2020届江苏省无锡市高考英语模拟试卷解析版
-Hold on．
According to the weather report people ______ have some relief by the end of the week
．（ ）
A. would
B. should
C. need
D. shall
8. His heart ______ with pride as he watched his daughter collect her prize at a graduation
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C. which
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6. Among the crises that face humans ________ the lack of natural resources．（ ）
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B. are
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D. are there
7. -These winter days are getting to be more than I can take．
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9. Bathing crabs are raised in the Yangcheng Lake for at least six months，
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lived in Iran _______ she was five before moving to Zimbabwe．（ ）
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D. innovation
11. It's that time of year again，
when Alipay ______ us just how much we've been spending， and on what．（ ）
A. reminds
B. reminded
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1. _____a reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Repub
lic of China，
4. What we are looking for are Chinese universities to work with _______ have the objecti
ve of having the most impact on the whole of society．（ ）
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C. Being addressed
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_ we call polite society．（ ）
A. what
B. in what
C. which
D. in which
15. -Mom，I'll stay in to accompany my grandpa this evening．
3. The initial thrill of being in Hainan _______ when it rained day after day in the last sum
mer vacation．（ ）
A. took off
B. wore off
C. paid off
D. pulled off
B. gets on my nerves
C. beats my brains out
D. pulls my legs
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B. who
C. those that
D. where
5. The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to _______
_ e-cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．（ ）
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12. -It really annoys me when a person's cell phone goes off during a movie？
-Yeah， me too． It really _________．（ ）
A. costs me an arm and a leg
ies， ________ former colonies of Britain or France．（ ）
A. many of whom
B. many of them
C. many of which
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14. Country people don't pretend to have these ridiculous manners which are necessary ____
江苏省无锡市2020年高考英语模拟试卷含答案
discounts______ high sales volumes created by enthusiastic buyers．（ ）
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B. in regard to
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， which has aroused a growing concerns among us．（ ）
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C. being tested
D. testing
9. Cristiano Ronaldo， who won four Champions League titles in nine seasons， makes it
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2020届无锡市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届无锡市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFilms to watch in MarchGretaA lonely young waitress finds a handbag on aNew Yorksubway train. Luckily, the address is inside, so she returns it to the piano teacher who left it there. She then discovers that the piano teacher makes a habit of dropping bags around the city on purpose to make new friends. Directed by Neil Jordan, the actors are attractive. Grace Moretz is the waitress and Isabelle Huppert is the one who admires her. Thanks to them, Greta winds up being far more enjoyable than it has any right to be.The AftermathThe Aftermath is one of the few World WarⅡ-related films. Based on Rhidian Brook’s novel,this touching romantic movie is starred by Keira Knightley, who is the wife of a British officer. She hates the Germans because her son was killed in an air raid. But is there a chance that a tall, dark andhandsome man might persuade her to overcome her hate?Captain MarvelIt took Marvel Studios a decade to finally make a female superhero. It’s also the first Marvel film to be directed by a woman, who has directed Half Nelson and Missisippi Grind. Captain Marvel is set in the 1990s. The Oscar-winning Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a US Air Force fighter pilot, while Samuel L Jackson, as usual, plays Nick Fury.DumboDumbo is a classic Disney cartoon, who has big ears and there have been plenty of those kind of movies in recent years.Burtonalways has inspirations to direct such kind of movies from Edward Scissorhands to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Magical figures have always been his favorite characters.1. What makes Captain Marvel special?A. Winning Oscar.B. Its female director.C. Time setting.D. A woman pilot.2. Which film is better for a 7-year-old kid to watch?A. The AftermathB. Captain MarvelC. GreteD. Dumbo3. Where can you most probably read the text?A. Reader’s DigestB. NatureC. Scientific AmericanD. National GeographicBPeople saved a 20-foot orca (虎鲸) that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour, labor-intensive life-saving operation. Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th. The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m. local time. Chance Strickland, the captain of a private yacht in Alaska, and his crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area. People on other boats stopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal. “There were tears coming out of its eyes,” Mr. Strickland told the local newspaper. “It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on the orca, which seemed to liven it up. It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was called in, which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca, which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded (搁浅) for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean. The group efforts of Strickland’s crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.4. Why did birds circle above the orca?A. They were eager to eat it.B. They wished to protect it.C. They were attracted by the people.D. They wanted to find a place to rest.5. What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A. Posted pictures online.B. Called friends for help.C. Took action to save it.D. Videoed the trapped animal.6. Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?A. To express its eager for water.B. To extend its thanks to people.C. To call out to its fellow whales.D. To show its power and sadness.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Killer Whale Got SavedB. The Orca Inspired KindnessC. Combined Efforts WantedD. Animals and Humans UnitedCBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”8. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.10. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.11. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.DHappiness is not a warm phone, according to a new study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions."The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the following decline in in-person social activities and sleep.12. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?A. Calculating students' happiness.B. Asking students certain questions.C. Analyzing data from a survey.D. Doing experiments on screen time.13. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By making an argument.D. By introducing a concept.14. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A To draw a conclusion from the study.B. To offer some advice to the readers.C. To prove social activities' importance.D. To support the researchers' finding.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB. Screen Time Should Be BannedC. Teens' Lives Have Changed SharplyD. Screen-addicted Teens Are Unhappier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届江苏省无锡市高考英语模拟试卷含答案
高考英语模拟试卷一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1._____a reception to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China， vice premier Liu attached importance to mutually beneficial cooperation between USA and China．（）A. AddressingB. AddressedC. Being addressedD. To address2.Doris Lessing， an author who has had a fascinating life， lived in Iran _______ she was five before moving to Zimbabwe．（）A. unlessB. sinceC. untilD. after3.The initial thrill of being in Hainan _______ when it rained day after day in the last summer vacation．（）A. took offB. wore offC. paid offD. pulled off4.What we are looking for are Chinese universities to work with _______ have the objective of having the most impact on the whole of society．（）A. thatB. whoC. those thatD. where5.The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to ________ e-cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．（）A. thatB. howC. whichD. what6.Among the crises that face humans ________ the lack of natural resources．（）A. isB. areC. is thereD. are there7.-These winter days are getting to be more than I can take．-Hold on． According to the weather report people ______ have some relief by the end of the week．（）A. wouldB. shouldC. needD. shall8.His heart ______ with pride as he watched his daughter collect her prize at a graduationceremony．（）A. swelledB. slappedC. sankD. split9.Bathing crabs are raised in the Yangcheng Lake for at least six months， which is whatmakes them authentic and _____a high price．（）A. estimateB. fetchC. occupyD. predict10.The solution to a problem， we are told， often comes to thinkers in a "flash of ________"．（）A. inspirationB. insightC. invitationD. innovation11.It's that time of year again， when Alipay ______ us just how much we've been spending， and on what．（）A. remindsB. remindedC. has remindedD. is reminding12.-It really annoys me when a person's cell phone goes off during a movie-Yeah， me too． It really _________．（）A. costs me an arm and a legB. gets on my nervesC. beats my brains outD. pulls my legs13.The European market has long been favoring a good many African and Caribbean countries， ________ former colonies of Britain or France．（）A. many of whomB. many of themC. many of whichD. and many of them14.Country people don't pretend to have these ridiculous manners which are necessary _____ we call polite society．（）A. whatB. in whatC. whichD. in which15.-Mom，I'll stay in to accompany my grandpa this evening．-________!（）A. With pleasureB. Never mindC. Suit yourselfD. It depends二、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AWith its Georgian brick buildings and grassy green hills，almost everywhere in Bath feels like a living postcard．With landmarks from Roman and medieval times，you may feel you've landed back in time，but the splendid row houses and people hustling about on smart-phones brings you out of that fantasy．Bath somehow weaves together threads of small-town life with metropolitan style．It has galleries，museums and theaters．It's a college town anchored by the University of Bath．And it is a UNESCO World Heritage site．Even on a mere day trip from London，just 90 minutes away by train，Bath bubbles over with charm．Bath AbbeyAn impressive landmark in the center of town，Bath Abbey is the third place of worship to occupy this site in 1，200 years．The first church，built in 757，was replaced by a cathedral soon after the Norman conquest of England in 1066．That one gave way in the 15th century to the Abbey that's there today．Walk inside and eye the ceiling and stained glass windows showing 56 scenes from Christ's life．A floor plate marks Queen Elizabeth II's 1973 visit．Tours of the church tower are available．Roman BathsThe Roman Baths date back to the year 70，with a pool of natural，hot spring water called the Great Bath located below street level．You can see the steam swirling on the street above．People dressed in period clothing-such as a Roman soldier or stone mason-stand in the archways．The complex includes several underground spaces and displays．The self-guided audio tour thoroughly explains how the citizens of Aquae Sulis （the Roman name given to Bath）socialized，worked and worshipped．At the end of the tour，visitors can sample some of that refreshing water．Jane Austen CentreNovelist Jane Austen lived with family in Bath between 1801 and 1806．Avid readers of Austen's work know that Bath was a prominent setting in two of her books，Persuasion and Northanger Abbey．The Jane Austen Centre，a three-story building on Gay Street has a permanent exhibit and tea room．The exhibit offers two floors of clothes，anecdotes about what daily life would have been like for Austen in Bath．You can end your wandering with afternoon tea in the third-floor Regency Tea Room．Royal CrescentThis half-moon formation of Georgian townhouses is one of Bath's most famous architectural masterpieces，an arc-shaped cluster of buildings set behind a green field．The first home，No.1 Royal Crescent，where former Parliament member Henry Sanford lived in the late 1700s，is also a museum．Rooms are furnished in 18th century style，with a glimpse of the upstairs-downstairs lifestyle of the era（think Downton Abbey but 150 years earlier）．16.According to the article，the following aspects of Bath are covered EXCEPT ______ ．A. historyB. architectureC. transportationD. accommodation17.Which of the following statement is INCORRECT according to the passage？______A. Bath Abbey occupied the site in the 15th century after several historical changes．B. The Roman Baths are featured by a hot spring water，where you can tour around withthe local guide．C. Two of Jane Austin's books were set in Bath，where she lived for 5 years．D. The rooms in No.1 Royal Crescent are furnished in 18th century style，resembling thatof Downton Abbey．BThere are a couple of ways to forecast the destructive potential of a hurricane so that people in the way can take adequate precautions．Satellite images of cloud patterns can be analyzed to estimate peak wind speeds，but the estimates are often way off the mark．Specialized aircraft can fly into a storm to measure the winds directly，but the flights are costly．Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology come up with a third way：listening to a storm underwater．In a paper to be published in Geophysical Research Letters，Nicholas C．Makris and a former graduate student，Joshua D．Wilson，report a strong connection between the intensity of sound recorded by an undersea microphone in the mid-Atlantic and the wind power of a hurricane that passed over it．They say that such microphones，known as hydrophones，could be a safe and relatively inexpensive means of estimating hurricane force．Dr．Makris and Dr Wilson，who are now with Applied Physical Sciences Corporation，worked out the theory of underwater acoustic monitoring of storms in a 2005 paper．"To be very frank with you，it's a mystery what makes storms noisy underwater．" Dr．Makris said．The most popular idea currently is that it has something to do with oscillating are bubbles （气泡振动）．The researchers then went looking for experimental data to back their theory，and found it from a hydrophone placed at a depth of 2，500 feet by the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration．It happened that Hurricane Gert passed over the area in September 1999，and a hurricane-hunter plane directly measured the wind speed at the same time．The hydrophone data showed sound intensity rising when the storm's outside wind "wall" passed over，and again when the inside wall，the most destructive part of the storm near the eye，passed over．"We got a beautiful connection，" Dr．Makris said，"between the hydrophone dataand the actual wind speeds as measured by the aircraft．"Dr．Makris is conducting additional experiments，working with the Mexican Navy off the west coast of Mexico．The eventual goal，he said，would be permanent hydrophones in known hurricane zones or temporary ones that could be easily laid by plane or ship in the path of a coming storm．18.It can be inferred from the passage that ______ ．A. The scientists didn't gain any support from different fields．B. Dr．Makris and Dr．Wilson have figured out what makes storms noisy underwater．C. The scientists have found the relationship between the changes of sound intensity andthe force of the hurricane．D. There are several creative ways for people to forecast the force of the cominghurricane．19.Why is Dr．Makris now making other experiments with the help of the Mexican Navy offthe west coast of Mexico？______A. To place permanent hydrophones in some zones．B. To collect more images of cloud patterns．C. To be secure in carrying out their experiments．D. To get more information from the hurricane-hunter planes．20.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？______A. Ways to Stop the Destructive Force of a HurricaneB. Connection between the Intensity of Sound and the Wind Power of a HurricaneC. Hydrophones，Safe but Expensive Means of Estimating Hurricane ForceD. Measuring a Hurricane by Sound UnderwaterCI have had a lifelong fascination-call it obsession if you like-with communication，with making links to other places，other cultures，other worlds．The roots of this obsession have often puzzled me．I am not-never have been-a gregarious person．Quite the opposite，I was a solitary child and my classmates at school and university always thought of me as a loner．I was never crazy about the noisy solidarity of social gatherings．So why was I possessed of a desire to make contact with distant placesIt can partly be explained by the start I had in life．I grew up on what seemed at the time like the edge of the world-in a remote part of rural Ireland，in a household with few books or magazines，and no television．Foreign travel was unheard of．Apart from those who emigrated to Great Britain or the United States，virtually nobody we knew had ever been abroad．Nobody ever went overseas on holiday，and no foreign languages were taught in the schools I attended-with the exception of Latin．We lived in a closed society that thought of itself as self-sufficient．There was however one chink of light in the suffocating gloom-the radio，which we called "the wireless．" It was，by modern standards，a huge apparatus powered by valves-which is why it took some time to warm up-and a "magic eye" tuning indicator-a greenish glass circle that winked at you as the signal waxed or waned．The best thing about our wireless，though，was that it had a shortwave band．This was the source of endless fascination to me，because it meant that even with this primitive device one could listen to the world．At first I couldn't understand how it worked．Why was reception so much better at night？Why was it so infuriatingly variable？I asked my father，who looked evasive and just said it had something to do with "the whachamacallit sphere" （he always called complicated things the whachamacallit），but this gave me enough of a steer to go to the local library and startdigging．In due course I discovered that he was referring to the ionosphere-a layer of charged particles high up at the edge of the Earth's atmosphere that acts as a kind of reflector for radio waves of certain frequencies．The reason shortwave radio could travel such huge distances was that it used the ionosphere to bounce signals round the world-which was why radio hams in Latin America or Australia could sometimes be heard by a young boy on the western seaboard of Ireland．Signals from such distant shores were more likely to get through at night because then the ionosphere was higher and transmission over longer distances was possible．I was spellbound by this discovery of how technology could piggyback on a natural phenomenon to push forward low-power signals through immense distances．But most of all I was entranced by the idea of shortwave radio，for this was a technology which belonged not to great corporations or governments，but to people．It was possible，my father explained，to obtain a license to operate your own shortwave radio station．And all over the globe people held such licenses，which enabled them to sit in their back rooms and broadcast to the whole world．The world suddenly seemed wide open to me．21.The second paragraph primarily serves to ______ ．A. reveal the author's attitude toward foreign culturesB. present information that sheds light on a certain preoccupationC. to display the author's nostalgia for his adolescenceD. foreshadow the crucial difference between the author and his father22.The author considers his father's answer （in Paragraph 3）to be ______ ．A. incomplete but helpfulB. humorous but meaningfulC. lighthearted yet concernedD. silly and confusing23.Which of the following，if true，would most weaken the claim of operating a shortwaveradio station？______A. Many governments around the world do not regulate shortwave usersB. Shortwave equipment is very inexpensive and is getting cheaper all the timeC. Most individuals who apply for shortwave licenses are turned down．D. Communications experts predict that the Internet will eventually replace shortwaveradio．24.The passage is primarily about the author's ______ ．A. decision to pursue a career in scienceB. acceptance of his family's sheltered outlookC. devotion to the study of emerging technologyD. discovery of a medium's liberating potentialDIn this passage adapted from a novel，a Canadian woman recalls her childhood during the 1960s．Originally form China，the family traveled to Irvine，Ontario，Canada，where the parents opened a restaurant，the Dragon Café．As a young child I never really thought about my parents' lives in Irvine，how small their world must have seemed，never extending beyond the dragon Café．Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant．I watched the same customers come for meals，for morning coffee，for afternoon soft drinks and French fries．For my parents one day was like the next．They settled into an uneasy and distant relationship with each other．Their love，their tenderness，they gave to me．But my life was changing．I became taller and bigger，my second teeth grew in white and straight．At school I began to learn about my adopted country．I spoke English like a native，without a trace of an accent．I played，though，and dreamed in the language of Irvineneighbors．A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didn't speak their words and read their books．But my father and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English．My mother spoke only a few of words．I began to translate conversations they had with the customers，switching between English and Chinese．Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family：school，church，friends' house，the town beyond Main Street，I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more，a home other than Irvine．For my mother，though，home would always be China．In Irvine she lived among strangers，unable to speak their language．Whenever she talked about happy times，they were during her childhood in that distant land．A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents' bedroom．She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge．In the center was a white lotus floating in varying shades of blue water，the embroidery so fine that when I held it at arm's length the petals looked real．I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her what it was．She took it out and spread it on her lap．"My mother embroidered this herself．I was going to have it made into a cushion，but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things．It's all I have that reminds me of her，" she said．"Maybe，Su-Jen，one day you will do something with it．" I admired the cloth some more，then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase．There was so little left from her old life．She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened．But she described her life with such clarity and vividness that I knew all those memories lived on inside her．There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure．The good things she found were related in some way to China：an aria from a Chinese opera，a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto，written in Chinese，a familiar-looking script that I couldn't read and that had nothing to do with my life in Canada．There were times when I felt guilty about my own happiness in Irvine．We had come to Canada because of me，but I was the only one who had found a home．25.In the opening paragraph，the narrator emphasizes primarily which of the followingabout her parents______A. Their dependabilityB. the diligenceC. their routine livesD. Their evolving relationship26.The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to ______ ．A. provide insight into the motivations of the narrator's parents and uncleB. emphasize the great transformation the narrator undergoesC. describe the complex interrelationships in the narrator's familyD. reveal the narrator's preference for a cold climate over a warm one27.According to the narrator，her mother experienced feelings of ______ in Canada．A. isolationB. confusionC. stabilityD. security28.In paragraph 4 the mother's memories of China are portrayed as ______ ．A. distant yet enduringB. occasional and vagueC. lively but confusedD. joyous and hopeful29.The items mentioned in paragraph 4 had meaning for the mother because they ______ ．A. introduce her to a world rich in cultureB. helped connect the narrator and her motherC. supplied her with familiar associationsD. provided relief from her boring work routine30.Which of the following best characterizes the narrator's development over the course ofthe passage？______A. She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents．B. She overcomes the guilt she felt about her newfound happiness．C. She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine from her mother's perspective．D. She communicates less and less with her parents．三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共20.0分）I carry a Rubik's Cube（魔方）in my backpack．Solving it quickly is a terrific conversation starter．I usually ask people to (31) it first．They turn the cube over in their hands，half-heartedly they make a few (32) and then awkwardly hand it back．They don't even know where to (33)．That's exactly what it was like for me to learn how to (34)．Letters and words were mixed up and out of sequence．Nothing (35) because I am dyslexic（诵读困难者）．Solving the Rubik's Cube has made me believe that sometimes you have to take a few steps (36) to move forward．This was mirror of my own life when I had to(37) public school after the fourth grade．It's (38) to admit，but I still couldn't (39) spell my full name correctly．As a fifth-grader at new school that (40) in what's called language-processing disorder，I had to start over．Memorizing symbols for letters，I learned the pieces of the puzzle of language，the phonemes（音素）that (41) up words．I spent the next four years learning how to learn and finding strategies that (42) me to return to my district's high school with the (43) to communicate my ideas and express my intelligence．It took me four weeks to teach myself to solve the cube--- the same amount of time it took the inventor，Erno Rubik．I discovered that just before it's solved，a (44) can look like a mess，and then suddenly you can find the solution．I believe that progress comes in (45) leaps．The Rubik's Cube taught me that to accomplish something big，it helps to (46) it down into small pieces．I learned that it's important to spend a lot of time thinking，to try to find (47) and patterns．I believe that there are surprises around the corner．And，that the Rubik's Cube and I，we are (48) the sum of our parts．Like a difficult text or sometimes like life itself，the Rubik's Cube can be a（n）(49) puzzle．So I carry one in my backpack as a (50) that I can attain my goals，no matter what obstacles I face．31. A. make B. take C. try D. notice32. A. mistakes B. moves C. choices D. decisions33. A. begin B. stop C. check D. learn34. A. walk B. speak C. read D. play35. A. came out B. stood outC. made a differenceD. made sense36. A. down B. away C. forward D. back37. A. enter B. leave C. visit D. choose38. A. honest B. funny C. embarrassing D. necessary39. A. consistently B. possibly C. comfortably D. patiently40. A. believed B. specialized C. involved D. resulted41. A. turn B. bring C. put D. make42. A. pressed B. changed C. allowed D. required43. A. chance B. ability C. goal D. belief44. A. problem B. mistake C. word D. language45. A. small B. regular C. natural D. unexpected46. A. put B. break C. turn D. take47. A. connections B. designs C. differences D. similarities48. A. at last B. more or less C. rather than D. more than49. A. easy B. exciting C. frustrating D. different50. A. reason B. reminder C. trick D. suggestion四、任务型阅读（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）51.Sometimes，we all get the feeling that we aren't making the progress we want to inlife．Perhaps we don't have the career we want，the relationship we want or the body we want．|This is a somewhat universal experience but some of us feel it more strongly than others．And when it has been going on long enough，we start to look for help from outside sources．This is where the life coach comes in，as someone who promises to help us sort our lives out and make positive progress toward our goals．The easiest way to think of a life coach is as a personal trainer for your entire life．Whilea personal trainer might write you a program to help you get in shape and then encourageyou to carry out that program，a life coach will give you a program that can help you in multiple areas of your life and then give you the same motivation andencouragement．Ideally，this should mean developing in you the kind of traits and knowledge that will eventually allow you to outgrow your need for them．In theory，there's nothing wrong with the concept of life coaching．The issue instead comes from the fact that there is no regulation in this multi-million dollar industry．If you are interested in becoming a life coach，then you can quite easily apply online andcomplete a course for around ＄3，000．One course promises that you can become a qualified coach in just six days! This should be ringing alarm bells for anyone thinking of hiring a life coach．This is someone who claims to have the knowledge to help you in every aspect of your life．However，is it really true？I think it's still questionable．Of course，this doesn't mean that there is no good life coach．All it means is that there are may bad ones out there and that it's very difficult to tell them apart from the ones that offer genuine value．Therefore，it's important to remember that the best life coach in the world can only do so much．Be honest with yourself and ask yourself whether you really need to shift the responsibility onto someone else．And you should certainly think twice before spending large amounts of money hiring a life coach，especially if you're currently unhappy with your financial situation! Additionally，you're supposed to consider the fact that there are many professionals with far more qualifications relating to various different aspects of your life．You can hire a personal trainer to help you with finances，and a personal shopper to help you pick out your clothes．This will bring about far more great changes，．can learn so much from a life coach that eventually you develop so well that you don't （3）______ their help any more．______ with a life coach Regulation is （5）______ from the life coach industry，which means anybody can be a life coach if they want．The issue is that you are not （6）______ to findsomeone who knows every aspect of your life．It's difficult for you to （7）______ between good life coaches and bad ones．Suggestions Give it a second （8）______ before deciding to employ a life coach，especially when you are in （9）______ trouble．Hiring professionals （10）______ on you individual requirements and purposes can bring far better changes．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）52.请认真阅读下面有关高铁的相关文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150字左右的文章．In recent years， a number of China's technological innovations have been making th eir way in the world． Among them， four stand out and acquire a reputation as China's "four new great inventions" of modern times， namely High Speed Railway， Alipay ， shared bicycles ， and e-commerce．High Speed Railway is a type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than tr aditional rail traffic， "High speed rail travel" has been called the most revolutionary me ans of transport of the late 20th century and early 21st century． Today， China's high-s peed railway or CRH， is the best example of such "revolutionary means of transport"． In fact， CRH only began to develop in early 2004， when China issued its "Mid and Long-term Railway Network Plan"， the first such development in China's history． It was in little more than six years that China's railway realized its leap-forward， which made it possible for China to head into "an era of high-speed railway"．As the American publication "Newsweek" put it： China is now engaged in a "railwa y revolution"． These 350 kilometer per hour high-speed railway trains have made the c ountry's vast territory "substantially smaller"， and changed the country economically．【写作内容】1．用约30个单词概括上述信息的主要内容；2．就高铁给我们生活带来的变化谈谈你的见解；3．你眼中的高铁前景如何．【写作要求】1．作文中可以利用了解到的知识，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2．文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当．3．不必写标题．答案和解析1.【答案】A【解析】本题考查非谓语动词．使用非谓语动词作状语，这句话主语vice premier Liu 和address是主动关系，用现在分词作状语，而且address和attach importance to是同时发生．故选：A．在庆祝中华人民共和国成立第六十八周年的招待会上发表演讲的时候，国务院副总理刘重视美国与中国的互利合作．本题考查现在分词的用法．现在分词在句中不可以作谓语，它相当于形容词和副词，在句中可作表语、状语、补足语等．现在分词和修饰的名词或和主语之间是主动的关系．2.【答案】C【解析】C3.【答案】B【解析】B4.【答案】A【解析】A．本题考查定语从句关系词的选用．to work with是universities的后置定语，故先行词是universities．因为定语从句部分缺主语，所以选关系代词which或that．故选：A．我们要寻找的是可以合作的中国大学，这些大学的目标是对整个社会产生最大的影响力．定语从句关系词选择的第一步，是要看从句部分是否完整．完整的话选关系副词，反之选关系代词．5.【答案】B【解析】B6.【答案】A【解析】答案：A、根据句子结构可知，该句为完全倒装句。
2020年无锡外国语中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年无锡外国语中学高三英语模拟试卷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AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move ontheir own, “The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”4. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.5. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.6. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.7. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.CAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes tospeed, they add.8. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets9. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking10. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingDWilliam had worked hard to pass the exams to enter high school. When the term began, however, his father told him that there was no money to pay for his school fees because of the summer drought. Still, William wanted to learn.He made the village library his school. One day, he found a book calledUsing Energy. On the book’s cover was a picture of windmills, tall steel towers with blades (叶片) spinning like giant fans. He learned that wind—something of which his hometown had plenty—could produce electricity.He couldn’t help picturing his own windmill in mind, but collecting the parts and tools he needed would take months. In a junkyard, he dug through piles of used metal, old cars, and worn-out tractors, searching for anything that might help him construct his machine. He made four-foot-long blades from plastic pipe, which he melted over a fire, flattened out, and hardened with bamboo poles.Earning some money, he paid a blacksmith to attach the piston (活塞) to the pedal sprocket (踏板链轮) of an old bicycle frame. This would be the axle (轮轴) of the windmill. When the wind blew, the spinning blades would turn the bicycle wheel and spin a small dynamo (发电机), donated by his friend.When he had collected all the parts, William began putting them together. He fixed the blades to the tractorfan he found, using washers (垫圈) he’d made from bottle caps. Next he pushed the fan onto the piston joint to the bicycle frame. With the help of his two best friends, Williambuilt a 16-foot-tall tower from trunks of trees and lifted the ninety-pound windmill to the top.The big moments eventually came. He climbed up the tower and connected two wires that held a small bulb. As the wind whipped around him, the blades began to turn, slowly at first, then faster and faster. The light bulb flickered (闪烁), then flashed to life. The crowd cheered from below. “Wachitabwina (well done)!”William’s machine now powered his house. And the story of the boy who’d built a power-generating windmill to rescue his family from the drought spread across the Internet.12. After readingUsing Energy, what did William decide to do?A. Make use of wind.B. Enter a high school.C. Build a village library.D. Learn to survive a drought.13. According to Para.3, which of the following word can best describe William?A. Humorous.B. Determined.C. Cooperative.D. Friendly.14. What can you learn about William’s machine?A. It was built by villagers.B. It worked at the first attempt.C. It took him years to complete it.D. It was made from metal materials.15. What is the besttitle for the passage?A. Winds Of HopeB. Ideas Worth SpreadingC. Learning from ExperienceD. Windmills for Villages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。
江苏省无锡市2020届高三一模英语试卷(含答案)
B. Play the video games.A. acceptableB. adjustableC. admirableA. Never mindB. Go aheadC. By all means()53. A. Praise B. Appreciate C. TolerateHungary's capital sparkles(There's festive cheer on tap, with concerts,brandy and traditionalfireworks over the Danube(Skansen, Sweden's oldestsinging and dancing, and peaks with a recitation of the poem Ring Out. Evening tickets are ￡14 for adults(childrencombination tickets(￡16 adult/The land of fire and icebonfires(篝火) are lit across the country. Some bonfires are accompanied by Icelandiccleansing(清洗) in Myanmar. Media outletsFoley and his watch were part of an experiment run bythe way he'd escaped, leaving his uncle to die. During those first few weeks, Spook hadno()65. What is the real “change” accordingand support President Trump's decision toAmerican'sThere was a boss who made a contract with his workersweek, but not in cash. Instead, the workers would choose some goods in a shop, which equal the value of theirBut one day, one of the workers complained totold a lie. However, he paid the shop owner江苏省无锡市2020届高三第一次模拟考试英语参考答案及评分标准第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节听下面5段对话。
2020年无锡市第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020年无锡市第一中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe last thing Caitlin Hipp would have expected as she prepared to turn 28 years old was to be living at homewith her parents. But through working as a part-time skating instructor and restaurant server, she isn't able to earn enough to live anywhere other than home.To some degree, multigenerational households have always been a part of American life. However, the number of young adults who have been moving back in with their parents — or never leaving home in the first place — has been growing steadily.UBS Financial Services released a report that even suggests one reason for the growing number of young adultsstill living at home could be that their family doesn't want them to leave.The report shows that 74 percent of millennials (千禧一代)get some kind of financial support from their parents after college. It finds that millennials have redefined the ties that connect parents and children. Millennials see their parents as peers,friends and instructors. Nearly three quarters talked with their parents more than once a week during college. In return, their parents happily provide financial support well into adulthood, helping fund everything for them.Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for the PNC Financial Services Group in theUS, said the number of young adults striking out on their own fell during the Great Recession. Although job growth for millennials since 2014 has improved, that doesn't necessarily mean that millennials are starting to fly the nest. He said, “They may like living at home and being able to save money.“ There's no doubt it has held back household formation and purchases of things people spend money on related to household formation and perhaps related to child-raising," Hoffman explained. "But they are probably traveling more and eating out more if they don't have a house expense or marriage. I don't know if it represents a change in moral values. But it's much more common for adult children to live in their parents’ homes because it's becoming part of the culture.1. What can we learn from the UBS Financial Services' report?A. Millennials are on good terms with their parents.B. Millennials are financially independent after college.C. Parents are unwilling to give their young adults allowance.D. Parents want their kids to stay with them forever.2. What does Hoffman think of young adults' living at home?A. It increases the consumption of household products.B. It may continue despite job growth.C. It is a sign of shift in moral values.D. It is new in American culture.3. What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce millennials' living habits.B. To stress the importance of financial independence.C. To explain why American young adults still live at home.D. To inform people of a social trend in theUS.BA PhD student inMichigandefended her paper while wearing a skirt madeof rejection letters she received while studying. 29-year-old Caitlin Kirby printed out 17 of her rejection letters — from scholarships, academic journals, and conferences — then folded each one into a fan. She connected them in rows, and by the end she designed the item into a skirt and wore it.She said that the idea behind her unique clothing item came out of a desire to normalize rejection and take pride in overcoming it. "The whole process of revisiting those old letters and making that skirt sort of reminded me that you have to apply to a lot of things to succeed," she said. "A natural part of the process is to get rejected along the way."Caitlin's adviser, Julie Libarkin, a professor of earth and environmental science atMichiganStateUniversity, also encourages the acceptance of failure in her students. Libarkin believes it's important for students to get into habit of applying for things, and to get used to the feeling of rejection, so she encourages them to chase after any opportunity that comes their way. If a student doesn't get the grant or the spot in the academic journal, that's okay. They'll still have learned something in the process.As for Caitlin? Her rejections over the years have led to great things: Since her doctorate, she's won a scholarship to do further research on urban agriculture inGermany.Currently, she's a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As for what the future holds? "I'm prepared to receive a few more rejection letters along the way," she joked heartily, "Maybe I'll make a longerskirt."4. What can we learn about Caitlin Kirby's rejection letters?A. She received 17 rejections in total.B. 29 of her rejections were from journals.C. The rejections were connected into a fan.D. She made some rejection letters into a skirt.5. What is Julie Libarkin's attitude towards Caitlin's action?A. Favorable.B. Ambiguous.C. Skeptical.D. Opposed.6. Which of the following words can best describe Catlin?A. Creative and considerate.B. Caring and determined.C. Optimistic and humorous.D. Generous and intelligent.7. Which of the following may Caitlin agree with?A. Hard work pays off.B. Education is the entrance to success.C. Self-respect earns more respect.D. One needs to normalize failures.CWe all use different ways to remember ideas, facts and things we need to store. Remembering is an extremely important part of our learning experience. Information process, storage and recall encourage purposeful learning.But the brain doesn’t store everything we want or need for future use. It makes choices and tends to remember information that forms a memorable pattern. Things you learned recently can be particularly difficult to remember because they haven’t taken root in your mind.“Forgetting allows us to remember what is really important to our survival. We forget much of what we read, watch, and think directly every day.” writes John Medina in his book, Brain Rules.How do you avoid losing 90%of what you’ve learned? An inspiring writer and speaker Zig Ziglar once said: “Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.”Repetition has been a remembering skill for ages. When you hear or read something once，you don’t really learn it-at least not well enough to store the new information for long. The right kind of repetition can do wondersfor your memory. People learn or remember better by repeating things or getting exposed to information many times. Othersrepeat particular steps or processes deliberately a number of times or even years to become better at certain skills.Daniel Coyle explains in his book, The Little Book of Talent:“...closing the book and writing a summary, even short ones, forces you to figure out the key points, process and organize those ideas so they make sense, and write them on the page. When you pick it back up weeks later, reread all of your notes or highlights to strengthen the ideas even further.”People learn by repeating things. Better learning is a repetition process. Every time we repetitively access something we already know, we increase the memory’s stored value.8. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. The brain tends to store 90% of the things we learn.B. The fresher the information isthe easier to remember.C. Thinking is more important than remembering in study.D. The brain tends to choose and keep what it thinks important.9. How does the writer prove his opinion?A.By giving examples.B. By listing numbers.C. By borrowing words of experts.D. By providing scientific finding.10. What does Daniel Coyle want to say in his book?A. You can’t pay too much attention to repetition.B. Summarizing is a very effective learning tool.C. Forgetting forces human brain to make choices.D. Regular repetition helps to form good habits.11. Which do you think is the best title of the passage?A. How the Brain WorksB. Reading for MoreC. Fighting Against ForgettingD. Repeat to RememberDPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN.This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.12. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.13. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.14. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.15. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.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年无锡市第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及答案
2020年无锡市第三高级中学高三英语模拟试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1. Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour2. Which tour lasts longest?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour3. Where will you read this text most likely?A. In a guidebook.B. In a magazine.C. In a newspaper.D. On the Internet.ANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).4. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.5. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.6. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.7. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.A crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.8. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year?A. It was the longest sailing trip ever.B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip.C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever.D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.9. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip?A. They all felt sick on the boat.B. Some of them were hurt.C. Their boat was out of control.D. They went into open water by mistake.10. Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork.B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills.C. Understanding and creative.D. Adventurous and skillful.11. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip?A. They knew the sea better.B. They made many friends.C. They got excellent sailing skills.D. They developed good personalities.DThe modern Olympics, which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, have become the world’s most important sporting competition. From the 8th century B. C. to the 4th century A. D., the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in1896 inAthens, and featured 280 participants from 13 nations, competing in 43 events. Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years. The 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed one year because of the COVID-19, was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olympics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus. The Games were named for their location (位置) at Olympia, a place near the western coast in southern Greece. Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games held every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered (征服) Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C., the Games continued, but their standards and quality dropped. For example from 67 A. D., the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race, announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event. In 393 A. D., Emperor TheodosiusⅠended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again, largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) of France. Working hard at the development of physical education, the young man became inspired by the idea of creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building. In November 1892, at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athlétiques in Paris, Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years. Two years later, he got the approval (批准) he needed to found the International Olympic Committee ( IOC ), which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.12. What do we know about the modern Olympics?A. The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B. The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C. The first modern Olympics dates back to 1896.D. The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.13. How often were the ancient Olympics held?A. Every year.B. Every other year.C. Every three years.D. Every four years.14. When did the ancient Olympics end?A. In 393 A. D.B. In 67 A. D.C. In the mid-2nd century B. C.D. About 1,500 years ago.15. What is the best title of the text?A. The ancient OlympicsB. The modern OlympicsC. The Olympics developed through yearsD. The Olympics are popular in modern time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届无锡市洛社高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届无锡市洛社高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BA trip to thelibrary was like a great journey to a different country. To get there, we had to walk a mile. But our weekly journeys to the library were a piece of perfection. I had around me at one time all the people I loved best-my father and mother and brothers and sister--and all the things I loved best- quiet, space and books.I read a lot of books about science: not the spaceships my brothers preferred, but the birds and the bees--literally. I brought home a book of birds and searched the trees for anything other than robins (知更鸟). I went through a phrase of loving books with practical science experiments and used up a whole bottle of white vinegar by pouring it on the sides of our apartment building to prove that it was constructed of limestone (石灰石).One Saturday, as I wandered through the young adult section, I saw a title: Little Women, by Lousia May Alcott. I had learned from experience that titles weren’t everything. A book that sounded great on the shelf could be dull once you got it home. So I sat in a chair near the shelves to skim the first paragraphs.I read and read and read Little Women until it was time to walk home, and, except for a few essential interruptions like sleeping and eating, I did not put it down until the end. Even the freedom to watch weekend television held no appeal for me in the wake of Alcott' s story. It was about girls, for one thing, girls who could almost be like me, especially Jo. I had found someone who thought and felt the way I did.4. What can we say about the author’s family?A. They enjoyed traveling abroad.B. They were library frequenters.C. They were very fond of walking.D. They led a perfectly quiet life.5. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 2?A. Her different hobbies from her brothers.B. How she conducted science experiments.C. Why she loved books about the birds and the bees.D. Her reading interests during a particular period of time.6. What opinion does the author hold on books?A. Book titles can sometimes be misleading.B. Science books are as interesting as novels.C. The first few paragraphs of a book are attractive.D. Books seem duller when read in libraries than at home.7. How would the author describe Little Women?A. It helped her to discover her true character.B. It made her forget about food and sleep.C. It inspired confidence in her.D. It kept her absorbed.CResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.8. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.9. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.10. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.11. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move ontheir own, “The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.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年无锡市锡山高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020年无锡市锡山高级中学高三英语模拟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ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BRemember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay (蛀牙)? However, it turns out that chocolate can be moresalutaryto your teeth than you might expect. Recent studies show that chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay, as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.Chocolate offers protection like fluoride, a main ingredient in most household toothpastes. Not only does chocolate protect our teeth, but it can do so very effectively. Studies show that chocolate has compounds that provide strong protection for teeth. One of the compounds in chocolate, CBH, is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth. This is why eating foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay. The compounds in chocolate, however, are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth. The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel (牙釉质), andprotects against tooth decay.Does this mean you can cat as much chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth? It depends on the types of chocolate that you like. The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans. Of course, this option is not very appealing to; most people. A more tasty option is to choose darkchocolate with little sugar content, ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per serving. For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content, the effect will be lessened. However, because of the protective compounds, it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.4. The word “salutary” in paragraph 1 means?A. Beneficial.B. Harmful.C. Familiar.D. Useless.5. What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?A. It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.B. It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.C. It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.D. It may soon replace most household toothpastes.6. How does chocolate fight tooth decay?A. By breaking down acids.B. By building up compounds.C. By fixing up tooth enamel.D. By fighting against bacteria.7. What's the main idea of the text?A. Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.B. Chocolate protects against tooth decay.C. Chocolate is the best choice for teeth protection.D. Chocolate is healthier to teeth than other sweets.CIf our kids don’t fall, they don’t learn to get up. I still remember the day in high school that my mom forgot to pick me up from school. I’m the oldest of four children, and no doubt she’d had a long day with the other kids and it’d slipped her mind. After waiting at school for an hour, I walked the three miles home, and when I got to my house, I shut our front door with anger, stormed into the kitchen and screamed in my mom’s face that she’d forgotten me.Later that night, my dad told me I no longer had a ride to school the next day. I figured my mom would still take me, but when the morning came, she refused. It was midterm, and as a straight-A student ready to start college applications, being late wasn’t an option (选择). In my mind, missing these tests would have been the end of my academic career. I begged my mom. I told her she was ruining my future and everything I’d worked for. But sheheld her ground, and that day, I walked to school. And I missed my tests.My mom didn’t rescue me from failure. She let me suffer from it. She let me figure it out. She let me learn.Now, as a mom myself, I’ve realized that I want my kids to experience failure because failure is how we grow, learn and think outside of ourselves. It’s how we self-educate to learn what’s right and respectable, and what’s not. It’s how we become responsible and enthusiastic. Falling down makes us better because we learn how to get up.8. What is one of the reasons that the author got angry that day?A. She was tired.B. She failed in a test.C. She was late for school.D. She had to walk home by herself.9. How does the author feel about her childhood experience?A. Terrible.B. Meaningful.C. Embarrassing.D. Colorful.10. The underlined phrase “held her ground” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”.A. gave in to meB. said yes to meC. stayed in the placeD. kept to her idea11. What is the best title for the text?A. My Way of GrowingB. The Value of FailureC. My Love for MotherD. Failure in My LifeDSome of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every evening when he came home from the office. I’d watch as he put his personal items away: his watch, wallet, comb and car keys would always occupy the same spot on the table every time.Dad’s comb was bought when he married Mum. Every evening, he would smile, hand me the comb and say: “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?” I was more than happy to do it. This seems amundanetask, but it brought me such joy at that time. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad started his own business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and he didn’t come home as much as he used to. Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home.Today, I’ve graduated from college and Dad’s business are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me continued. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early and said to me, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink. It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it. I brushed the comb, and it hit me then: why, as a child, helpingmy dad clean his comb was such a joy.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. This time, I noticed my day has aged. But his smile is still as heartwarming as before. Dad carefully places his comb on top of his wallet. After so many years, I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.12. As a child, the author helped her dad clean his comb happily because ________.A. she was good at cleaning the combB. she thought that she should do that as a good girlC. her dad was home early to spend the evening with herD. the comb was important for her father and her mother13. Which of the following words can best replace the underlined wordmundanein paragraph two?A. importantB. excitingC. unnecessaryD. uninteresting14. When the author said, “It’s a new comb. I hadn’t noticed that he’d changed it.”, she felt ________.A. disappointedB. impatientC. tiredD. sorry15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Evenings With Dad.B. How to Clean the Comb.C. My Memory with My Dad.D. I Love My Family Members.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年无锡市培智学校高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020年无锡市培智学校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ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.4. What can we learn from the first paragraph？A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.5. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.6. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.7. How can people realise their great dreams？A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.CI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。