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2020年长沙市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2020年长沙市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2020年长沙市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent(紧急的) question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Body Language?” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia (阅读障碍) and knew she’d be able to spell on the man’s palm(手掌) by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she wrote, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara said. So for the next hour, that was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she “looked attentively at his face with such kindness”, a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing,” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warm-hearted girl.” Cook’s reaction: “Best trip I’ve ever had.”Looking for ways to offer help? Start with this random(随时的) act of kindness that can change someone’s life right now.4. The flight attendant asked an urgent question because ________.A. the passenger was traveling aloneB. the plane was in a dangerous situationC. the passenger asked for something suddenlyD. none of the flight attendants could communicate with the passenger5. Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?A. Because the flight attendant asked her to do so.B. Because she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.C. Because Cook hoped to understand teenagers better.D. Because she wanted to show her dream for the future.6. Which of the following words can best describe Clara?A. Kind and caring.B. Warm-hearted and brave.C. careful and calm.D. opened-minded and confident.7. The passage is mainly written to ________.A. tell a touching story of an amazing girlB. show the great importance of American Body LanguageC. encourage readers to give a hand kindly and randomlyD. show how kind the flight attendant was to help CookCPreventing heart disease is a topic I think about all the time, given my family history of heart disease. So last summer, I travelled toBolivia.The natives, called the Tsimane, were reported to have the healthiest hearts in the world. I wanted to learn what they could teach me about preventing heart disease.Getting to the Tsimane wasn't easy. They lived in small family groups of about 60 people along river banks. We finally found one of the villages at sunset. That night, we set up our tents in the middle of the village. Thatched huts surrounded us, with no electricity or modem conveniences.At first, I thought they mainly got their calorics from meat. However, I found food such as rice and com made up nearly 70% of their diet. The food was not processed, lacking added sugars or salts.During my stay there, I went hunting and fishing with the men and played soccer with the kids. I found the Tsimane were standing or walking nearly all of their waking hours. Men spent lots of time tracking animals. Fanning and gathering, mostly done by children and women, were all-day affairs.I also got a clear idea of how they rested. As soon as the sun went down, people returned to their huts and went to sleep. And with the call of the cock in the morning, another day began.The lifespan of the Tsimane is actually much shorter than those living in theUS. Various factors, like animal attacks and infections, bring down the lifespan. But up until the day they die, they are often very healthy. While heart disease kills thousands of Americans every year and costs nearly a billion dollars a day, the Tsimane remind us that wealth doesn't necessarily buy health.8. Why does the author pay so much attention to preventing heart disease?A. He dreams of becoming a doctor.B. He wants to teach others about the topic.C. His family members encourage him to do so.D. He was born with a high risk of heart disease.9. Which factors did the author mainly focus on in his research?A. Housing, food and cooperation.B. Diet, activity and rest.C. Physical work, social life and lifespan.D. Group size, family history and consumption10. What was the Tsimane 's sleep-wake cycle mainly based on?A. Natural sound.B. Routine activity.C. Animal behaviour.D. Natural light.11. What might the author advise us to do after his travels inBolivia?A. Take in less sugar and salt.B. Stand less and walk more.C. Eat white meat instead of red meat.D. Live in the middle of the community.DThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that isresponsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.13. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.14. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.15. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.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。

2021年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2021年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2021年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALOI English—English Conversation ClassesTake English conversation classes with native English -speaking teachers from theUnited States,IrelandandAustralia, live, 1 - on - 1.This is by far the best way to improve your real spoken English and listening abilities and get to a level where you can use it in real - life situations. Our teachers mainly carry on conversations about work in different fields, such as business, finance, politics and travel. However, if you like, you can have normal day - to - day conversations about events, weather, etc. If you would like to learn some grammar during conversation, we can do that too!Our English Conversation classes：• Your conversations will always be with a native English speaker.• You can choose the time, day and teacher for each class.• The classes are made for each student individually. They will be at your level, studying what you need and what interests you.Packages10 Classes Package $ 229.90Interested in taking 10, 55 - minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 10 - class conversation English course.20 Classes Package $ 439,80Interested in taking 20, 55 - minute conversation English classes?Schedule a first free class with LOI English and talk to the teacher about it. After that, you can arrange to take our 20 - class conversation English course.1. What do the classes mainly focus on?A. Daily conversations.B. Work - related topics.C. Grammar rules.D. Area - based accents.2. Which is NOT offered to the students?A. Native English - speaking teachers.B. Personalized courses.C. Choice of class time and teacher.D. Offline learning materials.3. What should a student do first if he decides on either of the packages?A. Arrange a free class with LOI English.B. Bargain with LOI English for lower fees.C. Choose an experienced LOI English teacher.D. Make a promise to sit through each class.BIf you have ever been disappointed because you don’t have a good gardener ,the clever robot may one day become the helper of your indoor plantsThe Hexa Plant is a six-legged robot that has been specially made to care for the potted plant that carries on top of its head .Using light and heats sensors (传感器) the robot has the ability to carry its plant in and out the daylight .If the houseplant needs more sun，the Hexa will walk into the sunlight ;and if the houseplant is getting too hot , the Hexa will go back into the area that blocks direct light The Hexa Plant will even do a little dance when it senses that the plant needs to be watered to warn its owner .The robot was developed by Vincross engineer and founder Sun Tianqi after he saw a dead sunflower sitting in the darkness in a room back in 2014 .” Plants only receive an action without responding ,”SunTianqi wrote in a blog post .” Whether they are being cut ,bitten ,burned or pulled from the earth ,or when they haven’t received enough sunshine ,water ,or are too hot or cold ,they will hold still and take whatever is happening to them .According to Sun Tianqi ,for billions of years ,plants have never experienced movement of any kind ,not even the simplest movement .In their whole lives ,they stick to where they were born .Sun Tianqi continued ,” Do they want break their own settings or have a tendency towards this ?I do not know the answer ,but would love to try to share some of this human tendency and technology with plants With the help of the robot ,plants can experience the move”.The Hexa Plant model robots are not for sale ,though Vincross does sell a Hexa robot model .It is said that in the near future the robots can open up a new market to watch over our household plants4. What can we learn about the Hexa Plant?A. It helps people do some gardening .B. It waters the plants through dancingC. It helps indoor plants get proper sunlightD. It carries the potted plant with its hands5. What does the author try to show through Paragraph 3?A. The way plants spend their whole livesB. The common way people deal with plantsC. The difference between plants and humansD. The cause of making the indoor plants’ helper.6. What does Sun Tianqi try do using this technology?A. To develop gardening skills.B. To draw people’s attention plantsC. make plants experience moveD. study the living conditions of plants7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A New Market for robotsB. An Indoor Plants’ HelperC. An Important Development in GardeningD The Tendency of Gardening in the FutureCThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors weremore affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.12. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.13. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.14. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.15. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.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。

湖南长沙铁一中2020届高三上学期第二次阶段性测试英语试卷(含答案)

湖南长沙铁一中2020届高三上学期第二次阶段性测试英语试卷(含答案)

长沙市铁路一中2018届高三上学期第二次阶段性测试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How much longer will the woman wait for the bus?A. 45 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 15 minutes.2. What is the man going to do?A. Talk to more soldiers.B. Organize the information.C. Read a book about the war.3. What time will the woman arrive at her destination?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.4. How many people are in the family?A. Two.B. There .C. Four.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gym.B. At a clinic.C. At the man’s house.第二节（共15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2020届湖南省长沙市高考英语二模试卷含答案

2020届湖南省长沙市高考英语二模试卷含答案

高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AWant a wonderful travel in London？Don't miss the following!Cartoon MuseumThis highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoons from the 18th century to the present day．You can find a detailed collection of all types of cartoons in this museum including caricatures （讽刺漫画）and rare examples of cartoon art；it's an ideal place to entertain kids of all ages as well as a serious collection for animation enthusiasts．There are over nine hundred pieces on exhibit and the museum regularly holds events where both children and adults can participate．Booking for these events is recommended due to the popularity year round of this London Museum．Telephone：020 7580 8155Chislehurst CavesChislehurst in London is home to chalk caves that were mined by hand for over 8，000 years．A tour of these caves is an exciting way to see how British people have impacted on their environment over thousands of years．Telephone：020 8467 3264The Old Operating Theatre MuseumThe Old Operating Theatre Museum is one London museum offering a fascinating insight into the medical profession of the past．This 300-year old herb garret （阁楼）is Britain's only surviving operating theatre，with a wooden operating table and an observation stand》from which visitors can witness surgery performed．Telephone：020 7188 2679Curzon Mayfair Cinana MuseumRecently voted one of London's best cinemas by Time Out readers，the Curzon Mayfair cinema is everything you would expect from this particular part of town：luxurious （奢华的）and tasteful．Showing mostly art-house and independent films ，．the Curzon Mayfair is unique in the world of London cinema for its role in screening these films for industry and press．Telephones 033 3321 01041.What can we learn from the Cartoon Museum？______A. It is designed only for kids．B. It is the oldest cartoon museum in Britain．C. Visitors can take part in the activities held in it．D. One must book the museum in advance to visit it．2.Which will you call up if you'd like to know surgery of the past？______A. 020 7580 8155・B. 020 7188 2679．C. 033 3321 0104．D. 020 8467 3264．3.Which of the following may attract a nature lover？______A. Chislehurst Caves．B. Cartoon Museum．C. Curzon Mayfair Cinema Museum．D. The Old Operating Theatre Museum．BViolette Childe，67，is a dining companion who helps serve patients lunches．The role was introduced ten years ago by a dietitian concerning that some patients were not eating their meals．"Many of our patients are elderly and can be confused by the noisy，busy environment of the hospital and so won't focus on eating，" explains Yvonne Douglas-Morris，head of volunteering，who oversees the activities of all 528 of the trusty volunteers．"Staff are busy with the clinical side of things，so the dining companions were introduced．They will assist the patients and encourage them to eat "Violette，a retired library manager，has been helping out for six years．"It makes me feel a bit more complete ，" she says simply．"Helping with the meals frees up the nurses to get on with other things．I believe in being a part of the community and this hospital is part of my community．"Another key role is played by the discharge volunteers，who offer support to the elderly，especially those aged 70 and over--leaving hospital to return to an empty home．The team has a budget of £10 per person and will pop to the shops and buy milk，bread and a meal to tide them over for the first few hours．They then call the patients 他ularly，for as long as they need，to check how they are getting on and if they need extra support．The volunteers in Kingston work from a dedicated office-a small room in one of the buildings on the hospital grounds，where a Christmas tree decorated with baubles （小饰物）bearing the faces of volunteers sits in the comer．"All the volunteers come and gather here，it gets very busy at times，" smiles Nicola Hutin*67，a discharge support volunteer．A mother of two，and grandmother of four，she was a membership coordinator （协调员）for a trade association until she retired，and has since volunteered at the hospital one morning a week for 18 months．4.What can we learn about dining companions？______A. Their working conditions are noisy．B. They are great assistants for doctors．C. They often make patients more nervous．D. The occupation existed more than ten years ago．5.What does Violette think of her work？______A. She finds it tiring and boring．B. She finds it easy to complete her work．C. She believes it gives her a sense of belonging．D. She believes helping patients with tneals is to free up the community．6.What does a discharge volunteer do for the patients？______A. Raise money for the elderly．B. Pay a visit to them at home．C. Buy daily necessities for them．D. Ring to check their health condition．7.Which of the following can best describe the theme of the text？______A. It is never too old to learn．B. Many hands make light work．C. Health is better than wealth．D. God helps those who help themselves．CVisual language is a form of communication that uses visual elements （元素）as opposed to formal written language to convey meaning or an idea．Graphicacy，the ability to communicate visually，is considered as important as literacy and numeracy，the abilities to read and count．Some people are visual thinkers，using that part of the brain that is emotional and creative to process and give meaning to information．Visual communication can find expression in paintings*drawings，symbols，or simply lines and shapes arranged for a specific effect．Art is an example of visual language．A painting or sculpture can convey ideas or arouse specific kinds of emotional responses．It may also express ideas about historical events，abstract concepts，dr simply be about the way certain shapes or forms "work" together or create a certain effect on the mind．Some researchers believe that different parts of the brain respond in unique ways to colors and shapes．Pictograms （象形文字）and ideograms （表意文字）are types of visual language．Pictograms are pictures that are similar to what they represent They are still used today to communicate information．Many people around the world are familiar with the pictograms indicating such things as airports，public facilities，and non-smoking areas indicated by a cigarette in a circle with a line across it．Ideograms are pictures that represent ideas and can often be understood without the aid of written language．Some scholars track moden alphabets to pictures．Letters are actually ancient pictures，and words are a series of pictures・Modem alphabet letters are not only phonetic （语音的）symbols but are based on ancient religious images and symbols．Musivisual communication is also a part of visual language．The term refers to music created specifically to improve the visual experience of film．It corresponds to the images being seen on the screen，and the music may arouse a sense of terror，fear，or other emotions．Most movie goers understand the language of musical clues showing that something dramatic or important is about to happen．8.What is visual language according to the text？______A. An idea conveyed by artists．B. An ability to read and count．C. A system used to arouse emotions．D. A way of processing and expressing information．9.What may be the origin of the modem alphabet letters？______A. Public facilities．B. Imaginary lines．C. Religious images．D. Living conditions．10.What can we learn about the music of a film from the last paragraph？______A. It can help predict the plot．B. A visual thinker can make it better．C. It often changes without the audience's notice．D. It makes the film more emotional and complex．11.What can be the best title of the text？______A. How does Visual Language Affect Life？B. How can We Learn Visual Language？C. What Is the Origin of Language？D. What Is Visual Language？DHotshot jet pilots are no match for cliff swallows．The birds rocket over bridges and skim over lakes，rushing forward at accelerations that would knock an Air Force．By tracking these contests with high-speed cameras，a new study gives the first，in-depth peek into avian aerodynamics （鸟类空气力学）in the wild．"The findings may even provide insight into how to design better micro air vehicles-tiny drones．This technology will be brilliantly useful，" says biomechanics expert Jim Usherwood of the United Kingdom's Royal Veterinary College in Hatfield.." High-resolution field studies like this have never been done before for birds．" For cliff swallows，the trouble starts when they return from wintering in South America to their summer homes in North America．After arrival，they seek out their old mud nests- usually located under concrete bridges and freeways-and start rebuilding their homes．But rather than hunt down a fresh supply of mud，some swallows prefer stealing supplies from their more hardworking neighbors．Others take things further and will even lay an egg or two in their neighbor's nest before taking off．Battles in the air follow if the invaders are caught in the act，and a new study takes advantage of these fights to learn how birds perform high-speed maneuvers （演习）．The team placed three cameras along a North Carolina lake crossed by a highway bridge that houses several cliff swallow nests and waited for the battles to commence．The team was surprised to learn that most of the time*chasers copied the move of fleeing invaders．Swallows also pull very hard turns to escape an enemy*with one extreme case reaching =7.8 gravity．Fighter pilots usually pass out at about 5 or 6 gravity，which is why these experiments have earned interest，and partial funding，from the Office of Naval Research．The Navy may use the findings to build better guidance systems for micro air vehicles．However，the swallows，biomechanics are complex，and now the team is simply trying to collect a few tricks．12.Why did the Usherwood carry out the studies？______A. To guide a better design of air vehicles．B. To prove the swallows are better at flying．C. To experiment with its high-speed cameras．D. To track how the swallows skim over lakes．13.What leads to the battles among the birds？______A. Sharing food．B. Occupying others' nests．C. Seizing mud for nesting．D. Competing for the use of bridges．14.Which can best replace the underlined word "commence" in paragraph 3？______A. continueB. accelerateC. endD. begin15.What is the trick of the swallow to escape its enemy？______A. Accelerating toward it．B. Copying what its enemy do．C. Making sharp turns during flightD. Seeking for help from its fellows．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Signs of Eating Disorder About 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder．(1) Yet many others are often hidden in plain sight，It's important to know the symptoms in those who might be at risk for an eating disorder．They're constantly talking about dieting．The discussion around changing eating habits is incredibly common．Look at any lifestyle magazine or website and you'll likely find dieting tips and advice．(2) If someone you love isconstantly talking about food or their dieting habits*it might be a sign of concern．(3)Changes in mood or behaviors surrounding food or exercise can be signs of concera This could mean a switch in activity level like overexercising，too often counting calories，frequently visiting the bathroom after eating fasting or eating too much．(4) They're constantly turning down food-centiic social gatherings．Avoiding social interactions such as birthday parties or going out to dinner with friends is a significant danger signal People living with the condition have an intense focus on food or body image．They will keep away from situations-likely ones that once brought them joy- where that determination might be tested．The best way to support someone who may be experiencing an eating disorder is by talking with them*but when and how you do it matters．(5) Approach them with love and compassion*let them know that you care about them and that you notice that there is something they may be struggling with．A．This also might come with a noticeable weight loss or gain．B．However，being trapped in that discussion is a different story．C．Their fitness or eating habits are constantly out of the ordinary．D．Mood changes associated with eating may also be a danger signal．E．It should be away from the normal routine and outside of a meal time．F．Some symptoms of an eating disorder may be more visible to the eyes．G．Eatzing disorders are a group of conditions marked by an unhealthy relationship with food．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）I still keep the photo taken by my mom and treasure it as my life. That was many years ago when I was taking summer (21) in college and was moving into an apartment. I was carrying two (22) with everything that I was going to need to (23) the 6 weeks of classes. It is the last time I can remember ever traveling that (24).Since then my possessions have (25) . Though most of them like my furnitureare (26), there are occasions when I feel (27) down by all of them. I am sure that I will need two trucks rather than two suitcases if I ever (28) again.One thought, however, brings me (29) . It is the knowledge that when I makemy (30) journey from this world—I am dead, I won't (31) any of those things with me. The only things I will take with me will be what I have packed in the suitcase of my (32) . I will be carrying with me every (33) thing I ever did, every loving thought I ever shared, and every bit of (34) I ever brought into this world to make others laugh. I will be carrying all the goodness I gave to others, all the (35) I was able to share, and all the joy I created. These things won't be weighing me down. Instead, I will be surely (36) .As you are (37) for your own final trip—completely prepared, make sure that you shouldnot make your (38) heavy. Make sure that the belongings in your home (39) take second place to the love in your heart. When you (40) it in Heaven, God and all His angels will smile.21. A. journeys B. holidays C. lecture D. classes22. A. trucks B. suitcases C. books D. computers23. A. bring out B. take away C. get through D. pay for24. A. hard B. light C. unforgettably D. happily25. A. gone B. appear C. lessened D. grown26. A. expensive B. useful C. beautiful D. enjoyable27. A. weighed B. put C. turned D. calmed28. A. treasure B. possess C. move D. demand29. A. confusion B. matter C. hate D. comfort30. A. final B. pleasant C. tiring D. latest31. A. compare B. take C. fill D. stand32. A. soul B. body C. home D. college33. A. strange B. little C. kind D. smart34. A. knowledge B. hope C. thought D. laughter35. A. love B. information C. time D. money36. A. burst out B. worn out C. given up D. lifted up37. A. ready B. eager C. fit D. responsible38. A. world B. weight C. travel D. heart39. A. hard B. always C. rather D. never40. A. cover B. wrap C. unpack D. unite四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A recent study found that people who live in colder climates consume (1) （much）alcohol than people who live in warm weather．"Alcohol is something that everyone thought harmful for (2) （decade），but no one has scientifically demonstrated it，" a professor wrote in a press release．Why do people in Russia drink so much？Everybody (3) （assume）that's because the weather is cold．But we couldn't find a single paper (4) （link）climate to alcohol intake．Since alcohol could increase warm blood flow in the skin，last month，the researchers in a study (5) （suggest）that people should reach for booze（豪饮）when it's cold outside．The researchers combed through data to compare climate factors and alcohol consumption per capita（每人的）．(6) study also found that as temperatures and sunlight hours decrease，alcohol consumption goes up．Shorter hours of sunlight and cooler temperatures also relate (7) higher rates of depression，(8) is linked to an increase in drinking．The professor hopes this data will help influence health policies on alcoholabuse．"Knowing that colder places have more drink-related problems could be (9) （help）to the efforts in these areas (10) （determine）better policies，" he said．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．My cousin Li Ming told me he would be taking his driver's test again． He seemed confi dence， although he have failed his first road test． I felt sympathy for him， think he might have a same fear he did last time． I encouraged him， though I was not so optim istic about their chances． Later on， he called share the good news that he had passed i t． Before the road test， our family gathered excited at his house． I congratulated hi m with a hug． I asked him to drive with me anywhere he liked． Three of our cousin p iled in with us and we took our first ride with Li Ming．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你校学生会创办的你最喜爱的《英语月报》（English Monthly）向读者征集意见．请你给主编写封邮件，内容包括：1．自我介绍；2．说明该报优点：内容丰富；指导英语学习；3．提出建议：多介绍中国传统文化及励志故事．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】A【解析】（1）---（3）CBA（1 ）．C．考查细节理解．根据Cartoon Museum部分中的---the museum regularly holds events where both children andadults can participate，．" 博物馆定期举办儿童和成人都能参加的活动．可知，我们能从卡通博物馆了解到游客可以参加在里面举行的活动．故选C．（2 ）．B．考查细节理解．根据The Old Operating Theatre Museum部分中的"--from which visitors can witness surgery performed．"可知，如果你想知道过去的外科手术，你会打020 7188 2679电话．故选B．（3 ）．A．考查推理判断．根据Chisiehurst Caves部分中的"A tour of these caves is an exciting way to see how British people have impacted on their invironment over thousands of years．"（参观这些洞穴是一种令人兴奋的方式，可以看到几千年来英国人是如何影响他们的环境的．）由此推知，Chislehurst Caves可能会吸引自然爱好者．故选A．本文是一篇应用文，给想在伦敦旅行愉快的游客介绍了不能错过的地方．本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇介绍类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文进行逻辑推理，从而选出正确答案，4.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】C 【小题3】D 【小题4】B【解析】1．A．推理判断题．根据第二段中"Many of our patients are elderly and can be confused by the noisy，busy environment of the hospital and so won't focus on eating．""我们的许多病人都是老年人，可能会被医院嘈杂繁忙的环境所迷惑，因此不会集中精力吃饭．"以及"…so the dining companions were introduced．They will assist the patients and encourage them to eat．""所以介绍了吃饭的同伴．他们会帮助病人，鼓励他们吃东西．"可知，关于用餐同伴，我们能了解到他们的工作环境很嘈杂，他们在嘈杂的医院里工作．结合选项，故选A．2．C．推理判断题．根据第三段中Violette，a retired library manager，has been helping out for six years．"It makes me feel a bit more complete，"由此可知，Violette是一名退休的图书馆经理，她已经帮了六年的忙．"这让我觉得更完整了"以及，…I believe in being a part of the community and this hospital is part of my community．我相信成为社区的一份子，而这家医院也是我社区的一份子．可知，Violette觉得她的工作会给她一种归属感．结合选项，故选C．3．D．推理判断题．根据第四段中They then call the patients regularly，for as long as they need，to check how they are getting on and if they need extra support．"然后他们会定期给病人打电话，只要他们需要，检查他们的情况以及是否需要额外的支持．"可知，出院志愿者为病人打电话来检查他们的健康状况．结合选项，故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．根据最后一段中The volunteers in Kingston work from a dedicated office-a small room in one of the buildings on the hospital grounds，where a Christmas tree decorated with baubles（小饰物）bearing the faces of volunteers sits in the corner．"Kingston的志愿者们在一间专门的办公室里工作，这是医院场地上一栋大楼里的一个小房间，角落里有一棵圣诞树，上面装饰着印有志愿者面孔的小玩意．"可知，本文告诉我们的是"人多力量大"．故选B．本文章主要通过讲述志愿者的工作，告诉我们"人多力量大"，只要齐心协力，就可以有很大的成就．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】D【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据第一段Visual language is a form of communication that uses visual elements （元素）as opposed to formal written language to convey meaning or an idea．视觉语言是一种使用视觉元素（元素）而不是正式书面语言来传达意义或想法的交流形式．可知，视觉语言是一种处理和表达信息的方式．故选D．2．C．细节理解题．根据第三段Modem alphabet letters are not only phonetic （语音的）symbols but are based on ancient religious images and symbols．可知，宗教图象是现代字母的起源．故选C．3．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段It corresponds to the images being seen on the screen，and the music may arouse a sense of terror，fear，or other emotions．可知，电影音乐可以帮助预测情节．故选A．4．D．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了视觉语言是什么，视觉语言是一种使用视觉元素而不是正式书面语言来传达意义或想法的交流形式．图形化，即视觉交流的能力，被认为与识字和算术，阅读和计数能力同等重要．有些人是视觉思考者，利用大脑的那些情感和创造性来处理和赋予信息意义．故选C．视觉语言是一种使用视觉元素而不是正式书面语言来传达意义或想法的交流形式．图形化，即视觉交流的能力，被认为与识字和算术，阅读和计数能力同等重要．有些人是视觉思考者，利用大脑的那些情感和创造性来处理和赋予信息意义．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．12.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】D 【小题4】C【解析】答案：ABDC1．A 推理判断题．根据第一段中的"The findings may even provide insight into how to design better micro air vehicles-tiny drones．'这些发现甚至可以为如何设计更好的微型飞行器微型无人机提供思路．" 可知，女引座员要进行这些研究是指导更好的飞行器设计．故选A．2．B 推理判断题．根据第二段中的"Battles in the air follow if the invaders are caught in the act"可知，占据别人的巢穴会导致鸟类之间的争斗．故选B．3．D 词义猜测题．根据第二段中的"The team placed three cameras along a North Carolina lake crossed by a highway bridge that houses several cliff swallow nests and waited for the battles to commence．"研究小组在北卡罗莱纳的一个湖上放置三个摄像机，湖上有一座公路桥横跨，桥上有几个悬崖燕巢，他们在等待战斗的开始．由此推知划线词的意思是"开始"．故选D．4．C 细节理解题．根据最后- -段中的"Swallows also pull very hard turns to escape an enemy，with one extremecase reaching 7.8 gravity．"可知，燕子躲避敌人的窍门是在飞行中急转弯．故选C．本文是一篇说明文，讲述了如何发明更好的微型飞行器．能手喷气式飞机驾驶员不是悬崖燕的对手．这些鸟飞过桥梁，掠过湖泊，以足以击垮空军的加速度向前冲去．通过高速摄像机跟踪这些比赛，一项新的研究首次深入观察了野生鸟类的空气动力学．这-发现甚至可能为如何设计更好的微型飞行器---微型无人机提供思路．本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科普类阅读，考生需要准确掌握细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系．进行分析．推理．从而选出正确答案．16.【答案】【小题1】F 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】A 【小题5】E【解析】1-5 FBCAE1．F．细节理解题．根据前文"About 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder大约有3000万美国人患有饮食失调症"．可知此处应填"饮食失调的一些症状可能更容易被眼睛看到"．故选F．2．B．细节理解题．根据前文"Look at any lifestyle magazine or website and you'll likely find dieting tips and advice看看任何一本生活时尚杂志或网站，你可能会发现节食的秘诀和建议"．可知此处应填"陷入那种讨论是另一回事"．故选B．3．C．细节理解题．根据下文"Changes in mood or behaviors surrounding food or exercise can be signs of concera围绕食物或运动的情绪或行为的变化可能是焦虑的迹象"．可知此处应填"他们的健康或饮食习惯总是与众不同"．故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据下文"They're constantly turning down food-centiic social gatherings 他们不断地拒绝食物聚会"．可知此处应填"这也可能伴随着明显的体重减轻或增加"．故选A．5．E．推理判断题．根据前文"The best way to support someone who may be experiencing an eating disorder is by talking with them*but when and how you do it matters"支持那些可能正在经历饮食失调的人的最好方法是和他们交谈，但是什么时候以及怎样做很重要．可知此处应填"它应该远离正常的日常生活，在用餐时间之外"．故选E．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了饮食失调的迹象．此题主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．21.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】B 【小题5】D 【小题6】B 【小题7】A 【小题8】C 【小题9】D 【小题10】A 【小题11】B 【小题12】A 【小题13】C 【小题14】D 【小题15】A 【小题16】D 【小题17】A 【小题18】C 【小题19】B 【小题20】C【解析】1.【文章大意】本文从生活中的箱子联想到当我们最人生的最后的旅行时，箱子里携带不该是家里的摆设，而是心中的爱。

2020届长沙市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020届长沙市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020届长沙市第二中学高三英语二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ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets,including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.4. According to Chris Urmson, __________.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars5. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people can’t drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams6. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.A. givenB. claimedC. awardedD. prohibited7. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective.B. Indifferent.C. Subjective.D. Favorable.CI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

湖南省长沙市一中高三上学期第二次月考(英语).doc

湖南省长沙市一中高三上学期第二次月考(英语).doc

湖南省长沙市一中高三上学期第二次月考（英语）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听力理解每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答第1~3题。

1. What is the woman worried about?A. Being overweight.B. Being too thin.C. Being sick.2. Wh at is the man’s attitude towards the magazine ads of weight-losing diets?A. Disbelieving.B. Confident.C. Interested.3. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman actually doesn’t mind being overweight.B. The man suggests the woman lose weight by exercise.C. The man doesn’t think the woman is overweight at all.听第二段对话，回答4~6题。

4. When will the performance start?A. At 1:00 p. m.B. At 2:00 p. m.C. At 3:00 p. m.5. Where will the two speakers go after the conversation?A. To an opera fan club.B. To a theater.C. To a museum.6. What can we learn from the conversation?A. They are late for the exhibition in the museum.B. They are foreign members of an opera fan club.C. All the opera costumes on show are handmade.听第三段独白，回答第7~9题。

2020-2021学年长沙市湘府中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2020-2021学年长沙市湘府中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2020-2021学年长沙市湘府中学高三英语二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ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thingthat can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.4. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.5. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.6. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelCThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected byletting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDThe annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives, a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050, due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable, the government recently revealed plans for the world's first 'true' floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands, a global leader in floating infrastructure (基建). According to the March 13, 2021, announcement, the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital, Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences, arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows. The developers plan to add hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures. will be attached to the surrounding islands, which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents, while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation, therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,” explains Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of Parliament. “What's more, giant, new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves, but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years. If successful, it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.12. Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A. It is the lowest-lying country.B. It will be flooded soon.C. It is running out of fresh water.D. It will be unsuitable for living.13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The prospect of MFC.B. The developers of the plan.C. The location of the residences.D. The barriers to the construction.14. What can we infer from the underlined words?A. MFC will keep waves away.B. MFC will make use of waves.C. MFC will adjust to the waves.D. MFC will work as water breakers.15. What's the writing purpose of this passage?A. To introduce a construction program.B. To appeal to people to protect nature.C. To seek international help forMaldives.D. To report the achievement of a city plan,第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020-2021学年长沙市芙蓉路学校高三英语二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AFour Online EventsThe handshake：an anthropologist’s guideWhat is its biological purpose？What are the best and worst handshakes？In this talk，scientist Ella Al-Shamahi examines the power of touch and argues the handshake is at least 7 million years old．This event will start at 18:00 pm on 25 March and will last one hour．Standard ticket price：£15(A 20％discount for those who buy the ticket before March 20.)A rescue plan for natureWhat do we need to do to restore the planet 's biodiversity and preventthe next pandemic (疫情)？Join scientist Cristian Samper as he talks about how our ignoring nature caused the pandemic-and how we can seize a unique opportunity to build back better．This free event will start at 18:00 pm on 15 April．Origins of lifeWhy is the planet the way it is？How did we get here？Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance？Research shows we live in a world driven by chance．In this talk，biologist Sean B Carroll will tell the stories of the mother of all accidents，and the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world．This event will start at 19:30 pm on 22 April and will last two hours．Standard ticket price：£18(A 10％discount for those who buy the ticket before April 17.)The truth about exerciseShould we all be hitting the gym three times a week？Should we worry about sitting to omuch？If you are strong and fit，can you get away with being inactive？In this talk，specialist Jason Gill introduces what science can really tell us about how much we need to move to live a healthy life．This event will start at 19:00 pm on May 13 and will last one hour，Standard ticket price：£12(A 15％discount for those who buy the ticket before May 8.)1.How much should you at least spend on the event about the handshake？A.£10.2．B.£12．C.£13．D.£16.2．2.From whom can you learn about the origins of life？A.Ella Al-Shamahi．B.Cristian Samper．C.Sean B Carroll．D.Jason Gill．3.What does the four online talks have in common？A.They are science-based．B.They are about cultures．C.They are related to nature．D.They are intended for the young．BYou don't generally expect to put yourself in the public eye whenyou go on vacation. However when a British couple, Jessica and Edward, flew to Crete, they found themselves attracting a lot of attention after coming across a large sum of money in the street.At first, their Crete vacation hadn't been anything outside of the norm. However, it was as they were exploring the souvenir shops that everything changed. The couple were just walking down the street when Jessica suddenly kicked something lying on the ground. It looked a bit like a make-up bag and so they assumed that someone had lost it.Without hesitation, Jessica picked up the bag and opened it. She was shocked to see a lot of money in it-a total of 7,100 Euros. There was probably a lot they could do with all that money. However, the couple didn't have it in them to steal what belonged to someone else. Going to the police was the first thought that came to mind when Jessica saw the money. She didn't consider that there was any other choice, so the couple handed over the money to the local police.The police found the owner, an elderly woman, and informed the couple that the woman wanted to meet them. When they eventually met at the police station, the woman was so overcome with emotion that she wouldn't stop hugging and blessing them, although they insisted they were just doing the right thing.News of what the couple had done quickly made its way around the island. The locals wanted to show them their gratitude. This included receiving free taxi rides and even an offer to have their hotel room upgraded. The couple appreciated the kindness, but it was all getting to be a bit too much. They just wanted to have a normal vacation.They are probably hoping that they fly a little more under the radar during their next vacation. There's only so much attention that these two lovebirds can handle.4. What is the first reaction of the couple after finding the money?A. They decided to do all with that money.B. They bought something in souvenir shops.C. They turned it over to the local police station.D. They tried to look for the owner by themselves.5. Which o£ the following can best describe the locals in Crete?A. Polite and hard-working.B. Kind and grateful.C. Sociable and honest.D. Rich and determined.6. Why do the couple hope to “fly a little more under the radar" in the last paragraph?A. They want to take fewer flights.B. They can't handle more radars.C. They hope to gain less attention.D. They don't have more money.7. What can we learn from the text?A. Good things come to kind people.B. The early bird catchesthe worm.C. Behind bad luck conies good luck.D. Money is too much for strangers.CHi, Momis a hit inChina. Since its release in early February the movie has earned more than 5 billion yuan at the box office. It is currently the second-highest-grossing film ever released in the country, and may yet overtakeWolf Worrior2, an action film from 2017.Written and directed by Jia Ling, the film is adapted from her comedy routine from 2016 which explored her relationship with her mother, who died in an accident when Ms. Jia was 19. At a time when many people have been separated from their families, the themes of grief and filial piety (孝道) inHi, Mombring agreement.The film’s impressive box office income is also a reminder of the health of the industry inChinacompared withHollywood. In the West cinemas remain closed due to lockdown or operate at limited capacity; inChina, where many restrictions have been lifted, between 50% and 75% of seats are available to book. During the Spring Festival, Chinese cinemas made an estimated $1.5 billion in ticket sales – 71% of takings at the American box office in all of 2020.With cinemas shut, film-sales agent stopped bringingHollywoodmovies to market. That has given locally made films a chance to excel. Since 2013, domestic films have taken around 60% of total box office earnings. In 2021, that number may get closer to 100%.8. What can be inferred from the first paragraph aboutHi, Mom?A. It will be a success.B.Wolf Worrior2 will be released after it.C. It is better than Wolf Worrior 2.D. It may be the first-highest-grossing film inChina.9. Which statement is NOT true according to the text?A. The film industry inChinais developing better than that inHollywood.B. The film is based on a real story.C. You can’t go to cinema because there are many restrictions.D. Many people can’t see their families often nowadays.10. What is the author’s attitude towards local films?A. NegativeB. PositiveC. IndifferentD. Skeptical11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Local Movies Arise.B. China Film Industry.C. Comedy Time.D.Hi, Mom-China’s Latest Hit.DA Hug from a Teenage BoyFifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the formsone by one.When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.12. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D. Jimmy could get along well with her.13. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A. Near Jimmy’s high school.B. At a Mother’s Day tea.C. In Nancy’s classroom.D. On a field trip.14. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A. Upset.B. Embarrassed.C. Grateful.D. Satisfied.15. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.D. The best teacher must be the best performer.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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2017下学期高三年级第二次阶段性考试英语（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How much longer will the woman wait for the bus?A. 45 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 15 minutes.2. What is the man going to do?A. Talk to more soldiers.B. Organize the information.C. Read a book about the war.3. What time will the woman arrive at her destination?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.4. How many people are in the family?A. Two.B. There .C. Four.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gym.B. At a clinic.C. At the man’s house.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. Where might the accident take place?A. On Frasier Road.B. By the bridge.C. On the freeway.7. According to the man, how long will it take to get to the freeway?A. 15-45 minutes.B. 30-45 minutes.C. 45-60 minutes.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9两个小题。

8. Who doesn’t worry about global warming?A. The man.B. The woman.C. Many scientists.9. According to the woman, what will happen in a couple years?A. Things will be normal.B. Temperatures will stay the same.C. Things will be like 15 years ago.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三个小题。

10. How many foreign languages can the man speak?A. Four.B. There.C. Two.11. What class did the man attend for three months?A. Japanese.B. French.C. Chinese.12. Who is the man?A. A salesman.B.A student.C. A language teacher.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16四个小题。

13.How many kids does the woman have？A. One.B. Two.C. Four.14. What type of car is the woman looking for?A. Something fast.B. Something safe for kids.C. Something with enough space.15. Why does the man introduce the Honda at first?A. It has four doors.B. It is the latest style.C. It is cheaper than SUVs.16. What is the woman’s final decision?A. She’ll buy the Honda.B. She’ll consider the SUV.C. She still needs to think about it.听下面一段对话，回答第17至20四个小题。

17. What should people do if they need help?A.Ask the speaker.B.Tell an air hostess right away.C.Push the button above their seat.18. Where is the flight headed?A. To Canada.B. To Beijing.C. To Chicago.19. According to the pilot, when will the flight probably arrive?A. At 4:50 p.m., Beijing time.B. At 5:00 p.m., Chicago time.C. At 10:40 p.m., Beijing time.20. What will the temperature probably be upon arrival?A.17 degrees.B.20 degrees.C.30 degrees.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ANew Annotated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan DoylePrice: ￡28. 00Publication Date: 30/11/2006Publisher’s descriptionCollects Doyle’s fifty-six classic short stories, arranged in the order in which they appeared in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century book editions, in a set complemented by four novels, editor biographies of Doyle, Holmes, and Watson as well as literary and cultural details about Victorian society.Breaking Ground by Daniel LibeskindPrice: ￡16.00Publication Date: 11/10/2006Brief introductionThis is a book about the adventure life that can offer each of us if we seize it, and about the powerful forces of tragedy, memory and hope. For Daniel Libeskind, life’s adventure has been through architecture, which he has found has the power to reshape human experience. Although often relating to the past, his buildings are about the future. This memoir（自传）of one man’s journey brings together history, personal experience, our physical environment and a fresh international vision. In the Shadow of No Towers by Art SpiegelmanPrice：￡16.00Publication Date: 02/09/2006Brief introductionOn 11th September 2001, Art Spiegelman raced to the World Trade Center, not knowing if his daughter Nadja was alive or dead. Once she was found safe -- in her school at the foot of the burning towers -- he returned home, to meditateon the trauma（创伤）, and to work on a comic strip. In the Shadow of No Towers is New Yorker Art Spiegelman’s extraordinary account of “the hijacking on 9.11 and the following hijacking of those events” by America.Light on Snow by Anita ShrevePrice: ￡14.00Publication Date: 07/10/2006Publisher’s descriptionThis is the 11th novel by Anita Shreve, the critically accepted bestseller. A moving story of love and courage and tragedy and of the ways in which the human heart always seeks to heal itself.21. Who is the writer of the book latest published among the four books?A. Arthur Conan Doyle.B. Daniel Libeskind .C. Art Spiegelman.D. Anita Shreve.22. If one would like to know something about the descriptions of the hijacking on 11th September,2001 , he or she may read ______.A. Light on SnowB. In the Shadow of No TowersC. Breaking GroundD. New Annotated Sherlock Holmes23. Of the four books listed above, there are two referring to tragedies. They are ___.A. Light on Snow & Breaking GroundB. In the Shadow of No Towers & Breaking GroundC. Light on Snow & In the Shadow of No TowersD. New Annotated Sherlock Holmes & In the Shadow of No TowersBFor years I have had no idea what I have been doing with my life. I was a 30-year-old lawyer in New York. But being a lawyer was never my dream or goal in life. I honestly wanted to be a writer. I have a great imagination and would write amazing stories in my head. But I always knew that being a writer was never possible for me because it was a better financial decision to stay a lawyer.Recently, I couldn’t fall asleep at my usual time of 10 p. m. and when I did fall asleep I had the same dream over and over again. The dream starts with me in the ocean trying to go for a swim and I’m searching for something, but I start to drown and have no control over my body. Then a light shines through the waters and when I look up all I can see is myself in a bright white room writing a novel. Then I hear a voice say repeatedly, “Now is the time to try something new!”It wasn’t just a dream; it was my opportunity to make something good out of my life. That afternoon, I quit my job at the law firm and I couldn’t have been any happier. My life started at 30, and every day since that point I haven’t stopped enjoying life. I started to write and have been on the best-sellers list for the last two months. Things have definitely turned around.Change is a good thing; it gives us an opportunity to take a chance. So my two favorite words I live by and so should you are “change and chance”.24. From the first paragraph, we can know that ________.A. the author is now 30 years oldB. It is impossible for the author to become a writerC. a lawyer can be likely to earn more than a writerD. the author prefers to be a lawyer rather than a writer25. The second paragraph mainly talks about the author’s ________.A. difficulty in sleeping at night.B. strong desire to become a writerC. wish to have a swim in the watersD. terrible swimming experience in the ocean.26. The underlined part in the 3rd paragraph probably means the author ________.A. regretted having quitted his job as a lawyerB. was unhappy after giving up his job as a lawyerC. was upset because he had to give up his job as a lawyerD. was pretty happy when he quitted his job as a lawyer27. The best title of the text might be _________.A. Lawyer or WriterB. Change and ChanceC. Change and RegretD. Risk or OpportunityCSocial change is more likely to occur in societies where there is a mixture of different kinds of people than in societies where people are similar in many ways. The simple reason for this is that there are more different ways of looking at things present in the first kind of society. There are more ideas, more disagreements in interest, and more groups and organizations with different beliefs. In addition, there is usually a greater worldly interest and greater tolerance in mixed societies. All these factors tend to promote social change by opening more areas of life to decision. In a society where people are quite similar in many ways, there are fewer occasions for people to see the need or the opportunity for change because everything seems to be the same.Within a society, social change is also likely to occur more frequently and more readily in the material aspects of the culture than in the non-material, for example, in technology rather than in values; in what has been learned later in life rather than what was learned early; in the less basic and less emotional aspects of society than in their opposite; in the simple elements rather than in the complex ones; in form rather than in substance; and in elements that are acceptable to the culture rather than in strange elements.Furthermore, social change is easier if it is gradual. For example, it comes more readily in human relations on a continuous scale rather than one with sharp dichotomies (一分为二). This is one reason why change has not come more quickly to Black Americans as compared to other American minorities, because of the sharp difference in appearance between them and white people.28.The expression “greater tolerance” in Para．1 refers to __________.A. quicker adaptation to changing circumstancesB. greater willingness to accept social changeC. greater readiness to agree to different opinions and ideasD. more respect for different beliefs and behaviors29. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE within a society?A. Social change is less likely to occur in technology than in values.B. The basic and emotional aspects of society tend to slow down social change.C. What people learned in their early times tends to change quickly.D. Strange elements are likely to quicken social change.30. Social change is easier if it takes place __________.A. among Black AmericansB. step by stepC. between Black Americans and white peopleD. between Black Americans and other American minorities31. The passage is mainly discussing __________.A. the necessity of social changeB. the way to slow down social changeC. certain factors that determine the ease with which social change occursD. how to promote social changeDWhenever we see a button, we are eager to press it because we know something will happen. This is true in most cases, for example on a doorbell and on the “on/off” button on the TV. But some buttons are actually fake, like the “close” button on a lift.Many people are in the habit of pressing the “close” button because they don’t have the patience to wait for the lift doors to shut. But lifts’“close”buttons are a complete scam (骗局), at least in the US --the doors will not close any faster no matter how hard you press.It started in the 1990s when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in the US, making sure that all lifts stayed open long enough so that people with disabilities could enter. Only US firefighters and repairmen can use the buttons to speed up the door-closing process if they have a code or special keys.But to normal lift riders, the buttons aren’t completely useless. According to psychologists, fake buttons can actually make you feel better by offering you a sense of control.“Perceived (能够感知的) control is very important. It reduces stress and increases well-being,”Ellen J. Langer, a psychology professor, said, “having a lack of control is associated with depression.”Experts have revealed that a lot of buttons that don’t do anything exist in our lives for this same purpose. For example, many offices in the US have fake thermostats (温度调节器) because people tend to feel better when they think they can control the temperature in their workspace.But psychologists found it interesting that even when people are aware of these little “white lies”, they still continue to push fake buttons because as long as the doors eventually close, it is considered to be worth the effort.“That habit is here to stay,” John Kounios, a psychology professor, said. “Eventhough I have real doubts about the traffic light buttons, I always press them. After all, I’ve got nothing else to do while waiting. So why not press the button in the hope that this one will work?”32. What was the author’s main pur pose in writing the article?A. To analyze the functions of fake buttons.B. To describe some different kinds of fake buttons.C. To explain the advantages and disadvantages of fake buttons.D. To explore people’s different habits when it comes to pushin g buttons.33. In America, the “close” buttons on lifts _______.A. are fake for the convenience of disabled peopleB. work only when people press them hard for a whileC. were specially designed to give people a sense of controlD. cannot speed up the process of closing the door in any case34. The underlined part “for this same purpose” in Paragraph 6 refers to _______.A. making people more patientB. giving people perceived controlC. helping people to build up confidenceD. making people with depression feel better35. According to John Kounios, people who press fake buttons ______.A. should give up this habitB. probably do so to kill timeC. consider what they do to be meaninglessD. don’t know that what they press i s fake第二节（共5小题: 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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