江苏省南通市2020届高三一模英语试卷及答案
2020届江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020届江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BThis past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.So return to something familiar.4. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Getting lost in a book.B. Non-stop inner anxiety.C. Chatting with the author.D. Powerful network of brain.5. What do we know about reading according to the text?A. It can treat our headache.B. It can calm down the noisy people.C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.6. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?A. People bought too many books.B. The books were too difficult to understand.C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.7. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To rid people of concern for safety.B. To present an effective reading way.C. To wake up memories of an old book.D. To recommend the book he/she reads.C“Tell her,” I whispered to my daughter as she pressed her body against mine. She folded my free arm around her little shoulders while I finished loading the groceries onto the conveyer belt.I smiled at the young cashier who had a butterfly knot tied to her black ponytail(马尾辫). My daughter was right when she'd whispered to me, “Her hair is so pretty.”“Tell her,” I repeated witha gentle push. My girl only dug her pink cheeks deeper into my side as shenervously twisted the edge of my sleeve in her small fist.The cashier looked down at my daughter, her expression showing a little concern. “My daughter thinks your hair is beautiful.” I explained.The cashier's face lit up. “You do?” This led my little one out of her hiding place. She looked up and nodded.“Thank you so much! You made my day,” the cashier said with a smile brilliant enough to compete with her highlights. My daughter returned it with a shining smile of her own.As I walked out of the store, holding my daughter's hand, I stole a glance back at the young woman. Her energy was clearly brighter now than it had: been when we first entered her line.After loading my groceries in the trunk, I climbed into the driver's seat. It was then that my daughter made a declaration, “Mom, I think I'm going to start telling everyone when I like their hair.” “You should, honey.” And she did. She still does.It's a rare occasion if we make a trip out in public without her telling someone that she loves their hair, or nails, or shirt, or shoes. To be honest, I think she even does so more than me. And it's one of my favorite things about this girl. She learned, at a very young age, that by simply telling people when you see beauty in them, you can draw out the beauty of human connection.8. Why was the author's daughter nervous in the store?A. She was frightened of the cashier.B. She was too shy to express herself.C. She was unable to pay the groceries.D. She was unhappy to greet a stranger.9. What made the cashier more energetic in her work?A. The praise from a little girl.B. The support of the customers.C. The competition environment.D. The understanding of a mother.10. What does the author think of her daughter now?A. Kind and independent.B. Lively and cheerful.C. Careful and generous.D. Smart and proud.11. What is the best title of the text?A. The Beauty Of Good MannersB. The Power In Raising Others UpC. A Girl's New Way OutOf TroubleD. A Mother's Love For Her DaughterDMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities. To our surprise, he wasn't excited as expected, but appeared extra calm. He announced that he wouldrevisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine. He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasi's success story is rare, but his reaction is not. After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person, which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest. And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university? Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings. But besides those advantages, many of these universities focus on graduate work and research, with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors. Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes. But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job. This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society. It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years. So when you choose college, you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.12. What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A. He was from a very poor family.B. He would choose the top university.C. He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D. He considered his interests when choosing his university.13. What can you infer from paragraph 2?A. Few students can be admitted to university.B. Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C. Top universities are the first choice for most students.D. American students can afford their university by themselves.14. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 4?A. FailB. SucceedC. ResearchD. Work15. What should the best university be like according to the text?A. Very large and have good instructors.B. Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C. It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D. It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.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。
2019-2020学年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAmid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.PotatoesShelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark placeYukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoes will last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" dateDried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.Peanuts● Shelf life：1 to 2 monthsPeanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” dateCanningis an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A. Potatoes.B. Tea.C. Peanuts.D. Canned fruits and vegetables.2. What is special about tea?A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?A. Shapes of cans.B. Categories of foods.C. Decline of the temperature.D. Exposure to high temperature.BOver 180 teenage girls from LixianCounty No. 1 Middle School in Longnan city, Gansu province, listened carefully to a lecture about neuroscience (神经科学). It was delivered by a director of the experimental surgery department at The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University in Xi’an.The students also joined a science class to make paper rockets to launch into the sky. A plastic bottle was connected with a long pipe joined to the end of the rocket, and students stepped heavily on the middle of the bottle so hard that the air pressure shot the rocket upward.The program started in 2016 as a one-week summer camp in Beijing that invited female students to take science courses and to interact with women in science. It aims to stir (激发) an interest in science and technology among female students.“I’m excited to take the opportunity because it’s been my biggest wish to popularize science among students. They can broaden their eyes and hopefully some of them will devote themselves to the field of neuroscience,” the director says. “It’s necessary to bring more of these activities on campus. I’m willing to communicate with teenagers, some of whom ask deep and thoughtful questions that I would never think of.”The key to science popularization is to imbue (灌输) others with the spirit of science. Some scientific and technological workers have devoted themselves to a job in a certain field and they enjoy the pleasure of scientific research. Female Chinese scientific and technological workers sometimes have to double their efforts to receive the same treatment or recognition as those male scientific workers. However, after years of continued effort, the situation will improve, showing the increasing number of female scientists in China.4. What is the purpose of the program?A. To praise the efforts of women scientists.B. To find out how much girls love science.C. To develop interest in science among girls.D. To show love for students in Western China.5. How does the director think of the program?A. Important.B. Challenging.C. Confusing.D. Serious.6. What is the most important in science popularization?A. Enjoying the fun of scientific research.B. Filling people with the spirit of science.C. Holding more scientific activities on campus.D. Forcing students to choose scientific subjects.7. What can we learn from the text?A. One can go anywhere if he/she learns science well.B. People have a stronger sense of science than before.C. Male scientists are much easily recognized than female ones.D. Thedirector graduated from Lixian County No. 1 Middle School.CMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checkedthe reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.8. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.9. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.10. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.11. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.DWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.12. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.13. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.14. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.15. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届南通市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020届南通市第一中学高三英语模拟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AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.BJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympicscan happen.”4. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.5. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.6. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.7. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upCA Singaporean company will feed airport food waste to mealworms before turning them into fish feed, aiming to cut the country's use of imported feed and offer a continuous alternative.Blue Aqua Internationalwill partner with Dnata, an air and travel services provider, to change organic waste at Singapore's Changi Airport into insect protein for aquacultural use, according to a statement Tuesday.The project looks to replace traditional fish and soybean meal as the main sources of protein for aquafeed. The insects will eat the food waste and change it into part of the body containing about 60 per cent protein. The dried baby worms will then be made into feed.These mealworms can be a continuous solution to several problems. Using a small land and giving out less carbon, they turn food waste into feed and offer an alternative source of protein. Ynsect SAS, a small French business that keeps mealworms to feed fish and pets, attracted money from investors includingIron Manmovie actor Robert Downey Jr. in a round of fund-raising last year.The deal will give Singapore's farmers access to domestically produced animal feed, which is traditionally bought from abroad. The Southeast Asian nation imports more than 90 percent of its food and has set a goal to produce a third of its food locally by 2030. It also aims to achieve a general recycling rate of 70 per cent by then. Presently, less than 20 per cent of Singapore's food waste is recycled.As part of the partnership, Dubai-based Dnata will add Blue Aqua to its list of suppliers to buy locally farmed seafood for its catering service.8. What is the function of mealworms?A. To cut the use of imported fish feed.B. To eat food waste and make fish feed.C. To domestically produce animal feed.D. To replace traditional fish and soybean meal.9. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. The producers of the feed.B. The purpose of the projectC. The advantages of the project.D. The composition of the feed.10. What can we infer about Singapore from Paragraph 5?A. It is a rich country.B. It is short of self-produced food.C. Its recycling rate is very high now.D. Its farmers don't support the deal.11. What is the text mainly about?A. A new way to produce fish feed.B.An introduction to a company.C. A plan to reduce food waste.D. A deal to protect farmers.DJennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's(学士) degree.Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) a lot to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. “Some nightsmy heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,” she says. However, her children have learned animportant lesson, witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.12. What did Jennifer do after high school?A. She helped her dad with his work.B. She ran the family farm on her own.C. She taught her sisters and brothers.D. She supported herself through college.13. Why did she choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital?A. To learn from the best nurses.B. To take care of her kids easily at night.C. To save money for her parents.D. To find a well-paid job there.14. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A. Her health.B. Her chance of promotion.C Her reputation. D. Her time with family.15. What can we learn from Jennifer's story?A. Hard work pays off.B. Love breaks down barriers.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.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。
【附20套高考模拟试题】江苏省南通市2020届高三第一次模拟测试英语试题含答案
江苏省南通市2020届高三第一次模拟测试英语试题第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．My mom once worked in a very small village school, which is__________only on foot.A．acceptable B．adequate C．accessible D．appropriate2．—What has made him in such high spirits recently?—_____ by his teacher for succeeding passing the exam.A．Being praised B．PraisedC．Having praised D．To praise3．Hard work，along with dedicated revolutionary spirit is the fundamental guarantee of success，which is ________ we should learn from the pioneers participating in the Long March.A．that B．whatC．where D．how4．(2013·福建) _____________ basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies. A．Known B．Having knownC．Knowing D．Being known5．I live in a town ______ runs a small and winding river.A．through which B．which C．in which D．where6．Mr. Wilson is a man of patience and kindness, and his good temper never ______ him.A．fails B．disappointsC．controls D．worries7．I usually do the washing up and leave the cooking to my wife，______she’s a better cook than me．A．unless B．as C．even though D．in case8．As I opened my eyes, in ______ direction I looked, I could see smiling, peaceful, calm and content faces. A．whatever B．however C．whichever D．wherever9．Everyone in the village hope d that he would ______ after a few days’ treatment.A．pick up B．come up C．keep up D．make up10．Halfway through the chapter ____ I didn’t take anything in.A．did I realize B．had I realizedC．I realized D．I would realize11．—The Kiwi fruits in this supermarket are _______ sale now, and they are sold ______ the pound.— Really? How much cheaper are they?A．for; in B．on; by C．for, by D．on, in12．— Are you still thinking about the email Tony sent you yesterday？— Oh，to tell the truth,that’s makes me feel excited.A．What B．how C．that D．why13．So far, more than 1300 hotels in Europe, Africa, Middle East region have committed to _________ in the event, with many more ________ to join the effort.A．participating; expecting B．participate; to expectC．participating; expected D．participate; to be expected14．The high-anxiety focus on reading score may have narrowed student________to knowledge about the world that can improve their reading.A．idea B．aid C．belief D．access15．Regarding China-US differences on human rights issues, Hong said the two sides can enhance mutual understanding through dialogue ______ on equality and mutual respect.A．based B．to base C．basing D．base16．If she ________ generous as she makes out she would have donated more money in the catastrophe. A．had been B．wereC．would be D．was17．Frankly, I still feel confused about _________ he could manage without access to the Internet for such a long time.A．what B．why C．that D．how18．---Hi, Johnson, any idea where Susan is?---It is class time, so she __________ in the classroom now.A．can be B．must have beenC．might have been D．should be19．In Beijing, more than 21,100 people ________ to donate their bodies by the end of 2017, as the city promoted a body donation campaign from 1999.A．have applied B．had appliedC．would have applied D．applied20．Any information of the oral test paper are regarded as strictly ______ before it is open. A．conventional B．analyticalC．controversial D．confidential第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
2020届江苏省南通、泰州等六市联考高考英语一模试卷含答案
高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V 总分得分一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.Thanks to the efforts in environmental protection， the wetland has been _____to its original appearance．（）A. restoredB. deliveredC. transferredD. drafted2.The village evolved into a major e-commerce center， and _____ the past， the villagers owed their success to the reform and opening-up policy．（）A. reviewedB. reviewingC. to reviewD. being reviewed3.-Ted has never been so rude!-He ______something he shouldn't have， but I guess he didn't mean that．（）A. has saidB. had saidC. saidD. was saying4.Jack's fellow workers often turn to him for help when trapped in trouble because he is a_____of ideas．（）A. fountainB. sessionC. diagramD. resource5.The press should expand its influence in international public opinion to make China's voice better ____in the world．（）A. hearingB. to be heardC. hearD. heard6.Taking targeted measures to help people lift themselves out of poverty，_____has been predicted， is fruitful．（）A. whatB. whichC. asD. that7.Since the match is over， we can ____by travelling and stop thinking about basketball．（）A. dive inB. switch offC. pull outD. split up8.To make a breakthrough in his scientific research, the scientist has been making a(n)amount of effort.A. modestB. miserableC. optionalD. tremendous9.-Kevin， time for the next destination!-No hurry! Another 15minutes and we _____all the exhibition rooms of the museum．（）A. am exploringB. have exploredC. will exploreD. will have explored10.If it had not been for the heroes' contributions and sacrifices， we _____such a happy life．（）A. wouldn't have ledB. wouldn't be leadingC. haven't ledD. are not leading11.The bus dropped me off and pulled away _____I realized I had left my bag on it．（）A. whileB. beforeC. afterD. since12.If we surround ourselves with people _____our major purpose， we can get their support and encouragement．（）A. in sympathy withB. in terms ofC. in honour ofD. in contrast with13.It was announced that only after the candidates' papers were collected _____to leave theroom ．（）A. had they been permittedB. would they be permittedC. that they would be permittedD. that they had been permitted 14.--What difference will it make _____we shall go to the concert on Tuesday or Saturday-They offer a discount on weekdays ．（）A. thatB. whenC. ifD. why 15.-What a mess! You're always throwing things about ．-Don't be ____， Mum ． I will tidy it up now ．（）A. hot under the collarB. on cloud nineC. off the top of your headD. down in the dumps 二、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ATravelling with skiing or snowboarding equipment can be a bit of an effort ，particularly if you're swapping between buses ，trains and planes ．Take a simpler ，more direct route to the four Alpine options on the Eurostar at London St ．Pancras International or Ashford ．La Rosi ère Great ski conditions aren't a one-off here ，thanks to the resort's high altitude and its mostly south-facing and therefore sunny-slopes ．It's a family friendly resort and kids will enjoy skiing through the trees and tunnels on adventure trail ．Sainte FoyThe slopes are quiet ，the lift queues non-existent ，and snowy forests and breathtaking mountain views dominate （控制）your eyeline ．This resort is nota place to come if you like to party，but it's a great choice for those who want to progress on wide ，empty pistes ．Mo?tiers It is a good resort for first-time skiers ．Those new to the sport can book a holiday safe in the knowledge that they're not stuck up a snowy mountain if the sport isn't for them ．The town itself has a Museum of Popular Traditions ．Tignes It may not be the prettiest resort in the French Alps ，but what it lacks in cuteness ，it more than makes up for in convenience ，taking the concept of ski-in ski-out to a whole new level ．Its high-quality snow conditions are all but guaranteed ．Need to knowYou can take one pair of skis or one snowboard on board with you in addition to your standard adult luggage allowance ．For safety reasons ，skis and snowboardshave to be kept in a protective case that covers the whole item．There's a travel class to suit every budget and style ．Though the seats are roomy and comfortable ，it's worth nothing there are no sleeper bunk beds ．With freeWi-Fi for all ，you can stay connected all the way．16.If one is looking for a peaceful and crowd-free ski resort ，he will probably choose______ ．A. La Rosi èreB. Sainte FoyC. Mo?tiersD. Tignes17.From the passage ，we can know that ______ ．A. the Eurostar offers easy access to popular Alpine ski resorts．B. there is no restriction on well-protected equipment on board．C. travelers can have a good sleep on comfortable bunk beds on boardD. free Wi-Fi is provided on board for travellers who upgrade their travel class．BWhen a driver slams on the brakes to avoid hitting a pedestrian crossing the road illegally，she is making a moral decision that shifts risk from the pedestrian to the people in thecar．Self-driving cars might soon have to make such ethical （道德的）judgments on their own - but settling on a universal moral code for the vehicles could be a tough task，suggests a survey．The largest ever survey of machine ethics，called the Moral Machine，laid out 13 possible situations in which someone's death was unavoidable．Respondents were asked to choose who to spare in situations that involved a mix of variables：young or old，rich or poor，more people or fewer．Within 18months，the online quiz had recorded 40 million decisions made by people from 233 countries and territories．When the researchers analysed these answers，they found that the nations could be divided into three groups．One contains North America and several European nations where Christianity has been the dominant （占支配地位的）religion；another includes countries such as Japan，Indonesia and Pakistan，with strong Confucian or Islamic traditions．A third group consists of countries in Central and South America，such as Colombia and Brazil．The first group showed a stronger preference for sacrificing older lives to save younger ones than did the second group，for example．The researchers also identified relationships between social and economic factors in a country．They found that people from relatively wealthy countries with strong institutions，such as Finland and Japan，more often chose to hit people who stepped into traffic illegally than did respondents in nations with weaker institutions，such as Nigeria or Pakistan．People rarely face such moral dilemmas，and some cities question whether the possible situations posed in the online quiz are relevant to the ethical and practical questions surrounding driverless cars．But the researchers argue that the findings reveal cultural differences that governments and makers of self-driving cars must take into account if theywant the vehicles to gain public acceptance．At least Barbara Wege，who heads a group working on autonomous-vehicle ethics at Audi in Ingolstadt，Germany，says such studies are valuable．Wege argues that self-driving cars would cause fewer accidents，proportionally，than human drivers do each year-but that people might focus more on events involving robots．Surveys such as the Moral Machine can help to begin public discussions about these unavoidable accidents that might develop trust．"We need to come up with a social consensus，" she says，"about which risks we are willing to take．"18.Why is it difficult to set universal moral rules for programming self-driving cars______A. Social values always change with the times．B. Moral choices vary between different cultures．C. Drivers have a preference for sacrificing the weak．D. Car makers are faced with decisions of life or death．19.The researchers conducted the study by ______ ．A. using a massive online quiz worldwideB. comparing different cultures and customsC. dividing the respondents into three groupsD. performing a series of controlled experiments20.According to the study，in which country are drivers more likely to hit a pedestriancrossing the road illegally？______A. NigeriaB. ColombiaC. FinlandD. Indonesia21.Barbara Wege would probably agree that ______ ．A. Self-driving cars will greatly improve the traffic environmentB. Accidents caused by self-driving cars might receive more attentionC. Problems involving self-driving cars might shake the public trust in societyD. Car makers needn't take the risk of solving self-driving car ethical dilemmasCStatistics often sounds like a dry subject，but sometimes it's necessary to take a statistics course to get the correct answer to this problem．Take the following case for example： a football scout （球探）hears of a player who has powered his team to a good win-loss record．His coaches think he's one of the most talented players they've seen．But the scout is unimpressed by the one practice game he sees him in；he tells his manager it's not worth trying to recruit （录用）the player．Most sports fans would think that was a pretty foolish decision，right？Athletic performance is much too variable to base an important judgment on such a small sample．But consider this problem：an employer gets an application from a junior executive （主管人员）with an excellent college record and strong references from his current employer．The employer interviews the applicant and is unimpressed．The employer tells his colleagues that it's not worthwhile recruiting him．Most people regard this as a reasonable sort of decision．But it isn't．Countless studies show that the unstructured 30-minute interview is virtually worthless as a predictor of long-term performance by any criteria that have been examined．In both cases，predictions based on references-school reports，prior performance，letters of recommendation-give a 65-75% chance of choosing the better of the two．Why do we get the athletic problem right and the employment problem wrong Because in the case of the job，unlike for athletic performance，we haven't seen hundreds of candidates in interviews of a particular type and seen how well performance in the interview correspondsto ultimate （最终的）performance in the setting we're concerned about．We haven't seen that the guy who looks like a fool in the interview turns out to be clever on the job and the guy who does well in the interview turns out to be average．The only way to see that the interview isn't going to be worth much is to be able to apply the "law of large numbers"，which assists the recognition that an interview represents a very small sample of behavior．The bottom line：there's safety in numbers．The more recommendations a person has，the more positive the outcome is likely to be for the employer．Consider the job interview：it's not only a tiny sample，it's not even a sample of job behavior but of something else entirely．Psychological theory and data show that we are incapable of treating the interview data as little more than unreliable gossip．It's just too compelling （强迫性的）that we've learned a lot from those 30minutes．My recommendation is not to interview at all unless you're going to develop an interview protocol （体系），with the help of a professional，which is based on careful analysis of what you are looking for in a job candidate．And then ask exactly the same questions of every candidate．It's harder to develop such a protocol than you might guess．But it can really pay off．22.The cases in the first two paragraphs are meant to ______ ．A. illustrate the influence of fansB. show the weaknesses of scoutsC. attach importance to interviewsD. introduce the topic of the passage23.The author believes that ______ ．A. the setting in the job interview is too artificial to be convincingB. a successful candidate usually uses tricks to cover his real charactersC. a small sample is not enough to make a generalized judgement of a candidateD. the number of candidates hasn't satisfied the requirements for a job interview24.What is the best title for the passage______A. How employees are selectedB. Where statistics are availableC. Why job interviews are pointlessD. When recommendations are neededDTens of thousands of young in Britain who are struggling with their mental health are seeking help online for problems such as anxiety, self-harm, and depression.Soaring numbers of under-18s are turning to apps, online counselling and "mood diaries" to help them manage and recover from conditions that have left them feeling low, isolated and, in some cases, suicidal.A generation of young people are attracted by being able to receive fast, personal care and advice using their phone rather than having to wait up to 18 months to be treated by an NHS mental heath professional.The shift comes as ministers prepare themselves for publication on Thursday of the firstnew figures for 13 years showing how common mental health problems are in the youngmainly as a result of the emergence of social media and its use in fuelling feelings of inadequacy.The number of under-18s using Kooth, a free online counselling (咨询的) service, has shot up from 20,000 in 2015 to 65,000 last year, and is forecast to rise further to 100,000 this year.One hundred NHS clinical commissioning groups across England, more than half the total, have now commissioned the service. It helps young people suffering from anxiety, low mood, poor self-worth or confidence, self-harm and loneliness."Young people like the fact they can talk to a counsellor either instantly, or within10minutes, for up to an hour in the evenings. They love that immediacy", said Aaron Sefi, the research and evaluation director at XenZone, the company behind Kooth."They also love the anonymity involved, because they can sign up without giving their personal details. Plus, they're in control, because they are choosing to contact us rather than being told to do so."In addition, 123, 138people in the UK download. Calm Harm, an NHS-approved app that helps people self-harm less often or not at all, between April 2017 and this month."Users tell us that Calm Harm helps with suicidal thoughts and intent, " said Dr. Nihara Krause, the consultant clinical psychologist who developed the app. "Currently 92% of our users，who are mainly female and often aged 15-21, say the urge reduced."Calm Harm is among 18 apps that NHS England has endorsed (支持) to help cope with mental ill-health. They also include Bluelce, which helps young people manage their emotions using a mood diary and automatic routing (自动转接) to emergency help numbers if their urgesto self-harm continue.Experts welcomed the trend but warned that online help must complement, not replace, face-to-face appointments with therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists."Most young people spend much of their time online, and it can feel easier for them to communicate through messaging and online services than face-to-face,"said Tom Madders, campaigns director at Young Minds, which helps people under 26."Evidence-based mental health apps and online support services can be really beneficial in helping young people to look after their own mental health, develop strategies for coping with difficult emotions, and get accessible information and advice when they need it."Claire Murdoch, NHS England's national mental health director, said: "Technology is constantly evolving and young people are usually at the forefront, so it's no surprise increasing numbers are turning to services like these which can certainly play a part, particularly when backed up by face-to-face support."The NHS's forthcoming long-term plan, due next month, will "harness (利用) all of the benefits these advancements can bring", she added.Meanwhile, 37% of the young people referred to NHS child and adolescent mental health services (Camhs) in England last year were refused help, the children's commissioner has revealed.In an analysis of Camhs care published on Thursday, the children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, says that despite promises by politicians and NHS bosses to improve access, "a vast gap remains between what is provided and what children need".While she found improvements in several areas of care, including care for eating disorders, new mothers and under- 18s in the criminal justice system, overall "the current rate of progress is still not good enough for the majority of children who require help but are not receiving it".25.Online help can be characterized as ______.A. instant, confidential and controllableB. attractive, convenient and symbolicC. effective, accessible and controversialD. considerate, authentic and impractical26.Teenagers suffer from mental problems mainly because ______.A. they lack professional guidanceB. they tend to be more self-centredC. social media make them feel less confidentD. social media keep them distant from each other27.Calm Harm helps teenagers to ______.A. keep a journal of their moodsB. manage their feeling of stressC. reduce the urge to harm themselvesD. improve their self-identity and confidence28.Experts believe that online help can ______.A. strengthen bonds between teenagers with mental illnessesB. play a role in pushing forward the cutting-edge advanceC. replace face-to-face appointments with professionalsD. serve as a complement to face-to-face appointments29.According to Anne Longfield, NHS child and adolescent mental health services ______.A. have lived up to their expectations and promisesB. are reluctant to help teenagers with mental illnessesC. will complete their ambitious forthcoming long-term planD. need to struggle to meet the increasing needs of teenagers30.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The popularity of online apps in treating teenagers' mental illnesses.B. The contrasts between online help services and face-to-face support.C. The influence of teenagers' mental illnesses on online help services.D. The drawbacks with the existing adolescent mental health services.三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共20.0分）When I was 13 years old，I stopped speaking．I'm still not exactly sure(31)一I think I felt that words got me into trouble．The boys in my class were always(32)me，telling me to shut up．One day，I (33)into uncontrollable sobs behind the sports hall．So throughout my (34)，I clammed up一dealing with the wider world only in whispers and shrugs．My isolation（孤立）led to indescribable (35)that nothing could relieve．I couldn't (36)1or socialise．Then，at 15， a psychologist saw (37)in me-She said I was in intelligent but (38)，and needed to change schools for a fresh start．My parents sent me to a different comprehensive．I knew no one and I had the chanceto(39)myself．Cheered by the psychologist's (40)in me，I worked hard and became a swot （刻苦学习的人）．As a result，my parents were (41)．Finally at 20，I was referred to a psychiatrist and he diagnosed me with a mild form of autism（自闭症）．It was such a（n）(42) to know what was happening that I cried on the bus on the way home．It took a further five years to (43)again， a decision that was as much a surprise to me as it was to everyone else．I (44)myself hard，becoming more confident．Gradually，I (45)my speech．I definitely get more than usual pleasure from the use of (46)．It's still such a fresh experience for me(47)different words-ones that can sound so complex，and carry somuch(48)．When I think of what I have(49)，I feel like crying，but I don't(50)it up anymore．Instead，I enjoy talking about it．31. A. when B. why C. how D. where32. A. encouraging B. teasing C. ignoring D. praising33. A. collapsed B. divided C. looked D. laughed34. A. teens B. experiences C. education D. life35. A. tiredness B. boredom C. loneliness D. guilt36. A. wait B. sing C. mix D. move37. A. potential B. weakness C. justice D. ambition38. A. arbitrary B. innocent C. conventional D. insecure39. A. entertain B. abandon C. comfort D. reinvent40. A. interest B. faith C. investment D. patience41. A. proud B. passive C. cautious D. curious42. A. surprise B. embarrassment C. pity D. relief43. A. complain B. connect C. study D. speak44. A. struck B. drew N C. pushed D. rushed45. A. put out B. built upC. looked throughD. took down46. A. language B. knowledge C. wisdom D. imagination47. A. discovering B. underlining C. compiling D. creating48. A. responsibility B. flexibilityC. emotionD. depression49.A. held on toB. looked forward toC. stayed away fromD. missed out on 50. A. sum B. bottle C. think D. polish 四、任务型阅读（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）51.Life can be overwhelming （令人不知所措的）．We want to do as much as we can ， see the world ， learn new things - and it ca n all get a bit too much ． Sometimes we reach a point when we feel that we can no long er be interested in everything ． We have to shut some of life out ， and we don't like tha t ． We are living under the false assumption that to know anything worthwhile takes yea rs of study ， so we might as well forget it ．But sometimes inside us rebels ． We still want to learn new things and make new thi ngs ． They don't have to be big things ． Coping with too big a challenge can be dauntin g （令人怯步的）．The secret is to be a "micromaster" by perfecting lots and lots of small things - fo r a big payoff ．A micromastery is a self-contained unit of doing ， complete in itself ， but connected to a greater field ． You can perfect that single thing and move on to bigger things ． A micromastery is the way we learn as kids ． You never absorb all the fundamentals straig ht away 一 you learn one cool thing ， then another ． Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmi halyi has written about "flow" 一 a state in which time seems to be suspended because o ur involvement in what we're doing is so great ． A micromastery ，because it is repeatable without being repetitious ， has all the elements that allow us to enter a flow state ， which produces great contentment ．As we get older our default setting （默认设置）becomes "off" not "on"． We stop getting interested in new things because we haven't g ot enough time or energy ． This is an excuse but who can blame us when we hear we ne ed 10，000hours to "master" something ． Micromastery slices through all the excuses ． You start with something so small and easy that it doesn't impact on your life except positively ．We envy the person who has a perfect French accent ， who can roll kayak ， or comp ose a poem that isn't laughable ， who can lay a brick wall that doesn't fall down ． Thes e are regarded as hard things to learn which mean a greater mastery of the filed concerne d ． But with micromastery you can start with the test piece and then - and only then - do you go back upstream to learn anything more about the new world ．Seeing the world in terms of micromasteries makes anything seem possible ． Fancy bookbinding Yoga ？ Tap dancing or tank driving ？ All have their micromasteries ． I t's very liberating - you no longer have to feel trapped in your day job． You will start ， in a small way ， to get your life back from the idea that the world seems to push on us that we should do just one thing all our lives ．An annoying situation We are too （1）______ to accomplish everything we areinterested in and sometimes we have to make a trade-off ．We take it for granted that anything worthwhile doesn't have an （2）______ payoff ，so we might as well forget it ．A practicalapproach ? Instead of accomplishing big things ，the secret is to be a micromaster by starting （3）______ ．Facts about amicromaster It is connected to a greater field ．We can （4）______ upon small successes to achieve greatness．y ?It enables us to have a good command of important things in a（5）______ way．It can help enter a flow state when we are（6）______ in whatwe are doing．For the adults who lack time and energy to try new things， itcan have a （7）______ impact on their lives．Instead of envying the achievers，we can （8）______ theunknown world by starting with the test piece．ConclusionA micromastery can help us to liberate our minds and （9）______ our boundaries．?For a satisfied life，be a （10）______of small things．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）52.请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章．Many people spend more than four hours per day on WeChat， and it is redefining the word "friend"． Does friending someone on social media make him or her your friendin real lifeThose with whom you attended a course together， went to a party and intended to co operate but failed take up most of your WeChat "friends"． In chat records， the only m essage may be a system notification （通知），"Somebody has accepted your friend request" or " You have accepted somebody's friend request"．Sometimes when seeing some photos shared on "Moments"，you even need several minutes to think about who this person is and when you became "friends"．Also， you may be disturbed by mass messages sent from your unacquainted "friends "， including requests for voting for their children or friends． You would have thought about removing this type of "friends" and sort out your connections． But actually you did not do that as you were taught that social networking is valuable to one's success． T hen， with fantasies， you keep amplifying （增加）your "friends" in social media and click "like" on some pictures that you are not really in terested．【写作内容】1．用约30个单词概括上述利用微信交友的现象；2．用约120个单词谈谈你如何看待微信交友，然后用2-3个理由或论据支撑你的观点．【写作要求】1．写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；3．不必写标题．【评分标准】内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当．答案和解析1.【答案】 A【解析】本题考查动词的词义辨析．restore恢复、修复；deliver递送、传送；transfer 转让、转移；draft起草、制定．根据句意可知答案．故选：A．幸亏环境保护方面的努力，这片湿地已经恢复到原有的面貌．本题考查动词的词义辨析．要求考生首先在掌握所给四个选项的具体含义和用法的基础上，然后根据句意选出正确的答案．2.【答案】 B【解析】答案：B．考查现在分词．根据句意：该村发展成为一个重要的电子商务中心，回顾过去，村民们的成功归功于改革开放政策．在and并列句中，the villagers 与动词review之间是主谓关系，所以用现在分词在句中做状语．故选：B．该村发展成为一个重要的电子商务中心，回顾过去，村民们的成功归功于改革开放政策．现在分词的解题关键是看动词与逻辑主语的关系，当逻辑主语是分词动作的执行者的时候，是一种主谓关系，就用现在分词．现在分词具有正在进行主动意义．3.【答案】 C【解析】考查一般过去时．根据上文可知，他说的话应是在此之前发生的，要用一般过去时态．故C项正确．其它三项不符合语境．故选：C．--特德从来没有这么粗鲁过！--他说了不该说的话，但我想他不是故意那样的．解答此类问题要了解各种时态的基本含义，并区别各种时态之间的差异，了解某些时态的特殊用法，然后结合语境选择正确答案．4.【答案】 A【解析】句意：当杰克的同事们陷入麻烦的时候，他们经常找他求助，因为他是好主意的源泉。
2020年江苏省南通中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案
2020年江苏省南通中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.1. What can you do inPrague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In thechurchofOberndorf.B. InHohensalzburgCastle.C. InMirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BOne rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn’t sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren’t together. She wasflusteredand looked embarrassed.Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman’s mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride: “I’ve been there”.Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused onour own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend, Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone’s uncomfortable—because we’re all in this together.4. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. angryB. anxiousC.scaredD. upset5. What does the woman mean by saying “ I’ve been there”in the third paragraph？A. The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B. The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C. The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D. The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.6. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B. Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C. The author’s friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.D. One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.7. The passage isintended to _______.A. show a harmonious world by telling some touching storiesB. praise those who are willing to help others in emergenciesC. appeal to readers to give timely help to those in needD. illustrate some ways of helping others in detailCThe Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, an area of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months, they haven’t paid a cent.ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions (住宅开发项目) in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes. But inside, special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keeping indoor warmth winter.The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid(电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power that they get from the grid, minus the kilowatts(千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times," says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive. For the consumer, it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.8. Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?A. They want to cut down their utility' expenses.B. They want to know if they are able to pay.C. They want to see how much they have saved.D. They want to avoid being overcharged.9. What is special about the ZEH communities?A. They are built in harmony with the environment.B. They have created cutting edge technologies.C. They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.D. They aim to be independent in power supply.10. What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company?A. More pressure at peak timeB. Reduced operational costs.C. Increased electricity output.D. Less profits in the short term.11. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community __________.A. is a worthy investment in the long runB. is but a dream for average consumersC. gives the owner great tax benefitsD. contributes toenvironmental protectionDSomeday soon an emoji (表情符号)might really save lives.Hiroyuki Komatsu is a Google engineer who suggested adding a series of new emojis to the standard emoji library. It could help those with food allergies (过敏)understand what they are eating anywhere inthe world. Emojis should cover characters representing major food causing allergies. They make people understand what are used in foods even in foreign countries and safely select meals.Emojis are universal because they are chosen and developed by the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit company that oversees, develops and maintains how text is represented. This is in regards to all software products and standards. It's thanks to the Unicode Standard that when you text a friend six pizza emojis, they’ll see those six pizza pieces on their phone. This is true regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android.Because emojis are everywhere and visual(视觉的),they could be helpful for restaurants and food packagingdesigners. They can communicate whether a product is made with common causing-allergy food. But as Komatsu’s advice argues, many of the most common causing-allergy foods are missing or poorly represented by the present emoji library. For example, there is an emoji for octopus, but nothing for squid. There is a loaf of bread that could symbolize grain, but a picture of wheat could be clearer. The emojis can be more direct when symbolizing foods.It’s not uncommon for the Unicode Consortium to add new emojis to the library: several food-related emojis were put into use last June, including some long-waited food emojis. Apple included support for multiracial emojis in a recent iOS update. An artist even recreated Moby-Dick in emoji characters. Some might be sorry for the continuing death of the written word if Komatsu’s suggestion is accepted, but look on the bright side: if you ever see that happy poop on a box, you’ll know to stay away.12. How will emojis save lives according to the text?A. By showing what the food contains visually.B. By telling the safest places in the world.C. By teaching people how to treat allergies.D. By adding standard emojis about safety.13. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A. Emojis have the same meanings around the world.B. The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit company.C. What emojis represent is different in different places.D. Different mobile operating systems have different emojis.14. What can be the reason for Komatsu’s advice?A. Emojis are easy to mix up.B. Present emojis are not enough.C. Emojis can't interest most users.D. Emojis can't represent foods directly.15. What is the author’s attitude to Komatsu's suggestion?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Supportive.D. Uninterested.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。
江苏省南通市2020届高三基地学校第一次大联考英语试题、参考答案和详解
2020届江苏省南通市高三基地学校第一次大联考英语试题第I卷（三部分，共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听下面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.What does Simon plan to do on the weekend?A.Go camping.B. Watch a match.C. Play football.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B. Stewardess and passenger.C. Husband and wife.3.Where will Jason probably go first?A.The party hall.B. The barber's.C. Jennifer's home.4.What does the woman mean?A.She doesn't like the movie.B.She won't sit next to Alan.C.She enjoys talking to Alan.5.Why does the man talk to the woman?A.To have a driving lesson.B.To get a train ticket.C.To report his loss.第二节听下面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。
2020届江苏省南通市高三第一次调研英语试题(解析版)
南通市2020届高三第一次调研测试英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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分，满分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. What will the man probably drink?A. Real coffee.B. Instant coffee.C. Hot chocolate.2. What will the man do first?A. Pick up lunch.B. Visit the bank.C.Go to the post office.3. What did the woman fail to see?A. A disabled person.B.A sign.C.A parking lot.4. Why does the boy like sharks?A. They are great swimmers.B. They make funny sounds.C.They are very smart.5. What is the time?A. 6:00 p.m.B. 9:00 p.m.C.10:00 p.m.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What kind of coffee does the man usually have?A. Italian.B.Brazilian.C.French.7. Where are the speakers?A. In an office.B.In a restaurant.C.In a coffee shop.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2020年南通市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020年南通市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBFor as long as I can remember, my body and I have shared a relationship of discontent. Growing up, I was skinnier than the other kids and at five I was told I wasn't attractive and that I must put on some weight. But no matter how much I ate, I stayed thin for years until adolescence. Then I started putting on weight almost immediately. I remember feeling happy as I began to fill out. However, my joy didn't last long.I was thirteen when I was first called fat. Friends and neighbours would make jokes on my big size. As I entered my late teens, I had completely lost confidence in my body and, subsequently, in myself. Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards, I was convinced that if I wanted to be loved, I needed to offer more, doing anything to please everyone around.I entered adulthood thinking I wasn't “enough”—an idea that was seeded not only by the fact that “skinny” is celebrated, but also by the language associated with accounts of losing weight—selfimprovement, discipline—all virtues. Being fat quickly categorizes you as lazy and undisciplined. Consumed by thoughts of the way my body looked, I didn't notice the other ways my body needed attention. I failed to realize, for example, that my period was much heavier and more painful than ever before. Actually I developed a rare disease and later I had two surgeries.I was always made to feel that my weight was the root of a lot of problems in my life; I have learnt this is not true. After a lot of selfreflection and some professional help, I realized I never learnt to like myself. While two decades of selfhatred cannot be undone overnight, I have taken first steps to acceptance.I am now much lighter than before, in body and mind. There are days I find voices on social media saying I am too fat to be loved or to be worthy, but I am learning not to focus on that thought for long. As long as I like myself, just the way I am, opinions at the end of the day are just water off a duck's back.4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. She could change her weight at will.B. She had different beauty standards from others.C. She tried to love others to build her confidence.D. She was greatly influenced by others' opinions.5. Why did the author think she wasn't “enough”?A. She was poorly disciplined.B. She failed to celebrate “skinny”．C. She was labelled as lazy for her weight.D. She put on more weight after entering adulthood.6. What caused the author to make a change?A. Her lighter body.B. A troublesome illness.C. Popular beauty standards.D. Others' critical comments.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Beauty matters.B. Opinions vary.C. Worth your weight.D. Beyond your limits.CFrom Mozart to Metallica, tons of people enjoy listening to various types of music while they paint, write, or draw. Most believe that music helps increase creativity, but an international study conducted by English and Swedish researchers is challenging that view. The study results wereechoedby scientists fromLancasterUniversity, and theUniversityofGavle, saying their findings show music actually weakens creativity.To reach their conclusions, researchers had volunteers complete verbal problems designed to inspire creativity while sitting in a quiet room, and then again while music played in the background. They found that background music significantly weakened the volunteers’ ability to complete tasks connected with verbal creativity. The team also tested background noises like those commonly heard in a library, but found that such noises had no influence on subjects’ creativity.The tasks were simple word games. For example, volunteers were given three words, such as dress, rise, and flower. Then, they were asked to find a single word connected with all three that could be combined to form a common phrase or word. The single word, in this case, would be “sun” (sundress, sunrise, sunflower). Volunteers completed the tasks in either a quiet room, or while listening to two different types of music: rock music or light music“We found strong evidence of weakened performance when playing background music in comparison to quiet background conditions,” says co-author D. Neil McLatchie ofLancasterUniversity. He and his colleagues find that music negatively influences the verbal working memory processes of the brain, preventing creativity. Also, as far as the library background noises having seemingly no effect, the study’s authors believe that was the case because library noises create a “regular state” environment that doesn’t affect concentration.“To conclude, the findings here challenge the popular view that music increases creativity, and instead show that music, whatever type it is, is always a disadvantage for creative performance in problem solving,” the study reads.8. The underlined word in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by ________.A. challengedB. acceptedC. doubtedD. heard9. What were the volunteers asked to do in the study?A. To play music.B. To combine given words.C. To create new words.D. To connect words with music.10. What can we infer from the study?A. Quiet background inspires creativity best.B. Library noise does no harm to creativity.C. Music has a bad effect on language ability.D. Music types matter in creative performance.11. Which is the main idea of the passage?A. Quiet Environments Prevent Concentration.B. Background NoiseAffects Concentration.C. Composing Music Weakens Creativity.D. Listening to Music Reduces Creativity.DWhen almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a thirdconcedethat it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor（因素）— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.13. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.14. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.15. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. Itwill fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020年江苏省南通中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen the weather is bad or when the flu breaks out, we can let the kids do some fun things at home, which can be beneficial to kids.Reading out loudIf your children are young enough, don't forget to read books to them out loud! Few children dislikehaving a good book read to them, and it's great for the development of their brains. However, if your children are a bit older and have moved onto more advanced books, there is always the choice of listening to an audiobook. This can also be done while they're doing something else.Playing board gamesMaybe your children's table is full of board games, which have been forgotten for a long time. It's a good time to bring them out when playing outside is no longer a choice. Surely, playing board games is a great way to connect with children. In addition, many board games are designed to get children thinking!Having a dance partyConsidering that all you need is a speaker or maybe just a phone, you can have a dance party wherever you are! This is a great way to get kids’ bodies moving when they are inside. Play some of your children's favorite music and let them dance to it. Not only is it good exercise, but it will help your children feel time is flying!Doing jigsaw (拼图) puzzlesFor most people that have children, it's common to have at least one jigsaw puzzle at home. Jigsaw puzzles are great because everyone can do them on their own time. Besides, your whole family will have a sense of achievement when everyone is smiling over the finished product.1. What do reading out loud and playing board games have in common?A. They both develop children's team spirit.B. They both improve children's listening ability.C. They both do good to children's thinking ability.D. They both focus on interaction between children.2. Which of the following combines exercise and music?A. Reading out loud.B. Playing board games.C. Doing jigsaw puzzles.D. Having a dance party.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To list four interesting children's parties.B. To recommend four children's favorite books.C. To introduce some activities for children inside.D. To show some funny things for children outside.BKamikatsu, 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.4. 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.5. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.6. 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.7. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.CImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World CupGames wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.8.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.10. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.DThere is no such thing as a “safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain's gray matter-regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.“The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter,“ Topiwala said via email. "Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“ she explained. "While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0. 8%), it was a greater contribution than other "modifiable" risk factors," she said, explaining that modifiable risk factors are “ ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging.”The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. They found that there was no "safe" level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it. They also found no evidence that the type of drink— such as wine, spirits or beer—affected the harm done to the brain. However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge-drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that there's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health," Sadie Boniface, head of research at the UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies, said via email. "We also shouldn't forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks. ”12. What is the function of gray matter?A. Control the mount of alcoholB. Process informationC. Scan the brainD. Predict the performance on memory13. Which is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?A. Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.B. With people getting older, brain volume reduces.C. Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.D. The less people drink alcohol, the more the volume of their gray matter.14. Which is one of the "modifiable" risk factors?A. SmokingB. AgingC. DeathD. Disease15. What is the main idea of the text?A. The mount of alcohol is not related to people's health.B. People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.C. People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.D. Theresa great deal of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for health.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。