广东省茂名市2019届高三第二次高考模拟英语试题[2019茂名二模](含答案)

2019年广东省茂名市高考英语一模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．1．（6分）FourFreeMobileAppstoHelpYouLearnEnglishFasterHaveyourealizedthatyoucanputyoursmartphonetoreallygooduseforlearningEnglish？Hereare4freemobileappsthatwillhelpyoudojustthat．HelloEnglishItcoversalltheaspectsoflanguagelearning，includingvocabulary，translation，grammar，spellings，spokenandreadingskills．ItusesinteractivegamestoteachdifferentEnglishlessonsandoffersnewa udiobooks，latestnews，andbooks．However，youshouldalreadyunderstandbasicEnglishstructuresandalphabets，fortheappcan'thelpyoulearnEnglishfromscratch（从零开始）．DuolingoIfyouwanttolearnEnglishfromscratch，thenthisistheappyouarelookingfor．DuolingousesinteractivegamestohelpyoulearnEnglish．F orbeginners，theappfocusesonhelpingyoulearnverbs，phrasesandsentences．LingbeIfyouarereadytopracticeyourspokenskillsinthereal﹣world，you'llneedLingbe．It'sacommunity ﹣basedappwherepeoplehelpeachotherandsharetheirnativelanguages．Itconnectsyouwithrealpeo pleoncallwhoarenativeEnglishspeakers．HelloTalkHelloTalkissimilartoLingbeasitconnectsyouwithnativespeakerstohelpimproveyourlanguageski lls．However，itaddsafewextrafunctionsthatmightinterestyou．Youcanviewtheinformationaboutuserstofinda matchthatinterestsyou．Additionally，youcanalsosendtextandaudiomessages，andevendovideocallswithotherpeople．Ifyouareabeginner，startfromDuolingoandthenuseHelloEnglishtotakefullcommandoverthelanguage．Forfluentsp okenEnglishlearners，youcantryoutLingbeorHelloTalk．（1）WhatshouldyoualreadyunderstandtouseHelloEnglish？A．Goodreadingandwritingskills．B．Basiclisteningandspeakingtips．C．DifferentEnglishlessonsandbooks．D．Englishlettersandbasicstructures．（2）WhichappisthebestchoiceforanEnglishbeginneratfirst？A．HelloEnglish．B．Duolingo．C．Lingbe．D．HelloTalk．（3）WhatcanyoudoonLingbe？A．Readthelatestnews．B．Enjoytheinteractivegames．C．PracticeyourspokenEnglish．D．Talkwithnativespeakersintheflesh．2．（8分）It'sapparentlybecomeatrendinschoolsaroundtheworldtobanstudentsfromusingtheterm，"bestfriends，"accordingtopsychologistDr．BarbaraGreenberg．Themovement，whichisbelievedtohavestartedinPrinceGeorge'sschoolinSouthLondon，isn'tintendedtodiscourageclosefriendships，butratherencourageawiderfriendgroup，Greenbergsays．"Let'sfaceit．Youcan'tbansomebodyfromhavingacloserelationship，andyoucan'treallybansomebodyfromhavingabestfriendbutwhattheschoolsaretryingtodoisfoster theideaofkidshavingmorethanasinglefriend，"Greenbergsaid．Theideaistoincreasethenumberofinteractionsastudentmayhavewithdifferentmembersofhisorher peergroup．"Iseekidscomeinallweeklongwhoarefeelingawfulbecausetheyareeithernobody'sbe stfriendortheirbestfriendhasmovedon，"Greenbergsays．JayJacobs，whooperatesTimberLakeCampinNewYork，stressesthedownsideofnotfosteringmultiplerelationshipsatayoungage，forexactlythatreason．"Ithinkthatthereareproblemsinjusthavingonefriend，"Jacobssays．"Rememberasyougrowup，interestschange，andchildrengoindifferentdirections．"JacobsaddsthatteachersatTimberLake，whichchangespositionsbetweenGlenCoveinwinterandShandakeinsummer，havemadeitapointtopromoteamoreinclusiveenvironmentforyears．Jacobsremindspeoplethat，"Asyougrowup，interestschange，andchildrengoindifferentdirections，"sohavingonlyonefriendcanberisky．Heholdsthebeliefthatchildrenwillbebettersetupforsuccess laterinlifeiftheygetusedtohavingawiderfriendgroupatayoungage．"It'saboutpromotingkindness，lookingtochildrentobekindtooneanotherandtobeawareofwhatitlookslikewhenyou'renot，"Jacobssays．（1）Whydoschoolsbantheterm"bestfriends"？A．Tomakestudentsconcentrateontheirstudies．B．Toencouragestudentstomakemorefriends．C．Topreventstudentsfromfallinginloveatayoungage．D．Todiscouragestudentsfromhavingacloserelationship．（2）WhyaresomekidsfeelingawfulaccordingtoGreenberg？A．Theirbestfriendshavemovedhouse．B．Theyarebannedfrommakingbestfriends．C．Theyareundergreatpressurefromstudy．D．Theirbestfriendshavestartednewfriendships．（3）Whatdoestheunderlinedword"downside"inParagraph4probablymean？A．Mistake．B．Difficulty．C．Drawback．D．Burden．（4）WhatwouldbeJayJacobs'attitudetoGreenberg'sidea？A．Supportive．B．Doubtful．C．Opposed．D．Unconcerned．3．（8分）ScientistsaretryingtosavePuertoRico'sendangeredAmazonparrotsafterHurricaneMariadestroyedt hebirds'habitatsandfoodsources（来源）．ElYunqueisalargenationalforestontheeasternpartofPuertoRico．Justtwoofthe56wildparrotsthat oncelivedtheresurvivedMaria，theCategory﹣4stormthatstruckPuertoRicoinSeptember2017．Scientistsreportotherforestshaveseengreatdro psinparrotpopulationsaswell．Inthe1800s，thereweremorethanamillionofthebrightgreenparrotslivinginthewildinPuertoRico．Bythe1970s，thenumberwasdowntojust13birdsafteryearsofforestclearing．Aspecialprogramwasstartedin1972tohelpincreasetheparrotpopulation，whichledtothecreationofthreebreeding（繁殖）centers．JustweeksbeforeHurricaneMariahit，scientistscounted56wildparrotsatElYunque．Thatwasthehighestnumberintheprogram'shistory ．Scientistssaythateventhoughseveralparrotshavebeenbornincaptivity（笼养）andinthewildsinceMaria，thespeciesisstillindanger．ThePuertoRicanAmazonistheisland'sonlyremainingnativeparrot．Morethan460ofthebirdsarek eptinsidethebreedingcentersatElYunqueandtheRioAbajoforest．Scientistshavenotreleased（释放）anyofthebirdssinceHurricaneMaria．Athirdbreedingcenter，inaforestinthewesternareaofMaricao，hasnotbeeninoperationsincethestorm．Scientistsareconsideringwhethertocatchsomeoftheremainingwildparrotsandputtheminthesame cageasthebirdsthataresettobereleased．Thisway，thecaptivebirdscanlearnfromthewildbirdshowtosurviveintheforests．Anotherconsiderationisto releasesomecaptiveparrotsinMaricao，whichwasnotasheavilydamagedbyMaria．（1）Whyhastheparrotpopulationgreatlydecreasedinthepast200years？A．BecauseofHurricaneMaria．B．Becauseoftoomuchhunting．C．Becauseofthelossofforests．D．Becauseoflackofbreedingcenters．（2）WhichofthefollowingistrueaboutHurricaneMaria？A．Itkilled56wildparrotsatElYunque．B．Itgreatlyaffectedparrotsincaptivity．C．Itreducedthenumberofwildparrots．D．Itledtothecreationofthreebreedingcenters．（3）WhatcanweinferaboutAmazonparrotsincaptivity？A．Theyhavethehighestnumberinthehistory．B．TheyhavebeenreleasedsinceHurricaneMaria．C．Theyareusedtolivinginthewild．D．Theyarelargerinnumberthanthoseinthewild．（4）Whatisthebesttitleforthetext？A．ScientistsWorktoSavePuertoRicanParrots．B．AmazonParrotsareinDangerofDisappearing．C．ASpecialProgramHelpsIncreasetheParrotPopulation．D．HurricaneMariaReducedtheNumberofAmazonParrots．4．（8分）Expertsliketosaythebestformofexerciseiswhateverkindyou'llactuallydo．Butthatmaynotalways bethecase；newresearchfindsthatpeoplewhocombineexercisewiththeirsociallivesmaybeatanadvantageovers olitary（独自）exercisers．Tennis，badmintonandsoccerareallbetterforlongevity（长寿）thancycling，swimming，joggingorgymexercise，accordingtotheresearch．Thestudywasbasedondatafromabout8，500adultswhowerepartoftheCopenhagenCityHeartStudy．Theycompletedahealthandlifestyle questionnaire，whichincludedquestionsabouttypeandfrequencyofphysicalactivity，andweremonitoredbytheresearchersforaround25years，aperiodduringwhichabout4，500ofthesubjectsdied．Tenniscameoutontopintheresearch．Comparedwithpeoplesittingallday，thosewhoreportedplayingtennisastheirmainformofexercisecouldexpecttoadd9.7yearstotheirlife time，followedbybadminton（6.2years），soccer（4.7years），cycling（3.7years），swimming （3.4years），jogging（3.2years）andhealth﹣clubactivities（1.5years）．Tennislikelytookthetopspotbecause"it'sveryinteractive，"saysstudyco﹣authorDr．JamesO'Keefe，aphysicianatSaintLuke'sMidAmericaHeartInstitute．"Ateverypointyou'retalking．It'sjustaver ynaturalwaytoemotionallybondwithpeople，besidesgettingyourexercise．"Butheaddsthatthestudymaynothavebeenabletofullyaccountforth efactthatwealthier，better﹣educatedpeople﹣whotendtobehealthiertobeginwith﹣maybemorelikelytoplaytennis．Activitieslikerunningandweightliftingstillextendyourlifeandofferplentyofotherhealthbenefits ．Butforthebestpossiblebenefits，O'Keefesaysgym﹣goersmaywanttoconsidercombiningthoseworkoutswithactivitiesthatfostersocialconnection．O'Keefe，whoseexercisetypicallyincludesrunningandweightlifting，sayshe'sevenchangedhisownbehaviorbecauseofthestudy：heandhisfamilyhavetakenupbadminton．"Youcan'tplaybadmintonwithoutfeelinglikeakidagain，"hesays．"It'sjustpurefun．"（1）Whichofthefollowingisbestforlivingalonglife？A．Cycling．B．Badminton．C．Swimming．D．Gymexercise．（2）Howmanypeoplewerestilllivingattheendoftheresearch？A．About8，500．B．About4，500．C．About4000．D．About2500．（3）Whatmattersmosttotheresultoftheresearch？A．Familylife．B．Socialconnections．C．Frequencyofexercise．D．Wealthandeducation．（4）WhatdoesO'Keefedoafterthefinding？A．Heputsthetheoryintopractice．B．Heplaysbadmintonjustforfun．C．Hefeelslikeplayingbadmintonwithkids．D．Hetakesmoreexercisethanbefore．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5．（10分）TraditionalChinesemedicine（TCM）isn'tsupportedbymostWesterners．（1）．TCMwillbeincludedinthenewversionoftheInternationalClassificationofDiseases（ICD），whichwillbepublishedbytheWorldHealthOrganizationin2019，Naturemagazinereported．（2）．RyanAbbottattheCenterforEast﹣WestMedicineattheUniversityofCalifornia，LosAngeles，US，saidthiscouldbenefitTCM．（3）．Forexample，duringthe2016RioOlympicGames，USswimmerMichaelPhelpswasseenwithcircularbruises（瘀青）onhisbody．Suchbruisesarecausedbycupping，atraditionalChinesemedicinalpracticethathasbeenaroundformorethan2，000years．In2015，ChinesescientistTuYouyouwasawardedtheNobelPrizeinMedicineforherdiscoveryofartemisinin （青蒿素），adrugthatcancuremalaria（疟疾）．ShesaidshewasinspiredbytraditionalChinesemedicine．（4）．Twenty﹣sixTCMcentersweresetupoverseasoverthreeyears，accordingtoa2017reportpublishedbyXinhuaNewsAgency．TCMstillfacesmanychallenges，suchasalackofclinicalevidenceastopreciselyhowitworks．（5）．SomesaythatTCMmeth odologyshouldbecombinedwithmodernscientificmethodstomakeitmoreacceptabletopeopleouts ideofChina．A．However，thisisstartingtochange．B．TCMhascuredmillionsofpeopleintheworld．C．ChinahasmadesomeeffortstopromoteTCMoverseas．D．TCM'seffectivenesshasbeendifficulttostudyorprovideevidencefor．E．Triedandtestedoverthousandsofyears，theeffectivenessofTCMisclear．F．TCMhasseensomegrowthinothercountries，withanumberoffamouspeoplebeingknowntouseit．G．ThisisthefirsttimeforTCMtobeincludedintheICD，whichservesastheinternationalstandardfordiseasesandhealthconditions．第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．6．（30分）AlettertoMumandhermince（肉末）piesWhenIwasalittlegirl，youandIloveddecoratingthelivingroomandChristmastree．After（1），wewouldbakecakes．"Makeenoughmincepies，becauseSantalikesthem，"youwouldtellme．ChristmasEvecameandyouwouldputmeonmy（2）madebed．I'dfallasleepuntilChristmas （3）．I'dwakeupandthrillatthe（4）beforeme．Atthebottomofmybedwouldbeloadsofpresents．I'dscreamindelight，（5）tearingthepaperopen．Runningdownstairs，Iwould（6）thatSantahadn'tjuststoppedinthe （7）：therewerealsolotsof（8）aroundtheChristmastree．Manyyearslater，the（9）continued．Theonlythingthat（10）wasthepresentsattheendofthebed﹣Igrewoutofthem．Oneafternoonwhilewewere（11）extramincepiesasusual，it（12）hitmethattheextrawasn'tfor（13）．Isaid，"ThoseextramincepieswereneverforSanta，werethey？Theywereforyou!"Youneversaidaword﹣asmilewasyouronly（14）．Christmaschangedin1986，whenyousuffereda（15）braindisease．After（16）throughoutChristmas，youpassedawayonthe29December．OnlynowamIstartingtoenjoyChristmasagain，andwhileIdon'tdothe（17）anymore，Idohavemincepiesinthehouse．Ileaveoneoutjustforyou，asifyouwere（18）apartofmyChristmas．AndImakesureIputupthedecorations（19）you，andus．Thanksforthe （20）memoriesofChristmas，Mum．（1）A．cooking B．decorating C．living D．resting（2）A．neatly B．specially C．quickly D．temporarily （3）A．Eve B．morning C．dinner D．vacation（4）A．pies B．mess C．decorations D．sight（5）A．violently B．deliberately C．excitedly D．casually（6）A．discover B．witness C．describe D．imagine（7）A．apartment B．lounge C．bedroom D．kitchen（8）A．decorations B．cakes C．leaves D．presents（9）A．tradition B．holiday C．celebration D．situation（10）A．helped B．stopped C．remained D．counted（11）A．making B．tasting C．purchasing D．delivering（12）A．heavily B．certainly C．suddenly D．frequently （13）A．Mum B．Santa C．Christmas D．guests（14）A．explanation B．opinion C．expression D．reply（15）A．mild B．curable C．severe D．common（16）A．suffering B．celebrating C．working D．decorating （17）A．laundry B．cleaning C．operation D．baking（18）A．still B．also C．even D．just（19）A．inpraiseof B．inmemoryof C．onbehalfof D．onaccountof （20）A．short B．recent C．regretful D．wonderful第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．7．（15分）ShawnCheshireisablindcyclistwhocompetedinthe2016ParalympicsinRiodeJaneiro，Brazil．Shelostherability（1）（see）afteranaccidentnineyearsago．Shehastriedtobecomeas （2）（depend）aspossibleinthelastfewyears．Shesaidthat，（3）alongtime，shewasinareallydarkplaceandhatedbeingblind．Shesaidthatsportsandphysicalexercisegave（4）（she）anotheropportunityatliving．Earlierthismonth，Cheshirecrossed68kilometersofsteepandunevengroundintheGrandCanyon （大峡谷）．Shedidsoin24hoursand15minutes，（5）isbelievedtobearecordforablindhiker （徒步旅行者）．The（6）（early）recordof28hours（7）（set）in2014．ThreefriendshelpedherduringtheGrandCanyonhike．Theywalkedseveralstepsapart．Theygui dedandwarnedherof（8）（barrier）．Shelistenedforandfollowedthesoundofabell（9）（wear）bytheleadhiker．Sheusedhikingpolesforbalance．CheshireandherfriendsfinishedthehikeonOctober8，2018．Shesaidasthegroupneared（10）endofthetrip，"Ihadahugeballofemotionwelledupinmychest﹣Icannotbelievewejustdidthat．"第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）8．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第l1处起）不计分．I'mwritingtocomplainaboutthequalityofthecomputerwhichIpurchasefromyourstoreonJanuary1，2019．Itunexpectedwentwrongafewdayslate．Themonitorturnedouttobeablackscreen．Ireadt hroughaccompanyinginstructions，andtriedmybestrestartthecomputerseveraltime，butitstillfailedtowork．However，I'msurethereissomethingwrongforthecomputer．IamhopingifyoucandirectmetoastorewhereIm ayreturnitforanewreplacementwithinthenextthreedays．Sinceyourstorehasbeengainedagoodre putationforcustomersatisfaction，I'mconfidencethatyouwillprocessmycomplaintatyourearliestconvenience．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9．（25分）假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Terry将从广州出发到北京进行为期一周的旅游，发邮件请你推荐合适的交通方式及北京的景点．请你回复邮件，内容包括：1．推荐从广州到北京的交通方式；2．推荐两到三处北京景点；3．表达祝愿．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．2019年广东省茂名市高考英语一模试卷参考答案与试题解析第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．1．（6分）FourFreeMobileAppstoHelpYouLearnEnglishFasterHaveyourealizedthatyoucanputyoursmartphonetoreallygooduseforlearningEnglish？Hereare4freemobileappsthatwillhelpyoudojustthat．HelloEnglishItcoversalltheaspectsoflanguagelearning，includingvocabulary，translation，grammar，spellings，spokenandreadingskills．ItusesinteractivegamestoteachdifferentEnglishlessonsandoffersnewa udiobooks，latestnews，andbooks．However，youshouldalreadyunderstandbasicEnglishstructuresandalphabets，fortheappcan'thelpyoulearnEnglishfromscratch（从零开始）．DuolingoIfyouwanttolearnEnglishfromscratch，thenthisistheappyouarelookingfor．DuolingousesinteractivegamestohelpyoulearnEnglish．F orbeginners，theappfocusesonhelpingyoulearnverbs，phrasesandsentences．LingbeIfyouarereadytopracticeyourspokenskillsinthereal﹣world，you'llneedLingbe．It'sacommunity ﹣basedappwherepeoplehelpeachotherandsharetheirnativelanguages．Itconnectsyouwithrealpeo pleoncallwhoarenativeEnglishspeakers．HelloTalkHelloTalkissimilartoLingbeasitconnectsyouwithnativespeakerstohelpimproveyourlanguageski lls．However，itaddsafewextrafunctionsthatmightinterestyou．Youcanviewtheinformationaboutuserstofinda matchthatinterestsyou．Additionally，youcanalsosendtextandaudiomessages，andevendovideocallswithotherpeople．Ifyouareabeginner，startfromDuolingoandthenuseHelloEnglishtotakefullcommandoverthelanguage．ForfluentspokenEnglishlearners，youcantryoutLingbeorHelloTalk．（1）WhatshouldyoualreadyunderstandtouseHelloEnglish？D A．Goodreadingandwritingskills．B．Basiclisteningandspeakingtips．C．DifferentEnglishlessonsandbooks．D．Englishlettersandbasicstructures．（2）WhichappisthebestchoiceforanEnglishbeginneratfirst？BA．HelloEnglish．B．Duolingo．C．Lingbe．D．HelloTalk．（3）WhatcanyoudoonLingbe？CA．Readthelatestnews．B．Enjoytheinteractivegames．C．PracticeyourspokenEnglish．D．Talkwithnativespeakersintheflesh．【考点】O3：广告布告类阅读．【分析】本文是广告布告类阅读．介绍了四款帮助你快速学习英语的应用软件．【解答】（1）﹣（3）．DBC（1）．D．细节理解题．根据HelloEnglish部分最后一句youshouldalreadyunderstandbasicEnglishstructuresandalphabets，fortheappcan'thelpyoulearnEnglishfromscratch（从零开始）可知，你要想使用HelloEnglish，你需要有基本的英语结构和字母为基础，因为HelloEnglish不是从零开始的课程．故选D．（2）．B．细节理解题．根据Duolingo部分IfyouwanttolearnEnglishfromscratch，thenthisistheappyouarelookingfor可知，如果你要从零开始学习英语，Duolingo是最佳选择．故选B．（3）．C．细节理解题．根据Lingbe部分Ifyouarereadytopracticeyourspokenskillsinthereal ﹣world，you'llneedLingbe可知，如果要想在真实语境练习口语，就选Lingbe．故选C．【点评】广告类材料是热门考题．其文句简练，信息量大，句式使用简单，表达方式多样，但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的．1．品位广告、新闻的标题，预测其内容．阅读广告时，要注意广告中涉及的人物，物品，时间，数字，联系人及方式地址．阅读新闻时，要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事，其经过和结果怎样．2．要抓住书写广告的文体或图片，注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字．3．解题技巧①快速浏览广告、新闻，从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别．②浏览问题，寻找答案．注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选．③复读材料，核实答案．2．（8分）It'sapparentlybecomeatrendinschoolsaroundtheworldtobanstudentsfromusingtheterm，"bestfriends，"accordingtopsychologistDr．BarbaraGreenberg．Themovement，whichisbelievedtohavestartedinPrinceGeorge'sschoolinSouthLondon，isn'tintendedtodiscourageclosefriendships，butratherencourageawiderfriendgroup，Greenbergsays．"Let'sfaceit．Youcan'tbansomebodyfromhavingacloserelationship，andyoucan'treallybansomebodyfromhavingabestfriendbutwhattheschoolsaretryingtodoisfoster theideaofkidshavingmorethanasinglefriend，"Greenbergsaid．Theideaistoincreasethenumberofinteractionsastudentmayhavewithdifferentmembersofhisorher peergroup．"Iseekidscomeinallweeklongwhoarefeelingawfulbecausetheyareeithernobody'sbe stfriendortheirbestfriendhasmovedon，"Greenbergsays．JayJacobs，whooperatesTimberLakeCampinNewYork，stressesthedownsideofnotfosteringmultiplerelationshipsatayoungage，forexactlythatreason．"Ithinkthatthereareproblemsinjusthavingonefriend，"Jacobssays．"Rememberasyougrowup，interestschange，andchildrengoindifferentdirections．"JacobsaddsthatteachersatTimberLake，whichchangespositionsbetweenGlenCoveinwinterandShandakeinsummer，havemadeitapointtopromoteamoreinclusiveenvironmentforyears．Jacobsremindspeoplethat，"Asyougrowup，interestschange，andchildrengoindifferentdirections，"sohavingonlyonefriendcanberisky．Heholdsthebeliefthatchildrenwillbebettersetupforsuccess laterinlifeiftheygetusedtohavingawiderfriendgroupatayoungage．"It'saboutpromotingkindness，lookingtochildrentobekindtooneanotherandtobeawareofwhatitlookslikewhenyou'renot，"Jacobssays．（1）Whydoschoolsbantheterm"bestfriends"？B A．Tomakestudentsconcentrateontheirstudies．B．Toencouragestudentstomakemorefriends．C．Topreventstudentsfromfallinginloveatayoungage．D．Todiscouragestudentsfromhavingacloserelationship．（2）WhyaresomekidsfeelingawfulaccordingtoGreenberg？D A．Theirbestfriendshavemovedhouse．B．Theyarebannedfrommakingbestfriends．C．Theyareundergreatpressurefromstudy．D．Theirbestfriendshavestartednewfriendships．（3）Whatdoestheunderlinedword"downside"inParagraph4probablymean？C A．Mistake．B．Difficulty．C．Drawback．D．Burden．（4）WhatwouldbeJayJacobs'attitudetoGreenberg'sidea？AA．Supportive．B．Doubtful．C．Opposed．D．Unconcerned．【考点】O6：社会文化类阅读．【分析】本文主要讲述了建议学生不要使用"最好的朋友"，鼓励学生多交往朋友，更有利于孩子的成长．【解答】答案：1﹣4BDCA1．B．细节理解题．根据文章第一段Themovement，whichisbelievedtohavestartedinPrinceGeorge'sschoolinSouthLondon，isn'tintendedtodiscourageclosefriendships，butratherencourageawiderfriendgroup，Greenbergsays．可知格林伯格说，这场运动被认为是从伦敦南部乔治王子的学校开始的，它的目的并不是为了阻止亲密的友谊，而是鼓励更多的朋友．由此可见，鼓励学生多交朋友．故选B．2．D．细节理解题．根据第三段"Iseekidscomeinallweeklongwhoarefeelingawfulbecausetheyareeithernobody'sbestfriendorthe irbestfriendhasmovedon，"Greenbergsays．可知格林伯格说："我看到孩子们一周来都感觉很糟糕，因为他们要么是谁最好的朋友，要么是他们最好的朋友．由此可见，有些孩子觉得很糟糕是因为他们最好的朋友开始了新的友谊．故选D．3．C．词义猜测题．根据四段JayJacobs，whooperatesTimberLakeCampinNewYork，stressesthedownsideofnotfosteringmultiplerelationshipsatayoungage，forexactlythatreason．"Ithinkthatthereareproblemsinjusthavingonefriend，"Jacobssays．可知JayJacobs在纽约经营TimberLakeCamp，他强调年轻时不培养多重关系的缺点，正因为如此，"我认为只有一个朋友是有问题的，"Jacobs说．从后面的problems可推断downside 意义为：缺点，根据选项分析，Drawback缺点，符合题意，故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据最后一段内容可知，雅各布斯提醒人们，"随着你的成长，兴趣会发生变化，孩子也会走向不同的方向"，因此只有一个朋友是危险的．他坚信，如果孩子们习惯了年轻时有一个更广泛的朋友群体，他们在以后的生活中会更好地为成功做好准备．"这是关于促进友善，期待着他说："希尔德伦要善待彼此，当你不在的时候要意识到它是什么样子．"由此可见，JayJacobs是支持Greenberg'sidea，故选A．【点评】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．3．（8分）ScientistsaretryingtosavePuertoRico'sendangeredAmazonparrotsafterHurricaneMariadestroyedt hebirds'habitatsandfoodsources（来源）．ElYunqueisalargenationalforestontheeasternpartofPuertoRico．Justtwoofthe56wildparrotsthat oncelivedtheresurvivedMaria，theCategory﹣4stormthatstruckPuertoRicoinSeptember2017．Scientistsreportotherforestshaveseengreatdro psinparrotpopulationsaswell．Inthe1800s，thereweremorethanamillionofthebrightgreenparrotslivinginthewildinPuertoRico．Bythe1970s，thenumberwasdowntojust13birdsafteryearsofforestclearing．Aspecialprogramwasstartedin1972tohelpincreasetheparrotpopulation，whichledtothecreationofthreebreeding（繁殖）centers．JustweeksbeforeHurricaneMariahit，scientistscounted56wildparrotsatElYunque．Thatwasthehighestnumberintheprogram'shistory ．Scientistssaythateventhoughseveralparrotshavebeenbornincaptivity（笼养）andinthewildsinceMaria，thespeciesisstillindanger．ThePuertoRicanAmazonistheisland'sonlyremainingnativeparrot．Morethan460ofthebirdsarek eptinsidethebreedingcentersatElYunqueandtheRioAbajoforest．Scientistshavenotreleased（释放）anyofthebirdssinceHurricaneMaria．Athirdbreedingcenter，inaforestinthewesternareaofMaricao，hasnotbeeninoperationsincethestorm．Scientistsareconsideringwhethertocatchsomeoftheremainingwildparrotsandputtheminthesame cageasthebirdsthataresettobereleased．Thisway，thecaptivebirdscanlearnfromthewildbirdshowtosurviveintheforests．Anotherconsiderationisto releasesomecaptiveparrotsinMaricao，whichwasnotasheavilydamagedbyMaria．（1）Whyhastheparrotpopulationgreatlydecreasedinthepast200years？C A．BecauseofHurricaneMaria．B．Becauseoftoomuchhunting．C．Becauseofthelossofforests．D．Becauseoflackofbreedingcenters．（2）WhichofthefollowingistrueaboutHurricaneMaria？CA．Itkilled56wildparrotsatElYunque．B．Itgreatlyaffectedparrotsincaptivity．C．Itreducedthenumberofwildparrots．D．Itledtothecreationofthreebreedingcenters．（3）WhatcanweinferaboutAmazonparrotsincaptivity？D A．Theyhavethehighestnumberinthehistory．B．TheyhavebeenreleasedsinceHurricaneMaria．C．Theyareusedtolivinginthewild．D．Theyarelargerinnumberthanthoseinthewild．（4）Whatisthebesttitleforthetext？AA．ScientistsWorktoSavePuertoRicanParrots．B．AmazonParrotsareinDangerofDisappearing．C．ASpecialProgramHelpsIncreasetheParrotPopulation．D．HurricaneMariaReducedtheNumberofAmazonParrots．【考点】O5：科教类阅读．【分析】本文讲述的是飓风摧毁了鹦鹉赖以生存的森林，科学家努力拯救波多黎各鹦鹉．【解答】CCDA1．C．细节理解题．根据第二段"theCategory﹣4stormthatstruckPuertoRicoinSeptember2017．Scientistsreportotherforestshaveseengreatdro psinparrotpopulationsaswell"可知，森林被损坏，导致鹦鹉的树木不断减少．故选C．2．C．细节理解题．根据第二段内容可知，飓风损坏了森林，损坏了鹦鹉的栖息地，导致鹦鹉数量的大量减少．故选C．3．D．细节理解题．根据第四段内容可知，被圈养的鹦鹉数量超过了野生的鹦鹉数量．故选D．4．A．主旨大意题．根据全文内容可知，本文讲述的是飓风摧毁了鹦鹉赖以生存的森林，科学家努力拯救波多黎各鹦鹉．故选A．【点评】阅读理解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．4．（8分）Expertsliketosaythebestformofexerciseiswhateverkindyou'llactuallydo．Butthatmaynotalways bethecase；newresearchfindsthatpeoplewhocombineexercisewiththeirsociallivesmaybeatanadvantageovers olitary（独自）exercisers．Tennis，badmintonandsoccerareallbetterforlongevity（长寿）thancycling，swimming，joggingorgymexercise，accordingtotheresearch．Thestudywasbasedondatafromabout8，500adultswhowerepartoftheCopenhagenCityHeartStudy．Theycompletedahealthandlifestyle questionnaire，whichincludedquestionsabouttypeandfrequencyofphysicalactivity，andweremonitoredbytheresearchersforaround25years，aperiodduringwhichabout4，500ofthesubjectsdied．Tenniscameoutontopintheresearch．Comparedwithpeoplesittingallday，thosewhoreportedplayingtennisastheirmainformofexercisecouldexpecttoadd9.7yearstotheirlife time，followedbybadminton（6.2years），soccer（4.7years），cycling（3.7years），swimming （3.4years），jogging（3.2years）andhealth﹣clubactivities（1.5years）．Tennislikelytookthetopspotbecause"it'sveryinteractive，"saysstudyco﹣authorDr．JamesO'Keefe，aphysicianatSaintLuke'sMidAmericaHeartInstitute．"Ateverypointyou'retalking．It'sjustaver ynaturalwaytoemotionallybondwithpeople，besidesgettingyourexercise．"Butheaddsthatthestudymaynothavebeenabletofullyaccountforth efactthatwealthier，better﹣educatedpeople﹣whotendtobehealthiertobeginwith﹣maybemorelikelytoplaytennis．Activitieslikerunningandweightliftingstillextendyourlifeandofferplentyofotherhealthbenefits ．Butforthebestpossiblebenefits，O'Keefesaysgym﹣goersmaywanttoconsidercombiningthoseworkoutswithactivitiesthatfostersocialconnection．O'Keefe，whoseexercisetypicallyincludesrunningandweightlifting，sayshe'sevenchangedhisownbehaviorbecauseofthestudy：heandhisfamilyhavetakenupbadminton．"Youcan'tplaybadmintonwithoutfeelinglikeakidagain，"hesays．"It'sjustpurefun．"（1）Whichofthefollowingisbestforlivingalonglife？BA．Cycling．B．Badminton．C．Swimming．D．Gymexercise．（2）Howmanypeoplewerestilllivingattheendoftheresearch？CA．About8，500．B．About4，500．C．About4000．D．About2500．（3）Whatmattersmosttotheresultoftheresearch？BA．Familylife．B．Socialconnections．C．Frequencyofexercise．D．Wealthandeducation．（4）WhatdoesO'Keefedoafterthefinding？AA．Heputsthetheoryintopractice．B．Heplaysbadmintonjustforfun．C．Hefeelslikeplayingbadmintonwithkids．D．Hetakesmoreexercisethanbefore．【考点】O3：广告布告类阅读．【分析】文章介绍了一个新发现，将体育和社交结合起来的人比那些独自运动的人有好处，寿命会长于那些独自运动的人．【解答】（1）﹣﹣﹣（4）．BCBA（1）．B．细节理解题．根据第一段最后一句Tennis，badmintonandsoccerareallbetterforlongevity（长寿）thancycling，swimming，joggingorgymexercise，accordingtotheresearch可知，网球，羽毛球和足球比骑行游泳等等要长寿．故选B．（2）．C．细节理解题．根据第二段Thestudywasbasedondatafromabout8，500adults…andweremonitoredbytheresearchersforaround25years，aperiodduringwhichabout4，500ofthesubjectsdied可知，这项研究起始8500人，经过25年，死亡4500人，存活4000人．故选C．（3）．B．细节理解题．根据倒数第三段Butforthebestpossiblebenefits，O'Keefesaysgym ﹣goersmaywanttoconsidercombiningthoseworkoutswithactivitiesthatfostersocialconnection 可知，最可能的好处是将锻炼和有利于社会联系的活动结合起来．故选B．．（4）．A．细节理解题．根据文章倒数第二段最后一句heandhisfamilyhavetakenupbadminton可知，他和家人继续进行羽毛球运动．O'Keefe会将理论用于实践．故选A．【点评】英语阅读理解的步骤：第一遍：阅读的第一遍是非常重要的．这一遍讲究的是速度与技巧．先用最快的时间将题迅速扫一遍，了解你需要回答什么，做到一会儿阅读时心中有数．这个时候你就可以胸有成竹地进行第一遍阅读．在第一遍阅读时不要求精，只要求速度．同时在这一遍中，关于文章的主旨等宏观方面的问题就可以解决了．第二遍：这一遍是文章的精读过程，一般采用随看随做的方法，也就是说，每当你阅读完一段内容，就可以到下面去看看有没有与之相关的问题，同时趁着对该段文章的熟悉去做题．如此下去，在你精读完之后，题也就做完了．第三遍：这一遍一般放在最后的检查时阅读，一般以你的时间是否充足来决定．检查一般要注意文章的细节，不要因为疏忽出错．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5．（10分）TraditionalChinesemedicine（TCM）isn'tsupportedbymostWesterners．（1）A．TCMwillbeincludedinthenewversionoftheInternationalClassificationofDiseases（ICD），whichwillbepublishedbytheWorldHealthOrganizationin2019，Naturemagazinereported．（2）G．RyanAbbottattheCenterforEast﹣WestMedicineattheUniversityofCalifornia，LosAngeles，US，saidthiscouldbenefitTCM．（3）F．Forexample，duringthe2016RioOlympicGames，USswimmerMichaelPhelpswasseenwithcircularbruises（瘀青）onhisbody．Suchbruisesarecausedbycupping，atraditionalChinesemedicinalpracticethathasbeenaroundformorethan2，000years．In2015，ChinesescientistTuYouyouwasawardedtheNobelPrizeinMedicineforherdiscoveryofartemisinin （青蒿素），adrugthatcancuremalaria（疟疾）．ShesaidshewasinspiredbytraditionalChinesemedicine．（4）C．Twenty﹣sixTCMcentersweresetupoverseasoverthreeyears，accordingtoa2017reportpublishedbyXinhuaNewsAgency．TCMstillfacesmanychallenges，suchasalackofclinicalevidenceastopreciselyhowitworks．（5）D．SomesaythatTCMmethodologyshouldbecombinedwithmodernscientificmethodstomake itmoreacceptabletopeopleoutsideofChina．A．However，thisisstartingtochange．B．TCMhascuredmillionsofpeopleintheworld．C．ChinahasmadesomeeffortstopromoteTCMoverseas．D．TCM'seffectivenesshasbeendifficulttostudyorprovideevidencefor．。

2019-2020学年茂名市第十九中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBAccording to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year, a total of 57 colleges were operating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher education officials said they were either designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study, just as they would at a traditional college or university. Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching assistants at schools, the students study online and direct themselves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove their mastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams. Once they have met all the requirements of their study programs, the students will get their degrees.CBE programs have made use of many new technologies, especially internet and online media. This helps reduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them. And programs that permit students to work at their own speed may save students' money by reducing the time it takes for them to earn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer. Johann Neem atWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students master certain skills. It should teach students how to think critically (批判性地) understand the subjects they are studying more deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects. Only that way can they put the knowledge to better use.He said, “You need to explore, think .. get shaken, have a conversation and struggle. Andthose things take time.”Instead of supporting CBE, he adds, policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access and reduce costs for traditional higher education.4. How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A. They require students to choose their subjects.B. They offer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C. They heavily rely on the information technologies.D. They allow students to take easier examinations.5. What can we learn from Johann Neem's words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B. Higher education just focuses on critical thinking skills.C. Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses.D. College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.6. How does Johann Neem's attitude toward CBE programs?A. Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Sympathetic.D. Uncaring.7. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education.B. To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C. To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D. To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.COne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of many celebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to helphim get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.8. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.9. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.10. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless MotherDAbout 12 years ago, Sandy Cambron noticed her mother, Pearl Walker, had become quiet after she moved into a nursing home for patients of Alzheimer's disease inKentucky.“We tried everything — photos, old stories — but nothing worked,” she said. “It was really hard for everyone to see how she had changed.” Then one day whileSandywas in a toy store, she had an idea: Why not givePearla baby doll so she could feel as if she were caring for something again? And why not give one to all the other care center seniors?As soon asSandygavePearlthe doll, her mother's face lit up. “She started talking again and she never went anywhere without that baby,”Sandysaid. “She took 'baby' to the dining room with her and slept with her in her arms every night. When she passed away a year later, we even buried her with that well-loved baby doll.”In the following 10 years, Sandy and her husband, Wayne Cambron, continued to buy dolls and hand them out to the elderly of care centers near their home every New Year. Now Pearl's Memory Babies is anonprofit (非营利) organization that has contributed more than 300 dolls to old people with Alzheimer's disease at nursing homes since February 2018.Last year,Sandyposted New Year’s photos on Facebook, all of which are about seniors reacting to dolls thatshe and Wayne sent to a local nursing home. The post was shared more than 210,000 times overnight. People gave almost $15,000 online. That helped the group buy many dolls.“The dolls offer treatment and comfort,” said Elise Hinchman, who works at a care center inKentucky, "Some seniors cry when they get a doll. And they always rock and talk to their dolls. People with Alzheimer might lose their memories, but they don't lose their ability to love.”12. How did Pearl change after she moved to a nursing home?A. She hardly talked.B. She lost hope in life.C. She felt bored.D. She forgot everything.13. How didPearlreact after receiving the doll?A. She began to cry.B. She was very delighted.C. She played it with a baby.D. She was unconcerned about it.14. What's paragraph 5 mainly about?A. What Sandy did for her mother.B. People's reaction toSandy's post.C. The rising needs for baby dolls.D. HowSandybecame a celebrity.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Good News for Alzheimer's PatientsB. How to Remove Alzheimer's DiseaseC. Baby Dolls Cheer up Alzheimer's PatientsD. Daughter Helps Mother Recover Memory第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市第十七中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BThe secrets of dreaming are always interesting psychologists. It is generally acknowledged in the field that dreams people have during this time betweenchildhood and full adulthood, that’s around 30, are the strongest and most influential. Yet not enough is known about the repeated patterns of dreaming. Researchers are still trying to answer a basic question: How does dreaming relate to the life experiences and developmental challenges?G. William Domhoff and Adam Schneider, at theUniversityofCalifornia, help to answer this question by examining the lengthy dream series of two individuals, “Izzy” and “Jasmine”. Izzy provided a collection of 4, 329 dream reports from between the ages of 12 and 25, while Jasmine provided 664 dreams recorded between the ages of 14 and 25.Large collections of dreams like these pose challenges to researchers. Until recently, the means of studying dream series was to employ a team of recorders who take the time to code each dream for a predetermined(预先确定的)number of content categories, and then compare their results. Nowadays, digital technologies enable the analysis of language usage in dreams with high speed, accuracy, and objectivity. This marks a revolutionary advance in the science of dreaming. However,itcan only lead so far.To gain more specific and detailed insights, Domhoff and Schneider tailored word strings(词串)for each dreamer, mixing elements of traditional research with digital tools for analyzing large data sets. For Izzy these word strings included “family and s”, “celebrities” and “fantasy”, while the word strings they created for Jasmine included “familiar places,” electrical equipment” and “music”. The researchers used these word strings to identify connections between their dreams and real lives. Surprisingly, the results of the analysis revealed a great deal of consistency(一致性)and continuity in both sets of dreams. Izzy pays much attention to pop culture, and has affection for famous actors. Jasmine is an accomplished musician and performer.“The frequencies of dream elements show the intensity(强度)of the dreamer’s personal concern with that element in waking thought,” Domhoff and Schneider conclude. For anyone who still claims dreaming is merely random nonsense from the brain and mental world, these findings are hard to explain away.4. What do psychologists agree with about dreams?A. Dreams are influenced by life experiences.B. Dreaming is never nonsense from the brain.C. Dreams in one’s teens and twenties are strongest.D The patterns of dreaming are usually repeated.5. What does “it” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The collection of dreams.B. Research into dreaming.C. The digital method.D. The challenge for psychologists.6. How do the researchers conduct their study?A. By analyzing large data sets.B. By developing individualized word strings.C. By identifying the patterns of dreaming.D. By making comparison with traditional research.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. New tech, new findingB. Dreams: reflections of waking realityC. Lives, languages, dreamsD. Life experiences: elements of mental worldCAs an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpotDuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiInTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are largeamounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.8. What do we know about Minor Cold?A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.9. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitamin A and B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.10. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eatit for dinner.C. They mix it with many other things.D. They steam it with soy sauce.11. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. cultureC. fashionD. scienceDOnline education has grown fast over the past ten years. The explosion of technology has made teaching outside the traditional classroom possible for teachers and has provided learners with easy access to course materials. Its attractiveness, benefits, and challenges are addressed.In April, 2005, I was approached by a student who was interested in our doctoral program. However, the firstquestion out of her mouth was, “Do you offer any online courses?” Later that day, as I was reading the conference program guide trying for interesting presentations, I noticed many workshops on web-based learning and online education. I later attended two of those workshops and met several professors from different universities who had either taught online courses for quite some time or who were discovering the best practice for teaching online. These experiences helped me realize at least to some extent the degree of growth in online education.My responsibilities for the term included gaining more understanding of online education. Consequently, I made several attempts to enrich my knowledge of distance learning and online teaching. I consulted with my colleagues who were teaching online courses. This helped me recognize the importance of getting materials prepared even before the start of a term. I also learned that online courses may consume more time than regular classroom teaching. And I attended several workshops regarding online education and established a network with those who were involved in online programs at other universities. I will consider these people as my consultants as I begin to design my own online course. Also, I conducted a brief survey with 15 students and two faculty members who had taken or taught an online course before to understand their experience. Eventually I completed a literature review which gave me the foundation and the background of understanding the need for online education.12. What benefits the development of online education?A. Teachers’ good teaching ability.B. Lack of traditional classrooms.C. Learners’ access to free courses.D. The rapid advance of technology.13. Why did the author take a student for example?A. To show students’ love for the doctoral program.B. To persuade learners of traditional education.C. To explain the growing trend of online education.D. To predict the future of the teaching career.14. What caused the author to know more about online education?A. The appetite for knowledge.B. The professional responsibilities.C. The requirement of research.D. The colleagues’ encouragement.15. What is the author’s attitude to online education?A. Carefree.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Unwilling.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市第二中学高三英语第二次联考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AIf you had the opportunity to live forever, would you take it? Keeping your body alive indefinitely still seems like an impossibility, but some scientists think that digital technology may have the answer: creating a digital copy of your “self” and keeping it “alive” online long after your physical body has ceased to function.In effect, the proposal is to clone a person electronically. Unlike the familiar physical clones — children that have identical features as their parents, but that are completely separate organisms with a separate life — your electronic clone would believe itself to be you. How might this be possible? The first step would be to mapthe brain.How? One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology (纳米技术). Ray Kurzweil — one of the kings of artificial intelligence — predicts that within two or three decades we will have nano transmitters that can be put into the bloodstream. Inthe capillaries (毛细血管) of the brain, they would line up alongside the neurons and detect the details of the cerebral (大脑的) electronic activity. They would be able to send that information to a receiver inside a special helmet, so there would be no need for any wires sticking out of the head.As a further step, Ray Kurzweil also imagines the nano transmitters being able to connect you to a world of virtual reality on the Internet, similar to what was shown in the film “Matrix”. With the nano transmitters in place, by thought alone, you could log on to the Internet and instead of the pictures coming up on your screen, they would play inside your mind. Rather than send your friends e-mails you would agree to meet up on some virtual tropical beach.Some peoplebelieve that they can enjoy life after death. But why wait for that when you could have a shot of nanobots (纳米机器人) and upload your brain onto the Internet and live forever as a virtual surfer?One snag: to exist on the net you will have to have your neural network parked on the computer of a web-hosting company. These companies want real money in real bank accounts every year or they will wipe your bit of the hard disc and sell the space to someone else. With your body six feet underground how will you pay?1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Nano transmitters can help map the human brain.B. Electronic clones recreate the original human body.C. Electronic clones may put their physical selves into movies.D. Nano transmitters use a helmet to detect the cerebral activities.2. What is the author’s attitude towards electronic clones?A. Optimistic and careful.B. Interested and unconvinced.C. Excited and confused.D. Assured and critical.3. The author asks “how will you pay?” at the end of the article, because ________.A. you can’t pay to exist on the Internet if you are physically deadB. you can’t pay for hard disc space if you don’t have a bank accountC. you can’t pay for a special service if too many people want to use itD.you can’t pay the web-hosting company if you don’t have a neural networkBOne day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.4. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. scolded him for what he had doneB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. gave him a spanking5. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.6. The experience may cause the author _______.A. to hide his anger away from othersB. not to go against his parents’ willC. to have a better control of himselfD. not to make mistakes in the future7. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.CThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes,and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece ofplastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets. There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the onlyplace where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.8. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They prefer lower temperatures.C. They can find food easily then.D. They need to avoid enemies.9. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.10. What can we learn about sea turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C. They can live for around forty years.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The dangers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.DFlying someone one-way fromLondontoNew Yorkproduces nearly a ton ofcarbon dioxide or CO2. That's alot of this climate-warming greenhouse gas. But there are ways to cut the climate impact of flying, one of which is to ask planes to surf high-altitude winds every chance they get.It's not something they've been allowed to do. But that may change—and soon.Most jets crossing the Atlantic Ocean follow one of several fixed paths that are widely spaced because radar (雷达) had not been able to track aircraft everywhere above the Atlantic. But a new network of satellites could soon change that.Wells was part of a team inEnglandthat calculated the fastest possible routes for passenger planes. According to them , traveltime a plane takes when flying across theAtlanticvaries with the winds that a plane meets. Forinstance, eastbound (向东的) flights can get a powerful push. Westbound routes miss that benefit. Faster flights burn less fuel. And less burning gives off fewergreenhouse gases.The airline industry knows it has a high " carbon footprint." But it takes decades and many billions of dollars to design, test and fly new planes. Changing a flight path, in contrast, can cut costs and energy right away.The new study doesn't show how well such wind surfing would work for all planes, in all skies and the world over. Bui it does suggest that making flight routes more flexible could cut both fuel use and CO2in some places.However, if flight times vary depending on the wind, scheduling connecting flights and managing runways and gates would become more complicated. The researchers would have to work out the best flight paths that take such scheduling issues into consideration. They may also want to see if flying at different altitudes gives a wider choice of flexible routes at the times most people want to fly.National Air Traffic Services (NATS) which provides air-traffic control for theUnited Kingdomsaid it would temporarily disband its flight-paths system and work to allow airlines to choose flexible routes that would best limit their fuel use.12. What happens to east bound flights when crossing theAtlantic?A. They consume more fuel.B. They use less time and energy.C. They produce more greenhouse gases.D. They are against a stronger wind.13. What should be done to make adopting flexible flight routes possible?A. Calculating the flight time.B. Finding the best flight paths.C. Adjusting the size of jets.D. Adding more runways and gates.14. Which word can best replace the underlined word "disband” in the last paragraph?A. Stop.B. Copy.C. Handle.D. Restore.15. What can we infer from the text?A. Planes are producing the most carbon dioxide.B. New fuel is benefiting airline industries greatly.C. Carbon footprint is a serious problem in theUK.D. Surfing the winds can make air travel greener.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市实验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.BPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitatsis more severe than ever.4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.CA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.8. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond10. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband11. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueDThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have been growing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples ofsoilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.13. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.14. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试广东省英语模拟试卷(二)第二部分阅读理解(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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AYou may have your favorite family spots on Long Island where you frequently take the kids. But there may be unexpected places you haven't explored yet.American Air power MuseumA nonprofit organization, AAM's mission is to preserve the legacy(遗产)of all Americans who sacrificed themselves to defend our liberties. They seek educate new generations about their courage, bravery and heroism by presenting aircraft and armor(盔甲)in tire museum through displays, exhibits and programs.Telephone: 020 7841 3600Cradle of Aviation MuseumThe Cradle of Aviation Museum features more than 75 planes and spacecraft, a dozen cockpits and 30 hands- on exhibits in nine galleries. A favorite among kids is the Sesame Street show featuring Big Bird, Elmo and more as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star the sun and the moon.Telephone: 020 7414 3428Tackapausha MuseumHead to Tackapausha Museum in Seafaford and get in touch with nature. Each month, the museum has scheduled presentations and live exhibits featuring preying birds, reptiles，amphibians and new Egyptian fruit bats. The museum also offers environmental education programs and opportunities to get involved in community service projects.Telephone: 020 7967 1066Long Island Children's MuseumParents looking for educational fun can head to the Long Island Children's Museum. At the Bricks &. Sticks exhibit, kids can build and discover more about our 3-D world through playing with blocks and interactive software. At Climb It, kids can play all day in a two-story climbing structure. The Communication Station will allow kids to learn all about every different aspect of communication from how news is broadcast to how their favorite cartoon characters are created.The most popular exhibit is the large bubble (泡泡) area where kids can blow bubbles and evenstep inside one giant bubble.Telephone: 020 7405 212721. Which museum offers a chance to appreciate the diversity of wildlife?A. American Air power MuseumB. Cradle of Aviation Museum.C. Tackapausha Museum.D. Long Island Children' Museum.22. Whet is an astronaut lover likely to call for further information?A.020 7841 3600.B.020 7414 3428.C.020 7967 1066.D.020 7405 2127.23. What can the kids do at the Long Island Children's Museum?A. Test out a 3-D printer.B. Blow colorful bubbles.C. Play with blocks at virtual reality.D. Be dressed up as cartoon characters.BRachel Harrington wants her children to have nutritious packed lunches enjoy at school, butshe gets discouraged Trying tn create them."Making lunches for my kids is one of my least leastfav orite activities. I’d like to do it the night before but that never happens," said the mother of two"There are a lot complaint "It's hard work. She's happy to outsoure (外包) two days a week to atimes I forgot that it was a Redbusiness“Having two days off is like a dream," she said.“SomeApple Lunch day. When I realize 1 do not have to make lunches, I'm so happy.Families around the country are finding new options for their children's lunches, thanks to agrowing number of delivery options meeting the demands of students. Some deliver to the schools,others to homes. As for teens calling in their own food deliveries, some schools allow it and othersdon't. Lisa Farrell launched Red Apple Lunch after market research proved her doubt that lunchpacking was a“stress point " for parents.“You only have so much time in the day," she said.customers didn't like what was offered at the school. Folks just needed another option.”S her team pack healthy lunches, combining local food when possible and deliver them to homes sothat kids can take them to school the next two days The company delivers two lunches on Monday and two on Wednesday.When Spencer Wood's daughter forgot her lunch last spring he arrange a 1ot red Applecalled the school to make sure it was OK，and they said families do Lunch to deliver her a meal. “Ｉit all the time," said Mr Wood, of Canal Winchester,Ohio. "They were very he driver." His 12-year-old helpful, telling me when to have it sent and reminding me to tip the he said.daughter, Madison, loved the special delivery of macaroni and cheese.24. What does Rachel Harrington think of making lunches for her kids:A. Enjoyable.B. Tiring.C. Meaningful.D. Scaring.25. Why did the Red Apple Lunch come into existence?A. To enrich food diversities in school.B. To offer healthier lunches to students.C. To develop a new program for its company.D. To ease the stress of preparing lunches on parents.26. Which of the following best describe Lisa Farrell?A. Experienced and helpful.B. Generous and adventurous.C. Practical and sharp minded.D. Enthusiastic and warm-hearted.27. What can be the best title of the text?A. Advantages of School Lunch PackingB. The Change for the School CafeteriaC. An Alternative to the School Lunch PackingD. The Founding of Red Apple Lunch CompanyCThe Mona Lisa effect describes the phenomenon where the eyes in a portrait seem to follow the person looking at it, no matter where the person stands in the room. The effect was obviouslynamed after Leonardo da Vinci s famous painting featuring the woman with the mysterious smileand the steady stare. But ironically (讽刺地), a new study/ finds that Mona Lisa may not be allthat interested in tracking her observers. Two researchers from Bielefeld University in Germanyfound that the famous subject of the painting, also known, as "La Gioconda"，is actually lookingjust over your right shoulder.For the experiment , Horstmann and his research assistant Sebastian Loth gathered two dozenparticipants to take a look at the eyes of the painting. But they didn't just ask them if they thoughtMona Lisa was looking their way. Instead they displayed part of her face on a computer screen,then asked volunteers to measure her stare using a carpenter's ruler that was held horizontallybetween them and the screen.Although the computer screen and the participants stayed in the same spot, the ruler wasmoved closer and farther from the screen during the trial. In addition, the researchers modified thesize of Mona Lisa 's face and how much of her features were visible to see if that changed theperception of her stare. I he images showed varying degrees of rise一from 30 to70 percent withsome showing her entire face and others showing just her eyes and nose.The researchers also moved the images several centimeters to the left and to the right, so theParticipants wouldn’t just pick the same measurement on the ruler each time.Horstmann and Loth published their results in the journal i-perception where they were veryclear in their conclusion.“We conclude from the measurements that the; lack of evidences due tothe declaration being objectively false: Mona Lisa does not stare at the viewer ,” they bt about the existence of the Mona Lisa effect---it just does not occur withwrote.“There is no douMona Lisa herself.28. What does the new study find?A. The Mona Lisa effect does exist.B. The reason for Mona Lisa smile.C. What is the origin of the real Mona Lisa.D. Mona Lisa is not Straightly looking at the viewer.29. What were the participants required to do during the experiment?A. To operate a computer as they moved.B. To measure the direction of the stare with a ruler.C. To count the direction of the stare with a computer.D. To evaluate the distance between each participant.30. Which can best replace the underlined word“"modified” in paragraph 3?A. Estimated.B. Changed.C. Enlarged.D. Described.31. What do Horstmann and Loth think of the new finding?A. It's reasonable and clear.B. It's beyond expectation.C. It's short of solid evidence.D. It's consistent with previous studies.DWe have all been there. In a rush to leave the house we grab ou phone6 a head out of the door, realizing all too late that the battery is dead because we forgot 1oprog it into the table cloth. Orperhaps we have not. But this could be be future that scientists hope to explore with eletr6nicsheets that charge our Mobile phones, laptops and other equipment by harvesting energy from theworld around us.In a step in that direction, scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT)havecreated super- thin，bendy materials that absorb wireless Internet and other electromagnetic wavesin the air and turn them into electricity. The lead researcher, Tomas Palacios, said thebreakthrough smoothed the way for energy- harvesting covers ranging from table cloths to giantpacking for buildings that catch energy from the environment to power sensors and otherelectronics.Palacios and his colleagues connected a bendy antenna(天线)to a flexible semiconductor(半导体)layer only three atoms thick. The antenna picks up wifi and other radio frequency signalsand turns them into a current. This flows into a special semiconductor, where it is changed into adirect electrical current. Researchers have made energy-harvesting“rectennas ( rectifyingantenna )”before,but existing equipment is made from conventional semiconductors which are inflexible, fragile and practically impossible to make in large sheets.The wi-fi signals can fill an office with more than 100 microwatts of power that is ripe to becollected by energy-harvesting equipment. The MIT system has an efficiency (效率) of between30% and 40%，producing about 40 microwatts when exposed to signals bearing 150microwatts ofpower in laboratory tests.“It doesn't. sound like much compared with the 60watts that a computergn a wide range of sensors,needs, but you can still do a lot with it,” Palacios said. “ You can desifor environmental monitoring or chemical and biological sensing, which operate at the singlemicrowatt level.”Medical equipment is another potential application. Because wi-fi and similarradio-frequency signals pass through people, energy-harvesting covers could be applied toimplanted sensors to provide them with enough power to send out health data to an outsidereceiver.32. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The phoneB. The door.C. The sheetD. The table.33. What is special about the new breakthrough?A. It can harvest wi-fi energy.B. It is super thin and flexible.C It can power all the electronicsD. It smooths the way of receiving signals34. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A The team will focus on improving efficiency of the new equipment.B. A single device can harvest half of the energy in an office.C. Palacios is pleased with the fie of the new。

2019-2020学年茂名市第十九中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AObesity (肥胖症) is becoming a problem in our busy society, and almost one in three American adults is now considered to be obese. Children obesity is alsoat an all-time high.Obesity means being very overweight. If you are obese, you have too much bodyfat. If you eat more food than your body can use, this will make you put on weight. Food that your body does not need will be stored as fat by your body.The following are the major factors that increase the risk of obesity.What you eat plays a major role in weight gain. Eating a lot of fast food such as hamburgers, sweet drinks, ice creams and other sweet food can increase the risk of becoming obese.If you do not do enough exercise, you will put on weight as the food you eat is not being used to make energy for physical activities.The chances of you being obese are greater if your parents are obese.There are many psychological factors that cause people to eat too much. People who are worried, unhappy or bored will often eat to make themselves feel better. This is known as comfort eating.Age is another factor, as you tend (趋于) to be less active when you get older. When you get older, you need to eat less, and if you do not eat less, you will put on weight. Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart problems, high blood pressure and many other serious medical conditions.1. The underlined sentence in paragraph 1 means that ____.A. obesity does not do harm to health.B. there are more obese children than before.C. all the American children are obese.D. there are less obese children in the USA.2. According to the passage, there are ____ major factors that increase the risk of obesity.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six3. What will the writer most probably talk about after the last paragraph?A. How to avoid obesity.B. How to live in the busy USA.C. What illnesses are caused by obesity.D. How doctors treat heart problems.BWhether for a special holiday, as a way of showing gratitude or just a way of letting someone know you care, gift giving is a universal custom Though the purpose may be similar from place to place, traditions vary widely from one country to the next. A behavior that shows respect in one place might be consideredoffensivesomewhere else. Take a look at unique gifting traditions from around the world.Here in theUS, a set of kitchen knives seems like the perfect gift idea for a wedding. However, in certain European countries likeGermany, people believe that a knife presented as a gift will cut off your friendship. There is a way to break it: Tie a coin to the knife or gift box. The receiver then returns the coin to you as a “payment”to remove the bad luck.There's a well-known Italian wedding tradition where the groom's (新郎) tie is cut into a number of tiny pieces. Wedding guests can then "buy” these tie pieces in exchange for cash. It's a fun way to give money to the new couple thatleaves guests with a wedding souvenir.As left hands are considered unclean in Indian culture, behaviors such as touching, passing money, or giving gifts are to be done with the right hand. Different from some other cultures , an odd number (奇数) of thingsor currency represents good luck. For example, £11 should be given rather than £10.InZimbabwe, it is common to directly ask for a gift. When you receive a gift without asking for it, even if the giver's family is poor, it's the worst way to reject the offering. Also, expressing thanks with actions is better than giving thanks orally (口头地).These may include jumping up and down, dancing, or whistling.4. What does the underlined word “offensive“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Rude.B. Creative.C. Suitable.D. Caring.5. How do people prevent friendship breaking down when giving gifts like knives?A. The guests cut the groom's tie into pieces.B. The receiver returns the coin to the giver.C. The giver gives gifts with the right hand.D. The receiver expresses thanks by dancing.6. What can we learn about the gift giving inZimbabwe?A. It is not proper to ask for a gift directly.B. It's better to reject a gift from a poor family.C. One can express thanks by writing letters.D. Showing gratitude with actions is better than words.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Wayof Showing GratitudeB. A Fun Behavior to Respect PeopleC. Various Gift Giving TraditionsD. A Special Custom of Gift GivingCIt was once considered an important status symbol ---but having a home phone is increasingly seen asa white elephant. New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a landline（固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.The vast majority of people who still have a home phone ——72 percent ——say they only have it because it is part of their broadband package.But that's not the only reason to desert the home phone - 20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers（诈骗者）.Digital media expert Dr. Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social divide in phone use. She explained："If you,re young and have the mobility to go outside, you would rely on a mobile phone. But if you are older, disabled and perhaps poorer, our research shows you're more likely to use a landline. If you are richer, you will have access to more smart devices --- a smart TV, smartphone or laptop. But the poorer you are --- or if you are older, your use of these devices is more limited.”Last year, research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in theUKhad halved over just six years, to 54 billion minutes. The new study also showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline, but only six percent have done so.8. The underlined part “ a white elephant" in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that isA. costly but effectiveB. useful and beautifulC. expensive but uselessD. cheap and necessary9. What's the main reason why some people still have a home phone?A. Their broadband package contains it.B. Their family can only afford to use it.C. They are used to using a home phone.D. They consider it an important status symbol.10. Which of the following is more likely to use a landline?A. A young adventurer.B. An old poor gardener.C. An outdoor photographer.D. A famous indoor designer.11. What's the best title of the text?A. End of the landline?B. Fed up with cold calls?C. The history of phonesD. Different choices of phonesDThe connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conductedin Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.The engineers at the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when they’re short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater.＂We’re thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,＂explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano’s team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps.In the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant’s lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off＂switch＂where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)-such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway-a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输).Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. A new study of different plants.B. A big fall in crime rates.C. Employees from various workplaces.D. Benefits from green plants.13. What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer?A. To detect plants’ lack of waterB. To change compositions of plantsC. To make the life of plants longer.D. To test chemicals in plants.14. What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future?A. They will speed up energy production.B. They may transmit electricity to the home.C. They might help reduce energy consumption.D. They could take the place of power plants.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Can we grow more glowing plants?B. How do we live with glowing plants?C. Could glowing plants replace lamps?D. How are glowing plants made pollution-free?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市第二中学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AThe Origins of Famous BrandsOur lives are full of brand names and trademarked products that we use every day. Although many brand names are simple acronyms(首字母缩略词) or versions of their founders names, some of the companies we trust every day actually have fascinating and surprising back stories.StarbucksIt seems fitting that the most famous coffee brand in the world would take its name from one of the world’s greatest works of literature. The inspiration for the name of the coffeehouse came from Herman Melville’sMoby Dick. The founders’ original idea was to name the company after the Captain Ahab’s ship, but they eventually decided that Pequot wasn’t a great name for coffee, so they chose Ahab’s first mate, Starbucks, as the name instead.GoogleGoogle was originally called Backrub, for it searched for links in every corner of the Web. In 1997, when the founders of the company were searching for a new name showing a huge amount of data for their rapidly improving search technology, a friend suggested the word “googol”. When a friend tried to register the new domain (域) name, he misspelled “googol” as “google”.NikeOriginally founded as a distributor for Japanese running shoes, the company was originally named BRS, or Blue Ribbon Sports. In 1971, BRS introduced its own soccer shoe, a model called Nike, which is alsothe name for the Greek goddess of victory. In 1978, the company officially renamed itself as Nike, Inc.The right name is essential to a company’s success, and a great origin story is just as important as a great product. An attractive origin story is one more thing that keeps customers guessing, wondering, and buying its products.1. What is the name of the Captain Ahab’s ship?A. Moby Dick.B. Starbucks.C. Pequot.D. Herman Melville.2. Why did the founders of the Google want to change its name?A. They mistook their name.B. They wanted new customers.C. The company’s original name was too long.D. The company’s search technology was improving rapidly.3. Where does the importance of the origin story of one company lie in?A. It can change the company’s image.B. It can add myth to the company.C. It explains the development of the company to customers.D. It makes customers imagine and purchase its goods.BPut 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 theheartbeat within the music. Can you hear the story of the drum?4. 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 worldwide5. 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 teachers6. 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 drum7. 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 drumCA Hug from a Teenage BoyFifteen years spent in the field of education have provided Nancy Marra with many treasured moments. One of the most endearing happened when she was teaching second grade.That year, she decided to plan something special for the children: a Mother’s Day tea. After all the preparations were made for it, each child took home an invitation.Nancywas surprised and relieved to see that every mother was planning to attend. She even invited her own mother.Finally, the day arrived. That afternoon, each child lined up at the classroom door expecting the arrival of his or her mom. As it got closer to starting time,Nancylooked around and her eyes quickly found Jimmy. His mother hadn’t shown up and he was looking upset.Nancytook her mother by the hand and walked over to Jimmy. “Jimmy,”Nancysaid, “I have a bit of a problem here and I was wondering if you could help out. Since I’m going to be really busy today, I was wondering if you could keep my mother company.”Nancy’s mom and Jimmy sat at a table with two other mother-child pairs. Jimmy servedNancy’s mom her treats, presented her with the giftNancyhad made, and pulled out and pushed in her chair, just as they had practiced the day before. WheneverNancylooked over, her mom and Jimmy were in deep conversation Ten years later,Nancywas at a high school to take a senior class on a field trip, and there was Jimmy. On the way back,Nancyhad the students complete an evaluation form of their trip. She collected and checked the forms one by one.When she came to Jimmy’s evaluation page, he had written, “Remember our Mother’s Day tea we had in second grade, Mrs. Marra? I do! Thanks for all you did for me, and thank your mother, too.”As they began unloading at the school, Jimmy made sure he was the last one to go.Nancytold him she really enjoyed what he had written. He looked rather embarrassed, mumbled (咕哝) his own thanks, and then turned to walk away. As the bus driverbegan pulling the bus away, Jimmy ran back and knocked on the bus door. He jumped back on board and gaveNancya big hug. “Thanks again, Mrs. Marra. No one even knew my mom didn’t make it that day!”She ended her workday with a hug from a teenage boy who had probably stopped hugging teachers years ago.8. Why was Jimmy paired withNancy’s mother?A. Nancy was too busy to spend time with her.B. Jimmy’s mother didn’t come to the event.C. Nancy wanted Jimmy to get to know her.D. Jimmy could get along well with her.9. Where did Jimmy meetNancyten years later?A. Near Jimmy’s high school.B. At a Mother’s Day tea.C. In Nancy’s classroom.D. On a field trip.10. How did Jimmy feel about whatNancyhad done for him?A. Upset.B. Embarrassed.C. Grateful.D. Satisfied.11. Which of the following best presents the theme of the passage?A. No act of kindness is ever wasted.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go.D. The best teacher must be the best performer.DWhen I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived atHeathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch theskaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caughta few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”12. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A. He felt disappointed.B. He gave up his hobby.C. He liked the weather there.D. He had disagreements with his family.13. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?A. Be careful!B. Well done!C. No way!D. Don't worry!14. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A. To join the skateboarding.B. To make new friends.C. To learn more tricks.D. To relive his childhood days15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Children should learn a second language.B. Sport is necessary for children's health.C. Children need a sense of belongingD. Seeing the world is a must for children.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市第四中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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 workBIf 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.”4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.CKenyan mother Beth Mwende heard her sleeping child cry out, but did not worry after the three-year-old quickly quietened down. The next morning, however, she found her daughter, Mercy, nearly unconscious with two bite marks in the neck. “I didn’t know that it was a snake,” Mwende said.Although snakebites are common in her hometown, antivenom medication is difficult to get. Mwende lives about 160 kilometers east of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. So she took her daughter to a traditional healer. He placed stones over the bites. Mercy died within hours. She was one of about 700 Kenyans killed by snakebites each year, notes a report in the scientific publicationToxicon.The Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Center (KSRIC) is working to change that. The KSRIC hopes to have East Africa’s first antivenom medication on the market within five years. It estimates the cost will be about 30percent of an imported product, which often sells for about US $ 30.More than 70, 000 people are bitten in East Africa each year. Climate change and deforestation are worsening the problem as snakes get pushed out of natural surroundings into populated areas.Nearly 100 snakes live at the research center in a forest near Nairobi. Researchers take venom from snakes and study it before injecting small amounts into other animals, such as sheep. The animals then create antibodies that can be made into antivenom.“Up to now, no one has made any kind of antivenom in Kenya,’’ said Geoffrey Maranga Kepha, a senior snake handler.Two effective antivenoms are available in Kenya, from India and Mexico, the center says.The center is teaching communities that using antivenom immediately after receiving a snakebite can save lives, said head researcher George Adinoh.“After seeing how people died in Kenya from snakebites I decided to devote my life to coming up with a rescue measure that will help or prevent people from dying from snakebites,” snake handler Kepha added.8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By telling a story.B. By listing figures.C. By referririg to documents.D. By making a comparison.9. Why did Mwende take her daughter to a traditional healer?A. She couldn’t afford any modern treatment.B. She lived where antivenom medication is not available.C. The traditional way is very effective to treat snakebites.D. She believed a traditional healer could cure her daughter.10. What is causing more snakebites to happen in East Africa?A. Lack of antivenom medication.B. Environmental damage and climate change.C. People’s low awareness of the danger of snakes.D. People’s pursuit of traditional cures for snakebites.11. What do we know about antivenom in Kenya from the text?A. Itis taken from antibodies of sheep.B. There is only one effective antivenom available.C. KSRIC is trying to develop a local antivenom now.D. People refuse to use antivenom after being bitten by snakes.DIf you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'llhave to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild areedible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you find can be eaten safely.Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poisoned.Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a small portion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling (刺痛), or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and holdit in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal (活性炭) is available, take that with the water.12. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?A. Suitable for using as food.B. Widely spread.C. Existing in large quantities.D. Not widely known.13. What can we know from paragraph 2?A. Planning is unnecessary when using the method.B. Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally.C. Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants.D. Following the method perfectly can ensure safety.14. Which is the correct order of testing plants in the mouth?① wait and see ② chew it in the mouth③ put it on the tongue④ put it against lips ⑤ swallow itA. ③④②①⑤B. ④③②①⑤C. ③④②⑤①D.④③②⑤①15. Where might the passage come from?A. A student’s diary.B. A science report.C. A guide book for camping.D. A doctor’ s notebook.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年茂名市第二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AAlex Palmer says he'll never forget his 13th birthday, not because of a gift or a party, but fire. “It made me realize how valuable life is,” said Alex, a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18, Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenly saw smoke coming from the bus’ engine. “It was jaw-dropping,” he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other kids made it out the bus’ back door, the bus was already on fire. And some of their schoolmates were still inside. So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack, ” eighth grader Destiny Fain said, “so I got it off and threw it to the side and helped to make sure all the little kids weren’t fighting or pushing. ”As that was going on, sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who had trouble in breathing because of the smoke. “We saw our friend lying on the ground,” he said, “so we took our shirts off and waved them to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something he’d left behind. “We're all a family,” he told reporters. “So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely, thanks to Alex, Destiny, Marketez and several other kids. By later that day, they were already being called heroes. “I really don’t see it as being a hero,” Alex said, according to The World. “I see it as the right thing to do—helping others before you help yourself.”1. What happened on Alex’ s way home?A. The school bus was on fire suddenly.B. There was a party for Alex’s birthday.C. He received a gift from his classmate.D. Some classmates quarreled with each other.2. By saying "We're all a family.” Marketez probably meantA. We’re brothers in the same family.B. It’s our duty to help each other.C. We’re classmates in the same class.D. The thing left on the bus is mine.3. According to the last paragraph, Alex thought that heA. was not a brave student.B. had the right to do anything.C. had just done what he should do.D. hated to be called a hero by others.BWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise bequite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.4. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.5. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.6. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.7. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.CHumans are the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. Our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates, environments and landscapes.Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act can provide a number of healthimplications, which help people live longer. In fact, a walking routine, if done properly, might bethe only exercise people need.How much walking should one aim for? You’ve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day. That’s about 5 miles. But contrary to popular belief, this recommendation doesn’t come from science. Instead, itis from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer (计步器) in Japan. Perhaps because it’s a round number and easy to remember, it stuck.Since the 1960s, researchers have studied the 10,000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results. Although 10,000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal, it’s not fit for all.For instance, a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior women found that those who got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women. The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7,500 steps. This 7,500 mark isn’t surprising: It’s similar to common public health recommendations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate (适度的) physical activity a week for adults.8. What does the underlined word “implications” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. BenefitsB. Problems.C. Habits.D. Manners.9. Where does the 10,000-steps-a-day standard come from?A. A Harvard University study.B. Science research on health.C. A pedometer advertisement.D. Public health recommendation.10. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. 7,500-steps-a-day standard is the best choice for all.B. More than 16,000 old people were involved in the study.C. Those who walk at least 4,400 steps a day won’t die early.D. 150-minute moderate exercise a week for adults is advised.11. What does the author mainly want to tell readers?A. The more you walk a day, the healthier you will be.B. We can benefit from continuous and proper walking.C. Walking upright helps humankind to explore the world.D. Advertisements can always tell us some scientific suggestions .DThere are many useful things we can do each day to feel better. It may take some efforts and time to make a habit of drinking 8 glasses of water daily or thinking more positively, but it is well worth it. What things do you do every day to feel better?Probably the healthiest thing you can do to feel better each day is to exercise early in the morning. You don't have to run the whole morning or spend a few hours in the gym. Even doing some easy exercise like walking, sit-ups or jumping the rope will help you feel better in no time!Again, due to our busy schedules, we don't get enough sleep each night. If you have trouble falling asleep, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right before bed. Also, try to make healthy bedtime snack choices and don't drink tea or coffee too late in the day.If you drink 3 glasses of water, 4 glasses of coffee or tea and a glass of soda each day and think that you drink enough water, think again. Your body needs water (not coffee or soda!) to function properly. Aiming to drink 7-8 glasses of water each day can make you feel better.Being positive is the key to a longer life. Positive thoughts can help improve your overall heath. Life is full of stressful situations and it's hard to stay cheerful when everything goes wrong, but your positive attitude can help you solve any problem and fight any stress faster and easier. Your positive attitude is especially good for your heart health. Smile, stay positive and live a longer life!12. In the author's opinion which can benefit us most in order that we feel better?A. Sleeping enough.B. Drinking enough water.C. Thinking more positively.D. Taking morning exercise.13. Which of the following agrees with what is said in Paragraph 3?A. Drinking tea or coffee makes us sleep less.B. Drinking tea before bed makes it harder to fall asleep.C. Watching TV or surfing the Internet leads to less sleep.D. Our busy schedules cause more difficulty in falling asleep.14. Why is water necessary to our body?A. Because it can make us feel better.B. Because it can have our body work smoothly.C. Because in can do more good to our body thancoffee.D. Because it can hep avoid feeling thirsty.15. What do we need most when everything goes wrong?A. Thinking positively.B. Thinking out wise ways.C. Having a right attitude.D. Staying cheerful.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。