2020绵阳二诊英语试题及答案
2020年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案
2020年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语第二次联考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ANo one knows when the first printing press was invented or who invented it. but the oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium (千年) AD.The Diamond Sutra (《金刚经》), a Buddhist book from Dunhuang, China during the Tang Dynasty, is said to be the oldest known printed book.The Diamond Sutrawas created with a method known as block printing (雕版印刷), which used boards of hand-carved wood blocks in reverse.It was said that the moveable type was developed by Bi Sheng. He was fromYingshan,Hubei,China, living from 970 to 1051 AD. His method replaced panels of printing blocks with moveable individual Chinese characters that could be reused. The first moveable Chinese Characters were carved into clay and baked into hard blocks that were then arranged onto an iron frame that was pressed against an iron plate.The earliest mention of Bi Sheng’s printing press is in the bookDream Pool Essays, written in 1086 by Shen Kuo, who noted that his nephews came into possession of Bi Sheng’s typefaces (字体) after his death. Shen Kuo explained that Bi Sheng did not use wood because the texture is inconsistent (不一致的) and absorbs wetness too easily.By the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, which ruled from 1127 to 1279 AD, books had become popular in society and helped create a scholarly class of citizens who had the capabilities to become civil servants. Large printed book collections also became a status symbol for the wealthy class.1. When was Bi Sheng’s printing press first introduced in history?A. After Bi Sheng died and his nephews owned his typefaces.B. When books became popular in the Southern Song Dynasty.C. After the block printing was replaced by the moveable type printing.D. WhenThe Diamond Sutrawas printed into a book.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. Shen Kuo made great contributions to printing.B. The moveable type printing was invented earlier than block printing.C. Printed books were hard to get in the Song Dynasty.D. By the Southern Song Dynasty, books had helped people get to higher social positions.3. Why does the author write this passage?A. To show that Buddhism was popular in the Tang Dynasty.B. To introduce the early history of printing.C. To memorize Bi Sheng, developing the moveable type printing.D. To indicate the advantages of moveable type printing.BAn anti-obesity program for Australian girls didn’t lead to any improvements in their diet, physical activities or body weight a year later, according to a new report.Findings from the school-based intervention (介入), which involved exercise sessions and nutrition workshops for lower-income girls, are the latest disappointment in a lot of research attempting tohead offadult obesity and the disease risks that come with it.Especially during the middle-and high-school years, girls’ physical activity reduces obviously, according to lead researcher David Lubans, from theUniversityofNewcastleinNew South Wales,Australia. He said, “In the future we need to make the programs more interesting and exciting and present information in a way that is meaningful to adolescent girl.”Lubans and his workmates conducted their study in 12 schools in low-income areas ofNew South Wales. At the start of the study, girls in both groups weighed an average of close to 130pounds, with about four in ten considered overweight. Over the next year, adolescents in the intervention group were given pedometers (计步器) to encourage walking and running and invited to nutrition workshops and regular exercise sessions during the schoolday and at lunchtime. Participation in some of those activities were less than ideal. For example, the girls went to only one-quarter of lunchtime exercise sessions, and less than one in ten completed at-home physical activity or nutrition challenges, the researchers reported. At the end of the year, girls in both groups had gained a similar amount of weight and there was no difference in their average body fat.Preventive medicine researcher Robert Klesges said that although some anti-obesity programs have helped adults lose weight, the teen population has always been a source of failure for researchers. “The common belief is: nothing works,” he said. “And we have got to get beyond that.”“We need to think outside the box,” said Klesges, who wasn’t involved in the new study. “That could include learning from what has worked in adult studies, such as giving meal replacement drinks or prepared foods to teens who have trouble making changes to their diet. Or, it could mean using a “step-care” method — rather thanresearchers or their doctor telling them to keep doing the same thing.” Klesges said.4. The underlined words “head off” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “________”.A. damageB. defendC. preventD. affect5. The methods used in the program to stop obesity don’t include ________.A. walking and runningB. inviting them to nutrition workshopsC. joining exercise sessions regularlyD. giving meal replacement drinks6. The main reason for the failure of the anti-obesity program is probably that ________.A. the participants didn’t take an active part in itB. the program was not interesting and exciting to participantsC. the participants didn’t get extra nutrition or exercise helpD. the program didn’t pay attention to healthy exercise7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. As researchers, it is important to have creative research methods.B. Researchers need to give meals or prepare foods to participants.C. Teen girls have no difficulty in making changes to their diet.D. Some ant-obesity programs have not helped adults lose weight.CIf you've ever had a dog, you know just howdeep a connection you can develop with “man's best friend”. But a dog's life is much shorter than humans, about 12 to 15 years long, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that dog then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has already successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech has introduced its business toUKdog owners as well, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.To clone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died. Meanwhile,another dog is selected to supply an egg. Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price — around￡63,000.But if you can't afford it now, you can also save the cell in a laboratory andaccess it at a later date.However, magical as cloning might sound, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect copy of the original one. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exactly same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian (斑点狗) clone will be different, for example” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, told The Guardian.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “cloneable”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both random elements that cloning technologies simply cannot overcome, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, told The Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back by cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out, “An important aspect of our relationship with them is coming to terms with the pain of letting go.”8. What service does Sooam Biotech Research Foundation offer?A. Making copies of pet dogs.B. Giving pet dogs identical twinsC. Helping dogs give birth to more puppies.D.Helping dog owners love their dogs more.9. Which order is correct in the dog cloning process?a. An egg is taken from another dog.b. A skin cell is taken from the pet dog.c. The egg grows into a puppy in two months.d. The egg is placed in the womb of a female dog.e. The DNA in the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin cell.A.a→d→b→e→c.B. a→e→b→d→cC. b→a→d→e→c.D. b→a→e→d→c.10. What can we learn about dog cloning from the passage?A. It has not been put into practice until recently.B. It is very popular among US andUKpet owners.C. It might not give the owners an exactlysame dog.D. It is very expensive and usually takes half a year to complete.11. What doesKirkwoodthink of dog cloning?A. He disagrees with it.B. He supports it.C. He is curious about it.D. He thinks it unbelievable.DPut your hand over your heart and sit very still. You may notice that the sound of your heartbeat is similar to the beat of a drum. Your heart starts beating before you are born and continues throughout your life. For this reason, the beating of a drum stands for the rhythm of life for many people around the world.InGhana, a country inAfrica, many schools use drums instead of bells to show the beginning and ending of class. Through the drum, the children ofGhanaalso learn about their history and culture. They hear old stories passed on through the music of the drum. The stories of the drum also teach children games, rules and lessons about behavior.For thousands of years inAfrica, drums have been used to tell stories of daily life and history. Drums told the coming of a king, the start of a war, or the birth of a child. They also allowed people to share messages. But how does a drum tell a story?InWest Africa, the most common drum used for communication is called a “talking drum”. By making higher orlower drum sounds, the drummer can make the drum “talk”.In many African languages, words go up and down in pitch (高音) when they are spoken, almost like a song. Depending on the pitch or tone (音调), the same sound can have many different meanings. For example, when spoken with two low tones, the African word “ilu” means “drum”. When spoken with one high and one low tone, “ilu” means “town”.Drum language works in the same way. Just as in spoken language, the word “ilu” has different meanings depending on how it’s drummed. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using low tones, the word means “drum”. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using one high and one low tone, it means “town”.Drummers create “words” to build ideas, sentences and stories. The next time you hear a song, listen for the heartbeat within the music. Can you hear the story of the drum?12. The first paragraph mainly tells us________.A. drums beat like our heartsB. drums have a long historyC. drums are widely used in the worldD. drums are important for many people worldwide13. From the text, we learn that inGhanadrums________.A. are not as useful as beforeB. teach children a lot of thingsC. help bring the war to an endD. are used in class by teachers14. The example of the African word “ilu” is used to show________.A. how a word can have different soundsB. how to speak African languagesC. how a drum tells storiesD. how to beat a drum15. What would be the best title for the text?A. Know the history of the drumB. Listen to the story of the drumC. Beat the drum of lifeD. Love me, love my drum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届四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020届四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二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AStudents, teachers, and local community members are strongly encouraged to register online to receive real-time information of emergency events fromColumbiaUniversity.Text message warnings will only be used in rare cases where ongoing events causean immediate threat or have a significant influence. Possible situations include severe weather conditions, emergency campus closures, crimes in progress that may endanger the community, and major transportation interruptions.Read instructions on how to sign up for emergency notifications（通知）.ColumbiastudentsColumbiastudents can easily register for text message notifications. Simply enter Student Services Online, click on "Text Message Enrollment" and add your cellphone number. Students can register parents or family members by following the instructions for the public below.ColumbiateachersColumbiateachers can register for text message notifications by following the step by step instructions below:● Register with your UNI and password .● Select "Faculty & Staff"at the top of the page.● Select "Contact Details".● Click the "+" under "Phone".● Select "Campus Alert 1".● Enter your mobile number.To receive emergency information on additional mobile phones, you may follow the above instructions for "Campus Alert2" and "Campus Alert 3" for a total of three.Community/General PublicCommunity/General Public interested in receiving emergency information fromColumbiacan sign up by clicking on the "Register" button on the registration page and entering their email and mobile number. Users will receive confirmation code（密码）on their phone and will need to confirm their account via email.Users can choose not to use the Emergency Text Alert System at any time by texting STOP to 226787, calling226789 or sending an email tolr27682@.1.Which is a possiblesituation where a text message will be sent?A.The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.B.The campus will be closed during Christmas.C.The main railway system of the city is interrupted.D.A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.2.Which step comes before the others when teachers register?A.Selecting Campus Alert.B.Entering mobile numbers.C.Clicking "+" under "Phone".D.Selecting "Faculty& Staff".3.How can users stop receiving text messages?A.By sending an email.B.By texting STOP to 226789.C.By managing information online.D.By making a phone call to 226787.BWolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from theirnatural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals.4. What’s the theme of the passage?A. Giving wolf cubs a new lifeB. Foster wolf parents and foster cubsC. The fate of wild wolvesD. Changing diversity of wild wolves5. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A. B.C. D.6. Which of the following statements is true?A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories.D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.7. What’s the purpose of the research?A. To help wolves survive various threatsB. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killingC. To save endangered wolves by increasing their populationD. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolvesCSometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.Sixteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana. The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big American city had ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.New Orleansis located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees were built to protectNew Orleansfrom the ocean. (A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.) When Hurricane Katrina came ashore, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city. Before Katrina, Creole food (a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana) filled the air with delicious smells. The sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has to return to its former glory.Before Katrina, ernment had never made everyone leave a city. People inNew Orleanshad to find shelter quickly. Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up fast.The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the history-making events that will be remembered forever. Today, history is still being made that will shape the future.8. What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?A. It was built above sea level.B. It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.C. It was the firstU.S.city that had been flooded.D. It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.9. What can we say about the levees?A. They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.B. They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.C. They made NewOrleansa special American city.D. They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.10. What might the author advise city governments to do?A. Put up more shelters in the city.B. Build more levees around the city.C. Teach people how to avoid floods.D. Try to get ready for natural disasters.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Storms are dangerousB. Katrina makes historyC. Floods shapeLouisianaD. History must be rememberedDThere will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050. That is what a new report from the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns. If the current trend continues, the report said, oceans will contain one ton of plastic for every three tons of fish in 2025. By 2050, plastics will weigh more than fish. The problem is that each year at least 8 million tons of plastics end up in oceans around the world. This is the same as dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the ocean every minute.Not all plastic ends up in the ocean because someone throws a plastic bottle into the water. Plastic containers and other trash thrown onto streets and sidewalks often are swept into oceans. Unlike other types of trash in the ocean, the plastic never bio-degrades. There is a way to slow the amount of plastics going into the oceans — people can recycle more. Currently only about 14 percent of plastics are recycled. Research in Europe shows as much as 53 percent of plastic could be recycled using available technology. The report says that another solution is using less plastic for packaging products. But that is not likely to happen.“Given plastic packaging’s many benefits, both the possibility and desirability of an across-the-board dramatic reduction in the volume of plastic packaging used is clearly low, ”the report said. But the authors note reducing the use of plastics should be tried“where possible. ”For decades, scientists warned that plastics are killing fish. Research shows that fish are dying from choking after eating plastics. Another cause of death is that plastics cause“intestinal blockage and starvation, ”the environmental group said.12. Why is the garbage truck mentioned in Paragraph 1 ?A. To explain how plastics end up in the ocean.B. To warn people against the ocean pollution.C. To clarify the seriousness of the problem.D. To point out some details of the report.13. Why is plastic more dangerous than other types of trash?A. There is too much of it.B. It poisons the ocean water.C. It is from different sources.D. It is hard to break down.14. What is the author’s attitude to the suggested solutions?A. Pessimistic.B. Curious.C. Unconcerned.D. Terrified.15. What can we infer from the text?A. People are not aware of the problem.B. Recycling is limited by lack of technology.C. Plastic packaging has become part of our life.D. Fish in the ocean will be replaced by plastics.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年四川省绵阳市高考英语二诊试卷含答案
高考英语二诊试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThings to Do in Atlanta Need a run-down of the top things to do this weekend？Here is what's on in Atlanta．In the MoodDate：May 22 through May 26，2018Time：2：00 pm一5：30Phone：770-916-2800If you love the music of the 1940s，then here's what you need to do this Sunday．Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre．The music of Glenn Millet has a distinctive sound．No need to ask me twice．Are you "In the Mood"？Party With the Penguins（企鹅）Date：May 20 through May 25，2018Time：11：30 am 2：00 pmPhone：404-581-4000Celebrate Penguin Awareness Day at Georgia Aquarium's annual Party with the Penguins．The party will feature fun activities，including the chance to see an African penguin up close and team how to help protect this in-danger species．Callanwolde Arts FestivalDate：May 21 to May 22，2018Time：10：30 am -5：30 pmPhone：404-872-5338Located at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center，this event is a festival for artists and by artists，letting them have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival．If you are of the artistic persuasion or enjoy a creative scene，don't miss out．Foollio's Hoodilly StorytimeDate：May 21 through May 27，2018Time：1：00 pm一4：30 pmPhone：404-523-3141We make up a brand-new story every week．Come and enjoy a new story each tithe at Dad's Garage Theatre．Little ones will get to help provide key parts of the story and even add in their own jokes．Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents！1.Where should you go if you are a music fan？______A. Georgia Aquarium．B. Dad's Garage Theatre．C. Callanwolde Fine Arts Centre：D. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre．2.Which event appeals to animal lovers？______A. In the Mood：B. Party with the Penguins．C. Callanwolde Arts Festival：D. Foollio's Hoodilly Storytime．3.Which number helps sign up for an opportunity if you are crazy about painting？______A. 770-916-2800．B. 404-581-4000．C. 404-872-5338．D. 404-523-3141．4.In what way is Foollio's Hoodilly Storytime unique from the other events？______A. It provides books as gifts．B. It is a charge-free event．C. It runs the shortest hours．D. It is very child-friendly．BI graduated in 1941 and of course got caught in the war．In 1945 I was out，twenty-one years old，a soldier through 35 bombing missions，and at the University of Washington taking creative writing courses，something I'd looked forward to all through the Air Force．I'd started writing when I was nine and writing seemed to be the only thing I'd ever be able or want to do．My teacher was a new man named Grant Redford，a very good short story writing teacher and a sad man．He was from Montana and had beenconnected with theold．I think it became the but I'm not sure and Idon't bother to look it up．I'm afraid I was never much of a student for Redford．My stories were hopelessly self-indulgent（任性的）；on and on about my personal problems，without form，without development，and without even any good writing．However，I did write humor in those days and had no trouble getting it published in the campus magazine，though I'd hate to see it now．Mostly my writing was used to get myself attention，to satisfy a terrible personal interest in self-admiration，and it wasn't until I concentrated all my efforts on poems that I was to realize the only real reward of writing，that special way you feel just when you've done something youlike．That's far more satisfying than seeing your name in print，good reviews，praise or applause after a reading．And more lasting．5.What do we know about the author's childhood？______A. A good student of his teacher．B. Crazy about writing．C. Good at telling short stores．D. Longing to be a pilot．6.How was his writing career at the early stage？______A. Productive．B. Successful．C. Struggling．D. A complete failure．7.Where did the author eventually find comfort in writing？______A. Short stories．B. Poems．C. Humorous stories．D. Good reviews．CSome parts of the garden are for the rest of the world to admire．Others are for you to disappear to when you don't want to be found．Of course，that's easy enough to arrange when you have lots of land with space for the kids to run round and cosy "garden rooms" for the adults to enjoy．But when your garden is on the small side，you might think it's a tall order．Well，you're wrong．To create a secret garden，people tend to take the routine：surrounding a small garden with high fences and then placing a lawn（草坪）in the middle and borders round the edge．Far frommaking the most of the area，that just makes it look a lot smaller and more boring．Dividing it up makes much more use of your space and means you can have your practical family area plus a secret garden．When you're searching for the perfect secret site within your existing set-up，consider your present favourite spot．A secret garden needs to be special一a complete contrast to the more practical family parts of the garden．Perhaps you take a folding chair down to a quiet corner that gets evening sun；maybe you sit and watch the pond or simply slip out to the patio（露台）with a glass of wine．It's quite easy to change an existing favourite feature into a secret place．You could top the patio with a pergola（棚架）pole and plant a grapevine for shade，or position a bench overlooking the pond and plant bamboos to screen it from the rest of the garden．The areas you create needn't all to be the same size一or even the same style一but if you're planning a major redesign，take your time and work it out on paper before committing time and money．Then when it's done，you'll really be able to relax and enjoy it．8.What assumption lies behind this passage？______A. Grapevine are widely used as shade in gardens．B. Parents need their own space in the garden．C. Family members should share everything．D. Gardens are different in size and style．9.The underlined phrase "a tall order" （in Paragraph 1）probably means ______ •A. a difficult task．B. a costly decision．C. an unwise attempt．D. an unfair business．10.What's the author's solution for a cozy space in a small garden？______A. Place a lawn in the middle．B. Build borders around the lawn．C. Surround the garden with high fences．D. Have a separate space within the garden．11.What's the author's purpose in writing the passage？______A. To offer tips on a small getaway in the garden．B. To share personal experience in gardening．C. To recommend best plants for small gardens．D. To advertise some new designs of gardens．D"Hope has proved a powerful predictor of outcome in every study we've done so far，" said Dr．Snyder，a psychologist．In research with 3，920 college students，Dr．Snyder found that the level of hope among freshmen at the beginning of their first term was a more accurate predictor of their college grades than were their S．A．T．scores or their grade point averages in high school．"Students with high hope set themselves higher goals and know how to work to attain them，" Dr．Snyder said．"When you compare students with equal learning ability and past school achievements，what sets them apart is hope．"In seeking a way to assess hope scientifically，Dr．Snyder went beyond the usual belief that hope is merely the sense that everything will turn out all right．"This idea is not concrete enough；it fails to clarify two key components of hope，" Dr．Snyder said．"Having hope means believing you have both the will and the way to accomplish your goals，whatever they may be．"Despite the wisdom in the old saying "where there's a will there's a way，" Dr．Snyder has foundthat the two are not necessarily connected．In a study of people from 18 to 70 years old，Dr．Snyder discovered：only about 40% of people are hopeful in the technical sense of believing they typically have the energy and means to accomplish their goals；about 20% of the people believed in their ability to find the means to attain their goals，but said they had little will to do so；another 20% have the opposite pattern，saying they had the energy to motivate themselves but little confidence that they would find the means；the rest had little hope at all，reporting that they typically had neither the will nor the way．"It's not enough just to have the wish for something，" said Dr．Snyder．"You need the means，too．On the other hand，all the skills to solve a problem won't help without the willpower to do it．"12.What does Dr．Snyder think can best predict a freshman's academic performance？______A. His S．A．T．scores．B. His high school grades．C. His level of hope．D. His family background．13.The underlined word "concrete" in the third paragraph probably means ______ •A. clearB. pureC. universalD. popular14.What did Dr．Synder say about the old saying "where there's will there's a way"？______A. It is quite realistic．B. It is not inspiring to students．C. It is totally wrong．D. It is not always true in reality．15.What can be the most suitable title for the passage？______A. No pains，no gains．B. Hope emerges as key to success．C. Will gets it going：D. Where there's a will there's a way．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Many people look forward to the holiday season，which provides an opportunity to take a few days off，or go on a getaway．(1) The combined effort of shopping，attending social events，and entertaining guests can quickly become too much to handle．(2) This means you may end up with financial pressure．To prevent stress over money，plan ahead；review your finances，and come up with a practical budget．Purchases shouldn't affect your ability to pay your bills，nor should it result in costly credit card debt．The holiday season is stressful when．you have too much on your plate．(3)You actually needn't cancel your plans，but make sure everything doesn't have to be perfect，and you don't have to do everything yourself- get your family involved．A holiday season is not always an interval of true relaxation：Sometimes it can mean a lot of rushing around with confusion；allowing you no moment alone．(4)Even as little as 15 minutes alone can make a world of difference as you need to take a breather and clear your mind!Being in close quarters with your family members for a long holiday can be stressful in itself．Because of your different personalities，it may be easy to rub each other the wrong way．If you let every remark get under your skin，you'll be stressed out the entire time．(5) Don't let the actions of others rob you of your joy．A．Holidays and expenses go hand in hand．B．So do remember to make time for yourself．C．Set aside your differences and agree to disagree．D．There are a lot of expectations around the holidays．E．But the holiday season can also be a very stressful time．F．You do not actually realize it is a great relief to your tight mood．G．This is especially true if you host family parties for out-of-town guests．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）Bullied（霸凌），bothered and mad，I became a troublemaker in school．In the tenth grade year，it came to a head．I (21) friends with a rough kid who well could have (22) the end of my future．A big fight was planned for that Friday night．My friend said，"Rudy，we're tough．Let's go．" I(23) agreed．I had a big head．It was a (24) to show off．I would(25) those who had made me so mad．I waited until the family was (26) asleep．Quietly，I(27) out of bed，pulled on my clothes，and tiptoed（踮着脚走）to the back door．I was careful not to make a sound．However，Dad knew something was up．He (28) me off at the door．With his hand on my shoulder；he (29) that we talk．I admitted where I was (30)．The kids we would fight against had (31) us．It was our(32) to teach them a lesson．That's when Dad (33) my future，and maybe my life．He replied，"You are no man when a(34) fight is your way．You become a man by knowing when to walk away．Learn it now and remember．"I'm(35) that Dad stayed up to catch me that night．Bad (36) came the next day．Several were badly hurt in the fight．With a(37) to the head，my friend was now dead．It could have been me，or I might have been(38) and taken away．Either (39)，that would have caused my end：Dad，you were the best：You taught me to stop the foolish(40) and to know when to walk away：21. A. found B. made C. met D. knew22. A. caused B. prevented C. kept D. observed23. A. disgustingly B. gradually C. foolishly D. sincerely24. A. trick B. request C. habit D. chance25. A. call in B. beat up C. fight for D. rely on26. A. forever B. still C. sound D. half27. A. jumped B. dropped C. rushed D. slipped28. A. cut B. saw C. paid D. sent29. A. insisted B. agreed C. declared D. promised30. A. caught B. deserted C. headed D. lost31. A. educated B. teased C. inspired D. rejected32. A. duty B. pleasure C. task D. turn33. A. ignored B. predicted C. ruined D. rescued34. A. midnight B. meaningless C. successful D. deadly35. A. astonished B. blessed C. defeated D. relaxed36. A. kids B. ideas C. news D. decisions37. A. blow B. disease C. flash D. shelter38. A. arrested B. blamed C. killed D. robbed39. A. crime B. man C. suggestion D. way40. A. act B. dream C. friend D. theory四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A Shanghai policeman took on the role of son to help comfort an elderly couple，(1) hadlost their own son in a deadly accident．In 2003，Liang Qiaoying and her son (2) （expose）to poison gas during anaccident．The woman survived，but her young son was (3) （lucky）．And Liang was left mentally-disabled．Her husband，Xia Zhanhai，couldn't bear to tell her the (4) （true）about their son．Instead，whenever his wife asked to see the son，he kept(5) （say）that their son had gone to work in another city．In 2010，while watching a television show，Xia Zhanhai was amazed to see an officer that looked (6) （exact）like his son．He immediately knew that the young man was the answer to making his wife smile again．With (7) help of the television station and the police station，the couple were able to meet the very policeman on a TV show．The young policeman was touched by (8) （they）loss and sadness，and said that he was more than willing (9) （act）as the son．Although he still hesitated to call another woman "mum"，his mother was happy to support his action．Their "reunion" lasted just a few minutes on the show，but it had a lasting influence (10) the sick "mother"．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，你的英国朋友David来信询问你大学选择什么专业．请你用英语给他回信，内容包括：1．你感兴趣的专业；2．该专业的重要性；3：该专业就业前景．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头、结尾己给出，不计入总词数．Dear David，Glad to hear from you．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】D【解析】1．D．推理判断题：从In the Mood的Go to a 1940s musical show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre． The music of Glenn Miller has a distinctive sound，去柯布能源表演艺术中心看20世纪40年代的音乐剧．格伦•米勒的音乐有一种独特的声音，可知选D．2．B．推理判断题．根据Party With the Penguins部分The party will feature fun activities， including the chance to see an Africanpenguin up close and team how to help protect this in-danger species．可知，企鹅派对会吸引动物爱好者．故选B．3．B．细节理解题：从Foolio's Hoodilly Storytime的 Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents．为孩子和父母提供互动和不同寻常的乐趣，以及Phone： 404-523-3141，可知选B．4．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段Interactive and out-of-the-ordinary fun for kids and parents！可知，Foollio的Hoodilly Storytime与其他活动相比独特之处是它非常适合儿童．故选D．本文介绍了在亚特兰大旅行时下个月值得参与的一些事情．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．5.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】B【解析】1．B．推理判断题，根据第二段I'd started writing when I was nine and writing seemed to be the only thing I'd ever be able or want to do．可知作者从九岁就开始写作了，对写作很疯狂，故选B．2．C．推理判断题，根据第二段My stories were hopelessly self-indulgent（任性的）；on and on about my personal problems，without form，without development，and without even any good writing．可知作者的早期作品没有形式，没有发展，甚至没有任何好的写作，因此是挣扎的，故选C．3．B．细节理解题，根据第三段and it wasn't until I concentrated all my efforts on poems that I was to realize the only real reward of writing可知作者最终在诗歌中找到了写作的慰藉，故选B．本文属于记叙文阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了他的写作生涯．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】A【解析】答案：1-4BADA1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段Some parts of the garden are for the rest of the world to admire．Others are for you to disappear to when you don't want to be found．Of course，that's easy enough to arrange when you have lots of land with space for the kids to run round and cosy "garden rooms" for the adults to enjoy．可知花园的某些部分是供世界其他地方欣赏的，其他部分是供你在不想被发现的时候消失的．当然，当你有足够的土地供孩子们四处奔跑和舒适的"花园房间"供成人享用时，这很容易安排．由此可见，这篇文章假设的背面是父母在花园里需要自己的空间．故选B．2．A．词句猜测题．根据第一段But when your garden is on the small side，you might think it's a tall order．Well，you're wrong．可知但是当你的花园在小的一边时，你可能会认为这是一项一项艰巨的任务．好吧，你错了．由此可见，此处a tall order一项艰巨的任务，故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据第二段Dividing it up makes much more use of your space and means you can have your practical family area plus a secret garden．把它分割开来，可以更充分地利用你的空间，意味着你可以拥有一个实用的家庭区域和一个秘密花园．由此可见，作者对小花园中舒适空间的解决方案是在花园中有一个单独的空间．故选D．4．A．推理判断题．根据整篇文章大意可知，本文主要讲述了作者为创建秘密花园提供一些建议．由此可见，To offer tips on a small getaway in the garden．在花园的一个小休闲地方提供建议．符合题意，故选A．本文主要讲述了作者为创建秘密花园提供一些建议．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．12.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】B【解析】答案：1-4CADB1．C．细节理解题．根据第二段In research with 3，920 college students，Dr．Snyder found that the level of hope among freshmen at the beginning of their first term was a more accurate predictor of their college grades than were their S．A．T．scores or their grade point averages in high school．"可知在对3920名大学生进行的研究中，斯奈德博士发现，新生在第一学期开始时的希望水平比他们在高中的S．A．T．成绩或平均成绩更准确地预测他们的大学成绩．"由此可见，故选C．2．A．词义猜测题．根据文章第三段"This idea is not concrete enough；it fails to clarify two key components of hope，" Dr．Snyder said．可知斯奈德博士说："这个想法不够具体；它没有阐明希望的两个关键组成部分．"由此可见，concrete具体的，故选A．3．D．推理判断题．根据文章第四段Despite the wisdom in the old saying "where there's a will there's a way，" Dr．Snyder has found that the two are not necessarily connected．可知尽管有句老话"有志者事竟成"，但斯奈德博士发现这两者并不一定联系在一起．由此可见，现实中并不总是这样．故选D．4．B．主旨大意题．根据整篇文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了希望是成功的关键，有希望才会有更大的成就．Hope emerges as key to success．希望是成功的关键．故选B．本文主要讲述了希望是成功的关键，有希望才会有更大的成就．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．16.【答案】【小题1】E 【小题2】A 【小题3】G 【小题4】B 【小题5】C【解析】EAGBC1．E．文章衔接题．根据后文The combined effort of shopping，attending social events，and entertaining guests can quickly become too much to handle．可知购物、参加社交活动和招待客人的共同努力很快就会变得难以应付．E项：But the holiday season can also be a very stressful time．但是假期也可能是一个非常紧张的时期．符合文意，故选E．2．A．理解判断题．根据后文This means you may end up with financial pressure．可知这意味着你可能会面临财务压力．A项：Holidays and expenses go hand in hand．假期和费用是齐头并进的．符合文意，故选A．3．G．逻辑推理题．根据前文The holiday season is stressful when．you have too much on your plate．可知假期的时候压力很大．你的盘子里有太多的东西．G项：This is especially true if you host family parties for out-of-town guests．如果你为外地客人举办家庭聚会，这一点尤其重要．符合文意，故选G．4．B．联系下文题．根据后文Even as little as 15 minutes alone can make a world of difference as you need to take a breather and clear your mind!可知即使只有15分钟的时间，你也可以让世界变得与众不同，因为你需要休息一下，让头脑清醒！B项：So do remember to make time for yourself．所以一定要为自己腾出时间．符合文意，故选B．5．C．语境辨析题．根据前文Because of your different personalities，it may be easy to rub each other the wrong way．If you let every remark get under your skin，you'll be stressed out the entire time．可知因为你的个性不同，很容易用错误的方式互相摩擦．如果你让每一句话都暴露在你的皮肤下，你就会一直感到压力．C项：Set aside your differences and agree to disagree．抛开分歧，同意不同意．符合文意，故选C．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了作者经历过的最大的文化冲击："我"的一年级老师宣布我们要举办一个聚会，并要求每个人从他们的国家带些东西来．"我"带来了饺子，但是没有人愿意吃，最后都扔掉了．完成七选五阅读时，我们可以从关联词上查找答案．由于英语的句段之间经常会运用关联词表示衔接和过渡，使文章逻辑更清楚和连贯，因此文章中和选项中表示各种逻辑关系的路标性信号词在选择答案时都是很重要的线索．在做题时可将这三个层面的线索很好地结合起来．21.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】C 【小题4】D 【小题5】B【小题6】C 【小题7】D 【小题8】A 【小题9】A 【小题10】C 【小题11】B 【小题12】D 【小题13】D 【小题14】B 【小题15】B 【小题16】C 【小题17】A 【小题18】A 【小题19】D 【小题20】C【解析】1-20 BACDB CDAAC BDDBB CAADA1．B．动词的辨析，found找到，made制作，met遇到，knew知道，我跟一个粗鲁的孩子交朋友，故答案为B．2．A．动词的辨析，caused造成，prevented阻止，kept保持，observed观察，此处指就是这个孩子造成了我以后的样子，故答案为A．3．C．副词的辨析，disgustingly恶心地，gradually逐渐，foolishly愚蠢地，sincerely真诚地，我愚蠢地同意跟他一起去打架，故答案为C．4．D．名词的辨析，trick诡计，request请求，habit习惯，chance机会，这是一个可以炫耀的机会，故答案为D．5．B．短语的辨析，call in来访，beat up毒打，fight for为…而战，rely on依赖，我会痛打那些人，故答案为B．6．C．上下文的理解，根据语境我等到家人熟睡的时候，再出去，使用sound asleep"熟睡"，故答案为C．7．D．动词的辨析，jumped跳，dropped掉落，rushed匆忙，slipped滑倒，我溜出床，故答案为D．8．A．动词的辨析，cut切，saw看到，paid支付，sent送，父亲在门口的时候拦住我，使用cut off，故答案为A．9．A．动词的辨析，insisted坚持，agreed同意，declared宣布，promised承诺，父亲坚持我们应该聊一下，故答案为A．10．C．动词的辨析，caught抓住，deserted抛弃，headed前往，lost失去，我承认我要去哪里，故答案为C．11．B．动词的辨析，educated教育，teased取笑，inspired鼓励，rejected拒绝，我们要打的孩子之前取笑我们，故答案为B．12．D．名词的辨析，duty职责，pleasure乐趣，task任务，turn轮流，此处指轮到我们教训他们一下，使用it is one's turn to do sth．，故答案为D．13．D．动词的辨析，ignored忽视，predicted预测，ruined毁掉，rescued拯救，那就是父亲拯救了我的未来的时刻，故答案为D．14．B．形容词的辨析，midnight半夜的，meaningless无意义的，successful成功的，deadly 致命的，当你去做这种无意义的斗争时，你不是一个真正的男人，故答案为B．15．B．形容词的辨析，根据语境我很庆幸父亲那天晚上熬夜为了抓住我，使用blessed，故答案为B．16．C．上下文的理解，根据下文的Several were badly hurt in the fight可知，这是第二天传来的坏消息，使用news，故答案为C．17．A．名词的辨析，blow殴打，disease疾病，flash闪现，shelter避难所，此处指我朋友被打到头，然后死了，故答案为A．18．A．动词的辨析，arrested拘捕，blamed惩罚，killed杀害，robbed抢劫，或许我也可以被拘捕，故答案为A．19．D．名词的辨析，根据语境无论前面提到的哪一种，都会毁了我的未来，使用way，故答案为D．20．A．名词的辨析，act行为，dream梦想，friend朋友，theory理论，父亲教会我停止那种愚蠢的行为，故答案为A．短文主要讲了作者在人生中迷茫的时刻，多亏了父亲的教导和制止，才没有毁了自己的一生，从而使作者改邪归正．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】who 【小题2】wereexposed【小题3】unlucky【小题4】truth【小题5】saying【小题6】exactly 【小题7】the 【小题8】their【小题9】toact【小题10】on/upon【解析】1．who，考查非限制性定语从句，先行词为人，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，故填who引导．2． were exposed，考查时态语态，描述过去，所以用一般过去时态，be exposed to被暴露于，故填were exposed．3． unlucky，考查杏仁茶，表示"不幸的"，作表语，所以用杏仁茶，故填unlucky．4． truth，考查名词，作宾语，所以用名词，故填truth．5． saying，考查固定搭配，keep doing sth继续做某事．故填saying．6． exactly，考查副词，修饰动词，所以用副词，故填exactly．7． the ，考查冠词，特指of后面的，所以用定冠词，故填the．8． their，考查形容词性物主代词，放在名词前面，所以用形容词性物主代词，故填their．9． to act，考查不定式，be willing to do乐意做．故填to act．10． on/upon，考查固定搭配，have influence on/upon对…有影响．故填on或upon．本文讲述上海一名警察扮演了儿子的角色，帮助安慰一对老年夫妇的故事．本题主要考查了用单词或短语的适当形式填空．做本题的关键是在理解短文的基础上，灵活运用所学的基础知识．本题考到的知识点有：固定的短语，词类的转换，名词的复数形式，副词以及祈使句的用法等．因此，这就需要在平时的学习中，牢固掌握各语言点及一些语法知识．42.【答案】Dear David，Glad to hear from you． Thank you for your concern． I'd choose to major in computer if I enter university． The reasons seem to be as follows．（说明感兴趣的专业）First， computer is becoming increasingly widely used in the information age， and it is a ne cessary tool in both work and daily life． Next， computer is my favorite subject， and stud ying it in university has been my dream． As computer graduates are desperately in demand， it would be much easier for a computer major to find a job in the future．【高分句型一】What's more， people who work in IT industry are likely to be highly paid．【高分句型二】 So I do think it will equip me for a better life to learn computer．（该专业的重要性以及就业前景）Best wishes．Yours ，Li Hua【解析】高分句型1．As computer graduates are desperately in demand， it would be much easier for a comput er major to find a job in the future．句子里，As 引导原因状语从句computer graduates are desperately in demand； it 做形式主语，代指动词不定式to find a job in the future．由于计算机专业毕业生的需求非常旺盛，计算机专业将来找工作会容易得多．2．What's more， people who work in IT industry are likely to be highly paid．句子里，修饰先行词 people ，关系词who 引导定语从句work in IT industry．更重要的是，在IT行业工作的人可能会获得高薪．审题是否清楚是一篇书面表达成功与否的关键所在，在整个写作过程中起着决定性作用．审好题会让我们做到"磨刀不误砍柴工"，审题时要做到以下几点：（1）审要求：书面表达试题一般都由"情景"和"要求"两部分构成．"情景"中包括所写材料的目的、对象、时间、地点、内容等，一般在书面表达题的前半部分；而"要求"一般在书面表达的后半部分，以"注意"形式给出，实际上是对考生提出的要求．因而考生对于题目所提供的说明，应认真分析、反复推敲，搞清提出的内容要求，抓住所要表达的信息点．（2）审文体：高考书面表达的体裁一般有三大类：记叙文、说明文和应用文，具体形式有便条，日记，通知，书信，人物、事情、情景故事的描写，看图说话，缩写，扩写，改写等．审题时要审清文体，注意格式上的不同，避免出错．（3）审人称：审查书面表达题干中隐含的读者对象和撰写人，即搞清楚此篇文章是"由谁写给谁"的．写稿人是谁一般都已明确指出，给出形式假设环境中的"某人"，如"假设你是李华"，写作时即用第一人称"我"，即李华．而读者对象有时没有明示，要考生自己去进行判断．（4）审时态：根据情景判断短文需要的主体时态，即搞清楚要写的是什么时候的事，过去的就用过去时．比如日记，是叙述过去发生的事情，自然用过去时；通知多用将来时．。
2020年四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2020年四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二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AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.BWe've all heard it before：to be successful, get out of bed early. After all, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3：45 am, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne at 3：30 am and Richard Branson at 5：45 am﹣and, as we all know, "the early bird's catches the worm. "But just because some successful people wake up early, does that mean it's a trait most of them share？And if the idea of having exercised, planned your day, eaten breakfast, visualized and done one task before 8 am makes you want to roll over and hit snooze till next Saturday, are you really doomed to a less successful life？For about half of us, this isn't really an issue. It's estimated that some 50% of the population isn't really morning or evening﹣oriented, but somewhere in the middle. Roughly one in four of us, though, tend more toward bright﹣eyed early risers, and another one in four are night owls. For them, the effects can go beyond falling asleep in front of the TV at 10 pm or being regularly late for work.Numerous studies have found that morning people are more self﹣directed and agreeable. And compared to night owls, they plan for the future more and have a better sense of well﹣being.Although morning types may achieve more academically, night owls tend to perform better on measures of memory, processing speed and cognitive（认知）ability, even when they have to perform those tasks in the morning. Night﹣time people are also more open and more creative. And one study shows that night owls areas healthy and wise as morning types﹣and a little bit wealthier.Still think the morning people sound more like CEO material？Don't set your alarm for 5 am Just yet. As it turns out, overhauling（全面改革）your sleep time may not have much effect"If people are left to their naturally preferred time, they feel much better. They say that they are much more productive. The mental capacity they have is much broader, " says Oxford University biologist Katharina Wulff. On the other hand, she says, pushing people too far out of their natural preference can be harmful. When they wake early, for example, night owls are still producing melatonin（褪黑素）. "Then you disrupt it and push the body to be in the daytime mode. That can have lots of negative physiological consequence. " Wulff says, like a different sensitivity to insulin and glucose（葡萄糖）which can cause weight gain.4. What does the authordo in the first three paragraph？A. raising the problem→analyzing the problem → solving the problemB. leading in the topic→challenging a viewpoint → discussing about the topicC. presenting a viewpoint → providing supporting proofs→making a conclusionD. introducing a viewpoint →raising the question→presenting author's viewpoint5. What can we know from the 4th and 5th paragraph？A. Morning types tend to have clear goals and better mood.B. To beat night﹣time people ask them to do math calculation in themorning.C. Night owls tend to sacrifice their health for their wealth.D. Neither night owls nor morning persons perform better than the middle ones.6. Which of the following does Katharina Wulff support？A. Don't fall sleep in front of the TV.B. Avoid being regularly late for work.C. Stop setting your alarm for 5 am.D. Better not overhaul your sleep time.7. Why does the author write this article？A. To explain why some people are more successful.B.To compare the differences between early risersand night owls.C. To advise people to get up neither too early nor too late.D. To argue against this view that the Carly bird catches the worm.CWhen I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the west bank of Mississippi River. That was, to be a steamboat man. We had temporary ambitions of other sorts, but they were only temporary.My father was a justice of the peace, and I supposed he possessed the power of life and death over all men and could hang anybody that offended him. This was distinction enough for me as a general thing；butthe desire to be a steamboat man kept intruding, nevertheless. One of our boys in town, who went away and was not heard of for-a long time, turned up as apprentice engineer on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday—school teachings. That boy was notoriously worldly, and I was just the opposite. There was nothing generous about this fellow in his greatness. He would always manage to have a rusty nail to scrub while his boat stopped at our town, and he would sit on the inside guard and scrub it, where we could all see him. And whereverhis boat was laid up he would come home and show off in the town in his blackest and greasiest clothes, so that nobody could help remembering that he was a steamboat man; and he used all sorts of steamboat technical terms in his talk, as if he were so used to them that he forgot common people could not understand them.This creature's career could produce but one result, and it was speedily followed. Boy after boy managed to get on the river. Despite many choices, pilot was the grandest position of all. The pilot, even in those days of trivial wages, had a princely salary—from 150—250 dollars a month, and no board payment.But our parents would not let us and our worry was the next year would find us hunting for jobs with low pay again. So by and by I ran away. I said I never would come home again till I was a pilot and could come in glory.8. Why does the writer mention his father's job in Paragraph 2?A. To show that his father was in power.B. To show that his father is cruel.C. To emphasize the job he prefers.D. To emphasize his love for his father.9. Which of the following can best conclude the writer's attitude toward the boy?A. He thought the boy was material but pitiful.B. He thought the boy was annoying but still envied him.C. He thought the boy was shallow but knowledgeable.D. He thought the boy was disrespectful but still liked him.10. Which of the following statements is Not True?A. The boy talked in a way to make others feel jealous.B. The boy's experience made other boys follow suit.C. The pilot's salary was ly high but without meals covered.D. The writer was ambitious to make his childhood dream come true.11. What rhetorical method does the underlined sentence have?A. Simile.B. Personification.C. Parallelism.D. Irony.DAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-programcalled "Clear Plate" on his phone and took a picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence. The credit points can be used to buy gifts, such as books, cellphones and red wine, or to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas.The "Clear Plate" mini-program has become popular among young Chinese. Similar campaigns like an "empty plate challenge" are alsoon the horizonin many Chinese universities."Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," said Liu Jichen. Founder of the start-up that developed the app. The idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that the restaurant owner would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected. "Everyone who values food is bound to enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu mentioned this case, noting that such an idea could potentially be realized online.He formeda team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to assess whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates. To make the AI system smarter，Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1, 000 others, spent half a year collecting over100,000 samples from canteens and restaurants across the country and analyzed the data. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the start-up to cooperate on the project. Through the digitalized, visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce food waste. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to develop the habit of thrift(节约)," Liu said.12. What does the underlined phrase "on the horizon" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Likely to decrease.B. Likely to succeed.C. Likely to change.D. Likely to appear.13. What caused Liu Jichen to develop the "Clear Plate" app?A. Food waste afterdinner.B. The idea of the restaurant owner.C. Small gifts sent by his friends.D. Charity meals donated to children.14. What was difficult for the project Liu's team worked on?A. Making the AI system smarter.B. Assessing the uploaded photos.C. Collecting samples from canteens and restaurants.D. Encouraging people to develop the habit of thrift.15. What is the text mainly about?A. AI programs becoming popular.B. AI programs appearing in many Chinese universities.C. AI programs encouraging diners toclear their plates.D. AI programs collecting pictures of clearing diners' plates.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。
四川省绵阳市南山中学双语学校2020届高三二诊热身考试英语答案
英语答案第一部分听力1—5 CACBA 6—10 CBACB 11—15 CAACB16—20 ACABC第二部分阅读理解第一节A【语篇解读】本文是应用文，主要介绍了音乐史上有影响的几位杰出女性。
21.D 【解析】细节理解题。
根据第二段中的In 1937, she became the first woman toconduct a p rogram in its entirety with London’s Royal orchestra可知，Nadia Boulanger是第一位与英国皇家乐团全面合作的女性，而其他选项表述都不准确，故选D。
22.A 【解析】细节理解题。
由第三段最后一句话可知选A。
23.B 【解析】细节理解题。
由最后一段的her many charitable causes可知，BeverlySills致力于慈善事业，故选B。
B【语篇解读】本文是篇科学报告，叙述了Katey Walter Anthony在Lake Esieh 的新发现——湖水里冒出甲烷气体，这种温室气体可能造成全球变暖。
24.D 【解析】细节理解题。
由第三段内容可以得知，此湖令人感到奇怪的原因主要是此湖冒出可燃性气体，故选D。
25.A 【解析】推理判断题。
从第四段最后两句可知，methane（甲烷）属于强温室气体，可以吸收光的辐射，使大气层变暖，与二氧化碳共同列为全球变暖的主要来源，所以选A。
26.D 【解析】推理判断题。
由语篇最后一段可知，Walter Anthony认为，来源于这个湖里的气体methane（甲烷）是种危害，是一种威胁，故选D。
27.C 【解析】推理判断题。
通读本篇文章可知大意为：Katey Walter Anthony在Lake Esieh的新发现——湖里冒出甲烷气体，这种温室气体可能造成全球变暖。
故推知这篇文章应该是一篇科学报告。
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2020年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语二模试卷及答案
2020年绵阳中学实验学校高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BA team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.4. What is the function of paragraph 2?A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.B. Providing background information.C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.5. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.D. To effectively identify the right direction.6. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?A. The new device still needs improvingB. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.7. What is the text mainly about?A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.CSonoma County is adding artificial intelligence to its wildfire fighting. The county has entered into an agreement with the South Korean firm Alchera to equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software that detects wildfire activity and then issues a warning to authorities.The technology examines past and current images of terrain (地形;地势) and searches for certain changes, such as flames burning in darkness, said Chris Godley, the county’s director of emergency management. But emergency workers will first have to“teach”the system to distinguish between images that show fire smoke, and others that might show clouds, fog etc. The software will use feedback from humans to improve its algorithm(算法) and will eventually be able to detect fires on its own — or at least that’s what county officials hope.“It’s kind of like learning how to read,”Godley said. “What letters can I put together to make up a word?” The county activated the technology Wednesday and received 16 positive reports of smoke — all of which turned out to be permitted burns, he said. Once a seasonal ban on controlled burns goes into effect in April or May, the county plans to speed up the testing and feedback phase. The hope is that by November, the system will no longer need to be taught and can start providing reliable intelligence. Godley said. “It’s going to take us a while to make sure weget the bugs outand that we really can depend on it because ultimately this is a lifesaving mission.”The technology is intended to help officials investigate potential fire starts earlier so they can get personnel out to them more quickly and issue necessary warnings. Officials expect other places will adopt it if the technology is successful, particularly because it plugs into the camera network that’s already in place statewide.“We ultimately believe its potential could be realized in a year or two,” Godley said. “And it could really havea dramatic impact here in California.”8. What does the system first have to do before being put into work?A. Equip its network of fire-spotting cameras with software.B. Learn to tell between images of fire smoke and other pictures.C. Use feedbacks to improve its ability to detect fire independently.D. Examine images of the terrain and search for any possible changes.9. What do local officials expect the technology to accomplish?A. Be able to make positive reports of smoke.B. Be able to control seasonal burns in the area.C. Help them spot potential fire starts as soon as possible.D. Learn how to distinguish pictures of flames from clouds.10. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean?A. kill all the bugs.B. get rid of mistakesC. provide reliable informationD. speed up testing process11. What does the author mainly intend to tell us?A. AI is creating a dramatic impact in California.B. AI is applied to monitor terrains in California.C. A new tool to help detect wildfire in California.D. A new way to put an end to wildfire in California.DAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church.She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.12. Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A. When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She majored in science and technology.D. In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.13. What is her next plan according to the passage?A. Major in aviation psychology.B. Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C. Be active in her youth group at church.D. Write another book to help people to be talents.14. Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. It aims to help people to be geniuses.B. It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C. It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D. The author hope to share her own experience with others.15. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a talentC. Three Published BooksD. Homeschooling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年绵阳中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
2020年绵阳中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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.BIn the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction can create a sense of community for many.For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.4. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Study.B. Sell.C. Adjust.D. Promote.5. What can we learn from the passage?A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.6. What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?A. Supportive.B. Unconcerned.C. ObjectiveD. Doubtful.7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?D. HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?CThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes(中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDEvery day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”12. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A. To throw them into prison.B. To bring the case to the court.C. To teach them how to treat animals.D. To give them a strong warning.13. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.A. is actually a sign of power or controlB. has been taken seriously in the nationC. may lead to serious psychological problemsD. may cause acts of violence against humans14. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?A. Uncertain.B. Doubtful.C. Concerned.D. Pessimistic.15. The author wrote this passage to ______.A. warn those heartless pet ownersB. tell people the harm of animal crueltyC. explain the reasons why people harm animalsD. call on people to fight for the abused animals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届四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二模试卷及答案
2020届四川绵阳外国语学校高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”1. What motivated the author to finish her ride?A. Her family's encouragement.B. Her own instruction for children.C. The beautiful scenery and weather.D. The careful and thorough preparation.2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________.A. show her guilt for her daughterB. prove that riding is a tough taskC. persuade her daughter to give upD. indicate she was proud of Emalee3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story?A. Never say die.B. Do nothing by halves.C. Children are what the mothers are.D. Every mother's child is handsome.BMany of us were delighted to learn that a high school senior Kwasi Enin was accepted to all eight Ivy League universities. To our surprise, he wasn't excited as expected, but appeared extra calm. He announced that he would revisit the universities to find the best suitable in music or medicine. He also wanted to compare their financial aid packages.Kwasi's success story is rare, but his reaction is not. After the admission letters arrive at home, students have 30 days to really think about what kind of school would help them grow as a person, which school would best prepare them for the future, and at which school they would be happiest. And they also have to think about whether they can afford the school they choose.But how to answer the questions about which school is the best suitable university? Some young people are attracted to large universities with great school spirit and a list of offerings. But besides those advantages, many of these universities focus on graduate work and research, with undergraduates taught mostly by part-time instructors. Others are attracted to smaller boarding schools with discussion-based classes. But some of these schools will have much limitation for students who want a high-energy city life experience.Many students today seem to think they should pick the university where they will get the diploma that will help them get the most highly paid job. This is a sad misunderstanding of what a college education should provide.A good college education should prepare them to overcome any difficulty andthrivein society. It helps them to form the habit of creative mind and spirit that will continue to develop far beyond their university years. So when you choose college, you should consider if it is filled with useful learning to help create new spaces for different possibilities of growth.4. What can we know about Kwasi Enin from paragraph 1?A. He was from a very poor family.B. He would choose the top university.C. He was too excited to calm himself at the good news.D. He considered his interests when choosing his university.5. What can you infer from paragraph 2?A. Few students can be admitted to university.B. Many students face the choices like Kwasi.C. Top universities are the first choice for most students.D. American students can afford their university by themselves.6. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “thrive” in paragraph 4?A. FailB. SucceedC. ResearchD. Work7. What should the best university be like according to the text?A. Very large and have good instructors.B. Small boarding schools with discussion-based classes.C. It will offerthe diploma to get the most highly paid job.D. It will help continue to develop far beyond university years.CAs one of the world’smost popular cultural mediums, cinema is at the leading position at the Taihu World Cultural Forum(论坛), an annual event that aims to improve cultural exchanges. So far this year, Chinese box office has already topped 58 billion yuan, the China Film Administration said. This indicates that China, the world’s second-largest movie market, is closing the gap with the United States, the world’s top cinema market.Cao Yin, director of the program center at China Movie Channel, said that China has 67,000 cinema screens. the most of any country, and the number is expected to increase to 80,000 by the end of next year. Saying that China has signed coproduction agreements with 22 countries (including the United States, Canada, Japan. India etc.) ,Cao added it has deepened cinematic exchanges between Chinese filmmakers and their foreign counterparts (同行).With the country’s huge native market, which produced more than 1,000 films in 2019, Hong Kong director Stanley Tong said he believes foreign filmmakers will increasingly seek cooperation with China. “International coproduction will become an important platform to send Chinese stories oversea and give us a broader vision of creation,” Tong said.Recently, over 80 percent of the world’s top 100 highest box-office titles have been action films. Tong said the films, in which plots are basically secondary to shining stunts (特技), is one of the easiest ways to appeal to foreignaudiences. But it has been a decades-long struggle for Chinese filmmakers to sell their stories overseas. When asked what kinds of Chinese films would have the most global appeal. Yan Zhaozhu, chairman of the Taihu World Cultural Forum, said stories that address universal issues, such as environmental protection and climate change, are perhaps the best options.8. What is the purpose of the Taihu World Cultural Forum?A. To strengthen cultural exchanges.B. To build more cinemas in China.C. To invite more tourists to Taihu.D. To attract more international investment.9. What can we infer about Cao Yin’s opinion in Paragraph 2?A. Chinese box office has already overtaken the United States so farB. The screens of Chinese cinemas will be world-leading in the futureC. China has signed the most coproduction agreements with other countriesD. There will be more and more cooperations between Chinese filmmakers and other countries.10. How do Chinese filmmakers feel about selling their movies to the world right now?A. Easy.B. Disappointed.C. Challenged.D. Confused.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Box Office: Unclear FutureB. China: Top Second Movie MarketC. Cinema: The Leading Cultural PositionD. Chinese Filmmakers: Severe Competition SituationDOne of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was someconversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.12. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A. It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B. It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C. It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D. It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.13. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A. It showed more kinds of food.B. It focused more on the diners.C. It showed the eating habits.D. It was less popular than Midnight Diner.14. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of the barbecue to family.B. The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.C. The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.D. The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.15. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To show the feature of Chinese food.B. To research a special way of cooking.C. To help the world understandChina.D. To introduce the history of the barbecue.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年四川省绵阳市高三英语上学期第二次诊断性考试试题
四川省绵阳市2020届高三英语上学期第二次诊断性考试试题本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷共12页：答题卡共2页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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1. Where does the man want to go?A. To a cinema.B. To a candy shop.C. To a bookstore.2. What is the woman doing now?A. Making a list.B. Baking cookies.C. Buying groceries.3. What does the man think of the hotel?A. It's too simple.B. It's the best there.C. It's very disappointing.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At an airport.B. On a plane.C. In a park.5. What is the weather probably like now?A. Fine.B. Windy.C. Rainy.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语二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APersonal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids. We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off. ”So，after a number of years，we make a change. If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.■Schedule itFirst of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it. ”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time family. Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.■Be flexible and strictIf you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better. Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity. But being strict in actually taking the time each week is more important. Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.■Take enough timeMy typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer. Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what I’m doing. The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulders drop.■Do what you want to doRemember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do. PTO time is about relaxation. Grab a friend and get a beer. Work can wait until tomorrow.1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?A.Persuade the family.B.Have a personal rest.C.Ask friends for advice.D.Make a time plan.2.What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?A.Get you more focused.B.Have you feel relaxed.C.Shake your shoulders often.D.Make you feel more stressed.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Tips on how to take your time offB.Skills to manage work and familyC.Advice on how to free yourselfD.Ways of scheduling your workBAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.4. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.5. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.6. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.7. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksCI’ve long believedthat positive living isn’t about being optimistic every minute of every day. That kind of permanently happy state can’t be the goal, because it’s impossible to achieve.It turns out that psychological research finds true happiness comes from authentic positivity, and authentic positivity comes from emotional flexibility.Being flexible emotionally means being open to the full range of emotional experiences, including the challenging ones like anger, disappointment and sadness. Emotional flexibility means being able to shift behaviors and mindsets to meet different situational needs, and adapting when circumstances change.However, emotionally flexible people are not chameleons (变色龙) whose outlook changes based on which way the wind is blowing. Instead, emotional flexibility is a skill that helps people judge the complexities of daily life, and stick to their deeply held values.I’ve learned a new word that I’d like to share with you: Eudaimonia (幸福感). Eudaimonia is the opposite of hedonism (享乐主义), the idea that happiness comes from the constant pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Eudaimonia, by contrast, encourages us to pursue meaning and authenticity, growth and honest joy. Both are philosophical approaches to happiness, and recent psychological thought is leaning toward eudaimonia as a more sustainable, satisfying model.Eudaimonia was first mentioned by Aristotle, who got the term from the Greek word “daimon,” which means “true nature.” Tome, walking a positive path means accepting that we each have positive true nature and permanent goodness. What we learn from the concept of eudaimonia is that we are best equipped to realize this nature when we are emotionally honest and flexible.8. What is the author’s belief?A. People should live alone.B. People can’t always be happy.C. People can’t always achieve their goals.D. People should pursue true achievements.9. What do enmotionally flexible people commit themselves to?A. Their strongly believed values.B. Their different needs.C. Permanent happiness.D. The pursuit of hedonism.10. How can people gain eudaimonia according to the author?A. By being honest to others.B. By changing true nature.C. By keeping realstically optimistic.D. By pursuing pleasure constantly.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. What is the meaning of eudaimonia?B. What should we do to keep positive?C. How can we keep happy forever?D. Why can’t people be happy all the time?DAbout a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America. Suspicions havebeen that birds may regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways. Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the real thing.Researchers would like to reduce collisions, which requires a solid understanding about what makes a bird more or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.“There was ly little known at a broad scale. Previous studies were at one small study site.'' Jared Elmore, a graduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity. So he and his colleagues used a previously created data set of building collisions for birds at 40 sites throughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.The first finding was obvious: bigger buildings with more glass kill more birds. But the details were more remarkable. "We found that life history predicted collisions. Migrants(候鸟), insect-eaters and woodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”Most migratory species travel at night, when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(使迷失方向)them. And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)is attracted to the lights. He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in the windows. The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.By understanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings, researchers can perhaps determine the best way to adapt buildings, or their lighting, to help prevent such accidents. And by knowing risks, along with migration timing and behavior, building managers can better predict when birds are at their greatest danger - and improve lighting strategics accordingly.Elmore's next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations. " I think that would maybe go a long way in terms of providing information to people, to the public, to building managers, on when they can get the most benefit in terms of lights-out policies."12. What is the possible reason for birds' crashing into buildings?A. They didn't see the buildings.B. They took reflections for reality.C. They assumed the windows to be open.D. They considered buildings as safe routes.13. What is Jared Elmore's study different from the previous ones?A. It created a new data set.B. It went beyond national borders.C. It covered a wider range of sites.D. I’ll studied some specific bird species.14. What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmore's study?A. Migratory species travel at night.B. Birds tend to be misled by glasses.C. Bigger buildings cause more collisions.D. Birds living habits give rise to collisions.15. Which of the following can help reduce bird collision?A. Adjust the lightening system.B. Attach radars to each building.C. Adopt strict lights-out policies.D. Ban using glasses on buildings.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。