2020届河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷(三)英语试题

河南省2019-2020学年高三10月最新英语试题精选汇编：短文改错1、河南省南阳市第一中学2202届高三上学期第三次月考Smoking is widespread habit even among teenage students. The number of young smokers are increasing. It is estimated that over 10% of the senior high school students have tried smoking once or more and some of them even steal money from their parent to buy cigarettes, that is terrible.As it is known to all, smoking is harmful for health. And it’s even more harmful to teenage students for it does greatly harm not only to their health but also to their mind.Teenage students are future builders of the country. They should spend their time learn what is useful but keep a healthy lifestyle as well. So it’s high time that teenage smokers make up their minds to give up smoking. 【答案】1.widespread前加a 2. are→is 3.parent→parents4.that→which5. it去掉 6. for→to7. greatly→great8. learn→learning9. but→and10. make→made或在make前加should 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，介绍了吸烟对年轻学生的危害，不仅会伤害年轻人的健康，而且还会伤害他们的思想，呼吁年轻学生戒烟。

2020年许昌市高级中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe following 4 famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, have stood the test of time.The Arnolfini PortraitJan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery,London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.The Starry NightVincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital nearSaint-Remy-de-Provence,Francebetween 1889 and 1890. When theMuseumofModern ArtinNew York Citypurchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.The HarvestersThe Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector fromAntwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art inNew York Citysince 1919.GuernicaGuernica,a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte ReinaSofiainMadrid.1. What do the four paintings have in common?A. They are oil paintings.B. They are kept inNew York.C. They show different people’s lives.D. They are created during 10th century to 19th century.2. What do we know about The Starry Night?A. It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.B. Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.C. A private collector gave it away to the museum.D. It was not famous before 1941.3. Whose painting shows the destruction of war?A. Jan van Eyck.B. Vincent van Gogh.C. Pieter Bruegel.D. Pablo Picasso.BA company called Neuralink has shared a video where a monkey is playing a video game. That' s fairly unusual, but what makes the video even stranger is that the monkey is playing the video game with just his mind.The monkey in the video is called Pager who has two of Neuralink's special "Link" devices(装置)inside his brain. The devices planted in Pager's brain are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick it, which is a normal gaming controller. But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was the most difficult work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence ( AI) to help them decode(解码)Pager's brain signals.The final step was to have a computer make moves inthe video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an “up” signal to the video game.At first, the researchers let Pager keep moving the joystick with his hand, even though it was no longer connected to the computer. But soon Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.Even though Neuralink's work right now focuses on animals and video games, there's a very serious purpose behind it. Neuralink wants to make it possible for humans who have lost the ability to make physical movements to interact with the world around them.4. What are “Link” devices used to do?A. To pick up the arms' and hands' signals.B. To link the computer to the monkey's brain.C. To send out information about the brain's signals.D. To control movements of the arms and hands.5. What challenged scientists most in the study?A. Recording and sending out body signals.B. Training Pager to use the joystick correctly.C. Planting "Link" devices into Pager's brain.D. Matching brain signals to body movements.6. What is Neuralink's real purpose of the study?A. To test artificial intelligence.B. To help those without arms or legs.C. To study how animals play video games.D. To develop more complex video games.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Games for Animals Are Developed.B. Science Proves the Intelligence of Monkeys.C. Monkey Plays Video Games Using His Mind.D. Neuralink Is Leading the World in Technology.COn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were also confused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them11. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeDOne of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.29- year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes — this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.12. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders.B. They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans. D. They have their unique characters.13. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.14. Who showed the least interest in the piano?A. Buttercup and Clarisse.B. Emma.C. Precious.D. Luke.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees' daily life.C. How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年河南省许昌市市一高英语高考预测卷(二）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的AB.C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AOne Story is a non-pofit literary orgnization,devoled to celebrating the art form of the short sories and supporting the writers who write them. If you're skilled at short stories and want to join us, pay attention to the following.Submission Periods: Jan. 15th--May 31st / Sept. Ist--Nov. 14thWhat Kinds of Stories Is One Story Looking for?One Story is seeking literary fiction. Because of our format, we can only accept stories betwen 3.000 and 8,000 words. They can be in any style and on any subject as long as they are good. More importantly, we are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satified.Does One Story Accept Published Material?No. One Story is looking for peviously unpublished material. However, if a story has been published in print outside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online on blogs, personal website,or online literary magazines will not be accepted.Does One Story Consider Translations?Yes. Please include the name of the original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission.How Do I Submit to One Story?We have an automated system for you to send us your work. It will securely send our editors your story and email you a confirmation that it has been received. To use the automated system, you need to have a One Story account.You already have one if you have subscribed to One Story or One Teen Story, joined our mailing list, or submitted a story to either magazine. When you are ready to submit, please vist our Submission Manager.21. One Story judges whether a work is good mainly based on______.A. its themeB. its originalityC. editors' commentsD. reader' response22. What should you do when handing in your work?A. Include your creative inspiration.B. Register an acount beforehand.C. Write a short recommendation for it.D. Attach your pivate information to it.23. What type of writing is this text?A. A story review.B. A press advertisement.C. A submission guide.D. A magazine introduction.BWhen he tells people that he is deaf, Oliver Stabbe is called a liar. "The idea that deaf people cannot speak is a very offensive assumption," the sophomore(大二学生) said.Stabbe's experience speaks of many of the misunderstandings about deaf people and the struggles they face---things commonly found right in Rochester. This city is home to 90, 000 deaf people, a significant slice of the more than 1.1 million nationalpopulation. The percentage of deaf people here is higher than the national average, due in part to RITs National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the first technological college in the world created specifcally for the deaf and hard of hearing." Really, there seems to be an embarrassment in communicating with deaf people," said sophomore Stephen Davis,another deaf student. This awkwardness might arise because non-deaf people just don't know how to do so without possibly offending someone. "I guess they think saying ‘ deaf’is offensive, but it really isn't and deaf people don't get upset about it," Davis said. He noted that the biggest issue he's had when communicating with other students is their anxiety about communicating.Deaf or hard-of-hearing students also face frustrations( 令人心烦的事) on their end when interacting with others." Sometimes people talk about you, maybe to a non-deaf friend standing beside me, as if I'm not there," Davis said. " That's depressing.”As Davis put it,”We don't see ourselves as the disabled, so the awkwardness is only one -sided.”Stabbe advised that those communicating should not make assumptions about others' preferences or ability. If you have a question, ask. A moment of awkwardness is absolutely worth it if you are being educated about an important topic.24. Why are there more deaf people in Rochester?A. Deaf people have some privileges here.B. Deaf people may get better job opportunities here.C. Deaf people meet fewer struggles here.D. A professional school for the deaf appeals to them.25. What may embarrass people when communicating with the deaf according to Davis?A. They are afraid of upsetting the deaf.B. They are unwilling to communicate.C. They don't know any simple gestures.D. They don't challenge enough assumptions.26. What kind of person is Stephen Davis?A. Sensitive and talkative.B. Reasonable and reliable.C. Outspoken and aggressive.D. Confident and intelligent.27. What can be the best tile of the text?A. We can hear your heartB. "Deaf" is not a bad wordC. Deaf people are not liarsD. Embarrassment is one-sidedCFor many of us, summer time means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicle. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water used and the types of chemicals used to get rid of the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the PennsyIvania Department of Environmental Protection. Sheadvises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash.”You don't want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job," she says. But even following this piece of advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains(下水道).”Drains are not made for treating waste," says John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down prase (油脂) anyway.The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association( ICA)，professional car washes must use special water treatment systems. These proceses not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems, but also work to reduce water usage at commerial facilities.As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water. Compare that to self-service car washes,which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water. And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.28. What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?A. Use soft toothbrushes.B. Save treated water.C. Put aside some water.D. Avoid using chemicals.29. What is Schombert's atitude to washing cars at home?A. Disapproving.B. Favorable.C. Suspicious.D. Objective.30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. Rules of handling wastewater.B. Advantages of professional car washes.C. Processes of getting rid of dirty water.D. Drawbacks of water treatment systems.31. Which method of car washing consumes the least water?A. The full-service car washes.B. Car washing in the driveway.C. The self-service car washes.D. Car washing using natural soaps.DIn a world where nearly 6 million fingerprint records of government employees are stolen in one computer hack(非法人侵)，and here millions of people are victims of identity theft every year, the next step in cybersecurity may well be mapping your brain.Researchers at Binghamton University,State University of New York are working on a biometric(生物特征识别的)system that records how your brain reacts to certain images. With a little more polishing, the scientists' brainchild could become the way you get into a safe deposit box, your office or past scanners at the airport. It could replace the password for your online banking, your email or your social media accounts.They started their project by measuring the brain waves of 30 subjeets.The subjects were fitted with a cap that had 30 electrodes( 电极) attached to it, and then shown various images and symbols--celebrity faces, words, pictures of food -on acomputer screen in 20- millisecond bursts. The brain's reaction was recorded.The idea is that every time a person needs to use a”password"，he or she goes through the sane procedure，and the results are matched with their first time reaction. If the " braiprint" is compromised 一like what happened with the fingerprint records 一then the system is merely reset by running another set of images and collecting a different set of brain waves. "Even if that was stolen, you could just cancel it and record one to something else"，says professr Laszlo.Laszlo and her team have shown that their system can be 100 percent accurate. So one of the more difficult parts of making the system practical already has been overcome. Now they’re spending much time recording accurate brainprints with as few as three electrodes,which could make recording in the future as easy as wearing a pair of special glasses.They’re also working with cheaper material and methods to see if they can bring the cost down.32. What does the underlined word "brainchild" in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The brain function.B. The fingerprint record.C. The biometric system.D. The online password.33. Why were the images and symbols shown to the subjets?A. To create their brainprints,B. To check the brain's reaction.C. To match brainprints with pictures.D. To connect brain waves to electrodes.34. What will happen when a brainprint fails?A. A spare one will be ready beforehand.B.A new one will be set again.C. The users' security will be leaked:D. The fingerprint record will replace it.35. What are the researchers doing with the program now?A. Making it user-friendly.B. Improving its accurancy.C. Recording more brainprints.D. Increasing the number of electrodes.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佳选项。

2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考模拟预测试卷（八)第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40 分)第一节(共15 小题; 每小题2分,满分30 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B .C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AThings to do in Cabo Corrientes,Jalisco,Mexico!Rhythms of the Night Sunset Cruise(乘船游览)Duration:5hKick off the evening with a scenic cruise across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas. Las Caletas,once home to Hollywood movie director John Huston,offers front-row sunset seats, and dinner tables just steps away from the water.The buffet -style menu offers a wide variety of choices.Watch the lively performance of ancient ceremoniesand be lost in historical stories about Jalisco.You must be able to climb and go down stairs.Sayulita EscapeDuration:3hHop on a powerful UTV( utility task vehicle)to explore Sayulita,a nice beach town not far from Valarta.Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for is relaxed atmosphere. Soon after hitting the main road,your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths. When you are ready,a picnic lunch, anopen bar, and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship. Wheelchair accessibility is available.Las Caletas Beach HideawayDuration;7hThe use of kayaks(独木舟) and stand-up paddle boards is all available, 85well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids' Adventure Park for the young ones.You can even swim out to an offshore platform to practice your diving skills. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto VallartaD uration:6h 30mEnjoy a feast of local flavors in our food and tacos-tasting tour.Discover Puerto Vallarta's best flavors to the locals'eye. Learn about the local culture and life, whileyou eat where the locals do with their beloved ones.Wheelchair accessibility is not available.21. What can tourists do on the tour Rhythms of the Night---Sunset Cruise?A.Enjoy free dinners.B.Watch the scenic sunrise.C.Learn about the history of Jalisco.e across the movie director John Huston.22. How does the tour Sayulita Escape differ from the other ones?A.It has adventurous routes.B.It offers various water events.C.It includes a licensed guide.D.It is more friendly to the disabled.23. Which tour suits families with kids?A. Sayulita Escape.B. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.C Rhythms of the Night一Sunset Cruise.D.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto V llanta.BWhen I was five years old, I played the role of the tortoise in a play. I had one line at the end when I beat the sleeping rabbit:The slow and steady one wins the race.I've always felt that those words guide my work.1am never the fastest but I keep going.My goal is always the same: to learn more this year than what I learned last year.The goal of education is not to have much knowledge as quickly as possible,but to have useful knowledge and keep it in the brain.1 don't care how”fast"students learn something as a teacher.There may be a lot of reasons someone picks up a subject or topic more quickly: more background, knowing the material early, more sleep that night,less stress, and so on. We deal with information differently. When Isee slow students, that's what I think of: Are those the students who will keep learning over their entire lifetime，and leave the”quick"students far behind?I was slow in my math classes in university.Looking back on those days,I've come to realize that one of the ways I learn is " mistake based" . That means I learn bymaking mistakes. This may be slower than other ways of leaning, but when I learn something, I really learn it.I seldom worried about " slow learners" when teaching medical students. I knewthese young men and women could learn.There is a lot of material to learn in medicine，but there is also lots of time. Like in so many other jobs, knowledge isonly a part of being a doctor. I spent decades learning enough to be a doctor and decades more keeping up and improving. It never stops,and never should.24.What does the author believe in terms of work?A.Always finish what you have started.B.Having a goal in mind can get you far.A.Every steady step bring you progress.A.More knowledge means more chances.25.Which kind of students may the author like?A.A playful bust talented student.B.A careless but fast student.C A stupid but well-behaved student.D. A slow but thoughtful student.26. What does the author think of the mistake-based leaning way?A Perfect. B.Welcome. C. Practical D. Common.27.In the author's opinion, what can make a good doctor?A.High intelligence.B.Continuous improvement.C The ability to lean fast.D. Rich professional knowledge.CThe race to 5G is on. All four major US carriers now have some form of 5G wireless，although it's all limited roll-outs in only a few cities, mostly using expensive phones that won't support future nationwide5G networks. We're tracking the roll-outs monthly on our Race to5G page.The early5G roll -outs are more like a public test than a final product. AT&T,Verizon, and T-Mobile are all using technological that only travel about800feet froma cell site, which means there isn't much coverage.All four carriers are waiting for upgrades(升级) to their base stations that will improve coverage,speed, and reliability. Around the end of this year or the beginning of 2020，AT&T,Verion,and T-Mobile all频谱)，which will intend to launch5G networks that use the existing4Gspectrum( have slower speeds but broader coverage.We've tested AT&T in Dallas and Las Vegas; Sprint in Dallas and New York; Verizon in Chicago,New York, and Providence;and T-Mobile in New York. Every month,we've been seeing better performance and more new devices,It's messy. It's very early days, And if you like new technology,it's very exciting.In previous mobile transformations, we've seen most of the big changes happening years after the first announcement.Take 4G，for instance.The first 4G phones in the US appeared in 2010. But the sorts of4G applications that changed our world didn't appear until later. So following that plan,while we're getting a little bit of 5G right now,you should expect the big 5G applications to crop up around2021or 2022.5G stands for fifth-generation cellular(蜂窝状的)wireless,and the initial standards of it were set at the end of 2017.But a set of standards doesn't mean that all 5G will work the same一or that we even know what applications5G will enable. There will be slow but responsive5G, and fast5G with limited coverage.28. What is the present state of 5C in the US?A. Initial exploration.B. Great improvement.C. Wide application.D. Extensive promotion.29. Why does the author take4G for example?A.To persuade carriers to give up5C.B.To remind people of4G's importance.C.To prove5G takes time to make a greater difference.D.To show 5G has failed to meet expectations.30. What's the author's attitude to5G?A. Cautious.B.Skeptical.C.Concerned.D.Objective.31. What's the best title for the text?A. Race to 5GB.5G is comingC. How fast is5G?D. What is 5G?DDxperts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put you at great risk of heart disease. Poor diet, having too much body fat and a lack of physical exercise all increase yourrisk of heart disease.So doctors urge us to eat healthy foods and get exercise.But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy.Smile!A study led by Anand Chockalingam,a heart disease specialist at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia shows when we smile,the brain will change andthe chemicals that are given off are more positive.The main cause of heart attacks is blockages in blood vessels (血管). Theseprevent blood from flowing to the heart or the brain.The most common reason for these blockages is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries (动脉)。

河南省许昌县第一高级中学2016届高三英语上学期第三次考试试题第I 卷第一部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AMy daddy doesn’t know how to express love at all. It is my mum that makes everyone happy and calm in our family; while daddy only works day and night, never looking at us in the face. But mum makes a wrongdoing list of us for daddy scolding us. She’s a spy!Once, I stole a candy. Daddy asked me to put it back and told the shopkeeper that I would like to carry loads for her. Well, mum told him I was just a child.I broke my leg on the playground. It’s still mum that held me tightly in her warm arms. Daddy drove us right to the emergency room. He was asked to move the car away for that vacant was for ambulance. Daddy got angry, “what do you think of it?A tourin g car?”On my birthday party, it was, again, my mum that took over the cake for me. My dad? He was busy blowing balloons and setting the table and doing the housework.While looking over our album, friends always ask, “What does your father look like?” God knows. He photos others all the time. So there are many and many photos of my mum and me, pretty and lovely photos.And I still remembered the day when dad taught me riding. I asked him not to let his hands away, but he did the opposite. And I certainly fell onto the ground.I got angry and decided to get on the bike and rode. But he smiled again.Mum wrote every letter to me while I was in college. He, except checks, did write a letter, but extremely short, just a few words, saying, “Without your playing o n the lawn, my son, my lawn grows prettier than before.”Every time I phoned, it seemed he wanted to talk, but he would say, “I will get your mum.”On the day of my wedding, mum cried as if we would never meet again, while dad went out with a nasal sound.From very young, I heard him saying, “Where have you been?” “When do you go home?” “Did you get oil for your car?” “No, I don’t agree.” Dad really knows nothing about showing love. Unless...Maybe he showed while I didn’t notice, is it?1. From the first and second paragraphs, we can infer that____.A. it was the daddy that was in charge of his children’s educationB. the writer’s parents loved their children;at the same time,they were strictwith themC. the children were all afraid of their father so they had to be cuteD. the writer’s mom was like a spy who reported what the children did to thefather2. Why did the father get angry when he sent the writer to the hospital?A. Because he parked his car at a wrong place.B. Because the parking space of the ambulance was very crowded.C. Because the writer’s injury made the father quite upset.D. Because the person paid little attention to his son’s serious injury.3. According to Paragraph Six, we know the father ____.A. was not patient when he taught the writer ridingB. might want to see his child fall off th e bikeC. used a wrong way of teaching his child ridingD. might want his son to learn riding through independent practice4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?A. The dad posted checks to the writer while he was in college.B. The dad had no single photo of his own in the album.C. The dad scolded the writer for having damaged the lawn.D. The dad got excited when participating in the writer’s wedding.BWhy do people buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. An artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny.People buy art for many reasons. Many people buy an artwork simply because they like it, even if it is by an unknown artist. Art, as long as you enjoy it, is never a wast e of money.Art is for enjoyment. Art is meant to be shown. Don’t ever feel pressured into buying something you won’t enjoy lookin g at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Don’t buy something that doesn’t attract you just because it is trendy, or because the artist is famous, or because you have been advised that the artwork will make a good investment. If you don’t like the artwork at all, don’t buy it!Art improves your environment. Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an necessary（必需的）part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought--out art collection will help create a unique atmosphere in your home and make it more attractive.Art makes a statement. The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul.Art enriches your life. Love--even the love of a work of art--contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan (寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend precious time and resources on it?Just remember to select something which will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art needn’t cost an arm and a leg.Happy art collecting!5. What’s the purpose of the passage?A. To advise us to buy an expensive artwork.B. To remind us to be sensible when buying an artwork.C. To teach us how to choose works of art.D. To explain the benefit of art to people.6. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.7. Which of the following words best describes a work of art placed in a house?A. OrdinaryB. AttractiveC.Necessary D. Unique8. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 means that ____.A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of yourselfC. a mirror has a feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a piece of true artCIt was Thanksgiving morning. I was busy preparing the traditional Thanksgiving turkey when the doorbell rang. I opened the front door and saw two small children in rags huddling together on the top step.“Any old papers, lady？” asked one of them.I was busy. I wanted to say “no” until I looked down at their feet. They were wearing thin little sandals(凉鞋), wet with heavy snow.“Come in and I'll make you a cup of hot cocoa.”They walked over and sat down at the table. Their wet sandals left marks upon the floor. I served them cocoa and bread to fight against the cold outside. Then I went back to the kitchen and started cooking.The silence in the front room struck me. I looked in. The girl held the empty cup in her hands, looking at it. The boy asked in a flat voice, “Lady, are you rich？”“Am I rich? Pity, no！”I looked at my worn-out slipcovers(椅套). The girl put her cup back in its saucer(茶碟)carefully and said, “Your cups match your saucers.” They left after that, holding their papers against the wind. They had reminded me that I had so muchfor which to be grateful.Plain blue china cups and saucers were only worth five pence. But they matched.I tasted the potatoes and stirred(搅动)the meat soup. Potatoes and brown meat soup, a roof over our heads, my man with a regular job, these matched, too.I moved the chairs back from the fire and cleaned the living room. The muddy marks of little sandals were still wet upon my floor. Let them be for a while, I thought, just in case I should begin to forget how rich I am.9．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A．Lady, are you rich? B．A story of Thanksgiving DayC．Don't forget how rich you are D．Does cups and saucers match well? 10．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A．The girl thought the writer was rich just because she wanted to make the write r happy.B．The writer had thought she wasn't rich because her supplies were not expensive.C．If cups and saucers match well, they are a best pair even though cheap.D．After hearing what they said, the writer seemed to understand what a rich life was.11．The writer left the muddy marks of little sandals on the floor for a while to________.A．show th at she was a kindhearted ladyB．remind her that she shouldn't forget how rich she wasC．leave room for readers to think about what being rich isD．prove that she had understood what meant being rich12．It can be inferred from the text that whether you are rich depends on________.A．how much money you have madeB．what attitude you have had towards lifeC．the way you help othersD．your social relationshipDThe drug store was closing for the night. Young Alfred Higgins, the shop-assistant, was ready to go home. Mr. Carr, the boss, stared at him and said: “Hold on, Alfred. Maybe you'd be good enough to take the things out of your pockets and leave them here before you go.” Alfred's face got red. After a little hesitation, he took outwhat he had stolen. Mr. Carr said, “Maybe I should call your mother and let her know I'm going to have to put you in prison.”Alfred thought his mother would come rushing in, eyes burning with anger. But, to his surprise, she arrived wearing a smile. “Hello, I'm Alfred's mother. Is he in trouble?” she said. Mr. Carr was surprised, too. He had expected Alfred's mother to come in nervously, shaking with fear, asking with wet eyes for a mercy for her son. But no, she was most calm, quiet and pleasant and was making Mr. Carr feel guilty…. Soon Mr. Carr was shaking his head in agreement with what she was saying. “Of course”, he said, “I don't want to b e cruel. You are right. Sometimes, a little good advice is the best thing for a boy at certain times in his life and it often takes the youths long time to get sense into their heads.” And he warmly shook Mrs. Higgins's hand.Back home, without even looki ng at Alfred, she said, “You are a bad luck. It is one thing after another, always has been. Why do you stand there so stupidly? Go to bed.” In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. There was no shame in him, just pride in his mother's strength. He felt he must tell her how great she was. As he got to the kitchen, he saw his mother drinking a cup of tea. He was shocked by what he saw. His mother's face was a frig htened, broken one. It was not the same cool, bright face he saw earlier in the drug store. As she lifted the tea cup, her hand shook. And some of the tea splashed on the table. Her lips moved nervously. She looked very old. He watched his mother without making a sound. The picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth coming to an end. He saw all the troubles he brought his mother in her shaking hand and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him for the first time he had ever really seen his mother.13. Which of the following is probably said by Mrs. H iggins while talking to Mr. Carr?A. “Please, for God's sake, you know, he is just a kid.”B. “I can't believe it! You are treating my son like that!”C. “You know, it takes time for a youth to truly grow up.”D. “Punishment makes sense because it teaches about the law.”14. What does the underlined phrase "his mother's strength"(Para. 3) refer to?A. Mrs. Higgins's calmness and communicating skills.B. Mrs. Higgins's attitude towards parental sufferings.C. Mrs. Higgins's love and care for her son Alfred.D. Mrs. Higgins's greatness as a woman.15. After the incident, young Alfred would probably ________.A. feel ashamed of her motherB. change his attitudes towards lifeC. learn to live an independent lifeD. hate Mr. Carr for hurting her mother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。

河南省许昌市2020学年度⾼三英语三校联考试题河南省许昌市2020学年度⾼三英语三校联考试题本试卷共⼆卷，满分150分，考试时间120分钟第Ⅰ卷Ⅰ. 单项选择（每题1分，共35题）1. —Would you mind if I borrow your car just over the weekend?—, but I'm visiting my mother this weekend.A. No problemB. My pleasureC. I'm sorryD. Don't mention it2. Hearing the bell, out .A. the students rushedB. did the students rushC. rushing the studentsD. rushed the students3. —Shall we go shopping, Mum?—Sorry, we buy anything now because none of the shops are open.A. musn'tB. can'tC. shan'tD. needn't4. Why don’t you bring ________ to their attention that you are _______your experiment?A. this, occupied inB. it, busy withC. that, occupied withD.what, busy in5. , everyone in our class has this term.A. Much to our disappointment, made progressB. Very to our sadness, made a progressC. To our great joy, made a progressD. Much to our delight, made progress6. —Six people died in the car accident.—The tragedy , if the driver had been more careful.A. mustn't have been avoidedB. could have been avoidedC. couldn't have been avoidedD. should have been avoided7. There are several tall buildings, was built last year.A. the tallest oneB. of which the tallestC. the tallest of themD. the tallest of these8. A person is usually judged by he treats others.A. the way howB. the way whichC. the wayD. the way in that9. If you can’t ________ me an hour, a quarter will _________.A. afford; suitB. spare; doC. charge; helpD. accumulate; work10. the airport , he was arrested by the police .A. As soon as arrivingB. Upon he arrivedC. On arrivingD. Upon his arrival at11. —How can I improve my English?—My advice is : doing more reading , memorizing more words and trying to think in English .A. as usualB. like thatC. as followingD. as follows12. The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but only injuring himself.A. in hope ofB. as a consequence ofC. at the mercy ofD. at the cost of13. The newcomers found it impossible themselves to the climate in the new country.A. to suitB. to adaptC. fittingD. matching14. —I'm not quite sure to get there.—You'd better the timetable.A. when, consultB. how, instructC. how, consultD. when,instruct15. I have read the text several times but I still can't it.A. make use ofB. take advantage ofC. make any sense ofD. have an idea of16. It's too late to go out for a walk now. , it is freezing cold outside.A. BesidesB. HoweverC. AnywayD. Except17. It Mrs White. She has not come back from Australia yet.A. mustn't beB. can beC. can't beD. couldn't be18. Be sure to get there on time, ?A. will youB. aren't youC. can youD. don't you19. It is around 100 years, as is known to all, the first modern Olympic Games were held .A. thatB. sinceC. afterD. when20. yourself what makes you feel happy and you'll find it's the simple things thatbring you a good time .A. AskingB. To askC. AskD. Having asked21. No one in the school but Tom and I for the broken glass.A. are to blameB. is to be blamedC. is to blameD. are to be blamed22. What do you think of the suggestion the meeting to discuss medicalinsurance?A. which, holdB. that, be heldC. where, should be heldD. when, is held23. —Where can I get a stamp of this kind?—You can get at any post office in this city.A. itB. thatC. eachD. one24. —I wonder if you could ___________my luggage, because I have to go off to buy a tichet.—, I'm too glad to help.A. keep an eye on; SureB. search for; That's impossibleC. look out for; I'm sorryD. stick with; Of course not25. Nowhere in the world than this one.A. you can see a better parkB. you can see the better parkC. can you see a best parkD. can you see a better park26. If young people see a film a famous person smokes cigarettes, they mayget a very bad , , message .A. when, if not dangerouslyB. where, if isn't in dangerC. in which, if not dangerousD. that, if not in danger27. Your parents wouldn't like you those people who stay idle all day long.A. communicating withB. to associate withC. associated withD. involved in28. She is said into a famous university last year.A. to goB. to have been admittedC. wentD. to have admitted29. In front of the gate stands a sign that : No entry.A. is readB. saysC. writesD. is telling30. In some countries, is called “equality”does not really mean equal rights forall people .A. whichB. thatC. itD. what31. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, something strange attracted my attention.A. unlessB. asC. whenD. while32. improve the situation of poor people , the programme isbeing tested insome poor areas.A. Aimed atB. Designed toC. Living up toD. Agreed to33. Now if parents their children, they will _____________.A. employ, put in a prisonB. take, be thrown into prisonC. abuse, end up in prisonD. overwork, go to the prison34. —How about going out for a walk?—I'm sorry, but I have an urgent matter .A. relate toB. appeal toC. attend toD. refer to35. , he is not yet ready to turn professional.A. Gifted though is heB. Gifted as he isC. Gifted he isD. Though is he giftedⅡ. 完形填空（每题2分，共40分）阅读下⾯短⽂，从短⽂后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填⼊相应空⽩处的最佳选项。

2020届许昌市高级中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOver the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.1. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Scold them severely.B. Drive them away.C. Refuse them directly.D. Speak out her idea.2. What can be learned about Linda from the passage?A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup.3. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Chicken SoupB. Soup for the soulC. The Real Essence of LoveD. A Friend’s experienceBPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern forAfrica's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.CAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called NauticalWaters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.8. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.9. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.10. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.11. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksDThe idea of growing food in a desert would make most people laugh but this is quickly becoming a reality. There are currently two desert farms in the world where quality vegetables are being planted cheaply and easily.Sundrop Farms, based in South Australia, uses experimental greenhouses to grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The biggest challenge of growing food in a desert, obviously, is the lack of available water. The researchers at Sundrop Farms have gotten aroundthis problemby using the sun to desalinate (淡化) sea water. It can also be used to control the temperature of the greenhouses.Without depending on limited resources such as land and fresh water Sundrop Farms has made farming a practice. This can increase the world’s food supplies. Another benefit ofthis kind of farming is that it can be done anywhere, thus reducing the costs of transporting food to distant locations. Yet another benefit is that it reduces the need for pesticides (杀虫剂).Another experimental desert farm is the Sahara Forest Project, which began in Qatar in December 2012. Greenhouses in the farm are cooled by saltwater. Solar power and other technologies are used together to help make vegetation (植被) grow in the desert environment. As deserts have expanded over recent years around the world due to global warming, this project could solve the problem.The result form the Qatar project were better than expected and in June of 2014, Jordan agreed to host another one. This will be much bigger than the Qatar project and the project members will have even moreopportunities to test their experiments on a much larger scale. It is not clear yet that desert farming resents the future of farming but these projects have shown some success in the field.12. What does “this problem” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Sea water is bard to purify.B. The desert is short of water.C. The temperature is high in the desert.D. Desert farms aren’t fit to plant vegetables.13. What is one of the characters of desert farming?A. It needs more pesticides.B. It saves delivery costs.C. It has a location limit.D. It solves food waste problems14. What can we know about the Sabara Forest Project?A. It lives up to expectationsB. It can help produce more foodC. It is started to prevent global warmingD. It uses technology to produce saltwater15. What can be inferred about desert farming from the last paragraph?A. It still has problems to solve.B. It represents the future of farming.C. Its early success has aroused interest in it.D. Its aim is to create more job opportunities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届许昌市高级中学高三英语第三次联考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ASwimming Holes in AmericaIn America, these secret swimming holes are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.Cummins FallsLooking for the best place to escape the summer heat in the heartland of America? For more than 100 years, Cummins Falls, a scenic,75-foot waterfall located in Jackson County, TN, has been a treasure for Tennessee natives. But now, the secret is out! Although it’s a bit tough to get to, once in the park, the mountains and river provide unmatched beauty on your way to taking a swim in Tennessee's eighth-largest waterfall.Sliding RockA popular place to cool off during those hot North Carolina summers, Sliding Rock waterfall is located in the Pisgah National Forest in Transylvania County. A flattened rock about 60 feet lies in a nearly 7-foot-deep pool at the bottom, making this natural waterslide a great place to visit with people of all ages.Mooney FallsIt is the tallest water feature in the Grand Canyon, rising 190 feet above the surface. Named after an explorer in the 1800s, Mooney Falls is accessible only by crawling（爬）through 2 underground passages and then climbing down a sheer cliff（峭壁）face with just a couple of chains to hold on to. Although it is tough to get to, the view and the cool alone make it worth the trip.Lihue EstateA private swimming hole at the old Lihue Sugar Farm on Kauai, HI, was changed into an inner-tube water ride by Kauai Backcountry Adventures in 2003 and opened to adults. The waters for this 2.5-mile journey, which come from near the top of Mount Waialeale—one of the wettest spots in the world—are channeled through ditches（沟渠）that were hand-dug by farm workers over a century ago.1. Which hole may be the favourable destination for families?A. Lihue Estate.B. Sliding Rock.C. Mooney Falls.D. Cummins Falls.2. What can we learn about Mooney Falls from the text?A. It wasfound by an explorer.B. It was hand-dug in the 1800s.C. It is dangerous to arrive there.D. It is the tallest fall in the world.3. What is special about Lihue Estate?A. It is man-made.B. It is a private area.C. Its water is from underground.D. It lies on the top of Mount WaialealeBMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.4. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous5. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition6. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.7. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesCPut your hand over your heart and sit very still. You may notice that the sound of your heartbeat is similar to the beat of a drum. Your heart starts beating before you are born and continues throughout your life. For this reason, the beating of a drum stands for the rhythm of life for many people around the world.InGhana, a country inAfrica, many schools use drums instead of bells to show the beginning and ending of class. Through the drum, the children ofGhanaalso learn about their history and culture. They hear old stories passed on through the music of the drum. The stories of the drum also teach children games, rules and lessons about behavior.For thousands of years inAfrica, drums have been used to tell stories of daily life and history. Drums told the coming of a king, the start of a war, or the birth of a child. They also allowed people to share messages. But how does a drum tell a story?InWest Africa, the most common drum used for communication is called a “talking drum”. By making higher orlower drum sounds, the drummer can make the drum “talk”.In many African languages, words go up and down in pitch (高音) when they are spoken, almost like a song. Depending on the pitch or tone (音调), the same sound can have many different meanings. For example, when spoken with two low tones, the African word “ilu” means “drum”. When spoken with one high and one low tone, “ilu” means “town”.Drum language works in the same way. Just as in spoken language, the word “ilu” has different meanings depending on how it’s drummed. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using low tones, the word means “drum”. When “ilu” is drummed with two beats using one high and one low tone, it means “town”.Drummers create “words” to build ideas, sentences and stories. The next time you hear a song, listen for the heartbeat within the music. Can you hear the story of the drum?8. The first paragraph mainly tells us________.A. drums beat like our heartsB. drums have a long historyC. drums are widely used in the worldD. drums are important for many people worldwide9. From the text, we learn that inGhanadrums________.A. are not as useful as beforeB. teach children a lot of thingsC. help bring the war to an endD. are used in class by teachers10. The example of the African word “ilu” is used to show________.A. how a word can have different soundsB. how to speak African languagesC. how a drum tells storiesD. how to beat a drum11. What would be the best title for the text?A. Know the history of the drumB. Listen to the story of the drumC. Beat the drum of lifeD. Love me, love my drumDImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice.Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.12. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.13. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.14. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.15. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷（三）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A B.C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

AOur new childcare location in Scheveningen!The center is surrounded by numerous international institutes and embassies and is conveniently located just 10 minues from The Hague city center. You can easily pick up and drop off your child thanks to the many parking spaces close to the entrance.Our servicesBig Ben Kids provides day care, preschool care and afer-school care. Our activity progamme includes language lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons and much more. Activites are held indoors, but can also be external, such as swimming in the river, and field trips to the woods. Children learn dancing, making music, and the native language---Dutch! They learn through play. Our curriculum is carefully designed in such a way that the children don't even noticehow much they learrn each day. For them, it's all about playing and having fun!What does Big Ben Kids offer your family?●Homelike environmentA warm and stimulating(趣味盎然的) atmosphere that allows children to grow and develop safely.●A truly international placeOur staff members come from all over the world, just like the families we serve. We are therefore acutely aware that our centers should be much more than places that simply care for children. We always go the extra mile to help families and try to bring everyone together to form a friendly international community .●Healthy mealsAt Big Ben Kids, we serve two warm, healthy ,homemade meals each day. The snacks are nutritious as well, with lots of fruit and vegetables.Parents receive our menu every week in advance.21. Where does the center probably lie?A. Germany.B. France.C. Holland.D. Sweden.22. Who is the center mainly intended for?A. Foreign children.B. Preschool children.C. Native children.D. Athletic children.23. What are parents aware of about their children ahead of time?A. What activities their children join.B. What meals their children are served.C. How their children perform in class.D. Whether their children finish homework.BBefore my daughter, Evelyn, was born, I eagerly expected her first year of life. I imagined celebrating every milestone --- bonding with her as a newborn, seeing her smile for the first time, hearing her say her first word. 1 didn't think of feeding tubes,long hospital stays or an organ transplant( 移植). For Evelyn, the first year included all and more.Evelyn came into this world at just 34 weeks, weighing less than 3 pounds. Genetic testing revealed she had Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that can damage the liver(肝脏),heart and other organs. Soon, we received the news that baby Evelyn needed a liver transplant, Our family moved nearer to UPMC Children's Hospial of Pittsburgh so that we were closer if a liver was available for Evelyn.When Evelyn was added to the organ donation wait list, I was under the liver allocation policy in place at that time,which was map-based. This policy lacks any special consideration for transplant candidates, We were told it would likely take three months. Just then, a new policy for liver allocation was tried out.Under the new system, the sickest child patients get first priority(优先)。

河南省许昌市市一中普通高中招生考试模拟试卷二、单项选择(15小题，每小题1分，共15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

21．France is European country while Thailand is Asian country.A．an; an B．an; a C．a; a D．a; an22．It is known that the spelling of some words in America is different fromin England.A．it B．that C．one D．those23．It's said that if you make a while seeing a shooting star, it may come true some day.A．decision B．wish C．mistake D．difference24．As an engineer, you can't be careful. You should pay attention to every detail.A．very B．too C．so D．quite25．—Sally, it's already 10：00 p．m. It's time for you to go to bed.—OK, Dad. I'll turn the TV right now.A．on B．down C．off D．of26．—He seems terribly ill. I'm afraid we have to take him to hospital right now.—I don't think it . Maybe he has caught a bit of a cold.A．works B．matters C．cares D．minds27．Susan plays the piano very well, she is only five years old.A．if B．though C．for D．since28．—I still don't know what while I was away from home?—You'll know it all some day, I believe.A．happened B．would happenC．has happened D．had happened29．The bridge between the two islands is one in Shanghai.A．long B．longer C．longest D．the longest30．The fridge doesn't work. Why not consider a new one?A．buy B．bought C．to buy D．buying31．It's common knowledge that physical exercise protect people against heart diseases.A．must B．need C．can D．should32.—How is our government going to deal with the office building?—It will be a library.A．taken off B．put onC．looked back D．turned into33．I really like the family photo we took on my grandpa's 80th birthday.A．who B．thatC．what D．where34．—Many people talk about “Didi”. I really wonder .—Just call to order a taxi through it on your mobile phone.A．how can I use it B．how I can use itC．why people use it D．why do people use it35．Which of the following sentences is correct?A．Tom, your clothes are dirty. You'd better to wash them.B．The nice dress bought by my uncle yesterday.C．James spends a lot of money in CDs yesterday.D．I am looking forward to visiting my old friend.三、完形填空(10小题，每小题1分，共10分)先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。

2020届许昌市高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BThe Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, andthe whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time,Chinacan't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.4. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.A. arouse readers' interest in the passage.B. introduce the subject of the passage.C. present the background information.D. stress the value of time in epidemic.5. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?A. They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.B. They were built in minimal time.C. Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.D. Stuart found them too massive to believe.6. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry inChina______.A. had no medical supplies factories before.B. guarantees whoever in need enough masks.C. has capabilities to give timely response.D. has strong abilities in manufacturing.7. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. China fights epidemic against the clock.B. Twospecial hospitals were constructed.C. Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.D. Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.CSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, insoutheastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.8. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.9. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.10. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.11. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.DWhen 36-year-old J Andy Duran decided to return to his favorite high school hobby—skateboarding, the onlytrouble he expected to have was his own ability to get back on the skateboard after such a long time. However, the 340-pound skateboarder soon realizedthatwas the least of his problems.Duran's problems began before he even stepped on a skateboard. He couldn't find anything for fat skaters. What Duran did find was a belief that plus-size people should not be skating. Determined to do something to change the image(形象) of plus-size people in sports, Duran set up Chub Rollz—a skating and skateboarding community for overweight skaters. He knew that not only did he need to get back into it to prove people wrong, but he needed to create a safe space where others can haverepresentation as well.To encourage plus-size people to take part in the fun sport, Duran created a list of recommended products for fat skaters. He also hosted roller skating and skateboarding classes to teach beginners.After an article about his thoughts in the San Francisco Chronicle, Duran received lots of messages from strangers thanking him for giving them the courage to take up skateboarding. He has also been contacted by some skateboarding brands offering to create larger clothing sizes and beenoffered free equipment by skating organizations like "Skate Like a Giri ".Though encouraged, Duran believes a lot more needs to be done to remove body image stereotypes(刻板印象).“I want to see more changes in communities. Maybe skate shops create a more welcoming environment for all types of skaters. Or boards are made in a variety of strengths and sizes—everyone is making thinner, lighter products, but sometimes we need those heavy-duty choices to stay available," he explains.For those hesitant of taking up their desired activity due to their body size, Duran has this to say:“Be kind to yourself. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean you can't be it.”12. What does the underlined word "that" in paragraph 1 refer to?A. The skateboard.B. His hobby.C. His ability.D. The time.13. Why did Duran found Chub Rollz?A. To realize his childhood dream.B. To help plus-size people lose weight.C. To fight for the equal right for fat people.D. To change people's impression of the fat in sports.14. Which word can best describe Duran?A. Generous.B. Inspiring.C. Adaptable.D. Talented.15. Which is most likely Duran's belief?A. Everyone has a gift for sports.B.No one is too fat to enjoy sports.C. Fat people do deserve social concern.D. Skateboarding is most suitable for fat people.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年许昌市高级中学高三英语第三次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashington D.C. SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.The Old Town Trolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites including Museum of African American History and Culture.Comedy Walks Washington D.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1.Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour2.Which tour lasts longest?A.The Old Town Trolley TourB.African American History Touredy Walks WashingtonD.C. D.D.C. Twilight Tour3.Where will you read this text most likely?A.In a guidebook.B.In a magazine.C.In a newspaper.D.On the Internet.BOwning a dog is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death, according to a comprehensive new study published by a team of Swedish researchers on Friday in the journal Scientific Reports.The scientists followed 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years and found that adults who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die during the study than adults who lived alone without dogs. In addition, the single adults with dogs were 36 percent less likely to die from heart disease.“Dog ownership was especiallyprominentas a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of heart disease and death than those living in a multi-person household,” Mwenya Mubanga, a Ph.D. student at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, and the lead junior author of the study, said in a statement announcing its findings. The link between dog ownership and lower mortality(死亡率)was less pronounced in adults who lived either with family members or partners, but still present, according to the study. “Perhaps a dog may stand in as an important family member in the single households,” Mubanga added. “Another interesting findingwas that owners of dogs which were intended originally for hunting were most protected.”The study, which is the largest to date on the health relations of owning a dog, suggested that some of the reasons dog owners may have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease were because dog owners walk more. “These kind of epidemiological (流行病学的)studies look for associations in large populations but do not provide answers on whether and how dogs could protect their owners from heart disease,” Tove Fall, a senior author of the study and a professor at Uppsala University, said in a statement“We know that dog owners in general have a higher level of physical activity, which could be one explanation to the observed results,” Fall added. “Other explanations include an increased well-being and social contacts or effects of the dog on the bacterial microbiome(微生物菌群) in the owner.” Fall added that because all participants of dog owners in Sweden or other “European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership.”4. Why did the researchers do the study related to 3.4 million people’s health and the dogs?A. To help Europeans,B. To find their association.C. To protect unhealthy adults.D. To reduce risk of heart disease.5. What does the underlined word “prominent” probably mean in Para.3?A. Universal.B. Confusing.C. Appealing.D. Important6. What’s the main idea of the text?A. Adults living with dogs are less likely to die.B. Swedish people are very fond of animal pets.C. Keeping a dog is a popular and healthy hobby.D. Owning dogs reduces the risk of heart disease.7. What’s the writer’s attitude towards owning a dog?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Contradictory.CThe headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should “dress appropriately in daywear” when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm, head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington, theU.K., sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas (睡衣),” Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer. She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision, saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by “30 or 40” parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be, Chisholm admits that she can't demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh, 49, who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly, because she was running late and didn't feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,” Chisholm said. “I can't force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015, aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.8. The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to ______.A. the way they dressB. the relations with teachersC. the way they treat their kidsD. the clothes they buy for their kids9. How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A. Asking kids to set examples.B. Keeping them out of school.C. Sending letters to persuade them.D. Forcing them to change by laws.10. Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A. She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B. Parents spent less time on their clothes.C. She wanted to explain her decision about the parents' dress.D. She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.11. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.A. strict laws should be passed to stop pajamasB. aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeansC. people wearing pajamas in public will be punishedD. more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in publicDTeenagers from low-income families in particular are more likely than their middle-class peers（同龄人）to do less well in schoolwork and to drop out of school. Studies have shown, however, that a positive attitude towards schoolwork and the support and encouragement from their parents can help at-risk youngsters to overcome the economic barriersand lack of resources they face. Most of the evidence about the effects of parental involvement （参与）comes from research on mothers. Little is known, however, about how teenagers experience their fathers’ warmth and the beliefs and behavior that are most affected by it.This new study is part of a large one focusing on low-income families conducted in four middle schools in the southwestern United States. Researchers asked 183 sixth-graders about how optimistic and motivated they were about their school work, and how they experienced their fathers' warmth. The students' maths and language arts grades were also gained. The research team took into account the influence that mothers have on their children’s well-being in their analyses.Their findings show how fathers can support their teenagers in ways that result in greater optimism and higher achievement at school. “Low-income fathers affect their teenagers’ beliefs about themselves and their future, and these beliefs influence their achievement by increasing their determination to complete school tasks, “says Dr, Marie-Anne.These positive effects extend to both sons and daughters, although in different ways. Experiencing their fathers’ warmth first influences daughters’sense of optimism, and thenspills overinto their feeling more determined and certain about their academic abilities. This in turn leads to better maths grades. There is a more direct link between their fathers, love and boys' belief in their ability to succeed in academy.12. What is more likely to happen to teenagers from low-income families?A. They will be more determined to struggle.B. They will have fewer happy things to share.C. They will fail in their studies and quit school.D. They will receive less love from their parents.13. How is the new research different from the previous ones?A. It only researches families in the north of America.B. It only studies low-education families in the world.C. It combines questionnaire data and students, grades.D. It mainly focuses on the effects of fathers' involvement.14. What can we know about fathers' warmth?A. It is less effective than that of mothers.B. It affects girls and boys in different ways.C. It mainly applies to girls rather than boys.D. It has a more direct effect on girls thanon boys.15. Which of the following best explains "spills over" underlined in the last paragraph?A. Spreads.B. Changes.C. Bursts.D. Checks.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。

河南省许昌市2020学年度高三英语三校联考试题本试卷共二卷，满分150分，考试时间120分钟第Ⅰ卷Ⅰ. 单项选择（每题1分，共35题）1. —Would you mind if I borrow your car just over the weekend?—, but I'm visiting my mother this weekend.A. No problemB. My pleasureC. I'm sorryD. Don't mention it2. Hearing the bell, out .A. the students rushedB. did the students rushC. rushing the studentsD. rushed the students3. —Shall we go shopping, Mum?—Sorry, we buy anything now because none of the shops are open.A. musn'tB. can'tC. shan'tD. needn't4. Why don’t you bring ________ to their attention that you are _______your experiment?A. this, occupied inB. it, busy withC. that, occupied withD.what, busy in5. , everyone in our class has this term.A. Much to our disappointment, made progressB. Very to our sadness, made a progressC. To our great joy, made a progressD. Much to our delight, made progress6. —Six people died in the car accident.—The tragedy , if the driver had been more careful.A. mustn't have been avoidedB. could have been avoidedC. couldn't have been avoidedD. should have been avoided7. There are several tall buildings, was built last year.A. the tallest oneB. of which the tallestC. the tallest of themD. the tallest of these8. A person is usually judged by he treats others.A. the way howB. the way whichC. the wayD. the way in that9. If you can’t ________ me an hour, a quarter will _________.A. afford; suitB. spare; doC. charge; helpD. accumulate; work10. the airport , he was arrested by the police .A. As soon as arrivingB. Upon he arrivedC. On arrivingD. Upon his arrival at11. —How can I improve my English?—My advice is : doing more reading , memorizing more words and trying tothink in English .A. as usualB. like thatC. as followingD. as follows12. The driver managed not to hit the child who ran in front of his car, but onlyinjuring himself.A. in hope ofB. as a consequence ofC. at the mercy ofD. at the cost of13. The newcomers found it impossible themselves to the climate in the newcountry.A. to suitB. to adaptC. fittingD. matching14. —I'm not quite sure to get there.—You'd better the timetable.A. when, consultB. how, instructC. how, consultD. when,instruct15. I have read the text several times but I still can't it.A. make use ofB. take advantage ofC. make any sense ofD. have an idea of16. It's too late to go out for a walk now. , it is freezing cold outside.A. BesidesB. HoweverC. AnywayD. Except17. It Mrs White. She has not come back from Australia yet.A. mustn't beB. can beC. can't beD. couldn't be18. Be sure to get there on time, ?A. will youB. aren't youC. can youD. don't you19. It is around 100 years, as is known to all, the first modern Olympic Gameswere held .A. thatB. sinceC. afterD. when20. yourself what makes you feel happy and you'll find it's the simple things thatbring you a good time .A. AskingB. To askC. AskD. Having asked21. No one in the school but Tom and I for the broken glass.A. are to blameB. is to be blamedC. is to blameD. are to be blamed22. What do you think of the suggestion the meeting to discuss medicalinsurance?A. which, holdB. that, be heldC. where, should be heldD. when, is held23. —Where can I get a stamp of this kind?—You can get at any post office in this city.A. itB. thatC. eachD. one24. —I wonder if you could ___________my luggage, because I have to go off to buy a tichet.—, I'm too glad to help.A. keep an eye on; SureB. search for; That's impossibleC. look out for; I'm sorryD. stick with; Of course not25. Nowhere in the world than this one.A. you can see a better parkB. you can see the better parkC. can you see a best parkD. can you see a better park26. If young people see a film a famous person smokes cigarettes, they mayget a very bad , , message .A. when, if not dangerouslyB. where, if isn't in dangerC. in which, if not dangerousD. that, if not in danger27. Your parents wouldn't like you those people who stay idle all day long.A. communicating withB. to associate withC. associated withD. involved in28. She is said into a famous university last year.A. to goB. to have been admittedC. wentD. to have admitted29. In front of the gate stands a sign that : No entry.A. is readB. saysC. writesD. is telling30. In some countries, is called “equality”does not really mean equal rights forall people .A. whichB. thatC. itD. what31. I felt somewhat disappointed and was about to leave, something strange attracted my attention.A. unlessB. asC. whenD. while32. improve the situation of poor people , the programme isbeing tested insome poor areas.A. Aimed atB. Designed toC. Living up toD. Agreed to33. Now if parents their children, they will _____________.A. employ, put in a prisonB. take, be thrown into prisonC. abuse, end up in prisonD. overwork, go to the prison34. —How about going out for a walk?—I'm sorry, but I have an urgent matter .A. relate toB. appeal toC. attend toD. refer to35. , he is not yet ready to turn professional.A. Gifted though is heB. Gifted as he isC. Gifted he isD. Though is he giftedⅡ. 完形填空（每题2分，共40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

2020年许昌市高级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AIf you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, a travel destination that people crowd to from around the world, and want to attend one Festival while you are there, keep on reading to discover more information.AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021Where: Traverse Theater, Assembly RoxyA festival where kids take overEdinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.EdinburghInternational Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021Where: Film House, Festival TheaterOriginally the very best in international film, it was established in 1947. The dynamic programme features everything from documentaries to shorts, along with a range of experimental cinema, in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm.EdinburghArt Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021Where: City ArtCenter, The Scottish GalleryWith over 40 exhibitions to attend, the Edinburgh Art Festival is theUK’s largest visual arts event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.The RoyalEdinburghMilitary Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021Where:EdinburghCastleWith a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd toEdinburghto see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop ofEdinburghCastle.1. Who is the AKA. Imaginate Festival intended for?A. Children.B. Talented performers.C. Parents.D. Dancers.2. What’s special about Edinburgh Art Festival?A. It includes all forms of arts.B. It is about great works in history.C. It is the largest festival in the world.D. It lasts for the longest time.3. Which Festival offers performances by soldiers?A. Edinburgh Art FestivalB. AKA. Imaginate FestivalC. The RoyalEdinburghMilitary TattooD.EdinburghInternational Film FestivalBIf you easily make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University—the largest of its kind to date-found that meditation (冥想) could help you improve the situation.The research tested how open monitoring meditation (OMM)—or, meditationthat focuses awareness on feelings or thoughts as they unfold in one’s mind and body—alteredbrain activity in a way that suggested increased error recognition.“People’s interest in meditation is outpacing what science can prove in terms of effects and benefits.” said Jeff Lin, MSU psychology doctoral candidate and study co-author. “But it’s amazing to me that we were able to see how one session of a guided meditation could produce changes to brain activity in non-meditators.”“Some forms of meditation have you focus on a single object, commonly your breath, but open monitoring meditation is a bit different,” Lin said, “It has you tune inward and pay attention to everything going on in your mind and body. The goal is to sit quietly and pay close attention to where the mind travels without getting too caught up in the scenery.”Lin and his MSU co-authors—William Eckerle, Ling Peng and Jason Moser—hired more than 200 participants to test how open monitoring meditation affected how people detect and respond toerrors.The participants, who had never meditated before, were taken through a 20-minute open monitoring meditation exercise while the researchers measured brain activity through electroencephalography (脑电图), or EEG. Then, they completed a computerized distraction (分心) test.“The EEG can measure brain activity at the millisecond level, so we got precise measures of brain activity right after mistakes compared to correct responses,” Lin said. “A certain neural signal occurs about half a second after an error called the error positivity, which is linked to conscious error recognition. We found that the strength of this signal is increased in the meditators to controls.”“These findings show what just 20 minutes of open monitoring meditation can do to improve the brain’s ability to detect and pay attention to mistakes,” Moser said.4. What does the underlined word “altered” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Changed.B. Prevented.C. Started.D. Recorded.5. Why is open monitoring meditation different?A. It is just aimed at a single object.B. It clears your mind of everything.C. It gets too caught up in the scenery.D. It focuses on where the mind travels.6. What did the researchers do for the studyA. They hired people who had meditated before.B. They measured the participants’ brain activity.C. They reminded the participants to avoid errors.D. They had non-meditators design a distraction test.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Turn to OMM to Avoid Acting in a HurryB. You’re Able to Recognize Errors ConsciouslyC. Meditators’ Brain Proves Much More ActiveD. OMM Can Help You Make Fewer MistakesCIn someareas ofCalifornia, it’s so dry that farmers aren’t willing to plant crops this season. Growers, north ofSan Francisco, have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest, which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma, hasn’t had enough water to grow all the peppers, lettuces and other produce for a long time, according to a video on its Instagram page. Nearby farms arc saying the same, emphasizing (强调) the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States' vegetables and two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants, that could lead to pushing up the price of food that's already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought, for the first time in 21 years, we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,"CountyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. inKansas, saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season" and won't see much moisture (水分) over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state, leaving it with less moisture than usual. AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms, little relief is expected before October.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind. The business can’t offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location, according to its website.Nearby, Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5% of the water it usually relies on, owner David Plescia said. He’s looking for new land with enough water to use, and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income. If it doesn’t make it, he’ll leave the fields empty.“It’s part of our generation’s cross to bear, figuring out how to run small — or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,” Andrew said.8. What does the underlined word “extended” in the second paragraph mean?A. Hot.B. Short.C. Long.D. Wonderful.9. Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A. Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B. The growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D. The low price of Asian vegetables.10. From what Andrew said, we can infer (推断) all of the following statements EXCEPT that________.A. The climate is not very goodB. It is part of the burden for people of his generationC. It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climateD. He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon11. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B. How does the owner look for new land with enough waterC. California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.D. The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.DTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sellproduct are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.12. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.13. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product14. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs Complexity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。

河南省许昌市襄城县第一高级中学2020年高三英语测试题含解析一、选择题21. ---- Thanks a lot for your book. I found it very interesting.---- _______. I’m glad you enjoyed it.A. All the bestB. It is nothingC. No thanksD. Very well.参考答案：B2. －How do you find the 2013 CCTV Spring Festival Gala?－Terrific！I have never seen________one before.A. a betterB. the betterC. the bestD. a best参考答案：A考查比较级。

后半句句意：好极了！以前从未看到比这更好的春节联欢晚会了。

not/never加比较级表示肯定意义的最高级。

故选A。

3. – Would you like to join us in the game?–_____, for I have something important to attend to.A. I willB. I’d love toC. I won’tD. I’m afraid not参考答案：D解析：交际用语，通过前后呼应可以得出答案。

4. . To prepare for the Olympic Games in summer, London ____ its largest ever exercise to test the response of emergency services.A. plannedB. is planningC. had plannedD. plans参考答案：B略5. With the economic crisis it is ________ difficult for a university graduate to find a job today.A. similarlyB. equallyC. increasinglyD. possibly 参考答案：C6. The clock has just struck twelve, _________ the end of the morning in school.A. announcedB. to announceC. being announcedD. announcing参考答案：D7. Little Jim to my home after he broke my mobile phone by accident.A. dared not to comeB. didn’t dare comeC. dared not comeD. didn’t dare coming参考答案：C8. ______ he worked out the problem in such a short time puzzled all of us. .A. WhatB. WhereC. WhenD. How参考答案：D句意：他如何这么快解出这道习题让我们大家都困惑不解。