广东省揭阳市2019届高三第一次模拟考试 英语

揭阳市2019年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语本试卷分三部分。

满分120分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。

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2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B型铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThis wonderful new tour is our first tour by train of Italy, and is based on pretty Lake Orta. Tour attractions include four of Italy’s most beautiful lakes—Orta, Como, Maggiore and Lugano—as well as historic V arallo, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands. One of the most attractive features is our base, the charming family-run 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, located in lovely gardens right on Lake Orta, and with wonderful lake views. Dinner is included here every night in its lakeside restaurant.Travel by Eurostar T rain* St Pancras (England) / Paris (France): 12:29/ 15: 50* Paris (France) /Turin (Italy) :07:42/ 13:17* Novara (Italy) / Paris (France):08:44/ 15:15*Giardinetto HotelThe Charming 3-star Giadinetto Hotel is located in lovely gardens right on the lake and has wonderful views. Facilities at this friendly, family-run hotel include a heated pool, a lakeside restaurant serving excellent local cuisine, a bar, and comfortable bedrooms with a private bath/ shower, a TV, a telephone and a minibar, many with lake views.Included in T our* 1 night’s accommodation at the 3-star Hotel of Lyon on a bed-and-breakfast basis* 7 nights’ accommodation on a dinner, bed-and-breakfast basis at the 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, Lake Orta * Transfers in Paris and Italy* Tour manager available throughoutNot Included in T our* Single-room supplement (£200)* Room upgrade—only twins/ double available* Standard lake view—£63 per person* Superior non-lake view—£49 per person* Superior lake view—£77 per person* Holiday insurance—£30 per person21. How much will a couple pay for the tour with holiday insurance and a standard lake view?A. £ 2088B. £ 2176C. £ 2204D. £ 214822. Where will the tourists spend most of their time during the tour?A. On Lake OrtaB. On Lake MaggioreC. On Monte RosaD. On Lake Como23. If you take this trip, you won’t need to pay______.A. for a standard lake viewB. for a superior non-lake viewC. holiday insuranceD. transfer feesBA Hero Born, the first volume of famous Chinese martial arts novelist Jin Yong’s Legends of the Condor Heroes, was on Thursday published in English for the first time.British publishing house MacLehose bought the rights to the book five years ago and commissioned Anna Holmwood, a professional focused on Chinese-English literary translation, to the translate work. After years of hard work, the 400-page translation, priced at 14.99 pounds ($20.8), finally hit bookstores. “I feel very excited and a little nervous also, of course. It is a big moment for me personally,” Holmwood told Xinhua from her home in Sweden. “If you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings and are looking f or the next best thing, A Hero Born is definitely the book for you,” Waterstone, one of Britain’s biggest chain bookstores, said on its website.Jin Yong(1924-2018) is the pen name of Louis Cha. He is one of the best-selling Chinese authors with over 300 million copies of his works sold in the Chinese-speaking world. Despite their popularity, only few of Jin Yong’s martial arts novels have been translated into English. The Legends of the Condor Heroes, one of his most well-known works, covers the Song Dynasty and features hundreds of characters, telling a story full of gravity-defying kung fu, treachery, loyalty and love.Holmwood, who has also translated works by other contemporary Chinese authors, said she became very involved in the details and admired Ji n Yong’s brilliant writing. As a fan of Chinese classical poetry and literature, she recommended Jin Yong’s novels to a book agent in 2012. “It was mainly because of the quality of the writing and also because of his status in Chinese culture. The publisher in Britain was very excited to see there was such a big beloved author who still hadn’t been translated into English, at least not by a trade publisher,” she recalled.“Of course it does make me nervous that the translation will be read against the origi nal in a way that most translations don’t. So I have taken on the task with a humble heart,” she said.The Times called the book she translated “hugely entertaining” and selected it as Book of the Month.24.What can we learn from the passage?A.Jin Yong’s Lege nds of the Condor Heroes was published on Thursday.B.With the pen name Louis Cha, Jin Yong is the best-selling Chinese author.C.A Hero Born is considered as successful as Lord Of The Rings.D.Anna Holmwood has translated most of Jin Yong’s brilliant novels.25.What’s the attitude of Holmwood towards Jin Yong?A. GratefulB. IndifferentC. CriticalD. Admiring26.In the second paragraph “commissioned” probably means_____.A.appointedB. advocatedC. distributedD. begged27.Where is the text probably taken from?A. A book review.B. A news report.C. A magazine.D. A martial arts novel.CIn the online world, it’s very difficult to talk to Chinese people without using emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis? The result is based on a report released by Tencent’s WeChat, China’s most popular messaging app, on its official weibo account on Wednesday.Specifically, for users who were born in the 2000s, their favorite WeChat emoji would probably be the widely used “facepalm”, rumored to be based on the famous Hong Kong movie star Stephen Chow. They also may be a night owl without much sleep, while iced beverages and desserts are their cup of tea.For China’s post-90s WeChat users, they are likely to get out of bed later in the morning compared with other groups, and the emoji “face with tears of joy” may rule their online social life. Also, their reading materials have shifted from entertainment and gossip three years ago to the current relationship and lifestyle pieces.For those born in the 1980s, their tastes have remained the same, as they are still fond of reading news on national affairs. And “smiling widely” is their emoji of the year.We Chat users born in the 1970s are called the optimistic group, who like to use the emoji “laughing quietly” and go through their moments frequently every day. Their bed time unusually takes place around 11:30 pm.Users over 55 are the early-bird group with rich entertainment activities in WeChat platforms, such as looking through moments, reading and shopping. They like to cheer up other age groups, so their favorite emoji is “giving a thumbs-up”.The report also indicates that WeChat boasts more than 1.08 billion active users with 45 billion messages being sent and 410 million calls getting through the app each day in 2018. In addition to covering users’ socializing, WeChat has gradually come into our daily lives. Compared to the year before, people used WeChat 4.7 times more to purchase public transport tickets, and 2.9 times more to pay for medical expenses. Also, the app was used 1.5 times more over the previous year to pay for meals, with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ranked as the top three cities in dining purchases through WeChat.28. Which of the following emojis do users born in the 1980s prefer to use according to the passage?A. B. C. D.29.What can we know about the WeChat users born in the 1970s?A. They are likely to get out of bed late in the morning.B. They like to give a thumb up to cheer up other age groups.C. They prefer to read materials about entertainment and gossip.D.They are called the optimistic group and usually go to bed at about 11:30 pm.30.How is the last paragraph organized?A. By following time orderB. By inferringC. By listing numbersD. By analyzing cause and effect31.What might be the best title for the text?A.V arious meanings of emojis.B.A wonderful way to send messagesC.Wise adoptions of emojisD.Emoji usage reveals your age groupDLiving abroad has a great impact on everyone. It makes most people more flexible, open-minded and relaxed. More often than not people adapt so well to their new surroundings that they pick up habits from their host country.People quickly start casually incorporating foreign words into their vocabulary. I know plenty of foreigners who would use the Chinese words for so-so (Mamahuhu), or annoying (Mafan) casually while speaking their mother tongue or English. Most people wouldn’t even notice that they added some Chinese wor ds into their word pool until they go home and get constantly questioned about it. Another popular habit from China is to start using chopsticks.Then there are the more unusual habits. One of my German friends stopped asking people about their age, but rather asks about their zodiac sign.While I am in Beijing, I seldom really realize that I also have picked up some Chinese habits. But every time I go back home, I notice them. For instance, I am not used to tipping anymore. Since it is not common to give a tip in a bar or restaurant in China, I have completely let go of that habit. In Germany, this earns me a lot of angry stares since you would usually tip around three to 10 yuan there. But since I am not used to this German habit anymore, I require the waiters to give me back even the smallest amount of change. Additionally, in China I stopped carrying cash with me since using mobile payments is just too convenient. Sadly, my home country is still a very cash-based society, with hardly any mobile payment methods available and even using your debit card (借记卡) can be a challenge at times. So, whenever I am in a café, restaurant or bar with friends, I will have to borrow cash from them because I always forget to bring my wallet with me.Another thing I very much got used to in China, is that most restaurants have no problem if you bring outside food or drinks as long as you still order something. In Europe, this is a total no-go. At first, I felt very guilty whenI brought outside drinks into a restaurant in Beijing, but now it seems I got too used to it. Already more than once I was scolded for bringing my own drink into a restaurant in Germany and one time the waiter even made me leave. Furthermore, in China, I highly appreciate that getting tap water for free is the standard. On my last trip through Europ e, I asked on multiple occasions for tap water and always received the same answer, “No free tap water. Y ou have to pay for water.”32.What can be inferred from the passage?A.People in China have a habit of asking about others’ zodiac sign.B.People are not used to tipping in Germany when dining out.C.People prefer to use debit card when shopping in Germany.D.People can bring drinks into restaurants if they tip in Beijing.33.The underlined phrase “word pool” is closest in meaning to _____.A.memoryB. vocabularyC. habitsD. custom34.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Waiters tend to get angry when the author doesn’t tip in his home country.B.Living abroad may make people relaxed and pick up some new habits.C.In Germany people still like to bring cash with them when shopping.D.The author began to use mobile payment when going back home.35.What is the passage mainly about?A. Learning to live like a ChineseB. Cultural diversityC. Adapting to Chinese habitsD. Cultural difference第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。

广东省揭阳市第一中学2019年高三英语模拟试题含解析一、选择题1. There is already clear __________ to show that plants and animals are being affected by climate change.A. witnessB. evidenceC. identityD. certification参考答案：B2. What _____ good fun it is to travel _____ long distance with my family!A. a; /B. a; aC. /; /D. /; a参考答案：D略3.— Sorry, sir. I ______ follow you. Would you please speak slower?— Ok.A. can’tB. mustn’tC. shouldn’tD. needn’t参考答案：A试题分析：考查情态动词。

A. can’t 不能；B. mustn’t禁止；C. shouldn’t 不应该；D. needn’t没有必要；句意：对不起，先生，我没有跟得上你，你能说慢点吗？好的。

根据语境可知选A项。

4. The high interest rates made it difficult for him to repay the loans. ,he had to struggle to their repayments.A.Instead/make up forB. As a result/catch up withC. Therefor/ catch up onD. As a consequence/pay back参考答案：C5. You are supposed to leave your child ________ his homework alone.A. doB. to doC. being doneD. done参考答案：B【详解】考查动词用法。

2019-2020学年揭阳市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known asCanadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart ofCanada. So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?A. Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C. Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2. What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.3. What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A. They are both famous for natural scenery.B. The best visiting time are both at nights.C. They are both located inCanadaentirely.D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.BIt was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove fromOntariointoAlberta, then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana, and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day, and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.4. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?A. It was taken by train to the west.B. It was a suggestion from their friends.C. It was in the late autumn five years ago.D. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.5. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A. He could have lost the camera.B. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.D. The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.6. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A. Kind and straightforward.B. Rich and generous.C. Creative and capable.D. Careful and admirable.7. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A. No pains, no gains.B. Seeing is believing.C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.CHave you ever been sad because of failure? Please remember, for quite often achieving what you set out to do is not the most important thing.A boy decided to dig a deep hole behind his house. As he was working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch. “What are you doing?” asked one of the visitors. “I want to dig a hole all the way through the earth!” the boy answered excitedly. The older boys began to laugh, telling him that digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible. After a while, the boy picked up a jar. He showed it to the visitors. It was full of all kinds of stones and insects. Then he said calmly and confidently, “Maybe I can’t finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I’ve found during this period!”Theboy’s goal was far too difficult, but it did cause him to go on. And that is what a goal is for－to cause us to move in the direction we have chosen, in other words, to cause us to keep working!Not every goal will be fully achieved. Not every job will endup with a success. Not every dream will come true. But when you fall short of your aim, maybe you can say, “Yes, but look at what I’ve found along the way! There are so many wonderful things having come into my life because I tried to do something!” It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected joy on the journey that really makes sense.8. The older boys laughed at the boy because he was thought to be______.A. braveB. impoliteC. foolishD. warm-hearted9. Why did the boy show the jar to the older boys?A. To drive them away.B. To show what he had found in digging.C. To show how beautiful the jar was.D. To attract them to join him in the work.10. What can be learnt from the fourth paragraph of the text?A. No dream can come true.B. All work will end successfully.C. Goals shouldn’t be set too high.D. Goals will make us work harder.11. The best title for the text should be______.A. A Boy Dug a HoleB. Joy in the JourneyC. No Pain, No GainsD. Failure Is the Mother of SuccessDFor decades, an organization, called Ulum Dalska, based in a small Swedish town called Alvdalen, hasbeen working hard to help save a language called EIfdalian. Elfdalian sounds nothing like the country's national language, Swedish, which press secretary Bjorm Rehnstrom said affected the language about 100 years ago. At that point, Elfdalian declined. Ulla Schitt, also a Ulum Dalska member, experienced the change while growing up in Alvdalen.“My parents spoke Efdalian with each other, and with my grandma and my aunts and uncles and everyone around,”Schit said. “But when they turned to me, they spoke Swedish.” Schitt said her parents spoke Swedish with her because that's what was spoken in schools.But people are getting creative in the fight to change that trend. Musicians are creating new songs with Elfdalian. Several children's books were also translated into EIfdalian, including Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Additionally, Bjorm Rehnstrom helps run a popular Facebook group that offers courses in the Elfdalian language, where he offers lessons to the group's 1,800 global members from America, Australia, South America, Indonesia, Haiti and Cape Verde.The local government supports the teaching and preservation of Elfdalian. Bjom Rehnstrom said they eagerly paid for a sign that reads: “Welcome to Alvdalen” in Elfdalian. But the national government of Sweden is a different story. They currently consider Eidalian a dialect of Swedish, not its own language.Schitt said every time a language dies it is a sad moment. To her, losing Elfdalian would be an especially tragic (悲剧的) loss. “It's a part of our identity. It's part of our culture,” she said. “And if part of your identity and culture dies, a part of yourself dies.” Getting Elfdalian recognized as a language by the Swedish government, she added, is key to making sure that death doesn't come.12. Why was Ulum Dalska founded?A. To teach Swedish.B. To save Elfdalian.C. To improve Alvdalen.D. To help schools.13. Why Schitt's parents spoke Swedish with her?A. They could only speak Swedish fluently.B. Schitt longed to speak Swedish at home.C. Swedish was the language of schools.D. It was required by her school teachers,14. What can we infer from paragraph 4?A. Many people are trying to help to save Elfdalian.B. Songs in Elfdalian are becoming more popular.C. Le Petit Prince was translated into various languages.D. Courses in Eldalian are provided to the world freely.15. What does Schitt think of preserving Elfdalian?A. Satisfactory.B. Vital.C. Dangerous.D. Meaningless.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年揭阳市高考第一次模拟考试英语科听力材料听力材料：这里是2019年揭阳市高考第一次模拟考试英语科听力部分，该部分分为听力理解和听取信息两节。

注意，做题时，先在试卷上作答。

录音播完后，请在两分钟内将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

现在是听力试音时间。

M: I’d like to mail the box. How much will it be, please?W: So you want to send it first class or second class?M: How much is the first class and how long does it take?W: It’s a light box. First class would cost $8.20. I guess it will take about eight to ten days to arrive. M: And the second class?W: Sending it second class would be cheaper, but it wouldn’t arrive for a tim e double that it takes the first class. You will pay $4.90,which is cheaper.M: Oh, I want it to arrive earlier than that. I’ll mail it first class.W: What’s in the box? I need to know in order to complete the form.M: A set of glasses. Are there any oth er forms I need to fill out because it’s going to a foreign country? W: Yes. You have to write clearly what is in the box and the value.M: Here it is.W: Sorry, you forgot to put a return address on this box. It’s not the post office rule, but we advise people that all mail have a proper return address.M: Ok. I’ll do it right now. I’ll also buy a 60- cent stamp.W: Let’s see. The box and the stamp. You total comes to $14.20.M: Thank you. Have a nice day试音到此结束现在开始答题听第一段材料，回答第1至3题。

揭阳市2019年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语本试卷分三部分。

满分120分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。

用2B型铅笔把答题卡上试室号、座位号对应的信息点涂黑。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B型铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThis wonderful new tour is our first tour by train of Italy, and is based on pretty Lake Orta. Tour attractions include four of Italy’s most beautiful lakes—Orta, Como, Maggiore and Lugano—as well as historic Varallo, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiore’s Borromean Islands. One of the most attractive features is our base, the charming family-run 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, located in lovely gardens right on Lake Orta, and with wonderful lake views. Dinner is included here every night in its lakeside restaurant.Travel by Eurostar Train* St Pancras (England) / Paris (France): 12:29/ 15: 50* Paris (France) /Turin (Italy) :07:42/ 13:17* Novara (Italy) / Paris (France):08:44/ 15:15*Available Price05-April-2019 Sold out10-April -2019 Sold out15- April-2019 £995Giardinetto HotelThe Charming 3-star Giadinetto Hotel is located in lovely gardens right on the lake and haswonderful views. Facilities at this friendly, family-run hotel include a heated pool, a lakeside restaurant serving excellent local cuisine, a bar, and comfortable bedrooms with a private bath/ shower, a TV, a telephone and a minibar, many with lake views.Included in Tour* 1 night’s accommodation at the 3-star Hotel of Lyon on a bed-and-breakfast basis* 7 nights’accommodation on a dinner, bed-and-breakfast basis at the 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, Lake Orta* Transfers in Paris and Italy* Tour manager available throughoutNot Included in Tour* Single-room supplement (£200)* Room upgrade—only twins/ double available* Standard lake view—£63 per person* Superior non-lake view—£49 per person* Superior lake view—£77 per person* Holiday insurance—£30 per person21. How much will a couple pay for the tour with holiday insurance and a standard lake view?A. £ 2088B. £ 2176C. £ 2204D. £ 214822. Where will the tourists spend most of their time during the tour?A. On Lake OrtaB. On Lake MaggioreC. On Monte RosaD. On Lake Como23. If you take this trip, you won’t need to pay______.A. for a standard lake viewB. for a superior non-lake viewC. holiday insuranceD. transfer feesBA Hero Born, the first volume of famous Chinese martial arts novelist Jin Yong’s Legends of the Condor Heroes, was on Thursday published in English for the first time.British publishing house MacLehose bought the rights to the book five years ago and commissioned Anna Holmwood, a professional focused on Chinese-English literary translation, to the translate work. After years of hard work, the 400-page translation, priced at 14.99 pounds ($20.8), finally hit bookstores. “I feel very excited and a little nervous also, of course. It is a big moment for me personally,” Holmwood told Xinhua from her home in Sweden. “If you ar e a fan of Lord Of The Rings and are looking for the next best thing, A Hero Born is definitely the book for you,” Waterstone, one of Britain’s biggest chain bookstores, said on its website.Jin Yong(1924-2018) is the pen name of Louis Cha. He is one of the best-selling Chinese authors with over 300 million copies of his works sold in the Chinese-speaking world. Despite their popularity, only few of Jin Yong’s martial arts novels have been translated into English. The Legends of the Condor Heroes, one of his most well-known works, covers the Song Dynasty and features hundreds of characters, telling a story full of gravity-defying kung fu, treachery, loyalty and love.Holmwood, who has also translated works by other contemporary Chinese authors, said she beca me very involved in the details and admired Jin Yong’s brilliant writing. As a fan of Chinese classical poetry and literature, she recommended Jin Yong’s novels to a book agent in 2012. “It was mainly because of the quality of the writing and also because of his status in Chinese culture. The publisher in Britain was very excited to see there was such a big beloved author who still hadn’t been translated into English, at least not by a trade publisher,” she recalled.“Of course it does make me nervous that the translation will be read against the original in a way that most translations don’t. So I have taken on the task with a humble heart,” she said.The Times called the book she translated “hugely entertaining” and selected it as Book of the Month.24.What can we learn from the passage?A.Jin Yong’s Legends of the Condor Heroes was published on Thursday.B.With the pen name Louis Cha, Jin Yong is the best-selling Chinese author.C.A Hero Born is considered as successful as Lord Of The Rings.D.Anna Holmwood has translated most of Jin Yong’s brilliant novels.25.What’s the attitude of Holmwood towards Jin Yong?A. GratefulB. IndifferentC. CriticalD. Admiring26.In the second paragraph “commissioned” probably means_____.A.appointedB. advocatedC. distributedD. begged27.Where is the text probably taken from?A. A book review.B. A news report.C. A magazine.D. A martial arts novel.CIn the online world, it’s very difficult to talk to Chinese peopl e without using emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis? The result is based on a report released by Tencent’s WeChat, China’s most popular messaging app, on its official weibo account on Wednesday.Specifically, for users who were born in the 2000s, their favorite WeChat emoji would probably be the widely used “facepalm”, rumored to be based on the famous Hong Kong movie star Stephen Chow. They also may be a night owl without much sleep, while iced beverages and desserts are their cup of tea.For China’s post-90s WeChat users, they are likely to get out of bed later in the morning compared with other groups, and the emoji “face with tears of joy” may rule their online social life. Also, theirreading materials have shifted from entertainment and gossip three years ago to the current relationship and lifestyle pieces.For those born in the 1980s, their tastes have remained the same, as they are still fond of reading news on national affairs. And “smiling widely” is their emoji of the year.WeChat users born in the 1970s are called the optimistic group, who like to use the emoji “laughing quietly” and go through their moments frequently every day. Their bed time unusually takes place around 11:30 pm.Users over 55 are the early-bird group with rich entertainment activities in WeChat platforms, such as looking through moments, reading and shopping. They like to cheer up other age groups, so their favorite emoji is “giving a thumbs-up”.The report also indicates that WeChat boasts more than 1.08 billion active users with 45 billion messages being sent and 410 million calls getting through the app each day in 2018. In addition to covering users’ s ocializing, WeChat has gradually come into our daily lives. Compared to the year before, people used WeChat 4.7 times more to purchase public transport tickets, and 2.9 times more to pay for medical expenses. Also, the app was used 1.5 times more over the previous year to pay for meals, with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ranked as the top three cities in dining purchases through WeChat.28. Which of the following emojis do users born in the 1980s prefer to use according to the passage?A. B. C. D.29.What can we know about the WeChat users born in the 1970s?A. They are likely to get out of bed late in the morning.B. They like to give a thumb up to cheer up other age groups.C. They prefer to read materials about entertainment and gossip.D.They are called the optimistic group and usually go to bed at about 11:30 pm.30.How is the last paragraph organized?A. By following time orderB. By inferringC. By listing numbersD. By analyzing cause and effect31.What might be the best title for the text?A.Various meanings of emojis.B.A wonderful way to send messagesC.Wise adoptions of emojisD.Emoji usage reveals your age groupDLiving abroad has a great impact on everyone. It makes most people more flexible, open-minded and relaxed. More often than not people adapt so well to their new surroundings that they pick up habits from their host country.People quickly start casually incorporating foreign words into their vocabulary. I know plenty of foreigners who would use the Chinese words for so-so (Mamahuhu), or annoying (Mafan) casually while speaking their mother tongue or English. Most people wouldn’t even notice that they added some Chinese words into their word pool until they go home and get constantly questioned about it. Another popular habit from China is to start using chopsticks.Then there are the more unusual habits. One of my German friends stopped asking people about their age, but rather asks about their zodiac sign.While I am in Beijing, I seldom really realize that I also have picked up some Chinese habits. But every time I go back home, I notice them. For instance, I am not used to tipping anymore. Since it is not common to give a tip in a bar or restaurant in China, I have completely let go of that habit. In Germany, this earns me a lot of angry stares since you would usually tip around three to 10 yuan there. But since I am not used to this German habit anymore, I require the waiters to give me back even the smallest amount of change. Additionally, in China I stopped carrying cash with me since using mobile payments is just too convenient. Sadly, my home country is still a very cash-based society, with hardly any mobile payment methods available and even using your debit card (借记卡) can be a challenge at times. So, whenever I am in a café, restaurant or bar with friends, I will have to borrow cash from them because I always forget to bring my wallet with me.Another thing I very much got used to in China, is that most restaurants have no problem if you bring outside food or drinks as long as you still order something. In Europe, this is a total no-go. At first, I felt very guilty when I brought outside drinks into a restaurant in Beijing, but now it seems I got too used to it. Already more than once I was scolded for bringing my own drink into a restaurant in Germany and one time the waiter even made me leave. Furthermore, in China, I highly appreciate that getting tap water for free is the standard. On my last trip through Europe, I asked on multiple occasions for tap water and always received the same answer, “No free tap water. Y ou have to pay for water.”32.What can be inferred from the passage?A.People in China have a habit of asking about others’ zodiac sign.B.People are not used to tipping in Germany when dining out.C.People prefer to use debit card when shopping in Germany.D.People can bring drinks into restaurants if they tip in Beijing.33.The underlined phrase “word pool” is closest in meaning to _____.A.memoryB. vocabularyC. habitsD. custom34.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Waiters tend to get angry when the author doesn’t tip in his home country.B.Living abroad may make people relaxed and pick up some new habits.C.In Germany people still like to bring cash with them when shopping.D.The author began to use mobile payment when going back home.35.What is the passage mainly about?A. Learning to live like a ChineseB. Cultural diversityC. Adapting to Chinese habitsD. Cultural difference第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。

2019-2020学年揭阳市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AYou’re becoming an adult; your friends are changing; school is more challenging; and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. These books are just for you.Say Goodbye to Stressby Dr Jeff BrownKindle Edition $11.79Paperback $16.95Many have trouble getting their stress (压力) under control and want help. This new book will encourage stressed-out readers with its stories from people like them about how they resolved or rethought the stress in their lives, learned to let go of anxiety and worry, and improved their lives by dealing with stress.Find Your Inner Strengthby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $7.99Paperback $12.75This powerful collection of stories will inspire (激励) you and help you find the inner strength to do with the challenges in your own life. We are stronger than we think.... when we have to be. These brave. courageous people are the role models that show us all what is possible.Random Acts of Kindnessby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $12.99Paperback $17.77Make miracles happen for yourself and others. It’s easy. Just think outside the box and look around. There are so many ways that you can help—and it turns out the biggest beneficiary (受益人) may be you! Scientific studies have shown that “doing good” is not only good for others but also for the person doing it, making that person happier and healthier.Be the Best You Can Beby Amy NewmarkKindle Edition $10. 99Paperback $15.67This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, havingconfidence, and doing the right things. Parents and grandparents will enjoy discussing the stories with children, making it a family event.1.How will you feel after reading Say Goodbye to Stress?A.Anxious.B.Awkward.C.Relaxed.D.Confused.2.What is unique about Find Your Inner Strength?A.It is written by a well-known author.B.It is the cheapest of the four books.C.It has role models for kids to follow.D.It shows one how to do good deeds.3.Which book is suitable for one who has no confidence?A.Say Goodbye to StressB.Find Your Inner StrengthC.Random Acts of KindnessD.Be the Best You Can BeBLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physicaldoors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videos and walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including the magnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is from the Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,4. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received5. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise6. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.7. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hoppingCAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-program called "Clear Plate" on his phone and took picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence.“Users of the app can use their credit to buy gifts, such as books and cellphones to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas,” Lin said.A nationwide "Clear Your Plate" campaign is gaining steam online. Efforts to stop food waste and promote thrift are also being made by restaurants that have been urged to create an environment in which consumers arereminded not to waste food. They are also encouraged to offer different portion sizes so that customers can have more choices.The “Clear Plate” mini-program has become popular among young Chinese and currently has nearly 1 million users.Liu Jichen, founder of the startup that developed the app, said that the idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that a restaurant would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected.“Such an idea can be realized online,” Liu said. He formed a team to work on the project.Yet it was quite challenge for the AI system to identify whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates.To make the AI system smarter, Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1,000 others, spent half a year collecting over 100, 000 samples in canteens and restaurants across the country and used the data to train neural network. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the startup to cooperate on the project.Through the visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce waste, he noted. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to carry out the virtue of cherishing food and developing the habit of thrift, " Liu said8. What is the main function of the APP "Clear Plate?A. Awarding credit points.B. Giving charity meals.C. Showing the empty plates.D. Encouraging saving food.9. How is the "Clear Your Plate" campaign carried out?A. Customers wasting food are punished.B. People join in it on mini-program.C. Restaurants limit customers' choices.D. People are encouraged to buy gifts.10. What was the most difficult when the app was created?A. Getting other people to cooperate with the team.B. Collecting samples in canteens and restaurants.C. Ensuring the app to recognize empty plates.D. Finding people to fund the app.11. What is the purpose of the writing?A. To introduce an app.B. To promote saving food.C. To praise a startup founder.D. To raise fund for poor children.DKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.12. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.13. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.14. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.15. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.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。

揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语本试卷分三部分。

满分120 分。

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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，从每题所给的四个选项（ A 、 B 、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThis wonderful new tour is our first tour by train of Italy, and is based on pretty Lake Orta. Tour attractions include four of Italy ’s most beautiful lakes — Orta, Como, Maggiore and Lugano — as well as historic Varallo, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiore ’s Borromean Islands. One of the most attractive features is our base, the charming family-run 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, located in lovely gardens righton Lake Orta, and with wonderful lake views. Dinner is included here every night in its lakeside restaurant.Travel by Eurostar Train*St Pancras (England) / Paris (France): 12:29/ 15: 50*Paris (France) /Turin (Italy) :07:42/ 13:17*Novara (Italy) / Paris (France):08:44/ 15:15*Paris (France)/ St Pancras (England) : 17:13/ 18: 20Available Price05-April-2019Sold out10-April -2019Sold out15- April-2019￡995揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语试题第1页（共10页）Giardinetto HotelThe Charming 3-star Giadinetto Hotel is located in lovely gardens right on the lake and has wonderful views. Facilities at this friendly, family-run hotel include a heated pool, a lakeside restaurant serving excellent local cuisine, a bar, and comfortable bedrooms with a private bath/ shower, a TV , a telephone and a minibar, many with lake views.Included in Tour*1 night ’s accommodation at the 3-star Hotel of Lyon on a bed-and-breakfast basis*7 nights’accommodation on a dinner, bed-and-breakfast basis at the 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, Lake Orta*Transfers in Paris and Italy*Tour manager available throughoutNot Included in Tour* Single-room supplement (200) ￡*Room upgrade— only twins/ double available*Standard lake view —￡63 per person*Superior non-lake view —￡49 per person*Superior lake view —￡77 per person*Holiday insurance —￡30 per person21.How much will a couple pay for the tour with holiday insurance and a standard lake view?A.￡2088B.￡2176C.￡2204D.￡214822. Where will the tourists spend most of their time during the tour?A. On Lake OrtaB. On Lake MaggioreC. On Monte Rosa D . On Lake Como23. If you take this trip, you won ’tneed to pay______.A. for a standard lake viewB. for a superior non-lake viewC. holiday insuranceD. transfer feesBA Hero Born, the first volume of famous Chinese martial arts novelist Jin Yong’s Legends of the Condor Heroes, was on Thursday published in English for the first time.British publishing house MacLehose bought the rights to the book five years ago and commissioned Anna Holmwood, a professional focused on Chinese-English literary translation, to the translate work. After years of hard work, the 400-page translation, priced at 14.99 pounds ($20.8), finally hit bookstores. “I feel very excited and a little nervous also, of course. It is a big moment for me揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语试题第2页（共10页）personally,”Holmwood told Xinhua from her home in Sweden.“If you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings and are looking for the next best thing, A Hero Born is definitely the book for you,”Waterstone, one of Britain ’s biggest chain bookstores, said on its website.Jin Yong(1924-2018) is the pen name of Louis Cha. He is one of the best-selling Chinese authors with over 300 million copies of his works sold in the Chinese-speaking world. Despite their popularity,only few of Jin Yong ’s martial arts novels have been translated into English. The Legends of the Condor Heroes, one of his most well-known works, covers the Song Dynasty and features hundreds of characters, telling a story full of gravity-defying kung fu, treachery, loyalty and love.Holmwood, who has also translated works by other contemporary Chinese authors, said she became very involved in the details and admired Jin Yong ’s brilliant writing.As a fan of Chinese classical poetry and literature, she recommended Jin Yong’s novels to a book agent in 2012.“It was mainly because of the quality of the writing and also because of his status in Chinese culture. The publisher in Britain was very excited to see there was such a big beloved author who still hadn’tbeen translated into English, at least not by a trade publisher, ”she recalled.“Of course it does make me nervous that the translation will be read against the original in a way that most translations don ’t. So I have taken on the task with a humble heart, ”she said.The Times called the book she translated “hugely entertaining ”and selected it as Book of the Month.24.What can we learn from the passage?A.Jin Yong ’s Legends of the Condor Heroes was published on Thursday.B.With the pen name Louis Cha, Jin Yong is the best-selling Chinese author.C.A Hero Born is considered as successful as Lord Of The Rings.D.Anna Holmwood has translated most of Jin Yong ’s brilliant novels.25.What’s the attitude of Holmwood towards Jin Yong?A. GratefulB. IndifferentC. CriticalD. Admiring26.In the second paragraph commissioned“” probably means_____.A. appointedB. advocatedC. distributedD. begged27.Where is the text probably taken from?A. A book review.B. A news report.C. A magazine.D. A martial arts novel.CIn the online world, it ’s very difficult to talk to Chinese people without using emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis? The result is based on a report released by Tencent’s WeChat, China ’s most popular messaging app, on its official weibo account on Wednesday.揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语试题第3页（共10页）Specifically, for users who were born in the 2000s, their favorite WeChat emoji would probablybe the widely used “facepalm”, rumored to be based on the famous Hong Kong movie starStephen Chow. They also may be a night owl without much sleep, while iced beverages and dessertsare their cup of tea.For China’s post-90s WeChat users, they are likely to get out of bed later in the morning compared with other groups, and the emoji “face with tears of joy ”may rule their online social life. Also, their reading materials have shifted from entertainment and gossip three years ago to the current relationship and lifestyle pieces.For those born in the 1980s, their tastes have remained the same, as they are still fond ofreading news on national affairs. And “smiling widely ”is their emoji of the year.WeChat users born in the 1970s are called the optimistic group, who like to use the emoji“laughing quietly ”and go through their moments frequently every day. Their bed time unusually takes place around 11:30 pm.Users over 55 are the early-bird group with rich entertainment activities in WeChat platforms, suchas looking through moments, reading and shopping. They like to cheer up other age groups, so their favorite emoji is “giving a thumbs-up ”.The report also indicates that WeChat boasts more than 1.08 billion active users with 45 billion messages being sent and 410 million calls getting through the app each day in 2018. In addition to covering users’socializing, WeChat has gradually come into our daily lives. Compared to the year before, people used WeChat 4.7 times more to purchase public transport tickets, and 2.9 times more to pay for medical expenses. Also, the app was used 1.5 times more over the previous year to pay for meals, with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ranked as the top three cities in dining purchasesthrough WeChat.28. Which of the following emojis do users born in the 1980s prefer to use according to the passage?A. B. C. D.29.What can we know about the WeChat users born in the 1970s?A.They are likely to get out of bed late in the morning.B.They like to give a thumb up to cheer up other age groups.C. They prefer to read materials about entertainment and gossip.D . They are called the optimistic group and usually go to bed at about 11:30 pm.揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语试题第4页（共10页）30. How is the last paragraph organized?A. By following time orderB. By inferringC. By listing numbersD. By analyzing cause and effect31.What might be the best title for the text?A.Various meanings of emojis.B.A wonderful way to send messagesC.Wise adoptions of emojisD.Emoji usage reveals your age groupDLiving abroad has a great impact on everyone. It makes most people more flexible, open-minded and relaxed. More often than not people adapt so well to their new surroundings that they pick up habits from their host country.People quickly start casually incorporating foreign words into their vocabulary. I know plenty of foreigners who would use the Chinese words for so-so (Mamahuhu), or annoying (Mafan) casually while speaking their mother tongue or English. Most people wouldn ’teven notice that they added some Chinese words into their word pool until they go home and get constantly questioned about it. Another popular habit from China is to start using chopsticks.Then there are the more unusual habits. One of my German friends stopped asking people about their age, but rather asks about their zodiac sign.While I am in Beijing, I seldom really realize that I also have picked up some Chinese habits. But every time I go back home, I notice them. For instance, I am not used to tipping anymore. Since it isnot common to give a tip in a bar or restaurant in China, I have completely let go of that habit. In Germany, this earns me a lot of angry stares since you would usually tip around three to 10 yuan there. But since I am not used to this German habit anymore, I require the waiters to give me back even the smallest amount of change. Additionally, in China I stopped carrying cash with me since using mobile payments is just too convenient. Sadly, my home country is still a very cash-based society, with hardly any mobile payment methods available and even using your debit card ( 借记卡 ) can be a challenge at times. So, whenever I am in a caf , restaurantéor bar with friends, I will have to borrow cash from them because I always forget to bring my wallet with me.Another thing I very much got used to in China, is that most restaurants have no problem if you bring outside food or drinks as long as you still order something. In Europe, this is a total no-go. At first, I felt very guilty when I brought outside drinks into a restaurant in Beijing, but now it seems I got too used to it. Already more than once I was scolded for bringing my own drink into a restaurant in Germany and one time the waiter even made me leave. Furthermore, in China, I highly appreciate that 揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英语试题第5页（共10页）getting tap water for free is the standard. On my last trip through Europe, I asked on multiple”occasions for tap water and always received the same answer, “No free tap water. Y ou have to payfor water. 32. What can be inferred from the passage?A. People in China have a habit of asking about others ’zodiac sign.B. People are not used to tipping in Germany when dining out.C. People prefer to use debit card when shopping in Germany.D. People can bring drinks into restaurants if they tip in Beijing.33. The underlined phrase “word pool ”is closest in meaning to _____.A. memoryB. vocabularyC. habitsD. custom34.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Waiters tend to get angry when the author doesn ’ttip in his home country.B.Living abroad may make people relaxed and pick up some new habits.C.In Germany people still like to bring cash with them when shopping.D.The author began to use mobile payment when going back home.35.What is the passage mainly about?A. Learning to live like a ChineseB. Cultural diversityC. Adapting to Chinese habitsD. Cultural difference第二节（共5小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。

2019-2020学年揭阳第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AArtificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets fromBangaloretoDelhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels inDelhiwill soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A. Deep Text.B. Vi.C. Wordsmith.D. Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A. Produce a detailed report.B. Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C. Book a ticket ahead of time.D. Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BWhile the arts can' t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’ s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.4. What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.5. What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.6. What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Essentials of Symphony No. 9C. Moving artfully through crisesD. Joy in the eyes of BeethovenCANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is whatmakes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).8. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.9. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.10. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.11. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.DBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905—she was the first woman to receive it, and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel, a rich millionaire, by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary. Although she only worked for him for a few weeks, she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years. When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope, she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress. When Alfred Nobel died in 1896, his will included the establishment of a peace prize, thanks to Bertha von Suttner’s influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic (贵族) military family, but she spent the second half of her life working for peace. She wrote books, attended peace conferences, gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary, as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland. Her novel Lay Down your Arms, was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time, and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe. Its end to war theme was both the ambition (抱负) and the most important goalin the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didn’t work hard to establish lasting peace institutions. She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world, but two months after she died, World War I broke out. A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize, nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems. But like Bertha von Suttner did, many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that it’s time to put an end to war.12. Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A. She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B. She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C. She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D. She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.13. Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttner’s _____________.A. efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B. family background and work experiences.C. writing career and life experiences.D. ambition and goals in life.14. What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A. It was based on a true story.B. It recorded Bertha von Suttner’s daily life.C. It was about an aristocratic military family.D. It showed Bertha von Suttner’s wish for peace.15. What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A. Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B. She failed to found peace institutions.C. She successfully predicted awar.D. She lost her life in World War I.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学年揭阳市第一中学高三英语模拟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AA brother and a sister have been reunited (重逢) after more than 60 years, thanks to a letter in the Welwynand Hatfield Times. For years John Hannant kept a photo of his long-lost sister, hoping they would meet again.Margery, the eldest of three children, had signed up with the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort, when John was still a baby.The family lost touch and as many years passed only a single letter gave a clue to her whereabouts (下落). The clue was enough for a WHT reader to recognize Margery and put the family back in touch.John, 67, said he had been searching for a long time and a friend suggested writing to the paper.“That’s the one that made it, the letter to the paper,” he said. “It’s like a dream that comes true. The last time we ever heard from Margery was in 1953 after the terrible floods. She wrote home to know if we were all right.My sister Dorothy wrote back, but Margery had moved again and never got the letter.”Having retired from his job as a gardener at Park House, Mr Hannant decided to take action.He and his wife Doreen traveled to Margery’s home in Chelwood Avenue, Hatfield, which she shares with her husband Jack Cooke.Now 88, Margery was recovering from her heart operation, but immediately recognized her brother. John said, “It’s something I never thought that was going to happen but I always hoped it would.” AS well as finding his sister, John has also discovered he now has a nephew, a niece and six grandnieces and grandnephews.1.The headline of the news would be “________”.A.An unforgettable and moving experienceB.The Hannant family lost touch because of warC.A brother and a sister reunited after 60 yearsD.The importance of a letter to WHT2.Margery left her family because ________.A.she attended the air schoolB.she joined the Royal Air ForceC.she had to feed her familyD.a big flood hit her hometown3.Who helped the family reunite after many years?A.Margery’s husband Jack CookeB.The photographer of the photo of Margery.C.A neighbour of Mr Hannant.D.A reader of WHT.BPeople saved a 20-foot orca (虎鲸) that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour, labor-intensive life-saving operation. Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th. The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m. local time. Chance Strickland, the captain of a private yacht in Alaska, and his crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area. People on other boats stopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal. “There were tears coming out of its eyes,” Mr. Strickland told the local newspaper. “It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on the orca, which seemed to liven it up. It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was called in, which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca, which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded (搁浅) for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean. The group efforts of Strickland’s crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.4. Why did birds circle above the orca?A. They were eager to eat it.B. They wished to protect it.C. They were attracted by the people.D. They wanted to find a place to rest.5. What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A. Posted pictures online.B. Called friends for help.C. Took action to save it.D. Videoed the trapped animal.6. Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?A. To express its eager for water.B. To extend its thanks to people.C. To call out to its fellow whales.D. To show its power and sadness.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Killer Whale Got SavedB. The Orca Inspired KindnessC. Combined Efforts WantedD. Animals and Humans UnitedCA young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the 1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.8. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.C. She wanted to draw public's attention.D. She thought it fashionable and unique.9. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?A. Surprised.B. Confused.C. Favorable.D. Doubtful.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.11. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?A. Shy and lucky.B. Kind and brave.C. Clever and outstanding.D. Gifted and optimistic.DMost children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens. During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing, ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration, many teens with ADHD have problems in school. Grades may fall, especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment. It’s not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework, lose textbooks, and become bored with their daily class work. Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive, not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers. They may cut in on their teacher and classmates. Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often, teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand. This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates. This lack of attention to what they’re doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams, after-school activities, and learning teams. Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying, too. But, not all children with ADHD have trouble getting along with others. If your child does, you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenager’s life. As a parent you should discover your teen’s troubles as early as possible. The earlier your child’s troubles are discovered, the more successful the following steps can be.12. What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A. To list the types of ADHD.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To show the author’s opinion.D. To explain the causes of ADHD.13. What does the underlined word “fidgety” probably mean in paragraph 2?A. Clever.B. Noisy.C. Restless.D. Lazy.14. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways to deal with ADHD.B. Effects of ADHD on teens.C. Teens’ school performances.D. Demands of school work.15. What may the following paragraph talk about?A. How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B. The importance of healthy peer relationships.C. How many children are suffering from ADHD. D. Different opinions about treating ADHD in teens.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学年揭阳第一中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Rechargeable Go!☑The digital sound processing chip(芯片) provides clear sound and makes speech easier to understand with less whistling sound☑Never replace batteries again!Full Charge Gives 16 Hours of Use! (Free Charging Station Included)☑Easy On/ Off Button☑Automatic Noise Reduction and Feedback Canceler☑100% Money Back Guarantee5 Star Reviews☑☑☑☑☑Amazing!"My sisters had all given up hope that our elderly mother would hear us clearly again. And then we took a chance. We're so glad we did. They've been amazing for her, and for our entire family."-Karen M.The new HearClear GO Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aids feature advanced digital technology at an unbelievably affordable price! The GO has the same key elements that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out fancy bells and whistles that increase cost and require expensive adjustments. You'll be happier saving much money!Your lightweight GO hearing aids are amazingly convenient! With the GO'S charging station, you won't have to keep replacing tiny hearing aid batteries, and the GO is pre-programmed for most mild to moderate hearing loss-no costly professional adjustments needed.You can spend thousands on an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $ 239 on a hearing aid that's great for most mild to moderate hearing loss (only $ 199 each when you buy a pair). We're so sure you'll be happy with your new hearing aids.1. Which is the feature of the GO?A. It removes noises.B. It has separate on/ off buttons.C. It includes small batteries.D. It focuses on practical functions.2. Why does the author refer to Karen?A. To prove the GO's popularity.B. To explain the GO'S function.C. To convey the family's amazement.D. To show the GO'S high performance.3. How much do you pay for a pair of the GO?A. $ 199.B. $ 239.C. $ 398.D. $ 478.BAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we remember better. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes tospeed, they add.4. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets5. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking6. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingCThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.What’s more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer andmanager. “I can tell you with certainty it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.8. What can we know from paragraph one?A. Some people like to play football on the Moon.B. The game called cuju was given new rules today.C. Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D. Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.9. According to the author, there are ________ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 610. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Football is round.B. Football is more than just a sport.C. Our planet is shaped like a football.D. What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To talk about the history of football.B. To express his/her love of football.C. To explain why football is such a popular game.D. To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.DKids often admire well-known celebrities, putting posters of their favorite musicians, movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls. But rarely does a young person get to meet or talk to their idol. Yet for one young tennis player - Coco Gauff - her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!Coco was born on March 13, 2004. At the age of 4, she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV. Coco began playing at 7 and showed a real talent for the sport. When young Coco turned 10, she began training at a tennis centre run by Venus's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. He still remembers the first time he met Coco. He says, “She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit. ” Convinced of her talent, Mouratoglou sponsored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France. While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019, she received a call that would change her plans and her life!Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest players to ever qualify. Before she knew it she was on her way to London. After arriving, she received another surprise. For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would beplaying her lifelong hero, Venus Williams! The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus in two straight sets! Afterwards, Gauff shook Venus's hand, thanked her and said, “I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. " After the match, Venus said of Gauff, “I think the sky is the limit；it really is. " Venus said, “I feel honored that I was on her wall [as a poster] at some point in her life. Soon she will be on other girls' walls. It's nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation. "12. What can we learn about Coco from the text?A. She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.B. She went to academy at the age of 7.C. She had played against William before 10.D. She beat William at the age of 1513. Which of the following can best describe Coco?A. Talented and modest.B. Lucky and responsible.C. Proud and hard-working.D. Respectful and cheerful.14. What can we infer from Venus's words?A. Coco had reached her limits.B. Coco would rise to fame after the match.C. Coco's poster would be passed on.D. Coco had once visited her home.15. What can be a suitable title for the text ?A. Coco Gauff：Tennis's Next Superstar.B. Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.C. What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.D. The Significance of Admiring an Idol.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。