【4月东莞英语】2020年广东省东莞市高三4月毕业班模拟自测英语试卷及答案解析
2020年东莞市普通高中毕业班模拟自测英语学科本试卷共10页，满分120分。
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第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFor travelers looking to get fully involved in a new destination, our hiking expeditionsoffer the perfect opportunity to enjoy your surroundings-and engage in a thrilling physical challenge.8 DAYS FROM $10,995Canadian Rockies by Rail and TrailTrip Type: Signature LandActivity Level: Light●Take in wide views of Canada's magnificent Rockies from the glass-domed,Gold Leaf service cars of the Rocky Mountaineer train.●Explore Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks in a lot of ways, including a lakecruise, nature hikes, and a thrilling skytrain（缆车）trip.15 DAYS FROM $11,230A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida GwaiiTrip Type: Expedition Cruise（乘船游览）Activity Level: Light or Moderate●By special permission, spend four full days exploring the rich wildlife and culture ofHaida Gwall-a group of small islands known as the Canadian Galapagos-aboardthe National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion.● A National Geographic photographer joins select departures to give onboard talksand provide hands-on instruction during short trips.9 DAYS FROM $4,199Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness ExplorerTrip Type: FamilyActivity Level: Light-Moderate●Set out on a wildlife journey through Denali National Park and Preserve to spot theResident "big five"-grizzlies, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.●Visit the famed Alaska Sea Life Center for an up-close look at playful sea otters,Colorful puffins, and octopus with long legs.8 DAYS FROM $5,995Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private ExpeditionTrip Type: Private ExpeditionActivity Level: Light-Moderate●Go camping just outside the border of Yellowstone, and settle into Bentwood Inn, aNational Geographic Unique Lodge of the World near the base of the very tallTetons.●Raft the Snake River on a thrilling white-water adventure or on a leisurely floatthrough Grand Teton National Park with a private guide.21. What is unique for the journey to Canadian Rockies?A. Mountain views.B. A thrilling skytrain trip.C. Nature hikes.D. An expedition cruise.22. What do you need to travel to the Canadian Galapagos?A. Superb physical qualities.B. A wide knowledge of wildlife and culture.C. Special permission.D. A National Geographic photographer.23. Which is the best choice for a sea life journey with your kids?A. A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii.B. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition.C. Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer.D. Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail.BWe didn't expect to see her again so soon. After a tearless farewell with my daughter, weleft her new dorm room but then in the campus we saw her jogging against the August heat. I quickly rolled down the car window and Sarina didn't miss a step as she turned, nodded at usand waved goodbye. I was in disbelief why the tears hadn't come when we parted on her firstday in university.Our first separation, the day she left my body, was a nightmare of pain and suffering. While all births are amazing, not all women feel amazed about the births. However, our togetherness in the days and months that followed was so sweet that I felt her small body still seemed to be attached to mine. In the years to come, the sound of her feet running across the wooden floors of our house was like the gentle pounding that reminded me my little girl was here and that someday she would run to the paths I couldn't follow.Last year Sarina turned 16 and decided to pursue art in college. She was in excitement about college life with so much to expect but I was uneasy because it would be a long planeride away from home. I tried to imagine what separation would be like, but I couldn't. Separation, although on the horizon, still felt distant.That's why it wasn't until the next morning when I awoke in a house absent of her footsteps that the tears finally came-and wouldn't stop. I understood that Sarina had left the house, and I held onto the memory of her running. When the tears stopped, I was relieved that her body knew what it needed on separation day, and that with our love and support, she had the courage to run into an unfamiliar distance, to glance back, yet to keep moving forward.24. What happened to the author on her daughter's first day in college?A. She burst into tears and had a painful farewell.B. She appeared calm and didn't cry at their departure.C. She asked her daughter to show them around the campus.D. She was cross that her daughter went jogging when they departed.25. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?A. To expect her daughter's bright future.B. To remind herself of her daughter's pounding steps.C. To recall the suffering during her daughter's growth.D. To show the strong attachment between mother and daughter.26. Which of the following best describes the author when separation was approaching?A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Relieved.D. Frustrated.27. What can be the most suitable title for the passage?A. A heartbroken separationB. The story of a successful momC. How to deal with homesicknessD. Moving forward with love and supportCA simple, yet powerful UK program has been fighting elderly loneliness by recruiting young adults as volunteers to read to seniors with vision problems and mental diseases.Lily has benefited from the program having her vision "restored" by 15-year-old Amy, a school girl who was paired with Lily through the Reading Friends project. Lily was a librarian and enthusiastic reader who would read "two to three books every week". After developing a terrible disease, however, Lily found herself unable to read or watch television for any lengthof time without her eyes hurting.Not only have Lily's regular reading sessions with Amy helped to reconnect her with her passion for literature, they have also built a strong intergenerational friendship between thetwo ladies. "I chose a book and she would come along and read it to me," Lily said. "But we have only got through two books so far because we end up chatting too much. We have read two historical novels and get on very well."Research shows that reading together can help older people to build social networks and connect with others. Evidence also shows that reading has a positive impact on the elderly's wellbeing and can reduce the risk of developing mental diseases.Rose, a teacher, is responsible for connecting schoolchildren like Amy with the program and she says that it has had an amazing impact on the youngsters. "We have wonderful young people at our school and we wanted to get them into the community," Rose said. "It has been fantastic to see them blossom as well as improving their literacy and socialskills. They are meeting community members like Lily that they are making friendships with, and library staff can help them, not only with education but outside as well."28.What is the main responsibility of volunteers according to the passage?A. Read books to seniors.B. Have a chat with seniors.C. Fight diseases for seniors.D. Make friends with seniors.29. What can we learn from Lily's reading sessions with Amy?A. They benefit Lily a lot by restoring her vision.B. They help Amy pick up her love for literature.C. They help Lily volunteer in the reading project.D. They build up the friendship between two ladies.30. How does the program mostly benefit the elders?A. By reducing elderly loneliness.B. By curing the elders of vision problems.C. By improving their literacy and social skills.D. By enabling them to read books for a long time.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A magazine.D. A novel.DNext time you throw away rotten lettuce or smelly berries you should think about this. Globally, we waste more than a third of the food we produce. That is according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.A group of Swedish graduate students is working to fight that fact. They are in the Food Innovation and Product Design program and have come up with a way to use produce that is about to go to waste. They turn the food into non-perishable (不易腐烂的) powder. It may help people who have limited access to food.They are calling it FoPo Food Powder. It is exactly what it sounds like. It is dried, powdered, shelf-stable fruits and vegetables. The powder can be dropped into relief efforts after natural disasters. Or it can be given out in low-resource areas where fresh food and refrigeration are hard to come by.Ngo, one of the students who developed it, says they are not making somethingground breaking . Powdered food has been around since the early days of astronauts. But they are rethinking the waste and delivery channels. Their development team reached out to farmers and retailers to source fruit."Today a relief bag for humanitarian disasters contains various foods such as strawberry jam, peanut butter and peas in tomato sauce. We think that an easily transported pack of cheap dried food powder with high nutritional value would fit in perfectly," Ngo says. The team has been trying to keep its prices down, too. That would aid low-budget humanitarian groups and non-governmental groups.Freeze-dried food keeps most of the nutritional benefits of raw food. It loses some vitamins and minerals in the drying process. But it is still a good way to get fiber andnutrients.The group are about to start working with the U.N.'s Initiative on Food Loss and Waste. They want to try and reach more people and countries that could benefit.32. Why did the group of Swedish graduates develop the FoPo Food Powder?A. To reduce food waste.B. To cut the cost of food.C. To replace the traditional food.D. To improve the flavor of the food.33. What does the underlined word " ground breaking" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Additional.B. Reasonable.C. Creative.D. Worthwhile.34. What can we learn about powdered food?A. It is very popular in some poor areas.B. It is an effective way to lower food prices.C. It keeps the nutritional benefits of raw food.D. It provides aids for people in low-resource areas.35. What will the group do according to the last paragraph?A. They are about to cooperate with the U.N_B. They are about to write an Initiative for the U.N_C. They will visit and help more people worldwide.D. They will make great profits from their product.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)While we can't control the COVID-19 0utbreak, we can control how we react to it while keeping ourselves safe as well. 36 .●Assess our personal risk for getting infectedWe can take steps to figure out our own personal risk for developing corona virus: whether there are confirmed cases in our community; whether we've been exposed to them, and whether we have immune or breathing problems. 37 .●Try to limit our news consumption38 . However, there is such a thing as too much news, and constantly reading news updates isn't going to help our anxiety levels. The more we expose ourselves to a scary topic over which we feel limited control, the more we will feel anxious.●39Coronavirus seems scary and it's OK to recognize that our anxiety is normal, while ignoring our stress will only make the anxiety worse. If someone asks us to stop feeling anxious, we can respond with, "Well, what are you doing to be prepared?" If they still insiston minimizing our fears, try to brush them off. Listen to our own voice and gain inner peace from it.●Follow the correct preventive methods to protect against the virusTry to avoid touching our eyes, nose, and mouth. 40 . Wash our hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Doing all of those things can help us feel more in control of the situation, which can help ease our anxiety.If, despite trying these tips, you still feel anxious or that your fears are disturbing yourdaily life, it's not a bad idea to talk to a mental health professional.A. Those steps give us a sense of control over our healthB. Realize that it's natural to be worried about the outbreakC. Of course, the anxiety about the outbreak is understandableD. Do medical cleaning frequently on touched objects and surfacesE. Here is what we can do to manage our anxiety during the outbreakF. This is because it's new, making it appear more unknown and uncertainG. It's true that we should know more information about the deadly disease第三部分:英语知识用c共两节,满分45分)第一节（共20小题;每小题 1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中,选出可以填入空Wheeling her red chair and scissors around the city, Katie gives out-of-luck strangers the41 of visibility.Last summer, Katie saw a man sitting with a 42 asking for help. She asked, "Hey! I'm driving around giving 43 haircuts. If I go and grab my chair, do youwant one?"The man was in his 60s. " 44 ," he said, "I have a funeral to go. I was really45 to get a haircut."She came back with her 46 red chair loaded into her car. The man, named Edward, 47 a seat. After Katie was done, Edward looked in a mirror. "I look 48 ！""It's more than a haircut. I want it to 49 value and respect." Katie knows that a haircut can 50 a life. As a teen, she 51 a disease that was so severe that her hair thinned seriously. Seeing this, her mother 52 for Katie's first haircut. "To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an 53 helped me feel cared about and less 54 ." she says.Katie wanted to help people 55 the same way. In 2009, she began her Red Chair Project, _ 56 _to people on the streets. Katie listens to people's stories of loss, addiction, and 57 _to get back on their feet. The attention 58 works.It all began with a belief in simple acts of 59 , such as a free haircut. "The way you show up in the world 60 _," says Katie. "You have no idea what people will do with the kindness that you give them."41. A. tool B. gift C. course D. challenge42. A. mask B. chair C. sign D. mirror43. A. perfect B. regular C. special D. free44. A. Naturally B. Luckily C. Actually D. Eventually45. A. exploring B. hoping C. begging D. moving46. A. usual B. formal C. smooth D. loose47. A. demanded B. kept C. reserved D. took48. A. good B. brave C. healthy D. satisfied49. A. prove B. show C. appreciate D. combine50. A. establish B. complete C. change D. reflect51. A. suffered from B. got through C. put up with D. adapted to52. A. charged B. applied C. sought D. arranged53. A. experiment B. illness C. operation D. emotion54. A. worthwhile B. serious C. alone D. innocent55. A. feel B. follow C. accomplish D. select56. A. coming over B. turning around C. reaching out D. looking up57. A. struggle B. escape C. relief D. performance58. A. extremely B. apparently C. merely D. hardly59. A.joy B. honesty C. pride D. kindness60. A. occurs B. continues C. remains D. matters第二节（共10小题;每小题 1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的形式。
2020届东莞市东城高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020届东莞市东城高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BI had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.4. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A. Delighted.B. Annoyed.C. Thrilled.D. Nervous.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.6. Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A. He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B. He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C. He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D. He was determined to win the prize money and praise.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A memorable hero in my lifeB. Never mind others’ judgmentsC. Losing is an indescribable feelingD. Stand up from where we tripped overCDepression（抑郁症）in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20% greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a new Swedish study.The link can be partly explained by poorer stress resilience（抗压能力）and lower physical fitness among teens with mental disorders.Theresearch included 238,013 men born between 1958 and 1962 who were given examinations in adolescence（青春期）and were then followed into middle age（up to the age of 58 years）. A total of 34,503 men were diagnosed（诊断）with a mental disorder.The study found thata mental disorder in young adulthond was linked to a higher risk of having heart attack by middle age. Compared to men without a mental illness in young adulthood，the risk of heart attack was 20%higher among men with a diagnosis.“We already knew that menwho were physically fit in adolescence seem less likely to keep fitness in later years if they have low stress resilience” said study author Dr. Bergh, “Our research has also shown that low stress resilience is also connected with a greater tendency towards bad behavior, such as higher risks of smoking, drinking and other drug use.”“Better fitness in adolescence is likely to help protect against later heart disease, particularly if people stay fit as they age. Physical activities may also reduce some of the bad effects of stress. Those in poor health could benefit from additional support to encourage exercise and develop plans to deal with stress,” said Bergh.8. How does the author develop paragraph 3?A. By giving examples.B. By listing figures.C. By making a comparison.D. By drawing a conclusion.9. What are men with low stress resilience likely to do?A. Smoke more.B. Eat more.C. Sleep less.D. Do less exercise.10. What will Bergh agree with according to the last paragraph?A. Physical activitiesadd to stress.B. Stress may cause heart disease.C. Taking exercise is unnecessary.D. Staying fit is of great importance.11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Entertainment.B. Health.C. Education.D. Fashion.DIn sportthe sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men.That at least is what people say.Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s time is always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first ‘Tartan’ in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!12. Women are called the weaker sex because _________.A. women do as much as menB. people think women are weaker than menC. sport is easier for men than for womenD. in sport the two sexes are always together13. Which of the following is true?A. Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B Women do not run or swim in races with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women.D. Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.14. The underlined part “That at least is what people say” means people _________.A. say other things, tooB. don’t say this muchC. say this but may not think soD. only think this15. In this passage the author implies that _________.A. womenare weaker than men, but fasterB. women are slower than men, but strongerC. men are not always stronger and faster than womenD. men are faster and stronger than women第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届广东东莞中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届广东东莞中学高三英语模拟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AExperts say that if food were a country, it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters. The reason is the rising demand for meat. Animal farming is responsible for 14.5 percent of global methane emissions. While cowsare the worst contributors, pigs, sheep, donkeys and other animals play a part as well.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged, water to be polluted and forests to get destroyed. With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 billion by 2050, things are only looking worse for our already decreasing natural resources. While going vegetarian would help, meat consumption is too deep-rooted in most Western diets to allow for such a sharp, permanent change. That is why experts are advocating substituting some of the beef, chicken, or pork with ordinary insects!Insects, which grow into adults within a matter of months, if not weeks, are ready for consumption much faster than domestic animals. They also require much less room, use less water and food, and produce far less greenhouse gas than animals.Of the 1.1 million insect species worldwide, scientists have identified 1,700 as eatable. Among them are ants, grasshoppers, grubs, and earthworms. Just like animals, each insect has a different taste. Tree worms taste just like pork, and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects might be a new concept for Western people, over 2 billion people worldwide consume insects as a regular part of their diet. Besides being delicious, insects are high in protein, have very few calories, and are free of the saturated fat found in animal meat. Insects can be prepared in many ways. Creative cooks can use them to cook protein-rich soup, make baked treats, and even fry a few with vegetables. So eat insects--- both your body and Mother Earth will thank you for it!1. Which of the following animals contribute the most to global methane emissions?A. Sheep.B. Donkeys.C. Cows.D. Pigs.2. How is the third paragraph developed?A. By making comparisons.B. By providing examples.C. By listing data.D. By asking questions.3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Few people eat insects regularly.B. Ordinary insects are high in fat.C. Insects contain various vitamins.D. Saturated fat is harmful to health.BA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.4. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,5. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.6. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.7. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.CJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were notconsidering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.9. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.11. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upDIt all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”“I'm not going to college.” I said.“Why not?” he asked.“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on mydoor and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.12. What do we know about the author?A. He often told lies.B. He quit school unwillingly.C. He had thought little of education before.D. He became a published author.13. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.14. What message does Carl want to convey?A. Reading makes a rich man.B. Reading is the journey of the soul.C. Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise book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4月广东省东莞市普通高中高三毕业班模拟自测英语试题及答案解析
绝密★启用前广东省东莞市普通高中2020届高三毕业班下学期4月模拟自测英语试题2020年4月本试卷共10页，满分120分。
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2020年东莞市第四高级中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析
2020年东莞市第四高级中学高三英语月考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBJoshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith," Nelson said. "I've always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top students annually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. "He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people," Curry said. "He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.4. What did Nelson's initial donation come from?A. His scholarship.B. His savings.C. His pocket money.D. His wages.5. What does the underlined phrase "having an open hand" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Ambitious.B. Courageous.C. Generous.D. Cautious.6. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea?A. Shocked.B. Confused.C. Excited.D. Delighted.7. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A. It never supports high school students.B. It was set up more than ten years ago.C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D. It is going very smoothly.CEarthquakes are a natural disaster—except when they're man-made. The oil and gas industry has forcefully used the technique known as hydraulic fracturing (水力压裂法) to destroy sub-surface rock and liberate the oil and gas hiding there. But the process results in large amounts of chemical-filled waste water. Horizontal drilling (水平钻孔) for oil can also produce large amount of natural, unwanted salt water. The industry deals with this waste water by pumping it into deep wells.On Monday, the US Geological Survey published for the first time an earthquake disaster map covering both natural and “induced” quakes. The map and a report show that parts of the central United States now face a ground-shaking disaster equal to the famously unstable terrain (不稳定地形) of California.Some 7 million people live in places easily attacked by these man-made quakes, the USGS said The list of places at highest risk of man-made earthquakes includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio and Alabama. Most of these earthquakes are ly small, in the range of magnitude (震级) 3, but some have been more powerful, including a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in 2011 in Oklahoma that was connected towaste water filling.Scientists said they do not know ifthere is an upper limit on the magnitude of man-made earthquakes; this is an area of active research Oklahoma has had prehistoric earthquakes as powerful as magnitude 7.It's not immediately clear whether this new research will change industry practices, or even whether it will surprise anyone in the areas of newly supposed danger. In Oklahoma, for example, the natural rate of earthquakes is only one or two a year, but there have been hundreds since hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with the waste water filling, became common in the last ten years.8. What kind of human activities can cause earthquakes?A. The man-made produced waste water in the factories.B. The process of digging deep wells in those poor areas.C. The advanced techniques used to deal with waste water.D. The oil or gas industry's work connected with the earth.9. What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Man-made.B. Reduced.C. Newly-built.D. Controlled.10. How much magnitude can man-made earthquakes reach?A. It's been said as small as magnitude 3.B. It has been said as high as magnitude 7.C. It's being studied without a final conclusion.D. It has risen by an average of magnitude 5. 6.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Natural Earthquakes in America Are Disappearing NowB. 7 Million Americans at Risk of Man-Made EarthquakesC. Time for Oil and Gas Industry Change Their Working PracticeD. More Often Earthquakes as Powerful as Magnitude 7 in AmericaDWhy doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of twotectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not the problem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”12. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?A. Its overpopulation.B. Its weak government.C. Its geographical location.D. Its weak architecture system.13. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?A Lacking political will to provide aid.B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.14. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?A Supportive. B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Interested.15. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?A. Fund and will.B. Skilled architects.C. Urban designers.D. Technology and money.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟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A4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the USColorado: Holiday Twin Drive--InAddress: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAPhone: +1 970-221-1244The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--InAddress: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USAPhone: +1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USAPhone: +1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.California: Mission Tiki Drive -InAddress: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USAPhone: +1 909-628-0511Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hound’s Drive- In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets online.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs tochange if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.4. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.5. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.6. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.7. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.CA team of engineers atHarvardUniversity in trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks."The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own’ said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings hasa number of interdependencies (相互依赖）on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it d connected to,” said Wood.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites，in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. "Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around，” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications.“You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animal，but using these robots instead” he said. "So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”8. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?A. It's automatic.B.It's very small.C. It's controllable.D. It's quite powerful.9. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can____ .A. act as a spy planeB. help do farm workC.fly at a very high speedD. answer many scientific questions10. What is Wood's idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?A. It is highly questionable.B. It has wide practical applications.C. It gives scientists interest in flying machines.D. It points to a new direction in studying biology.11. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvand's Study in the Field of Insects.B. A Breakthrough in Engineering ScienceC. An Interesting Invention一Robotic FlyD. Robotic Fly一a Copy of Real Life InsectDOur house was across the street from a big hospital so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients (门诊病人). One evening, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.His face looked terrible — it was swollen and red. Yet his voice was pleasant. He told me that he came for treatment and that he’d been hunting for a spare room since noon, but no one would give him one. “I guess it’s my face...”For a moment, I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I will sleep in this rocking chair on the porch. My bus leaves early in the morning.”The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughter’s five children and her disabled husband.He didn’t complain while telling me his story. He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease, which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.The next morning, he said, “Can I come back and stay next time I need treatment?” I told him he was welcome to come again.On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some large oysters (牡蛎). In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these.My neighbour warned me that I could lose potential renters after the old man left.Maybe we did lose renters once or twice. But if they had known him, perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear. I know our family will always be grateful to have known him. From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.12. Why did the author let the old man stay after hesitation?A. The old man looks terrible and frightening.B. The old man is pitifully undemanding.C. The old man could’t rent room from others.D. The old man talked happily with the author.13. Which of the following shows the old man had a big heart?A.He had a large family to raise.B. He could sleep in a rocking chair.C. He did’t care about his disease.D. He wanted to come back and stay the next time.14. What can we learn about the author from the last two paragraphs?A. He was grateful for the neighbour’s warning.B. He and his neighbor are good friends.C. He truly appreciated the old man.D. He lost potential renters happily.15. What can be a suitable title for the text ?A. Kindness makes the world beautiful.B. Happiness is around thecorner.C. No pains, No gains.D. Live positively.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年东莞高级中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案
2020年东莞高级中学高三英语第四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AProvincetown, Cape Cod RestaurantsAfter a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away. Fanizzi’s RestaurantRight next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964Napi’s RestaurantNapi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274Mews RestaurantEnjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500The Red InnA favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.15 Commercial Street 508-487-73341.Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?A.Fanizzi’s Restaurant.B.Napi’s Restaurant.C.Mews Restaurant.D.The Red Inn.2.What is special about The Red Inn?A.It exhibits the good local art.B.It is the finest local restaurant.C.It offers the best local seafood.D.It serves brunch all year round.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Accommodation.B.Life styles.C.Sightseeing.D.Dining.BIf you ever get the impression that your dog can "tell" whether you look delighted or annoyed, you may be onto something. Dogs may indeed be able to distinguish between happy and angry human faces, according to a new studyResearchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images(图像)of the same person making either a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only the upper half or the lower half of the person's face. The researchers then tested the dogs' ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing them the other half of the person's face on images totally different from the ones used in training. The researchers found that the dogs were able to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one would expect by random chance.The study showed the animals had figured out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training to new faces in the testing stage. "We can rule out that the dogs simply distinguish between the pictures based on a simple cue, such as the sight of teeth," said study author Corsin Muller. "Instead, our results suggest that the successful dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes, and the same rule applies to an angry mouth having the same meaning as angry eyes.""With our study, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions," Muller toldLive Science.At this point, it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize different facial expressions in humans. "To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn to distinguish between them." Muller said.4. The new study focused on whether dogs can_________.A. distinguish shapesB. make sense of human facesC. feel happy or angryD. communicate with each other5. What can we learn about the study from paragraph 2?A. Researchers tested the dogs in random order.B. Diverse methods were adopted during training.C. Pictures used in the two stages were differentD. The dogs were photographed before the lest.6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. A suggestion for future studies.B. A possible reason for the study findings.C. A major limitation of the studyD. An explanation of the research method.7. In which section is the text most likely to be found in a newspaper ?A. EntertainmentB. EconomyC. ScienceD. NatureCWhy can friendships be hard? Because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be. Sometimes, people end up getting hurt.Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need. They care about their own needs much more, which makes it hard for friendships to work. However, being selfish is part of human nature. A person is put together in order to take care of himself and his own needs, not necessarily those needs of other people. Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with, it is something that everyone should guard against.The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friend the same way as you'd like to be treated. This is wonderful advice for a friendship, because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friend everything you would want to be given in a friendship. Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend, it is easy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she is in your shoes.Even if you're always thinking about how you'd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are issues that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these issues so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships. Issues like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends, or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind areissues that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships. It is important to know how to deal with these issues so that you can keep your friends and make new ones. No one wants to have a broken friendship.8. Why may problems with friendships appear?A. One is selfish.B. One is alone.C. One is too anxious.D. One is too busy.9. What's the first and most important thing to be other people's friend?A. Not to hurt your friends' feelings.B. To give your friends whatever you have.C. To treat your friends as fairly as possible.D. Not to think of your own needs any more.10. What is the text mainly about?A. The Meaning of FriendshipsB. The Importance of FriendshipsC. The Advantages of FriendshipsD. The Problems with Friendships11. What may follow the last paragraph of the text?A. How to make many friends.B. How to keep friends happy.C. How to treat friends correctly.D. How to solve friendship issues.DThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamersby commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届广东东莞中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案
2020届广东东莞中学高三英语第四次联考试题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AI once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?A. It stopped growing and died.B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.C. It looked almost the same as the other one.D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Life Means GrowthB. Things Grow with LoveC. Equality Makes a DifferenceD. Positive Thoughts Really CountBMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recycling program, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.4. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.5. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.6. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.7. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic WasteCIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.8. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.9. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.10. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsDIt’s a little before8 a.m. when Mathias Schergen pushes open the side door at Chicago’s Jenner Elementary Academy for the Arts. He walks down the hall toward the office to sign in. It’s the same routine he’s had as Jenner’s art teacher for nearly a quarter century. “It’s going to be a good day,” a colleague calls out. “It’s a good day.” They hug. It seems like a typical Friday. Except it’s not. After 23 years at Jenner Elementary, Schergen is retiring. Even on his last day, there are still art projects to finish.Schergen leaves behind a richlegacyat this school. He’s won grants (拨款) for art projects. He turned an empty classroom into a museum. He’s pushed his students to make art about their lives. And he was awarded a Golden Apple — the most honorable teaching award in Chicago. But it wasn’t always easy. For years, Schergen taught in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. “When I first got my room, I noticed there were bullet holes in the window. That made me nervous,” he says. So he stuffed Beanie Babies in the holes to make it “look kind of funny”. “I didn’t even tell my wife for a whole year,” he says. “I didn’t want her to know.”With one hour to go, Schergen piles the chairs and sweeps the floor. He cleans out the sink for the last time. Fifth-grader Deontae Barnes, one of his best helpers, has watched him say goodbye all day. He wanders in the doorway. “Ah, come here, son,” Schergen says, signaling him over. He bends down for a hug. “Thank you formaking these last days special and being a help to me.”When Deontae leaves, a reporter asks Schergen: When your kids ask why you’re retiring, what do you tell them? “I just tell them that grown people have dreams too,” he says. “I have other things in my life I have to do. It’s time. It’s just time.”12. Why is it a special Friday for Schergen?A. He was retiring on that day.B. He won an honor for his school.C. He was interviewed by a reporter.D. He received a Golden Apple award.13. What does the underlined word “legacy” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Art projects.B. Great achievements.C. Respect from students.D. Change in teaching.14. What made Schergen nervous when he first got to the school?A. Safety concerns in the school.B. The poorly-equipped classroom.C. Being misunderstood by his family.D. Students’ poor academic performance.15. What is the best title for the text?A.A Typical Day for an Art TeacherB. Time for Art ProjectsC. A Teacher’s Final Day at SchoolD. The Last Art Class第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届广东省东莞市高考英语一模试卷含答案
高考英语全真模拟卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AIt's almost camp season! Summer is wonderful．Summer at one of the following awesome camps？Even more wonderful．Tahosa High Adventure BaseLocation：Ward，ColoradoPeople puzzle：Tahosa's ropes courses are some of the nation's best．Use your hands，feet and brains to take up high-flying challenges and overcome your fears．Fly fishing at 9，000 feet？Yes．Fishing licenses or experience needed？No，sir!Choose your adventure：Go all-inclusive，where the staff prepares meals and runs the program，or take control and plan your perfect week．The choice is yours．Camp RaymondLocation：Parks，ArizonaDon't look down：When looking up at the stars，light pollution is your enemy．But Camp Raymond's location and elevation （海拔）of 6，700 feet offer perfect conditions for seeing otherwise invisible stars．That's cool：Don't forget your camera and a jacket．During the day，you could spot bears and deer．At night，temperatures can fall sharply．Hot cocoa at summer camp？Cool．Pamlico Sea BaseLocation：Blounts Creek，North Carolina．Go coastal：Explore the Carolina coast by boat．You choose the route，and Pamlico provides the equipment．Keep an eye out for wild horses，lighthouses and boatloads of fish．Set sail：Even if you don't know the difference between starboard and star-lord，Pamlico's sailing journey will make you a first-rate sailor in no time．You'll even practice finding your way using the stars．Base CampLocation：St．Paul，MinnesotaBig upgrade：What happens when you change a 1907 cavalry drill hall （骑兵训练场）into an adventure destination in the heart of the city？You get Base Camp for overnight lock-ins，weekend retreats （隐居处）and summer camp．Inside out：Most of Base Camp is indoors，meaning the activities like climbing walls can be undertaken on winter's coldest days．1.What do we know about Tahosa High Adventure Base？______A. It requires fishing licensesB. It offers lesons on flying a planeC. It's a camp that is intended for brave kidsD. It is a camp where you can set your own pace2.What can be learned in Pamlico Sea Base？______A. How to tell starboard from star-lordB. How to choose camping equipmentC. How to use the stars for directionsD. How to make a boat on your own3.In which camp can kids climb walls inside on winter days？______A. Base CampB. Camp RaymondC. Pamlico Sea BaseD. Tahosa High Adventure Base．BI was selfish as a teenager．I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs．I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college．I let my Mom and Dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books，played，and lost myself in my own imagination．This didn't change even when I went to college either．I studied hard but only to make my own life better．Even when I started to explore my faith and spirituality，it was only to increase my own happiness．I married after graduation and decided to start a family．Of course，I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul．Soon I found myself unemployed，deeply in debt，and with a new baby on the way．I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people．In fact，all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me．Still，I didn't give up on happiness．I knew that there must be a way to find it．I finally realized，however，that it had to include more than just my own needs，wants，and desires．The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born．I got a bottle and held him in my arms．As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big，innocent，trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing，expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth：it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．Carolyn Arends wrote："The more people you let into your heart，the bigger your heart gets．The more love you get，the more love you have to give．It just keeps growing．" So，keep loving，keep living and keep caring．Keep growing your heart today，tomorrow，and always．4.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph？______A. He often helped his brother with housework．B. He studied hard for his family．C. He put his own needs above others．D. He was concerned about his family．5.What did the author realize after he suffered in life？______A. Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of life．B. Life is cruel to spoiled people．C. Spoiled people are never happy in life．D. Selfishness is helpful．6.What can be inferred from the passage？______A. The author loved kids．B. The author often fed his baby．C. The author realized the importance of happiness．D. When caring for his baby，the author got inspired．7.Which can be the best title of the passage？______A. Loving Others ，a Way to HappinessB. The Elder One Grows，the More He Gets．C. Help Others ，Help OneselfD. Keep Growing to Live a Happy LifeCPersuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with you．According to the ancient Greeks，there are three basic tools of persuasion：ethos，pathos，and logos．Ethos is a speakers way of convincing the audience that she is trustworthy，honest and reliable．One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field．After all，you're more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman．A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that she is a good person．If an audience cannot trust you，you will not be able to persuade them．Pathos is a speaker's way of connecting with an audience's emotions．For example，a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war．These words are intended to fill the audience with fear，thus making them support him．Similarly，an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats，to make the viewers feel pity．If the audience feels bad for the animals，they will be more likely to donate money．Logos is the use of facts，statistics，or other evidence to support your argument．An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims．Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying "believe me"．Although ethos，pathos，and logos all have their strengths，they are often most effective when used together．Indeed，most speakers use a combination of ethos，pathos，and logos to persuade their audiences．So，the next time you listen to a speech，watch a commercial，or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money，be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion．8.Why does the author say persuasion is an art？______A. They both entertain the audience．B. They both require great skills to achieve．C. They both demand full attention from the audience．D. They were both common topics of ancient Greek writers．9.How is a speaker able to show her ethos to the audience？______A. By expressing her sympathy with the audience．B. By telling the audience about her personal preference．C. By using beautiful language to make her statements attractive．D. By showing her knowledge and experience relating to the topic．10.What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion？______A. Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion．B. Each aspect has a different effect on the audience．C. Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable．D. Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience．11.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that "scientific tests show that ourpowder kills 95% of all bacteria" is mainly using ______ ．A. ethosB. pathosC. logosD. a combination of all threeDA new technology is going to ripe，one that could transform our daily lives，help to form new industries，even remove world economic powers from their present positions．Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world，the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe-and Asians are in the forefront．Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago-superconductivity （超导体技术）．Used today only in specialized equipment，super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home，making them smaller，more powerful and efficient．They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel （柴油）vehicles with electric cars，and cut the cost of electricity．The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot-they do away with all electrical resistance．The significances for energy storage are great．The technology is in its early stage，still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money．For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures．It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes，who cooled mercury （水银）to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium （氦）．Then in January last year，two IBM scientists，K．Alex Muller and J．George Bednorz，found a metal oxide ceramic （氧化陶瓷）that superconducted at -243℃．Their report went largely unnoticed until last December，when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston．Today Japan，India，China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs，acting as midwives （助产士）to a new technology．12.As is indicated in the passage，the technology of superconductivity ______ ．A. has already been developedB. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipmentD. will be used in daily lives in a few years13.The new technology differs from the others in that ______ ．A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich14.From the passage，we may conclude that ______ ．A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technologyB. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75yearsC. IBM scientists' report receive immediate attention all over the worldD. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians15.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？______A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity：A New TechnologyC. A New Technology：The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology：A Joint Effort of Many Countries二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Tip l：(1)Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success．Write down your goals for the next year or more (2) But by writing them down，you will already be in a better position to achieve them．Tip 2：Find your passion quickly but cheaply．(3) Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love，such as a free concert，a free class or just a cheap movie；meanwhile，try not to spend too much money in the process．Tip 3：Be a master at social media．Becoming an expert at social media may be the most important thing to better your entrepreneurial dreams．Using social media，you'll reach a global audience．By growing and managing your online presence，you will enlarge the influence of your brand．(4) ．Such additions to your daily life are lifestyle changes that will improve your chances of success．They may seem insignificant now，but when you're success．you'll appreciate the role they played．(5) Looking back，you'll be proud of your smart choices．A．Create manageable goals．B．Write down short-term goals．C．And success is likely to follow．D．Social media is essential to entrepreneurship．E．It is important to learn what gets you excited．F．It may take some time to tick off all the points on your list．G．You'll be glad you took the time to win the game properly．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）I truly feel that my mother led me here，to Morzaine，and to my future as happy wife and business woman．When Mum (21)in October 2007，I was a cook．In December that year，while I was working for a wedding，a pearl necklace Mum had left me(22)．I was distraught （忧心如焚的）．Some days later，I was(23) that a guy who was working with us that day could probably have made a fortune(24) the necklace he found．(25)，he returned it．Hearing how I'd (26)Mum for six months before her death，he said，"Christmas is going to be (27) -why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks？"I come to Morzaine，a small，friendly village in the Alps and(28) fell in love with it．What was(29) to be a stopgap （权宜之计）trip (30) a new life．I kept travelling between London and here and felt(31)than I had in months．In December 2008，I was(32) as a hotel manager and moved here full time．A month later，I met Paul，who was traveling here．We fell in love．In the beginning，I didn't want to discuss marriage，because the sadness of losing Mum still felt(33)．Paul understood that and neve(34)me．But，by summer，we got married．A year later，we used his savings，and the money from the sale of Mom's house，to build our own(35)．We want to give our guests a(36) feel，so each room is themed（以……为题）around memories from our lives．There are also styles to remind me of Mom - a tiny chair which(37) be in her bedroom is set in one room．We are having a wonderful life and Mum (38) naturally part of it，(39) there's no way we would be here if it wasn't for the(40) she gave me．I know she's here in spirit，keeping an eye on us．21. A. died B. came C. returned D. visited22. A. burned B. disappeared C. broke D. dropped23. A. shown B. comforted C. persuaded D. told24. A. hiding B. stealing C. selling D. wearing25. A. Hopefully B. Naturally C. Accidentally D. Fortunately26. A. nursed B. cured C. missed D. guarded27. A. long B. hard C. merry D. free28. A. suddenly B. finally C. nearly D. immediately29. A. said B. proved C. supposed D. judged30. A. turned out B. turned into C. turned down D. turned on31. A. smarter B. higher C. firmer D. lighter32. A. honored B. hired C. regarded D. trained33. A. upset B. painful C. great D. good34. A. left B. pushed C. surprised D. interrupted35. A. hotel B. restaurant C. home D. shop36. A. homely B. lively C. motherly D. friendly37. A. ought to B. used to C. might D. could38. A. takes B. keeps C. looks D. feels39. A. unless B. while C. because D. though40. A. money B. chair C. house D. necklace四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Xuan paper，known as one of the Four Treasures of Study，first came into (1) （exist）in Xuan Prefecture in the Tang dynasty．The traditional skill of making the paper (2) hand has been passed down through generations．The process takes as many as 108 steps，all of (3) require a level of delicacy．Take papermaking master Zhou Donghong，for example．He uses a fine screen to filter （过滤）a mixture of water and fibers．He lifts it up，and it's a sheet of paper．It takes him and his partner only 15seconds (4) （form）and shape it，but they've devoted (5) （they）to perfecting the skills for decades．"There are a lot of tricks to filtering the fibers，and timing is (6) （difficult）part of all．We have only one chance to filter the right amount of fibers，and only the proper weight guarantees the paper is neither too thin nor too thick，and the margin （差额）for error is (7) （extreme）small，" said Zhou．With just the right degree of thickness，top quality Xuan paper holds ink and water tightly．The skill of papermaking，(8) （recognize）as a national treasure，has also proven to be an international one．We felt (9) great sense of pride as it was listed as a world intangible culture heritage （非物质文化遗产）by UNESCO in 2009．Since then，in Jingxian County，Xuan papermaking (10) （teach）in schools．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Michael对中国文化很感兴趣．他听说中国人很重视家风传承，在给你的电子邮件中提出想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响．请你给他回复一封信．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．参考词汇：家风 family spiritDear Michael，---------- Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】C 【小题3】A【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据Tahosa High Adventure Base 中Choose your adventure：Go all-inclusive，where the staff prepares meals and runs the program，or take control and plan your perfect week．The choice is yours．可知，Tahosa High Adventure Base是一个你可以设定自己节奏的营地．故选D．2．C．细节理解题．根据Pamlico Sea Base中Set sail：Even if you don't know the difference between starboard and star-lord，Pamlico's sailing journey will make you a first-rate sailor in no time．You'll even practice finding your way using the stars．可知，在Pamlico Sea Base 你能学到如何使用星星来指引方向．故选C．3．A．细节理解题．根据Base Camp中Inside out：Most of Base Camp is indoors，meaning the activities like climbing walls can be undertaken on winter's coldest days．可知，在冬天，孩子们可以在Base Camp营地里爬墙．故选A．本文是一则广告．文章介绍了四个精彩的•夏令营活动．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】D 【小题4】A【解析】CBDA1．C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段诸多细节如："let my older brother do most of the work"，"let my Mom and Dad worry about our bills and problems"，"This didn't change even when I went to college either"，" I studied hard but only to make my own life better"，"it was only to increase my own happiness"可知，作者在青少年时期，较为自私，行为处事时，总是只考虑自己，几乎不为家人考虑．故选C．2．B．细节理解题．根据文章第二段"Soon I found myself unemployed，deeply in debt，and with a new baby on the way．I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people．"可知：作者在经历了人生的失意后，终于感受生活对于自私者是残忍的．故选B．3．D．推理判断题．根据文章第三段"As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big，innocent，trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing，expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth：it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．"可知：作者在照料孩子的过程中，通过自悟，了解到通往幸福的途径是心中充满爱．故选D．4．A．主旨大意题．本文主要讲述作者自己的经历：由一个自私的人成长为一个心中对他人有爱的人，明白"爱他人即幸福"的道理．故选A．本文是一篇记叙文．文章主要讲述作者自己的经历：由一个自私的人成长为一个心中对他人有爱的人，明白"爱他人即幸福"的道理．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】C【解析】答案：1-4BDBC1．B 主旨大意题．文章首先说劝服是一种让别人相信认同你的艺术，然后具体介绍了古希腊提出三种基本工具的用法和对观众产生的影响，强调的是劝服的技巧性，所以说劝服是一门艺术．B项意为"它们都要求很高的技巧性"，符合题意．故选B．2．D 细节理解题．根据第二段第二句One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field 可知，演讲者可以通过解释她在该领域的经验或者教育程度来展现她的气质．故选D．3．B 细节理解题．文章介绍了persuasion 的三个基本工具也就是ethos，pathos 和logos，并分别说明了每个工具的作用以及具体的使用方法．B项意为"每个方面都能对观众产生不同的影响"，符合题意．A项，"Ethos 是说服最重要的一个方面"．文中仅仅介绍了三个方面的不同作用，并没提及哪个更为重要，A项错误．C项，"坦诚是使你的观点增强可信度的关键"．文中提到persuasion 的三个工具均能提高观点的可信度，并没有提及坦诚，C项错误．D项，"政治领导最常使用pathos 来劝服他们的观众"．根据最后一段第二句Indeed，most speakers use a combination of ethos，pathos，and logos to persuade their audiences 可知，虽然每种工具的作用不同，但是演讲者通常混合使用这三种，而非仅仅使用pathos，D项错误．故选B．4．C 推理判断题．根据第四段第一句Logos is the use of facts，statistics，or other evidence to support your argument 可知，logos 通过使用事实、数据以及其他证据来支持你的观点，而题目中提到的通过科学实验来表明洗衣粉的杀菌能力达到95%，使用的是logos 这种工具．故选C．文章首先说劝服是一种让别人相信认同你的艺术，然后具体介绍了古希腊提出三种基本工具的用法和对观众产生的影响，强调的是劝服的技巧性．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】B【解析】1．B．推理判断题．根据第三段第一句The technology is in its early stage，still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money．可知，正如文章中所指出的那样，超导技术仍在开发中．故选B．2．C．推理判断题．根据第一段中Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world，the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the glob可知，这项新技术与其他技术的不同之处在于它正在世界各地的研究实验室中进行培养．故选C．3．A．推理判断题．根据第一段最后一句Asians are in the forefront．Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two yearsago-superconductivity （超导体技术）．可知，从这篇文章中，我们可以得出结论，亚洲科学家在新技术的发展中获得了领先地位．故选A．4．B．主旨大意题．根据第一段A new technology is going to ripe，one that could transform our daily lives，help to form new industries，even remove world economic powers from theirpresent positions．---superconductivity （超导体技术）．可知，本文讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity，并对该技术进行了介绍和说明．故选B．本文是一篇说明文．文章讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity，并对该技术进行了介绍和说明．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．16.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】F 【小题3】E 【小题4】C 【小题5】G【解析】AFECG1．A．推理判断题．根据后文Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success可知创造长期目标，是成功的关键，所以说，要创造可管理的目标；故选A．2．F．推理判断题．根据后文But by writing them down，you will already be in a better position to achieve them可知，写下你的目标，完成目标之后，你可能需要一些时间来勾掉清单上所有的要点；故选F．3．E．推理判断题．根据后文Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love （参与一些活动，来寻找发现自己的喜好），such as a free concert，a free class or just a cheap movie可知，学习让你兴奋的东西是很重要的；故选E．4．C．推理判断题．根据前文Using social media，you'll reach a global audience．By growing and managing your online presence，you will enlarge the influence of your brand可知，学会运用新媒体，运用互联网，让自己跟上时代，成功可能会来到；故选C．5．G．推理判断题．根据前文They may seem insignificant now，but when you're success．you'll appreciate the role they played可知，当你成功之后，你会很高兴你花时间去赢得比赛；故选G．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了创业中可以做的一些事，它是一个快乐和艰辛漫长的游戏．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．21.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】D 【小题4】C 【小题5】D【小题6】A 【小题7】B 【小题8】D 【小题9】C 【小题10】B 【小题11】D 【小题12】B 【小题13】C 【小题14】B 【小题15】A 【小题16】A 【小题17】B 【小题18】D 【小题19】C 【小题20】D【解析】1-20 ABDCD ABDCB DBCBA ABDCD1．A．考查动词．A．died 死；B．came来；C．returned归还；D．visited参观．根据下文的before her death，她妈妈死前，可知她母亲去世，从这里可推断出：此处说母亲去世时我是一名厨师．故选A．2．B．考查动词．A．burned燃烧；B．disappeared消失；C．broke弄坏；D．dropped 使落下．根据下一句I was distraught（忧心如焚的）我忧心如焚；下文的he returned it 他归还了它，可知项链丢了，不见了．故选B．3．D．考查动词．A．shown展示；B．comforted使舒适；C．persuaded劝服；D．told 告诉．句意：我被告诉，即别人告诉我，那天和我们一起工作的一个人，如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了．可知选D．4．C．考查动词．A．hiding躲藏；B．stealing偷；C．selling卖；D．wearing穿戴．句意：如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了．故选C．5．D．考查副词．hopefully有希望地，naturally自然地，accidentally偶然地，fortunately 幸运地，对我来说，他能把项链还回来，当然是很幸运的了．故选D．6．A．考查动词．A．nursed护理，照顾；B．cured治愈；C．missed错过，想念；D．guarded放哨．句意：在母亲去世前，我照顾了她六个月．故选A．7．B．考查形容词．A．long长的；B．hard艰苦的；C．merry 愉快的，快活的；D．free 自由的．句意：因为母亲刚刚去世，圣诞节对于我来说是个很难的时期．故选B．8．D．考查副词．A．suddenly突然地；B．finally最后；C．nearly几乎，差不多；D．immediately立刻，马上．句意：我到了阿尔卑斯的一个小村庄，就立即喜欢上了它．故选D．9．C．考查动词．A．said 说；B．proved证明是，结果是；C．supposed 假定；猜想，推测；D．judged判断．句意：本应该作为权宜之计的旅游，却成了我新生活的开始．be supposed to do本应该，故选C．10．B．考查短语．turned out结果是，turned into变成，turned down拒绝，turned on打开，本应该作为权宜之计的旅游，却成了我新生活的开始，故选B．11．D．考查形容词．A．smarter聪明的；敏捷的；漂亮的；B．higher高的；C．firmer 坚固的，坚牢的；D．lighter轻的；明亮的．句意：往返的旅游让我的心情放松了．故选D．12．B．考查动词．A．honored尊敬；敬意；荣誉；B．hired雇用；C．regarded认为；D．trained培训．句意：我被顾成了一家旅馆的经理．故选B．13．C．考查形容词．upset难过的，painful痛苦的，great伟大的，good好的，此处指失去母亲的悲伤还很强烈．故选C．14．B．考查动词．A．left 离开；B．pushed推动；C．surprised吃惊；D．interrupted 打断．句意：保罗非常理解我，从来也没有迫使我．从这里可知选B．15．A．考查名词．A．hotel 宾馆；B．restaurant餐厅；C．home家；D．shop商店．句意：用保留的积蓄和买母亲房子的钱，我们开了自己的旅馆．由下文让顾客有宾至如归的感觉，应该是开了旅馆．故选A．16．A．考查形容词．A．homely家常的；平凡的；B．lively充满活力的；C．motherly 母亲般的； D．friendly友好的．句意：给顾客一种家的感觉．故选A．17．B．考查情态动词．A．ought to应该；B．used to过去经常习惯做某事；C．might 可能；D．could能，会．句意：过去放在母亲房间里的一把椅子．故选B．18．D．考查动词．A．takes拿走，带走；B．keeps保持；C．looks看；D．feels 感觉．句意：很自然地，母亲是我们新生活的一部分．因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链．故选D．19．C．考查状语从句．A．unless 除非；B．while在---期间；C．because因为；D．though 尽管．句意：母亲是我们新生活的一部分．因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链．故选C．20．D．考查名词．A．money钱；B．chair椅子；C．house房子；D．necklace项链．句意：如果不是母亲的项链，我们就不会在这里．故选D．作者在母亲去世后一直很痛苦，又不小心弄丢了母亲留给她的项链，幸运的是有人捡到并且还给了她，并且在得知作者伤心劳顿，疲惫不堪之后建议作者到阿尔卑斯去旅游．在那里，作者爱上了那里的景色，后来遇到相爱之人，结婚，开旅馆．作者把这一切都归功于母亲，因为所有这一切都源于母亲的项链．文章深深地表达了作者对母亲的怀念．在做完形填空时，首先需要快速的浏览全文，把握文章的主旨大意；其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方，通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案；最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要；做此类题时，要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配，在平时多积累一些固定搭配．41.【答案】【小题1】existence 【小题2】by 【小题3】which【小题4】toform【小题5】themselves【小题6】the most difficult 【小题7】extremely【小题8】recognized【小题9】a【小题10】hasbeen taught【解析】1．existence．考查名词及固定短语．come into existence是固定短语，意为"开始产生，开始存在"．2．by．考查介词及固定搭配．by hand 意为"用手，手工"，因此填by．3．which．考查定语从句引导词．通过分析可知这里是一个定语从句，先行词是step，且从句中缺少主语，all of which作主语，因此这里填which．4．to form．考查不定式．此处是固定句型It takes sb．some time to do sth．意为"做某事花费某人多少时间"，句中的It是形式主语，因此要用不定式短语to form做真正的主语．5．themselves．考查反身代词及固定结构．devote oneself to意为"献身于…"．6．the most difficult．根据of all可知此处是形容词最高级，因此填the most difficult．7．extremely．考查副词．此处用副词形式extremely修饰形容词small．8．recognized．考查非谓语动词．通过分析可知这里用过去分词短语作定语修饰The skill of papermaking．9．a．考查冠词．结合语境可知这里表达的意思是"2009年联合国教科文组织将其列为世界非物质文化遗产，我们感到非常自豪．"，因此用不定冠词a表示"一种"．10．has been taught．考查时态语态．根据since then可知要用现在完成时，另外Xuan papermaking和所给动词teach之间是被动关系，因此这里用现在完成时的被动语态．本文介绍了宣纸的发明经过．2009年联合国教科文组织将其列为世界非物质文化遗产，我们感到非常自豪．考查语法填空．这一题型要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词．要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充．考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容．答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境．42.【答案】Dear Peter，How is everything going？I'm glad to know that you are interested in Chinese culture and that you want to know something about my family spirits．（写信目的）Actually，many good family spirits have been passed down from generation to generation in my family．My grandparents and parents always lay emphasis on the importance of honesty，bravery，perseverance and diligence and most importantly，they have set good examples to me．My family spirits have a profound influence on me，and thus I always follow what they have taught me．（高分句型一）For example，be friendly to others and offer a helping hand when others are in need．Besides，I am all the time positive and never stop chasing my goal whenever I run into difficulties．（高分句型二）Thanks to these good family spirits，both my life and study run smooth．（你家的家风以及家风对你的影响）I hope you will be satisfied with my introduction．By the way，I sincerely invite you to come to China and stay in my home for some time to experience more Chinese culture by yourself．You are warmly welcome．（希望）。
2020年东莞市东城高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年东莞市东城高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOne day when I was 5, my mother blamed me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. When angrily opening the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have blamed my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. However, my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would constantly make me think about my mistake. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing (嗡嗡) in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. Iwould wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhapscould not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.1. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. gave him a spankingB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. blamed him for what he had done2. The experience may cause the author _______.A. not to go against his parents’ willB. to have a better control of himselfC. not to make mistakes in the futureD. to hide his anger away from others3. What is the main idea of this text?A. Parents is the best way to solve problems.B. Parents are the best teachers of their children.C. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.BWhen almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a thirdconcedethat it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor （因素）— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?4. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.5. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.6. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.7. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. Itwill fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.CAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.8. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets9. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking10. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingDWhen a United Kingdomsupermarket chain promised to move its farms to Net Zero by 2030, it made it clear that the effort would require working on many different fronts. From energy consumption and land - use change to methane emissions (甲烷排放), cattle farming comes with environmental challenges. So even if recent studies suggesting it's possible to cut methane emissions 80% do turn out to be accurate, there's still a very long way to go for most cattle farming to get anywhere close to truly net zero.Organic Valley, when producing milk, might be closer to that goal. It made headlines in 2019 by going 100% renewable (可再生的). Now the company is expanding on that tradition by starting a major loan initiative (贷款计划) to help its farm suppliers adopt renewable energy too.Created with Clean Energy Credit Union, the $ 1 million loan fund will deliver loans at below - marketrates. Specifically, the money will be made available to Organic Valley's 1, 700 farmer members, and can be used for a variety of projects.“We are focused on a whole systems approach to renewable energy, and I'm excited to launch this energy loan fund. From the farm to the shelf, I see renewable energy playing a bigger role in organic food,” said Bob Kirchoff, Organic Valley CEO.“Organic Valley is already helping to protect the environment through organic farming practices, and now they re going one step further by supporting the introduction of renewable energy projects for their farmer members,” said Blake Jones, volunteer board chair of Clean Energy Credit Union. “In addition to the environmental benefits, we re eager to help family farmers throughout the world to lower their energy costs.”The world is not short of examples of farmers innovating in the field of renewable energy. What's encouraging about Organic Valley's announcement is the idea of a national brand putting its marketing and financing weight behind such efforts and, hopefully, creating consumer demand that pushes the rest of the industry in this direction too.12. What does paragraph 1 indicate about going net zero for cattle farming?A It is not easy to achieve B. It is common in the UKC. It is an impractical goalD. It meets no challenges13. What is Organic Valley's tradition according to the text?A. Helping farm suppliersB. Using renewable energyC. Having a loan initiativeD. Making headlines annually14. What is Organic Valley's initiative mainly intended to do?A. Reform organic farming practicesB. Make use of environmental benefitsC. Help farmers decrease energy costsD. Shrink the group of farmer members15. What is the author's attitude towards Organic Valley's initiative?A. WorriedB. DoubtfulC. AmbiguousD. Positive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。
2023-2024学年广东省东莞中学、广州二中等六校高三毕业班第四次联考英语试题
2023-2024学年广东省东莞中学、广州二中等六校高三毕业班第四次联考英语试题What is PayQuick?PayQuick is a fast payment service for shopping in the biggest supermarket in UK — Tesco. It allows you to add your credit or debit card details to the app so you can use your smartphone to pay for your shopping with just one scan, which means you can go wallet-free in all UK Tesco stores. What are the benefits?●Collect your Tesco points automatically●Pay for your weekly shopp ing up to £250●Use PayQuick offline, even with no signal●Track your spending in TescoHowever, only one qualifying deal per week will collect the extra Tesco points. Additional payments in the same week won’t receive extra points. Tesco points will be ad ded to your future Tesco points statement.How to get your PayQuick?Available to new customers who sign up by 3rd March 2024, the PayQuick app can be downloaded from the App Store or our official website. Once you have the app on your phone, register your personal details on the app to get an account. Note that for each customer, only one account is allowed and a family shared account will not be acknowledged. Finally, with all the preparation work done, you’ll be ready to shop using just your phone.Plus, there’s no need to worry about your bank details being stored on your phone —they’re all securely protected in our data centers. So not only is it quicker and easier, it’s safer than going shopping with your wallet as well.1. If customers use PayQuick in UK Tesco stores, they can ______.A．purchase things only offlineB．get their Tesco points automaticallyC．keep track of their daily spendingD．pay for their shopping without limit2. Which is NOT a must for PayQuick users?A．To register by 3rd March 2024.B．To download the PayQuick app.C．To bring their phones with them.D．To share the account with their family.3. What is the author’s intention in writing this passage?A．To ensure the safety of PayQuick.B．To stress the importance of PayQuick.C．To popularize the use of PayQuick.D．To illustrate the application of PayQuick.Tonight, our family was going out to play under the full moon.My husband Todd and I first started going on full moon walks for ourselves, as we needed these little doses of moonlight to stay happy, though sometimes we had to hike through the forest to find a perfect spot. But after we became parents, we did this for our children. We wanted to show Sierra and Bryce that it was not necessary to travel far from home to have an adventure and learn something new, and that there was much magic in the natural world, available to all.Once we arrived at our location, Sierra and I stood holding hands, waiting to cheer the full moon in its rising—a thin sliver of the appealing moon emerged above the ridge of the mountain afar. Soon, more of the moon came out until it turned into a brilliant orange sphere. Todd explained to Sierra and Bryce that the moon generates no light, but simply acts like a mirror, reflecting the sunlight back to us. “Does the moon’s face change?” Bryce asked. I told him that the moon rotates (旋转) around the earth, but does not spin by itself, so the same side of the moon is always facing the earth. Sierra remarked that the moon looked larger and closer when it was rising. I explained that it is a visual illusion (错觉) because it is so close to the horizon that the moon magically tricks our eyes into comparing it with nearby objects, thus creating the impression of the increased size.Much of the knowledge that I shared with the kids was learned from my parents. During my childhood, they would take me on educational adventures out in the woods, and as I later found, so did their parents. So every time I go for a full moon walk with my beloved family, I thank those wise educators who came before me.To educate, sometimes all it takes is going outdoors and gazing up at the heavens.4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Going on a hike through the forest.B．Taking a walk under the full moon.C．Watching magic shows every month.D．Traveling far from home for adventure.5. What can we learn from their family outing?A．The kids were reluctant to participate.B．Todd mentioned the mirror to explain sunlight.C．The kids exhibited a spirit of exploration about the moon.D．The author used a magic trick to explain the larger moon.6. Which of the following best describes the parents?A．Creative and faithful. B．Selfless and brave.C．Inspiring and generous. D．Insightful and patient.7. What does the story convey to the readers?A．Life is what you make it.B．Every cloud has a silver lining.C．Nature is the best teacher.D．God helps those who help themselves.As humanity has got richer, animal’s 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 in check and made cats less useful. Domestic animals are no longer necessities, but commonly seen companions. Pet-keeping seems to become more and more popular, as a recent survey found that 69% of American households keep at least one pet.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 ar e full of cuisines tailored to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic, or suffer from sensitive digestion.In the business, this is called “pet humanization” — the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is obvious in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex, and Spot to Bella, Lucy, and Max.People still hold the false assumption that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. New research suggests that dogs have evolved those “cute eyes” to affect human emotions and control them, which works very well. Humans now work very hard to pay for the care of their pets. For example, Americans often refer to themselves not as cat owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one step further, describing themselves as cat “butlers (管家)”. Watch an unlucky man walking his dog, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and we have to doubt: who’s in charge now? Is this relationship what we really want?8. What can we learn about the animal-keeping trend?A．People’s needs for animal services are increasing.B．The price for purchasing a domestic pet is on the rise.C．Pet foods are less various and customized than before.D．Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.9. Which of the following is the evidence of “pet humanization”?A．Pets’ ability to make their owners less anxious.B．Human’s increa sing investment in pet-keeping.C．Pet’s roles as both working staff and companions.D．The owners’ preference to give pets human names.10. What is the author’s attitude towards the current human-pet relationship?A．Skeptical. B．Conservative. C．Unclear. D．Approving.11. Which might be the best title of the passage?A．The Changing Roles of PetsB．The Growing Trend of Pet BusinessC．The Craze for Pet-keepingD．The Pros and Cons of Keeping PetsHibernation (冬眠) is a classic topic of science fiction. In movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien, or Passengers, crew members are put into a state of sleep to take year-long journeys to space. Now a new study from Washington University has shown that human hibernation may soon become a reality.The research team carried out tests on rats — animals that do not naturally hibernate. They first identified a group of neurons (神经元) in a deep brain region, which were found to be involved in controlling body temperature during hibernation. They showed that, in mice, these neurons could be stimulated using ultrasound (超声波), which was delivered through a helmet without causing an injury.When receiving the ultrasound, the mice showed a drop in body temperature of about3°C, and their heart rates fell by about 47%. When the ultrasound system was switched off, they woke up again. The result was “surprising and fascinating”, said Hong Chen, a professor who led the work. Researchers are also trying to determine how to harness the power of hibernation to help humans. They bel ieve that it could be key to addressing health conditions like heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, hibernation’s ability to slow aging, which was observed in bats, could benefit space exploration, enabling longer missions with less food requirements. Research in animals also suggests that bodies of hibernating astronauts might lose less bone and muscle, making them fit and ready to start challenging exploration soon after they wake up.By unlocking the secrets of this remarkable process, researchers may uncover ways to improve human health, as well as gain new insights into the natural world. Therefore, the exploration of hibernation is an exciting area that is sure to yield numerous benefits in the years to come.The scientists now plan to look at how lowered body temperature might affect the cognitive abilities of humans. “Our next experiments will test working memory in monkeys. This is important because while astronauts physically hibernate as they fly into deep space, their brain still needs to be working,” said Chen.12. How did researchers put rats into hibernation?A．By lowering their body temperature.B．By activating specific brain neurons.C．By putting a regular helmet on them.D．By using ultrasound through an operation.13. What does the underlined word “harness” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Employ. B．Challenge. C．Overlook. D．Discover.14. What advantage might hibernation bring to humans?A．It improves people’s mental health.B．It predicts a variety of heart diseases.C．It helps astronauts keep physically fit.D．It enables astronauts to build up muscle.15. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?A．To point out the significance of the study.B．To bring out the focus of follow-up studies.C．To discuss other factors affecting hibernation.D．To explain practical applications of the finding.Make a difference at schoolBesides being a great place to learn, school offers a great opportunity to make friends, try new things, and give back to others. The beginning of a school year is a good time for you to take advantage of opportunities and activities that your school offers. 16 . Here’s how to get started.Reach outTry to be more involved in activities, clubs, and teams. All of these help you meet more people, including teachers and staff, who can give you an idea of the needs the school might have. 17 . Ask if you can attend meetings to share ideas and listen to what others want to change at school.18Your school may have a variety of clubs — from robotics to anime. If you have an interest that’s not covered by a current school club, you could consider forming your own. Many schools have a standard process for approving clubs, which may include asking a teacher to advise the club, and finding a place and time to meet.Identify a need and take actionThink about what makes you feel happy at school. Maybe you enjoy having lunch or playing soccer during break. Now think about ways those could be even better. You might wish there were more food options or more balls to play. Once you have your idea, talk to a staff to see if students could help. 19 .Be kind20 . However, you can help create a positive atmosphere at school by being kind and respectful to others. This includes respecting a teacher’s rules, saying thank you when a student helps you, cleaning up any mess you make, and saying hello to others in the hallway. Attitude is infectious!My mom loved to pass her wisdom to me: ”Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.” She was referring to her bitter-taste foods like dill pickles and rhubarb (大黄叶). But I was not a big fan.Three years ago, I finally decided to ask if I could ________ out her rhubarb while weeding the garden. “________ not!” Mom gasped, throwing me a(n) ________ look. Clearly, I had underestimated her________ for it. However, as I continued ________, I thought about how rhubarb is one of the first to appear in spring. It ________ the snowy ground before the arrival of other plants. How can anyone fail to ________ it? When those first sprouts (嫩芽) appeared, Mom would count them like a ________ counting a newborn’s fingers and toes.When I was a kid and my mom gave me that pie, it made me ________ to try. In my teens, it made me complain about the bitterness. Even ice cream or candies did not ________ the deal for my young taste buds (味蕾). Rhubarb was something to be ________ at all costs.Then, last summer, I came across the ________ for her rhubarb pie in an old drawer. So I decided to give it a ________. A few attempts later, I served rhubarb pie to family and guests. All agreed, including me, that it tasted incredible.Since then I’ve come to a ________ about rhubarb. Rhubarb’s taste may be lost on children, but adults can________ it. Like my wise mother, I now understand that “Nothing beats a good bite that bites back.”21.A．dig B．check C．figure D．smell22.A．Absolutely B．Possibly C．Basically D．Technically 23.A．warm B．anxious C．curious D．sharp24.A．talent B．affection C．patience D．ambition25.A．asking B．weeding C．assessing D．walking26.A．makes for B．takes in C．breaks through D．puts down 27.A．admire B．miss C．ignore D．question28.A．friend B．doctor C．parent D．child29.A．grateful B．content C．guilty D．reluctant30.A．enlarge B．cancel C．sweeten D．postpone31.A．obtained B．gathered C．praised D．avoided32.A．letter B．bill C．recipe D．menu33.A．break B．shot C．second D．rest34.A．resolution B．suggestion C．decision D．conclusion35.A．appreciate B．achieve C．tolerate D．provide阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。