北京市2020年第一次高考模拟考试英语试题及答案
2020年(北京卷)高考英语模拟试题全解析(word)(有答案)(已审阅)

普通高等学校全国招生统一考试(北京卷)英语本试卷共16页,共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例:What is the man going to read?A.A newspaper. B.A magazine. C.A book.答案是A。
1.When will the film start?A.At 5:00. B.At 6:00. C.At 7:00.2.Which club will the man join?A.The film club. B.The travel club. C.The sports club.3.What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A.Sunny. B.Windy. C.Snowy.4.What does the man want to cut out of paper?A.A fish. B.A bird. C.A monkey.5.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A.In a library. B.At a bookstore. C.In a museum.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,15分)听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
2020年北京市朝阳区高三一模英语(含答案)

2020北京朝阳高三一模英语2020.5(考试时间100 分钟满分120 分)本试卷共11页。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分:知识运用(共两节,45 分)第一节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual,I walked into the classroom, only 1 (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name2 (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box3 (open) and I saw “myself”,a vivid statue, sitting inside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.BAnalysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place by at least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field 4 (make) Earth more friendly to life. The field, 5 is generated by liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core, protects Earth 6 energetic particles(粒子) flowing from the Sun. It helps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquid water on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师) helping you make decisions in your life? If you do, then you are a very lucky person. 7 if not, then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author, Mitch Albom, and his dying former professor, Morrie Schwartz.8 you read this book, you will learn some very meaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday, the 78-year-old professor shares words of 9 (wise) about love, life, communication, values, and openness with his former student. As a beautiful tale 10 (deliver) many powerful lessons about life, this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.第二节完形填空(共20 小题;每小题1.5 分,共30 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市2020年高考英语一模试卷及答案

高三统一测试英语本试卷共11 页,120 分。
考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
AThe International Day of Families, which was started by the United Nations in 1993, 1 (hold) on May 15 every year. The day celebrates the 2 (important) of families. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues 3 are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international 4 (level).BFor thousands of years, people have been trying to predict the weather. In China during the Shang Dynasty, people 5 (record) weather forecasts on animal bones and tortoise shells. Centuries later, 6 Greece, the philosopher, Aristotle wrote his theories about how weather conditions formed. Weather forecasting advanced over time, with more and more instruments used to measure temperature, humidity and air pressure. Today, satellite data and computer technology help scientists predict the weather more 7 (precise).CLast year, China started testing 5G mobile networks in several cities. The Hongkou District of Shanghai was the first to operate a 5G network. To test the network, Wu Qing, vice mayor of Shanghai, made a phone call 8 (use) a Huawei MateX, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone. According to The Telegraph, “5G is the innovation that 9 (shape) all our lives for years to come.” It is 10 (fast) and more stable than 4G, the previous generation of cellular ( 蜂窝状的) network technology.第二节完形填空(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分,共 30 分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市大兴区2020届高三第一次综合练习英语试题(一模)英语试题(解析版)

北京市大兴区2020届高三第一次综合练习(一模)英语试题第一部分知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,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。
In many states, the hardest colleges to get into receive tens of thousands of applications and accept only a few of ___1___(they). These include institutions like Harvard, which admitted less than 1 in 20 of the applicants for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Such colleges are able to rely on their reputation and fame to attract students and be ___2___(high) selective. Schools like these also tend to charge more ___3___ tuition (学费) and board.『答案』1. them 2. highly 3. in / for『解析』这是一篇说明文。
文章介绍在美国很多州最难进入的大学的录取情况。
『1题详解』考查人称代词宾格。
句意:在许多州,最难进入的大学会收到数以万计的申请,但只接受其中的少数。
介词of后面用人称代词宾格代替上面提到的applications,表示“……中的少数”。
故填them。
『2题详解』考查副词。
句意:这样的大学能够依靠他们的声誉和声望来吸引学生,并具有很高的选择性。
此处形容词selective由副词修饰,故填highly。
2020 年北京市海淀区高三一模 英语试卷(带答案)

2020 年北京市海淀区高三一模英语考试逐题解析第一部分:知识运用(共两节,5 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 wer en’t matched.So, in the 11 th 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。
北京市大兴区2020届高三第一次综合练习英语试题(一模)(含答案)

北京市大兴区2019-2020学年度高三第一次综合练习英语 2020. 4本试卷共120分,考试时间100 分钟.考生务必将答案写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
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。
AIn many states, the hardest colleges to get into receive tens of thousands of applications and accept only a few of 1 (they). These include institutionslike Harvard, which admitted less than 1 in 20 of the applicants for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Such colleges are able to rely on their reputation and fame to attract students and be 2 ( high) selective. Schools like these also tend tocharge more 3 tuition (学费)and board.BMost people know a leap year is every four years and that it has something to do with the earth circling the sun. But many may not be aware of 4 purpose of this extra day. Over the past centuries, February29 th 5 ( cause) some unusual customs, wild rumors and strange superstitions. It's all about the sun ! We grew up being told the earth takes 365 days 6 ( make) a complete circle around the sun, but it takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds.CSince she was three years old, Elsa has focused on becoming an astronaut. She was watching childhood favorite cartoon The Backyardigans,7 five friends go on adventures right in their own background・During one such episode (集),the Backyardigans go on a mission into space. After watching the episode, Elsa 8 ( attract) and began asking her dad questions about space. However, not 9 (know) much about this,Elsa's dad together with her searched for 10 they can do to help fuel Elsa's dream. Now at seventeen years old, she is already widely predicted to become one of the first people to go to Mars in a few decades.第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届北京市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案

2020届北京市第一中学高三英语模拟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AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele(Opera festival)The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations(装饰)are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy(浮标).The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral(碳中和)but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on “aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, Shecalled those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”4. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A. They are easy to get.B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.5. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.6. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,7. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.CI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is asuperior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.8. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.9. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.10. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.11. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environmentDIt 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 my door 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。
北京市东城区2020届高三一模考试英语试题含答案

2020北京东城高三一模含答案英语 2020.5第一部分:知识运用(共两节,45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe goshawk, a rare bird, once close to extinction, has doubled 1 (it) number in a national park in the south of England. Around 100 years ago, there were thought to be no goshawks 2 (leave), due to farmers hunting them and their woodland habitats being cut down. However, thanks to conservationists, goshawks are back. By monitoring their nesting sites over time, the teams have been able to protect them from further forestry work. As a result, their number 3 (grow) from just 20 pairs to 40 pairs in the past two years.BOne morning, I told my husband jokingly that he’d dropped the ball because he hadn’t made me coffee and I was having trouble getting motivated 4 (start) the day. My five-year-old son overheard me and asked what “drop the ball” m eant. I told him it was just something like making a mistake. A few minutes later, he came into our bedroom 5 (hold) an overflowing coffee cup with a dishcloth underneath it to catch the drops. He said to my husband, “You dropped the ball, but I picked the ball up,” and he handed me the worst-tasting, most watered-down but 6 (sweet) cup of coffee ever.CIn half a century, the Internet has transformed society. Billions of us can connect at the touch of a button. Access 7 information, banks and shops has never been easier. The world has changed8 (dramatic) and continues to do so in ways we couldn’t have imagined. However, the Internet isn’t without disadvantages. By design, it has no central authority, 9 makes protecting people online or dealing with misinformation a near-impossible task.10 the Internet develops will shape our future. If the past 50 years has been dominated by free and open exchanges, the next 50 will be about whether rules and restrictions can actually make the Internet, and the world, a better place.第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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北京市2020年第一次高考模拟考试英语试题及答案(试卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟)考生注意事项:1.答卷前,着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在答題卡上。
2.回蓉选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答題卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共15小题两节,满分30分)(略)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、BC和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
ABookstores are a traveller's best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they oftenhost readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at world’s six greatest bookstores.Adrian Harrington—since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leather bound sets and generalantiquarian (古玩). Address: 64A Kensington Church Street Kensington, London, England, U.K.Another Country—Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language secondhand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20,000 books that you can buy orborrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and filmnights.Atlantis Books—Oía, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island ofSantorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States.Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioneddance parties.Bart’s Books—Ojai, California, U.S.A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are askedfor any books they take whenever the store is closed.to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay10 Corso Como—Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphicsand fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by CarlaThe Bookworm—A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions inthree cities—Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books onevery wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.21. Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?A. Adrian Harrington.B. Atlantis Books.C. Bart’s Books.D. 10 Como Bookshop.22. What can you do in Atlantis Books?A. Attend a festival.B. Learn photography.C. Enjoy rare books.D. Buy books anytime.23. How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?A. It is used as a library.B. It hosts all sorts of activities.C. It focuses on photography.D. It has branches in different cities.BOne night I rece ived a Facebook message from Laura a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, know you’ve always been an animal lover. I’ve just had a baby and I can’t keep my mini pig.Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I livedin a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetwon, Ontario. It’s tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong partner.When I got home with the pig, I But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura I’d take the animal.hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha —her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. It’s better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her.When I led her to the bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue.It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. Sheinsisted there was no more room in the house.I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough, the lovely pig did thesmoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther Esther’s arrival changed our lives. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured itwas our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we moved to a farm wherewe cared for abandoned animals — so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three24. Who does the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Laura.B. Steve.C. Alisha.D. Esther.25. Why did the author cook Alisha a meal?A. To please her to accept the pig.B. To make an apology to her.C. To celebrate Esther’s arrival.D. To show off his cooking skills.26. What was Alisha’s reaction the moment she saw Esther?A. She burst into tears.B. She showed interest in her.C. She quarreled with Steve.D. She was frozen for a while.27. What is the best title for the text?A. A Small Pig Making a Big DifferenceB. An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm HomeC. A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a FamilyD. A Lovely Pig Removing a Couple’s DisagreementCWho can think of the race between the tortoise and the rabbit when it comes to the greatest races? Sure,that race only took plac e in ancient Aesop’s mind, but while the great modern races can teach us a lot about commitment, perseverance (毅力) and the virtues of having a rather large engine, “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” may tell us everything about animals and even vehicles on this planet.In a study published this week, Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering, concludes thatno one should be surprised that the tortoise wins over the seemingly speedier rabbit. In fact, after analyzingthe reported speeds of land-air-and-water-based animals, Bejan concludes that the worlds well-knownspeedsters are actually among the slowest when their movements are averaged out over the course of alifetime.ases with mass The study builds on Bejan’s previous research showing that an animals speed increregardless of species. And that principle can also be extended to non-living things, like aircraft.After studying data from historical airplane models, Bajan noted the speed of each model increasedht. What about the modern jet fighter? How is that relatively smallwith its size, too. That doesn’t sound rigcraft not faster than a clumsy large transport plane?Again, Bejan harks back to the tortoise. That transport plane spends lots of time in the air, movingregularly across long distances. The fighter jet, on the other hand, may fly across the sky occasionally,but-like the rabbit-it’s often found resting on the ground.The slow and steady transport plane wins the marathon of life.than a lesson in perseverance.But like so many good stories, Aesop’s tale offers even moreAt one point, the rabbit asks the tortoise how he expects to win a race at such a slow pace.The tortoise—ever focused—doesn’t respond But it’s the rabbits own words that provide the moment to reflect on, especially in modem times.“There is plenty of time to relax,” Until there isn’t.28. Why is the story “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” mentioned?A. To warm people not to be proud.B. To introduce a unique phenomenon.C. To help put forward the author’s idea.D. To show the importance of perseverance.29. What has Bejan proved in his research?A. Airplanes improve in speed.B. Speed has nothing to do with size.C. Speed matters most in the animal worldD. Animals’ speed and mass go hand in hand.30. What lesson does the author want to teach us?A. We shouldn’t look down on othersB. We should put our time to good use.C. Staying focused during races is important.D. People should often reflect on themselves.31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Life is just like a race.B. Nearly all races are the sameC. Quickness is not all advantage in a race.D. The slow but steady are always winners.DThe long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with camerasand mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs.Angus is a major part of operations at Alexander’s indoor robot farm. about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponic system that grows plants without soil. Theplants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical lightinstead of sunlight.This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job forAngus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow.Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to completeits work. But the robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. ButAlexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at thecompany’s Google x project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Togetherthey founded Iron Ox.Iron Ox’s website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also said thegrowing method is up to 30 times more productive than growing crops on land.Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a moreconsistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona,Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly aweek old by the time they arrive in stores.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit thecompany to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.32. How does Angus work in the farm?A. It provides a continuous flow of water for the plants.B. It directs other robots to work in the farm.C. It works on collecting vegetables.D. It is in charge of transferring plants.33. What do we know about Alexander?A. He used to work on robotics at Google.B. He started a company studying robotics with Binney.C. He works on collecting crops when they are ready.D. He started Iron Ox by himself.34. What’s the advantage of Alexander’s farm?A. The vegetables from this farm sell in higher price.B. The vegetables from this farm are more nutritious.C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.D. It uses less water but produces more.35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Robot Farm, the Future of the AgricultureB. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to US CitiesC. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on RoboticsD. Hydroponic System, the New Way of Farming第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。