海淀区2020届高三一模英语试题及答案(word版)
2020届北京市海淀国际学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020届北京市海淀国际学校高三英语一模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AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBAt the age of 50, Nina Schoen expects to have a long lifeahead of her, but has thought a lot about death—and why people are so reluctant to talk about it: “It’s going to happen to all of us,” she says, “but it should be a more positive experience than the fear we put into it.”When she first heard about a new end-of-life process that turns the body into compost (堆肥), “I was really moved by the idea,” says Schoen, who became one of the first to reserve a spot with a Seattle-based company called Recompose, the county’s first funeral home to offer human composting.Last year Recompose began transforming bodies to soil, more formally known as natural organic reduction. Before that, end-of-life options in the U.S. were limited to burial or cremation (火化), both of which come with environmental costs—U.S. cremations alone dump 1.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide into theatmosphere every year.Katrina Spade pioneering the composting movement has spent a decade developing the process in hopes of offering people a greener option for death care. “I wondered, ‘What if we had a choice that helps the planet rather than harms it?’” Spade tells PEOPLE. “To know that the last gesture you’ll make will be gentle and beneficial and it just feels like the right thing to do.”After she had her own two sons, she began to wonder what she might do with her body after death. A friend who knew her interest in the topic reminded her that farmers sometimes compost the body of cows, and thatsparkedan idea for her theory: “If you can compost a cow, you can probably compost a human,” she thought, and she set about designing a facility to do just that.“This is about giving people another choice,” Spade says. “At first, people react with shock—‘You really can do that?’ But so many people today are looking at their impact on the Earth. This is a popular thing because when you die, you can give back to the planet.”4. How do people react when it comes to death according to paragraph 1?A. They are unwilling to comment.B. They can face it without fear.C. They feel it a positive experience.D. They would like to compost their bodies.5. What can we know about the company Recompose?A. Its CEO is Katrina Spade.B. It is located in Seattle.C. It was founded to resist cremation.D. It has spent 10 years composting bodies.6. What does the underlined word “sparked” probably mean?A. Changed.B. Compromised.C. Quitted.D. Inspired.7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. A little things in our life can bring in big outcomes.B. We human beings should do all we can to help the earth.C. Composting is so popular that we should reserve a spot soon.D. We should reject burial because of its harm to environment.CIf you’re looking for a reason to care about tree loss, this summer’s record-breaking heat waves might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to arecent study. But tree cover in US cities is shrinking (缩减). A study published last year by the US Forest Service found that we lost 36 million trees annually from urban and rural communities over a five-year period. “If we continue on this path, cities will become warmer, more polluted and generally unhealthier for inhabitants,” said David Nowak, a senior US Forest Service scientist and co-author of the study. Nowak says there are many reasons why our tree cover is declining, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, insects and disease. But the one reason for tree loss that humans can control is sensible development.Nowak says there is a downside to trees too, such as pollen allergy (花粉过敏) or large tailing branches in storms, and people don’t like sweeping leaves. But, he says, there are ways cities and counties can manage trees to help communities thrive (繁荣). Urban forests especially need our help to replace fallen trees. Unlike rural areas, it is very difficult for trees to repopulate themselves in a city environment with so much pavement and asphalt (沥青). “A lot of our native trees can’t actually find a place to drop a seed so they can regenerate,” explains Greg Levine, co-executivedirector of Trees Atlanta. “That’s why the community has to go in and actually plant a tree because the areas just aren’t natural anymore.”Nowak says the first step is caring for the trees on your own property (财产). “We think we pay for our house, and sowe must maintain it. But because we don’t pay for nature, we don’t need to. And that’s not necessarily true.”8. Why does the author mention “trees can lower summer daytime temperatures”?A. To tell the temperatures in summer are high.B. To explain the reason of tree loss.C. To tell trees are helpful.D. To introduce the topic.9. How can humans control tree loss according to Nowak?A. Develop cities in reasonable ways.B. Prevent fires form damaging trees.C. Improve climate to let trees grow.D. Decrease insects in cities.10. Why do forests in cities need our help?A. Because trees don’t grow in a city environment.B. Because native trees don’t drop seeds any more.C. Because trees in urban areas can’t regenerate naturally.D. Because humans want to plant more trees.11. What is the purpose of this passage?A. Describe the importance of trees in cities.B. Appeal people to protect trees in their surroundings.C. Ask people to plant trees with the author.D. Show the number of trees in theUSis declining.DWhen I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing；butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heardof for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And wherever his boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.12. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?A. To show that his father was in power.B. To show that his father is cruel.C. To emphasize the job he prefers.D. To emphasize his love for his father.13. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.14. Which of the following statements is Not True?A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.15. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?A. Simile.B. Personification.C. Parallelism.D. Irony.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。
海淀区2020高三一模英语试卷及答案
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海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习
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海淀区2020高三一模英语试卷及答案word版可编辑
海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语2020.5.4本试卷共10页，120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAt 8,1 started taking art lessons 1(improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On 2 sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my 3 (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.BIn recent years, trampolining (蹦床)has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos 4 (show) people's excitement about jumping back and forth on the colourful trampolines are regularly uploaded to social media. Most videos feature teenagers, but adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood Compared with soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, 5 various injuries occur from time to time, trampolining is relatively 6 (safe). However, preparation and safety always come first. You must do warm-up exercises before playing and you can't lose concentration during the movements.CA news report shows that China's urban pet consumer market 7 (expect) to break through the 200 billion yuan threshold this year. Young people in big cities are the main contributors.Nowadays, with the cost of living rising, young people 8 (suffer) from greater loneliness and pressure. They are busy working all day in a competitive environment, leaving little time for fun and friends. That may explain 9 more and more young people are choosing to keep pets 10 companionship. Apart from relieving loneliness, many scientific studies have shown that keeping a pet reduces stress and may even improve overall health.第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题L 5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
北京市海淀区2020届高三一模考试英语试题答案解析(40页)
北京市海淀区2020届高三一模考试英语试题英语试题第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，共15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAt 8, I started taking art lessons (1) (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren’t matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On (2) sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my (3)(create) talents and find moments of joy in life.1.【答案】to improve【解析】本题考查非谓语做状语；提示词improve 为动词，句子中，前面的代词I 与名词lessons，都不能充当improve 的主语，所以improve 需要做非谓语。
按照三步式解题：1）其逻辑主语是I；2）improve 与逻辑主语之间是主动关系；3）且improve 动作发生在start taking 之后，故使用不定式。
2020届北京市海淀区高三一模英语试题(解析版)
海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语试题本试卷共10页，120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
At 8, 1 started taking art lessons ___1___ (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On ___2___ sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my ___3___ (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.【答案】1. to improve2. a3. creative【解析】这是一篇记叙文。
2020年北京市海淀实验中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案
2020年北京市海淀实验中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BBrown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms（蚕）do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry（桑树）leaves that had been sprayed（喷洒）with fabric（织物）dyes（染色剂）. Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into the worms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.4. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement5. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food6. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.7. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.CStarting at university or college can be a big challenge, especially if you’re living away from home for the first time. You arefaced with big questions such as, “Who’s going to do my washing?” “Who’s going to tidy my room?” And, most importantly, “How am I going to eat?” Yes, living on your own means cooking for yourself, and when you’re living a student lifestyle, this could be a recipe for disaster.Students, in the UK at least, often rely on generally available food such as baked beans or cheese on toast. And for the more adventurous, there’s “spag bol” — spaghetti bolognaise(肉酱意粉), that is, cooked spaghetti served with a ground beef and tomato sauce — a budget-friendly solution. If you make a huge pan of it, it can probably last you a whole week! Other low-cost options include jar sauces and oven pizzas.Recently, a British supermarket suggested that rose harissa paste, organic cider vinegar and Swiss bouillon powder were the important food materials needed for the “student cupboard”. But are these items considered essential and affordable for someone on a budget?As a matter of fact, living on a budget is certainly one barrier to eating a well-balanced diet. What’s more, some young people don’t know much about cooking, and for many young students, there are more fun things to go and do than just stay inside and cook. That’s where takeaways and microwave meals come in.What should a health-conscious student really have in his or her food cupboard? Jack Monroe, a food writer and campaigner, has words to say: baked beans, lemon juice, canned tomatoes and tomato ketchup, described as “salt, sugar, vinegar and tomato all in one handy squeezy bottle”. And should that not appeal, you can always wait till your next visit to your mum and dad for a square meal!8. What does the author indicate by “this could be a recipe for disaster”?A. Cooking is difficult for a student.B. Students must cook if they live alone.C. It is important to live independently.D. Learning to cook will cause disasters.9. What is the feature of “spag bol”?A. It is delicious.B. It is healthy.C. It saves money.D. It needs little skill.10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How well-balanced diets can be realized.B. How students can eat healthily with limited money.C. Why living on a budget is common among students.D Why students choose takeaways and microwave meals.11. Why does the author write the last paragraph?A. To advocate visiting parents.B. To offer some tips.C. To promote health consciousness.D. To introduce a writer.DMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.12. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous13. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition14. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.15. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chilies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届北京市海淀区教师进修学校附属实验学校高三英语一模试题及答案
2020届北京市海淀区教师进修学校附属实验学校高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABrooklyn Children's MuseumFounded in 1899 as the country's first museum specifically made for children, today BCM is comprehensive, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks and dolls. Kids love the interactive World Brooklyn, a small cityscape（城市风光）lined by stores where children can pretend to be working grown-ups.Children's Museum of ManhattanLooking for interactive art that welcomes curious minds? Then head to Inside Art, the current show up at CMOM, which lets your little ones climb in and over and all around the exhibits. It's ideas like this that make the 40,000-square-foot so special. Learning about culture, history and science is a pride for kids aged six and under. CMOM also hosts classes—like Gross Biology for kids who are interested in insects-all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.DiMenna Children's History MuseumThe hands-on displays at this kid-focused arm of the New York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of US history, with a special focus on NYC. Children are encouraged to climb around and interact with exhibits that highlight the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures! Little New Yorkers can get in on sing-alongs and crafts. Other family programs include cookings classes, games and story hours.Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island Children's Museum nurtures（培养）creativity. It offers hands-on experiences like the Block Harbor（plenty of blocks to play with!）, larger-than-life games like Connect Four and Dominoes, and even the opportunity to climb through a human-sized anthill or play firefighter at Ladder 11, so you'll find immersive（沉浸式的）fun around every corner. Don't forget to stop by Green Living Room powered by the wind energy where the kids can learn about ways to reduce our carbon footprint.1. Which museum provides biology classes for kids?A. Brooklyn Children's Museum.B. Staten Island Children's Museum.C. Children's Museum of Manhattan.D. DiMenna Children's History Museum.2. What can kids do in DiMenna Children's History Museum?A. Play interesting games with great firefighters.B. Know about famous people's childhood lives.C. Run stores like adults in different small streets.D. Cook delicious local food with foreign athletes.3. Where can kids learn how to protect the environment?A. At Ladder 11.B. At the Block Harbor.C In Green Living Room. D. On a human-sized anthill.BEvery day, millions of shoppers hit the stores in full force, searching wildly for the perfect gift.Aside from purchasing holiday gifts, most people regularly buy presents for other occasions throughout the year, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations. This frequent experience of gift-giving cancause uncertain feelings in gift-givers. Many enjoy the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds, while many worry that their purchases will disappoint rather than delight the intended recipients (接受者).Anthropologists describe gift-giving as a positive social process, serving various political, religious, and psychological functions. Economists, however, offer a less favorable view. According to Waldfogel, gift-giving represents an objective wasteof resources. People buy gifts that recipients would not choose to buy on their own, or at least not spend as much money to purchase (a phenomenon referred to as‘‘the deadweight loss of Christmas”).What is surprising is that gift-givers have much experience acting as both gift-givers and gift-recipients, but nevertheless tend to overspend each time they set out to purchase a meaningful gift. In the present research, we propose a unique psychological explanation for this overspending problem — gift-givers link how much they spend with how much recipients will appreciate the gift. Though it seems natural to gift-givers, such an assumption may be unfounded. Indeed, we propose that gift-recipients will be less likely to base their feelings of appreciation on the value of a gift than givers assume.Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients’ feelings of appreciation? Perhaps givers believe that more expensive gifts communicate a stronger sense ofthoughtfulness and consideration. According to Camerer and others, gift-giving represents a symbolic ritual (习俗), by which gift-givers attempt to signal their positive attitudes towards the recipient and their willingness to invest resources in a futurerelationship.In this sense, gift-givers may be motivated to spend more money on a gift in order to send a “stronger signal”. As for gift-recipients, they may not interpret smaller and larger gifts as representing smaller and larger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.The idea of gift-givers and gift-recipients being unable to account for the other party’s viewpoint seems confusing because people slip in and out of these roles every day. Yet, despite the experience as both givers and receivers, people often struggle to apply information gained from one role in another. In theoretical terms, people fail to use information about their own preferences and experiences to produce more efficient outcomes in their exchange relations. In practical terms, people spend hundreds of dollars each year on gifts, but somehow never learn to estimate their gift expense according to personal insight.4. The author uses “the deadweight loss of Christmas” in Paragraph 2 to express ________.A. gift-givers don’t spend much money during holidaysB. gift-givers don’t ask recipients what gifts they preferC. gift-givers buy improper and expensive giftsD. gift-givers have difficulty in choosing gifts5. According to the passage, people buy gifts to ________.A. receive gifts in returnB. enjoy the feeling of shoppingC. help recipients to save moneyD. better relationships with recipients6. What can we learn from the passage?A. People’s high living standards require expensive gifts.B. Gift-givers buy gifts based on their experiences as recipients.C. Anthropologists think gift-giving meets different human needs.D. Recipients judge the depth of friendship according to the gift price.7. Why did the author write this article?A. To criticize people’s gift-buying habits.B. To analyze people’s gift-giving behaviors.C. To offer advice on how to improve relationships.D. To remind people not to overlook others’ preferences.CBeing an Olympian (奥运会选手) demands focus, determination, and a competitive spirit. Plus, representing your country is a lot of pressure. However, two athletes recently showed the world another quality that is definitely worth championing.Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi were competing in the high jump on Sunday when they reached a stalemate (僵局). Both men had managed to jump over a surprising 2.37 meters with no faults along the way. However, after three attempts neither managed the next level of 2.39 meters.An Olympic official suggested ajump-offbetween the two friends and rivals (竞争对手) to determine who would get the gold medal. But Barshim had another plan to reward their efforts.“Can we have two golds?” he asked the official.The official agreed and the two men jumped for joy. This was the first time a gold medal had been shared since 1912. “He is one of my best friends, not only on the track, but outside the track. We work together. This is a dream come true.” shared Barshim.The decision to share the medal was particularly meaningful to Tamberi. The Italian had suffered an ankle injury that prevented him from competing in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and it nearly put an end to his career altogether. So this year he brought along his cast to this year's Olympics with “Road to Tokyo 2021” to inspire him along the way.For Barshim, the gold has topped off his already impressive medal collection, having received a bronze and a silver medal in 2012 and 2016 respectively.Despite all the glory of receiving a gold medal for their countries, their achievement means so much more. These two individuals, trying to do their very best for their countries, have provided a wonderful example to all those competing in sports. They've summed up exactly what it means to take part in a global event with a generous and compassionate (有同情心的) spirit.8. What happened to Barshim and Tamberi in the competition?A. They ended in a tie.B. They quit the competition.C. They set a new record.D. They ran out of strength.9. What does the underlined word “jump-off” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Debate.B. Vote.C. Celebration.D. Extra round.10. Why was the gold medal particularly meaningful to Tamberi?A. It could bring him a lot of money.B. It may make up for his regret in 2016.C. It was a glory for his country.D. It could complete his medal collection.11. What does the author mainly want to convey in the text?A. The importance of sharing.B. The glory of winning gold medals.C. The valuable and special team spirit.D. The considerate and sharing Olympic spirit.DBecoming famous is the dream of many, and Tian is getting closer to that dream.Tian, 30, is a white-collar worker inBeijing. On short video application Douyin, Tian has more than 2,000 fans. So far, she has received more than 50,000 likes on the Dubsmash-like app. On her page on Douyin, Tian shares everything, from her son’s daily activities, to her pet dogs, to little skits (段子) made up by her and her husband. “Making funny videos, and combining them with music is really interesting,” Tian said. “Of course, I make the videos for fun because it is quite relaxing.”China’s short video market has seen great growth, according to areport. The report said thatChina’s short video market was valued at 5.73 billion yuan ($900 million) in 2017, an increase of 184 percent. The industry value is expected to go up to the 30 billion mark in 2020. Companies like Tencent, Sohu and Iqiyi have all started providing short video content.“Short videos are popular because they are an addition to traditional audio and video content on the internet,” said Sun Jiashan with the Chinese National Academy of Arts.Fans say that the short videos help them “chill out” from a stressed-out lifestyle. “My favorite videos are all about pets,” said Zhou Na, a nurse inHefei, capital of East China’sAnhuiprovince. “After a whole day’s work, watching the 15-second videos makes me laugh, which reduces my pressure.”12. Why does Tian make short videos in Douyin?A. To get fun.B. To become a well-known person.C. To attract fans.D. To record her family’s routine.13. What’s Sun Jiashan’s opinion about short videos?A. They have huge value.B. They greatly reduce people’s pressure.C. They make people’s star dreams come true.D. They enrich internet audio and video content.14. What does the underlined words “chill out” probably mean?A. Catch a cold.B. Feel cold.C. Calm down.D. Become concerned.15. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Every Chinese is using Douyin.B. China’s short video market is open.C. Douyin brings the Chinese great happiness.D.China’s short video market has developed rapidly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2020海淀区高三年级第二学期英语期中练习2020.4本试卷共10页，120分。
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第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAt 8,I started taking art lessons 1 (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On 2___ sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my 3___ (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.BIn recent years, trampolining (蹦床)has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos 4___ (show) people's excitement about jumping back and forth on the colourful trampolines are regularly uploaded to social media. Most videos feature teenagers, but adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood.Compared with soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports, 5___ various injuries occur from time to time, trampolining is relatively 6 __(safe). However, preparation and safety always come first. You must do warm-up exercises before playing and you can't lose concentration during the movements.CA news report shows that China's urban pet consumer market 7__ (expect) to break through the 200 billion yuan threshold this year. Young people in big cities are the main contributors.Nowadays, with the cost of living rising, young people 8___ (suffer) from greater loneliness and pressure. They are busy working all day in a competitive environment, leaving little time for fun and friends. That may explain 9___ more and more young people are choosing to keep pets 10___ companionship. Apart from relieving loneliness, many scientific studies have shown that keeping a pet reduces stress and may even improve overall health.第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题L 5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
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2020届北京市海淀区高考英语一模试题第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共1小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空．在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空．1．（15分）AAt 8，I started taking art lessons（1）（improve）my painting skills．However，later，I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques．Eventually，I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched．So，in the 11th Grade，I returned to the basics．On（2）sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me．Over time，I have been released from the tight control．I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique．In fact，all I need to do is trust my （3）（create）talents and find moments of joy in life．BIn recent years，trampolining （蹦床）has become a new craze among Chinese youths．Short videos（4）（show）people's excitement about jumping back and forth on the colourful trampolines are regularly uploaded to social media．Most videos feature teenagers，but adults too have jumped on the trend，hoping to relive their childhood．Compared with soccer，basketball，tennis or any other competitive sports，（5）various injuries occur from time to time，trampolining is relatively（6）（safe）．However，preparation and safety always come first．You must do warm﹣up exercises before playing and you can't lose concentration during the movements．CA news report shows that China's urban pet consumer market（7）（expect）tobreak through the 200 billion yuan threshold this year．Young people in big cities are the main contributors．Nowadays，with the cost of living rising，young people（8）（suffer）from greater loneliness and pressure．They are busy working all day in a competitive environment，leaving little time for fun and friends．That may explain （9）more and more young people are choosing to keep pets（10）companionship．Apart from relieving loneliness，many scientific studies have shown that keeping a pet reduces stress and may even improve overall health．第二节完形填空（共1小题；每小题L 5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑．2．（30分）I was 11 when I asked my mum for piano lessons．We were in an economic crisis and she'd recently been （1）off．She said a polite "no"．That didn't （2）me．I drew a keyboard onto a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk．I would（3）notes on an online keyboard and "play" them back on my paper one ﹣keeping the sound theymade on the computer in my head．I spent six months playing without （4） a real piano．As my mum found I was （5）about it，she bought me 10 lessons with borrowed money．I still remember the first one．I was （6）by how organic the sound of the pianowas，as I had become familiar with the （7）electronic sound．The teacher was trying to explain where middle C was，but I could （8）play all the major and minor scales．I （9）my grade one after eight lessons and got distinction．By the time I startedsecondary school，we couldn't （10）lessons again，so I returned to my paper keyboard．I passed grade three，then grade five，practising only on my piece of paper．For the grades above that，there′s an （11）that you add a certain sensitivity into your playing．The music teacher at my school said I could practise on the school's grand piano．I would wake up at 5：30 am to get there in time and play until lessons started．I'd （12）lunch and then practise after school until the caretaker kicked me out．At home，I'd have dinner，do three hours of revision，and then （13）practice until 1：00 am．My school didn't offer music A﹣level．I found the Purcell School for young musicians．The audition（试镜）was extremely（14），and I felt overwhelmed．To my amazement，I was offered a （15）．I had been told I had started playing too （16）to reach conservatoire （音乐学院）level，but when I left Purcell，I was awarded the senior piano prize．That was the point when I realized I wasn't behind everyone else．I am now at the Guildhall School in London，where I was offered a scholarship．I feel （17）：it's been 10 years since I drew my paper piano and I'm at one of the world's （18）conservatoires．The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano～what we call mental practice．It （19）key areas of the mind that are less readily accessed by piano playing alone．The paper piano helped stimulate my （20）about how music works．（1）A．laid B．pushed C．dropped D．knocked（2）A．annoy B．bother C．embarrass D．discourage （3）A．take B．sign C．click D．compose（4）A．seeing B．touching C．enjoying D．choosing（5）A．serious B．careful C．hesitant D．nervous（6）A．struck B．puzzled C．comforted D．inspired（7）A．natural B．artificial C．practical D．magical（8）A．only B．still C．hardly D．already（9）A．sat B．joined C．failed D．repeated（10）A．offer B．teach C．afford D．observe（11）A．attitude B．expectation C．opinion D．opportunity （12）A．avoid B．miss C．save D．skip（13）A．social B．mental C．mechanical D．physical（14）A．fascinating B．motivating C．frightening D．challenging （15）A．course B．reward C．place D．certificate （16）A．soon B．late C．hurriedly D．suddenly（17）A．proud B．lucky C．ambitious D．grateful（18）A．grand B．strict C．leading D．expensive（19）A．builds B．covers C．defines D．unlocks（20）A．prediction B．memory C．curiosity D．imagination第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑．3．（6分）What are some of your favourite memories of the University？In preparation for each falfs 50th reunion，members of the milestone class are asked to recall campus memories for an annual Memory Book．Here's a small selection of some memories from the Class of 1969．Phyllis Jo Baunach"…I cannot forget the endless hours studying，researching，and learning in the middle of the musty books in the stacks．We did everything by hand! But the joys of ideas coming to life and understanding thorny concepts are priceless．Additionally，I cannot forget the joyful hours of Co﹣Kast rehearsals for student﹣written﹣and﹣directed plays，and the thrill of audiences' responses to our efforts．Nor willI ever forget taking voice lessons at the Eastman School of Music．This course gave meconfidence to try new musical approaches and to think on my feet．"Paul Boehm"…many sweet and lasting memories一five feet of deep snow，getting stranded on the Thruway，music at Hylie Morris's Alley，and，of course，I met my wife of 48 years，Ellen Blazer Boehm from the Class of 1972，when she was a freshman and I was a senior．As a five﹣year chemical engineering major，I had one elective to spare，and Ellen said，'How about oceanography？' So，I enrolled in oceanography with Dr．Taro Takahashi （the famous climate scientist），which awakened my environmental juices，and changed my professional direction．"Farel Vella McClure"…I truly loved my four undergraduate years at the University of Rochester．In fact，I loved it so much that I stayed an extra year to get a master's degree! I was very fortunate tohave been totally immersed in student life on campus．My memories include campaigning and winning a seat on the student government during my freshman year．Other memories include the Susan B．Anthony banquet，and sleeping in the comfy chairs in the library．I was also privileged to be selected as a student representative on the design team for the new Wilson Commons．I．M．Pei，the famous architect who designed the Louvre Pyramid，was the architect for Wilson Commons．We even visited his offices in New York to see the 'master' at work．"（1）According to the passage，Paul Boehm．A．married Ellen Blazer in 1972B．disliked his major in universityC．became a famous climate scientist laterD．discovered his interest in environmental science（2）What can we learn about Farel Vella McClure？A．She was a world﹣famous designer．B．She was active in school activities．C．She had a hard time getting her master's．D．She once met I．M．Pei at the Louvre Pyramid．（3）The three people all talked about．A．their beloved professorsB．their great friendshipC．their learning experiencesD．their beautiful campus4．（8分）Early February，I was flying up to Ohio．Well prepared，I had everything in my favour 一fuel for five hours，charts in order，my flight plan on my lap，and a beautiful clear sky．I was wrong．I had heard about Alberta Clippers coming out of Canada．I knew all about them﹣howan entire air mass was streaming along at over sixty miles an hour．That morning，the Weather Briefer informed me that an Alberta Clipper was going over Chicago about，the time I got to the airport．Chicago was some 400 miles from my destination﹣not a factor，or so I thought．That was the first hint I missed．The controller called and asked if I wanted to adjust my flight plan．I did the check and everything was in the green．So I told him no．Twenty minutes later the controller called again asking whether I wanted to adjust my flight plan．I checked everything．All was fine．I ignored that hint．I was fooled by the smooth air and limited experience with a rapidly moving air mass that was not changing violently．The Alberta Clipper was clipping along．The first blast of turbulence （气流）struck my plane．I got slammed into the roof，and then slammed sideways hitting the window with such force up my nose that I started bleeding．After a 2﹣hour flight of 100 miles，I realized fuel was now an issue．So was landing．I called Flight Following．We figured out the airport I could land．The engine stopped．So did my heart．There is no quiet as quietly stunning as this one at such an altitude．I had run out of fuel in the left tank，and only a little in my right tank．The engine quit fbr a second time．I declared an emergency．I was told that I might get another few minutes of fuel if I gently banked the airplane．Luckily，it worked．Then，the engine quit for the last time．I was a glider now．I made a long lazy spiral descent．Down I went．I stopped at the very end of the runway．I made so many mistakes，missed so many clues，and showed my ignorance so much that I beat myself up over and over again in my mind．I learned textbook descriptions of Alberta Clippers and real﹣life experience with one are totally different．I will never forget the sound of that silence．I flew home the next day．Older．Wiser．Humbler．Lucky．（1）We can know from the passage that Alberta Clippers．A．can bring snowstormsB．are quick﹣moving air massesC．are violently changing air pressureD．can lead to a sudden temperature drop（2）What mainly led to the author's missing all the hints？A．His lack of flying experience．B．His poor preparation for the journey．C．His misjudgement about the air mass．D．His overconfidence in his piloting skills．（3）Which is the right order of the events？a．I declared an emergency．b．My airplane was running out of fuel．c．I insisted on carrying on my flight plan．d．I was thrown to the roof by the violent air mass．e．I slightly banked my airplane and made a landing．A．dcbeaB．dcebaC．cdabeD．cdbae（4）The passage describes．A．a rewarding trainingB．a narrow escapeC．a painful explorationD．a serious accident5．（8分）There is certainly evidence that actors experience a blending of their real self with their assumed characters．For instance，Benedict Cumberbatch said，"My mum says I'm much more impatient with her when I'm filming Sherlock．"Mark Seton，a researcher at the University of Sydney，has even coined the term "post ﹣dramatic stress disorder" to describe the lasting effects experienced by actors who lose themselves in a role．"Actors may often prolong habits of the characters they have embodied，" he writes．A recent finding doesn't involve acting，and it indicates that merely spending some timethinking about another person seemed to rub off on the volunteers sense of self led by Meghan Meyer at Princeton University．Across several studies，these researchers asked volunteers to first rate their own personalities，memories or physical attributes，and then to perform the same task from the perspective of another person．For instance，they might score the emotionality of various personal memories，and then rate how a friend or relative would haveexperienced those same events．After taking the perspective of another，the volunteers scored themselves once again：the consistent finding was that their self﹣knowledge was now changed﹣their self﹣scores had shifted to become more similar to those they'd given for someone else．For instance，if they had initially said the trait term "confident" was only moderately related to themselves and then rated the term as being strongly related to a friend's personality，when they came to rescore themselves，they now tended to see themselves as more confident．Remarkably，this morphing of the self with another was still apparent even if a 24﹣hour gap was left between taking someone else's perspective and re﹣rating oneself．"By simply thinking about another person，we may adapt our self to take the shape of that person，"said Meyer and her colleagues．That our sense of self should have this quality might be a little discouraging，especially for anyone who has struggled to establish a firm sense of identity．Yet there is an optimistic message here，too．The challenge of improving ourselves一or at least seeing ourselves in a more positive light﹣might be a little easier than we thought．By roleplaying or acting out the kind of person we would like to become，or merely by thinking about and spending time with people who embody the kind of attributes we would like to see in ourselves，we can find that our sense of self changes in desirable ways．"As each of us chooses who to befriend，who to model，and who to ignore，" write Meyer and her colleagues，"we must make these decisions aware of how they shape not only the fabric of our social networks，but even our sense of who we are．"（1）The first two paragraphs mainly．A．state that acting requires skillsB．explain the stress that an actor facesC．show that a role leaves a mark on the actorD．stress the importance of devoting oneself to a role（2）What does the underlined phrase "rub off on" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？A．Influence．B．Strengthen．C．Confuse．D．Determine．（3）According to the study，taking the perspective of another person．A．brings changes to one's self﹣knowledgeB．motivates one to better understand himselfC．helps people deal with their identity problemsD．produces temporary effects on one's character（4）What is the significance of the study？A．It offers instructions on making friends．B．It proposes a means to improve ourselves．C．It gives advice on adjusting one's emotions．D．It presents a way to deal with stress disorder．6．（8分）In college，I was taught an elegant theory of chemical combination based on excess electrons going into holes in the orbital shell of a neighbouring atom．But what about diatomic compounds like oxygen gas？Don't ask；students aren't ready to know．In physics，in biology，in any other science classes，students frequently get that answer too．It's time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science．Actually，students are starting to act．They have shamed their seniors into including more diverse contributors as faculty members and role models．Young scholars rudely ask their superiors why they fail to address the extinction crises clarified by their research．The inherited authoritarian political structures of science education are becoming lame一but still remain largely unchanged from the old school days．A narrow，rigid education does not prepare anyone fbr the complexities of scientificresearch，applications and policy．If we discourage students from inquiring into the real nature of scientific truths，or exploring how society shapes the questions that researchers ask，how can we prepare them to maintain public trust in science in our "post﹣truth" world？Diversity and doubt produce creativity；we must make room for them，and stop guiding future scientists into narrow specialties that value technique over thought．In science，even foundational building blocks can be questioned．The unifying patterns of the periodic table are now questioned under closer examination．Some scientists now wonder whether the concept of biological "species" contributes more confusion than insight，and whether it should therefore be abandoned．However，such a decision would affect conservation policy，in which identification of endangered species is crucial一so it is not just an issue for basic science．Science students generally remain unaware that concepts such as elements and species are contested or are even contestable．In school，college and beyond，curricula highlight the technical and hide the reflective．Public arguments among scientists often presume that every problem has just one solution．Nonetheless，uncertain advice on complex issues should be a warning that，from a future perspective，today's total scientific consensus on some policy issue might have been the result of stubbornness， a conflict of interest or worse．Just as a healthy democracy accommodates dissent and dissonance，the collective consciousness of science would do well to embrace doubt and diversity．This could start with teaching science as a great，flawed，ongoing human achievement，rather than as a collection of cut﹣and﹣dried eternal （永久的）truths．I recall a legendaiy chemistry professor who was not skilful at getting classroom demonstrations to work一but discussing what went wrong helped his students to thrive．A mathematician friend let pupils discuss every statement in the textbook until all were satisfied．They did very well in exams，and taught themselves when he was absent．Treating people at all levels as committed thinkers，whose asking teaches us all，is the key to tackling the challenges to science in the post﹣trust age．（1）The problem of current science training is that．A．students cannot become specialistsB．it goes against established science educationC．students lose trust in their teachers and professorsD．it fails to provide students with what they need in future（2）The periodic table is mentioned to prove that．A．even the widely accepted can be challengedB．students are generally ignorant of scienceC．most previous researches are out of dateD．science has been developing with time（3）It can be learnt from the passage that．A．students may be more innovative if they are allowed to doubtB．science students do not contest elements or speciesC．students should not trust established scienceD．diversity prevents progress in science（4）Which of the following statements best represents the writer′s opinion？A．Our curricula highlight the technical and hide the reflective．B．Science should be a collection of cut﹣and﹣dried eternal truths．C．Teachers should treat people at all levels as committed thinkers．D．The concept of biological species brings more confusion than insight．第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．7．（10分）Is there a link between social media and depression？Do social media have a negative impact on your mental health？It's complicated．In a recent study，the investigators compared social media use and depression between teens．（1）Specifically，for every hour per day that one teen spent on social media more than her peers，she likely had a 0.64﹣point higher depression score．A different study published in 2018 identified five distinct types of social mediausers．The finding was that "problematic social media use" was one of the main themes for people whose mental health was affected by social media．You can have alcohol in your life without it being a problem，or your alcohol use may become problematic．（2）There's one important thing to remember about survey research﹣just because two things happen together，it's not necessarily true that one causes the other．（3）For all we know，it could be that people who are already more depressed choose to spend more time on social media．（4）If you think that we shouldn't paint social media with one broad brush，you're on the right track．On the one hand，participants often described social media as a valuable way to cope with stress．On the other hand，cyberbullying via social media was alsoa common experience for participants．Some also said that constantly checking their ownsocial media profile was stressful．It's certainly possible that experiences like cyberbullying，comparing yourself to idealized images，and constantly monitoring your profile，are bad for your mood．It's also true for many that social media offer community support and positive messages．Given the inconclusive research，it's safe to say that at least we shouldn't write off social media altogether．（5）Anyway，you cannot use it as a crutch fbr coping with other stressors and mental health problems．A．It's the same with social media．B．Social media can be a double﹣edged sword．C．People get more opinionated about the potential problems of social media．D．They found that those who used social media more had higher depression scores．E．They reviewed all existing research and found that there were both benefits and drawbacks．F．The key to benefiting from social media may lie in using it in moderation and staying socially connected．G．For example，just because higher social media use co﹣occurs with higher levels of depression doesn't mean social media use causes depression．第三部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节（15分）8．（15分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华．你的美国朋友Jim得知你对探月感兴趣，发来邮件和你讨论该话题．请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1．月亮在中国文化中的寓意；2．你对人类探月活动的看法．注意：1．词数不少于50；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．提示词：探月moon explorationDear Jim，__________Yours，Li Hua 第二节（20分）9．（20分）假设你是红星中学高三学生李华．请根据下面四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记述你确定大学志愿的过程．注意：词数不少于60．。
2020届北京市海淀区教师进修学校附属实验学校高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020届北京市海淀区教师进修学校附属实验学校高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart’ s desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak (连续成功) now, but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain, and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days, they say. Do not spend too much, live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one’ s money.People often think like this — one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow’ s plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren’ t they? I say travel but don’ t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future. Life is for the living, so live it sensibly.4. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can’t buy everything.5. What does the underlined phrase “refrain from” mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to6. Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A. To enjoy yourself in the right time.B. To wait to travel until we have enough money.C. To go backpacking in our 50s.D. To live for the future.7. What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A. We should save all for rainy days.B. We should fulfill our dreams.C. We should entertain ourselves.D. We should live the present wisely.CThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has anupside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly moving and changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses moredifferent muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.8. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A. The soft surface makes people fall over easily.B. People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C. Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D. It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.9. Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage.B. Reason.C. Character.D. Challenge.10. What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Uncaring.11. The passage can probably be found in ______.A. A primary school textbookB. A tourist guideC. A sports magazineD. A scientific reportDPlastic is piling up in ecosystems all over the world. Although its harmful impacts on both species and ecosystems have been documented, a few animals—like bowerbirds and hermit crabs—are doing what they can to recycle it. And according to a recent study, wild bees in Canada have joined the effort, which is a rare observation of behavioral flexibility in species especially insects, in increasingly plastic-rich environments.The researchers found two species of leafcutter bees putting plastic into their nests. One of the bees they studied, the alfalfa leafcutter bee, normally bites off pieces of leaves and flowers while the second bee gathers sticky substances from trees. Leafcutter bees don't build big nests or store honey like honeybees, choosing instead small nests in underground holes, tree holes or cracks（裂缝）in buildings. But the researchers found that three of eight brood cells（育雏巢室）contained pieces of plastic bags, replacing 23 percent of the cut leaves in each cell on average.While they don't make honey,alfalfa leafcutter bees still make money for theU. S. and Canadian farmers by pollinating（给......传授花粉）crops including alfalfa , carrots and melons. The European insects were introduced toNorth America in the 1930s for that purpose, and they've since become wild, joining the continent's many native species of leafcutter bees.In a separate study conducted in Argentina between 2017 and 2018, researchers found a bee nest made entirely of plastic, which consisted of three separate cells. It's the first known example of such construction worldwide. Compared to the other nests the researchers examined, which were made of natural materials, this one had a pretty lower success rate of the bees' survival. One of the cells had a dead baby bee , another seemed to have housed an adult that had left the nest, and the third was unfinished.12. What does the animals' use of plastic show according to the study?A. How widely plastic is used.B. How strange the behavior of wildlife is.C. How some wildlife is adapting to plastic.D. How plastic pollution has harmed them.13. What do leaves mean to alfalfa leafcutter bees?A. Food.B. Shelter.C A plastic substitute. D. Traditional nest materials.14. Which is one characteristic of leafcutter bees?A. They have great economic value.B. They store honey like honeybees.C. They prefer to live in tree holes.D. They have evolved into a new species.15. What was the nest made entirely of plastic like?A. It might be warmer.B. It might be unhealthy.C. It might be easy to finish.D. It might be recyclable.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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海淀区高三年级第二学期期中练习英语2020.4本试卷共10页，120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAt 8,1 started taking art lessons ] (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations weren't matched.So, in the 11th Grade, I returned to the basics. On 2 sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my 3 (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.BIn recent years, trampolining (蹦床)has become a new craze among Chinese youths. Short videos4 (show) people's excitement about jumping back and forth on the colourful trampolines are regularly uploaded to social media. Most videos feature teenagers, but adults too have jumped on the trend, hoping to relive their childhood. ：扩Compared with soccer, basketball, tennis or any other competitive sports,5 various injuries occur from time totime, trampolining is relatively 6 (safe). However, preparation and safety always come first. You must do warm-up exercises before playing and you can't lose concentration during the movements.CA news report shows that China's urban pet consumer market 7 (expect) to break through the 200 billion yuan threshold this year. Young people in big cities are the main contributors.Nowadays, with the cost of living rising, young people 8 (suffer) from greater loneliness and pressure. They are busy working all day in a competitive environment, leaving little time for fun and friends. That may explain 9 more and more young people are choosing to keep pets10 companionship. Apart from relieving loneliness, many scientific studies have shown that keeping a pet reduces stress and may even improve overall health.第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题L 5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
I was 11 when I asked my mum for piano lessons. We were in an economic crisis and she'd recently been 11 off. She said a polite “no".That didn't 12 me. I drew a keyboard onto a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would 13 notes on an online keyboard and "play" them back on my paper one—keeping the sound theymade on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without 14 a real piano. As my mum found I was 15about it, she bought me 10 lessons with borrowed money.I still remember the first one. I was 16 by how organic the sound of the piano was, as I had become familiar with the 17 electronic sound. The teacher was trying to explain where middle C was, but I could 18 play all the major and minor scales.I 19 my grade one after eight lessons and got distinction. By the time I started secondary school, we couldn't20 lessons again, so I returned to my paper keyboard. I passed grade three, then grade five, practising only on my piece of paper.For the grades above that, there9s an 21 that you add a certain sensitivity into your playing. The music teacher at my school said I could practise on the school's grand piano. I would wake up at 5:30 am to get there in time and play until lessons started. I'd 22 lunch and then practise after school until the caretaker kicked me out. At home, I'd have dinner, do three hours of revision, and then 23 practice until 1:00 am.My school didn't offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The audition （试镜）was extremely 24 , and I felt overwhelmed. To my amazement, I was offered a25 .I had been told I had started playing too 26 to reach conservatoire （音乐学院）level, but when I left Purcell, I was awarded the senior piano prize. That was the point when I realized I wasn't behind everyone else. I am now at the Guildhall School in London, where I was offered a scholarship. I feel 27 : ifs been 10 years since I drew my paper piano and I'm at one of the world's 28 conservatoires.The irony is that I continue to do a lot of my practice away from the piano~what we call mental practice. It 29 key areas of the mind that are less readily accessed by piano playing alone. The paper piano helped stimulate my 30 about how music works.11. A. laid B. pushed C. dropped D. knocked12. A. annoy B. bother C. embarrass D. discourage13. A. take B. sign C. click D. compose14. A. seeing B. touching C. enjoying D. choosing15. A. serious B. careful C. hesitant D. nervous16. A. struck B. puzzled C. comforted D. inspired17. A. natural B. artificial C. practical D. magical18. A. only B. still C. hardly D. already19. A. sat B.joined C. failed D. repeated20. A. offer B. teach C. afford D. observe21. A. attitude B. expectation C. opinion D. opportunity22. A. avoid B. miss C. save D. skip23. A. social B. mental C. mechanical D. physical24. A. fascinating B. motivating C. frightening D. challenging25. A. course B. reward C. place D. certificate26. A. soon B. late C. hurriedly D. suddenly27. A. proud B. lucky C. ambitious D. grateful28. A. grand B. strict C. leading D. expensive29. A. builds B. covers C. defines D. unlocks30. A. prediction B. memory C. curiosity D. imagination第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。