山东省潍坊市 2020届高三下学期综合模拟考试(二)英语试卷

英语试题（二）

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第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5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。

A

With over 2.4 million visitors every year,Cinque Terre is one of the most-visited regions in Italy. Cinque Terre is truly special. The five candy-colored fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Comiglia, Vemazza, and Monterosso al Mare are built into cliffs over the clean and brightly-shining Ligurian Sea. Whether you’re visiting the region for a few days or a few weeks, these are the experiences you should add to your trip pleasure.

★Take a scenic hike.

It’s easy to visit each of the attractive villages on foot. The most popular hike is the coastal path Sentiero Azzuro. It links all five villages and offers extremely beautiful scenery of the sea, architecture and vineyards(葡萄园). It takes about six hours to go across,with short breaks, but most people are going to stop in the villages for food and swimming.

★Eat seafood in a cone(锥形).

Dessert lovers might think that Italian ice-cream is the best thing to be served in a cone but make room for seafood cones as well. Thanks to its coastal location, Cinque Terre is full of seafood restaurants.

★Get on a boat.

If the weather cooperates, take the time to get out on the water. The villages look very beautiful from a boat. The cheapest and easiest way is to jump on the public ferry from one of the villages to the next, but these boats are often crowded. It’s far more relaxing to take a private cruise, which departs from the docks in Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vemazza, and Monterosso al Mare.

★Take the train.

Cinque Terre’s train system is one of the most scenic in Europe. The high-speed train runs through each of the five villages every 20 minutes or so. And the whole line is directly on the coast, offering lovely views of the Ligurian Sea and rocky cliffs.

1. What is special about the five candy -colored fishing villages?

A. Their special location.

B. Their long history.

C. Their delicious foods.

D. Their friendly villagers.

2. What is the favorite food for the hikers in the five villages?

A. Italian noodles.

B. Italian ice-cream.

C. Italian wines.

D. Seafood cones.

3. What is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food?

A. Taking a private ferry to the villages.

B. Walking with short breaks on the coast.

C. Taking a scenic hike along the coastal path.

D. Taking the train running through the villages.

B

It can be a real struggle trying to learn a new language. I had always enjoyed learning languages in school, but only recently did I start learning German. I found that I could understand and learn individual words easily, but when it came to literature, I really struggled. That was when my tutor at university suggested reading some children’s books printed in the target language.

At first, I felt a bit silly going on a hunt for a book designed for someone half my age, but then I realized that everyone has to start somewhere. As children, we are given these basic texts to familiarize our brains with certain vocabulary and writing structures, and from there, we can learn and develop. I started with books which are taught to us as children in the UK. I managed to find Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.

The beauty of reading books that were introduced to you as a child is that you are already familiar with the plot. As a result, you can work out some of the definitions of words with your prior knowledge of the story. At first, I used to read with the book in one hand and a dictionary in the other, but this method did not work well for me. The method I would recommend is to read a chapter of your chosen children’s book and at the end o f that chapter, highlight the words you do not know and then look up the definitions. If you can wait a bit before you use a dictionary, you may be surprised what you can get merely from the context of the sentence in the story. Additionally, a lot of chil dren’s books have pictures which may give you a clue as to what or to whom the passage is referring.

4. Why was the author advised to read children’s books?

A. She was weak in reading great works.

B. She was slow to learn language.

C. S he liked children’s literature.

D. S he couldn’t remember any words.

5. What can be got from children’s books according to the passage?

A. Vocabulary and listening skills.

B. Learning methods.

C. Words and structures.

D. Designing skills.

6. What surprised the author while reading children’s books?

A. Grasping the context from the pictures.

B. Looking up the definitions of words from a dictionary.

C. Getting familiar with the plots of the story.

D. Understanding the words simply from the context.

7. What can be the best title of the passage?

A. Reading Children’s Books

B. The Way of Learning Languages

C. The Method of Using Dictionary

D. My Good Reading Habits

C

With self-driving vehicle technology rapidly advancing, many companies are turning to autonomous robots for the final leg of the delivery process, from the store or local distribution center to the customer. The latest to join the trend is e-commerce giant Amazon. Following a successful eight-month test run in Snohomish County, Washi ngton, the company’s Scout robots have been making the rounds of Irvine, California, since August 6, 2019.

The six-wheeled Scout is about the size of a large cooler with the capacity to carry small or medium-sized packages. The battery-powered vehicle, which moves at a regular walking pace, has been programmed to avoid pedestrians, animals, and unexpected obstacles, such as garbage cans. Its powerful sensors can also detect the movement of a car backing out of a driveway.

To accelerate Scout’s development a nd bring it nationwide sooner, the company has created several detailed virtual maps of American suburbs and conducted trial deliveries to homes there.

Though Amazon has not shown how Scout ensures the delivery is picked up by the right person, it most likely requires the customer to apply a unique code, texted to them prior to the delivery, to unlock the store box. Also unclear is the number of deliveries Scout can complete before its battery needs to be recharged. Though the initial tests are being conducted with a human for company, the robot will be autonomous in the future. Its location, however, will be tracked at all times-if

someone attempts to steal Scout, Amazon employees will be instantly sensed.

However, the eco-friendly robots are unable to climb stairs or open gates, which means that they can only reach consumers who live on the ground level. Additionally, the robots are unable to leave packages at the front door if the customers are not home. Whether these problems get resolved remains to be seen. For now, it appears that humans will still be needed to achieve the ever-growing demand for home and office deliveries.

8.What are many companies developing autonomous robots for?

A. Final tests.

B. The so-called last mile.

C. Robots’ safety.

D. Delivery speed.

9.What can we infer about Scout from paragraph 2?

A. It looks like a cooler.

B. It adjusts its speed accordingly.

C. Its sensors play a key role.

D. It will be widely used soon.

10.What does the underlined phrase "prior to" in paragraph 4 mean?

A. before

B. after

C. in front of

D. due to

11.From which is the text probably taken ?

A. A biology textbook.

B. A health magazine.

C. A newspaper.

D. A travel brochure.

D

Wood has many great characteristics that make it the perfect building material. It is cheap, durable(耐用的), easily available, and most importantly, environmentally sustainable. The one thing it is not, is transparent(透明的). Now thanks to a team of scientists at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the material may even be able to add that feature to its already impressive list.

Lead researcher Dr. Lars Berglund said he was inspired to create the transparent wood after learning how Japanese researchers had developed a see-through paper for use in flexible display screens for electronic devices. The team began by pulling out the wood’s lignin(木质素). The lignin-free wood was then dipped into a polymer(聚合物)and baked at a temperature of 158F for four hours. The result was a hybrid product that was not only stronger and lighter than the original wood but also, almost transparent. The researchers were able to adjust the level of transparency by varying the amount of the polymer injected and also by changing the thickness of the wood.

While scientists have previously created a see-through wood for small-scale applications like computer chips, the transparent wood is the first one being

considered for large scale applications. The researchers, who revealed their findings in Biomacromolecules on April 11, picture using the transparent wood in buildings to allow for more natural light, or to create windows that let in the desired amount of light without sacrificing privacy.

Wood that allows light to pass through could lead to a brighter future for homes and buildings. Berglund also thinks the wood could play a significant role in the design of solar panels. The semi-transparent material would be able to keep light longer and give it more time to interact with the conductor, thus resulting in better solar efficiency. Additionally, substituting the currently used glass with this new product would help solar energy manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and lower the cost. They are now experimenting with ways to scale up the manufacturing process so that the transparent material is cost-effective to make and easy to use.

12. What does the underlined part "that feature" in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A. Cheapness.

B. Durability.

C. Sustainability.

D. Transparency.

13. Which of the following is not the process in which the transparent wood is made?

A. Dip the wood into a polymer.

B. Reduce the amount of the polymer.

C. Make the wood lignin-free.

D. Bake the wood for some time.

14. What’s the purpose of using the transparent wood in buildings?

A. To protect privacy.

B. To scale out applications.

C. To get more natural light.

D. To observe more clearly.

15. What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A. The bright future of the transparent wood.

B. The wood’s role in the design of solar panels.

C. The disadvantages of the currently used glass.

D. Solar energy manufacturers’ carbon footprint.

第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

If you are thinking about redecorating the home,you are probably searching about interior(室内的)decoration ideas.Redecorating presents a great chance to reflect your personality by displaying your style and interests. It will be easy to redecorate the home if money is not a restriction. 16 Here are some tips on how to do so.

Search some magazines. You can get dozens of home interior decoration ideas from countless magazines and TV programs. Some programs tend to show less costly interior decoration ideas. 17 It’s a good way of comparing different styles.Here you can make distinction between broad styles, country, contemporary, etc.

Fond of primitive style. If you are fond of primitive or traditional style,

warmer colors are the best for the room. These colors go with all kinds of cloth of old style and wooden furniture. 18

Modern style. If you like modern styles, use brighter colors instead of white and off white. Home decoration of these styles includes minimum disorder and a lot of free space and light. Leather furniture matches the room：white or black with contrasting throw cushion(靠垫)per seating place. 19

20 This often occurs anyway, especially if the people give you furniture or you inherit(继承)the same. If you wish to combine different pieces of furniture from different styles, you need to bridge a gap between them. This Call be done easily with materials like throw pillows, wall hangings and carpets.

A. A white one on a black sofa suits here.

B. There is nothing wrong in mixing two styles.

C. Another effective and affordable option is by surfing the internet.

D. The combinations and possibilities in the first decoration are endless.

E. Autumn colors go well to produce warm, friendly and pleasant atmosphere.

F. Nevertheless, the question for most is how to redecorate the home within limited

budget.

G. The walls tend to have one or two pieces of wall art rather than 6 to 10 of

the older time.

第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最住选项。

When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight A student, I believed I could 21 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 22 in class.

When I took the first exam of my best subject English, I was 23 to find a 77, C plus, on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 24 . I decided to try harder, and I read the books more carefully, but got another 77 again. I 25 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 26 .

One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I redoubled my effort and, for the first time 27 the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my effort did no good and everything 28 as before.

The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what 29 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C pluses. I might as well kiss the 30 goodbye.

I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 31 myself to a movie. The next day

I decided for once I’d have 32 with a test. A Week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office. He 33 to be expecting me, “ If I gave you the As you 34 , you wouldn’t continue to work hard.”

I stared at him 35 that his analysis and strategy(策略)were correct.

I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A plus. The next year I received my scholarship. I always remembered professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.

21. A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get

22. A. sought B. presented C. exchanged D. obtained

23. A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious

24. A. unchanged B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved

25. A. quarreled B. reasoned C. bargained D. chatted

26. A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view

27. A. memorized B. considered C. accepted D. learned

28. A. stayed B. went C. worked D. changed

29. A. grade B. answer C. lesson D. comment

30. A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject

31. A. helped B. favored C. treated D. relaxed

32. A.fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks

33. A. happened B. proved C. pretended D. seemed

34. A. valued B. imagined C. expected D. welcomed

35. A. remembering B. guessing C. supposing D. realizing

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式

Qiang Shuping was so busy making cloth shoes 36 she didn’t even rest during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The woman from Baipu county, Jiangsu province, 37

(make) shoes since she was 19 years old, and this year marks her 31st year making cloth shoes. She spends the entire day in her tiny studio, which measures less than

10 square meters altogether, filled with cloth shoes in 38 (variety) stages

of completion.

Nowadays, many stores make cloth shoes 39 (use) machines, but Qiang sticks to the technique of making shoes entirely 40 hand. She says the shoes 41 (produce) by machine are not of the same quality as handmade ones. The handmade cloth shoes are more durable (耐用的) and comfortable, 42 (soft), and absorb sweat better.

Some people buy cloth shoes out of nostalgia (怀旧), while 43 trust their quality. Making shoes isn’t 44 profitable job, but Qiang still insists as she wants to preserve the craft and pass it down to the younger generation.

Handmade cloth shoes are also called qian ceng di (shoes with a thousand layers), 45 can date back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty (1050—221 BC). In 2009, the making technique of qian ceng di was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.

第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)

第一节 (满分15分)

假设你叫李华,你听说即将来你校任职的外籍教师David需要一名学生助手,你想自荐

做他的助手。请你用英语写一封自荐信,要点包括：

1.写信目的；

2.你作为助手的优势；

3.表达期待。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

第二节(满分25分)

阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写

的词数应为150左右。

When a tornado touched down in a small town nearby, many families were left completely ruined. One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A young woman stood in front of an entirely ruined home. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downcast. Clutching(紧握) at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear. The article that went with the picture gave the clothing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity

to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I taped the picture

of the young family to our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to my

seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan.

“These poor people now have nothing,” I said.“We’ll share what we have with

them.”

I brought three large boxes and placed them on the living room floor, encouraging

the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things.

Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods

and foods that they no longer needed.

Meghan walked up with Lucy, her much-loved doll, hugged tightly to her chest.

She stopped in front of the box, gave her doll a final kiss, then laid her gently

on top of the other toys.

“Oh,Honey,” I said.“You don’t have to give Lucy.You love her so much.”

Meghan nodded seriously, “Lucy makes me happy,Mommy. Maybe she’ll ma ke that

other little girl happy, too.”

The boys had watched, open-mouthed,when their sister placed her favorite doll

in the box.____________________________________________________________

I looked at my children for a long moment._________________________________

参考答案

1--3 ADC 4--7 ACDA 8--11BCAC 12--15DBCA 16-20 FCEAB

21-25 ABADB 26—30BDBAA 31--35 CADCD

36．that 37．has made/has been making 38．various 39．using 40．by

41.produced 42．softer 43．others 44．a 45．which

应用文写作：

Dear David,

Hearing that you are coming to teach in our school next semester and want an assistant, I think I am qualified for the job.

Firstly, being one of the top ten students in our school, I am able to speak f luent English. Secondly, I can use the computer skillfully. What’s more, I have a gift for communicating with others and I am always ready to help others. So I’m sure to be helpful in your work.

I’ll appreciate it if I have the chance to be your assistant.

Yours,

Li Hua 读后续写：

The boys had watched，open-mouthed，when their sister placed her favorite doll in the box. Without a word，the boys rose and went to their rooms and came back carrying their favorite toys to the living room. Astonished，I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan’s action meant.I think all of them want to make these poor people who have nothing happy like them. Swallowing back tears，I pulled all three of them into my arms.

I looked at my children for a long moment.I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes，too. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week. I hoped the young woman in the picture would love it as much as I did. What Meghan did taught me a lesson that the true spirit of donating is to give with your heart.