2020届河北省冀州中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

2020届河北省冀州中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

Theatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre

performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.

Fescennine Verse

Fescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）, it was used mainly at

festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to

have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.

Fabula Atellana

Fabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed

by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters:

the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy

shows.

Fabula Togata

Named for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the

Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found.

One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.

Fabula Praetexta

Fabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics.

Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle

Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving

tragedies, 90 titles remain.

All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being

performed in Greek costume.

1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?

A.At a party. B.At a funeral.

C.At a wedding. D.At a concert. 2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?

A.Fabula Atellana. B.Fabula Tabernaria.

C.Fabula Trabeata. D.Fabula Praetexta.

3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?

A.They copy Latin dramas. B.They take on Greek forms.

C.They reflect Roman themes. D.They refer to Italian stories.

B

One-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Her

mum Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandma’s house when her grandparents gave her

older kids some sweets.

“Then at about 4:45 pm, Tallulah started to choke—we all went into a panic.”

“It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”

“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”

“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purple—she almost had no oxygen left in her.”

With her daughter limp (无力的) and time running out, Leigh—Anne knew she couldn’t afford to wait for the

ambulance to arrive.

“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” She said.

“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”

At exactly the moment, Caitlin, who is studying public services atRedcarCollege, was passing byQueen Street.

She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran straight over.”

The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode. The little girl was completely

limp, so I checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round and

tapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.

As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”

Caitlin was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.

4. When did Tallulah get choked?

A. While eating sweets. B. While enjoying a drama.

C. While having a meal. D. While taking some medicine.

5. Why did the family go out into the street?

A. To buy some needed tools. B. To search for timely help. C. To get a breath of fresh air. D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.

6. Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?

A. Brave and selfless. B. Kind and energetic.

C. Determined and generous. D. Quick-thinking and helpful.

7. What may be the best title for the text?

A. First aid skill sounds important. B. Screaming for help makes sense.

C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl. D. Heroic teenager saves baby girl’s life.