2020年广东省广州市白云区中考二模英语试卷含答案

白云区2020年初中毕业班综合训练（二）英语试卷本试卷共四大题，10页,满分110分。

考试时间120分钟。

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一、语法选择（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1～15各题所给的A、B、C 和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Naismith's idea gave the birth of basketball.Naismith's original idea was to make a game in which _____1only way to advance the ball was to pass it.Furthermore,in order to2,players would have to make the ball into a basket3was placed well above the players'heads.Naismith reasoned these rules.They4the violence and body contact to games at the time5soccer, rugby and football.In the first basketball game which6at the YMCA(基督教青年会),the players used a soccer ball.One team has nine players and plays against7team on the court at a time.Peach baskets were used as"hoops."Before the game,Naismith set up his immortal"13rules"8 the blackboard.In the original rules,each half was fifteen minutes long and there was a9break between the halves.According to Naismith,the rules governing to breaking rules and traveling were most important10they prevented the boys11tackling,kicking mobbing(围攻),and punching each other.In the first basketball game,the concept of12had not been established. Naismith's game13became popular.The YMCA decided to spread the word about basketball beyond its walls.Now it becomes one of14sports all over the world.Most of us enjoy15 very much.And we all know a lot of basketball players.1. A.a B.the C.an D./2. A.score B.scoring C.scored D.scores3. A.who B.why C.that D.when4. A.reduced B.reducing C.reduce D.would reduce5. A.such as B.as well as C.like D.as6. A.played B.was played C.playing D.plays7. A.others B.another C.the other D.other8. A.at B.in C.on D.to9. A.five-minute’s B.five minute C.five minutes D.five-minute10. A.as B.and C.if D.but11. A.from B.of C.off D.with12. A.travel B.travels C.traveling D.traveled13. A.quick B.quicker C.more quickly D.quickly14. A.more popular B.the most popular C.more popularly D.most popular15. A.playing B.play C.plays D.to play二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,掌握大意，然后从16~25各题所给的A、B、C、D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Handheld technology certainly has its advantages and disadvantages.The advantages16easy communication,getting news and much more.However,the use of mobile phones can have a17effect on you than you realize.New research has found that overusing mobile phones can make people more anxious and depressed (焦虑和沮丧的).A team from the University of Illinois wanted to see the18of the Internet and mobile phones on college-age people.They19over300university students.They studied the students’mental health and the manner of mobile phone and Internet use.Questions included:“Do you think that your work performance has been badly affected by your mobile phone use?”and“Do you think that life without the Internet is20,empty or sad?”They found that people who put themselves into social media scored much21in terms of anxiety and depression.Phones can be22to your eyes and hearing.Mobile phones are also well-known to spread bacteria(细菌).In a London study,a team surveyed almost400mobile phones and23to measure(测量)levels of bacteria.The results showed that92%of phones had bacteria and82%of hands had bacteria.Bacteria easily24between hands and phones,making it very easy to get sick and spread the bacteria to other people or areas of the body.25technology is full of good purposes,there are some problems,too.So it is high time to rethink the use of your phone.16．A．cut B．include C．increase D．use 17．A．more meaningful B．healthier C．worse D．more private18．A．cost B．influence C．time D．advice 19．A．caught B．developed C．met D．surveyed 20．A．boring B．interesting C．exciting D．surprising 21．A．lower B．higher C．bigger D．smaller 22．A．thankful B．hopeful C．harmful D．helpful 23．A．arms B．ears C．eyes D．hands 24．A．change B．move C．die D．appear 25．A．Unless B．As C．Although D．If三、阅读（共两节，满分45分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从26～45各题所给的A、B、C、D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（A）Paper seems to be very common today,but it is a basic part of modern civilization(文明).In the Muslim world,people began to produce paper in Baghdad1,100years ago and it is believed that the secrets of Chinese paper making were passed on to the people of Baghdad around the year751.Very quickly,the art of paper making was developed and transformed into mass production by the factories of Baghdad.Many factories were set up to make paper.Some factories even developed the skill of using linen(亚麻)to take the place of mulberry trees(桑树)which the Chinese used.People paid a lot of attention to improving production during this period.With this development,many paper making factories appeared in Baghdad.And then the industry spread to Damascus,which became a major source(来源)of paper for Europe as well as other places around the world.After the industry developed in Iraq,Syria and Palestine,it spread west.The first paper factory in Africa was built in Egypt around850.Then a paper factory was built in Morocco,and it reached Spain in 950.In1293the first paper factory was set up in Italy.The first use of paper in England did not come until 1309,and then Germany in the late1300s.26.People in Baghdad began to produce paper_____________.A.1,100years agoB.around751C.around850D.in130927.What can the underlined word"mass”be replaced in the second paragraph?A.muchB.specialC.manyD.wonderful28.Chinese people used to use____________to make paper.A.linenB.mulberriesC.silkD.bamboo29.What is the correct order for the development of paper making in the following countries?①Iraq②Italy③Spain④EgyptA.③②①④B.④③②①C.②③④①D.①④③②30.What is this passage mainly about?A.The creation of paper by people in Baghdad.B.The development of the paper making industry.C The outside help for the paper making industry.D.The paper making methods in different countries.(B)The performers played different Chinese musical instruments on stage,swinging along with the beautiful sounds.Welcome to the debut(初次露面)performance of Moja---a band of three robots.Students from Tsinghua University recently enjoyed a special musical play,which tells the story of a student who faces many challenges when he invents musical robots in a lab.The musical drama was performed by both human actors and robots.The three Moja band members are Yuheng,Yaoguang and Kaiyang.They play traditional Chinese musical instruments---bamboo flute,konghou and drums.The robot band project was developed by teachers and students from Tsinghua,as well as entrepreneurs(企业家)made up of the university's graduates.The developers have different skills,such as robot control,sculpture(雕塑)artists,new media artists,drama experts and musicians.“Considering the appearance,we try to create images from the view of sculptors,in order to make the robots’postures(姿势)and shapes look more realistic”,says Mi Haipeng,who leads the project.In recent years,as a new art form,robot art has appeared at home and abroad.Unlike industrial robots and service robots,art robots pay more attention to the relationship between robots and humans or between robots and social culture.“Across the bridge of art,we hope to show the idea of a harmonious coexistence(和谐共存) between humans and technology”,Mi says,adding that the robot band will have more members in the future.31.Why was the musical play special?A.Because some robots took part in it.B.Because it was for the graduation ceremony.C.Because it was performed in order to raise money.D.Because different music were played in it.32.What did the members of Moja do on stage?①They sang songs②They called students’names.③They played some instruments.④They performed with the students.A.①②B.②③C.③④D.①④33.Who developed the robot project?A.The students from Tsinghua University.B.The teachers from Tsinghua University.C.The students and the teachers from Tsinghua University.D.The students,the teachers from Tsinghua University and entrepreneurs graduated from theUniversity.34.From the passage,we know that art robots___________.A.pay more attention to the service they offerB.require more time and efforts to makeC.will only be popular among college studentsD.mean to make technology better fit into people's lives35.What can we learn from the passage?A.The band Moja has performed on stage for many times.B.The robot band project was done by students of Tsinghua University.C.Those who take part in the project are all well-skilled.D.The government supports this form of art.(C)Our kids are the future.They have the right to learn about our country.It is your responsibility,as a parent,to make sure your kids know about the economy.Here are some tips to help you teach your kids about economy.Join Learning Activities.One of the best ways to teach a child something is to develop his brain with fun activities.The game of Monopoly(大富翁)is a great way to explain the simple knowledge of finances(金融).Your local library may also have fun activities or books that can help you teach your child about the economy.Have Daily Conversations.Repetition is the key to leaning about the economy.At first,you should talk about its rules,such as how money works or how loans(贷款)work.After that,you can explain some important terms(术语) and why they are important.Answer Every Question with a Simple Explanation.Your children will have a hard time to understand difficult words and sentences.You need to do your best to explain things in very simple words and terms.It can help children understand easily.Take Your Kids on Field Trips.Sometimes,the best way to learn something is to see it.For example,if you take your kids to a museum of American history,you can show them how different the economy was at different times in thenation’s history.36.What is the best way for parents to develop their children’s brain in a funny way?A.Join learning activities.B.Have daily conversations.C.Answer every question with a simple explanation.D.Take your kids on field trips.37.The underlined word“that”refers to___________.A.repeating important termsB.talking about the rulesC.explaining important termsD.having conversations with kids38.What can parents do to help their kids understand better,according to the material?A.Play fun games with them or read books to them.B.Say the most important information at first.C.Explain difficult words in a clear and simple way.D.Tell them more useful information.39.What can we learn from the material?A.The game of Monopoly is of little help in understanding the economy.B.Children should learn terms about the economy before knowing the rules.C.Parents should make a great effort in dealing with their kids’questions.D.Different periods of time in history had the same economy.40.In which column of a newspaper can this material be seen?cationB.GamesC.HistoryD.Sports.（D）Jarrett Little was road testing his mountain bike outside when his riding partner,Chris Dixon,stopped suddenly.Something in the distance moving among the trees had caught her attention.It turned out to be a five-month-old Great Dane.“He was really thin and had a lot of road rashes(皮疹)and a broken leg,”Little told CBS News.The cyclists fed the dog and shared their water.They also quickly realized that the dog was coming with them although they didn’t know how to deal with him.They were more than seven miles from the downtown and riding bikes.“But we couldn’t leave him,”Little said.Little had an idea.He carefully picked up his new friend and slipped his back legs into the back pockets of his clothes.Then he put the dog’s front paws(爪子)over his shoulders.“He was injured,so he wasn’t trying to fight,”Little said.“He was also happy that we were there, touching him,and that we didn’t leave him behind.”Their30-minute ride into town ended at a bike store,where they got more water and food for the dog. That was when Andrea Shaw,who was in town on business,arrived.After learning what had happened tothe dog,Shaw decided to keep him.Shaw called him Columbo and scheduled an operation(安排一场手术)on his leg immediately. Today,Columbo is living happily on a farm.As Dixon said,“He is literally the luckiest dog alive.”41.Why did Chris Dixon stop suddenly when she was riding her bike?A.She was tired and wanted to have a rest.B.There was something wrong with her bike.C.Her partner found a little dog on the road.D.She noticed something moving in the distance.42.What did Little and Dixon do to help the dog?A.They offered him some food and water.B.They took him to a hospital nearby.C.They helped to deal with his broken leg.D.They asked Andrea Shaw to look after him.43.When Little picked up his new friend,the dog__________.A.was scared and wanted to fightB.was too weak to notice what happenedC.was so comfortable that he fell asleepD.was very happy to be touched44.What can we learn about Andrea Shaw from the passage?A.She was Little and Dixon’s friend.B.She was kind and probably liked animals.C.She was a worker in the bike store.D.She did an operation on the dog.45.It is clear that____________.A.the dog is clever and always friendly to everyoneB.Little and Dixon didn’t want to take the dog with them at firstC.the dog is living happily with Shaw nowD.it took a long time to deal with the dog’s leg第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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2020届广州白云广附实验学校高三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州白云广附实验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AThank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?A. Happy.B. Upset.C. Tired.D. Relieved.2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A. The teachers were strict with students.B. The students set good examples for each other.C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3. The author gave this speech to ________.A. share his career choiceB. explain his teaching methodsC. describe his life experienceD. show his appreciationBLife in the Internet age is lonely—or is it? That’s what experts in human interaction are debating after a new Stanford University survey has been published.According to the study, the more time people spend online, the less they can spare for real-life relationships with family and friends. The researchers asked 113 people about the Web’s influence on daily activities. 36％of those people are online for more than five hours a week.” As Internet use becomes more widespread, it will have an increasingly isolating (孤立的) effect on society,” says Robert Kraut, one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the “isolating” point. While 13％of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones, 60％reported watching less TV. The survey also shows that E-mail is the most popular online activity. If some of webheads (网虫)spend what was once passive TV time keeping company with friends via E-mails, “that’s a move toward greater connectedness,” says Paul Resnick, a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisn’t the first claim that the Web should be criticized. A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-area families’ Net use for a year. People who used the Internet more “talked less to family members and reported being lonelier and more depressed.” says Robert Kraut.“It’s true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades, but those declines began before the Internet was invented,” says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says, the Internet gives us a different kind of social life—not better or worse than before, but just different.4. Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A. Paul Resnick.B. Robert Kraut.C. Thomas Putnam.D. Amitay Etzioni.5. The underlined word “This” in Para.4 refers to .A. the opinion expressed in Bowling AloneB. the survey made by the University of MichiganC. the conclusion in a report written in 1998D. the study conducted by Stanford University6. From the passage we learn that .A. watching TV used to take time away from staying onlineB. the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effectC. 36％ofweb users spend more than five hours a week onlineD. the Web has the same influence as telephones and televisions7. The passage mainly discusses .A. how we can make a better use of the InternetB. how declines in social connectedness appearC. whether the Internet causes an isolating effectD. what a different life the Internet brings to usCI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.8. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me9. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.10. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family HistoryDNarasimha Das is on his way to feed 169,379 hungry children. Das is in charge of a kitchen in Vrindaban. The town is about a three-hour drive fromIndia’s capital,New Delhi. Das gets to work at 3:00 a.m. Thirty workers are already working to make tens of thousands of rounds of bread. It will be brought to 1,516 schools in and around Vrindaban.A Growing ProblemGoing to school is difficult for more than 13 million children inIndia. They must go to work instead, or go hungry. That’s whyIndiabegan the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, the largest school-lunch program in the world. A freelunch encourages children to come to school and gives them the energy they need for learning. The program began in the 1960s.The kitchen in Vrindaban is run by the Akshaya Patra Foundation. It is one of the lunch program’s biggest partners. “Just $11.50 can feed one child for an entire year,” said Madhu Sridhar, president of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.Lunch Is Served!The Akshaya Patra food truck arrives atGopalgarhPrimary School. Since the program started, the number of underweight children has gone down. The children get foods they need — as long as they finish what’s on their plates.12. What does Narasimha Das do？A. A waiter.B. A salesman.C. A cook.D. A shopkeeper.13. The kitchen in Vrindaban supplies food to ________.A. the poorB. school childrenC. college studentsD. the old14. Why is it difficult for children to go to school inIndia?A. Because they have to work to make money.B. Because there are not enough schools.C. Because there are not enough teachers.D. Because their parents refuse to send them to school.15. Which of the following about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is NOT true?A. It is to encourage children to go to school.B. It has been carried out for about 50 years.C. It is run by Narasimha Das.D. It is the largest school-lunch program in the world.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年广州市白云区太和中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2020年广州市白云区太和中学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AExciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。

The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.Suitable for ages 5 and upProgram Fee:$150NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的)program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.Evening eventSuitable for ages 10 and upProgram Fee:$2251.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a scientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.BJerry Lawson had a love of science and invention from a very young age. And, with the support of his family and teachers, he took that love and helped change the world for billions of people, when he invented the modem video game cartridge.Both of Jerry's parents supported his love of science and invention. His father, a longshoreman, was a science fan and encouraged Jerry to always experiment with things. Jerry's first-grade teacher helped encourage him on his path to be someone influential similar to George Washington Carver, a great AfricanAmerican inventor. His first love in school was chemistry but he ended up liking electronics（电子学）even more.He earned an amateur ham radio license at age 13 and built his own radio station in his room, with an antenna hanging out of his window! Jerry earned money from fixing television sets, visiting people's homes for inhouse repair, and also working at local electronics stores. Jerry also made walkie-talkies and sold them to other kids. He spent many Saturdays at an electronics store that had all of the parts he needed for his inventions. He would use his small allowance and money he earned to buy parts to help fuel his inventions.When he was a young adult, Jerry joined Fairchild Semiconductor as an engineer. During this time, he created his own video arcade game（街机游戏），Demolition Derby, in his garage.A few years later, Jerry was asked to work on a secret project. Not even his boss was allowed to know what he was doing! What it turned out to be was that he was designing the Fairchild Channel F video gameconsole（游戏控制器）and leading the team that invented the video game cartridge. This was the first of its kind and enabled kids around the world to affordably play video games at home.Just like with automobiles，many advances have occurred since the inventionof video games. Video gamesare now one of the biggest forms of entertainment in the world. But all of this would not have been possible without the vision, passion, and skill of Jerry Lawson and his learn.4. How did Jerry earn money when he was a teenager?A. By running his radio station.B. By selling television sets.C. By repairing things for others.D. By making electronic parts.5. Before Jerry's secret project, playing video games at home was_____.A. expensiveB. harmfulC. commonD. tiring6. What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph?A. Jerry Lawson and his team can be more skillful.B. Jerry Lawson is important to the game industry.C.Many advances have taken place in the automobile industry.D. Video games are now the most popular form of entertainment.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Gaming-An Important IndustryB. Game Console-Key to Home Video GamesC. Jerry Lawson-Father of Modern GamingD. Support and Encouragement-Necessary for SuccessCMikah Frye, a 9-year-old boy, was walking down the streets with his grandmother discussing Christmas gifts when he saw some homeless people struggling to stay warm in the cold night. Then he was thinking about a way to help the homeless to spend a warm Christmas.That thought stayed in Mikah Frye’s mind and when he reached home, Mikah informed his parents not to buy the Microsoft XBox gaming device he had asked for earlier. Mikah realized that by not buying the $300 device, he could instead donate over 30 blankets to the homeless. He knew how much it meant to be warm in the cold holiday season.Three years ago, Mikah and his parents were the ones living in a homeless shelter. Having suffered a financial crisis, they too had lost their house, not knowing where their next meal would come from and sharing a blanket every night. Mikah was six years old then but he remembered what it was like to have to give back that precious blanket every morning.Reaching out to the emergency shelter programme that looked after them 3 years ago, the family donated 60blankets in the end, each with a personalized message of hope in Mikah’s handwriting stating: “They gave me a blanket, but I had to leave it. That’s why I want you to have your own blanket. Today, I live in my own house, and someday you will too. Your friend, Mikah.”The homeless people at the shelter may not have been able to give Mikah a Christmas gift in return but his gesture was noted by the billion dollar company Microsoft who made sure that Mikah was fooled into visiting their store so that Santa Claus could personally deliver an XBox from the company to him as a reward for making the top of “Santa’s list of nice boys” that year.8. Why did Mikah give up his Christmas gift?A. The device was out of date.B. His parents had a tight budget.C. He wanted to spend a warm Christmas.D. He decided to do something charitable.9. What made Mikah have a better understanding of the situation of the homeless?A. His own experience.B. His parents’ education.C. His visiting to the emergency shelter.D. The cold weather during the holiday season.10. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. The homeless gave Mikah a gift in return.B. He finally got the gift he wanted on Christmas.C. The company Microsoft fooled Mikah into buying an Xbox.D Mikah wrote a thank-you note to the emergency shelter he lived in.11. What might be the best title for the text?A. Mikah’s Precious Christmas GiftB. Mikah’s Giving Warmth on ChristmasC. Microsoft Rewarded Nice Boys on Santa’s ListD. The Homeless Needed Blankets on a Cold ChristmasDOlder adults with a better sense of smell may live longer than thosewho have a poor sense of smell, a new study suggests. The study was a project of researchers in theUnited Statesthat was ongoing for over 13 years. They asked nearly 2,300 men and women to identify 12 common smells. All the subjects were from 71 to 82 years of age. The researchers gave the adults scores, from 0 to as high as 12, based on how many smells they identified correctly.During the years of follow-up investigation, over 1,200 of the subjects died. When the study was launched,none of the adults were weak. They could walk a little under half a kilometer, climb 10 steps and independently complete daily activities. In the latest findings, the researchers noted that those with a weak nose were 30 percent more likely to die than people with a good sense of smell. The findings were reported last month in the scientific publication Annals of Internal Medicine.Honglei Chen, a doctor withMichiganStateUniversityinEast Lansing,Michigan, was the lead writer of a report on the study. He said the connection between a poor sense of smell and an increased risk of dying was limited to adults who first reported good-to-excellent health. This suggests that a poor sense of smell is an early and sensitive sign for worsening health before it is recognizable in medical tests. With a poor sense of smell, people are more likely to die of brain and heart diseases, but not of cancer or breathing disorders.The results also suggest that a poor sense of smell may be an early warning for poor health in older age that goesbeyond dementia or other neurodegenerative(神经变性的) diseases. These often signal the beginning of a weakening of the mind or body.12. What do you know about the study mentioned?A. The study involved researchers from the world.B. All the participants were of different ages.C. The study began to be performed about 13 years ago.D. 2 ,300 men and women were young and healthy.13. What was the situation like at the beginning of the study?A. More than 1,200 of the participants passed away.B. Many of the subjects were found with health problems.C. All the subjects were independent of others when walking.D. One third of the participants had a poor smell sense.14. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A. People with a poor sense of smell have heart disease.B. You should be careful with your health if you smell poorly.C. People with a poor sense of smell won't suffer from cancer.D. Most of the elder people may have the dementia disease.15. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Strong Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Longer LifeB. Old People Tend to Have a Poor Sense of SmellC. A Number of Factors Result in Longer LifeD. Being Ill Means Losing the Sense of Smell第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省广州市2020年中考英语真题(含答案)

广东省广州市2020年中考英语试卷姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________题号一二三四五六七总分评分一、语法选择（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）1．阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1〜15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。

Deep in the forest lives David,who loves books.As soon as he reads one book,he brings home（1）.Soon the house（2）books.His wife,Alice,is angry.You（3）do something!"David thinks hard and has（4）idea."I can bring my books into the faraway hills and share （5）.I have with the children."Every week,David sets off across the countryside to faraway villages with his two donkeys.Early（6）a sunny morning,David and his donkeys stop at a river（7）.Then,from deep in the shadows,a bandit(山贼) jumps out!"Please let us pass,"David says."The children（8）."The bandit takes one book and shouts,“Next time I want（9）!"They move on until at last,David sees some houses below.The children run to meet（10）.David reads them a story first.（11）the story ends,it's time for everyone to choose a book.The children hold their books close as they say good-bye and run home（12）.David and his donkeys head back,over and around the hills,and into the sunset.At home,Alice feeds her hungry husband and the donkeys.But then,instead of（13）,David picks up his book,（14）reads deep into the night.And far away in the hills,candles and lanterns bum as the children read borrowed books deep into their night,（15）.（1）A．other B．another C．the other D．the others（2）A．fills with B．filled with C．is filled with D．was filled with（3）A．must B．could C．would D．may（4）A．a B．an C．the D．/（5）A．what B．who C．why D．how（6）A．in B．on C．at D．for（7）A．drink B．drinking C．drinks D．to drink（8）A．wait B．waited C．are waiting D．have waited（9）A．some money B．any money C．some moneys D．any moneys（10）A．he B．his C．him D．himself（11）A．Before B．When C．If D．Because（12）A．cheer B．cheerful C．cheerfully D．more cheerful（13）A．sleep B．slept C．sleeps D．sleeping（14）A．and B．but C．or D．so（15）A．either B．neither C．also D．too二、完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广州市白云中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年广州市白云中学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ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBYou’re in a crowd of people who are all asking for the same thing. How do you make your voice heard above the rest? Be different. Don’t shout. Lisa, 25, was waiting to board a plane flying fromLondontoAustriafor Christmaswhen the flight was cancelled.“There were about a hundred of us unable to leave,” she says. “Everyone else was shouting at the airport staff. Instead of joining in, I walked up to the man behind the ticket desk very quietly and said, ‘This must be so awful for you! I don’t know how you deal with these situations—it’s not even your fault. I could never handle it as well as you are.’ Without my even asking, he found me a seat on another airline with an upgrade to first class. He was happy to do a favor forsomeone who was appreciative instead of unfriendliness.”Flattery (恭维) is an essential element of the sweet-talk strategy. “It’s human psychology that stroking a person’s ego (自我) with a few well-directed praises makes them want to prove you right,” says apsychologist. “Tell someone they’re pretty and they’ll instantly fix their hair; praise their sense of humor and they’ll tell a joke.”You need help and there’s ly no reason that the person will want to lend a hand. Allison, 26. a lawyer, realized she’d made a huge mistake on a batch of documents. “The only way I could fix the problem was to get the help of a colleague who I knew didn’t like me,” she said.Allison then went to the woman’s office and explained her problem. “As I was saying to the boss the other day you’re the only person who would know how to handle a situation like this, what would you suggest I do?” “Feeling pumped up (鼓励), she set about helping me and we finished the job on time, and she was happy to help.” Allison said.4. Whatwould have happened at the airport according to paragraph 1?A. The departure hall was filled with noise.B. Someone screamed just lo be different.C. The passengers waited on board patiently.D. The airport stuff were rude to the passengers.5. Why did the man put Lisa on another airline?A. He admired Lisa’s beauty.B. He appreciated her attitude.C. He was ready to help others.D. He was blamed for the cancellation.6. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The potential benefits of ego.B. The strategy to start small talk.C. The great importance of flattery.D. The value of humor in daily life.7. What can we learn about Allison’s colleague?A. She was a popular lawyer.B. She was always ready to help others.C. She always got praise from Allison.D. She did a great favor for Allison eventually.CBe it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites, one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses through the city.For some, this energy is defined by the way of life—Shanghai is a city that never sleeps. In the day, the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world. After all, the city has long been China’s most cosmopolitan city, having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War (1840-42).Shanghai’s ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight, rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls. Even before the break of dawn, pensioners can be found gathering in parks, ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others, this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has. Indeed, it does not take long for one to realize that Shanghai's charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here, charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades, rustic (质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings. Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building in the city — the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui. Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height, this architectural marvelboasts having the world's highest observation deck within a building or structure. It also comes with the world's fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund, which is home to magnificent neoclassical buildings. The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris. A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot, not merely because the weather is conducive for walking, but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.8. Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?A. To make a contrast with pensioners’ biological clock.B. To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C. To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D. To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.9. Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A. The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B. The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C. A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D. The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.10. The underlined word “hip” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.A. photographicB. modestC. peculiarD. stylish11. Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A. Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B. The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C. The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D. Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.DFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, keptalive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House from Sept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.12. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.13. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.14. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridge第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届广州市白云区广园中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020届广州市白云区广园中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A. Lihue Estate.B. Sliding Rock.C. Mooney Falls.D. Cummins Falls.2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A. It wasfound by an explorer.B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C. It is dangerous to arrive there.D. It is the tallest fall in the world.3. What is special about Lihue Estate?A. It is man-made.B. It is a private area.C. Its water is from underground.D. It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne. The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!4. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.5. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.6. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CLight pollution is a significant but overlooked driver of the rapid decline of insect populations, according to the most comprehensive review of the scientific evidence to date.Artificial light at night can affect every aspect of insects' lives, the researchers said. "We strongly believe artificial light at night — in combination with habitat loss, chemical pollution.invasive (入侵的) species, and climate change — is driving insect declines, " the scientists concluded after assessing more than 150 studies.Insect population collapses have been reported around the world, and the first global scientific review published in February,said widespread declines threatened to cause a "catastrophic collapse of nature's ecosystems".There are thought to be millions of insect species, most still unknown to science, and about half are active at night. Those active in the day may also be disturbed by light at night when they are at rest.The most familiar impact of light pollution is moths (飞蛾) flapping around a bulb, mistaking it for the moon. Some insects use the polarisation of light to find the water they need to breed, as light waves line up after reflecting from a smooth surface. But artificial light can scupper (使泡汤) this. Insects areimportant prey (猎物) for many species, but light pollution can tip the balance in favour of the predator if it traps insects around lights. Such increases in predation risk were likely to cause the rapid extinction of affected species, the researchers said.The researchers said most human-caused threats to insects have analogues in nature, such as climate change and invasive species. But light pollution is particularly hard for insects to deal with.However, unlike other drivers of decline, light pollution is ly easy to prevent. Simply turning off lights that are not needed is the most obvious action, he said, while making lights motion-activated also cuts light pollution. Shading lights so only the area needed is lit up is important. It is the same with avoiding blue-white lights, which interfere with daily rhythms. LED lights also offer hope as they can be easily tuned to avoid harmful colours and flicker rates.8. What is discussed in the passage?A. Causes of declining insect populations.B. Consequences of insect population collapses.C. Light pollution: the key bringer of insect declines.D. Insect declines: the driver of the collapsed ecosystem.9. What is the 5th paragraph mainly about?A. How light travels in space.B. How light helps insects find food.C. How the food chain is interrelated.D. How light pollution affects insects.10. What does the underlined word"analogues"in Paragraph 6probably mean?A. Selective things.B. Similar things.C. Variations.D. Limitations.11. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To offer solutions.B. To give examples.C. To make comparisons.D. To present arguments.D"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixedpot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.12. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.13. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.14. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.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。

2022年广东省广州市白云区初三(第2次)模拟考试英语试卷(附答案详解)

2022年广东省广州市白云区初三（第2次）模拟考试英语试卷If there are a great number of choices available to you, what will you make a decision? A (1) kid walked into a candy store with his dad and was surprised by so many candies (2) sale. "It's amazing. What should I choose? "he asked (3) ."Come on, son. We don't have much time. I have to attend (4) important meeting." his dad said. "These are all my favorite and I don't know what (5) . "He picked up some bags and then put them back. He (6) make up his mind. "Hurry up, son. We have no time. I'm very busy." his dad said. So the boy ran around the store (7) again. His eyes moved from one bag to (8) , but all of the sweets looked so good and he hesitated.Finally, the dad lost his patience. He caught his son by the hand and they walked out of the store empty-handed. The boy cried. He wanted them all, but ended up with (9) because he wouldn't choose just one.Some of us are (10) that boy. The world is that candy store. We have a lot of choices, (11) if we don't make a decision about our jobs education, relationships, marriage or other important things,we (12) empty-handed. Sometimes we worry about (13) the wrong choice. If we regret the direction (14) we take, is it too late to go back? We don't have to worry about this. How do weknow (15) it is good or not if we don't make a choice?The bigger danger is that we make no decision at all and end up going now here and doing nothing.1. A. six-years-old B. six-year-old C. six years old D. six year old2. A. on B. in C. at D. with3. A. him B. he C. himself D. his4. A. a B. the C. / D. an5. A. do B. to do C. doing D. did6. A. couldn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. needn't7. A. quickly B. quick C. more quickly D. most quickly8. A. the other B. another C. other D. others9. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing10. A. as B. like C. likes D. liked11. A. But B. So C. When D. Because12. A. end up B. ended up C. will end up D. have ended up13. A. make B. making C. to make D. made14. A. who B. whose C. whom D. which15. A. if B. that C. whether D. whichSuppose every person on earth ate only one kind of food and in one year that food disappeared. If that happened, all humans would soon (16) too.Luckily, humans don't (17) the problem. However, the giant panda, one of the world's most lovely animals, may.It has been discovered that the bamboo plants the giant pandas eat are dying. As a result, many of the pandas are dying of (18) . In the wild, the giant panda eats only two kinds of bamboo plants. One is the umbrella bamboo, the other is the fountain bamboo. Both kinds can live 100 years. In its hundredth year the bamboo plant blooms, has seeds and (19) .Last year the umbrella and the fountain bamboo that grow in China became 100 years old. Now almost all of these bamboo plants are (20) . Young shoots now grow from the seeds. However, it will be many months before the shoots are (21) enough to be eaten as food by the pandas. So the large black and white animals continue to live.Can the wild pandas be (22) ? A group of scientists studied the pandas in their native habitat. They especially wanted to (23) more about the animals' food. They wanted to see if the pandas are able to change to other foods while the two kinds of bamboo are growing.The Chinese (24) recognizes the worldwide care about the giant pandas and has taken action to save the animals. Large areas of the giant pandas habitat have been set up as wildlife preserves (保护区) so that the pandas can live there (25) . At the same time, Chinese scientists are trying to increase the number of giant pandas by raising some of the animals in zoos.16. A. appear B. disappear C. survive D. discover17. A. face B. solve C. consider D. answer18. A. illnesses B. cold C. pain D. hunger19. A. grows B. lives C. dies D. changes20. A. alive B. dull C. dead D. lively21. A. young B. large C. small D. heavy22. A. changed B. found C. seen D. saved23. A. look out B. put out C. find out D. come out24. A. school B. government C. office D. library25. A. freely B. luckily C. quietly D. angrilyCLisa stood next to her tall silent grandfather and watched her parents drive off, leaving her behind. She looked up at her grandfather. He looked down at her. His skin was a little darker than hers. His hair was black and white, as if it couldn't decide which color it should be."You don't talk much, Grandpa," Lisa said."You don't visit much, Lisa," her grandfather replied.They stood looking at each other. "Come with me, Lisa," said Grandpa. He started walking without looking back.Lisa followed him to a large storehouse.Lisa remembered her last visit to Grandpa's. She had played hide-and-seek with her brother Jack in the storehouse. But now Jack needed an operation. Lisa had to stay here alone for a few days."You coming?" Grandpa's voice sounded muffled. His words were coming from inside the storehouse. Lisa went inside. The storehouse was full of all kinds of things. She could see him in the far corner. Lisa walked over and stood next to him. He pointed to a small wooden box with "Lisa" painted on it in bright green letters."Yours," he said.Lisa bent down and opened it. In it were some old things—a bright blue feather, a tiny V-shape leaf and some dolls. She looked up at Grandpa, with tears in her eyes."The box stays here, but it belonged to you. No one else." Then he closed his eyes and smiled. His smile reminded Lisa of her father. Grandpa no longer seemed strange and silent."I may be so overcapitalized (过剩）," Lisa answered, carefully pronouncing the familiar word.Grandpa laughed out loud. "How did that eight-year-old brain of yours find its way around a big word like 'overcapitalized'?""It's my dad's favourite word," Lisa replied.Grandpa looked down at Lisa and smiled. His smile again reminded Lisa of her father. Without thinking, she reached up and took Grandpa's hand. Lisa's hand felt small and safe inside her grandfather's."I might need more than one visit to my box," Lisa said seriously."I expect," Grandpa said.26. Why did Lisa stay with Grandpa alone for a few days?A. She was on her summer vacation.B. She missed her grandfather very much.C. Her grandfather needed an operation soon.D. Her parents had to look after her sick brother.27. What does the underlined word "muffled" probably mean?A. Strange.B. Loud.C. Unclear.D. Beautiful.28. The passage tells about Grandpa EXCEPT that ________.A. he liked doing DIYB. he was a man of few wordsC. he had black and white hairD. he kept a wooden box for Lisa29. What did Lisa promise to do at the end of the story?A. Take care of her brother.B. Write to her parents.C. Use big words sometimes.D. Visit Grandpa often.DLiving things have a life cycle. They are born, grow, and die. Even though stars are not living things, they do have a life cycle. A star is born in a cloud of dust and gas. A young star is blue and very hot. A middle-aged star is yellow. It cools and becomes a red giant. Finally, the star explodes. The light of a startells astronomers many things about the star. Annie Jump Cannon was an American astronomer who carefully classified (分级）stars by looking at their light.Annie Jump Cannon was born in 1863. Her mother taught her about the constellations (星座）when she was a girl. Annie was interested in studying the stars when she grew up. But not many women went to college in those days. Also, Annie had an illness that caused her lost most of her hearing. But these things didn't stop Annie from earning two college degrees.Cannon was hired to work at the Harvard College Observatory（天文台）. Astronomers there used telescopes and took photographs of the sky. It was an exciting new science.The light from each star passed through a prism（棱镜）in the telescope. A prism is a piece of cut glass. Light passing through a prism is separated into a rainbow. Cannon studied the photos of each band of colors. Almost all photos were black and white. She could not see the colors. She could only see different dark lines. She used them to classify stars from younger and very hot to older and cooler.Annie Jump Cannon classified more than 300, 000 stars! Her star catalog is still used by astronomers all over the world. During her lifetime, Cannon received many honors. In 1934, an award was named for her. The Annie J. Cannon Award in Astronomy is given every year. It is given to a woman astronomer from North America.30. A prism can ________.A. separate light into colorsB. take a photographC. cut through glassD. tell the age of a star31. What does the underlined word "them" in the fourth paragraph refer to?A. Colors.B. Prisms.C. Photos.D. Dark lines.32. Which of the following is NOT the description to Cannon?A. She was nearly deaf.B. She knew about stars.C. She didn't go to college.D. She worked carefully.33. What is the passage mainly about?A. A report on science.B. A report on astronomy.C. An introduction to Annie Jump Cannon.D. An introduction to the development of astronomy.EWhether you are preparing for an emergency situation or packing for a backpacking trip, putting together a survival kit is always necessary. Go through this page, and you may get some ideas about how to make a suitable one for yourself.Step lPreparing the must-haves1. Clean waterClean water for drinking and cooking is perhaps the most important thing when you are in the wild. If you are preparing for a place where water is not easy to find (such as a desert), you should be sure to take enough clean water.2. A flashlightA good flashlight is necessary for finding your way around at night. Be sure to include more batteries for your flashlight.3. A first-aid kitIt is convenient for you to buy one, although it is often easy to create your own. You can click here to get the list of a basic first-aid kit.1. Get ready for terrible weather. What you choose mainly depends on the weather. Packing a change of clothes can be valuable, especially if you become wet.•If heat and sunburn are possible, pack a pair of sunglasses and as much water asyou can.•If you are worried about colder temperatures, packing a hat and gloves would be a good idea.2. Store food in your kit.While not as necessary as water, having some food can provide you with the energy you may need in the wild. Dried foods may be the best choice since they are light in weight. These kinds of food are easy to pack, store and eat.3. Take a compass and maps.If you know how to read a map and use a compass to find directions, these tools canbe valuable, allowing you to make your way towards safety. Even without a map, a compass can help you travel in a direction, instead of ER walking around in circles.34. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a must-have for the survival kit whentravelling through a desert?A. Clean water.B. A first-aid kit.C. A flashlight.D. A pair of sunglasses.35. How can we prepare for terrible weather with the survival kit?A. Always take more lightweight food with us.B. If we plan to a beach, a hat must be included.C. Packing more clothes can be helpful when we get wet.D. In the colder temperatures, more water should be added.36. Which picture is suitable to be put in Step 2?A. B.C. D.FLanguage learning begins with listening. Children are greatly different in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking, and later starters are often long listeners. Most children will "obey" spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word "obey" is hardly right as a kind of the wanting and happy understanding usually shown by the children. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gestures (手势）and by making questioning noises.Any attempt (尝试）to study the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words, leads to great difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises divide themselves as particularly (特别; 尤其）expressive as pleasure, pain, friendliness, and so on. But since these can't be said to show the baby's meaning to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyment, and that by six months they are able to add new words to their store. This self-imitation leads on to easy imitation (模仿）of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises (发生；出现）as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.It is a problem we need to get our teeth into. The meaning of a word depends on what a particular person means by it in a particular situation; and it is clear that what a child means by a word will change as he gains more experience of the world. Thus the use, at seven months, of "mama" as a greeting for his mother cannot be dismissed as a meaningless sound simply because he also uses it at another time for his father, his dog, or anything else he likes. Playful and meaningless imitation of what other people say continues after the child has begun to speak for himself. I doubt, however, whether anything is gained when parents take advantage of this ability in an attempt to teach new sounds.37. How do most children behave before learning the language at an early age?A. They ask questions by repeating the words.B. They take in language through different amounts of listening.C. They understand and respond to adults’ oral instructions.D. They are eager and delighted to cooperate with the adults.38. Children who start speaking late ________.A. may have difficulty in their listeningB. probably do not hear enough language spoken around themC. often take a long time in learning to listen properlyD. usually pay close attention to what they hear39. The problem of deciding when a baby's imitations can be considered as speech is not importantbecause ______.A. words have different meanings for different peopleB. the changeover（变更）takes place graduallyC. the meaning of words changes with ageD. children's use of words is often meaningless40. What can we learn from the underlined sentences in the last paragraph?A. Parents need not teach their children new sounds.B. Children no longer imitate people after they begin to speak.C. Children still enjoy imitating after they can speak.D. Children who are good at imitating no longer need parents' help.In summer, it's common on the street to see many Chinese women holding umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. (1) She wrote on the blog, "Unlike Chinese women, American women prefer to put on their tank tops (背心）and sunglasses during summer."(2) Many Americans don't want white skin. They would rather be tanned (晒黑）. Amy also wrote, "Having darker skin is so popular that many women and men will pay for fake tans (假晒黑）so that they can keep their sun-kissed appearance during the winter months, too. "Why do they like tanned skin? Michelle Louis reported in her research, " (3) " She further explained, "Tans make people's skin appear healthier and make them appear thinner than when they have pale skin." Perhaps there is no real ideal standard of beauty. (4) On Amy's blog, she also gave two examples: Some women carried umbrellas around trying to keep their white skin in the US 150 years ago; During the Tang Dynasty in China, heavy women were thought beautiful. But now, Chinese women prefer to be thin. In a word, different standards of beauty should be respected. (5)41. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E42. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E43. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E44. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E45. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E46. Last week, we discussed whether the high school entrance examination should include music and art. Students have different opinions about it.Some students think it offers us more c (1) to study music and art. Therefore, we will pay more attention to them. Meanwhile, it can i (2) our skills in the arts. However, some students d (13) . If music and art are in the exam, there will be more subjects to prepare for, and it requires more time and energy. So students will have too much pressure.In my view, music and art should be part of the high school entrance examination. As we all know, art and music play an important r (4) in our lives, which can help us develop our interest and make our life more c (5) . The most important thing is that music and art can help us relax.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)47. 昨晚，她独自做完功课才去睡觉。

2019-2020学年广州市白云中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年广州市白云中学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AWelcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide. and have a good time here! The program capacity is limited, so if you are interested, you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCostsAll programs require a $ 100 nonrefundable deposit (不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15—July 16 5-week program：( $ 1920)July 20—August 20 5-week program：( $ 1920)June 15—August 20 10-week program：( $ 3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods. 4-week programs cost $ 1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost $ 1240.DiscountsThere is a 10% discount for each additional family member!Appropriate AgesRecommended Ages：14 and olderRestrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program ScheduleIn the morning, you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm, Monday to Thursday, where they can meet other students from worldwide. In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm, we will have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the Park, visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should BringClothes：Shirts, a jacket, long pants ,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes, etc.Other personal items：Camera phone? plug adapter, photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks, pens, and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Don't bring foods and snacks, or they'll be charged before you board the airport.1. How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A. $ 1920,B. $ 2356.C. $3002.D. $ 3620.2. What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?municate with foreign students.B. Attend intensive English classes.C. Join in some interesting activities.D. Talk with their parents on the phone.3. Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A. To save space for their luggage.B. To protect the environment.C. To avoid any unwanted fees.D. To follow the rules of the airport.BDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.CAs I was walking home，a boy seemed to be singing a song in a very low voice，walking infront of me and carrying some of the same high school books I had with me.I caught up to him，and said “Hello”．I could tell he wasstartled，and dropped one of his books.I picked it up and as I handed it to him，he said “Thank you.” in a strange way，like witha strong accent.We soon began walking together and talking.It turns out he was in my science class，and I didn’t even know it!His name was Ahmad，and his family had just moved here this school year.He invited me into his house，and his family treated me like a special guest，which made me feel very welcome.He said hospitality (好客) is very basic to his culture，and strangers were always treated very kindly.His mom brought out some great food，and offered me some tea.Ahmad’s father and two sisters wanted to hearall about me and my family，and my schooling.Ahmad’s whole family had to leave their lifelong home because war had broken out，and it wasn’t safe there anymore.They left with only what they could carry.His family was happy to feel safe，and they got used toAmerican culture quickly.They seemed pleased that Ahmad had brought a friend home to meet them.And as my friendship with Ahmad has continued，I now realize that the world is so much bigger than I thought！I also realize that your friends don’t have to be just like you.Differences make the world go round.8. What does the underlined word “startled” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Excited.B. Moved.C. Surprised.D. Interested.9. Why was the writer treated like a special guest by Ahmad’s family?A. They liked strangers who came to their home for help.B. They wanted to know more information about the writer.C. Strangers were always treated very kindly in their culture.D. The writer was an American and knew much about their culture.10. Where does the writer probably come from?A. Canada.B. America.C. China.D. Australia.11. What can we learn from the passage?A. People from different countries can be good friends.B. Friends need different cultures and different accents.C. Your friends should have a lot of things the same with you.D. You can’t make friends with people from other countries.DWater keeps us alive. When it runs out, we have a problem.About one out of four people on the planet are facing a shortage of water. Seventeen countries around the world are dealing with high-water stress. This means they are using almost all the water they have access to. Many are dry countries. Some waste much of their water. Some may currently use too much of their groundwater that they should be saving. Several big cities face acute shortages. These include Sao Paulo, Brazil; Chennai, India; and Cape Town, South Africa. A year ago, Cape Town faced nay Zero-the day when all its dams would he dry.Climate change adds to the risk of water shortages. Rainfall is less steady. The water supply becomes less reliable. The days grow hotter. More water evaporates(蒸发)from lakes and rivers even as demand for water increases. By 2030, the number of cities in the high-stress category may have risen to 45 and include almost 470 million people.All over the world, farmers compete with city residents for water. Rich urban places, such as Los Angeles, use too much water for pools and golf courses. But the worst problem is the growth of cities. Bangalore, India, for example, had a few years with little rain. It built over its many lakes or filled them with city waste. The lakes are nolonger the rain water storage tanks they once were. Bangalore now imports water. A lot of the imported water, however, gets lost on the way to Bangalore.To address this issue, what can be done? First, cities can plug leaks in their water distribution system. Wastewater can be recycled. Rain can be harvested and saved for hard times. Lakes and wetlands can be cleaned up and old wells can be restored. And farmers can switch from water-intensive crops like rice to less-thirsty crops like millet(小米).Experts are looking at ways to reduce the number of people on the planet. They are looking at ways to reduce the size of cities. They are looking for ways to encourage people, factories and farmers to use less water.12. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. A quarter of the world's population is living with water shortages.B. Nearly all countries are facing acute water shortages now.C. Underground water should he used to meet the water demand.D. Measures have been taken to deal with the water shortage in India.13. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Rainfall is not as steady as before.B. Climate change may lead to water shortages.C. The water supply relies more on rainfall.D. Hotter weather changes the water demand.14. What can farmers do to deal with water shortage?A. Plug leaks in the water distribution system.B. Clean up lakes and wetlands and restore wells.C. Reduce the number of people in the cities.D. Grow less-water consumption crops instead.15. What will be discussed if the passage continues?A. How to prevent from climate change.B. How to inspire people to save water.C. How to recycle wastewater in citiesD. How to make people get access to clean water.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。

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