2020届高三下学期英语模拟测试题、诊断性测试题、月考试题(二)含听力链接

高三年级第二次月考英语考试（2020-2021学年度）总分：150分完卷时间：120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What does Mr. Taylor do?A．He is a dentist. B．He is a new teacher.C．He is an actor.2．Where are the speakers?A．At an apartment. B．At a coffee bar. C．At a hotel.3．What can we learn from the conversation?A．The woman wants to clean the room.B．Linda comes to help the man every day.C．The room hasn't been cleaned since Linda came.4．What does the woman mean?A．Her room isn't the messy one.B．She shares her room with Joan.C．She would like to change subject.5．What do we learn from this conversation?A．The man doesn't like Mr. Smith.B．The man doesn't understand the lesson.C．The man doesn't like Mr. Smith's lesson.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

河南省实验中学2020届高三英语下学期二测模拟考试试题（含解析）一、阅读理解：ATraditions of giving middle names vary around the world.ScotlandMiddle names are actually a fairly recent discovery in Scotland. However, as the practice has become popular around the world, it has become pretty common for Scottish babies to have middle names. Because last names in Scotland are generally associated with their family roots, and first names usually describe a physical characteristic, many parents see a middle name as an opportunity to give their baby a slightly more creative name.Spain and Latin AmericaIn Spain and Latin America, a middle name is a way to break free from the cultural code governing first names. In some countries, even first names are legislated(立法) to be of Christian origin. In Chile, most girls are named Maria, after the Virgin Mary, so the middle name is used in practice for differentiation. Maria is the most common name in the Spanish-speaking world, so in all Spanish-speaking countries the middle name takes on great significance.RussiaIn Russia, both boys and girls are given middle names based on their father's first name. For boys, the middle name usually has ovich, or evich, added to its ending. For girls, the middle patronymic(从父名衍生出的名字) name usually has ovna, or evna, added to its ending. People in Russia are often referred to by both their first and middle names, sort of the way parents in America use their children's full names when they're trying to get their attention(or yell at them). Close friends in Russia often don't use their first names completely, and use only patronymic names, when talking to each other.AustraliaAccording to Law Buddy, an Australian legal advice service, child naming lawsin Australia allow Birth Registrars to refuse to register baby names that to be offensive to register to careless, inappropriate, ridiculous. They do allow for children to get a middle name, which is typically reserved for the mother's maiden name(娘家姓),provided, of course, that the mother's maiden name is not offensive, careless, inappropriate, or ridiculous.1. What do we know about giving middle names in Scotland?A. It needs to be based on their family roots.B. It's opposed by the elderly in the countryC. It mainly describes a baby's appearance.D. It didn't become common until not long ago2. What role do middle names in the Spanish-speaking countries play?A. Showing family roots.B. Showing their unique culture.C. Describing a physical characteristic.D. Allowing people to have different names3. What is a typical feature of middle names in Russia?A. They usually have the same ending.B. They're usually very creative names.C. They're usually difficult to remember.D. They're based on their father's middle name.4. What should parents in Australia consider when naming their children?A. Avoiding a middle name.B. Avoiding registering baby names.C. Using the mother's proper maiden name.D. Using an unusual name for differentiation. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A 4. C 【解析】这是一篇说明文。

2020届高三第二学期英语模拟试卷第一部分听力(满分30)1.What is the cause of the woman’s quietness?A. The violent film.B. Her tiredness.C. The crowded theater.2.How does the man know about animals?A. From books.B. On TVC. Through the Internet.3.What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Give her ID card to him.B. Move a table.C. Sign for a parcel.4.Why doesn’t the man want to eat?A.He’s feeling a little sick.B.He doesn’t like the food.C. He ate something just now.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A picnic.B. The weather.C. A forecast.听第 6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。

6.Why doesn’t the man want the telephone sales job?A.It needs working long hours.B.It is not suitable for him.C.It doesn’t pay well.7.What does the man think of the job on the ship?A. Attractive.B. Boring.C. Tiring.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。

8.What does the woman advise the man to focus on?A. The price.B. The quality.C. The model.9.What will the speakers do next?A. Continue to shop.B. Visit a gym.C. Go to the cashier.听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。

2020届4月份内部特供卷高三英语（二）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。

从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When do the speakers plan to get to the sports meet? A. At 7:45.B. At 8:00.C. At 8:15.2. What does the woman want from the store? A. Cookies.B. Milk.C. Peanut butter.3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A CD by Johnny.B. A present for Molly.C. A famous musician.4. Why does the man suggest the Fairmont Hotel? A. For its price.B. For its location.C. For its size.5. What is the man doing? A. Waiting for a call.B. Calling his neighbor.C. Opening a window.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

成都市2020届高中毕业班第二次诊断性检测英语试题（精校版）第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第-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。

Castle Rock, Colorado, is in the Front Range between Denver and Colorado Springs. The town was first settled in the 1870s and named for the rock formation on its western edge. More than 5,400 acres o[ open space, 250 acres of parks and 57 miles of trails surround the town. Castle Rock offers many activities throughout the year. Douglas County FairgroundsThe Douglas County holds a rodeo every August. Many activities are held in the city during the rodeo, including 4-H exhibits, animal shows and the farm yard, a hands-on educational area providing information about animals and agriculture. Local singing and dancing acts perform on the Community Stage. Carnival rides and games ensure that children have fun.Town RecreationActivities Castle Rock Recreation Center features 84. 000 square feet of fun, including a leisure pool complete with water slides, spa and lazy river. Rent one of the meeting rooms and host your child' s birthday party. Introduce your child to cooking basics through classes such as Little Chefs, Holiday Cooking Arts, Just Desserts and Iron Chefs. Discounts with membership cards.Metzler Ranch ParkMetzler Ranch Park features many outdoor activities for children. Kids can join a youth baseball or softball league, ride a bike along the paved path or swing and climb on the playground equipment. Bring your child's in-line skates and glide along one of two in-line hockey rinks or try out skills at the lighted skate park. Discounts book online.Theatre of DreamsTheatre of Dreams is a 72-scat theater that presents magic and illusion entertainment. Two professional magicians founded the theater. Children especially enjoy the family-oriented shows. The facility can be rented for special events such as birthday parties and bar mitzvahs. Reserve in advance.21. Which of the following offers ice sport?A. Town Recreation.B. Metzler Ranch Park.C Theatre of Dreams. D. Douglas County Fairgrounds.22. What do Town Recreation and Theatre of Dreams have in common?A They have various classes for kids. B. They offer discounts for the members.C. They provide service for special events.D. They are not open to kids unaccompanied.23. Who would most probably be interested in Castle Rock?A. College graduates.B. Retired citizens.C. Newly- married couples.D. Parents with kids.BPeople often ask how I decide where lo go, and I usually get hesitated with my response, as I don' t actually have an answer to that. For more than three years, I have been making movements with the universe, traveling from location to location at seemingly random intervals.A friend of mine posted a Facebook status asking if anybody was interested in a job teaching English in China. So I jumped on a coming plane. Walking into my first class, I was bombed by 16 strange children who couldn't understand a single word out of my mouth. When I walked out of my last class, six months later, I had made a personal connection with them. Some of my students could barely speak Chinese or English. But somehow, through determination and force, we connected.Every class was not only a lesson in English, but in good fellowship, being a role model, being a parent, and being a friend. I became a father to some, an older brother to others. I was loved and adored, feared and hated. I had to learn discipline, and not only how to deal it out, but how to discipline and conduct myself as a role model. But in between the discipline, I had to make learning a fun experience. And they forgave me when I yelled or got upset. And when they threw temper or bruised their knee or missed their mommy, I forgave them, kissed their bruises better, and gave them a shoulder to cry on.Teaching English in China is, by far, the most emotionally rewarding and fulfilling thing I've ever challenged myself to do. I have walked away from this job with a softened heart, knowing that I have made a difference in so many lives. I want that. I want my teachings to be reciprocal because they taught me how to unconditionally open my heart and how lo be a more 1oving and patient person.24. What can we learn about the writer before he came to China?A. He didn't have a fixed job.B. He was a professional writer.C He worked in a travel agency. D. He taught in a language school.25. What was the situation like when the author met his students for the first time?A. Hard.B. Exciting.C. Touching.D. Inspiring.26. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 3?A. He was casual and patient.B. He was responsible but sensitive.C. He was cautious but bad-tempered.D. He was self-reflective and considerate.27, What does the underlined word “reciproc al” in Paragraph 4 most probably m ean?A. Beneficial.B. Interacted. C Encouraging. D. Acceptable,CAfrican penguins ( Spheniscus demer sus) bear the unfortunate nickname “ jackass penguins” because they communicate through honking, donkey-like sounds. Laugh at them if you like, but a new study suggests that their jackass language act actually follows the same basic rules as ours.In the study published in the journal Biology Letters, researchers recorded nearly 600 vocalizations (发声) from 28 adult male penguins living in Italian zoos. (Males tend to vocalize 8 lot during the mating period, whichis why the researchers turned to this population). The scientists knew from previous research that African penguins bonk using three distinct types of sound, similar to human syllables (音节), when greeting one another, mating，or defending territory. But the researchers wanted to know whether those “s y llables” foll owed two common linguistic (语言学的) rules.One of those rules, called Zipf's law in short, was proposed in 1945 by the linguist George Zipf. The law states that the more frequently a word is used in any language, the shorter it t ends to be (think of words like “the,”“to” and “of” in English). Previous studies have analyzed more than 1. 000 world languages for evide nce of Zipf’s 1aw. and the rule holds up in all of then.The other rule, known as the Menzerath-Altmann law, says that the longer a word or phrase is, the shorter its comtuponen1 syllables are, while shorter words are more likely to have longer syllables. The word “o nom atopoeia,” for exa mple, is made of six very short syllable s, while “couch”is made of one longer one. Previous studies have shown that nonhuman primates (灵长类动物) follow both these rules when they communicate with each other. but what about jackass penguins?The researchers in the new study found that, yes, the songs of the male jackass penguin conform to both Zipf's and Menzerath- Altmann? s laws; The shortest calls tended to be the most common, and the longest phrases were made up of the shortest syllables. This jackass study provided the first nonprimate evidence that these common linguistic pal1erns extend into the animal kingdom, the authors wrote, and that' s nothing to hem and haw at.28. Why did the researchers choose adult male jackass penguins?A. They can vocalize different kinds of sounds.B. They are more accessible than other penguins.C. They communicate with each other through honking.D). They make sounds frequently during the mating period.29. What does the author try to express by mentioning the words “the”,“to” and“o f” in English?A. George Zipf's idea is reasonable.B. These words are extremely simple.C. Previous studies ate very meaningful.D. English is quite similar to other languages.30. Which of the following fully explains what the Menzerath- Altmann law means?A. Egg and food.B. Contradictory and shout.C. Learn and earn.D. Discrimination and prescription.31. What conclusion has the new study made?A. Many languages follow the same linguistic rules.B. How Jackass penguins communicate wi1h each other.C. Jackass penguins obey linguistic rules similar to those of humans.D. ZipF's law and Menzerath Alumann law are commonly applied rules.DMuch of the information that is sent back from space is useless. Pictures taken by satellites orbiting the Earth might take days to download, only to show lots of cloud hiding the area of interest. The subject matter may also be surrounded by irrelevant information.Processing data in space before sending back would reduce unnecessary information, but this can be tricky. Rays in the universe randomly flip the ones and zeroes that computers operate on, introducing unpredictable errors. High levels of radiation can also damage electronic circuits (电子电路). KP Labs, based in Poland, is building a satellite to overcome some of these problems. Their device, called Inuition-1. is controlled by a neural network, a form of artificial intelligence modeled on the human brain.Intuition- l will be equipped with a hyperspectral imager (超光谱成像仪), which takes 150 pictures of every scene it looks at. Each picture is at a different frequency, so contains different information. The neural network pieces these together using powerful graphics chips (芯片) hardened against radiation. The developers have also built error correction into their software. But instead of sending back every bit of image data, the satellite will summarize what the user requests as useful information. This might, for instance, be a heat map showing areas o[ weeds in a field or the location of a forest fire. Reducing the data loud means that. some of the information can be sent live.The satellite will be used to prove that a hardened neural network can survive in space. This could pave the way for other space applications. For example, the Curiosity rover (探测器) on Mars was successfully upgraded in 2016 with a set of algorithms to detect “interesting” rocks for investigation, instead of picking them randomly. A neural network could provide future rovers and deep-space probes with a better ability to make decisions.The neural network and hyperspectral imager have already been built and tested by KP labs. They will go into a satellite body being constructed by Clyde Space. After that there will be more intelligence in space.32. Why docs the author say processing data in the universe can be very tricky?A Rays and radiation disturbs data processing.B. The pictures taken by satellites are not so clear.C. The data to be processed are not accurate enough.D. Processing data in the universe is time-consuming.33. What do we learn about Intuition-l?A. ]t can take pictures much faster.B. It can survive much longer in space.C. It can correct mistakes from users’ request.D. It can improve the stability of data processing.34. What does the underlined phrase “p ave t he way” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Set an example.B. Remove barriers.C. Reduce the cost.D. Increase the efficiency.35. What's the text mainly about?A. The ways of dealing with data.B. The importance of collecting data.C The upgrade of processing space images.D. The potential influence of Al in the universe. .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人空白处的最住选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

2020届高三英语下学期第二次诊断考试试题（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）第一部分阅读理解（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。

AHolidays1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?A. Choose the holiday in Devon.B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre.C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2020.D. Visit Acapulco a nd Hawaii.2. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2020?A. You can have free meals on deck every day.B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.3. At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners’ costs of ￡57 do n ot cover ___________.A. foodB. roomsC. body exercisesD. walking shoesBOne morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest （卑微的）to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty c hair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concer ned that he might have no money and not be able to afford so mething to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,“May I get you something?”“A coffee would be nice.”Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he ac cepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished h im well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my fr iends. He asked,“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”“Who?”“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs. ” I could hardly believe it. I was buying, off ering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s ri chest and most powerful men!My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.4. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?A. Unfriendly.B. Untidy.C. Gentle.D. Kind.5. The author bought coffee for the old man becauseA. he thought the old man was poorB. he wanted to start a conversationC. he intended to show his politenessD. he would like t o thank the old man6. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his frie nd?A. Proud.B. Pitiful.C. Surprised.D. Regretful.7. What message is mainly expressed in the story?A. We should learn to be generous.B. It is honorable to help those in need.C. People in high positions are not like what we expect.D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.CRubbish is a major kind of environmental pollution. Each pers on produces about two kilograms of rubbish in our homes a d ay. And this is only a small part of all the rubbish we produce. We also create waste in industry.Have you wondered what happens to the rubbish? Most of it i s buried in landfills (垃圾填埋地) or burned. Less than 25% of our waste is recycled.A landfill is carefully designed and it is built into or on top of th e ground. Rubbish buried in landfills is cut off from the surrou nding environment (groundwater, air, rain, etc).One problem with landfills is that they cover a lot of land spac e. If they are not well-built, there is a high risk of polluting the land and water. Some people also say that landfills remove materials for ever. As a result, the materials that can be reused are wasted.Burning rubbish in factories is another way to cut out waste. B urning reduces 95% of the waste. And if poisonous materials are removed, and burning is completed at controlled temperat ures, it is possible to do so without causing too much pollution . Some factories could even produce electricity from the burni ng process.Not all of the rubbish can be burned, so we have to separate i t before we burn it. However, separation costs a lot of money. Another problem with burning rubbish is that what is left after burning is poisonous. How to safely deal with it is a continuing problem.Before the mid-20th century, landfills were the main way to deal with waste. I n the late 20th century, other ways like recycling have been introduced to help reduce global pollution.Maybe in the near future, with combined efforts, scientists will find a better way to dispose rubbish and cut out waste, like re cycling things. But anyway, mountains of rubbish from life eve ry day is a huge burden for any country.8. What is the advantage of burying rubbish in landfills?A. Producing electricity.B. Reusing the materials buried in landfills.C. Reducing 95% of the waste.D. Cutting off rubbish from the surrounding environment.9. Paragraph 6 is mainly about _________.A. the separation of rubbishB. the problems with burning rubbishC. the safety of burning rubbishD. the cost of burn ing rubbish10. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. rubbish should be separated when it is burningB. landfills are too dangerous to be built too manyC. there’re advantages and disadvantages about burning rubb ishD. developed countries are better at dealing with rubbish11. After the last paragraph, what is the author likely to talk ab out next?A. Pollution.B. Landfills.C. Recycling.D. Environment.DIt cannot be denied that we all want to succeed, whether it is i n losing weight or learning the guitar. For those who have trie d and failed, success seems difficult to understand. Why does one person succeed where another person fails? I have mad e a list of four habits to help set goals and achieve them. Identify your core valuesFinding your core values is in line with creating inner motivatio n. Sit and reflect on what you value most. Pick a handful of thi ngs and actually write them down. Remind yourself of your val ues every day, and reflect on whether you are honoring those values through your work.Pick a goal and focus on itChoose one goal to start something large enough that will giv e you a sense of accomplishment, while adjusting well to your core values. Focus is key here. The more focused you are on one goal, the higher chance you have of success.If you perform a great many tasks at a time, you might never complete your projects because they will take far too long.Set a deadline for successTo set a date or deadline for success is meaningful and neces sary. Identify when you hope to achieve your goal. Keep it rea listic, while not giving you too much time. By setting a time lim it, you are making the process more real and planned.Stick to your goal.Failure can’t be avoided to some extent when you take risks, by its very definition, the desire to succeed means you are ris king failure. Many people tend to give up far too early. Don’t f all into this trap! Remember your mindset （心态） earlier. Know it will happen. A failure is merely you worki ng out the details, and learning what works and what doesn’t. Use failure. Treat it as a good thing, and march on!In your lifetime, you have many opportunities to succeed. Whil e in the process you may encounter （遭遇） plenty of failures, but on condition that you stick to the fo ur habits above, you will be absolutely successful sooner or la ter.12. You would have a better chance to succeed if you ______ ___.A. reflect on your goal moreB. are more concentrated on a goalC. are more eager to succeedD. try your best to avoid f ailure13. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. People are all eager to succeed in life.B. Realizing core values can make inner motivation.C. You are bound to succeed if you follow the four habits.D. failure is sometimes not a bad thing.14. What does the underlined word “it” in the passage refer to ?A. detail.B. Failure.C. Goal.D. Success.15. The best title for the passage could be _________.A. Four Habits to Help You SucceedB. Make the right decisionC. Failure is the mother of successD. Find the core val ues of success第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020高考第二次模拟考试试卷含答案听力材料英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。

1. What is the weather going to be like?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. How does the man suggest going to the park?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By bike.3. When will the company bus pass by?A. At 8:30.B. At 8:45.C. At 9:00.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.5. What does the woman decide to do?A. Come back another time.B. Buy other flowers instead.C. Go to another shop.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2020年高三年级模拟测试英语试卷2【含答案】第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15分，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AFor children living in Germany the first day of kindergarten is filled with sweets and surprises! It is a day of celebration for the whole family. Like American children, German children start the first day dressed in their best clothes. After that, their day is very different.In Germany parents go to the school with their children on the first day. That way the child is not alone. The parents stay at the school the whole day.When they arrive each child receives a zuckertute. A zuckertute is a cone-shaped goodie package filled with toys and sweets. The top is covered with flowers. It is usually large and sometimes stands as tall as the child! The zuckertute is brought to school by the parents before the school day begins. It is tradition for children to have their picture taken holding their zuckertute. Class pictures are also taken on the first day of school. The first day is spent exploring the classroom and getting to know one another.When the day is over, children and parents go home for a family party. The party usually takes place at home, but sometimes it is held at a restaurant. Brothers, sisters, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles are invited to the party. In small towns neighbors even come to congratulate the child. Everyone brings gifts for the guest of honor.This is how it was 60 years ago when my mother was a young girl in Germany, and these traditions are still observed today. It is a sweet celebration for everyone, especially for the children!21. What do Germany parents do on their children’s first day of school?A. They celebrate the day with their children.B. They send their children to school and then go to work.C. They hold a family party in their children’s school.D. They bring their children’s zuckertute to the school.22. What is a zuckertute?A. A family party.B. A bunch of flowers.C. A class picture.D. A package filled with gifts.23. What does the author think of the family party?A. The teachers should be invited to the party.B. The party is a surprise for everyone.C. It is a good memory for the children.D. It is out of date now.24. What does the underlined word “observed” in Paragraph 5 mean?A. watchedB. celebratedC. obeyedD. discussedBAshley Power’s mother bought a computer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen, she was surfing the Internet regularly, but she couldn’t find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. And one day she thought, “If I had my own website, I’d make it a really interesting site for teenagers.”So, when Ashley was sixteen, she launched her own website, called GooseHead. She had no idea how big a success it would be, but three years later, the site was the most successful teen site in the USA! It was getting 100,000 hits every day, and Ashley had about 30 employees.After a few years, the website closed down. Then Ashley, who lives in Los Angeles, was asked to write a book called The GooseHead Guide to Life. The book is about how to design a website and start a business. It begins with a section called “All About Ashley,” where Ashley tells readers what it is like to be the boss of a company when you are only sixteen. “I was so happy. But it was crazy in a lot of ways. I got very stressed. I mean, I was only sixteen—I didn’t even have a car! If you were sixteen and you had your own company, you’d be stressed, too!”In an interview Ashley gave advice to teenagers who wanted to start their own business, “Just be strong and have your dreams and work hard at them. And don’t listen when hear ‘no’, because I heard ‘no’ a lot. Just keep going until you hear ‘yes’!”25. For what purpose did Ashley create GooseHead?A. She wanted to create an interesting site for teenagers.B. She wanted to surf the Internet regularly.C. She wanted to launch a company.D. She hoped to earn much money.26. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?A. Ashley had no idea how to run a company.B. Ashley’s website was a big success.C. Why Ashley had so many employees.D. How Ashley designed her website.27. What can we know about Ashley?A. She closed down her website because she was tired.B. She doesn’t follow the advice of other people.C. She regretted having started her business.D. She is strong and always has her dream.CFor a lot of people, winning the lottery is the American dream. But for many lottery winners, the reality can turn out to be more like a nightmare. William Post won $16.2 million in the Pennsylvania lottery in 1988 but now lives simply on his Social Security.“I wish it’d never happened. It was a total nightmare”, explains Post. Both friends and family went as far as going to court to try and get their hands on his money. His brother Jeffery was arrested and imprisoned in Florida for hiring a hit man to kill him, hoping to inherit a share of the winnings. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, his other siblings bothered him until he eventually agreed to invest in their businesses. These ventures brought no money back, and resulted in further tension on his relationship with his brothers and sisters.Post says after his win he went wild. He bought expensive cars and all sorts of electronic gadgetry. On bad advice, he also borrowed money in advance of actually receiving his lottery win. Within a year of winning his fortune, he was $1million in debt.Post even spent time in jail for firing a gun over the head of a bill collector. Post admitted he was both careless and foolish, and tried too hard to please his family. He eventually declared bankruptcy.Now he lives quietly on a $450 a month disability pension and food stamps. He spends much of his day watching classic movies on television. But Post isn’t complaining. He’s content. “I’ve got peace of mind and you never realize how valuable that is until you lose it,” he says. “Lotteries don’t mean anything to me.”28. Why was Post’s winning the lottery a nightmare ?A. His former girlfriend accused him for the money.B. His family got their hands on the money.C. His investment bought no money back.D. Winning the lottery ruined his life.29. Why was Post sent into prison?A. He got his money back by violence.B. He threatened a bill collector with a gun.C. He failed to pay off his debt on time.D. He tried to hurt his family members.30. We can infer from the last paragraph that _______.A. Post isn’t content with his present lifeB. Post’s nightmare has come to an endC. Post gets on well with his familyD. Post is addicted to watching movies31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Evil MoneyB. Money Means EverythingC. A Shameful FamilyD. Riches to RagsDAre you a messy eater, who always ends up with bits of food or stains splattered on their clothing? Then perhaps a new pocket washing machine - believed to be the world’s smallest - is the answer to your problems.The newly designed Coton handy washer, produced by Chinese electronics firm Haier, is the same-size as an electric shaver and can remove anything from dirt to those dreaded red wine stains,according to People’s Daily Online.It is powered by three AAA batteries and aims to prevent those frustratingly long waits in the dry cleaners by targeting troublesome stains such as coffee, grass or oil.The device, created by AQUA (a subsidiary of Haier Group in China), is already flying off the shelves in Japan where it costs 10,800 Yen or £60.The portable gadget - which weighs just 200g - uses a method called ‘squeeze washing’ which removes stains in 30 seconds. It works by first applying liquid detergent on a piece of kitchen paper, before washing over it with the nozzle of the Coton device. It then pumps a small amount of water over the stain at 700 beats a minute.Although this pocket-sized device is thought to be the smallest washing machine created, it is not the first invention aimed at cleaning clothes on the go. In 2013, Australian Ash Newland created the ‘Scrubba’, a small bag that can wash laundry in just five minutes.32. What is Coton handy washer?A. A small washing machine.B. A small bag that can wash laundry.C. A newly designed electric shaver.D. A messy eater.33. What makes Coton handy washer very special?A. It is small in size.B. It can clean clothes.C. It is expensive.D. It is powered by batteries.34. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?A. How heavy the Coton handy washer is.B. Why people invent the Coton handy washer.C. How the Coton handy washer works.D. Where people use the Coton handy washer.35. What can we know about the Coton handy washer?A. It is invented in Japan.B. It works faster than the ‘Scrubba’.C. It is useful for messy eaters.D. It uses a lot of water.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。