2020年广州市高三一模英语试题(含答案和解析)
2020年广州市第二中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析
2020年广州市第二中学高三英语一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AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart's desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak（连续成功）now，but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain. and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days,they say.Do not spend too much,live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one's money.People often think like this-one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow's plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in -our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren't they? 1 say travel but don' t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future.Life is for the living. so live it sensibly.4. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can't buy everything.5. What does the underlined phrase "“refrain from" mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to6. What can we infer from the passage?A. We should enjoy ourselves at the right time.B. We should wait to travel until we have enough money.C. We should live for the future no matter what.D. We should enjoy ourselves to the fullest when we have money.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Money is something but not everything.B. One should save for rainy days.C. Live in the moment before you live for the future.D. Live the present wisely for your life.CUnderstanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept. In fact, it was noticed as early as ancient Rome. Today we see how green living has infiluenced our everyday lives. There is a growing community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill. People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately cut down on their waste by reducing what they need and want. They reuse what they own, sending few things to be recycled.Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging. For example, how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought? Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who identify with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West. Nevertheless, Malaysian environmental journalist, Ms. Aurora Tin, has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even in the Asian context. Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods, Ms. Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables. She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda. This lifestyle may be too big a change for theaverage person, but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.8. Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?A. Bringing a resuable container to take away food.B. Choosing appliances that cost less money.C. Turning off a device to stop using power.D. Classifying the garbage before throwing it away.9. What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?A. Recycable carboard.B. Excessive packaging.C. Glass jars to store purchases.D. Natural substances in cleaning products.10. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How do people live a zero waste lifestyle.B. Why Ms. Tin chooses to live a zero waste lifestyle..C. We can also practice a zero waste lifestyle in Asia.D. It is easy to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West.11. What is the best title of the passage?A. Living a zero waste lifestyle.B. Going green ismore than a fashion.C. A zero waste lifetyle is easy to achieve.D. Making environmentally-conscious decisions.DAs I was walking home，a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice，walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him，and said “Hello”．I could tell he wasstartled，and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him，he said “Thank you.” in a strange way，like witha strong accent.We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class，and I didn’t even know it!His name was Ahmad，and his family had just moved here this school year.He invited me into his house，and his family treated me like a special guest，which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality (好客) is very basic to his culture，and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food，and offered me some tea.Ahmad’s father and two sisters wanted to hearall about me and my family，and my schooling.Ahmad’s whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out，and it wasn’t safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe，and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.They seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued，I now realize that the world is so much bigger than Ithought！I also realize that your friends don’t have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.12. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Excited.B. Moved.C. Surprised.D. Interested.13. Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmad’s family?A. They liked strangers who came to their home for help.B. They wanted to know more information about the writer.C. Strangers were always treated very kindly in their culture.D. The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.14. Where does the writer probably come from?A. Canada.B. America.C. China.D. Australia.15. What can we learn from the passage?A. People from different countries can be good friends.B. Friends need different cultures and different accents.C. Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.D. You can’t make friends with people from other countries.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年广州市广雅实验学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020年广州市广雅实验学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChildren under the age of 18 will be allowed up to three hours per week to play video games, according to a notice issued by China's National Press and Publication Administration. Online game companies are required to provide services to minors — from8 to 9 p. m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays — as a way to safeguard their physical and mental health. Children are playing more and more online games these days. Is it time to limit their online gaming time? What role do parents have? Readers share their opinions.RizlaredOnline games are addictive, but if children are taught how to manage in a sensible and responsible manner then it is no longer a threat(威胁).To achieve this, parents need to set examples for not being glued to their phones. Teaching is and always will be the best solution to such problems.AndrewGood policy. By limiting time spent on online games, kids can spend time doing more useful things to develop their potential. They can go outside and run, jump and swim instead of sitting on a couch at home and playing with a smart phone.AdamIt is often seen that parents argue with children over cellphones. Most parents can hardly set and enforce the time limit for its daily usage. Some forcibly take away their cellphones, but it will ruin trust and relationship. Even worse, it will make their kids hate them.PinkExcessive(过度的）gaming is purely a waste of time and energy for minors and has a negative effect on both physical and mental health. The gaming industry should not put profit- flaking interests as its priority (优先事项) . They should act in a socially responsible way toprovide an environment for children to ensure their well-being and development.LaurenThere would be a loophole(漏洞). Children could use their parents’ or other adults’ IDs to avoid real-name registration, thus making it impossible to put this policy in effect. Parents ly need to strengthen guidance andsupervision to keep their children from gaming addiction.1. What should kids do according to Andrew?A. Play online games.B. Play with a smart phone.C. Study all the time.D. Go in for outside activities.2. What does Pink advise the gaming industry to do?A. Pay attention to its profit.B. Focus on kids’ health.C. Be responsible for kids’ surroundings.D. Persuade kids lo play more games.3. What role do parents have according to the passage?A. They keep hold of their phones.B. They set examples for their kids.C. They limit their kids’ time.D. They blame kids for addiction.BA company called Neuralink has shared a video where a monkey is playing a video game. That' s fairly unusual, but what makes the video even stranger is that the monkey is playing the video game with just his mind.The monkey in the video is called Pager who has two of Neuralink's special "Link" devices(装置)inside his brain. The devices planted in Pager's brain are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick it, which is a normal gaming controller. But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was the most difficult work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence ( AI) to help them decode(解码)Pager's brain signals.The final step was to have a computer make moves inthe video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an “up” signal to the video game.At first, the researchers let Pager keep moving the joystick with his hand, even though it was no longer connected to the computer. But soon Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.Even though Neuralink's work right now focuses on animals and video games, there's a very serious purpose behind it. Neuralink wants to make it possible for humans who have lost the ability to make physical movements to interact with the world around them.4. What are “Link” devices used to do?A. To pick up the arms' and hands' signals.B. To link the computer to the monkey's brain.C. To send out information about the brain's signals.D. To control movements of the arms and hands.5. What challenged scientists most in the study?A. Recording and sending out body signals.B. Training Pager to use the joystick correctly.C. Planting "Link" devices into Pager's brain.D. Matching brain signals to body movements.6. What is Neuralink's real purpose of the study?A. To test artificial intelligence.B. To help those without arms or legs.C. To study how animals play video games.D. To develop more complex video games.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Games for Animals Are Developed.B. Science Proves the Intelligence of Monkeys.C. Monkey Plays Video Games Using His Mind.D. Neuralink Is Leading the World in Technology.CThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body? It can be, but it’s important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experience before you get ready.Running on the beach can be a good thing. It’s certainly different from running on a track or a pavement. For starters, sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven (不平坦的) surface. As you push off, you’re going to lose some of your push as the sand moves. So, you’re not going to be able to push yourself forward as you would on a track or a pavement. But this unevenness has anupside: It gives your body an extra workout, forcing you to exercise muscles that don’t get as much use during runs on firm surfaces. For example, your feet, ankles and lower back might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run just because the surface is constantly movingand changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope (倾斜) down to the water. If you’re going for a long run on the beach, you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because you’re putting more pressure on it due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot — not wearing anything on feet. However, if you’re not used to barefoot running, start slowly and don’t run long distances at first. That’s because running barefoot uses more different muscles than running with shoes does, and it’s important to strengthen these muscles and adapt your feet. If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it, go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you, because running on softer ground surfaces can reduce muscle damage.8. Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A. The soft surface makes people fall over easily.B. People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C. Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D. It’s hard to keep one’s balance on its hard surface.9. Which of the following best explains “upside” underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Advantage.B. Reason.C. Character.D. Challenge.10. What’s the author’s attitude to barefoot running?A. Critical.B. Supportive.C. Doubtful.D. Uncaring.11. The passage can probably be found in ______.A. A primary school textbookB. A tourist guideC. A sports magazineD. A scientific reportDMy sister Alice and I have been trying to get people tostop dropping cigarette（香烟）butts（烟头）for seven years. One day, we were walking in our hometown and saw hundreds of cigarette butts on the ground. They made the town look so ugly that we decided to start a group to make people dropping butts. We called it “No Butts About It”.At first, we drew pictures with “The Earth is not your ashtray（烟灰缸）”written on them. We put the pictures around our hometown—in parks, by beaches, and along roads. We wanted to make people understand thatdropping butts hurts the environment. Most smokers don’t think that dropping butts hurts the Earth. But it does, and all rubbish does!Later, we wrote to companies and asked them for money to help us. We used the money to buy ashtrays to give to smokers. We wanted smokers to carry the ashtrays with them so they didn’t have to drop butts.At the moment, we are trying to get cigarette companies to put an ashtray in each pack of cigarettes. Some companies want to do it. Many people have started to join our group since it began. Today there are 45 other “No Butts About It” groups inAmerica.Now there even groups inEngland,Australia, andIndia! Many newspapers have written about my sister and me over the last seven years. And we have won many prizes for what we do. But we are not interested in prizes. We just want to make the Earth a better and cleaner place for animals, plants and people.One day, it will be.12. What did the writer think about the cigarette butts in the first place?A. They made the town smelly.B. They made the town unhealthy.C. They made the town dirty.D. They made the town poor.13. What does the writer do with the cigarette butts?A. Give ashtrays to the smokers.B. Stop people buying cigarettes.C. Pick up the cigarette butts.D. Win prizes for starting groups.14. From the passage we can know that _____.A. no companies wanted to give money to themB. The writer believes that the Earth will be a better and cleaner placeC. There are only 45”No Butts About It”D. The writer likes to be on newspapers and win prizes215. Which is the best tittle for the passage?A. Save our Town From Cigarette Butts.B. Buy Yourself An Ashtray.C. Cigarette Butts Also Destroy Other Countries.D. No Butts Prize.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。
广州市2020届高三年级英语一模试题(含答案)
广州市2020届高三年级一模试题英语本试卷共10 页，满分120 分。
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因听力另考，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
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AMama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. All the birds flew away. “I must warn Papa,” I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified, I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck’s lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, “Oh, Iris, you saved me!”Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.21. What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?A. It describes a problem the characters must solve.B. It establishes the setting where the story takes place.C. It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.D. It explains the motivations for the characters’ la ter actions.22. Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?A. He was trying to get to his truck.B. He needed to prepare the field for harvest.C. He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.D. He planned to bring in the cattle before the storm.23. How did Iris save her father?A. By warning him to run away.B. By turning on the truck’s lights.C. By guiding him towards the shelter.D. By screaming his name at the top of her voice.24. Which of the following words best describe Iris?A. Brave and calm.B. Experienced and confident.C. Adventurous and careful.D. Fearless and sympathetic.B25. What is true about the Milky Way?A. There are only stars inside it.B. There is a black hole at its center.C. It’s the biggest spiral galaxy in the universe.D. It takes 100,000 years to get there from Earth.26. Which of the following is the main factor in categorizing galaxies?A. Shape.B. Size.C. Number of stars.D. Distance from the sun.27. Which of the following galaxies can be classified as irregular?A. Whale Galaxy — similar to the Milky Way both in size and shape.B. Cygnus A (3C 405) Galaxy — the brightest egg shape we can observe.C. Cigar Galaxy — long and narrow galaxy that looks like an ashy cloud.D. Sunflower Galaxy — galaxy with multiple arms radiating from its bright core.CThe Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could make huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Chang’an (known today as Xi’an), the early Han capital. Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China’s northwestern provinces. After this, they woul d face the Gobi Desert, arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day’s journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran, Turkey, and finally Europe. Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils.28. The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ________.A. making huge profitsB. traveling the Silk RoadC. exchanging goods and ideasD. connecting different civilizations29. Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?A. The desert’s surface was easier to walk on.B. Camels for transportation were easier to find.C. It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.D. There were more natural water sources available.30. What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?A. Travelers were offered free accommodation.B. They were located around the edges of the desert.C. Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.D. They were shared by travelers from different countries.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. The origins of the Silk Road.B. The benefits of the Silk Road.C. The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.D. The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.DLet’s begin with the story: King Hiero contracts the ancient Greek polymath Archimedes (阿基米德) to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water, the more water is displaced—making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Realizing he has hit upon a method to determine whether the King’s crown was made of gold or silver, the young Greek leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying “Eureka! Eureka!” Or, transla ted: “I’ve found it! I’ve found it!”Too bad, however, Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way.First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy (浮力). The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture. “Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong,” says Chris Schmitt, a mathematician at the University of Berlin and a self-described Archimedes fan. “The method attributed to Archimedes in the story works in theory so it sounds right, but when you actually try it, you find that the real world gets in the way.”In fact, Schmitt is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought, “That can’t be right.” As Galileo wrote, Archimedes could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale. In fact, the surface tensi on of water can make the volume of a light object like a crown immeasurable. “There may be some truth to it,” Schmitt adds. “Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery concerning buoyance, not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets naked.”Much like Newton’s apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. The suspect foundations of the eureka moment take nothing away from the word’s ability to uniquely and concisely convey the flash of inspiration.32. According to the first paragraph, how would Archimedes measure the volume of the crown?A. He would weigh himself with and without the crown.B. He would weigh the crown first and then put it into water.C. He would go to the public baths wearing the crown on his head.D. He would sink the crown into water and measure the water displaced.33. What did Galileo probably think of the naked-Archimedes eureka story?A. He believed the word “eureka” was said in another situation.B. He suspected Archimedes didn’t run through the street naked.C. He doubted Archimedes carried out the experiment independently.D. He thought Archimedes would not have used the method described.34. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?A. The word “eureka” is still widely used today.B. The word “eureka” is now a formal scientific term.C. Most people accept the authenticity of the original story.D. People are still inspired by the achievements of Archimedes.35. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the famous scientist Archimedes.B. To examine the credibility of the eureka story.C. To explain how the word “eureka” was created.D. To urge people not to use the word “eureka” anymore.第二节( 共5小题; 每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届广州市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020届广州市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCLosing your ability to think and remember is pretty frightening. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the namesof people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital inBoston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts become smaller, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved”. Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrongBut even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion andmemory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive(认知的) reserve, Daffner says.“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways, ” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster8. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A. Not all of them are related to one’s age.B. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.C. They occur only among certain groups of people.D. They are quite common among fifty-year-old people.9. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriouslyA. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines.B. Inability to recall details of one’s life experiencesC. Failure to remember the names of movies or actorsD. Occasionally confusing the addresses of one’s friends.10. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A. Check the brain’s cognitive reserve.B. Stop medications affecting memory.C. Turn to a professional for assistance.D. Exercise to improve their well-being11. What is Dr. Daffner’s advice forfight against memory loss?A. Having regular physical and mental checkups.B. Taking medicine that helps boost one’s brain.C. Engaging in known memory repair activities.D. Staying active both physically and mentallyDWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they willalways love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.12. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.13. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock14. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories15. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80s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届广州中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
2020届广州中学高三英语一模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.BHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much for your kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”4. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.5. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.6. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.7. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.CExperts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which was really quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of being blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr Denize Atan, “That means he can’t drive and would find it reallyarduousto read, watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “It’s best not to be anxious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.” She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eating healthily. “It’s much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said, adding that too manycertain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you don’t want to overdo it.”8. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.D. The cause of the boy’s disease is unknown.9. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A. To improve his poor diet.B. To get some help to lose weight.C. To be treated for his discomfort.D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.10. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Important.B. Easy.C. Necessary.D. Difficult.11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boy’s family to care for him.C. Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D. Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.DOver the years, NASA has successfully sent several rovers (飞行器) to Mars. While the science laboratories continue to provide important information on the Red Planet, they keep the space exploration rovers staying closeto the original landing place.To get a more comprehensive (详尽的) view of Mars, the US Space Agency plans to make a small test helicopter with the Mars 2020 Rover, which will be sent off in July 2020.The football-sized “marscopter” weighs about four pounds.It can fly at about ten times the speed of helicopters on Earth. The light weight and fast speed are important for the helicopter to be able to fly in the thin Mars atmosphere, which is about just one percent of that of Earth. “To make it fly in that thin Mars atmosphere, we had to make everything ready, and make it as light as possible while being as strong and powerful as it can possibly be. “Mimi Aung, Mars helicopter project manager, said in a meeting.Upon landing on the Red Planet, the Mars 2020 Rover will find a proper location to send of the helicopter. The helicopter will start with a short climb, no higher than 10 feet, and hover (盘旋) for just 30 seconds before landing back on the Mars surface. If all goes well, five more flights of longer distances, for 90 seconds each, will be conducted over the next 30 days. The short journeys will be recorded by a small camera and sent back to the scientists on Earth.If the plan goes on well, the first helicopter to fly in another world, will open up a whole new way to explore Mars. The Mars helicopter's first flight will be a great invention. For those of us whose research is about flight, that would be a wonderful, historic moment.12. To fly in thin Mars atmosphere，we should make the helicopter_______.A. strong and heavyB. heavy and fastC. light and fastD. strong and slow13. How many times will the helicopter fly?A. Three timesB. Four timesC. Five timesD. Six times14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It’s interesting to fly in another world.B. I' s important to fly in another world.C. The plan to fly the helicopter goes on well.D. The helicopters first flight is successful.15. What may be the best title for the passage?A. To send a helicopter to Mars in 2020B. To send a rover to Mars in 2020C. To live in the thin Mars atmosphereD. To send back records to scientists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年广州市第一中学高中部高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案
2020年广州市第一中学高中部高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBA 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.CSome of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowlybreak down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?A. Weather patterns.B. Salt crystals.C. Wet conditions.D. Drought Periods.9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?A. Worried.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Positive.11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.DWhen you think of the icy Arctic Ocean, do you picture cold blue waters, on which float (漂浮) icebergs home to animals and fish not seen elsewhere on the planet? Think again, or rather add 300 billion pieces of plastic (塑料) to your picture. That's the amount of plastic that scientists believe is floating around the Arctic Ocean. Most of theplastic is in the area to the east of Greenland and north of Scandinavia.Where did it come from? After all, the lands near the Arctic are not really full of people. It turns out that ocean currents are carrying plastic thrown into the ocean all the way to the Arctic. An ocean current is an unending movement of sea water from one point to another. It is caused by several things including heat from the Sun, wind and movement of the Earth.Many of these plastic pieces seem to have travelled for years before reaching the Arctic. This was worked out by scientists studying the plastic problem after they observed the condition of the pieces. While much plastic floats on top of the water, a lot also may be on the sea floor.Plastic has been widely used for 60 years on Earth and our careless throwing of plastic things is slowly turning the once perfectly clean Arctic into a dangerous place. Unlike food waste and plant waste, plastic doesn't break down so easily. In fact the United States Environment Protection Organization reports that “every bit of plastic ever made still exists”.What's the effect? Seabirds, sea turtles and other ocean creatures could get hurt and die when they accidentallyswallowplastic. Plastic waste affects fishing, affecting people who earn money through fishing. Plastics can let out dangerous poisons (毒物) into the water. These may be swallowed by fish, and when these fish are caught and eaten by people or bigger animals, they could get poisoned too!12. What can we learn from the passage?A. The Arctic Ocean is heavily polluted.B. The plastic is mostlyin the area in the east of Greenland.C. An ocean current is just caused by the movement of the earth.D. Much more plastic floats on top of the water.13. Which of the following doesn't contribute to the plastic ocean?A. Humans throw away plastic things at will.B. Ocean currents carry plastic things everywhere.C. Plastic can let out harmful things into the water.D. Plastic is hard to break down.14. What does the underlined word “swallow” in the last Paragraph mean?A. Break down.B. Take in.C. Accept.D. Touch.15. What's the best title of the text?A. Are Men to Blame for Plastic Ocean?B. Arctic Ocean and Its Future!C. Is Plastic Harmful?D. Arctic Ocean or Plastic Ocean?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广州天河区高三一模英语【试卷+答案】
（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷一、阅读理解1.Mama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says allthe dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have towash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa. fears the dust fromthe road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don't breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home andhelp Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky.After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in theyard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud ofdust. All the birds flew away. "I must warn Papa, " I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, Igently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voicewould lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified. I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, Igroped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck's lights onand off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. ThenI pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strengthin my arms.Suddenly, Papa's face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief.He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms andsaid, "Oh, Iris, you saved me!"A.B.C.D.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.B.C.D.（3）A.Brave and calm.B.Experienced and confident.C.Adventurous and careful.D.Fearless and sympathetic.（4）Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door,opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?It describes a problem the characters must solve.It establishes the setting where the story takes place.It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.It explains the motivations for the characters' later actions.Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?He was trying to get to his truck.He needed to prepare the field for harvest.He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.He planned to bring in the catle before the storm.How did Iris save her father?By waming him to run away.By turning on the truck's lights.By guiding him towards the shelter.By screaming his name at the top of her voice.Which of the following words best describe Iris?2.The Milky Way is only one galaxy among afew hundred million galaxies in ouruniverse （each with hundreds of billions ofstars.）Galaxies are huge groupings of stars, planets, gas, and dust. Our sun is in the MILKY WAYgalaxy, which measures about 100, 000 light-years across. That long thin milky bright shape across the middle of the night sky is made up of about several billion stars in our galaxy. Our galaxy is a spiral （旋转的） galaxy. but there are other types.SPIRAL GALAXY: galaxies that have spiral arms that emerge from the center. Our solar system is located on one of the arms of the Milky Way galaxy. Our galaxy has a hugeblack hole at its center that billions of stars revolve around.A.B.C.D.（1）A.Shape.B.Size.C.Number of stars.D.Distance from the sun.（2）A.B.C.D.（3）ELLIPTICAL GALAXY: shaped like a huge egg. The stars in these galaxies tend to be very old. Furthermore, the old stars in ellipticals tend to be yellow and reddish, whichaccording to our understanding of stellar evolution, means they are smaller, dimmerstars.IRREGULAR GALAXY: There are many other shapes of galaxies that aren't spiral or elliptical. They all fit into the irregular category. Like the Large and Small MagellanicClouds, they have rather unusual-looking shapesWhat is true about the Milky Way?There are only stars inside it.There is a black hole at its center.It's the biggest spiral galaxy in the universe.It takes 100, 000 years to get there from Earth.Which of the following is the main factor in categorizing galaxies?Which of the following galaxies can be classified as irregular?Whale Galaxy—similar to the Milky Way both in size and shape.Cygnus A （3C 405）Galaxy—the brightest egg shape we can observe.Cigar Galaxy—long and narrow galaxy that looks like an ashy cloud.Sunflower Galaxy—galaxy with multiple arms radiating from its bright core.3.The Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world.This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could seek huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Chang'an （known today as Xi'an ）, the early Han capital.Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China's northwestern provinces. After this, they would face the Gobi Desert,arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.A.making huge profitsB.traveling the Silk RoadC.exchanging goods and ideasD.connecting different civilizations（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.B.C.D.（3）A.B.C.D.（4）So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day's journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran. Turkey, and finally Europe, Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils.The underlined word "it" in the first paragraph refers to .Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?The desert's surface was easier to walk on.Camels for transportation were easier to find.It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.There were mere natural water sources available.What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?Travelers were offered free accommodation.They were located around the edges of the desert.Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.They were shared by travelers from different countries.What is the passage mainly about?The origins of the Silk Road.The benefits of the Silk Road.The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.4.Let's begin with the story: King Hiero contracts the ancient Greek polymathArchimedes （阿基米德） to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water; the more water is displaced—making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Realizing he has hit upon a method to determine whether the King's crown was made of gold or silver; the young Greek leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying "Eureka! Eureka!" Or, translated: "I've found it! I've found it!"A.B.C.D.（1）A.B.C.D.（2）A.B.C.（3）Too bad, however, Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way.First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy （浮力）. The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture. "Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong, " says Chris Schmitt, a mathematician at the University of Berlin and a self-described Archimedes fan. "The method attributed to Archimedes in the story works in theory so it sounds right, but when you actually try it, you find that the real world gets in the way."In fact, Schmitt is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought, "That can't be right." As Galileo wrote, Archimedes could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale. In fact, the surface tension of water can make the volume of a light object like a crown immeasurable."There may be some truth to it, " Schmitt adds. "Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery concerning buoyance, not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets naked."Much like Newton's apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. The suspect foundations of the eureka moment take nothing away from the word's ability to uniquely and concisely convey the flash of inspiration.According to the first paragraph, how would Archimedes measure the volume of thecrown?He would weigh himself with and without the crown.He would weigh the crown first and then put it into water.He would go to the public baths wearing the crown on his head.He would sink the crown into water and measure the water displaced.What did Galileo probably think of the naked-Archimedes eureka story?He believed the word "eureka" was said in another situation.He suspected Archimedes didn't run through the street naked.He doubted Archimedes carried out the experiment independently.He thought Archimedes would not have used the method described.What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?The word "eureka" is still widely used today.The word "eureka" is now a formal scientific term.Most people accept the authenticity of the original story.D.A.B.C.D.（4）People are still inspired by the achievements of Archimedes.What is the purpose of this text?To introduce the famous scientist Archimedes.To examine the credibility of the eureka story.To explain how the word "eureka" was created.To urge people not to use the word "eureka" anymore.二、七选五（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）5. A.B.C.Leonardo da Vinci and NatureIn the modern world, art and science are two very separate activities, but in Leonardo's time they were closely connected. Science meant mathematics and medical studies. 1 Mathematics included practical work like surveying land for making maps as well as measuring the movements of the stars in the sky. An artist might need to measure the different parts of the body. He could also use mathematics to place things in relationship to each other in a drawing or painting so the scene looked correct. 2Mathematics was also connected to music because musical sounds have a fixed relationship with each other that can be described in numbers 3 More than this, though,Leonardo believed that numbers were a part of all things in the world, including music, and he said that "without them nothing can be done.""Nature has kindly given us things everywhere to copy, " wrote Leonardo. In all his activities, Leonardo was trying to discover the rules that control nature. In his search for those rules, he looked very carefully at a lot of examples and details. Actual experience was more important to him than opinion, and he worked from facts to ideas 4 His purpose was to examine the world so he could copy it in beautiful paintings and sculptures. He also wanted to learn from the clever solutions of nature.5 His quick little sketches, often done while wandering outside, helped him to catch a movement or a shape. More careful drawings would be done at a desk with a pen and ruler. In July 2001, a small drawing by Leonardo was sold for $12 million, It was the most expensive drawing in the world.Leonardo was always drawing.How could these be connected with art?Leonardo's ideas were vastly ahead of his time.D. E. F. G.Mathematicians and doctors worked to discover the unknown.Above all, Leonardo wanted to understand how and why things worked.You will see a good example of such positioning in the painting of The Last Supper. Leonardo himself was a very good musician and liked to play an instrument and sing.三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）6.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Throughout my life, I was never very athletic. I wasn't really into 1 , sports or conflict.The only 2 I enjoyed were 3 things like watching TV and playing computer games. It was during my junior year in high school that I realized I needed a 4 . My friends were joining the long distance running club and 5 me to do it also. At my school, there were no qualification 6 ; every student was accepted.As everyone gathered around on the first day of practice, the 7 announced it was time for "warm-up". I imagined the warm-up would be a 8 jog around the 400-metre track.I soon 9 it was a 1-km run. After completing the run, I was 10 ! I wondered, "If that's warm-up, what's next? " The 11 workout for the day was a 5-km run, which I mostly walked. When I came home, I really considered 12 However, I 13 myself to keep at it and try harder.Of course, there was no real improvement 14 . I always came in last during practice and the first few 15 . As days and weeks went on, I really tried my best. During practice, I would always keep at the 16 of the group; the fastest, more 17 runners were always ahead, while the laziest were behind. As the result of my 18 ，warm-up became a real warm-up. The 5-km runs transformed into an 19 day of practice. And I was no longer last in anything we did. For a former couch potato, like me, this was a（n） 20 .A.rulesB.artspetitionD.schoolworkA.proceduresB.activitiesC.lessonsD.programsA.endlessB.pointlessC.importantD.challengingA.changeB.restC.teamD.resultA.accompaniedB.assistedC.requiredD.invitedA.trialsB.alternativesC.opportunitiesD.reasonspetitorB.coachC.reporterD.refereeA.hardB.boringC.practicalD.casualA.decidedB.suspectedC.realizedD.agreed10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.A.sent off B.taken away C.turned down D.worn out A.real B.best C.expected D.funplainingB.quittingC.cryingD.refreshing A.convinced B.taught C.sent D.helpedA.actuallyB.graduallyC.separatelyD.instantly A.performances B.presentations C.races D.stepsA.middleB.topC.frontD.bottomA.popularB.confidentC.seriousD.relaxed A.inspiration B.determination C.loyalty D.contribution A.unimaginable B.avoidable C.easy D.optional A.exception B.example C.promotion D.success四、在空白处填写适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）7.The novel coronavirus, now officially named Covid-19, is a new 1 （ill）andscientists are still studying the best ways to control it. Defeating Covid-19, 2 , is not only the job of scientists and doctors. People have an important role to play in the battle. The best way to help prevent the virus 3 （spread）is by protecting yourself and staying healthy.Scientists are now sure that Covid-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing. The virus travels through the air and can be breathed in by people nearby. It may also land 4 surfaces such as tables and chairs. If these surfaces 5 （touch）, the virus may be on your hands. Touching your eyes or mouth with 6 （wash）hands can let the virus enter your body.7 （protect）yourself and others, wear a mask at all times when out in public. Thisstops healthy people from breathing in Covid-19 and 8 （reduce）the amount of the virus ill people send into the air. Most importantly, wash your hands carefully and frequently, especially 9 you are outside your home.Covid-19 is undoubtedly a serious social challenge, but if we all contribute and behave 10 （responsible）, it is one that we can overcome.五、短文改错（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）8.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
2020年广州市第三中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020年广州市第三中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHubeiProvincehas long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit inHubeiProvince.YellowCraneTowerYellowCraneToweris known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together withYueyangTowerinHunanand Tengwang Pavilion inJiangxi. The history ofYellowCraneTowerdates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.Enshi Grand CanyonEnshi Grand Canyon can beChina's answer to the Grand Canyon inArizona, theUnited Statesin beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.Shennongjia Scenic AreaIt is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spotLocated in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city ofYichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “ProtectedCenterof the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along theYangtze River.1. What is special aboutYellowCraneTower?A. It has a long history.B. It offers a scenic view.C. It once served war's purposes.D. It is the best-known tower inChina2. Why is the Grand Canyon inArizonamentioned ?A. To explain its popularity inChina.B. To help readers know more about it.C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.D. To show differences between the two canyons.3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?A. Enshi Grand Canyon.B.YellowCraneTower.C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.D. TheThree-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.BThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a greatamount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A. To show the harm of plasticB. To warn of the climate change.C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Curious.D. Opposed.6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?A. A pioneer.B. A failure.C. An objector.D. A predictor.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD. Global Environmental Disasters Are IncreasingCWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to thestage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.8. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.11. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.DIn Colombia a group, named WebConserva, is carrying out a project in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers.The San Lucas area is one of the most unexplored places in Colombia, which is home to many thousands of species of animals and plants. Yet gold mining and coca farming have dealt a blow to its ecosystem. To limit additional development in the San Lucas area, the group helps coffee growers by linking them with processors from around the country.Colombia has more different kinds of living things than any other country except neighboring Brazil. In 2016, the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ending years of civil war. As a result, more land became accessible for use, with deforestation(毁林) coming along. Government information shows that in 2017, almost 220,000 hectares of forest were destroyed compared to around 124,000 hectares in 2015.To date, the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants, which costs about $77,000 dollars a year. WebConserva hopes that, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected. In San Lucas, the families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals from the forests. In return, they receive $ 250 to $ 300 per 125 kilograms of coffee, an enviable amount there. Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part. His new coffee plantation(种植园) makes a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals like the jaguar live and hunt. In this way, he doesn't have to kill wild animals to protect his cattle.Barajas said that pulling down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against his will. Now he feels that growing coffee lets him be astewardof the land. "I'm taking care of the environment, the forest and the animals," he said.12. Why does WebConserva set up the project?A. To help local farmers make money.B. To expand areas of coffee growing.C. To link processors with coffee growers.D. To conserve biodiversity in the Mountains.13. What happened after Colombia’s civil war was over?A. Colombia helped many needy families.B. Colombia lost lots of areas of forests.C. Colombia started to save damaged forests.D. Colombia became more peaceful than Brazil.14. Which is probably a function of Barajas's coffee plantation?A. A method of protecting cattle and wildlife.B. A substitute for hunting of wild animals.C. A barrier between man and wild animals.D. A shelter for cattle against human hunters.15. What does the underlined word "steward" mean in the last paragraph?A. Farmer.B. Master.C. Guardian.D. Explorer.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年广州市第十二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020年广州市第十二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAre you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?Check out one of these hot new restaurants.Fast BestFast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.Your Local Caff (小餐馆)Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.Last Days of the RajA centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!The Chocolate BoxThe owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.1.Fast Best suits a person ______.A.who has a sweet toothB.who loves spicy foodC.who wants to have good breakfastD.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch2.Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?A.You can listen to great music in it.B.It serves hot food with pepper.C.It serves an all-day breakfast.D.It is prefect for vegetarians.3.Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?A.Fast Best.B.Your Local Caff.st Days of the Raj.D.The Chocolate Box.BThe grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.4. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores?A. Learning to cook foreign dishes.B. Making friends with local people.C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs.D. Knowing local people and the country.5. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3?A. People's special lifestyles.B. People's shopping habits.C. People's environmental awareness.D. People's packaging methods.6. What can we infer from paragraph 4?A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food.B. Grocery stores are good social places.C. Grocery stores vary in different countries.D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.7. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)A. B.C. D.CWhen I was a kid, my mom set aside some breakfast food for supper every nowand then. I remember one night after a long, hard day at work, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and a plate of extremely burnt biscuits on the table. I waited to see if my dad would get annoyed.All my dad did was to reach for the biscuits, smile at my mom and ask me how my day at school had been. I don't remember what I told him that night but I do remember watching him add butter and jelly on that ugly burnt biscuit and ate every bite of that thing. He never made a face nor uttered a word about it!When I rose from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for overcooking the biscuits and I will never forget what he said, “Honey, I love burnt biscuits every now and then."Later that night, I went to say good night to my daddy, and I wondered if he really liked his biscuits burnt. He wrapped me up in his arms and said gently, "Your mom put in a hard day at work today and she is really tired. Besides, a little burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!As I have grown older, I've thought about that many times. Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. Learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences contribute to ahealthy, growing, and lasting relationship. We could extend this philosophy to any relationship, such as a husband-wife, parent-child, or friendship. Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Keep it in your own. So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burnt one will do just fine.8. How did the author's dad react to the burnt biscuit?A. He set it aside for breakfast.B. He ate butter and jelly instead.C. He uttered his complaints loudly.D. He ate it up as if nothing happened.9. Which of the following words can best describe the author's dad?A. Caring.B. Determined.C. ProudD. Hardworking.10. What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph?A. Show understanding to imperfect things.B. Ask the children to respect their parents.C. Enjoy the over-cooked biscuits willingly.D. Make important decisions on your own.11. In which section of a magazine may this passage appear?A. History and culture.B. Family and relationship.C. Cuisine and health.D. Entertainment and sports.DEveryone can be angry. But if you take the time to actually examine your anger instead of just “feeling” angry, you’ll have a better understanding of yourself. Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers. These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.I can give you a personal example. I went to a meeting once and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my workplace. Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked. That didn’t bother me that much. I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was, “Your job is pointless.” This really upset meand at the time, I was ly furious(发怒地) with that comment.I was so angry and upset that they would treat me that way. Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad. I learned a lot. I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit. In the big scheme of things, my job was pointless. It wasn’t what I really wanted to be doing with my life and this was what frustrated me the most. Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didn’t even really want todo. I was using it as a crutch(拐杖) because I didn’t have the confidence in myself to take the scary road towards what I really wanted to do. As soon as I realized that, a lot of my anger just melted away. I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life. I probably wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the time to figure out why I was really so angry.12. What made the author angry at the meeting?A. The system of the company was terrible.B. Someone said his job is insignificant.C. The policy of the company didn’t work.D. The application he supported was of no effect.13. What brought down the anger of the author?A. The apology someone made at the meeting.B. The crutch he used to take the scary road.C. His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.D. The courage he had to overcome the challenges.14. Why did the author consider the incident as a gift?A. It brought him back on track to the goal.B. It helped him get promoted to a higher position.C. It helped him change his character since then.D. It provided him with confidence in his career.15. What can be the best title of the passage?A. How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a CompanyB. Avoid Being Pointless at WorkC. Anger Is Harmful to HealthD. Understanding Yourself Better Through Anger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。
广东省2020年高考英语一模试卷含答案
高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Metropolitan Museum of Art （Met）is one of the world's largest and finest art museums．Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum．The Temple of DendurThis 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River，surrounded by a wall that no longer exists．But you can still peek through the gateway．Whose "house" is this？It's not for people．It's for gods．Can you identify them？They face out．A king faces in，bringing offerings．MetSpeaksBringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject，MetSpeaks features lectures，discussions，talks，films，and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met's exhibitions and permanent collection．Program times，audiences，and topics vary．Time to SketchSettle down for a few minutes，pick something in this gallery，and have fun drawing it．Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch．You'll be surprised at how much more you notice，thanks to exploring art by sketching．MetAccessMake the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities．Program times，audiences，and topics vary ．Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks，download the Access Calendar （PDF），or call 212-650-2010 or emailaccess@metmuseum．org．AdmissionFee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens．Recommended FeeAdults﹩25Seniors （65 and older）﹩17Students﹩12Members （Join Now）FreeChildren under 12 （accompanied by an adult）Free1.How much is recommended to pay for 3 adult and 2 student visitors？______A. ﹩111B. ﹩99C. ﹩87D. ﹩1032.What can you know about the Temple of Dendur？______A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now．B. A king faces out，bringing offerings in the temple．C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in．D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building．3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Met？______A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks．B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall．C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them．D. You can email access@metmuseum．org for more Admission information．BYouth football team members rescued more than two weeks after sudden flooding trapped them in a cave in Thailand are now being well looked after at a hospital in the northern city of Chiang Rai．In addition to treating the boys for potential body fluid loss，inadequate nutrition and lack of oxygen，their doctors also plan to closely monitor them for symptoms of diseases that may have been infected by animals living in the cave．"The next step is to make sure those kids and their families are safe，because living in a cave provides a different environment，which might contain animals that could transmit…disease ，" said the local hospital．The boys and their family members have been told to watch for symptoms such as headache，nausea（反胃），muscle pain or difficulty breathing，the reports added．Yet based on the location where the boys were trapped-more than four kilometers from the cave complex's main entrance，past some fully submerged passages-and the fact they have been swimming out wearing full scuba face masks，it seems unlikely that they were living with bats in the cave or breathed in bat-associated bacteria during their rescue，several infectious disease experts said．"It's hard to imagine bats got that deep into the cave because of all those narrow passageways，but it is possible，" says Ian Lipkin，an animal expert and professor at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University．"It's unlikely that there would be many animals in there，" notes Jonathan Epstein，a doctor at EcoHealth Alliance，a nonprofit organization that studies diseases and how to prevent them．Bats typically like to rest in areas they can easily enter and exit，not in places that fully flood，he adds．Bats in Thailand have been linked with a wide range of viruses that are similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome （SARS）-Lipkin says．But it seems more likely the boys would have been exposed to infection-causing bacteria when they swam through the dirty water with cuts and scrapes．"If you are trying to prioritize issues with respect to health care for these kids，number one would be psychological damage and second will be bacterial infections from the cuts and scrapes they may have encountered．" Lipkin says．4.According to the passage，which of the following is NOT the potential symptom of therescued team members？______A. Lacking body waterB. Unbalanced nutritionC. Pain in the head and musclesD. Adequate oxygen5.The underlined word "submerged" in paragraph 3 means ______ ．A. under the waterB. wild and dangerousC. with animalsD. bat-associated6.Which is true about the caves and the trapped people？______A. Jonathan Epstein thought it possible for the team members to be attacked by bats in thefully-flooded cave．B. Lipkin argued bats were not able to get deep into the narrow cave where the kids weretrapped．C. Lipkin said the victims might be infected when their body were exposed to bacterialwater during the rescue．D. Lipkin believed the most important issue for the cave-trapped teenagers was infectiousbacteria examination．7.What is the text type of the passage？______A. An academic essay about bats．B. A newspaper article．C. A medical magazine．D. A Thai website about sports．CSo many of us hold on to little resentments （怨恨）that may have come from an argument，a misunderstanding，or some other painful event．Stubbornly，we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship．An acquaintance of mine，whose health isn't very good，recently told me that she hadn't spoken to her son in almost three years．She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first．When I suggested that she be the one to reach out，she resisted initially and said，"I can't do that．He's the one who should apologize．" She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son．After a little gentle encouragement，however，she did decide to be the first one to reach out．To her amazement，her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own．As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out，everyone wins．Whenever we hold on to our anger，we turn "small stuff" into really "big stuff" in our minds ．We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness．They are not ．If you want to be a more peaceful person，you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy．The way to be happy is to let go，and reach out．Let other people be right．This doesn't mean that you're wrong．Everything will be fine．You'll experience the peace of letting go，as well as the joy of letting others be right．You'll also notice that，as you reach out and let others be "right，" they will become less defensive and more loving toward you．They might even reach back．But if for some reason they don't，that's okay too．You'll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world，and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself．8.The underlined word " rekindle" in Paragraph 1 probably means " ______ "．A. developB. recoverC. acceptD. replace9.According to the passage，the author's friend never spoke to her son for three yearsbecause ______ ．A. she had got an argument with her husbandB. she had disagreed about her son's marriageC. she had got an argument about her daughter-in-lawD. she had disliked her son's wife for many years10.Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first？______A. People believe that they are right．B. People always wait for others to offer an apology first．C. People consider the position more important than happiness．D. People want to get an inner satisfaction．11.The purpose of the passage is to ______ ．A. instruct the readers how to apologizeB. teach the readers how to gain inner peaceC. tell the readers to reach out first when there are painful eventsD. inform the readers the importance of being forgivingDA new technology is going to ripe，one that could transform our daily lives，help to form new industries，even remove world economic powers from their present positions．Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world，the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe-and Asians are in the forefront．Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago-superconductivity （超导体技术）．Used today only in specialized equipment，super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home，making them smaller，more powerful and efficient．They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel （柴油）vehicles with electric cars，and cut the cost of electricity．The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot-they do away with all electrical resistance．The significances for energy storage are great．The technology is in its early stage，still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money．For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures．It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes，who cooled mercury （水银）to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium （氦）．Then in January last year，two IBM scientists，K．Alex Muller and J．George Bednorz，found a metal oxide ceramic （氧化陶瓷）that superconducted at -243℃．Their report went largely unnoticed until last December，when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston．Today Japan，India，China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs，acting as midwives （助产士）to a new technology．12.As is indicated in the passage，the technology of superconductivity ______ ．A. has already been developedB. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipmentD. will be used in daily lives in a few years13.The new technology differs from the others in that ______ ．A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich14.From the passage，we may conclude that ______ ．A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technologyB. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC. IBM scientists' report receive immediate attention all over the worldD. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians15.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？______A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity：A New TechnologyC. A New Technology：The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology：A Joint Effort of Many Countries二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Changing your life can come in small，easy steps．You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way．Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation．Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it．(1) You can overcome them，find better alternatives，and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything．Choose to growIt's easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life．(2) In choosing to grow，you build character，develop your strengths，become aware of what needs improvement，and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed．Choose to seek a balanced lifeWhere do you need balance？Are you all work，no play？Or the opposite？(3) If you're spending too much time working or locked away alone，find the time for social interaction and having fun．If you haven't committed to a schedule in a while，make the decision to start following one．(4)This is vital to human existence．We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends．Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability．Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is，you can have it．The person you wish to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you．Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost．It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something you've never done．(5)A．Choose to spend time with those you loveB．Choose to organize your schedule flexiblyC．Make the choice today that you won't be ruled by them．D．Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long．E．However，with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom．F．It's good to change，and you've only got so many years to refresh yourself．G．However，the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）I truly feel that my mother led me here，to Morzaine，and to my future as happy wife and business woman．When Mum (21)in October 2007，I was a cook．In December that year ，while I was working for a wedding，a pearl necklace Mum had left me(22)．I was distraught（忧心如焚的）．Some days later，I was(23) that a guy who was working with us that day could probably have made a fortune(24) the necklace he found．(25)，he returned it．Hearing how I'd (26)Mum for six months before her death，he said，"Christmas is going to be (27) -why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks？"I come to Morzaine，a small，friendly village in the Alps and(28) fell in love with it．What was(29) to be a stopgap （权宜之计）trip (30) a new life．I kept travelling between London and here and felt(31)than I had in months．In December 2008，I was(32) as a hotel manager and moved here full time．A month later，I met Paul，who was traveling here．We fell in love．In the beginning，I didn't want to discuss marriage，because the sadness of losing Mum still felt(33)．Paul understood that and neve(34)me．But，by summer，we got married．A year later，we used his savings，and the money from the sale of Mom's house，to build our own(35)．We want to give our guests a(36) feel，so each room is themed（以……为题）around memories from our lives．There are also styles to remind me of Mom - a tiny chair which(37) be in her bedroom is set in one room．We are having a wonderful life and Mum (38) naturally part of it，(39) there's no way we would be here if it wasn't for the(40) she gave me．I know she's here in spirit，keeping an eye on us．21. A. died B. came C. returned D. visited22. A. burned B. disappeared C. broke D. dropped23. A. shown B. comforted C. persuaded D. told24. A. hiding B. stealing C. selling D. wearing25. A. Hopefully B. Naturally C. Accidentally D. Fortunately26. A. nursed B. cured C. missed D. guarded27. A. long B. hard C. merry D. free28. A. suddenly B. finally C. nearly D. immediately29. A. said B. proved C. supposed D. judged30. A. turned out B. turned into C. turned down D. turned on31. A. smarter B. higher C. firmer D. lighter32. A. honored B. hired C. regarded D. trained33. A. upset B. painful C. great D. good34. A. left B. pushed C. surprised D. interrupted35. A. hotel B. restaurant C. home D. shop36. A. homely B. lively C. motherly D. friendly37. A. ought to B. used to C. might D. could38. A. takes B. keeps C. looks D. feels39. A. unless B. while C. because D. though40. A. money B. chair C. house D. necklace四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Recently，an Internet slang word Foxi- or "Buddhist"- is becoming increasingly popularas it encourages people，especially (1) young to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflicts as much as possible- in other words，to live like a Buddha．The phrase (2) （create）for the first time in 2014 in Japan to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone else's life path．They prefer to stay in their own peaceful world without (3) （disturb）and care littleabout passion and success．In this fast-changing and (4) （compete）world，many people are (5) heavy pressure ．It's only natural that people are seeking for a spiritual bay．However，some would compare "foxi" with "demotivational（无动力的）culture"- a phrase (6) describesyoung people who feel aimless and powerless．They say that foxi actually reflects the reality that young people are losing their will to fight．They are pretending (7) （keep ）a healthy and wise attitude towards failure simply (8) they are incapable（无能力的）of succeeding．All in all，there is one thing that "Buddhist Youngsters" should (9) （basic）keep in mind：You may want to keep a calm mindset，(10) you should never stop fighting for yourselves!五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．When I was young，I was terribly poor in the Chinese．Be afraid of expressing myself was one of the reasons that I rarely did well in school．Once I failed in a mid-term exam ．When I got the papers，I realized things could have been better if I listened to the teacher much more attentive．So I turned to my teacher for helps and he told me，"Where there is a will，there is a way．If we are devoted to learning Chinese，you'll make it．" I couldn't agree much．From then on，I began to work harder．Out of my expect，I made great progress soon．Today，Chinese is where my strength lies．And I'm grateful for my Chinese teacher．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你的朋友Tony刚刚升入高三，因为暑期短他没休息好，所以现在状态很差．面临高考压力，Tony不知所措．请你给他写一封信表示安慰，要点如下：（1）表示难过和理解（2）就如何调整状态提出建议注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】C【解析】（1）．B．数字计算题．根据表格中Adults 25和Students 12，题干中3个大人应该75，两个学生应该是24，共计$99．故选A．（2）．D．细节理解题．根据The Temple of Dendur部分第一句"This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River，surrounded by a wall that no longer exists．这座2000年历史的建筑矗立在尼罗河附近，被一堵不再存在的墙包围着．"可知，这座古庙就位于尼罗河的旁边，也就是说尼罗河见证了这座庙的历史发展．故选A．（3）．C．细节理解题．根据MetAccess部分第二句"Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities．从各种服务和令人兴奋的计划中选择，这些服务和计划是为满足残疾游客的需求而量身定制的"可知，在这里专门设置了很多服务来满足残疾人的需要．故选C．本文介绍了世界上最大的艺术馆the Metropolitan Museum of Art （Met），并给出一些参观这家博物馆的一些具体的建议．1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义．4.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B【解析】1-4 DACB1．D．细节理解题．根据第一段In addition to treating the boys for potential body fluid loss ， inadequate nutrition and lack of oxygen，their doctors also plan to closely monitor them for symptoms of diseases that may have been infected by animals living in the cave．可知，除了治疗男孩可能的体液流失，营养不足和缺氧外，他们的医生还计划密切监测他们是否有可能被生活在洞穴中的动物感染的疾病的症状．D．氧气充足不正确．故选D．2．A．词义猜测题．根据上下文内容可知，past some fully submerged passages-and the fact they have been swimming out wearing full scuba face masks句意为经过一些完全被淹没的通道- 而且他们一直戴着完整的潜水面罩游泳，故选A．3．C．细节理解题．根据最后一段"If you are trying to prioritize issues with respect to health care for these kids，number one would be psychological damage and second will be bacterial infections from the cuts and scrapes they may have encountered．" 可知，Lipkin说，在救援过程中，当他们的身体暴露在细菌水中时，受害者可能会被感染．故选C．4．B．推理判断题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要报道了青少年足球队成员在泰国一个洞穴中被困的突然洪水被救出超过两周，现在在北部城市清莱的一家医院得到了很好的治疗．应该是来源于报纸的一篇文章．故选B．本文主要报道了青少年足球队成员在泰国一个洞穴中被困的突然洪水被救出超过两周，现在在北部城市清莱的一家医院得到了很好的治疗．除了治疗男孩可能的体液流失，营养不足和缺氧外，他们的医生还计划密切监测他们是否有可能被生活在洞穴中的动物感染的疾病的症状．此类题型主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．细节理解题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题，所以在做细节理解题时要结合原文和提干有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，再结合选项选出正确答案．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要联系上下文根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】C【解析】1．B．词义猜测题．根据第一段中Stubbornly，we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way We can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship．我们固执地等着别人来找我们，因为我们相信这是我们能够原谅或重燃友谊或家庭关系的唯一途径．由此推知划线词的意思是"恢复"（recover），故选B．2．C．细节理解题．根据第二段中She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first．可知，作者的朋友三年来从未和她的儿子交谈过因为她和儿子因为儿媳而争吵过．故选C．3．D．推理判断题．根据根据第三段中的"We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness．They are not．If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy．"我们开始相信我们的地位比我们的幸福更重要．其实不然，如果你想成为一个更爱好和平的人，就必须明白"正确"几乎永远也不会比让自己快乐更重要．可知A、B、C三项都是人们不愿首先道歉的原因，故选D．4．C．目的意图题．根据第三段中The way to be happy is to let go，and reach out．Let other people be right．This doesn't mean that you're wrong．Everything will be fine．You'll experience the peace of letting go，as well as the joy of letting others be right．纵观全文可知，本文探讨了面对与人们的矛盾时，应该做主动言和的那个人，这样才能消除心中的怨恨，并且获得幸福，因此本文的目的是告诉读者在发生痛苦的事情时要先主动道歉，故选C．本文是一篇议论文．我们中的很多人都持有一些怨恨，这些怨恨可能来自于一个争论，一个误解，或者一些其他的痛苦，这篇文章告诉读者，当有痛苦的事情发生时，要先伸出手来．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．12.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】B【解析】1．B．推理判断题．根据第三段第一句The technology is in its early stage，still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money．可知，正如文章中所指出的那样，超导技术仍在开发中．故选B．2．C．推理判断题．根据第一段中Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the Westand spread later to the rest of the world，the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the glob可知，这项新技术与其他技术的不同之处在于它正在世界各地的研究实验室中进行培养．故选C．3．A．推理判断题．根据第一段最后一句Asians are in the forefront．Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two yearsago-superconductivity （超导体技术）．可知，从这篇文章中，我们可以得出结论，亚洲科学家在新技术的发展中获得了领先地位．故选A．4．B．主旨大意题．根据第一段A new technology is going to ripe，one that could transform our daily lives，help to form new industries，even remove world economic powers from their present positions．---superconductivity （超导体技术）．可知，本文讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity．故选B．文是一篇说明文．文章讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity．考察学生的推理判断能力和联系上下文的的能力，在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．此类的填空题一定要联系上下文，根据上下文的内容加上自己的理解，再作出正确的判断16.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】E【小题3】D【小题4】A【小题5】G【解析】（1）C 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．根据空前" Some bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it．"有些坏习惯似乎一直存在，我们甚至没有意识到这一点；以及空后"You can overcome them，find better alternatives，and get through your struggle to become a better you!"你能克服他们，找到更好的选择，并通过你的奋斗成为一个更好的你！可知C．Make the choice today that you won't be ruled by them．今天就做决定你不会被他们统治．符合语境，故选C．（2）E 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．根据空前" It's easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life．"这很容易陷入固定的生活方式；以及空后" In choosing to grow，you build character，develop your strengths，become aware of what needs improvement，and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed．"在选择成长的过程中，你培养个性，发展你的力量，意识到什么需要改进，并成为一个全面发展的人你需要成为成功．可知E．However，with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom．"然而，随着重新评价和成长，带来了美好的自由"．符合语境，故选E，（3）D 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．根据空前" Where do you need balance？Are you all work，no play？Or the opposite？"你在哪里需要平衡？你们都在工作，不玩吗？或者相反？以及空后"If you're spending too much time working or locked away alone，find the time for social interaction and having fun．"如果你花太多的时间工作或单独关起来，找时间进行社交活动，找点乐子．可知D．Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long．"两个极端都不会让你过上长久的幸福的生活"符合语境．选D．（4）A 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．根据空后" This is vital to human existence ．We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends．Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability．"这对人类的生存至关重要．我们需要家庭成员和朋友所建立的爱的纽带．人际关系是情感成长和社会稳定的关键．可知A．Choose to spend time with those you love"选择花时间和你爱的人在一起"符合语境，故选A．（5）G 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．根据空前" It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something you've never done．"这可能意味着清理你的日程或做一些你从未做过的事情．可知G．However，the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it．"然而，从成功和个人成就中获得的回报是值得的．"符合语境，故选G．本文是一篇说明文，了如何改变你的生活．文章提了几个建议，你可以改变你的坏习惯，学会成长，有一个平衡的生活，和喜欢的人相处，有激情的活着．本题要求在理解细节信息的基础上，着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力．21.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】C【小题5】D【小题6】A【小题7】B【小题8】D【小题9】C【小题10】B 【小题11】D【小题12】B【小题13】C【小题14】B【小题15】A 【小题16】A【小题17】B【小题18】D【小题19】C【小题20】D【解析】1-20 ABDCD ABDCB DBCBA ABDCD1．A．考查动词．A．died 死；B．came来；C．returned归还；D．visited参观．根据下文的before her death，她妈妈死前，可知她母亲去世，从这里可推断出：此处说母亲去世时我是一名厨师．故选A．2．B．考查动词．A．burned燃烧；B．disappeared消失；C．broke弄坏；D．dropped 使落下．根据下一句I was distraught（忧心如焚的）我忧心如焚；下文的he returned it他归还了它，可知项链丢了，不见了．故选B．3．D．考查动词．A．shown展示；B．comforted使舒适；C．persuaded劝服；D．told告诉．句意：我被告诉，即别人告诉我，那天和我们一起工作的一个人，如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了．可知选D．4．C．考查动词．A．hiding躲藏；B．stealing偷；C．selling卖；D．wearing穿戴．句意：如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了．故选C．5．D．考查副词．hopefully有希望地，naturally自然地，accidentally偶然地，fortunately 幸运地，对我来说，他能把项链还回来，当然是很幸运的了．故选D．6．A．考查动词．A．nursed护理，照顾；B．cured治愈；C．missed错过，想念；D．guarded放哨．句意：在母亲去世前，我照顾了她六个月．故选A．7．B．考查形容词．A．long长的；B．hard艰苦的；C．merry 愉快的，快活的；D ．free自由的．句意：因为母亲刚刚去世，圣诞节对于我来说是个很难的时期．故选B ．8．D．考查副词．A．suddenly突然地；B．finally最后；C．nearly几乎，差不多；D．immediately立刻，马上．句意：我到了阿尔卑斯的一个小村庄，就立即喜欢上了它．故选D．9．C．考查动词．A．said 说；B．proved证明是，结果是；C．supposed 假定；猜想，推测；D．judged判断．句意：本应该作为权宜之计的旅游，却成了我新生活的开始．be supposed to do本应该，故选C．10．B．考查短语．turned out结果是，turned into变成，turned down拒绝，turned on打开，本应该作为权宜之计的旅游，却成了我新生活的开始，故选B．11．D．考查形容词．A．smarter聪明的；敏捷的；漂亮的；B．higher高的；C．firmer 坚固的，坚牢的；D．lighter轻的；明亮的．句意：往返的旅游让我的心情放松了．故选D．12．B．考查动词．A．honored尊敬；敬意；荣誉；B．hired雇用；C．regarded认为；D．trained培训．句意：我被顾成了一家旅馆的经理．故选B．13．C．考查形容词．upset难过的，painful痛苦的，great伟大的，good好的，此处指失去母亲的悲伤还很强烈．故选C．14．B．考查动词．A．left 离开；B．pushed推动；C．surprised吃惊；D．interrupted 打断．句意：保罗非常理解我，从来也没有迫使我．从这里可知选B．15．A．考查名词．A．hotel 宾馆；B．restaurant餐厅；C．home家；D．shop商店．句意：用保留的积蓄和买母亲房子的钱，我们开了自己的旅馆．由下文让顾客有宾至如归的感觉，应该是开了旅馆．故选A．16．A．考查形容词．A．homely家常的；平凡的；B．lively充满活力的；C．motherly 母亲般的； D．friendly友好的．句意：给顾客一种家的感觉．故选A．17．B．考查情态动词．A．ought to应该；B．used to过去经常习惯做某事；C．might 可能；D．could能，会．句意：过去放在母亲房间里的一把椅子．故选B．18．D．考查动词．A．takes拿走，带走；B．keeps保持；C．looks看；D．feels感觉．句意：很自然地，母亲是我们新生活的一部分．因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链．故选D．19．C．考查状语从句．A．unless 除非；B．while在---期间；C．because因为；D．though尽管．句意：母亲是我们新生活的一部分．因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链．故选C．20．D．考查名词．A．money钱；B．chair椅子；C．house房子；D．necklace项链．句意：如果不是母亲的项链，我们就不会在这里．故选D．作者在母亲去世后一直很痛苦，又不小心弄丢了母亲留给她的项链，幸运的是有人捡到并且还给了她，并且在得知作者伤心劳顿，疲惫不堪之后建议作者到阿尔卑斯去旅游．在那里，作者爱上了那里的景色，后来遇到相爱之人，结婚，开旅馆．作者把这一切都归功于母亲，因为所有这一切都源于母亲的项链．文章深深地表达了作者对母亲的怀念．在做完形填空时，首先需要快速的浏览全文，把握文章的主旨大意；其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方，通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案；最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要；做此类题时，要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配，在平时多积累一些固定搭配．41.【答案】【小题1】the【小题2】was created【小题3】being disturbed/disturbance【小题4】competitive【小题5】under【小题6】which/that【小题7】to keep【小题8】because【小题9】basically【小题10】but【解析】1．the．考查固定结构．表示"年轻人"，用定冠词the修饰形容词young．故填the．2．was created．考查谓语动词．主语 The phrase 和谓语动词create是被动关系，又因为时间状语in 2014 ，所以谓语动词用was created．3．being disturbed/disturbance．考查介词的宾语．做介词without的宾语，表示被动关系，用动名词的被动being disturbed，也可以用名词disturbance．4．competitive．考查派生词．做定语，用形容词competitive，修饰名词world，表示"竞争的世界"．故填competitive．5．under．考查固定短语．修饰heavy pressure用介词under，表示"在巨大的压力下"．故填under．6．which/that．考查定语从句．先行词a phrase ，在定语从句中做主语，故用which/that 引导定语从句describes young people who feel aimless and powerless．故填which或者。