安徽省桐城中学2020届高三英语上学期分科检测试题二

英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AIt's3008．You have a job，a family and you're about40years old!Welcome to your future life．Getting ready for work，you pause in front of the mirror．"Turn red，"you say．Your shirt changes from sky blue to deep red．Tiny preprogrammed electrons are rearranged in your shirt to change its color．Looking into the mirror，you find it hard to believe that you are40．You look much younger．With amazing advances in medicine，people in your generation may live to be150years old．You are not even middle-aged．As you go into the kitchen and prepare to pour your breakfast cereal into a bowl，you hear："To lose weight，you shouldn't eat that，"from your shoes．They read the tiny electronic code on the cereal box to find out the nutrition details．You decide to listen to your shoes．"Kitchen，what can I have for breakfast？"A list of possible foods appear on the counter as kitchen checks its food supplies．"Ready for your trip to space．"You ask your son and daughter．In2017only specially trained astronauts went into space-and very few of them．Today anyone can go to space for day trip or longer vacation．Your best friend even works in space．Handing your children three strawberries each，you add，"The doctor said you need these for space travel．"Thanks to medical advice，vaccination shots are a thing of the past．Ordinary foods contain specific vaccines（疫苗）．With the berries in their mouths，the kids head for the front door．It's time for you to go to work．Your car checks your fingerprints and unlocks the doors．"My office，autopilot．"You command．Your car drives itself down the road and move smoothly into traffic on the highway．You sit back and unroll your e-newspaper．The latest news downloads and fills the viewer．Looking through the pages，you watch the news as video films rather than read it．1.The passage above is organized in order of______．A.frequencyB.importanceC.preferenceD.time2.______transforms the color of your clothing into another in3008．A.The mirrorB.The counterC.The clothing itselfD.The medicine3.The shoes know that you shouldn't eat the breakfast cereal with the help of______．A.checking the nutrition details of the foodB.listening to the doctor's adviceC.testing the food supplies in the kitchenD.pouring the breakfast into a bowl4.The strawberries the children eat serve as______．A.nutritionB.breakfastC.lunchD.vaccinesBA group that rescues wildlife has started to search for land and money to build a wildlife hospital in San Francisco．"About40volunteers care for injured animals in their homes，"the founder Jamie Ray said．Ray presented her proposal（提议）to build a﹩2million wildlife hospital and nature center toenvironment experts recently．"What we need to do is build a100-foot-long flight nest for recovering birds and have water pools for recovering water birds，"Ray said．She hopes they will be opened by the end of2018，and would be able to help care for birds affected by oil spills（溢出）in the Bay．"For any animal，whether it is oiled，injured or anything else，getting immediate care is important to its survival，"she said．Department employees drive as many as350injured animals every year to wildlife hospitals，according to Friedman．He said around80percent of those animals were birds．"It would be wonderful to have a wildlife recovery center here in San Francisco，"Friedman said．Ray's proposal includes nests as well as a nature education center and outdoor picnic area．She has suggested building the center at Lake Merced or in western Golden Gate Park．A parking lot，soccer field and storage area are presently being planned for construction at the Golden Gate Park site．Any change to those plans would need to be approved by department experts．The Board of Supervisors is also in charge of those plans．5.What may not be involved in Ray's proposal？______A.A nature education center．B.A nest．C.An outdoor picnic area．D.A soccer field．6.What do we know about oiled birds？______A.They are being cared for by volunteers．B.They are probably water birds．C.They are called oiled birds because they can produce oil．D.They are birds usually seen in San Francisco．7.What are we told in the passage？______A.There are already wildlife recovery centers in San Francisco．B.The bird and wildlife hospital in San Francisco will be built in2018．C.It is important for injured animals to get timely care．D.There are about40volunteers working in the wildlife hospital．8.It can be inferred that______．A.Ray wants to build a100-foot-long nestB.about350birds are injured every year in San FranciscoC.birds are most easily injured animals in San FranciscoD.Ray is the founder of the Board of SupervisorsCGrowers around the world are using new methods to grow grapes to make wine．They use natural and organic methods to control harmful insects and weeds instead of using chemicals．Now，a winery in Canada has adopted a natural way to control its grapevines（葡萄藤）．The Featherstone Winery is in southern Ontario．The grapevines，like other plants，need to be cut every year．Cutting grapevines must be done very carefully．Only a targeted area of leaves is removed from the lower part of the vines to help the grapes grow better．But at the Featherstone Winery，no man or machine does the cutting．Instead，the job is done by40little wooly lambs．David Johnson owns the vineyard．He says he learned about using lambs while visiting wineries in New Zealand．The young lambs are perfectly designed to do the job．They eat the grape leaves on the lower parts of the vine．But they are not tall enough to reach the grapes．They only weigh about22kilograms，so they do not beat down the soil．And their waste makes good organicfertilizer．In addition，using the lambs costs much less than hiring workers to cut the vines for seven weeks in summer．And when the cutting is done in August，the lambs become tasty dishes．Mr．Johnson says he had a difficult time finding enough lambs to do the job．There are about50 million lambs in New Zealand．But there are not nearly as many in Ontario．Also，some organic pesticides（杀虫剂）are harmful to lambs．And the lambs must be watched to make sure they do not eat too much of the grapevines．David Johnson says the lambs help him carry out his environmental ideas about farming．They are lovely and peaceful and he likes having them in his vineyard．People visiting the vineyard also enjoy watching the lambs do their job．9.In order to help the grapes grow better，growers______．A.only have to remove the dead leavesB.need to remove a specific area of leavesC.shouldn't remove any part of the plantsD.should let little lambs do the cutting10.Which of the following statements about using lambs to do the cutting is not right？______ing lambs costs more than hiring workers．mbs won't eat the grapes．C.David Johnson learned this way in New Zealand．mbs can be eaten after the cutting is done．11.Paragraph4is mainly about______．A.the future of getting lambs to do the cuttingB.the worries about using organic pesticidesC.the ways to get lambs to do the cuttingD.the problems related to lambs doing the cutting12.We can infer from the passage that David Johnson______．A.owns several wineries in CanadaB.buys lambs from New ZealandC.is concerned about protecting the circumstanceD.loves keeping lambs instead of farmingDThere is no better word than"unbelievable"to describe Indian sports film Dangal's huge box-office （票房）achievement in the Chinese mainland．Path to successDangal's box-office performance in China has gone against all market rules．While box-office earnings usually tend to decline the longer a film is screened in theaters，Dangal's box-office goes up nearly three times during its second weekend．On Wednesday，Dangal has made830.94million yuan，making it the eighth highest-earning2017film in the Chinese mainland so far．Dangal is now the second highest-earning Indian film in China．According to the statistics on Maoyan，a Chinese online film database，58.2percent of mainland moviegoers nationwide who are interested in seeing the film are women．This percentage increases to59.1percent in third-tier（三线）cities and60.2percent in fourth-tier cities．Looking at age，moviegoers between20-24account for the largest group who want to see the film nationwide at33.4 percent，followed by25-29years old at29.4percent．Secret for successWhile the secret for a good film has many ingredients，response of the audience is a key factor．Dangal，a story about a father training his daughters to become wrestling champions in a male-dominated society，has reached the heart of Chinese audiences，especially women，many of whom feel that women are often not treated equally as men．Shui Wujiao，a netizen，wrote that she was very impressed when the father pointed out that Geeta，the oldest daughter，was not only fighting for herself，but also for the millions of girls who are forced into marriages because they are less respectful than boys by society．There are similarities such as the parent-child relationship，the pressure one has to bear when growing up，as well as similar family and social values．The preference for boys over girls is still deeply rooted among many Chinese，especially in remote areas．Learning idolDangal's inspirational story has also led to many teachers and parents using the film as motivational aids．Ying Junzi，a Chinese film critic，posted that he thinks the film's motivational message is another factor that has helped Dangal achieve the box-office success．"For many Chinese parents who pay close attention to their child's education，the film has become an educational bible for encouraging their children to study even harder，"he wrote．"Chinese parents are willing to do anything for their children's education．When they hear from relatives and friends that there is a good film that can motivate their children to perform better，they will definitely rush to the theaters with their kids．It's become a family film，"Ying Junzi added．13.The passage is mainly about______．A.success of a personB.a film from IndiaC.famous people in ChinaD.money made by families14.Based on the text we can hardly conclude that______．A.it's amazing that Dangal is popular in ChinaB.there exist similarities between China and IndiaC.women in their twenties from less developed cities might be more interested in DangalD.women are often not treated equally as men only in China15.The underlined part"an educational bible"possibly refers to______．A.a religious bookB.a motivational aidC.a family filmD.an educator from schools二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）You can get a lot from being healthy．Everyone needs to take time to exercise．(1)Here are some tips on how to make better use of your free time while staying healthy．(2)Make sure that your joints（关节）and body organs are kept in good working order．Exercise can also help keep your weight at a healthy level and can protect you from catching coughs and colds．Other benefits are an increase in your energy level and brain activity．Knowing that you're looking and feeling good can also increase your self-confidence．If you're under18，you should try to do a total of60minutes of physical activity every day．This includes anything from taking the lift at the gym to walking up stairs．(3)Getting fit isn't all about gyms-some forms of exercise won't cost you any money，and most forms can be easily used in your busy life without taking some special time in your day．(4)(5)Playing team sports like football，or basketball is great exercise，and it is often more enjoyable because you're playing with a group of friends．A．Any grown-up needs at least half an hour of exercise at least five days a week．B．Don't do exercise if you are busy．C．For example，riding a bike to school or work can improve your fitness level．D．There are lots of ways to improve your health．E．Getting fit isn't just something you have to do by yourself．F．One should try to save money for joining a gym．G．Keeping physically active is beneficial．16. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G17. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G18. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G19. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G20. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Nobody doesn't know Charlie Chaplin，a world-famous funny actor．People(21)have burst out laughing when seeing Charlie Chaplin's films(22)tears run down their faces．From his very first (23)they know what will happen．The little tramp，who is poor and homeless，is always with black moustache，wide-open eyes，round black hat and(24)too large for his feet．This character was a social failure but was loved for his optimism and(25)to overcome all difficulties．He picks out the laces of shoes and eats them like spaghetti．He cuts off the leather top of the shoe and eats it(26)it were the finest steak．He'll struggle through snow and fall from windows．He'll fight with men who are twice the(27)of him，and also fall in love with women，who(28)notice him，and even try to hug（拥抱）them．These actions are so convincing that they make you love and remember him as a great actor who can(29)people with great confidence．He directs and produces a series of funny movies，which make people laugh at a time when they feel depressed，so they can feel more content with their lives．The role that Charlie Chaplin(30)in dozens of films makes a variety of stupid mistakes．He is always in trouble，but he never loses (31)．He dreams of becoming a great man．He can act the fool doing ordinary everyday tasks，(32) no one is ever bored watching．Even people who have(33)understanding of English can enjoy Chaplin's films，because they are mostly(34)．It isn't what he(35)that makes people laugh．His comedy doesn't depend on words．It depends on actions which mean the same thing to people all over the world．Chaplin raises his thick eyebrows or rolls his eyes．He hides behind a fat lady or under a table to escape from his(36)．He dresses well and pretends to be a(37)and important man．It is all so hopeless and(38)that he makes us laugh．Such is the secret of Chaplin's huge success．Just as Victor Hugo once said，"Laughter is the sun that drives(39)from the human face"，and up to now(40)has been able to do this better than Charlie Chaplin．21. A.here and there B.old and young C.at abroad D.at home22. A.until B.once C.because D.before23. A.reaction B.entertainment C.appearance D.humor24. A.trousers B.stocks C.shoes D.hands25. A.impression B.confusion C.courage D.depression26. A.even if B.only if C.if only D.as if27. A.length B.meter C.weigh D.size28. A.fluently B.hardly C.likely D.deeply29. A.approach B.confirm C.inspire D.admire30. A.plays B.stars C.makes D.attaches31. A.face B.heart C.wealth D.fortune32. A.which B.whom C.what D.where33. A.much B.little C.better D.more34. A.silent B.intelligent C.frightening D.appealing35. A.performs B.expects C.absorbs D.says36. A.behaviors B.characters C.enemies D.customers37. A.badly off B.well off C.considerate D.wealthy38. A.impossible B.disappointed C.beneficial D.beautiful39. A.smile B.happiness C.energy D.winter40. A.everybody B.somebody C.nobody D.anybody四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.No one knows exactly how the earth began．According to a widely accepted theory，the earthwas just a cloud of dust after the"Big Bang"．Then the dust settled into a solid globe which exploded violently with fire and rock and produced water vapor and many gases，making the earth's atmosphere．(1)is even more important is that as the earth cooled down，waterappeared and stayed on the surface．It was the(2)（present）of water that allowed the earth to dissolve harmful gases and acids into the oceans and seas．This produced a chain reaction，(3)made it possible for life to develop．First，the appearance of small plants encouraged thedevelopment of early shellfish and all sorts of fish．Next，green plants began to grow on land．They(4)（follow）by land animals．Some were insects．Others，called amphibians，(5)（be）able to live on land as well as in the water．So reptiles appeared for the firsttime．They produced young generally by(6)（lay）eggs．Later，dinosaurs developed．(7)（luck），they suddenly disappeared．After that，mammals came into being and existed on the earth．These animals were different from all life forms in the past，because they gave birth(8)young baby animals and produced milk to feed them．Finally，humans become the mostimportant animals on the planet．However，(9)are putting too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere，which prevents heat(10)（escape）from the earth into space，making the earth too hot to live on．As a result of this，whether life will continue on the earth will depend on whether this problem can be solved．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）．并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1每处错误及修改仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分．I was born in1642in France．After I was programmed by an operator who used cards with holes，I could"think"logical．In1936my real father，Alan Turing，describes how computers could be made to solve any mathematical problem by building a universal machine．People were surprising at my artificial intelligence．In early1960s，I got a family connecting by a network．M y memory became too large that even I couldn't believe them!And my memory has developed so many that I never forget anything．My family and I have been used by billion of people since 1970．I am happy because I have been built to serve for human race since my birth．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.2017年我县高考创历史之最：其中600分以上共103人，一本上线共938人．假定你是李华，想邀请好友Peter一起参加学校举办的优秀学生高考经验交流会（exchange conference）．请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1．交流时间、地点；2．交流内容．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Peter，Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】略【解析】DCAD31A推理题．作者以自己早早晨起床以后的时间为顺序来组织全文，从穿衣服，吃早饭等着手．故A正确．73．D细节题．根据文章第二段2，3行They read the tiny electronic code on the cereal box to find out the nutrition details．可知通过检查食物的营养细节，可以知道你是否应该吃早餐麦片．故D项描述正确．30C推理题．根据文章倒数第二段最后3行Thanks to medical advices，vaccination shots are a thing of the past．Ordinary foods contain specific vaccines．With the berries in their mouths，the kids head for the front door．可知孩子吃的草莓是一种疫苗．故C正确．5.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】C【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据文章第二段Ray presented her proposal（提议）to build a﹩2million wildlife hospital and nature center to environment experts recently．"What we need to do i s build a100-foot-long flight nest for recovering birds and have water pools for recovering water bir ds拟建一座价值200万美元的野生动物医院和自然中心．雷说："我们需要做的是建造一个100英尺长的鸟巢；可知雷的提议可能没有涉及到一个足球场；故选D．2．B．细节理解题．根据文章第二段She hopes they will be opened by the end of2018，and would be able to help care for birds affected by oil spills（溢出）in the Bay．"For any animal，whether it is oiled，injured or anything else，getting immediate care is important to its survival，"she said她希望水鸟能在2008年底前开放．他说："对任何动物来说，无论是油污、受伤还是其他任何东西，立即护理对它的生存都很重要．"可知油污鸟它们可能是水鸟；故选B．3．C．细节理解题．根据文章第二段She hopes they will be opened by the end of2018，and would be able to help care for birds affected by oil spills（溢出）in the Bay．"For any animal，whether it is oiled，injured or anything else，getting immediate ca re is important to its survival，"she said她希望水鸟能在2008年底前开放．他说："对任何动物来说，无论是油污、受伤还是其他任何东西，立即护理对它的生存都很重要．"可知及时照顾受伤的动物是很重要的；故选C．4．C．细节理解题．根据文章第三段Department employees drive as many as350injured animals every year to wildlife hospitals，accord ing to Friedman．He said around80percent of those animals were birds弗里德曼说，每年有多达350只受伤的动物被送到野生动物医院．弗里德曼说，这些动物中大约有80%是鸟类．"可知在旧金山，鸟类是最容易受伤的动物；故选C本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一个拯救野生动物的组织已经开始寻找土地和资金，在旧金山建造一所野生动物医院．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．9.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】D【小题4】C【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据文章第一段They use natural and organic methods to control harmful insects and weeds instead of using chemica ls可知为了帮助葡萄生长得更好，种植者需要移除特定区域的叶子；故选B．2．A细节理解题．根据第三段"In addition，using the lambs costs much less than hiring workers to cut the vines for seven weeks in summer．"可知，使用羊来剪断葡萄藤的花费是少于雇佣工人的费用的．故选A．3．D．细节理解题．根据文章第四段Mr．Johnson says he had a difficult time finding enough lambs to do the job．There are about50mil lion lambs in New Zealand可知第4段主要是关于与羊羔扦插有关的问题；故选D4．C推理判断题．根据最后一段第一句话"David Johnson says the lambs help him carry out his environmental ideas about farming．"可知，David Johnson是个环保人士．故选C．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了采用环保的方式来种植葡萄酿酒．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．13.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】B【解析】【文章大意】本文主要讲述了印度电影"摔跤吧爸爸"在中国电影市场的巨大成功，并对该电影成功的原因以及电影内容进行了简介。

高三英语参考答案第一部分听力（共30分）（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5： BCBAA 6-10： CABCA11-15：BACBC 16-20：AABCC第二部分阅读理解（共40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）A篇 21-24：CBCA B篇 25-27：ABDC篇 28-31：ACDA D篇 32-35：CBBD第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）36-40:CBDFA第三部分语言知识运用（共45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45：CBADC 46-50:BACDB51-55: ACDBA 56-60:CDBAD第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. which 62. with 63. to be held 64. since 65. named 66. tells 67. a 68. travelling 69. dynasties 70. partly第四部分写作（共35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Before we go to college,we need∧make great decision. It is to choose the major,towhich is considering very important and will decide our future career. Actual, whatever major we considered Actuallychoose, it is our duty to keep on study. The purpose of our studying all the time is to practice thestudyingway you think. Though we don’t know whether the major we learn will be our future ca reer, but wesomehow we are equipped with some skill through hard work, which will be with great help inskills ofsolving problems. As the saying go, what we learn today will decide who we are in the future. Sogoesit is necessary to devote ourselves to learn our majors well and never give up .Learning第二节书面表达（满分25分）One possible versionDear Chris,Your letter has reached me and I am delighted to know that you will pay a visit to China this winter holiday. As for means of transportation, I think G-series high speed train is the best choice for travelling.The G-series high-speed trains have been well developed and become popular nowadays in China. With lots of different lines, it is convenient for you to travel wherever you go. Besides, the high-speed train is comfortable, safe and fast. They are seldom delayed and it is easy to get tickets via many channels, such as by phone, through the Internet, or on a self-service machine. Furthermore, prices of tickets are reasonable.Wish you a good journey in China! (116)Yours,Li Hua录音原文(Text 1)M: Would you mind giving these books to Professor Hata for me? He lent them to me.W: I'm afraid I wouldn’t be seeing him today, since classes have been cancelled due to the snowstorm.(Text 2)W: I really want to use my computer but there's something wrong with it. Can you see if you can figure out what's wrong?M: I've just finished cleaning the windows so I'll have some tea and then take a look at it, OK? (Text 3)M: Do you want to go to the Star Club with me tonight? I'm going with some of my friends from school.W: Not really. They overcharge for drinks and foods. I'd rather go to a bar around here.(Text 4)W: Sir, can I come in now?M: Sorry, lady. I'm afraid you'll have to wait half an hour.Our business hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.(Text 5)M: Congratulations on your marriage! You're so beautiful today.W: Thank you very much for coming.M: Where are you going for your honeymoon?W: We're going to Canada.(Text 6)M: How's the new job, Alison?W: Well, I'm terribly busy. Every day I meet many people. But I do lots of typing and filing, too. M: Don't you like being a receptionist?W: Oh, I enjoy meeting people, and I like answering the phone. But I hate typing, and I can't stand filing.M: You can go to college, you know. Why don't you study for a year?W: What do you mean?M: I mean, you can do a course in business studies. After a year, you get a certificate. Then youcan apply for lots of different jobs.W: That's a good idea.(Text 7)M: I wish there were laws to keep down noise.W: What's the matter?M: There's so much noise in my neighbourhood. At first, I didn't mind it, but now I find the noise is making me nearly deaf.W: What kind of noise?M: Oh, all sorts -- pop music all day long, the starting of car engines in the early morning, stuff like that.W: You're suffering from noise pollution, Mike. Constant noise makes life difficult and unpleasant. It can prevent you from working well and can even damage your health.M: Yes, that's true. I am not as efficient as I used to be. I really can't find a way to avoid all this noise.W: Well, I'd suggest you move out of your neighbourhood.(Text 8)W: What are you going to do for the project?M: I don't know. I was hoping you could help me think of something.W: Well, you're such a good artist. You could talk about watercolour while you're doing one in front of the class.M: Maybe, but I'm still uncertain. What if I make a mistake in front of everyone?W: Come on, you're really talented. You wouldn't have to do much preparation beforehand.M: Er ...W: Or, how about this? You could bring in a photo, a pencil drawing, and a watercolour of the same subject. Something simple so it wouldn't take so much time to do, like a flower. Then you could show the advantages and disadvantages of working with different materials.M: I could do that ahead of time.W: You could, but remember, it would take a lot more time.M: Sure, thanks.(Text 9)W: I think you made the right choice, coming to us. We have a wide selection of vehicles you can choose from.M: I would like to rent a car with good air conditioning.W: All our cars have air conditioning systems in them. Air conditioning and stereos are all standard with us.M: Good. I am visiting my girlfriend. I want her to have a good time.W: Oh, is that so? Well, then. Let me show you something she might like. It's on our back lot.M: This is a Porsche!W: Yes. Beautiful, isn't it?M: But I probably can't afford it. It must be really expensive.W: Well, sir. You said you were looking at cars at the rental agency at the airport. Now with them you'd spend your money and get nothing for it. But you could probably rent this Porsche from us, for the same price as one of their standard cars.M: But how can you do that?W: It's because our prices are so good. And this car has a lot of miles on it. But it's in nice shape, isn't it?M: Yes, that's very satisfying. I'll rent it.(Text 10)Hello, everyone, and welcome to our school Natural History Day. Let me give you some information about today's activities. Remember, you need to attend one of these activities.All right, your first choice is called "Dogs might fly", which will take place in Room 27. Professor Black will be having a lecture on animals and this will be followed by a group discussion where you'll get a chance to ask her questions and offer your own thoughts and opinions.Well, we all know that animals communicate with each other, but what about flowers? Your second choice is a video show called "Flowers Talk". This considers the possibility that plants and flowers do actually communicate with each other. The video is introduced by Patrick Bell, who has just written a book on how plants get used to their natural environment. That will take place in the lecture room, no, sorry, correct that, here in the main hall. We've had to move it because the lecture room is being repaired.The final choice is good for those of you who want to get a bit of fresh air. We've called it "A world in your garden". Anyway, for those of you interested in getting away from the classroom. Dr. Smith will be taking you on a nature walk through the local park, and will be telling you about some of the animals and plants that live and grow nearby. And it's a lovely day for a walk!OK, let's start our wonderful day now.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）A【语篇导读】这是一篇应用文。

安徽省安庆市桐城中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man always do on Saturday?A. See a film.B. Have a class.C. Review his notes.2. How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?A. By recording them.B. By talking with lectures.C. By attending them again.3. Where will the man fetch his notebook?A. In the library.B. In the classroom.C. In the teacher’s office.4. What kind of music does the man often listen to?A. Jazz music.B. Classical music.C. Rock music.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Sarah’s happy retirement.B. The man’s art classes.C. Their hobbies.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

安徽省桐城中学2020届高三上学期模拟考试（二）英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Worlds' Best Bookshops There's nothing like being surrounded by books，wherever you are．Here are the finest oases of literature that travellers can bring you．Daikanyama T-site | TokyoIt is well worth visiting even if just to admire the building's beautiful，crisscrossed architecture．Once you've had your fill of roaming three floors' worth of bookshelves，there's the bar，the coffee shop，or even the video rental space to give you more reason to stay just that little bit longer．Grab a book，order a beer and dive into its pages．I could have stayed hours here．City Lights | San FranciscoThe three-storey establishment publishes and sells titles in poetry，fiction，translation，politics，history and the arts．It hosts events and readings，and runs a non-profit of the same name that aims to promote diversity of voices and ideas in literature．It's opposite Vesuvio，a bar frequented by Kerouac and other Beat-generation writers and artists．Shakespeare and Company | ParisI made a special trip to the Left Bank for this one when I was in Paris．It has two floors packed with English-language texts，and I was particularly struck by any spare wall space devoted to notes from visitors - heartfelt messages to a loved one，dedications to the shop itself，or a quote from a favourite author or philosopher．Hutatma Chowk | MumbaiA few years ago I visited India，investigating Rudyard Kipling's connections with the country．I spotted a cheap copy of The Jungle Book on one of the tarp-covered book stalls at Hutatma Chowk （Martyrs' Square）．The booksellers here are like amateur librarians，able to lay their hands on almost any title you ask for．To me，those well-thumbed （翻旧了的）books spoke volumes about the changes of Mumbai's readers in the 150 years since the city gave us Kipling．1.In which bookshop can you buy a drink while visiting？______A. Daikanyama T-siteB. City LightsC. Shakespeare and CompanyD. Hutatma Chowk2.What can be learned about the book stalls at Hutatma Chowk？______A. People can meet Rudyard Kipling there．B. They sell the cheapest books in the world．C. The book owners are amateur librarians．D. The sellers are familiar with the books．3.What do the four bookstores have in common？______A. They are beautifully designed．B. They are three-storey buildings．C. They offer book lovers good experience．D. They are frequently visited by great writers．BHoward Weistling wanted to be a comic strip （连环漫画）artist．But when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor，he joined the Army．After flight engineer training ，Howard was shipped off to Europe．On his maiden flight ，his plane was shot down over Austria．The entire crew of eight men landed safely．But a farmer found Howard hiding in his barn and turned him over to a prison of war camp in Barth，Germany．It was freezing and the men almost starved to death eating the guards' garbage．Hungry and homesick Howard coped the only way he knew how．He drew a comic strip．The book，made of cigarette wrappers bound together with scrap metal，was sent around the camp．Every couple of days he would add a new panel．One panel at a time would be passed around the whole camp．And they'd have something to look forward to．After an entire year of this，they woke one morning to find their guards gone．They fled and Howard finally got to go home．Just lucky to get out alive ，he left the book behind．Back home in California，Howard soon had a wife and kids to feed so he had to set aside his dream of becoming an artist．He took a job as a gardener instead．Morgan shared his father's artistic gifts．At 15 his parents sent him to art school．And Howard got to see his son become a well - known painter before he died in 2002．That's how ，seven decades after the war ，when a stranger in New York googled the name "Weistling，" he found Morgan online．"I get an email from a gentleman and he says，‘ I think I may have some drawings your father did when he was a POW （prisoner of war）in World War II，'" Morgan recalls．" ‘Would you like them？' And I just stared at that email and started crying．"Luckily Howard had engraved his name on the comic book，which is how the man from New York City had connected with Morgan．A couple of days later when it arrived in California ，Morgan couldn't believe it．"It was like getting my father back ，" Morgan says．"It was like him being able to tell me the story over again - only this time it was real in my hands．"4.The passage details Howard's life as a POW to show that ______ ．A. war cannot stop his pursuit of successB. passion for art helped ease his sufferingsC. loss of freedom encouraged his creativityD. misery drives him to fight against his fate5.What can we infer about Howard's comic strip in prison？______A. It satisfied prisoners' curiosity．B. It aroused the guards' sympathy．C. It was popular among the prisoners．D. It raised prisoners' confidence in freedom．6.What contributes to the stranger's success in finding Morgan？______A. The email from a gentleman．B. Howard's experience in the war．C. Morgan's recalling of his father．D. Morgan's status in the field of art．7.What can we infer about Morgan from the last paragraph？______A. He didn't believe the stranger's story．B. He was excited to get the comic strip．C. He couldn't wait to tell others his good news．D. He hadn't heard about his father's war stories．CYour brain isn't necessarily the same age as the rest of you．Now，it may be possible to predict how quickly a person's brain will age throughout life based on tests taken when he or she is three years old．A person's biological age may be a better indicator of their health than their real age．Brain age can be measured using brain scans and machine-learning to determine if a person's brain looks older or younger than the average healthy brain for people of the same age．To find out if brain age might reveal anything about a person's health in midlife，Max Elliott at Duke University in North Carolina and his colleagues assessed the brains of 869 adults in New Zealand who have undergone regular medical and cognitive （认知的）testing since they were 3 years old．When the volunteers，all aged between 43 and 46，underwent MRI brain scans，the team found that their brain ages ranged from 23 to 71．Those with older brain ages performed worse on tests of cognition，memory and IQ．The researchers also found that some people have a very advanced brain age but their bodies seem to be ageing slowly，and vice versa （反之亦然）．However，the team found that those who had the highest scores on cognitive tests when they were 3 years old went on to have the youngest-looking brains．This suggests we might be able to tell who is at risk of accelerated brain ageing early in life．Researchers hope that predicting brain ageing earlier in life could allow treatments for conditions like dementia （痴呆）to be started sooner．This means treatments might have a better chance of working．We don't yet have a way to treat brain ageing，but given the known benefits to the brain of healthy eating and exercise，these aren't a bad place to start．8.What helps predict the speed of one's brain ageing？______A. One's health condition．B. A test result at the age of 3．C. The actual age of one's brain．D. A machine for medical check．9.What is the purpose of Elliott's research？______A. To find out why people look older or younger．B. To measure people's brain age at different stages．C. To discover whether brain age can be measured by machines．D. To explore the relationship between brain age and future health．10.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？______A. The influence of cognitive tests．B. The procedure of Elliott's study．C. The information about volunteers．D. The findings of the brain research．11.What do the findings of the research imply？______A. We should test our brain age earliest possible．B. People suffering dementia can go on working．C. Brain ageing could be predicted at an early age．D. Healthy eating and exercise can cure brain ageing．DOne of the most popular beliefs in parenting is the so-called Mozart effect，which says that listening to music by the Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart can increase a child's intelligence．Some pregnant women have even gone so far as to play Mozart recordings on headphones pressed against their bellies．And it's not hard to see how Mozart's name became associated with accelerated development．He was history's greatest child genius ，performing astonishing music for kings and queens at an age when many of us were content with tuneless singing "I'm a Little Teapot"．So，if you have kids or you're expecting to have them，how seriously should you take the Mozart effect？Will the child who doesn't listen to Mozart in the cradle （摇篮）be limited to an ordinary life？Are you a bad parent if your kids don't know about any works of Mozart？Relax．There is no scientific evidence that listening to Mozart improves children's cognitive abilities．The whole idea comes from a small study done in 1993，which found that college students who listened to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major （K 448）showed some improvement in a test of spatial （空间的）skills．This finding was later described as something extremely amazing by a musician ，Don Campbell ，in a book．Campbell's claims about the super powers of Mozart's music were repeated endlessly in the media and fueled a craze for Mozart - based enrichment activities．In 1998 ，for example，the governor of Georgia in the USA requested funds to send classical-music CDs to all parents of newborns in the state．Since then，scientists have examined the claim that Mozart increases intelligence and found no evidence for it．The original experiment with college students was reviewed in 1999，and the increase in the students' spatial skills was found to be negligible．In 2007 the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research asked a team of experts to examine the scientific literature regarding Mozart and child development ，and they found no reason to believe that it increased intelligence．12.People relate Mozart to children's intelligence development because he ______ ．A. owned extraordinary music talentB. could perform music as a childC. offered music to pregnant womenD. was an royal Austrian composer13.What can we know about the small study in 1993？______A. It added to the popularity of Mozart's music．B. It found no evidence for supporting Mozart effect．C. It helped college students make academic progress．D. It urged Georgia's governor to spread classical music．14.What does the underlined word "negligible" probably mean？______A. Sudden．B. Insignificant．C. Average．D. Steady．15.What can be the best title for the text？______A. New Findings：Mozart Effect to Be ProvedB. Secrets Uncovered：History of Mozart EffectC. Does Listening to Mozart Make Kids Smarter？D. How Does Mozart Improve Kids' Intelligence？二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Your comfort zone is a behavioral space where your activities and behaviors fit a routine and pattern that minimizes stress and risk．(1) You benefit in obvious ways：regular happiness，low anxiety，and reduced stress．Leaving your comfort zone can have very positive results，though．For one thing，you'll surely be more productive if you're willing to move out of it．With the sense of unease that comes from having deadlines and expectations，you'll have the drive and ambition to do more and learn new things．(2) For another，learning to live outside your comfort zone can prepare you for life changes that force you out of it．Fear and uncertainty always exist in our life．By challenging yourself to things you normally wouldn't do，you can experience some of that uncertainty in a controlled and manageable environment．While outside your comfort zone can be a good place to be，(3) ．You can start by doing everyday things differently．For example，you can take a different route to work or try a new restaurant．Besides，you should remember to break out in small steps．You get the same benefits whether you go with long strides （大步）or you start slow．If you're socially anxious，don't suppose you have to gather the courage to ask your crush （爱慕之人）on a date right away．(4) Identify your fears，and then face them step by step．Trying new things is difficult，so it's important to understand how habits form and how we can break them．(5)A．It provides a state of mental security．B．it's of great necessity to find ways to break out of itC．it's a pleasant experience to stay in the comfort zoneD．You have to manage that stress and risk in a clever way．E．Just say hello to them and see where you can go from there．F．That means you will get more done and find smarter ways to work．G．And it's as important to press yourself out of your comfort zone by doing specific things．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Two Texas football players have gone viral （走红）after they knelt together in prayer（祈祷）．And it couldn't have come at a more(21)moment．The final whistle sounded after a（n）(22) game that saw Sherman High School completely defeat West Mesquite High 56-55．What happened next left the crowd (23)：Sherman's Gage Smith，instead of(24)with his team，went over to Mesquite's Ty Jordan and the two took a knee together．The (25)was that Smith recently learned that Jordan's mother，Tiffany，was battling stage 4cancer，and that was (26)the two players knelt in prayer for Jordon's family．As the two(27)，the wife of Smith's coach snapped a picture of the heartwarming moment．And then Jordan's aunt (28)the image on Facebook，obtaining more than 100，000(29)in just an hour．The moving(30)made Tiffany cry．It's been a hard time for Tiffany，who was diagnosed （诊断）with lung and bone cancer last winter．The(31)hospital stays cost Tiffany her job earlier this month，and(32)，her health insurance．And she now has to(33)the high cost of treatments herself．Smith's(34)prayer lifted her spirits．Smith said he and Jordan had played on a summer football team together before becoming(35) this last game．However，Smith won't let this break their(36)．"During the game，we're gonna play and try to (37)，but you still have that (38)for the other opponent，" says Smith．"I wanted to do that prayer for him．""He's such a true leader and he is so(39)that a lot of the guys on the team(40)him，" said head coach J．D．Martinez．"I'm glad that other people are having the opportunity to see it，too．"21. A. important B. difficult C. touching D. entertaining22. A. amusing B. tough C. educational D. nation-wide23. A. embarrassed B. confused C. frustrated D. annoyed24. A. celebrating B. praying C. practicing D. fighting25. A. truth B. problem C. news D. secret26. A. when B. where C. how D. why27. A. whispered B. hugged C. shook hands D. stood up28. A. posted B. found C. scanned D. polished29. A. rewards B. copies C. votes D. likes30. A. game B. reunion C. gesture D. spirit31. A. temporary B. over-night C. long D. secret32. A. in turn B. in a wayC. for a momentD. without exception33. A. look forward to B. forget aboutC. coverD. estimate34. A. frequent B. daily C. unexpected D. unconditional35. A. acquaintances B. enemies C. players D. captains36. A. hearts B. routines C. promise D. bond37. A. compromise B. cooperate C. learn D. win38. A. respect B. passion C. blame D. sorrow39. A. enthusiastic B. ambitious C. aggressive D. sympathetic40. A. inspired B. followed C. instructed D. understood四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Are boys really better at math than girls？No，that doesn't seem (1) （rely）．That'saccording to new research by Jessica Cantlon，a professor and neuroscientist of Carnegie Mellon University，and her colleagues．(2) （scientist）looked at young boys' and girls' brains，and found no difference in mathematical ability．Their new paper，(3) （publish）in the journal Science of Learning，suggests that society is to blame (4) the mistaken idea that girls aren't good at numbers．Cantlon and her colleagues used an MRI machine (5) （examine）105 kids' brains while the kids watched an educational video．(6) found that the kids' brains showed no majordifferences during the experiment．This report (7) （base）on a previous study in 2018，which looked at the test performance data of 500 boys and girls．The 2018 paper found no difference in their early mathematical ability，(8) （suggest）that boys and girls are equally equipped to reason about mathematics during early childhood．Cantlon hopes that people will stop being so sexist （性别歧视的）about little girls and calculators．" (9) （hope），we can change expectations of (10) children can achieve in mathematics，" she says．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

安徽省桐城中学2020届高三上学期模拟考试英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe following 4 famous paintings-from Jan van Eyck's portrait to Pablo Picasso's masterpiece-have stood the test of time．The Amolfini PortraitJan van Eyck's Amolfini Portrait，an oil painting on wood produced in 1434，in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her，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 （帆布），a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village，during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint - Remy - de - Provence，France between 1889 and 1890．When the Museum of Modem Art in New York City purchased 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 from Antwerp，commissioned this painting．The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 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 Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid．1.Which of the following paintings was produced earliest？______A. Guernica．B. The Harvesters．C. The Starry Night．D. The Amolfini Portrait．2.Who created the painting describing the harvest seasons？______A. Pieter Bruegelthe Elder．B. Vincent van Gogh．C. Jan van Eyck．D. Pablo Picasso．3.What do we know about the painting The Starry Night？______A. It was painted on wood in oils．B. It described the painter's life in hospital．C. It wasn't widely recognized before 1941．D. It was given away to the museum by a collector．BAdventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot．When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight，she became so fearful of crutches （拐杖）that she didn't move for three weeks．"I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself．So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day，" says Emma．She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run-a quarterly event that she hasn't missed since 2014．"If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year，one in each season，you get Alpha Wolf status，" explains Emma．"This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that I'd lose my status．" So she was willing to try anything to get through the course-even with her injured ankle．"I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel，and he persuaded me to give it a go．Having something to aim for really kept me going．" Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2．0，which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg，allowing users to walk freely．I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery．I could move around the house and start getting out and about again，which had a real impact on my mental well-being．"On the day of the race，Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated．Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23 rd Wolf Run in five years．" It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going，" says Emma．4.Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch？______A. She was afraid of recovering slowly．B. She was warned not to move around．C. She just had an operation on her foot．D. She often got injured when using one．5.What does the underlined word "gutted" mean in Paragraph 2？______A. Extremely sad．B. A bit relieved．C. Very surprised．D. Pretty cheerful．6.What actually made Emma take part in the race？______A. Her new hi-tech artificial leg．B. Her fear of letting her friend down．C. Her strong desire to achieve her ambition．D. Her complete recovery from the operation．7.Which of the following best describes Emma？______A. Strong-willed．B. Supportive．C. Creative．D. Humorous．CErik Kobayashi-Solomon spent a day with Dr．Paul Gauthier，a plant physiologist specializing in vertical farming research and came away with several important ideas about vertical farming．Humans have 12，000 years of experience growing food，but only a generation or so worth ofexperience growing crops indoors．We are still progressing up the technology learning curve （学习曲线）．What's more，traditional farming techniques are based on conditions that are not applicable to vertical farming．Therefore，without taking time to understand the science，vertical farming is not likely to be able to live up to its implied promises．The cost of powering LED grow lights is one of the biggest problems a vertical farm must overcome．Dr．Louis Albright at Cornell has characterized vertical farms as " pie-in-the-sky" businesses．He famously calculates，for instance，that the cost of a loaf of bread would be $ 24 if farmed indoors-the cost is too high．Gauthier acknowledges that energy prices are high but points out that scientific work has shown that only about 6% of available sunlight is used in crop photosynthesis （光合作用），so there may be ways of growing the same plants with less light．Gauthier also points out that while energy costs are a bit high，vertical farming does create high efficiencies in other areas．Water usage may be significantly reduced because the same water can be recycled time and again．Fertilizer use can be greatly reduced and pesticides for pest control are unnecessary．It's clear that vertical farming offers real value to society．The future is probably mixed．In some environments--the Middle East，for instance--a move to vertical farming is a no-brainer．An indoor farm in Saudi Arabia，for instance，can use solar energy to power LEDs at low cost without shading out other farmland．In other geographies，though，the expense of establishing a facility places a high bar on growth and profitability．A large vertical fanning and equipment operation only started generating a small profit eight years into its nine - year life．8.What can we infer about vertical farming in Paragraph 2？______A. It will replace traditional farming one day．B. It relies on research of more basic science．C. It can be applicable on different conditions．D. It actually came into being 12，000 years ago．9.What does Dr．Albright think of vertical farms？______A. They use less light than traditional ones．B. They may seem very unlikely to succeed．C. They can overcome many problems in farming．D. They do not need any natural sunlight any longer．10.What is the fourth paragraph mainly about？______A. The ways of reducing costs of vertical fanning．B. The secrets of developing vertical farming．C. The recent trend of vertical farming．D. The benefits of vertical farming．11.Why is the example of "an indoor farm in Saudi Arabia" mentioned？______A. To show vertical fanning can work well in some places．B. To prove solar energy is vital for farming in Saudi Arabia．C. To confirm the expense of setting up a vertical farm is high．D. To argue vegetables do not need to be imported any longer．DResearchers discovered a hidden continent on Earth，but it's not Atlantis．They found it while reconstructing the evolution of Mediterranean region's complex geology，which rises withmountain ranges and dips with seas from Spain to Iran．The continent is called Greater Adria．It's the size of Greenland and it broke off from North Africa，only to be buried under Southern Europe about 140 million years ago．And chances are you've been there without even knowing it．"Forget Atlantis，said Douwe，study author and professor at Utrecht University．" Without realizing it，vast numbers of tourists spend their holiday each year on the lost continent of Greater Adria．" This area is called Adria by geologists，so the researchers for this study refer to the previously undiscovered continent as Greater Adria．Most of Greater Adria was underwater，covered by shallow seas，coral reefs and sediments （沉淀物）．The sediments formed rocks and those rocks became mountain ranges in these areas：the Alps，the Apennines，the Balkans，Greece and Turkey．The researchers found that Greater Adria started to become its own continent about 240 million years ago．This isn't the first time a lost continent has been found．In January 2017，researchers announced the discovery of a lost continent left over from the supercontinent Gondwana，which began breaking apart 200 million years ago．The leftover piece，which was covered in lava （岩浆），is now under Mauritius，an island in the Indian Ocean．And in September 2017，a different research team found the lost continent of Zealandia through ocean drilling in the South Pacific．It's two-thirds of a mile beneath the sea．Greater Adria isn't the first lost continent to be found．But if research in past years shows anything，it likely won't be the last discovery．12.How did the researchers find Greater Adria？______A. They found it accidentally．B. They got inspired by the tales of Atlantis．C. They discovered it after years of seaching．D. They followed the steps of exploring mountain ranges．13.What do we know about Greater Adria？______A. It is hidden under the sea level．B. It is much smaller than Greenland．C. It has existed for about 240 million years．D. It has been known to many tourists before．14.Why are the discoveries mentioned in Paragraph 4？______A. To describe how the researchers explored continents．B. To show some other lost continents have been found．C. To prove they are closely related to Greater Adria．D. To explain the reason why Greater Adria got buried．15.What is the best title for the text？______A. Atlantis Discovered FinallyB. Undersea World ExploredC. A Hidden Mountain UndiscoveredD. A Lost Continent Found Under Europe二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Easy Ways to Give Yourself a Fresh Start It doesn't need to be complicated or challenging to turn a fresh page on each new day．Whenever we mark a new year-by turning the calendar，returning to school or celebrating a holiday-we are looking for a fresh start．(1) But how？Here are some easy ways to connect withthat feeling of starting fresh，whether it's a new year or simply a new day in our life．(2) This means you have realized what serves your life now and what can stay in your past．Or invest in a new pen and a new notebook．Having fresh supplies can stimulate even the common task of creating your to-do list．Moreover，you can learn something new by opening a book you've been expecting to read，searching a question that's been on your mind，enrolling in a class that motivates your interest．Of course you can simply ask a friend for a fresh idea about an issue．(3)Take a break from technology-for an hour，a day，or a week．(4) You should be able to put some space between yourself and digital routines．One reason we sometimes struggle to start fresh is that you get stuck reflecting on worrisome thoughts about the past，the future or even the present．(5) Allow these thoughts into your day only at a brief （30 minutes or less），specific time．The rest of the time，focus on what you are doing that*s new and positive．How do you give yourself that " fresh start" feeling？A．Electronic Products might not be serving you best．B．Newness or the freshness can guide us on a positive path．C．Limit your daily " worry time" and make an appointment with yourself．D．All of us enjoy newness，but what is it that leads to a sense of freshness？E．Realizing your past mistakes，you should move forward with enthusiasm．F．Increasing your knowledge on any topic means taking your mind into a fresh area．G．First，even letting go of a single box or bag of items can give you a refreshing sense．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）When our girls are brave，they are free to explore in their learning and in life．That exploration leads to the(21)of their talents，passions and weaknesses．On Saturday night we saw one of our students act so bravely that it took my(22)away．One of the lead characters of our show，Blue Stockings，was played by a science teacher，Ben Walker．(23)，Ben broke his nose very badly playing football on Saturday and consequently couldn't(24)．Ella Jones，a Year 11 student and part of the cast，who(25)to rest on Saturday，was(26)to play Ben's role．Think about that．She had three hours'(27)，playing a role of a (28) she had never played before，in front of a paying audience，and if she couldn't(29)，she would reduce the impact of the whole play．Not the end of the world，but it would be(30)for all concerned．I would have (31)．But Ella rose to the (32)．She said，"I was astonished；(33)，I figured the show must go on and I wanted to(34)．I wasn't scared (35)I arrived at the theatre and realized how much there was to (36)．It wasn't just about lines，but it was the stagecraft （舞台表演技巧）．I was(37)about the other actors because I know how(38)it is to perform a role with someone who isn't as invested，especially if it is an emotional scene．"Asked how the show (39)，Ella said，" It was amazing，and the audience seemed to love the male character I played for the first time．" She added，"Just because you're scared doesn't mean you can't be(40)．Anyway，I made it．"21. A. discovery B. change C. growth D. control22. A. pain B. breath C. faith D. concern23. A. Secretly B. HopefullyC. UnsurprisinglyD. Unfortunately24. A. coach B. perform C. survive D. retire25. A. refused B. decided C. happened D. promised26. A. asked B. forced C. trained D. reminded27. A. wait B. interval C. notice D. judgment28. A. director B. woman C. man D. teacher29. A. take it away B. look it up C. make it out D. carry it off30. A. encouraging B. disappointing C. rewarding D. amusing31. A. run B. agreed C. shared D. failed32. A. power B. challenge C. danger D. threat33. A. besides B. therefore C. however D. instead34. A. win B. quit C. resist D. help35. A. until B. unless C. so that D. the moment36. A. put away B. hand in C. work out D. take over37. A. doubtful B. confident C. curious D. worried38. A. easy B. tough C. embarrassing D. interesting39. A. sounded B. improved C. started D. went40. A. brave B. proud C. calm D. shy四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.A painting with a（1）______（long）of 1014．37 meters has received a Guinness WorldRecord title for the longest drawing by an individual artist．The record was announced at the Simatai Great Wall on Saturday，（2）______is surrounded by the verdant （草木苍翠的）mountains of an early autumn，and the painter folded the painting with great care（3）______the presence of many viewers．（4）______ took artist Guo Feng two months to complete the black-and-white painting named Yongsheng in Chinese，meaning living forever．Clearly （5）______（inspire）by the view of the Great Wall from the sky，he wanted to call for peace and harmony in the world．In fact，Guo Feng is （6）______（familiar）to the public as a music producer than as a painter．And one of his songs，Let the World Be Filled with Love，has enjoyed great popularity all over the country for（7）______（decade）．The painting is made up of 10 sub-themes，and was created（8）______（large）using marker pens．"I（9）______（draw）for more than 10 hours a day over the past months and sometimesI began working at 4 am，" said Guo．"Creating the work on the Great Wall was anunprecedented （空前的）lonely and quiet time for me（10）______（look）into my past，today and the future，" he added．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）），并在其下面写岀该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．I have been decided to become a pilot since I am a little kid．Each time I see a plane flyingacross sky，I feel extremely excited but want to fly it．That is why I believe It can make me happily and free．To make my dream come true，I have to be physically fit by keeping a healthy diet and work out regularly．Besides，I must work hard to make great progresses with my studies．Although it is not that easy to being a pilot，I'll never give up my dream and spare no effort to realize them．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你的加拿大朋友Allen来信询问你校学生参与劳动实践活动的情况．请给他回信，内容包括：1．劳动实践内容（如家务劳动、校园劳动、校外劳动等）及其意义；2．你最常参与的劳动实践活动，并谈谈感受．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）DACDA CABBD AACBD二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）BGFAC三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）ABDBC ACCDB ABCDA CDBDA四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）【答案】length【解析】（1）length．考查派生词．做介词with的宾语，有冠词a，用名词length．（2）which．考查定语从句．代指先行词the Simatai Great Wall ，做非限制性定语从句is surrounded by the verdant （草木苍翠的）mountains of an early autumn的主语，用关系词which．（3）in．考查固定短语．和the presence of 连用，表示"在…在场的情况下"，用介词in．（4）It．考查固定句式．表示"做某事花费某人多久的时间"，用固定句式it takes sb sometime to do sth，所以用形式主语It．（5）inspired．考查非谓语动词．做原因状语，动词inspire和主语he 是被动关系，表示"被激励"，用过去分词inspired．（6）more familiar．考查比较级．根据than as a painter，可知用形容词的比较级more familiar．（7）decades．考查固定短语．表示"数十年"，用固定短语for decades，所以答案是decades．（8）largely．考查副词．修饰动词was created，用副词largely．（9）have been drawing．考查时态．根据时间状语for more than 10 hours a day over the past months，而且现在作者孩子画，可知谓语动词用现在完成进行时，和主语I呼应，谓语动词用have been drawing．（10）to look．考查动词不定式．做目的状语，用动词不定式to look．一幅长1014.37米的画作获得了吉尼斯世界纪录，这是一位艺术家个人创作的最长的画作．它是艺术家郭峰花了两个月的时间才完成的，名为《永生》．；五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）【答案】I have been decided to become a pilot since I am a little kid． Each time I see a plane flying acro ss ∧sky， I feel extremely excited but want to fly it． That is why I believe It can make me ha ppily and free． To make my dream come true， I have to be physically fit by keeping a healthy diet and work out regularly． Besides， I must work hard to make great progresses with my stu dies． Although it is not that easy to being a pilot， I'll never give up my dream and spare no eff ort to realize them．1．去掉been2．am改为was3．across后面加the4．but改为and5．why改为because6．happily改为happy7．work改为working8．progresses改为progress9．being改为be10．them改为it六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）【答案】Dear Allen，In your last letter，you asked me about the students' participation in labor practice in my school．I would like to share something with you．（写信目的）The students in our school often take part in a variety of labor practices．Sometimes，we help our parents do some housework，which will relieve our parents' burden．【高分句型一】Besides，we participate in the labour in our school，such as cleaning the classroom，watering the plants and so on．What's more，we go outside our school to do some work，enabling us to adapt to the society earlier．【高分句型二】（劳动实践内容）As for me，I often go to the nursery house in our city and help the elderly，believing that will bring them happiness．（你参加的劳动实践和意义）What about you？Do you have the same experience？Looking forward to your reply．（希望）Yours，Li Hua。

安徽省安庆市桐城市某中学2020届高三模拟英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共45.0分）AHousekeeping Services - A responsible，professional，experienced housekeeper is needed to take care of all cleaning details of a local business in Angwin．This person will be needed 2 or 3 times per week for about 8 hours per day．Please send an email for additional information and be ready to provide resume and work history．Driver's license and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds are required．Pay will be﹩20 - ﹩25 per hour．To contact them，email recruitingangwin@gmail．com．Caregiver Position - Looking for a caregiver to help with a 91-year-old woman who lives in Calistoga．She speaks both English and Spanish，but Spanish is her preference．She sleeps quite a bit during the day so there is time to do housework．She cannot be left alone because she is a fall risk．She walks with a walker on her own．Please call 925-785-8500 if interested．Worship Music Leader - First Presbyterian Church （FPC）in Napa is looking for someone who will select songs and use media for church services on Sundays．Applicants must be able to commit 8-10 hours per week for service and meetings as well as being available every Sunday from 9：00am to 12：00pm．The pay is about﹩18 an hour．Detailed job information will be posted on the Payroll Office's window．If interested，send your cover letter and resume to David Stoker at david@fpcnapa．org．Catering Company - Oak Avenue is a most successful catering company in St．Helena searching for enthusiastic people to join their talented team of chefs and service professionals．Hours are flexible and can work around students' schedules．Part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs，bakers，service helpers，and captains．Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Moritza@oakavenuecatering．com or call 707-963-9278 for more information．1.To work as a housekeeper，one needs to ______ ．A. be able to driveB. be a local in AngwinC. work about 8hours per weekD. be able to speak two languages2.Why does the 91-year-old woman need to be accompanied？______A. She cannot walk by herself．B. She has a poor memory．C. She has difficulty in sleeping．D. She is likely to fall down．3.Which is the contact number or email address for those who want to become greatbakers？______A. 925-785-8500．B. 707-963-9278．C. david@fpcnapa．org．D. recruitingangwin@gmail．com．BI was recently surfing the Internet when I came across a collection of strange beach photos where everyone had a cloth wall surrounding their little patch of sand．I had never seen anything like it before，and I was interested in it．So I started searching all sorts of phrases that might throw light on the mystery of Polish beach separators．I found a site on Poland's affairs that actually covered this "phenomenon" in details．According to the site，beach separators have been a part of Polish beach-going culture for a long time，but have recently been getting a lot of attention online，after foreign tourists started posting photos on social networks．Beach separators vary in size according to the size of the group．You'll see tiny ones only surrounding the space around a single beach towel，and giant ones separating a large part of the beach．They weren't designed to protect their users from prying（窥探）eyes．It's no secret that strong winds are very common on the shores of the Baltic Sea，so they were originally meant to allow beach-goers to enjoy sunbathing without having their belongings blown away，or sand blown in their faces．However，in recent years，people have begun criticizing them．During the summer，beach separators are placed so close to each other that a person can hardly pass between them，let alone find a place to put their own beach towels．This creates a problem for foreign tourists unfamiliar with them，who just want a place to lie down on the sand．And thus they can easily create all kinds of conflicts due to the lack of space．For example，some people leave the beach for hours but leave their separators in place to make sure that their space doesn't get occupied by someone else．Having visited a fair number of seaside resorts（度假胜地）across Europe，I admit that I have never seen anything like this before．4.What attracted the author's attention according to the first paragraph？______A. Some phrasesB. The cloth wallsC. The sand patchesD. The colorful stones5.Why did the beach-goes set up separators？______A. To attract others' attentionB. To keep themselves in privatesC. To stop winds disturbing themD. To protect themselves from sunburn6.What seems to be the problem with beach separators？______A. They cause plenty of garbageB. They make the beach overcrowdedC. They leave their separators unattendedD. They lead to many crimes against foreigners7.What's the author's purpose of writing this passage？______A. To encourage the local tourism in PolandB. To introduce a kind of Polish beach cultureC. To discuss the possibilities of solving the beach problemD. To urge the tourism department to face the beach problemCIf you want to be productive，you must complete work．Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．Farmers can't sell their grain until it is harvested．Automakers can't sell cars that have made it 90% of the way through the assembly line（生产线）．Most employers aren't going to pay you for having a degree unless you finished the last class and graduated．Now all those things require starting，but if you have work in progress，the most valuable thing you can do is to pick something and finish it．Finishing is where you start benefiting from the value you've created．I've noticed that many successful people aren't the ones who are the smartest or have the best ideas．They are often the ones who do the best job of taking an idea and completing it．A good idea fully carried out is better than a great idea that never gets completed．Does this mean you need to finish everything you start？Not necessarily，but if you don'tthink something is worth finishing，be honest with yourself and terminate the project．Don't leave hundreds of half finished efforts lying around physically or mentally acting like you are going to come back and pick them up．If you need to drop something ，do so strategically and intentionally．If you've put significant effort into a project，you may still benefit from finishing it even if you wouldn't start it again based on changed circumstances．For example，if you are in your last few months before graduating from college and realize you don't want to career in what you are majoring in，you probably should go ahead and graduate because there is significant value in having the degree---even if you don't intend to actually work in that field．What projects do you have that are currently in progress？Can you find something and finish it？8.Why do many people become successful according to the author？______A. They are the smartestB. They have the best ideasC. They start things smoothlyD. They make ideas fully completed9.What does the underlined word "terminate" in paragraph 3 mean？______A. DevelopB. EndC. PlanD. Support10.According to the author，which of the following is the correct way of creatingvalue？______A. A man decides to finish all he starts to doB. Farmers hurry to sell their crops before they are ripeC. A college student chooses to study until he gets his degreeD. A student keeps a half-filled stamp album around for future use11.What is the best title for the text？______A. Finishing vs．StartingB. Well Begun is Half DoneC. Planning vs．PerformingD. It is Easier Said than DoneDThe Australian beach town of Byron Bay has a traffic problem，especially during holidays，when local streets are full of cars．But now it's changed．The world's first fully solar-powered train runs on a restored（修复）train line that was out of use for more than a decade．The solar systems on the roof of the train send power to a set of batteries that replace one engine；the other engine is still in place and can provide backup power in an emergency．As thetrain brakes，it generates more electricity，like a hybrid car．At a train station，the train can be plugged in to pull more power from solar systems on the platform roof．If there's a long period without sun---somewhat unlikely in this part of the world---the train can also plug in to get renewable energy from the local electricity supply．"The large solar systems on the platform roof coupled with the solar systems on the train roof produce more solar energy per day than is required to operate an hourly return service，" says Holmes，development director of the nonprofit Byron Bay Railroad company，which runs the train．With one full charge，the train can make 12 to 15 trips．Volunteers fully restored the train to its old condition to attract more riders，which should take more cars off city streets of the beach town．The train fits 100 seated passengers，with room for more to stand，and also has a luggage room for bikes and surfboards．A ride costs a little more than ﹩2．The nonprofits thinks it's a model that could be replicated （复制）elsewhere．"Our service has had no government support or funding at all，but for this to be replicated or improved upon，the key is for government to work with enterprises on the program．" Holmes says．"Our service provides an eample of how the sun's energy can be used for sustainable transport solutions．"12.Why is the solar train brought into use in Byron Bay？______A. To attract visitorsB. To reduce trafficC. To fight pollutionD. To use solar energy13.Where does the train get energy on sunless days？______A. From its enginesB. From a hybrid carC. From the platform roofD. From the local electricity supply14.How does Holmes feel about solar energy equipment？______A. It is labor-savingB. It is easily operatedC. It is time-consumingD. It is power guaranteed15.What can be inferred about the solar-powered train from the last paragraph？______A. It may be popularized in the futureB. More scientific research should be done about itC. It could be of little use in solving energy problems．D. Financial support from the government is badly needed二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共15.0分）It can be truly terrifying to fall through ice on a frozen lake．(1) In fact，there is more time to help you survive than you think．As you first hit the freezing water，you will almost breathe quickly at once．Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around．(2) This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing，ten minutes to move before you get too cold．The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious．Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing．Slow it down，and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice．When you locate the ice，stretch your arms over the surface，and then begin to flutter-kick （上下打水）until your body becomes horizontal with the surface．(3)It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out．This，however，does require some planning．You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work．Besides，what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out？(4) The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice，so that if you lose consciousness，you will keep your head out of ice．(5)A．It can help to remember the "1-10-1 principle"．B．However，if you remain calm，it can save your life．C．Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down．D．Thus you will remain visible for rescue，even if you pass out．E．Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water．F．Remember that you should always stay office that's only 3 inches．G．Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still．三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共40.0分）Brandon and Derek's mother，Beth Lash，shared a Facebook video on Dec．25，2017．It captured the moment when Bandon (21)his card out loud．On Brandon Lash's 24th birthday，his little brother，Derek，(22)him with a rather large card filled with an even bigger (23)．"I have always (24) you，" Brandon reads from the front of the card，(25) by this brother．"I love spending time with you．I'm so (26) I have you for my brother．You have always been there for me，even though I get on your nerves sometimes．You will always have a piece of my heart，" Brandon continues，opening up the (27)．"And now you will have my (28)，too．We are a (29)match．" Brandon reads，(30) the card to the floor and breaking down into (31)．Brandon has kidney receives (32) three times a week，and was told that he had been recommended for the transplant list．Unfortunately，his parents are not a match，but (33)，his brother is．"I can't believe Derek would (34) so much all this for me，" Brandon tells the publication．" He's giving me a (35) to have a healthy life again．I(36) can't believe it's happening．""I(37) seeing him sick and knew something needed to be done to make him healthy again．" Derek adds．"Not only was I the (38)thing to do，but the only thing to do．He's my brother．We didn't know (39) he could be on the transplant list，and I knew I just wanted my (40) brother back．"16. A. read B. sang C. called D. shouted17. A. provided B. issued C. presented D. supplied18. A. claim B. award C. smile D. surprise19.A. taken charge of B. looked up to C. got hold of D. lived up to20. A. signed B. drawn C. written D. described21. A. thankful B. satisfied C. awkward D. confused22. A. paper B. card C. book D. cover23. A. nerves B. eves C. kidney D. heart24. A. perfect B. possible C. equal D. friendly25. A. losing B. dropping C. throwing D. blowing26. A. screams B. worries C. laughs D. tears27. A. treatments B. experiments C. directions D. observations28. A. finally B. possibly C. luckily D. exactly29.A. advise B. experience C. allow D. sacrifice30. A. chance B. fortune C. accident D. occasion31. A. always B. already C. forever D. still32. A. regretted B. minded C. hated D. opposed33.A. fair B. right C. normal D. real34.A. when B. how long C. how much D. while35. A. lovely B. brave C. honest D. healthy四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）While（1）______ （swim），Myles，my four-year-old son had somehow left the kids' area and got into the adults'pool．We ran over and pulled him out of the water，only to see his face blue and body still．He was weak and lifeless．One person（2）______ （immediate）contacted the front desk while another called 911．My friend，John Newland and I began to perform CPR （心肺复苏）．Though we tried our best，we failed（3）______ （make）any important progress．Another friend of（4）______ （I）realized that two off-duty lifeguards，Liz and Alison Manley，were nearby．The sisters，15 and 18，recently trained by the Red Cross in CPR，took over compression （挤压）and breathing．Alison started compression and Liz gave（5）______ （instruction）．They continued chest compression and rescue breathing，（6）______seemed to last for ages．All at once（7）______ filled my mind were regret and hope．"What kind of a father lets this happen" "Help，somebody，do anything!" Then it happened．Myles slowly opened one of his eyes and began to cry．I held him firmly and burst（8）______ tears．When back home Myles（9）______ （allow）to get out of bed the next morning．（10）______ unforgettable the experience was! Without those kind people，my son wouldn't have been saved!五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．My mum is a volunteer in a hospital． She brought dinner every Sunday to the people at tending their relatives who are in hospital．One Sunday， Mum asked me to help her with dinner． At the first， I didn't want to ， so in the end she persuaded me to go． Half an hour late， we arrived． We quickly set up a table and started giving people food． The people serving there were deeply m oved and showed our gratefulness． It was amazed to look at people's face， especially those of children． It made me feel gladly for being there．That day I realized that the value of life is not only about receiving， but giving as well．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）假定你是李华，你在报纸上看到你市电视台今年七月将举办外国人"学做中餐，乐享中国菜"才艺大赛．你的外教Peter非常喜欢中国厨艺，你建议他去试一试．请按以下要点给他写信告知此事，并表示可以提供帮助．1．比赛时间：7月15日；2．报名时间：截止到6月30日；3．报名地点：市电视台．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．『『答案』『解析』』阅读理解A『小题1』A 『小题2』D 『小题3』B『解析』1．A．细节理解题．根据文章第一段中的"Driver's license and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds are required"可知要成为一名管家，需要会开车，因此『答案』选A．2. D．推理判断题．根据文章第二段中的"She cannot be left alone because she is a fall risk． She walks with a walker on her own"可知这位91岁的老太太很有可能会跌倒，故选D．3. B．细节理解题．根据最后一段最后一句话Part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs， bakers， service helpers， and captains．Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Moritza@oakavenuecatering．com or call 707-963-9278 for more information．可知想成为一名伟大的面包师，你可以拨打电话707-963-9278 ，由此可知『答案』选B．短文大意：本文主要介绍了四个招聘的职位以及要求等方面的内容．考查广告布告类阅读理解．这种题材是高考常考内容，难度较小，主要考查考生对文章大意的理解，做题时可以结合问题回扣原文内容做出正确的判断．B『小题1』B 『小题2』C 『小题3』B 『小题4』B『解析』1．B．细节题．根据文章第一段内容，I was recently surfing the Internet when I came across a collection of strange beach photos where everyone had a cloth wall surrounding their little patch of sand．I had never seen anything like it before，and I was interested in it．最近上网，当我遇到一个奇怪的海滩照片集合，每个人都有一堵布墙围绕着他们的小块沙子．我以前从未见过这样的东西，我很感兴趣．由此可知，作者在上网的时候无意间看到的布墙吸引了他的注意力．结合选项，故选B．2．C．细节题．根据文章第三段内容，It's no secret that strong winds are very common on the shores of the Baltic Sea，so they were originally meant to allow beach-goers to enjoy sunbathing without having their belongings blown away，or sand blown in their faces．由此可知，在沙滩上使用分隔物是为了阻止大风打扰他们享受阳光，以及阻止大风把他们的东西吹走，阻止风把沙子吹向他们的脸．结合选项，故选C．3．B．细节题．根据文章第四段内容，During the summer，beach separators are placed so close to each other that a person can hardly pass between them，let alone find a place to put their own beach towels．在夏天的时候，海滩上分隔符放置如此接近对方，一个人很难通过他们之间，更不用说自己找个地方放浴巾了，由此可知，在夏天的海滩有太多的人使用分隔物，海滩边的非常的拥挤起来．结合选项，故选B．4．B．推理题．根据文章内容，本文章主要讲述了出现的波兰沙滩上的一种新的海滩文化，人们使用布墙来阻挡沙子对他们的影响．结合选项，故选B．本文章主要讲述了出现在波兰海滩的一种新型的沙滩文化，人们使用布墙来起到隔绝沙子，阻挡大风的作用，以便更好的享受海滩时光．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．C『小题1』D 『小题2』B 『小题3』C 『小题4』A『解析』1．D．细节理解题．根据第一段"Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．"可知许多人会成功因为他们使想法完全完成．故选D．2．B．细节理解题．根据第二段"but if you don't think something is worth finishing，be honest with yourself and terminate the project但如果你认为某事不值得完成，那就诚实地面对自己，终止这个项目"可知"terminate"意为"结束、终止"．故选B．3．C．推理判断题．根据第三段"For example，if you are in your last few months before graduating from college and realize you don't want a career in what you are majoring in，you probably should go ahead and graduate because there is significant value in having the degree - even if you don't intend to actually work in that field．"可知正确的创造价值的方法一个大学生选择学习直到获得学位．故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据第一段"Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．Farmers can't selltheir grain until it is harvested"可知"Finishing vs．Starting结束与开始"是本文最好的题目．故选A．本文是一篇人生感悟类阅读，文章主要介绍了如果你想要富有成效，你必须完成工作．几乎我们做的每一件事都有许多阶段要完成，在很多情况下，直到你完成最后阶段，你才真正创造价值．农民在收获之前不能出售粮食．汽车制造商不能销售已经在生产线上占了90%的汽车．除非你上完最后一节课并毕业，否则大多数雇主不会给你职位．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断。

安徽省安庆市桐城中学2020届高三英语上学期第二次月考试题第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man always do on Saturday?A.See a film.B.Have a class.C.Review his notes.2.How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?A.By recording them.B.By talking with lectures.C.By attending them again.3.Where will the man fetch his notebook?A.In the library.B.In the classroom.C.In the teacher’s office.4.What kind of music does the man often listen to?A.Jazz music.B.Classical music.C.Rock music.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Sarah’s happy retirement.B.The man’s art classes.C.Their hobbies.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

安徽省安庆市桐城市某中学2020届高三模拟英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共45.0分）AHousekeeping Services - A responsible，professional，experienced housekeeper is needed to take care of all cleaning details of a local business in Angwin．This person will be needed 2 or 3 times per week for about 8 hours per day．Please send an email for additional information and be ready to provide resume and work history．Driver's license and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds are required．Pay will be﹩20 - ﹩25 per hour．To contact them，email recruitingangwin@gmail．com．Caregiver Position - Looking for a caregiver to help with a 91-year-old woman who lives in Calistoga．She speaks both English and Spanish，but Spanish is her preference．She sleeps quite a bit during the day so there is time to do housework．She cannot be left alone because she is a fall risk．She walks with a walker on her own．Please call 925-785-8500 if interested．Worship Music Leader - First Presbyterian Church （FPC）in Napa is looking for someone who will select songs and use media for church services on Sundays．Applicants must be able to commit 8-10 hours per week for service and meetings as well as being available every Sunday from 9：00am to 12：00pm．The pay is about﹩18 an hour．Detailed job information will be posted on the Payroll Office's window．If interested，send your cover letter and resume to David Stoker at david@fpcnapa．org．Catering Company - Oak Avenue is a most successful catering company in St．Helena searching for enthusiastic people to join their talented team of chefs and service professionals．Hours are flexible and can work around students' schedules．Part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs，bakers，service helpers，and captains．Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Moritza@oakavenuecatering．com or call 707-963-9278 for more information．1.To work as a housekeeper，one needs to ______ ．A. be able to driveB. be a local in AngwinC. work about 8hours per weekD. be able to speak two languages2.Why does the 91-year-old woman need to be accompanied？______A. She cannot walk by herself．B. She has a poor memory．C. She has difficulty in sleeping．D. She is likely to fall down．3.Which is the contact number or email address for those who want to become greatbakers？______A. 925-785-8500．B. 707-963-9278．C. david@fpcnapa．org．D. recruitingangwin@gmail．com．BI was recently surfing the Internet when I came across a collection of strange beach photos where everyone had a cloth wall surrounding their little patch of sand．I had never seen anything like it before，and I was interested in it．So I started searching all sorts of phrases that might throw light on the mystery of Polish beach separators．I found a site on Poland's affairs that actually covered this "phenomenon" in details．According to the site，beach separators have been a part of Polish beach-going culture for a long time，but have recently been getting a lot of attention online，after foreign tourists started posting photos on social networks．Beach separators vary in size according to the size of the group．You'll see tiny ones only surrounding the space around a single beach towel，and giant ones separating a large part of the beach．They weren't designed to protect their users from prying（窥探）eyes．It's no secret that strong winds are very common on the shores of the Baltic Sea，so they were originally meant to allow beach-goers to enjoy sunbathing without having their belongings blown away，or sand blown in their faces．However，in recent years，people have begun criticizing them．During the summer，beach separators are placed so close to each other that a person can hardly pass between them，let alone find a place to put their own beach towels．This creates a problem for foreign tourists unfamiliar with them，who just want a place to lie down on the sand．And thus they can easily create all kinds of conflicts due to the lack of space．For example，some people leave the beach for hours but leave their separators in place to make sure that their space doesn't get occupied by someone else．Having visited a fair number of seaside resorts（度假胜地）across Europe，I admit that I have never seen anything like this before．4.What attracted the author's attention according to the first paragraph？______A. Some phrasesB. The cloth wallsC. The sand patchesD. The colorful stones5.Why did the beach-goes set up separators？______A. To attract others' attentionB. To keep themselves in privatesC. To stop winds disturbing themD. To protect themselves from sunburn6.What seems to be the problem with beach separators？______A. They cause plenty of garbageB. They make the beach overcrowdedC. They leave their separators unattendedD. They lead to many crimes against foreigners7.What's the author's purpose of writing this passage？______A. To encourage the local tourism in PolandB. To introduce a kind of Polish beach cultureC. To discuss the possibilities of solving the beach problemD. To urge the tourism department to face the beach problemCIf you want to be productive，you must complete work．Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．Farmers can't sell their grain until it is harvested．Automakers can't sell cars that have made it 90% of the way through the assembly line（生产线）．Most employers aren't going to pay you for having a degree unless you finished the last class and graduated．Now all those things require starting，but if you have work in progress，the most valuable thing you can do is to pick something and finish it．Finishing is where you start benefiting from the value you've created．I've noticed that many successful people aren't the ones who are the smartest or have the best ideas．They are often the ones who do the best job of taking an idea and completing it．A good idea fully carried out is better than a great idea that never gets completed．Does this mean you need to finish everything you start？Not necessarily，but if you don'tthink something is worth finishing，be honest with yourself and terminate the project．Don't leave hundreds of half finished efforts lying around physically or mentally acting like you are going to come back and pick them up．If you need to drop something ，do so strategically and intentionally．If you've put significant effort into a project，you may still benefit from finishing it even if you wouldn't start it again based on changed circumstances．For example，if you are in your last few months before graduating from college and realize you don't want to career in what you are majoring in，you probably should go ahead and graduate because there is significant value in having the degree---even if you don't intend to actually work in that field．What projects do you have that are currently in progress？Can you find something and finish it？8.Why do many people become successful according to the author？______A. They are the smartestB. They have the best ideasC. They start things smoothlyD. They make ideas fully completed9.What does the underlined word "terminate" in paragraph 3 mean？______A. DevelopB. EndC. PlanD. Support10.According to the author，which of the following is the correct way of creatingvalue？______A. A man decides to finish all he starts to doB. Farmers hurry to sell their crops before they are ripeC. A college student chooses to study until he gets his degreeD. A student keeps a half-filled stamp album around for future use11.What is the best title for the text？______A. Finishing vs．StartingB. Well Begun is Half DoneC. Planning vs．PerformingD. It is Easier Said than DoneDThe Australian beach town of Byron Bay has a traffic problem，especially during holidays，when local streets are full of cars．But now it's changed．The world's first fully solar-powered train runs on a restored（修复）train line that was out of use for more than a decade．The solar systems on the roof of the train send power to a set of batteries that replace one engine；the other engine is still in place and can provide backup power in an emergency．As thetrain brakes，it generates more electricity，like a hybrid car．At a train station，the train can be plugged in to pull more power from solar systems on the platform roof．If there's a long period without sun---somewhat unlikely in this part of the world---the train can also plug in to get renewable energy from the local electricity supply．"The large solar systems on the platform roof coupled with the solar systems on the train roof produce more solar energy per day than is required to operate an hourly return service，" says Holmes，development director of the nonprofit Byron Bay Railroad company，which runs the train．With one full charge，the train can make 12 to 15 trips．Volunteers fully restored the train to its old condition to attract more riders，which should take more cars off city streets of the beach town．The train fits 100 seated passengers，with room for more to stand，and also has a luggage room for bikes and surfboards．A ride costs a little more than ﹩2．The nonprofits thinks it's a model that could be replicated （复制）elsewhere．"Our service has had no government support or funding at all，but for this to be replicated or improved upon，the key is for government to work with enterprises on the program．" Holmes says．"Our service provides an eample of how the sun's energy can be used for sustainable transport solutions．"12.Why is the solar train brought into use in Byron Bay？______A. To attract visitorsB. To reduce trafficC. To fight pollutionD. To use solar energy13.Where does the train get energy on sunless days？______A. From its enginesB. From a hybrid carC. From the platform roofD. From the local electricity supply14.How does Holmes feel about solar energy equipment？______A. It is labor-savingB. It is easily operatedC. It is time-consumingD. It is power guaranteed15.What can be inferred about the solar-powered train from the last paragraph？______A. It may be popularized in the futureB. More scientific research should be done about itC. It could be of little use in solving energy problems．D. Financial support from the government is badly needed二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共15.0分）It can be truly terrifying to fall through ice on a frozen lake．(1) In fact，there is more time to help you survive than you think．As you first hit the freezing water，you will almost breathe quickly at once．Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around．(2) This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing，ten minutes to move before you get too cold．The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious．Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing．Slow it down，and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice．When you locate the ice，stretch your arms over the surface，and then begin to flutter-kick （上下打水）until your body becomes horizontal with the surface．(3)It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out．This，however，does require some planning．You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work．Besides，what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out？(4) The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice，so that if you lose consciousness，you will keep your head out of ice．(5)A．It can help to remember the "1-10-1 principle"．B．However，if you remain calm，it can save your life．C．Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down．D．Thus you will remain visible for rescue，even if you pass out．E．Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water．F．Remember that you should always stay office that's only 3 inches．G．Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still．三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共40.0分）Brandon and Derek's mother，Beth Lash，shared a Facebook video on Dec．25，2017．It captured the moment when Bandon (21)his card out loud．On Brandon Lash's 24th birthday，his little brother，Derek，(22)him with a rather large card filled with an even bigger (23)．"I have always (24) you，" Brandon reads from the front of the card，(25) by this brother．"I love spending time with you．I'm so (26) I have you for my brother．You have always been there for me，even though I get on your nerves sometimes．You will always have a piece of my heart，" Brandon continues，opening up the (27)．"And now you will have my (28)，too．We are a (29)match．" Brandon reads，(30) the card to the floor and breaking down into (31)．Brandon has kidney receives (32) three times a week，and was told that he had been recommended for the transplant list．Unfortunately，his parents are not a match，but (33)，his brother is．"I can't believe Derek would (34) so much all this for me，" Brandon tells the publication．" He's giving me a (35) to have a healthy life again．I(36) can't believe it's happening．""I(37) seeing him sick and knew something needed to be done to make him healthy again．" Derek adds．"Not only was I the (38)thing to do，but the only thing to do．He's my brother．We didn't know (39) he could be on the transplant list，and I knew I just wanted my (40) brother back．"16. A. read B. sang C. called D. shouted17. A. provided B. issued C. presented D. supplied18. A. claim B. award C. smile D. surprise19.A. taken charge of B. looked up to C. got hold of D. lived up to20. A. signed B. drawn C. written D. described21. A. thankful B. satisfied C. awkward D. confused22. A. paper B. card C. book D. cover23. A. nerves B. eves C. kidney D. heart24. A. perfect B. possible C. equal D. friendly25. A. losing B. dropping C. throwing D. blowing26. A. screams B. worries C. laughs D. tears27. A. treatments B. experiments C. directions D. observations28. A. finally B. possibly C. luckily D. exactly29.A. advise B. experience C. allow D. sacrifice30. A. chance B. fortune C. accident D. occasion31. A. always B. already C. forever D. still32. A. regretted B. minded C. hated D. opposed33.A. fair B. right C. normal D. real34.A. when B. how long C. how much D. while35. A. lovely B. brave C. honest D. healthy四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）While（1）______ （swim），Myles，my four-year-old son had somehow left the kids' area and got into the adults'pool．We ran over and pulled him out of the water，only to see his face blue and body still．He was weak and lifeless．One person（2）______ （immediate）contacted the front desk while another called 911．My friend，John Newland and I began to perform CPR （心肺复苏）．Though we tried our best，we failed（3）______ （make）any important progress．Another friend of（4）______ （I）realized that two off-duty lifeguards，Liz and Alison Manley，were nearby．The sisters，15 and 18，recently trained by the Red Cross in CPR，took over compression （挤压）and breathing．Alison started compression and Liz gave（5）______ （instruction）．They continued chest compression and rescue breathing，（6）______seemed to last for ages．All at once（7）______ filled my mind were regret and hope．"What kind of a father lets this happen" "Help，somebody，do anything!" Then it happened．Myles slowly opened one of his eyes and began to cry．I held him firmly and burst（8）______ tears．When back home Myles（9）______ （allow）to get out of bed the next morning．（10）______ unforgettable the experience was! Without those kind people，my son wouldn't have been saved!五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．My mum is a volunteer in a hospital． She brought dinner every Sunday to the people at tending their relatives who are in hospital．One Sunday， Mum asked me to help her with dinner． At the first， I didn't want to ， so in the end she persuaded me to go． Half an hour late， we arrived． We quickly set up a table and started giving people food． The people serving there were deeply m oved and showed our gratefulness． It was amazed to look at people's face， especially those of children． It made me feel gladly for being there．That day I realized that the value of life is not only about receiving， but giving as well．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）假定你是李华，你在报纸上看到你市电视台今年七月将举办外国人"学做中餐，乐享中国菜"才艺大赛．你的外教Peter非常喜欢中国厨艺，你建议他去试一试．请按以下要点给他写信告知此事，并表示可以提供帮助．1．比赛时间：7月15日；2．报名时间：截止到6月30日；3．报名地点：市电视台．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．『『答案』『解析』』阅读理解A『小题1』A 『小题2』D 『小题3』B『解析』1．A．细节理解题．根据文章第一段中的"Driver's license and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds are required"可知要成为一名管家，需要会开车，因此『答案』选A．2. D．推理判断题．根据文章第二段中的"She cannot be left alone because she is a fall risk． She walks with a walker on her own"可知这位91岁的老太太很有可能会跌倒，故选D．3. B．细节理解题．根据最后一段最后一句话Part-time positions are available for ambitious chefs， bakers， service helpers， and captains．Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Moritza@oakavenuecatering．com or call 707-963-9278 for more information．可知想成为一名伟大的面包师，你可以拨打电话707-963-9278 ，由此可知『答案』选B．短文大意：本文主要介绍了四个招聘的职位以及要求等方面的内容．考查广告布告类阅读理解．这种题材是高考常考内容，难度较小，主要考查考生对文章大意的理解，做题时可以结合问题回扣原文内容做出正确的判断．B『小题1』B 『小题2』C 『小题3』B 『小题4』B『解析』1．B．细节题．根据文章第一段内容，I was recently surfing the Internet when I came across a collection of strange beach photos where everyone had a cloth wall surrounding their little patch of sand．I had never seen anything like it before，and I was interested in it．最近上网，当我遇到一个奇怪的海滩照片集合，每个人都有一堵布墙围绕着他们的小块沙子．我以前从未见过这样的东西，我很感兴趣．由此可知，作者在上网的时候无意间看到的布墙吸引了他的注意力．结合选项，故选B．2．C．细节题．根据文章第三段内容，It's no secret that strong winds are very common on the shores of the Baltic Sea，so they were originally meant to allow beach-goers to enjoy sunbathing without having their belongings blown away，or sand blown in their faces．由此可知，在沙滩上使用分隔物是为了阻止大风打扰他们享受阳光，以及阻止大风把他们的东西吹走，阻止风把沙子吹向他们的脸．结合选项，故选C．3．B．细节题．根据文章第四段内容，During the summer，beach separators are placed so close to each other that a person can hardly pass between them，let alone find a place to put their own beach towels．在夏天的时候，海滩上分隔符放置如此接近对方，一个人很难通过他们之间，更不用说自己找个地方放浴巾了，由此可知，在夏天的海滩有太多的人使用分隔物，海滩边的非常的拥挤起来．结合选项，故选B．4．B．推理题．根据文章内容，本文章主要讲述了出现的波兰沙滩上的一种新的海滩文化，人们使用布墙来阻挡沙子对他们的影响．结合选项，故选B．本文章主要讲述了出现在波兰海滩的一种新型的沙滩文化，人们使用布墙来起到隔绝沙子，阻挡大风的作用，以便更好的享受海滩时光．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．C『小题1』D 『小题2』B 『小题3』C 『小题4』A『解析』1．D．细节理解题．根据第一段"Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．"可知许多人会成功因为他们使想法完全完成．故选D．2．B．细节理解题．根据第二段"but if you don't think something is worth finishing，be honest with yourself and terminate the project但如果你认为某事不值得完成，那就诚实地面对自己，终止这个项目"可知"terminate"意为"结束、终止"．故选B．3．C．推理判断题．根据第三段"For example，if you are in your last few months before graduating from college and realize you don't want a career in what you are majoring in，you probably should go ahead and graduate because there is significant value in having the degree - even if you don't intend to actually work in that field．"可知正确的创造价值的方法一个大学生选择学习直到获得学位．故选C．4．A．推理判断题．根据第一段"Almost everything we do has many stages to completion and in many situations，you don't actually create value until you finish the last stage．Farmers can't selltheir grain until it is harvested"可知"Finishing vs．Starting结束与开始"是本文最好的题目．故选A．本文是一篇人生感悟类阅读，文章主要介绍了如果你想要富有成效，你必须完成工作．几乎我们做的每一件事都有许多阶段要完成，在很多情况下，直到你完成最后阶段，你才真正创造价值．农民在收获之前不能出售粮食．汽车制造商不能销售已经在生产线上占了90%的汽车．除非你上完最后一节课并毕业，否则大多数雇主不会给你职位．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断。

安徽省安庆市桐城市某中学2020届高三英语学习质量检测试题一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AWhile it's the books that make a library，being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder．Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world．Library of Birmingham-Birmingham，U．K．The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library，but also the largest in Europe．Designed by Dutch architects，this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls，including adult and kids'libraries，music collections，a Shakespeare Memorial Room，and even a gym room．Gardens crown the roof，while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside．National Library of France-Paris，FranceThe National Library of France，which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million，dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V．The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868，with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and，following his death，Jean-Louis Pascal．Here，the reading rooms are elegance itself．There are more than just books to be found．State Library of New South Wales-Sydney，AustraliaThe public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of kind in Australia．It was originally the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready．Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910，the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights．Seattle Central Library-Seattle，Washington，USASeattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out．Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design．Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with"a layer of transparency"，using a skin of glass and metal．The finished article houses about 1.45 million books and other things，as well as more than 400 computers available for public use．The building，which opened in 2004，was included on the American Institute of Architects'list of America's 150 favorite buildings in 2007．1.Which of the following library has the longest history？ ______A. Library of Birmingham．B. National Library of France．C. State Library of New South Wales．D. Seattle Central Library．2.What can you do in Library of Birmingham？ ______A. Attend a concert．B. Act a play．C. Take some exercise．D. Enjoy new technology．3.What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have incommon？ ______A. They have computers available．B. They were moved to a new place．C. They won awards for architecture．D. They were designed by more than one person．BAt the age of seven, while his friends were spending their allowances on things like candy and toys, Jose Adolfo Quisocola was busy saving money for basic purchases. To try to get his peers (同龄人) to do the same, the boy from Peru came up with the idea of an eco-bank, the Bartselana Student Bank, which allows kids of all ages to become financially independent while also helping the environment.Set up in 2012, the bank is the world's first bank for kids. To become a member, a kid has to bring in at least 5 kilograms of solid waste and set a savings goal. Once accepted, all bank "partners" are required to deposit atleast one additional kilogram of recyclables on a monthly basis and observe other requirements, such as attending financial education and environmental management workshops.The waste accumulated is sold to local recycling companies, who, thanks to Jose's efforts, pay a higher-than-market rate for everything brought in by the bank members. The money received is placed in the personal account where they collect until the savings goal is reached. The account holder can then withdraw the money, or choose to leave it and continue to grow for a bigger target. "At the beginning, my teachers thought I was crazy or that a child could not undertake this type of project," Jose recalls. "They did not understand that we are not the future of the country but its present. Luckily, I had the support of the school headmaster and an assistant in my class."The boy's efforts paid off, and by 2013, the bank had over 200 members, who brought in one ton of recyclable waste. Today, the eco-bank, which now has the support of several local institutions, boasts ten educational centers. They are designed to teach the over 3,000 students, aged 10 to 18, to become financially independent, use their money wisely, and help the environment.Not surprisingly, Jose's efforts have earned him several national and international awards. On November 20, 2018, Jose won Children's Climate Prize, which comes with a medal and ＄5,500 in prize money and is given to a child or youth who has accomplished an extraordinary achievement for the climate or environment.4.Why did Jose set up the bank?A. To raise money and set up a recycling company.B. To buy necessities and donate them to needy kids.C. To save much money and protect the environment.D. To educate the students and help them win prizes.5.How can a kid be admitted to the eco-bank?A. By donating to the eco-bank.B. By turning in one kilogram of waste in a month.C. By sending in an application.D. By presenting a goal and a certain amount of waste.6.How did the teachers feel about Jose's program?A. Doubtful.B. Excited.C. Moved.D. Worried.7.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the environment is improved.B. What the project has achieved.C. How tons of waste has been recycled.D. What support the local institutions get.CWhile visiting the North pole in winter may not be at the top of your bucket list，the ever-changing ICEHOTEL，which opened its doors to visitors on December 14 this year，may change your mind．200 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Swedish village of Jukkasjārvi，the hotel，which is carved entirely from ice，is rebuilt annually．The 35 rooms，built to accommodate visitors on all kinds of budgets，vary from expensive suites to basic rooms that are furnished with just an icy bed and a reindeer skin．Among the highlights this year is the"Spruce Woods"suite．Sculpted by Christopher Pascoe and Jennie O'Keefe of Canada，it describes a camping scene complete with a classic microbus，a forest，and even an artificial campfire．There is also the artfully-carved"Living Ocean"suite to remind visitors of the importance of saving our oceans．The room is full of carved sea life that includes coral and a shark"swimming"right over the ice bed．"The suite is inspired by global warming and the overfishing that affects our oceans．"says artist Jonathan Paul Green．"I also think the idea of using frozen water from a river in northern Sweden to create an ocean with shells，fish，and corals is exciting．"The nearby"Haven"suite is a"magical gate of ice"guarded by two large animals．"We are inspired by the meeting between people and want to create an experience that invites curiosity and creativity，"says artist Jonas Johansson．"It feels like a dream to get to work with ice that allows our love for light，shine，and reflection to wander freely from thought to creation．" Regardless of whether visitors select the carved suites or the basic ice rooms，the temperature is always set to a bone-chilling -5℃!That is why guests are advised to snuggle（蜷缩）up inside sleeping bags and wear gloves and winter hats all night．Not surprisingly，most end up spending just a single night at this unique hotel before moving on to the conventional and warmer hotels nearby．8.What does the underlined phrase"bucket list"mean in the text？ ______A. A shopping list of buckets．B. A list of travelling destinations．C. A list of expensive hotels．D. A list of exciting ideas．9.What can we know about the ice hotel？ ______A. It is rebuilt every year．B. Its rooms are expensive．C. It organizes camping activities．D. It lies in a coastal city．10.Where does the inspiration of"Living Ocean"suite come from？ ______A. Art and literature．B. Ocean life and voyage．C. Climate changes and human influence．D. The meeting of people．11.Which of the following is the best title for the text？ ______A. An Adventure to the North PoleB. An Experience Close to NatureC. A Taste of Cold：A Night in a VillageD. A Winter Destination：Sweden's Ice HotelDMost dog owners are convinced that their four-legged friends know exactly what they mean when they use certain words like sit, stay or treat. However, researchers have always wondered whether dogs really understand human speech or if they rely on other information to get the meaning. For example, does the word "fetch" form a picture of a stick or ball in the dog's mind, or does the dog bring back the object based on the owner's voice or gesture? A new study by scientists at Atlanta's Emory University seems to indicate that "man's best friend" does indeed know what the owner is saying.The researchers began by asking the owners of twelve dogs of various kinds to train their pets to identify two toys of different materials, such as a toy animal and a ball. Once the dogs had mastered the task, they took turns inside a special scanner. The owners then tested their dog's language skill by first calling out the names of the toys they had been trained to recognize and then saying meaningless words such as "bobbu" and "bodmick" while holding up random objects the dogs hadn't seen before.The scans suggested that the parts of the dogs' brains responsible for processing of sounds showed different brain patterns when they heard words they were familiar with, compared with the ones they had never heard before. While that was not enough to prove that the dogs were picturing their toys when they heard the word, it did indicate some sort of recognition. The researchers believe this is an important step forward in understanding how dogs process language.Even more interesting was that the dog's brains showed a higher level ofneural (神经) activity at the sound of unknown words. This is the exact opposite of what happens in human brains, which get more active at the sound of familiar words. The researchers say the dogs may become cheerful at the sound of new words to try to understand them in the hope of delighting their masters. "Dogs want to please their owners, and perhaps also receive praise or food," says Empty neuroscientist Gregory Burns, senior author of the study.However, though your pet may understand human speech, the scientists recommend using visual signals and smell for training. "When people want to teach their dog a trick, they often use spoken command because that's what humans prefer," Prichard says. "From the dog's view, however, a visual command might be more effective, helping the dog learn the trick faster."12.What's the purpose of the new study?A. To convince dog owners to understand their dogs．B. To advise dog owners to treat their dogs kindly．C. To prove dogs follow owners' order by listening．D. To test out how dogs get information from owners.13.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A. Inform the result of the research.B. State the process of the research.C. Stress the importance of the research.D. Introduce the subjects of the research.14.How do human brains and dog brains react to words?A. Human brains become active at unfamiliar words.B. Dog brains become delighted at unfamiliar words.C. Human brains are not sensitive to familiar words.D. Dog brains show no response to familiar words.15.What do scientists advise the owners to do in dog training?A. Give dogs oral command.B. Teach dog new tricks.C. Involve sight and smell.D. Encourage faster learning.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）I just counted how many foreign languages I've studied so far in my life andit's been twelve!I always follow my interests and find ways to put my language learning into things I'm already interested in．I like to read blogs（博客）in other languages． (1) ．For the most part，bloggers tend to write the same way they speak，so I don't have to worry much about adopting strange terms that are only used in writing．Movies are also a really good tool，especially if you can find subtitles in the language you're learning． (2) ，they will still keep your brain listening and reading in the same language．Music is another way to start listening to things in your new language．Personally，I'm so bad at understanding lyrics（歌词）even in English，so this one doesn't really work for me，but I have friends who learn a language through lyrics．Games are of course also an excellent way of studying a new language．A lot of language learning computer programs include games．I'msuper competitive and if I play any of them，I can be hooked for hours． (3) ．When the initial excitement of learning a new language begins to fade，it can be hard to stick with it．The hardest bit for me is when I'm comfortable enough with a language to understand most things and make myself understood．I'm actually stuck at this stage in Norwegian． (4) ．Ideally I should sign up to take a big language exam．Each time I start getting self-satisfied，it's time to take a new course or sign up for online lessons，or take up some sort of challenge that will require me to level up my skills．(5) ．The best language class I've ever taken was my beginner's Russian course at university where my professor never used any English．It got to the point where I would kind of just forget about English while in Russian class，which helped me to really immerse myself in the Russian language and do a whole lot with the limited Russian I had．A．That's really uncomfortableB．Whatever languages they're translated intoC．I also try to think in the language I'm learningD．It's time well spent if I'm learning the languageE．Computer games always make me feel worn outF．Though they don't always exactly match what's being saidG．I found them the perfect learning tool because they're usually written inoral language16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A beautiful September evening，my 11-year-old grandson，Josh，and his team were warming up for their first football game of the season．At six，the (21) called the captains forward，said something and (22) his whistle．The two teams (23) separately．I was (24)．The other team was， (25)，ten inches taller than our players．It didn't take long for their (26) advantage to show．They took a 7-0 lead very (27)．At the half，the score stood at 34 to 6．Josh(28) minimal play time．In the second half，they used Josh more often．The score climbed to 40 to 6．Once again，the other team began their (29) down the field．Their quarterback threw the ball．The receiver caught it and (30) the goal．There was only one man in his (31) -Josh．Josh dove and (32) that boy's legs with all his strength．The receiver dragged Josh a couple of yards and (33) fell down．On the next play，their quarterback shot through an opening and rushed to the goal，but there was Josh again．Josh took him off his feet and (34) another goal．They scored on the last play．but it wasn't Josh's (35)．The game ended with a score of 48 to 6．On the way home．I wanted to (36) Josh，but he turned to me with a (37) smile．"Grandpa，that was a (38) game．""But you lost，48 to 6 !""I know，but I did good．"The boy understood the (39) better than I did．They didn't win，but he did his best．I was proud of him．More (40)， he was proud of himself．21. A. player B. referee C. coach D. receiver22. A. waved B. raised C. threw D. blew23. A. gathered B. practiced C. celebrated D. wandered24. A. inspired B. embarrassed C. shocked D. delighted25. A. in total B. on average C. at length D. for example26. A. speed B. strength C. age D. size27. A. often B. soon C. regularly D. rarely28. A. saw B. lost C. expected D. wasted29. A. break B. search C. charge D. debate30. A. 1et in B. fought for C. went in D. headed for31. A. way B. position C. sight D. mind32. A. made room for B. 1ooked up atC. took hold ofD. kept away from33. A. accidentally B. finally C. deliberately D. gradually34. A. saved B. gained C. tried D. kicked35. A. turn B. honor C. fault D. option36. A. trick B. scold C. praise D. comfort37. A. sad B. wide C. bitter D. polite38. A. great B. close C. silly D. vital39. A. team B. play C. game D. field40. A. seriously B. fortunately C. specifically D. importantly四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A material can be really special when it was named after the place where it(1) （ create）originally．That'certainly the case (2) "china"．And of alltypes of china，white porcelain（瓷）is among the most famous．Nowadays，the (3) （ tradition）material has taken on a modern look in the(4) （hand）of four Chinese artists in the Modern White PorcelainExhibition．And the key word here is"modern"．One of the works (5) （ be）a porcelain boat．But look (6) （ attentive）and you'11 see that the boat (7) （ build）with porcelain looks like a takeout box．Inside the boat is a statue of a baby．The baby stands for humans and the boat is (8) supports life．It suggests we may have done some damage to (9) environment and that we're treating life like fast food．All the four artists gave white porcelain a modem style，each in (10) （they）own way．And this is what the exhibition's theme comes from．It's a dialogue between the past and the present．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词．2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Last term，I hosted an exchange student calling Jacob from the Great Britain to our schoo1．He really cares for Chinese culture．Jacob asked me to show himself around the city on weekends．I took him to many local place of inter est and we also go to the theater to watch a show of Peking Opera．He was so attracted by the performance as he decided to learn it．My father happened to know a master of Peking Opera and introduced Jacob to him．Jacob was grea t honored to be one of his students．Put his heart into it，Jacob made a rap id progress．When he returned England，he gave a performance，for what he wo n much admiration from his classmates．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，收到英国笔友George的邮件，请你介绍中国家庭聚会的情况(饮食、时间、活动等)。

安徽省安庆市桐城市某中学2020届高三考前测试英语试卷英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThings to do at the Smithsonian in MayWednesday，May 8Draw Like Tiepolo：In a two session workshop，students begin by drawing from the master's works to help them grasp the idea of gesture，movement and the grouping of figures．They end by applying their new Tiepolo inspired skills to contemporary figures．The workshops include lecture，demonstration（示范）and one on-one instruction All skill levels are welcome．2pm；﹩75- ﹩95Saturday，May 11Wasterworks of Five Centuries 2018 2019 Concert Series：The Smithsonian Chamber Music Society features（…为特色）musical masterpieces from the 17th to the early 21st century，played on some of the world's most highly prized musical instruments at the American History Museum．This concert features works of Bach，Haydn and Mozart．Pre-concert lecture：6：30 pm，Concert：7：30 pm；﹩25- ﹩35Saturday，May 18Smithsonian Sleepover at the Udar-Hazy Center：There's no more perfect setting for dreams of flight than the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly，Virginia．Take your fight checklist and take off for a night that includes plenty of games，art activities and close-up looks at some of the most historic and attractive craft （工艺）ever to take to the skies．Children aged 8to 14 mayparticipate．There must be at least one adult（21 and over）for every three children in any group that registers．7 pm；﹩125- ﹩135Wednesday，May 22Discovery Theater Presents Black Diamond Reprise：This spirit-lifting musical play is about the struggles and triumphs（胜利）of pioneering African American baseball players ，you'll stand up and cheer for the players who made sports history and American history! Ages 6-12．Also playingon Thursday，May 23 Friday，May 24.10：15 am and 11：30 am．﹩3-﹩81.What can students do on May 8？______A. Chat with famous people in person．B. Learn some practical drawing skillC. Draw with heroes in American history．D. Play musical instruments in a concert．2.Which of the following offers various activities？______A. Draw Like Tiepolo．B. Discovery Theater Presents Black Diamond Reprise．C. Smithsonian Sleepover at the Udvar-Hazy Center．D. Masterworks of Five Centuries 2018- 2019 Concert Series3.When can children enjoy an event with the least amount of money？______A. On May 8．B. On May 11．C. On May 18．D. OnMay 23．BI cried the first time I saw the Notre-Dame years ago．I'dwaited my entire life to see this great French architecture，and there I was on a bright sunny day，experiencing it in its full glory．Last night，I again cried for the centuries old church while watching it burn．I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way．My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Datme，choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day．However，we heard that it caught fire，so we left the cafe and ran towards the church，following heavy smoke from it，and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd．Some were praying，some were crying，but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us．The fire continued to get worse．About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire．We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony．The Notre-Dame is part of the heartbeat of Paris．I reflected on the experiences I've had there，from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside．It is a spot that helps make Paris magical．And here we were，watching it burn down．It was too much to handle，but it was impossible to look away．At about 9：30 pm，the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing hymns（圣歌）to the church．We sang along with the group，feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them．I hadn't imagined all that before．For hundreds of years，the Notre-Dame has seen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people．And when everyone was able to become one emotional （情感上的）force，it showed that even in her darkesthour，the Notre-Dame was still there to bring us all together．4.Why did the author cry for the Notre-Dame for the first time？______A. She was touched by its greatness．B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn．C. She was regretful for missing its glory．D. She was excited about French cultures．5.What was the author doing when the Notre-Dame caught fire？______A. Heading for a faraway cafe．B. Visiting a church with a friend．C. Eating nearby with a companionD. Wandering along the street alone．6.What can we know about the fire scene？______A. People expressed their sadness in different manners．B. People were nervously rushing in different directions．C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire．D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights．7.What impressed the author most？______A. The church allowed Visitors to gain great experiences．B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church．C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years．D. People were brought together to sing to the church．CBornholm is a Danish island in the southern part of the Baltic Sea．At only 588 square kilometers，the island is home to about 40，000 people and welcomes around 600，000 visitors each year．The island is known for its sunny weather，round churches and rocky sea cliffs．But soon it hopes to make history for its lack of trash．Bornholm's only waste incineration（焚烧）plant is out of date，so instead of replacing it，the island has come up with another plan．In 2032，there'll be no more waste on Bornholm，" announced BOFA，the island's waste management company．" All discarded items（物品）can be recycled to the benefit of the entire island．"The government doesn't yet know all the details of how the plan will work，but officials have laid out a basic outline．For example，they assume people sort waste into easily recyclable items such as metal，plastic，glass，paper and cardboard，and then plan to add new items such as fishing nets，insulation materials and more plastics to the recycling system．Organic waste，as well as garden and park waste，will be transformed into energy，and the nutrient rich waste from energy recovery will be used as fertilizer（肥料）in fields，gardens and parks on the island．People there will be encouraged to make use of the sharing economy，lending and borrowing goods and services．They'll reuse everything from furniture to children's clothing，and businesses will repair a number of items from bicycles to kitchen equipment．And primary school students will be educated as "resource heroes" with practical，hands-on lessons about waste，resources，the environment and nature．"Yet，in the waste area we were falling behind，so it was important for us to move ahead，" Anne Thomas，the deputy mayor of Bornholm，tells National Geographic．8.What can we infer about Bornholm from the first paragraph？______A. It is a large island surrounded by a sea．B. It is a small beautiful tourist attraction．C. It used to be a place with little rubbish．D. It is most famous for its cultural buildings．9.Which of the following best explains "discarded" underlined in paragraph 2？______A. Unrecyclable．B. Dangerous．C. Unwanted．D.Produced．10.What does Bornholm's basic outline locus on？______A. Restricting waste management，B. Developing the local economy．C. Raising environmental awareness．D. Encouraging a trash-free lifestyle．11.What does Anne Thomas say about handling waste in Bornholm？______A. It needs improving．B. It seems hopeless．C. It is insignificant．D. It deserves praise．DWould you help a trapped robot？Some rats would．They can form social bonds with robots and will even rescue a robot rat that is trapped in a cage．Rats need to be highly attuned（调适）to social signals from others so they can identify friends to cooperate with and enemies to avoid．To find out if this extends to non-living beings，Lalch Quinn at the University of California，San Diego，and her colleagues tested whether rats can detect social signals from robot rats．They housed eight adult rats with a robot rat for four days．The robot rat resembled a large version of a computer mouse with wheels to move around and colorful markings．During the experiment，the social robot rat followed the living rats around，played with the same toys，and opened cage doors to let trapped rats escape．Next，the researchers trapped the social robot in cages and gave the rats the chance to set it free by pressing a lever（杠杆）．Across 18 trials each，the living rats were likely to set the social robot free．"This suggests the rats viewed the social robot as a real social being，" says Qulnn．"The rats may have bonded with the social robot because it showed behaviors like communal （其有的）exploring and playing．This could lead to the rats better remembering having freed it earlier，and wanting the robot to return the favor when they get trapped，" says she．The robot was the same size as a regular rat．"We'd assumed we'd have to give it a moving head and tail，facial features，and put a smell on it to make it smell like a real rat，but that wasn't necessary，" says Janet Wiles at the University of Queensland in Australia，who helped with the research．"The finding shows how sensitive rats are to social signals even when they come from robots．"12.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 refer to？______A. The sensitivity to social signals．B. The approach to identifying friends．C. The ability to cooperate with enemies．D. The willingness to talk with robots．13.What is the robot rat in the experiment like？______A. Its smell is the same as a real rat's．B. It looks like a big computer mouse．C. Its head and tail can move naturally．D. It can behave and think like humans．14.Why did the living rats set the social robot free according to Lalch Qulnn？______A. To make friends with it in the future．B. To return the favor they got from it．C. To view it as a real living social rat．D. To get access to its help someday．15.What can be a suitable title for the text？______A. Robots Have Social Skills Like AnimalsB. Rats Are Fond of Robots Like HumansC. Rats Can Bond With Social RobotsD. Robots Are Able to Send Social Signals二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Benefits of Sports Doing sports is a physical，mental and social adventure．It's a great way for children to take a break from academics and release extra energy．It also helps them lead fuller andhappier lives as regular sports have proven to improve overall well-being．The physical benefits of doing sports are probably the most obvious．Regardless of your fitness level when you start playing sports，you'll notice an increase in your overall fitness once you're involved．(1) Basketball players focus on strength training；football players work on speed while track athletes train through longer runs．The training process helps promote physical fitness and performances in competitions．(2) Playing sports contributes to mental health，helping to increase confidence and self-worth．A pat on the back，high-five from a teammate，or handshake after a match really boosts a child's confidence．Words of praise and encouragement from the coach，parents and other players raise the self-worth．(3) So after a game，it's a better idea to ask "Did you enjoy the game？" rather than "Did you win？"Children who participate in sports might also benefit from the social aspect，feeling part of a group，building up accountability and leadership．(4) Teamwork involves both being dependable as a teammate and learning to rely on your teammates to achieve a positive outcome．Teamwork breeds accountability and challenges you to be responsible for your actions．Being part of a team gives you an opportunity to be a leader．Discipline is another social advantage．Most organized sports require a strict training and practice schedule．As a student-athlete，you need to balance academics and athletics．(5)There is no shortage of reasons to find a sport to get involved in．Are you ready to go？Pick one and get moving!A．It's not just your body that benefits from sports．B．Therefore，playing sports is going to make you more fit．C．But remember，a child's self-worth should not be distinguished by victory or loss．D．If you play group sports，you'll be part of a team that takes direction from a coach．E．Nearly every sport requires physical activity and the skills needed to be competitive．F．Among these，learning how to function as part of a team is the most important advantage．G．Only with strict discipline can you be successful both in the classroom and in the sports field．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）My Perfect Imperfect Life A few years ago，I was standing at the barre （扶手杠）waiting for my adult ballet class when I heard a voice behind me．"So，do you have this perfect life？"My first reaction was to (21) who was being asked such an odd question．Then I remembered there were only two of us in the room．When I turned (22)，the other woman was looking straight at me．I had no idea how to answer it．Was she (23)？Who has a perfect life？Sure，occasionally I did find the perfect dress or the perfect pair of shoes，(24) never would I use that word to describe anything about me or my life．I felt a twinge of guilt for somehow giving her that (25)．She watched me．I finally (26) to whisper a quick "No"．By then，the teacher had entered the room and turned on the music to start class．With a sighof(27)，I moved my feet into the best position．But as soon as my knees bent for our first pose，I realized my (28) had been disturbed．This woman's words wouldn't (29) echoing in my thoughts．I wanted to know how she came up with her very mistaken(30)．If she knew anything about my life，she never would have had the (31) to ask me that question．I did my best to do our floor exercises in front of the mirror．For a few moments，I didn't see the usual(32) of my older self attempting to use a beautiful art form to(33) mygracefulness．I only saw the little girl whose father died when she was two，the child who walked home from elementary school every day to an empty house，who learned to sew her own clothes to (34) money．Perfect．My life had been far from it．When those memories (35)，I was left with a vision of the woman I had become，the woman(36) by all those things I considered imperfect．I now saw the woman who had learned to beself-reliant，who(37) her family and her friends，who didn't take life for granted．Was that the "perfect" this woman had detected？I still don't know，but I no longer feel (38) or feel like I must keep track of all the difficult times to prove my life isn't (39)．If ever again asked whether my life is perfect，I would have a different(40)．Because now I see that，despite all its imperfection，it is．21. A. notice B. understand C. wonder D. expect22. A. up B. away C. over D. around23. A. fair B. serious C. anxious D. wise24. A. but B. or C. for D. and25. A. intention B. instruction C. impression D.information26. A. learned B. managed C. agreed D. planned27. A. sadness B. surprise C. pleasure D. relief28. A. concentration B. patience C. confidence D. effort29. A. escape B. keep C. stop D. stand30. A. idea B. advice C. reason D. theory31. A. right B. urge C. excuse D. honor32. A. reflection B. preference C. appearance D.expression33. A. experience B. describe C. replace D.improve34. A. collect B. earn C. spend D. save35. A. faded B. failed C. floated D. flashed36. A. buried B. shaped C. watched D.followed37. A. changed B. welcomed C. valued D.protected38. A. worried B. guilty C. cautious D.desperate39. A. comfortable B. ordinary C. perfect D.meaningful40. A. solution B. message C. approach D. answer四、语法填空（本大题共3小题，共15.0分）41.Old Tom had four sons．He wanted them (1) （learn）not to judge things too quickly．Sohe sent them to look at an apple tree in different seasons．The first son went in winter，the second in spring，the third in summer，and the youngest in autumn．When they all came back，he called them together to describe (2) they had seen．The sons had different (3) （opinion）．Tom then told them that they shouldn't judge a tree，or a person，by only one season．42.Everyone (1) （love）snow．But when school stays open despite the snow，it can be reallyannoying．However，there is one upside of going to school (2) a cold winter day：you might be smarter．So far，researchers who study the brain (3) （find）that cold temperatures make us think more quickly since messages travel faster among our braincells．So the scientists say(4) （hang）out on a cold morning may boost the result of any test that day．43. A black hole is a spot in space that has (1) （power）gravity．Its gravity is so strong that itpulls everything nearby into it，stars，planets and other things．Black holes form when a star dies．When that happens，a huge amount of matter crowds into a very small space，(2) becomes very dense．Black holes (3) （talk）about in 1783 first．That year，one scientist said that in the universe，there might be places with strong gravity to trap light，although he didn't use the term "black hole"．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）44.假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他暑假将来北京参加"外国人唱中国歌大赛"，希望你为他推荐一首中文歌曲．请给他回邮件，内容包括：1．推荐曲目；2．推荐理由；3．你的祝愿．注意： 1．词数不少于50；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．Dear Jim，------------Yours，Li Hua45.假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，以"A New Way to Explore the Forbidden City"为题，用英语写一篇短文向校刊"英语园地"投稿，记述上周末你带英国朋友Jim游览故宫的全过程．注意：词数不少于60．提示词：二维码 QR code答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】D【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据文章第一部分" Wednesday，May 8"中" In a two session workshop，students begin by drawing from the master's works to help them grasp the idea of gesture，movement and the grouping of figures．"可知，在5月8日，学生可以通过画大师的作品，掌握手势、动作和图形分组的概念，掌握一些画画的技巧，故选B．2．C．细节理解题．根据文章第三部分"Saturday，May 18 Smithsonian Sleepover at the Udar-Hazy Center "中"T ake your fight checklist and take off for a night that includes plenty of games，art activities and close-up looks at some of the most historic and attractive craft（工艺）ever to take to the skies．"可知，包括大量的游戏，艺术活动以及观看一些最具历史意义和最吸引人的飞行器等等，由此可知，在这里有非常丰富的活动，故选C．3．D．细节理解题．根据文章前三个部分中的价格"Wednesday，May 8：﹩75- ﹩95"、" Saturday，May 11：﹩25- ﹩35"、" Saturday，May 18：﹩125- ﹩135"以及第四部分中最后一句" May 23 Friday，May 24.10：15 am and 11：30 am．﹩3-﹩8"可知，5月8日活动价格为﹩75- ﹩95，5月11日活动价格为﹩25- ﹩35，5月18日活动价格为﹩125- ﹩135，5月23日以及24日活动价格为﹩3- ﹩8，由此可见，5月23日以及24日活动价格最低，花钱最少，故选D．本文介绍了一些可以在Smithsonian做的事情，如画画、音乐会、游戏、艺术活动、音乐剧等等．本文介绍了一些可以在Smithsonian做的事情，如画画、音乐会、游戏、艺术活动、音乐剧等等．题目涉及多道细节理解题，对于细节理解题，要迅速定位，缩小范围，在找到关键词句后，要仔细阅读，准确理解，对照选项，看哪个选项的意思与之最接近，在作出选择的过程中，要善于辨别真伪，排除干扰，不断缩小范围，选出正确答案．4.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】D【解析】1．A 细节理解题．根据第一段"I cried the first time I saw the Notre-Dame years ago． I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture， and there I was on a bright sunny day，experiencing it in its full glory．几年前我第一次看到圣母院的时候就哭了．我等了一辈子才看到这座伟大的法国建筑，在一个阳光明媚的日子里，我经历了它的辉煌．"可制作这第一次看到巴黎圣母院哭是因为被它的伟大辉煌所感动．故选A．2．C 细节理解题．根据第二段" My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Datme， choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day．我没想到会这样度过我的夜晚，我和我的朋友在离诺特达姆一个街区左右的咖啡馆吃晚饭，选择不去，打算第二天回去．以及第三段"However， we heard that it caught fire， so we left the cafe and ran towards the church， follow ing heavy smoke from it，and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd．然而，我们听说它着火了，于是我们离开咖啡馆，跟着浓烟朝教堂跑去，很快我们就加入了一个几乎没有声音的人群中．"可知巴黎圣母院着火时作者正和朋友在附近的咖啡馆吃饭．故选C．3．A 细节理解题．根据倒数第二段" At about 9：30 pm， the gathered crowd spontaneously （自发地） began to sing hymns （圣歌） to the church． We sang along with the group， feeling at once less like tourists and more li ke members of them．I hadn't imagined all that before．晚上9点半左右，聚集在一起的人群自发地开始为教堂唱圣歌，我们和大家一起唱，感觉自己不再像游客，而更像他们中的一员，这是我以前从未想象过的．"可知人们自发地用自己的方式表达着悲伤．故选A．4．D 细节理解题．根据倒数第二段" At about 9：30 pm， the gathered crowd spontaneously （自发地） began to sing hymns （圣歌） to the church． We sang along with the group， feeling at once less like tourists and more li ke members of them．I hadn't imagined all that before．晚上9点半左右，聚集在一起的人群自发地开始为教堂唱圣歌，我们和大家一起唱，感觉自己不再像游客，而更像他们中的一员，这是我以前从未想象过的．"可知人们聚在一起向教堂唱歌是作者从未想象过的，也是印象最深刻的．故选D．本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在和朋友吃饭时巴黎圣母院遭遇了大火，作者为它感到惋惜，然而聚集在一起的人群自发地开始为教堂唱圣歌，大家一起唱，感觉自己不再像游客，而更像他们中的一员，这是作者以前从未想象过的．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】D 【小题4】A【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段At only 588 square kilometers， the island is home to about 40，000 people and welcomes around 600，000 visitors each year．可知，该岛屿仅有588平方公里，每年吸引60多万的游客来参观；故选B．2．C．词意猜测题．根据后面的谓语部分can be recycled to the benefit of the entire island．"可知，能够被回收循环利用的应该是被丢弃的东西，所以discarded意为unwanted；故选C．3．D．细节理解题．根据第四段People there will be encouraged to make use of the sharing economy以及最后一段"Yet， in the waste area we were falling behind， so it was important for us to move ahead，" 可知，我们应该在垃圾回收中更加努力，倡导无垃圾式的生活模式；故选D．4．A．推理判断题．根据最后一段in the waste area we were falling behind，so it was important for us to move ahead可知，我们在垃圾去还有很多事情去做，说明我们的工作还需要改进；故选A．本文属于说明文的阅读短文．主要介绍了位于波罗的海南岸的丹麦岛屿Bornholm，它面积小，却吸引着来自各地的游客，在垃圾回收中有着独到的做法．做阅读理解题时要培养自己快速阅读的习惯，切不可在一些难懂的句式或者词语上耽误过多的时间，可通篇理解，掌握其大意，有针对性的研究题目的要求，对症下药，果断作出决定．最后再检查选择答案是否符合文意．12.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】D【解析】1．A 词义指代题．根据划线词所在的句子以及上一句"Rats need to be highly attuned （调适） to social signals from others so they can identify friends to cooperate with and enemies to av oid．To find out if this extends to non-living beings， Lalch Quinn at the University of Californ ia，San Diego， and her colleagues tested whether rats can detect social signals from robot rats．老鼠需要高度适应来自他人的社会信号，这样它们才能识别出要与之合作的朋友和要避开的敌人．为了找出这是否延伸到非生物，加州大学圣地亚哥分校的拉尔奇?奎恩和她的同事们测试了老鼠是否能从机器人老鼠身上检测到社会信号．"可知it指代的是对于社会信号的敏感性．故选A．2．B 细节理解题．根据最后一段"The robot was the same size as a regular rat．"We'd assumed we'd have to give it a moving head and tail，facial features， and put a smell on it to make it smell like a real rat，but that wasn't n ecessary，" 这个机器人和普通老鼠一样大．"我们本以为我们必须给它一个活动的头部和尾部，面部特征，并在上面放上一个气味，使它闻起来像一只真正的老鼠，但那不是必需的，"可知他没有老鼠身上的气味，所以A错误；他没有安装活动的头部和尾部，所以C错误；根据第三段"They housed eight adult rats with a robot rat for four days． The robot rat resembled a large versi on of a computer mouse with wheels to move around and colorful markings．们将八只成年老鼠和一只机器鼠一起饲养了四天，机器鼠就像一只大版的电脑鼠，轮子可以转动，有五颜六色的斑纹．"可知机器鼠像一只有轮子的电脑鼠，所以B正确；D项没有提到．故选B．3．C 推理判断题．根据倒数第二段"Next，the researchers trapped the social robot in cagesand gave the rats the chance to set it free by pressing a lever（杠杆）． Across 18 trials each， the living rats were likely to set the social robot free． "This sugg ests the rats viewed the social robot as a real social being，" says Qulnn．"接下来，研究人员将社交机器人困在笼子里，让老鼠有机会通过按下一个杠杆来释放它．在每只老鼠18次的实验中，活着的老鼠都有可能释放社交机器人．"这表明老鼠把社交机器人视为一个真正的社交生物，"库尔恩说．"可知老鼠把机器鼠当成了真正的老鼠．故选C．4．D 主旨大意题．阅读全文以及根据最后一段"The finding shows how sensitive rats are to social signals even when they come from robots．"这项发现显示了它是多么敏感．"即使老鼠来自机器人，它们也会发出社交信号．""可知本文主要讲述了机器鼠可以像真正的老鼠一样发出社交信号．所以D项"Robots Are Able to Send Social Signals机器人能够发送社交信号"作为题目最合适．故选D．本文是一篇说明文，主要通过把一只机器鼠和真正的老鼠一起放到笼子里，观察到老鼠依然会去释放被困的机器鼠，从而说明了机器鼠可以像真正的老鼠一样发出社交信号．1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目．2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换．3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义．16.【答案】【小题1】E 【小题2】A 【小题3】C 【小题4】F 【小题5】G 【解析】E A C F G略略21.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】A 【小题5】C 【小题6】B 【小题7】D 【小题8】A 【小题9】C 【小题10】A 【小题11】B 【小题12】A 【小题13】D 【小题14】D 【小题15】A 【小题16】B 【小题17】C 【小题18】B 【小题19】C 【小题20】D【解析】C D B A C B D A C ABA D D A B C B C D41.【答案】【小题1】to learn 【小题2】what/whatever 【小题3】opinions【解析】1． to learn 2． what/whatever 3． opinions略略42.【答案】【小题1】loves 【小题2】on 【小题3】have found 【小题4】hanging【解析】1．loves．考查动词，主语是everyone，一般事实使用一般现在时，故填loves．2． on．考查介词，具体某一天前面用介词on，故填on．3． have found．考查时态，主语是researchers，根据so far，可知使用现在完成时，故填have found．4． hanging．考查非谓语，动名词作主语，在冷天玩耍可能会得到好成绩，故填hanging．文章讲述了一则新发现，在寒冷的冬天去上学可能会更聪明．考查语法填空．做题时要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步结合上下文的逻辑关系以及相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式．43.【答案】【小题1】powerful 【小题2】which 【小题3】were talked【解析】1． powerful．考查形容词，修饰名词gravity，强大的引力，故填powerful．2．which．考查连词，非限定性定语从句，先行词是small space，在定语从句中做主语，故填关系代词which．3．were talked．考查被动，黑洞被谈论，表示被动，根据in 1783，可知填写过去时，holes 是复数名词，故填were talked．文章讲述了黑洞的概念，特点以及发展等等．考查语法填空．做题时要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步结合上下文的逻辑关系以及相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式．44.【答案】Dear Jim，How is it going？ I'm so glad to hear you will come to Beijing and participate in the Chinese Singi ng Competition for Foreigners this summer vacation．For the song to choose，I highly recomm end Moli Hua，Jasmine Flower，which is representative of Chinese folk music．My recommendation is based on the following reasons． First of all， it enjoys wide popularity， so there's no doubt it will attract the audience's attention once you start to sing．Moreover，this song has beautiful melody and simple lyrics，which are relatively easy for you to learn in a short time．At the same time，the soothing tunes will make your learning process pleasant and comf ortable． I bet you are bound to stand out among all the competitors．I sincerely hope my recommendation can be helpful and wish you a wonderful performance．Wh en you come to Beijing，remember to let me know， since I'd like to be there to cheer for you．Yours，Li Hua【解析】略略45.【答案】Last weekend，my friend Jim and I tried a new way to explore the Forbidden City，which left me a deep impression．（介绍活动内容）To avoid wasting time on the spot for the tickets， we tried making reservations online．The wh ole process just took us several minutes before the message popped out that the tickets had been su ccessfully booked（高分句型一）．（预约成功）The next day's visit amazed both of us．On arriving，impressed by the magnificent architecture ， we couldn't wait to start our exploration． While wandering around the galleries，we were att racted by the delicate chinaware． To our excitement，we could scan the QR code to listen to th e introduction， which gave us a deeper insight into their history．（高分句型二）（参观紫禁城的建筑、画廊以及扫码听介绍）In the afternoon，we had a unique experience in the VR theatre． With the VR goggles on， we found ourselves back to the time when the palace was being constructed． As we "built" the wall brick by brick， we realized how much effort was put into accomplishing the grand work of archit ectural art．（参观VR体验馆）Before we left， I led Jim to the souvenir center for cultural creative products． All the cups， notebooks and other products there bear certain elements of royal life． Jim was satisfied with his fi nal choice of a Chinese fan． After this visit， I found the Forbidden City both traditional and mo dern because our rich and profound history was made alive here!（离开前购买纪念品）【解析】高分句型：。