2020届四川省绵阳市南山中学双语学校2017级高三上学期诊断考试英语试卷及答案

四川省绵阳市2017届高三第三次诊断性考试英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页，答题卡2页。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、考号用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上，并检查条形码粘贴是否正确。

2．选择题( 1—55)使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应题框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

3．考试结束以后，将答题卡收回。

第I卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：语法和词汇知识（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. —I've never seen them perform so badly!—Oh, ______ It's not their lucky day!A. what a pity!B. what's the matter?C.try it again! D. why not?2. Keep writing in English ______ some day you'll find itnatural to think in it.A. orB. soC. butD. and3. The two cars are racing close together -- it's unclear ______ will be the champion.A. whatB. whoC. whichD. whether4. Each time, Mum ______ my room cautiously since she knew I was sleeping.A. has passedB. passedC. had passedD. passes5. We should allow an extra hour to make the trip ______ the traffic may be heavy.A. so thatB. even thoughC. in caseD. as if6. ______ on the way, Edward had to wait beyond the hour for his interview.A. TrappedB. To be trappedC. TrappingD. To trap7. How many people can you find here ______ situations are similar to yours?A. whereB. whichC. whatD. whose8. In the U.S. there are ______ fewer custom dressmakers than in European countries.A. soB. farC. tooD. very9. As soon as ______from university, Nick landed a fantastic position in a local firm.A. graduatedB. graduatingC. being graduatedD. to graduate10. It was in the canteen of the school ______ I first met Heather, the course director.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. which第二节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分) 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★启用前四川省绵阳南山中学双语学校2020届高三毕业班上学期学术能力诊断性测试英语试题2020年1月本试卷共150分，考试时间100分钟。

第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)AFour of the Oldest Buildings in the WorldKnap of HowarOne of the oldest buildings in the world is the Knap of Howar, which dates back to 3700-3500 BCE. The farmhouse is one of the oldest, still-standing stone houses in Europe. It includes two stone homes linked through a hidden passage and joint walls. Archaeologists say Irish or Scottish monks could be the first builders and residents of the Knap of Howar. Although the house is still standing，these abandoned places around the world are better candidates for restoration.Ggantija TemplesThe Megalithic Temples of Malta，or the Ggantija Temples，date back to 3600 to 3200 BCE. The two temples on the island of Malta are UNESCO World Heritage si tes. It’s one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world. Archaeologists think the temple was used for ritual animal sacrifices.Shunet el-ZebibShunet el-Zebib is partially standing，but mostly in ruins. It’s still，however，one of the oldest buildings in the world. The Egyptian temple built in 2750 BCE is of mud and brick. It has an underground tomb as well as an above-ground complex. Architecturally，it’s a nod to the Egyptian pyramids soon to come.Tomb of CyrusBuilt in 530 BCE，the Tomb of Cyrus is one of Iran’s World Heritage Sites and one ofthe oldest buildings on the planet. It’s also believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world，according to Atlas Obscura. The base isolating used on the tomb protects the main structure from moving apart from the foundation.1. What do the four buildings have in common?A. All of them are located in Europe.B. All of them are made of stone and mud.C. All of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.D. All of them were built before the birth of Christ.2. Which of the four buildings may be the strongest?A. Knap of Howar.B. Ggantija Temples.C. Shunet el-Zebib.D. Tomb of Cyrus.3. Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. Shunet el-Zebib is earthquake protected.B. Tomb of Cyrus has an underground tomb.C. Ggantija Temples are built by Irish monks.D. Knap of Howar may be the oldest building among the four.BIn the summer of 2010，Deborah Barrett and her son，Anthony，walked out of a restaurant near the Edmonton high school from which he’d graduated two years earlier. They had volunteered to wash dishes there to give Anthony something to do，but when they went out，the sun sliced through the clouds and Deborah had a realization: my kid is not spending his life in a dish pit.Cleaning plates isn’t the only option for high-school graduates. But Anthony has autism(自闭症)and is mostly non-verbal，aside from short words in answer to yes-or-no questions and the Eeeee sounds he makes when he’s excited，happy or frustrated. Once a person with intellectual disabilities ages out of school，“There’s no life for them，” Deborah says. Programs end，and jobs are usually humble.As her son entered his 20s，Deborah thought about what he could do and what he enjoyed. Among his likes: being driven around and carrying things，as well as seeing new。

绵阳市高中2017级第二次诊断性考试参考答案英语第一部分听力(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)1-5 BABAC第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)6-10 ACBCA 11-15 CCABA 16-20 BBCBC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)21-25 ACBDA 26-30 DACBD 31-35 CDABB第二节(共5小题：每小题2分,满分10分)36-40 DBCGF第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完型填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分)41-45 ACBDA 46-50 BCADB 51-55 CAACB 56-60 BDBCD第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)61. was shining 62. looking 63. medical 64. assistance 65. to pick66. her 67. for 68. Actually 69. who/ that 70. and第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分)Last Sunday my class went on a travel to Fule Mountain. Early on the morning,inwe left for the destination on feet. On the way there, we sing and even danced tofoot sangthe sweet music. Li Hua, brought his camera and which he did was to take manywhatbeautiful photos of us. On reached the top, we caught the sight of the whole cityreachingof Mianyang. We saw a few planes flying highly in the sky. We felt that veryhigh it meaningful to spend such a happy day though we were tiring. Our headteachertiredasked us ^ write a diary in memory of the very day.to第二节书面表达(满分25分)One possible versionDear Jackson,How’s it going? Thank you for inviting me but I’m awfully sorry that I failed to go to enjoy the “hot” Christmas with your family. I had been in hospital for several days when I received your invitation.Now I’m happy to know you’ve gained the important chance to participate in the Chinese Bridge Competition in China. How wonderful it is! It’s just d uring the Chinese Spring Festival. I sincerely invite you to my family to spend the great festival, which is sure to leave a deep and unforgettable impression on you.Looking forward to your reply so that I can make some detailed arrangements for your coming.Wish you all the best!Yours,Li Hua一、各档次评分参考标准二、扣分参考依据1、其表达未能达成正确句意的,不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词,但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子。

2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical DanceThe inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious (高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort (旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai GreetingThe unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.BangkokBangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National MuseumAnother location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to ________.A.its living level and educationB.its history and architectural styleC.its customsD.its religious belief2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture, the wai , to greet________.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist templesD.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.BImagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, alarming you to any traffic, pedestrians,animals, or other things nearby. Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be soon. In 2014, the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away, it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space, it can make out a smartphone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers . . . at least not openly.According to some reports, this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）. ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public, to prevent enemies from using them. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy. Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money you can buy that imagery. “It means anyone can spy on anyone,” he said.At the same time, live, detailed maps of Earth's surface could be useful in amazing ways. Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think? Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earth's surface?4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A. SeeingB. StandingC. WalkingD. Hearing5. Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A. to protect the technology.B. for the sake of safety.C. to protect the environment.D. to threat other countries.6. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A. This super-sharp map hasn't been put into market.B. Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C. Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.D. The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.7. How is this technology used in agriculture?A. It can help improve the production of crops.B. It can help kill pests.C. It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D. It can help increase farm land.CWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on“aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, She called those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”8. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A. They are easy to get.B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.9. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.10. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,11. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.DAt the foot of the Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang, a homestay (民宿) is attracting travelers from far and wide, which has won architectural (建筑学的) medal at the 2021 German iF Design Awards.The owners of the homestay are a couple in their late 30s who decided to return to their hometown three years ago. Li Xiumei used to be in charge of a division at a company in Hangzhou, and her husband was a sales director. It was an ordinary situation where Li’s husband was on business trips a lot and Li worked overtime on weekends. City life sometimes is not easy.In 2018, they quit jobs and went back to Dongtianmu village, which lies in a forest of bamboo. The first time they drove into the village was one late afternoon. The cooking smoke was rising from the foot of the mountain, which gave them a very different feeling form thecity.The homestay was built beside her husband’s old countryside house. The old house is preserved (保留), while a brand-new building was built on its side and the whole site is made up of for courtyards. It has been updated to have a hall, a tea room, a kitchen, a dining room. Japanese cherry trees are planted in the east courtyard. A swimming pool is placed in the west courtyard, with a bar located on one side.Li and her husband love gardening and music, and their new home gives them enough space to continue their interests and relax in the heart of nature. Li wants to share the quiet country life, so she makes her new home a homestay. In 2019, the homestay became an online hit after guests shared their experiences on social media. “The longer I stay here, the more I feel it was the right choice to come back, and this is more meaningful than making money,” Li says.12. How did Li feel about city life?A. Satisfied.B. Tired.C. Attractive.D. Noisy.13. What impressed the couple when first driving to the village?A. The smoke of cooking.B. The forest of bamboo.C. The smell of the village.D. The feeling of loneliness.14. What can we infer about the homestay from paragraph 4?A. It is ancient and broken.B. It can hold many guests.C. It has been rebuilt bythe couple.D. It must have been carefully designed.15. What’s more meaningful than earning money according to Li?A. Continuing their music dream.B. Staying at the old house.C. Living in the countryside.D. Developing the economy of cities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat good films are coming out in March? Here are four films to watch this March.MulanIt’s another live-action remake of a classic Disney cartoon. It is based on an ancient Chinese girl who dresses up herself as a man so that she can join the army.Director Niki Caro and the actors show us wonderful battle scenes and Chinese Kung Fu.OnwardDragons, unicorns (独角兽) and other creatures are usually considered to only exist in ancient Greece, but in Onward, they are all still alive and kicking in the UStoday. Onward is about two brothers who go on a road trip in order to bring their father back from the dead. It is such a perfect film that it’s worth spending a few hours in the cinema.RadioactiveRadioactive tells us about a famous Polish-French scientist, Marie Curie who won the Nobel Prize twice but was finally killed by the radiation she studied. In the film. Curie is played by Rosamund Pike alongside Sam Riley as her husband Pierre Curie and Anya Taylor-Joy as their daughter Irene.MisbehaviorThe Miss World Beauty Contest may be out of fashion, but it used to be one of television’s biggest events.Misbehaviortells what happened when the event was staged at the Royal Albert hall in London in 1970. There could hardly be a more interesting topic for a film, even if it was set 50 years ago.1. What do we know about Onward?A. It praises a woman fighter.B. It is a Chinese story.C. It focuses on animal protection.D. It is a film about magic.2. Who does Rosamund Pike play?A. A soldier.B. A killer.C. A scientist.D. A designer.3. Which of the following films is set in the UK?A. Misbehavior.B. Onward.C. Radioactive.D. Mulan.BNewspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party. Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.4. If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself _________.A. a serious newspaperB. foreign newspaperC. any independent paperD. a popular newspaper5. The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for ________ years.A. 19B. 85C. 236D. 2296. The Times is an independent paper because ________.A. it supports no political partiesB. it is not controlled by the British GovernmentC. it gives special support to all the political parties.D. the editor’s opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper7. The underlined word “vary” in the passage probably means “_________”.A. improveB. compete with each otherC. are differentD. keep in touch with each otherCMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in theseworks are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the left hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.8. After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found _______.A. the art began from 1,500B.C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed9. What is the left hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.10. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.11. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different HandsDA Chinese space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the government's Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites. The robot will also investigate deep space to observe small objects in the universe. The 30-kilogram robot, called NEO-01 , was developed by Origin Space. Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen, Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and using space resources, according to the company. The company says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The world's first asteroid mining company, Planetary Resources, was established in 2009. Since then, more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry, including 3D Systems of the United States and Japan's Astroscale. Astroscale's technology uses magnets (磁铁)to gather up space waste. But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it. Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide. As they are used too long, many end up as waste and put other operating satellites at risk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space. He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045. Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype (雏形)of future space mining robots, which can use rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials. China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids. The country aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.12. Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A. It weighs 60 kilograms.B. It was created by Planetary Resources.C. It will be burnt after finishing its mission.D. It is mainly used to catch space waste.13. What can be inferred from the text?A. China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B. Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C. It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D. The robot will look into deep space for more waste.14. What does Su Meng think of NEO-01 ?A. It is promising and rewarding.B. It has benefited the space industry.C. It's a long way to produce it.D. It'll help make money for the company.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. NEO-01 , A Smart Robot Used in SpaceB. A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space WasteC. A New Robot Makes China a SpacePowerD. NEO-01 , the Pioneer of Future Space Robots第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语上学期期中试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBMark Twain,the famous American writer,was once traveling in France.He went by trainto Dijon.He was very tired and wanted to sleep.He therefore asked the conductor to wake him up when the train came to Dijon.But first he explained he was a very heavy sleeper,“I may possibly protest(抗议)loudly when you try to wake me up,” he said to the conductor.“But don’t take any notice of what I say.Just put me off the train anyway.”Then Mark Twain went to ter,when he woke up it was night time and the train had reached Paris already.He realized at once that the conductor had forgotten to wake him up at Dijon.He was so angry that he ran to the conductor and began to shout at him.“I have never been so angry in my life,” Mark Twain said.The conductor looked at him calmly(平静地).“You are not half so angry as the American whom I put off the train atDijon,” he said.4. Mark Twain knew that he was a heavy sleeper,so ________.A. he protested loudly to the conductorB. he did not sleep before he arrived inDijonC. he told the conductor to wake him up no matter how loudly he might protestD. he slept lightly that time5. The conductor didn’t wake up Mark Twain atDijonbecause ________.A. he didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriouslyB. he forgot Mark Twain’s words when the train came toDijonC. he did not want to bear his protestD. he mistook another American traveler for Mark Twain6. The American whom the conductor put off the train ________.A. did not want to get off atDijonB. wanted to get off atParisC. wanted to get off atDijonD. did not want to get off atParis7. Which of the following is TRUE?A. The conductor didn’t take Mark Twain’s words seriously.B. The conductor did take Mark Twain’s words seriously.C. The conductor was a heavy sleeper.D. Mark Twain must get off atParis.CIf you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It’s a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, butwhat is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares (太阳耀斑), ice ages devastating (摧毁) the planet, extreme flooding swamping the earth with water, or super-storms that threaten life as we know it. While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films, but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic (疫情). So, it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it’s there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.8. Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A. Time travel.B. Global warming.C. Weather forecast.D. Economic climate.9. What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A. They are often about extreme natural disasters.B. They want to show that man can conquer nature.C. They usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D. They can show the true near future of the world.10. Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A. To prove that climate change has potential threats.B. To show that people like climate fiction novels.C. To tell that cli-fi novels have positive effects on readers.D. To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.11. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B. A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C. The pandemic make people scared and alone.D. Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.DFaming is a tradition among many in South Dakota, one that is not always easy to keep in the family. But one family has survived four generations and hopes to continue long into the future. The year was 1933 when Ed VanderWal's father first stepped onto the farm. Now 80 years later, Ed carries the passion(热情) his father gave him for farming every daywhile working the fields on the family farm in Volga.“Well, I was in the first grade when my dad moved here to this farm and I grew up on the farm. And that's what I was interested in doing more,” Ed said. But that love of working the land didn't stop with Ed. He's passed it down to his six sons. Some of them run farms of their own now, but two of them, Scott and David, still work side by side with their dad every day.Some people might worry that working sun up to sun down with family seven days a week would lead to a few family spats(争吵). But for the VanderWals, the constant time together works just fine.“When families work together on a farm, it's a challenge at times getting along. Everyone has to pull their weight and do their share. And that, of course, transfers from one generation to the next,” Scott said.And while they all get along like any family, with good days and bad, it's tradition that keeps each generation teaching the next.“But we taught them to work with animals at a young age, like most farmers do. So it's nice to be able to pass that tradition onto the next generation,” Scott said.The youngest generation of the VanderWals, Ed's three grandsons and a granddaughter, all started learning farming techniques at a young age.12. Why did Ed VanderWal devote himself to the farm?A. Because he grew up on the farm.B. Because he was affected by his father.C Because he could do nothing but work on the farm.D. Because he wanted to set a good example for his sons.13. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. Managing a farm is a real challenge.B. Ed has divided his farms into six parts.C. Ed taught his sons how to work on farms.D. Scott and David own their own farms now.14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The VariderWals have strict family rules.B. Ed's tradition has great effect on the local.C. Ed's grandchildren will drop out of school.D. Ed's farms have no lack of successors (继承者).15. What's the best title of the passage?A. A Faming Family.B. A Successful Farmer.C. The Agricultural 'Tradition.D. The Agricultural Generation.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届绵阳市南山双语学校高三英语三模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABest of British：Outdoor CinemasLuna Beach Cinema, BrightonOn the beaches of Brighton this summer, you can enjoy the lapping of waves as you take inFinding Dory, Moana and Sharknadoover a month-long residency. This spot boasts the highest definition outdoor LED screen in the country. stretching to an impressive 33 feet!Moonlight Flicks, ChesterThe biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England, Moonlight Flicks will be showing some serious blockbusters（大片）this summer, including A Star Is Born and singalong crowd-pleaser, The Greatest Showman. Cinephiles can gather on the lawn and plug into wireless headphones to ensure perfect sound quality.Rooftop Film Club, LondonEnjoy cult classics and family favorites while looking out on a view of London's skyline with the city's unique Rooftop Film Club. The current programme only runs until June 30 and our top picks include The Breakfast Club, Fargo and a special 65th anniversary showing of Rear Window.Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North WalesThe 11th-century Chirk Castle was first built under the reign o£ Edward I, but now it's the destination for Silly Walk superfans, as they put on screenings of the cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Has there ever been a more perfect surrounding to enjoy the comedy capers of King Arthur and his dozy squire?1. What can you enjoy in the biggest outdoor cinema in the North West of England?A.Finding DoryB.A Star Is BornC.The Breakfast ClubD.Monty Python and the Holy Grail.2. Where can you enjoy a special anniversary show?A. Luna Beach Cinema, Brighton.B. Moonlight Flicks, Chester.C. Rooftop Film Club, London.D. Chirk Castle, Wrexham, North Wales3. What's the purpose of writing the text?A. To encourage summer activities.B. To advertise several cult classics.C. To recommend some blockbusters.D. To introduce outdoor cinemas.BHave you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”.In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people outside of France speak the language. The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da, compared to how it is in ParisA new online dictionary, called the French speakers’ dictionary, includes new French words from around the world. It was released on March 18—just in time for International French Speaker’s Day on March 20.Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. The new dictionary includes unofficial words like “pourriel”, which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada. It is a word based on “courriel”, which just means an email.French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018. It now contains about 600.000 terms, Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister. She said the dictionary is not just for France's 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.The aim, supporters say, is to recognize the way language changes. Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countries—even from the United States Some people in the southern U. S. state of Louisiana speak French.People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app. Users can also send in new words they think should be included. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.4. What do we mean if we say a man “throws a camel” in French?A. He talks big.B. He is very strong.C. He makes a joke.D. He misspells a word.5. What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?A. To celebrate an event.B. To honor foreign users.C. To draw more attention.D. To meet an urgent need.6. Where does the word “pourriel” come from?A. French.B. An email.C. A holiday.D. Canada.7. What can people do with the new dictionary?A. Update it regularly.B. Recommend new words to it.C. Change the meaning of its words.D. Regard it as an official dictionary.C"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.8. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.9. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.10. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.DA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple ofdecades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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AThe recent few weeks have been the perfect time for a good book and here are some good ones that allow readers to get completely lost in another world.Watch Me DisappearIf you like mysteries with family drama,Janelle Brown's best-selling thriller is for you,The story follows a wealthy wife and mom who goes on a hike and never returns.Her lonely husband and teenage daughter,Olive(who's dealing with her own problems),are confused with sorrow while trying to find out what happens.The Boy from the WoodsIf you pick up one of Harlan Coben's books,you won't be able to put it down.His misty stories keep readers fascinated.The Boy from the Woods,is sure to satisfy fans of his twisty,heart-racing plots filled with interesting and exciting atmosphere. This is the book to read if you love masterful surprises.How to Walk AwayKatherine Center's best-selling novel follows a young woman,Margaret,with her perfect fiance,a pilot who takes her on a upsetting flight that changes her life forever.Readers adore Margaret's wisdom and humor as she faces a changed world and figures out what love really looks like.The Last One LeftThis novel,first published in 1967,still attracts readers decades later.Novelist Dean Koontz wrote the introduction to the recent edition,where he describes reading each of JohnD.MacDonald's novels“at least three times,some of them twice that often."This is your next read if you want to be swept away by a master of mystery and excitement.21.What is Watch Me Disappear probably about?A.A family outing.B.Teenager problems.C.Sorrow at a dead mom.D.Misty missing of a woman.22.Which book is for romance lovers?A.How to Walk Away.B.The Boy from the Woods.C.Watch Me Disappear.D.The Last One Left.23.Who is the author of The Last One Left?A.Dean Koontz.B.John D.MacDonald.C.Katherine Center.D.Harlan Coben.BThe past few years found me working long hours at my marketing job while my husband, Steven,put in equally fall days as a physics tutor.The weekends were spent photographing weddings and portraits.While we were able to save some money,we were both burned out from the constant tiring work.We felt the need for both renewal and vacation experiences.So,in January,we set out on a seven-month,cross-country road trip to visit all 61 National Parks in the United States.Steven was ready to dive headlong into the unknown,while I,someone who enjoys more planned fun,had to adapt.I was amazed at how easily I turned to be a more relaxed version who wasn't worried where to park or sleep.We both became so accustomed to sleeping in the van,despite the foreign sound outside,which we eventually let fade into white noise.Over the course of our seven-month trip,several interruptions changed our route, including the government shutdown,which left the first 10 parks inaccessible. Another time,I fell ill and lost my voice right as we were heading to the Virgin Islands National Park.Positively,while we've done photography professionally for years.this trip really helped us grow in our craft.From rapidly trying to shoot dolphins to lining up panoramic(全景的））shots,this trip was a photographer's dream.I never dared out into complete darkness to photograph nights capes,but the views of the Milky Way we managed to shoot were well worth it.One of our big goals on this trip was to come away from each park with one spectacular image,something that pushed us both to become better artists in the process.That shared goal placed us on the same team:It brought us together,gave us more to talk about,and encouraged us to motivate each other along the way.24.Why did the couple take such a trip?A.They were both out of work.B.They needed some photos of parks.C.They wanted a getaway from exhausting work.D.They wanted to make money by photographing.25.What surprised the author on the trip?A.The trip was full of unexpected difficulties.B.The trip was nothing like her planned fun.C.She enjoyed his husband's way of travel.D.She had several fights with her husband.26.What failed them to visit the first 10 parks?A.Bad sleep in the van.B.The author's illness.C.The change of route.D.The government shutdown.27.What have the couple gained from the trip?A.They've caught some dolphins.B.They've became famous artists.C.They've bettered their relationship.D.They've got their professional photographer certificates.CThe slogan for the Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development Fund is"In Love With China"-and this special message has bcen shown in its own logo.The logo uses the charactersfor"wind"and"phoenix"(风凰）in ancient oracle bone script(甲骨文）on a circular Chinese fan.Madam Kang Jiaqi,the executive director of CHSDF, IN LOVE WITH CHINA explains the many layers of meaning behind the lo go:“The logo adopts the writing style of oracle bone script-dating back over 3,000 years-carved onto either turtle shell or ox bones.＂The Chinese character for*wind' and the character for"phoenix' are almost the same,with just one stroke difference.In China's ancient past,the character for＂phoenix' was widelyconsidered to bring peace and happiness and represents good fortune.The character"wind' has a long history and is also known as a name representing culture and spiritual power."＂Both the characters"wind' and 'phoenix 'share the same component in their characters,which is also used in the slogan 'In Love With China'.This extraordinary combination represents how experts lead fashion,which in tum leads culture-and that culture is the basis of creativity.Therefore,it represents the importance of traditional Chinese culture in global creativity.＂Taking the Chinese oracle bone character of"wind 'and' phoenix' as our logo represents the beginning of Chinese civilization,which suggests that it can pass on Chinese culture through the cooperation between the CHSDF and the cooperative platform of global designers,"explains Jiaqi.Logo artist Sam Chung similarly explains her design process,"The decision of the oracle bone script of' wind' comes from the root of the character itself.Originated from the character shape of 'phoenix,''wind's 'oracle bone script still presents wonder, despite its more circularshape.The three tassels(流苏）at the end of the moon-shaped fan further give a feeling of lightness while hinting at both Eastern and Western flavors."28.What do we know about the logo?A.It's carved on turtle shells.B.It's drawn on circular Chinese fans.C.It's designed in a new writing style.D.It's a combination of two similar characters.29.Why are' wind' and 'phoenix' chosen?A.They are easily written.B.They symbolize good fortune.C.They represent Chinese cultural and spiritual power.D.They promote global creativity based on Chinese culture.30.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Sam Chung is the actual designer of the logo.B.The idea for the logo comes from abroad.C.The director has little say in the decision.D.Tassels are symbol of western culture.31.What's the passage mainly about?A.Chinese influence on the world.B.The making of the logo for CHSDF.C.Chinese culture and civilization.D.Chinese characters 'wind' and' phoenix'.DAs data leak and identity theft become more and more common,the market is growing for fingerprint or iris scans(虹工膜扫描）－to keep others out of private e-spaces.They're stillexpensive,though,and some people are unwilling to have personal identifiers taken and kept by a third party.Researchers say they have come up with a low-cost device-a smart keyboard. It precisely measures the sound with which one types and the pressure fingers apply to each key.These patterns are unique to each individual,says Jun Chen,a doctoral engineering student.By measuringhow somebody types a password(码），he says, the keyboard can determine people'sidentities,and thus,by extension,whether they should be granted access to the computer it's connected to-regardless of whether someone gets the password right.It doesn't require a new type of technology that people aren't already familiar with."Everybody uses a keyboard...and everybody types differently,"Chen says.The device powers itself by generating electricity when a person's fingertips touch the keys-multi-layer plastic materials,press down,and lift again,which completes an electric circuit with the keyboard.The keyboard could offer a stronger layer of security by analyzing things like the force of a user's typing and the time between key presses.This phenomenon,called"contact electrification,"is the same process that creates static electricity,Chen says:"lt's like when you run your hand across a wool blanket and see sparks(电火花）in the darkness."In a study describing the technology published in the journal ACS Nano,the researchers had 100 volunteers type the word touch four times using the keyboard. Data gleaned from the device could be used to identify individual participants based on how they typed,with very low error rates,Chen says.So far,there is just one such keyboard.But,Chen says,it should be pretty straightforward to commercialize and is mostly made of inexpensive,plastic-like parts. The team hopes it could make it to market in about five years.32.What is the feature of the smart device?A.It's inexpensive.B.It's a new type of technology.C.It's inaccessible without a password.D.It can recognize people's fingerprint.33.How is the smart device powered?A.By fingers touching it.B.By replaceable batteries.C.By producing power of its own.D.By being connected to electricity.34.What does the underlined word"glean"probably mean in Paragraph 6?A.Collect.B.Involve.C.Contain.D.Leak.35.Which can be the best title for this passage?A.Smart Keyboard Can Produce Electricity ItselfB.Smart Keyboard Can identify You by How You TypeC.Smart Keyboard Can Protect Personal Data PrivacyD.Smart Keyboard Can Measure Typing Forces and Time第二节（共5小：每小圈2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届四川省绵阳南山中学高考三诊英语试题New York is an overwhelming city to visit with children. Went follows is carefully collected advice from New Yorkers on how to cover the city right.Tenement MuseumThe Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side offers a fantastic glimpse into urban family life. Guided tours reveal the daily routines of generations of Irish, Jewish and Italian immigrants who made their mark then quickly moved up and out. Pick up a copy of“All-of-a-Kind Family” or a vintage toy in the museum shop, one of the city’s best.MoMa MuseumMoMa Museum does an excellent job making modern and contemporary art accessible to children as young as 4. On weekend mornings, guided tours are divided intoage-appropriate groups in which children can observe a number of works and draw; later they gain free admittance to the entire museum. The cafeteria is both grown-up and child-friendly, and there’s an art laboratory with hands-on activities and even an audio guide for young people.Intrepid Sea, Air and Space MuseumThe most significant in the museum is the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which is scheduled to reopen in July, showcasing the Enterprise, NASA’s first space shuttle, which arrived last year. The U.S.S Intrepid, a World War II-era aircraft carrier, is worthwhile in itself. While the complex suffered damage during Hurricane Sandy, most of its facilities are once again shipshape. Families may want to consider Operation Slumber, which allows for overnight visits with special activities for children 6 and older.Childre n’s Museum of the ArtsAll the artwork here is made by children, and visitors can make their own (bonus: you don’t have to clean up). An area for younger children includes sand, Play-Doh and guided music activities. Children go berserk for the Ball Pond, a closed-in area of oversize balls. Is it experiential art? An installation? Children need not bother with such imponderables. 1．Which of the following museums offer free admission?A．Tenement Museum. B．MoMa Museum.C．Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. D．C hildren’s Museum of Arts.2．How is Children’s Museum of the Arts different from the other three museums?A．It provides activities for children of different ages. B．It exhibits a lot of artwork.C．Its artwork is all created by children. D．It used to be damaged in the Hurrican Sandy.3．What do the four museums have in common?A．They are all children-friendly.B．They all show visitors contemporary artwork.C．They can offer visitors activities to take part in.D．They are all suitable for children over 4 years old.I passed my driving test at the fourth attempt. You might think that means I’m notas safe as someone who passed for the first time. But would you feel safer with no driver at all? Maybe not, and it’s for this reason that automotive firms have inc luded driver-assist functions in their prototype (原型) driverless cars. This allows the human driver to take overif there is a problem.Google is one manufacturer that has prototype driverless cars. These have been equipped with steering wheels and conventional controls to allow normal driving. But this is just a stage —the vision is to have fully automated cars very soon. The director of Google’sself-drive project, Chris Urmson, hopes his 11-year-old son will never have to take a driving test. To achieve that, the cars need to be on the roads in five years. He says driverless cars will greatly reduce accidents and traffic jams.According to Chris, “about 1.2 million people are killed on the roads around the world each year. That number is equivalen t to a jet falling out of the sky every day.” He thinks gradual changes to existing car designs are not enough to deal with the problem. “If we are really going to make changes to our cities and get rid of parking lots, we need self-drive cars,” he says.G oogle’s prototypes have covered over a million kilometers on the road. They have also had to deal with unexpected situations, such as a child driving a toy car in the road, and a woman in an electric wheelchair chasing a duck. In each case, they reacted safely.Some are not convinced. Seven Beiker of Stanford University thinks driverless cars will still need human input in extreme circumstances. He also worries that people may forget how to operate their vehicles if they do not do it regularly. “I guess I shouldn’t throw away mydriver’s license just yet,” he says.4．What can be known about driverless cars?A．They are fitted with newly-developed steering wheels.B．They include functions managed by human drivers.C．They need traditional controls to avoid traffic jams.D．They will be purchased on the market in five years.5．What can we learn from what Chris said?A．Chris believes that there is a possibility of a jet crashing per day.B．About 1.2 million people are killed around the world each year.C．Changing current car designs alone cannot prevent all traffic deaths.D．Driverless cars cannot deal with extreme circumstances without human help. 6．What’s the attitude of Seven Beiker towards driverless cars?A．Approving. B．Cautious.C．Neutral. D．Hopeful.7．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Why we need driverless cars in the near future.B．How to control a driverless car without a driver’s license.C．Differences between driverless cars and conventional ones.D．A brief introduction of driverless cars and some opinions on them.If you have ever had a cat, or have watched one of the many funny cat videos online, you’ll know that cats have a mind of their own. A lot of the things they do are hard to understand---they like to climb up tall furniture, fit themselves in small spaces and attack small objects for no reason at all.Now scientists have managed to figure out what exactly is going on in the brains of our little friends. According to Tony Buffington, a professor at Ohio State University in the US, cats’ strange behavior largely comes from their way of life back in the wild. “Cats today still have many of the same instincts(本能)that allowed them to live in the wild for millions of years.” he said in a TED Talk. “To them, our homes are their jungles.”In the wild, cats are hunters. Their bodies and great balancing abilities allow them to climb to high spots to better look at the environment. Even though they don’t have to hunt any more in human houses, they still keep the old habit of viewing the living room from, forexample, the top of the refrigerator.Cats’ hunting instinct is also what makes them attack small things like keys and USB drives. In the wild, they hunt whatever they can get, and most of the animals they kill are small.However, cats can also be prey. This explains why they like to stay in small spaces like drawers or washing machines---they are hiding, or they think they are hiding, from more dangerous animals. This is also why cats prefer a clean box: a smelly one could easily show enemies where they are.Knowing how cats’ minds work is not only useful for better understanding them. It may also help cats’ owners to better meet cats’ needs. For example, owners could try to make climbing easier for cats by moving their furniture around. The y could also use “food puzzles” to make eating feel more like hunting instead of just giving food to the cats.8．According to Tony Buffington, ________.A．cats’ strange behavior is hard for people to understandB．cats are more used to living in the wild th an in humans’ homesC．cats behave strangely mainly because of some instincts in the wildD．cats’ instincts are as helpful to them today as they were millions of year ago9．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A．Cats like to climb up high because they want to hide from dangerous animals.B．Cats attack keys and USB drives because they have a habit of hunting small animals. C．Cats enjoy staying in small spaces because they usually live in small caves in the wild. D．Cats’ preference for a clean box probably has something to do with their hunting instincts. 10．The underlined word “prey” in Paragraph 5 probably means _________.A．an animal that is too lazyB．an animal that likes hiding gamesC．an animal that keeps itself cleanD．an animal that is hunted11．This article is mainly written to _________.A．explore the reasons behind cats’ strange behaviorB．describe cats’ past wild experience to readersC．tell cat owners how to make life easier for catsD．compare cats’ behavior in human home s with that in the wildTeenagers who check social media for several hours a day are at the risk ofdeveloping ADHD (多动症), a study has concluded.The research team, from the University of Southern California, tracked 2,600teenagers aged 15 and 16. They asked them how many times they checked theirphones and other digital devices for various reasons, and then monitored them for symptoms of ADHD．After two years, those who had checked their phones the mostoften were twice as likely as those who checked the least often to show signs ofADHD．Writing in the JAMA medical journal, the scientists said, “Modern mediadevices immediately inform users when new text messages, social media postings, or videogame play invitations arrive. Exposure to such information may drawattention away from important tasks. Frequent distraction could interrupt thedevelopment of constant attention and organization skills.”They believe constant access to instant entertainment also has an impact. Researcher Professor Adam Leventhal said all previous research had focused on the link between ADHD and televisions. “What’s new is that previous studies on thistopic were done many years ago, when social media, mobile phones, tablets andmobile apps didn’t exist. We can say with confidence that teens who are exposedto higher levels of digital media are significantly more likely to develop ADHDsymptoms in the future,” he said.Leventhal believes the findings help fill a gap in understanding how newmobile media devices and seemingly limitless content pose a mental health risk forchildren. And the findings serve as a warning.British scientists welcomed the findings. But Professor Andy Przybylski of theOxford Internet Institute said, “The study relies on survey responses provided bythe students in question. It is not clear if teachers or parents would rate the childrensimilarly or if theself-reported measure of digital screen use is related with eitheractual behavior or higher quality survey items.”12．How did the researchers conduct the study?A．By monitoring 2,600 teenagers with ADHD．B．By tracking the participants for two years.C．By analyzing data from previous researches online.D．By controlling different teens’ time spent on social media.13．What does Leventhal think of the exposure to higher levels of digital media?A．It will cause diverse ADHD symptoms.B．It will create higher ADHD risks.C．It will weaken teenagers’ confidence.D．It will have a major influence on organization skills.14．What does Professor Andy Przybylski think of the study?A．It provides a better understanding of the media.B．It should have focused on parents’ responses.C．Its findings are not reliable enough.D．It’s a breakthrough in this field.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．The use of digital media is on the riseB．Teens are increasingly exposed to ADHDC．Heavy use of social media may increase ADHD risksD．Teens’ exposure to modern media calls more attentionThere is no such thing as a “bad memory”, and everyone can improve their memory, as long as you are not suffering from memory loss as medical condition. 16．Stop thinking that you have a “bad memory”. Convince yourself that you do a good memory that will improve. Too many people get stuck here and convince themselves their memory is bad, that they are just no good with names and that numbers just slip out of their minds for some reason. 17．Use association to remember facts. 18．For example, if you have a hard time remembering that JFK was the president involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion, just picture the handsome president swimming in an ocean surrounded by happy, oinking pigs.Involve multiple senses. You can stimulate (刺激) more parts of your brain by using as many senses as possible when memorizing information. 19．For example, the process of writing information by hand stimulates your brain and makes it easier to remember the information later.20．By developing new mental skills — especially complex ones such as learning a new language or learning to play a new musical instrument — and challenging your brain with puzzles and games, you can keep your brain active and improve its physiologicalfunction.A．Exercise your brain as often as possible.B．Give yourself some time to form a memory.C．Erase those thoughts and promise to improve your memory.D．If you want to improve your memory, there are a number of things you can do.E.You can create an image in your mind to help you remember a word or an image.F.This concrete image in your mind will help you link the president with this event.G.When a larger part of your brain is active, your ability to arouse your memory will increase.I was working as a lifeguard at Tower 15 on Newport and two blocks to my right was another guard named Mike, working at Tower 17. He called me over the phone and said, “Hey, I have 21 two kids who are swimming in the dangerous zone. I have to give them a warning. Keep an eye on us.” I said “Sure.” In case of 22 , anytime we got out of our tower, we were supposed to 23 somebody else.Mike hung up the phone and 24 the lifebuoy (救生圈). Then he realized that these two kids had been 25 and that there was a great tendency for them to be 26 by the wave. 27 , Mike rushed toward the ocean. I 28 the water and all I found was two small heads. The mother of the two kids knelt (跪) down on the beach with 29 .When I dropped my binoculars (望远镜) and reached the mother, Mike was inwaist-deep water, 30 the two kids. I turned to the mum and said, “Hey, it’s OK. They are safe.” I saw the terror started to 31 . Then she glanced back and got her first good look at Mike. A new kind of 32 washed over her face as though there was another threat to her kids’ lives. She snatch (抢) her kids without 33 .Mike had some seemingly 34 behavior, and his shaved head showed a scar. Maybe he had no 35 manners, but his lifesaving ability 36 his unsatisfactory skills in PR (public relation). In the mother’s 37 , Mike was a really terrible guy. However, that couldn’t change the fact that he had just 38 her kids.Mike just glanced at me and smiled. As I jogged back to my tower, I promised myself I’d never let my own 39 prevent me from 40 a hero when I meet one. 21．A．saved B．spotted C．teased D．exchanged22．A．emergencies B．disasters C．statements D．punishment 23．A．assist B．inform C．confirm D．consider 24．A．repaired B．provided C．seized D．fixed 25．A．struggling B．laughing C．quarreling D．trembling 26．A．supported B．directed C．prevented D．swallowed 27．A．Still B．Instead C．Therefore D．Indeed 28．A．explored B．noticed C．reached D．scanned 29．A．noises B．screams C．beliefs D．gestures 30．A．hiding B．counting C．beating D．carrying 31．A．disappear B．refresh C．exist D．expand 32．A．surprise B．regret C．panic D．doubt 33．A．presentation B．appreciation C．expectation D．contribution 34．A．stubborn B．desperate C．mysterious D．boring 35．A．gentle B．positive C．unpleasant D．aggressive 36．A．give in to B．live up to C．make up for D．put up with 37．A．judgment B．experience C．description D．application 38．A．comforted B．rescued C．transformed D．frightened 39．A．decision B．request C．prejudice D．tolerance 40．A．rejecting B．criticizing C．memorizing D．recognizing阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

绵阳市高中2017级高考适应性考试英语试题参考答案第一部分听力(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)1-5 ABCCA第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)6-10 ACBAC 11-15 BBACC 16-20 BABCA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)21-25 CDBDA 26-30 CADCA 31-35 BCDAB第二节(共5小题；每小题2分,满分10分)36-40 GFBDC第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节(共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分)41-45 CBCAD 46-50 DBAAC 51-55 BDABC 56-60 ADCBD第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)61. whose 62. movement 63. to stop 64. covering 65. compared 66. on 67. woke 68. nearly 69. a 70. valuable第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分)Tom and Mary is good friends. Mary has some difficulty learn math well. She are learningoften turns to Tom for help and Tom is always willing to offer him immediate help.herWhen forced to study at home during the past special winter vacation, Tom still givesgave Mary a lot∧help. Now they have been back to school and the teachers often make ofthem to study more effectively. They study even hard than before with their teachersharderguide them. They both have already made great progresses. They hope the tough time guiding progresswill be over soon. They believe success is that they will achieve with theirwhatdetermination and devotion.第二节书面表达(满分25分)One possible version:Dear Tom,How’s everything going? In your last e-mail you asked if I could spare any time to teach you to learn Chinese through the Internet. Now I’m awfully sorry to tell youthat I have to refuse your request.The College Entrance Examination has been decided to be delayed to July 7-9. Therefore, I’ll be preparing for it in June. I wonder if it is convenient for you between July 18 and August 20.As is well-known, the covid-19 has been spreading fast to nearly every corner of the world. I really hope you try your best to protect yourselves against the terrible virus.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua二、扣分参考依据1、其表达未能达成正确句意的,不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词,但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子。