He got the most useful flying tips from his video game.D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly.7.Irving set up his non-profit-making organization because ________.A. he hoped to become a public figureB. he expected to start a business in other fieldsC. he saw there was great interest in what he was doingD. he thought he could teach more than flight schools couldCTraining the Brain People who can accomplish unbelievable tasks，such as memorizing thousands of random numbers in under an hour，state that they just have normal brains．Some memory superstars compete in Olympic-like World Memory Championships．These mental athletes，or MAs for short，can memorize names of dozens of strangers in a few minutes or any poem handed them．Ed Cooke， a 24-year-old MA，explains they see themselves as participants rescuing the long-lost art of memory training．These techniques existed not to recall useless information，but to cut into the brain basic text and ideas．A study in the journal Nature examined eight people who finished near the top of the World Memory Championships．The scientists examined whether their brains were fundamentally different from everyone else's or whether they were simply making better use of memorizing abilities we all possess．They put the MAs and control subjects into brain scanners and had them memorize numbers and photographs．The result surprised everyone．The brains of the MAs and those of the control subjects were indistinguishable．On every test，the MAs scored in the normal range．However，when the scientists examined what part of the brain was used during a memory activity，they found the MAs relied more heavily on areas in the brain involved in spatial memory．MAs offer an explanation：anything can be fixed upon our memories and kept in order by constructing a building in the imagination and filling it with pictures of what needs to be recalled．Dating back to the fifth century，the building is called a memory palace．Even as late as the fourteenth century，when there were copies of any text，scholars needed to remember what was read to them．Reading to remember requires a different technique than speed reading．If something is made memorable，it has to be repeated．Until relatively recently，people read only a few books intensively （细致地）again and again，usually aloud．Today we read extensively，usually only once and without continuous focus．So the great difference is the ability to create impressive pictures in mind and to do it quickly．Using memory palaces，MAs create memorized pictures．For example，recombine the pictures to form unforgettable scenes such as the ways through a town．One competitor used his own body parts to help him memorize a 57，000-word dictionary．Anyone who wishes to train the mind needs first to create fantastical palaces in the imagination．Then they should cut each building into cubbyholes for memories．In a short amount of time，they will notice improvement with remembering things．To keep the skill sharp，MAs deliberately empty their palaces after competitions，so they can reuse them and they recommend that beginners do the same．8.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that a mental athlete ______ ．A. owns a brain that is larger in sizeB. shows a gift in mental ability testsC. uses the memorizing technique betterD. depends less on the areas that control spatial memory9.Why does the author mention "speed reading" in Paragraph 3______A. To discuss the memorizing technique in the fifth century．B. To give the reason why people read only a few books carefully．C. To explain the text fourteenth century scholars had to remember．D. To compare the type of reading nowadays with that of earlier times．10.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4______A. There is a variety of unforgettable scenes．B. Memory palaces can be quickly forgotten．C. Impressive pictures are in actual buildings．D. One person probably has 57，000 body parts．11.What does the underlined word "cubbyholes" in the last paragraph probably mean______A. Small spaces．B. Blacks holes．C. Technical skills．D. Different numbers．DEarly or Later Day Care Many young parents are confused about whether their children should have early day care，and there have always been different views on this subject．The British psychoanalyst John Bowlby believes that separation from parents during the sensitive "attachment" period from birth to three may scar a child's personality and lead to psychological problems in later life．Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlby's work that children should not be subjected to day care before three because of the parental separation it causes，and many people do believe this．According to Bowlby， a great deal of psychological harm can occur when young children are separated from their parents．If they are left without touch for a while，they will have a higher stress level．Parents' influence on their children's well-being may never be greater than during the earliest years of life，when a child's brain is developing rapidly and when nearly all of her or his experiences are shaped by parents and the family environment．However，there are critics．Some anthropologists （人类学家）point out that the love affair between children and parents found in modern societies does not usually exist in traditional societies．There has been a long history of the fact that father and mother did not bring up their children alone．Plato，around 394 B．C．，argued that a system of early child care would free women to participate in society．Results from Israeli and Dutch studies show thatchild-raising duties are more evenly distributed among a broader group of people．Besides，studies have reported that early day care has a neutral or slightly positive effect on children's development．They learn the benefits of being socially smart，understanding the concept of sharing and caring．They promote concentration skills，which is very important in their learning．There are games where children are taught basic language and mathematical skills through stories and everyday examples．Common sense tells us that early day care would not be so widespread if children had problems with it．But Bowlby's analysis raises the possibility that it has delayed effects．The possibility that such care might lead to more mental illness 15 or 20 years later can only be explored by the use of statistics．Whatever the long-term effects，parents sometimes find the immediate effects difficult to deal with．Children under three dislike leaving their parents and show unhappiness．At the age of three almost all children find it easy to go to the nursery．The matter，then，is far from being clearly known，though experience and available evidence indicate that early day care is reasonable for young children．12.The passage mainly argues whether ______ ．A. children over three will accept school educationB. children under three should be sent to nursery schoolsC. the family relationship is different in traditional societiesD. early day care should be totally replaced in modern societies13.Which of the following supports Bowlby's theory______A. Early day care wouldn't be so popular if it had negative effects．B. Separation from parents for young children is common in history．C. Parents find the immediate effects of early day care difficult to deal with．D. Studies show early day care has a positive effect on children's development．14.The author's attitude towards early day care is that ______ ．A. children under three should stay with their parentsB. it has potential benefits for both children and parentsC. the bad effect of it on children will disappear as they grow upD. it is controversial and the settlement calls for the use of statistics15.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage______A.B.C.D. I：Introduction P：Point Sp：Sub-point （次要点）C：Conclusion二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Can We Stop Food Longing Through Imaginary Eating Are you fighting an urge to reach for chocolate？Then，let it melt in your mind，not in your mouth．According to the recent research，imagining eating a specific food reduces your interest in that food，so you eat less of it．This reaction to repeated exposure to food-being less interested in something because you've experienced it too much-is called habituation．(1)The research is the first to show that habituation can occur through the power of the mind．"If you just think about the food itself-how it tastes and smells-that will increase your appetite，" said Carey Morewedge， a well-known psychologist．"It might be better to force yourself to repeatedly think about chewing and swallowing the food in order to reduce your longing．(2) Visualizing yourself eating chocolate wouldn't prevent you from eating lots of cheese，" he added．Morewedge conducted an interesting experiment．51 subjects were divided into three groups．One group was asked to imagine putting 30 coins into a laundry machine and then eating three chocolates．(3) Another group was asked to imagine putting three coins into a laundry machine and then eating 30 chocolates．Lastly，a control group imagined just putting 33 coins into the machine-with no chocolates．(4) When they said they had finished，these were taken away and weighed．The results showed the group that had imagined eating 30 chocolates each ate fewer of the chocolates than the other groups．(5) Physical signals-that full stomach feeling-are only part of what tells us we've finished a meal．The research suggests that psychological effects，such as habituation，also influence how much a person eats．It may lead to new behavioral techniques for people looking to eat more healthily，or have control over other habits．A．What's more，this only works with the specific food you've imagined．B．People were advised to try different methods to perform the experiment．C．For example， a tenth bite is desired less than the first bite，according to the study．D．All of them then ate freely from bowls containing the same amount of chocolate each．E．It meant those who repeatedly imagined eating would concern about some specific food．F．This requires the same motor skills as eating small chocolates from a packet，the study says．G．This study is part of the research looking into what makes us eat more than we actually need．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A Game of Light and Shade It was a sunny day．I had gone up and down the tower when，outside the door at the foot，a blind man came toward me．In a moment，he disappeared up the stairs．I looked at the sign that said "To the Tower"，and decided to (21) him．I caught up with him in the ticket office．There I was (22) to see the attendant （工作人员）selling him a ticket as if he were any other visitor．Then，with the ticket in one hand and (23) the wall with the fingers of the other，the blind man reached the stairs (24) to the hallway．"That man is blind．What would a blind man climb up the tower for？" I said to the attendant，expecting him to show some (25)，but he didn't answer．"Not the (26) certainly，" I said．"Perhaps he wants to (27)．"I bought a ticket and (28) up the stairs．The man hadn't gone as far as I (29)． A third of the way up the tower，I heard his (30)．I slowed down and followed him at a little (31)．He stopped from time to time．When he got to the balcony （阳台），I was a dozen steps (32)．As I reached it，I saw him at the corner of the tower．At last，after ten minutes，I (33) him．"Excuse me，" I said as politely as I could，"but I am curious to know (34) you came up．"He smiled．"Coming up the stairs，you will notice how not just light but sun (35) into the tower through the narrow windows here and there，so that you can feel the (36)-the cool stairs suddenly become quite warm-and how up here behind the wall there is (37)，but as soon as going opposite a window you can find the sun．There is no (38) so good as this for feeling the difference between light and shade．It is not the first time I've come up．"The blind man seemed quite (39)，just like a child who was enjoying his favorite games．He told me the truth that blind men can also find the beauty in life (40) they cannot enjoy the sights of the world．21. A. accept B. follow C. control D. visit22. A. frightened B. disappointed C. surprised D. embarrassed23. A. touching B. climbing C. hitting D. covering24. A. pointing B. attaching C. contributing D. leading25. A. respect B. doubt C. concern D. sympathy26. A. view B. test C. prize D. trick27. A. kick B. jump C. relax D. escape28. A. struggled B. explored C. wandered D. hurried29. A. promised B. examined C. imagined D. confirmed30. A. steps B. words C. secrets D. cheers31. A. standard B. distance C. expense D. intention32. A. ahead B. around C. outside D. behind33. A. recognized B. surrounded C. approached D. witnessed34. A. why B. how C. when D. whether35. A. knocks B. pours C. slides D. bursts36. A. trend B. reaction C. change D. honor37. A. light B. space C. mess D. shade38. A. place B. signal C. object D. period39. A. nervous B. content C. curious D. patient40. A. unless B. because C. once D. although四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A John Carter was rescued from the sea near his holiday home yesterday．The accidenthappened while he (1) （walk）along a steep cliff at the edge of the sea．He was blown off by a strong wind and (2) （fall）into the sea，30 meters below．Luckily，a woman saw him in the sea soon afterwards and she called the police rescue service．Mr．Carter was taken to hospital with a (3) （break）arm．"I'm very lucky to be alive，" he said．"I can't thank the woman enough．"B Many elephants can paint．In fact，elephants in zoos sometimes draw on the ground(4) a stick．Seeing this，some trainers teach the elephants (5) they can holdpaintbrushes，and encourage them to choose colors and paint．Of course，not every painting is good．Just like humans，only some elephants are very creative．Now，an online gallery sells paintings by these elephant artists．By doing this，the gallery hopes to earn money (6) （protect）elephants．CGolden Gate Park is in San Francisco，California．It is one of the largest urban (7) （park）in the United States．Over one million colorful flowers，trees and other plants grow in the park．But originally most of the park (8) （cover）in sand．After a lot of work，it was finally built in 1870．Today，there are many people (9) （visit）the park every day．They play basketball，soccer，golf and many other sports there．The park is closed in many places to traffic so people can walk，cycle，or skate (10) （free）．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）42.假设你是红星中学高三的学生李华．你班交换生Jim将要参加"学在中国"留学生汉语演讲比赛，来信向你咨询．请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1．推荐一个演讲话题；2．说明推荐的理由；3．建议他做哪些准备工作．注意：1．词数不少于50；2．邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．Dear Jim，Yours，Li Hua43.假设你是红星中学高三的学生李华．请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍上个月你参加学校组织的"绿色出行，从我做起"活动的完整过程，并以"Green Travel in My Family"为题，给校刊"英语角"写一篇英文稿件．词数不少于60．Green Travel in My Family答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】D 【小题3】B【解析】（1）---（3）ADB（1）．A．细节理解题，根据第一段 Imagine species （物种） diversifying instead of declining． That's rewilding．可知，Rewilding项目可以使物种多样而不是减少，故选A．（2）．D．细节理解题，根据What are challenges？这一栏下第三句Many farmers oppose the idea可知，很多农民反对这项提议，故选D．（3）．B．推理判断题，根据文中首句小标题"Get invoved!Make a donation!"，'再结合全篇文章，可推测本文的最终目的是号召大家捐款，故选B．本文主要向我们介绍了"rewilding britain"这一项目是什么，它为什么对英国乃至全世界都很重要，以及这一项目所面临的挑战，最后号召大家为这一项目募捐．新闻广告类材料是热门考题．其文句简练，信息量大，句式使用简单，表达方式多样，但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的．1．品位广告、新闻的标题，预测其内容．阅读广告时，要注意广告中涉及的人物，物品，时间，数字，联系人及方式地址．阅读新闻时，要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事，其经过和结果怎样．2．要抓住书写广告的文体或图片，注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字．3．解题技巧①快速浏览广告、新闻，从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别．②浏览问题，寻找答案．注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选．③复读材料，核实答案．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】D 【小题4】C【解析】【文章大意】本文主要讲述了主人公Barrington Irving 在他人的鼓励之下，开始接触飞行，成为飞行员。