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普通高等学校全国招生统一考试（北京卷）英语本试卷共16页，共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解(共三节，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。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A．A newspaper. B．A magazine. C．A book.答案是A。
1．When will the film start?A．At 5:00. B．At 6:00. C．At 7:00.2．Which club will the man join?A．The film club. B．The travel club. C．The sports club.3．What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A．Sunny. B．Windy. C．Snowy.4．What does the man want to cut out of paper?A．A fish. B．A bird. C．A monkey.5．Where does the conversation most probably take place?A．In a library. B．At a bookstore. C．In a museum.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
2020北京朝阳高三一模英语2020.5（考试时间100 分钟满分120 分)本试卷共11页。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分,共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual,I walked into the classroom, only 1 (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name2 (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box3 (open) and I saw “myself”,a vivid statue, sitting inside smiling up at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.BAnalysis finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place by at least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field 4 (make) Earth more friendly to life. The field, 5 is generated by liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core, protects Earth 6 energetic particles(粒子) flowing from the Sun. It helps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquid water on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师) helping you make decisions in your life? If you do, then you are a very lucky person. 7 if not, then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author, Mitch Albom, and his dying former professor, Morrie Schwartz.8 you read this book, you will learn some very meaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday, the 78-year-old professor shares words of 9 (wise) about love, life, communication, values, and openness with his former student. As a beautiful tale 10 (deliver) many powerful lessons about life, this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.第二节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5 分，共30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高三统一测试英语本试卷共11 页，120 分。
考试时长100 分钟。
考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写 1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe International Day of Families, which was started by the United Nations in 1993, 1 (hold) on May 15 every year. The day celebrates the 2 (important) of families. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues 3 are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international 4 (level).BFor thousands of years, people have been trying to predict the weather. In China during the Shang Dynasty, people 5 (record) weather forecasts on animal bones and tortoise shells. Centuries later, 6 Greece, the philosopher, Aristotle wrote his theories about how weather conditions formed. Weather forecasting advanced over time, with more and more instruments used to measure temperature, humidity and air pressure. Today, satellite data and computer technology help scientists predict the weather more 7 (precise).CLast year, China started testing 5G mobile networks in several cities. The Hongkou District of Shanghai was the first to operate a 5G network. To test the network, Wu Qing, vice mayor of Shanghai, made a phone call 8 (use) a Huawei MateX, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone. According to The Telegraph, “5G is the innovation that 9 (shape) all our lives for years to come.” It is 10 (fast) and more stable than 4G, the previous generation of cellular ( 蜂窝状的) network technology.第二节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市大兴区2020届高三第一次综合练习（一模）英语试题第一部分知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
In many states, the hardest colleges to get into receive tens of thousands of applications and accept only a few of ___1___(they). These include institutions like Harvard, which admitted less than 1 in 20 of the applicants for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Such colleges are able to rely on their reputation and fame to attract students and be ___2___(high) selective. Schools like these also tend to charge more ___3___ tuition (学费) and board.『答案』1. them 2. highly 3. in / for『解析』这是一篇说明文。
文章介绍在美国很多州最难进入的大学的录取情况。
『1题详解』考查人称代词宾格。
句意：在许多州，最难进入的大学会收到数以万计的申请，但只接受其中的少数。
介词of后面用人称代词宾格代替上面提到的applications，表示“……中的少数”。
故填them。
『2题详解』考查副词。
句意：这样的大学能够依靠他们的声誉和声望来吸引学生，并具有很高的选择性。
此处形容词selective由副词修饰，故填highly。
2020 年北京市海淀区高三一模英语考试逐题解析第一部分：知识运用（共两节，5 45 分）第一节语法填空（共10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AAt 8, I started taking art lessons (1) ________ (improve) my painting skills. However, later, I found that I focused too much on mastering different techniques. Eventually, I became more distressed when my expectations wer en’t matched.So, in the 11 th Grade, I returned to the basics. On (2) ________ sketchbook I forced myself to draw whatever interested me. Over time, I have been released from the tight control. I have learned that a good painting is not about having perfect technique. In fact, all I need to do is trust my (3) ________ (create) talents and find moments of joy in life.1.【答案】to improve【解析】本题考查非谓语做状语；提示词improve 为动词，句子中，前面的代词I 与名词lessons，都不能充当improve 的主语，所以improve 需要做非谓语。
北京市大兴区2019-2020学年度高三第一次综合练习英语 2020. 4本试卷共120分，考试时间100 分钟.考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分知识运用(共两节，45分)第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AIn many states, the hardest colleges to get into receive tens of thousands of applications and accept only a few of 1 (they). These include institutionslike Harvard, which admitted less than 1 in 20 of the applicants for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Such colleges are able to rely on their reputation and fame to attract students and be 2 ( high) selective. Schools like these also tend tocharge more 3 tuition (学费)and board.BMost people know a leap year is every four years and that it has something to do with the earth circling the sun. But many may not be aware of 4 purpose of this extra day. Over the past centuries, February29 th 5 ( cause) some unusual customs, wild rumors and strange superstitions. It's all about the sun ! We grew up being told the earth takes 365 days 6 ( make) a complete circle around the sun, but it takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 45 seconds.CSince she was three years old, Elsa has focused on becoming an astronaut. She was watching childhood favorite cartoon The Backyardigans,7 five friends go on adventures right in their own background・During one such episode (集)，the Backyardigans go on a mission into space. After watching the episode, Elsa 8 ( attract) and began asking her dad questions about space. However, not 9 (know) much about this，Elsa's dad together with her searched for 10 they can do to help fuel Elsa's dream. Now at seventeen years old, she is already widely predicted to become one of the first people to go to Mars in a few decades.第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届北京市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BWhena 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, Shecalled those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”4. 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.5. 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.6. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,7. 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.CI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is asuperior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.8. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.9. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.10. We can infer form the passage that ________.A. China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.11. Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environmentDIt all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”“I'm not going to college.” I said.“Why not?” he asked.“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on my door and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.12. What do we know about the author?A. He often told lies.B. He quit school unwillingly.C. He had thought little of education before.D. He became a published author.13. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.14. What message does Carl want to convey?A. Reading makes a rich man.B. Reading is the journey of the soul.C. Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise book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北京东城高三一模含答案英语 2020.5第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe goshawk, a rare bird, once close to extinction, has doubled 1 (it) number in a national park in the south of England. Around 100 years ago, there were thought to be no goshawks 2 (leave), due to farmers hunting them and their woodland habitats being cut down. However, thanks to conservationists, goshawks are back. By monitoring their nesting sites over time, the teams have been able to protect them from further forestry work. As a result, their number 3 (grow) from just 20 pairs to 40 pairs in the past two years.BOne morning, I told my husband jokingly that he’d dropped the ball because he hadn’t made me coffee and I was having trouble getting motivated 4 (start) the day. My five-year-old son overheard me and asked what “drop the ball” m eant. I told him it was just something like making a mistake. A few minutes later, he came into our bedroom 5 (hold) an overflowing coffee cup with a dishcloth underneath it to catch the drops. He said to my husband, “You dropped the ball, but I picked the ball up,” and he handed me the worst-tasting, most watered-down but 6 (sweet) cup of coffee ever.CIn half a century, the Internet has transformed society. Billions of us can connect at the touch of a button. Access 7 information, banks and shops has never been easier. The world has changed8 (dramatic) and continues to do so in ways we couldn’t have imagined. However, the Internet isn’t without disadvantages. By design, it has no central authority, 9 makes protecting people online or dealing with misinformation a near-impossible task.10 the Internet develops will shape our future. If the past 50 years has been dominated by free and open exchanges, the next 50 will be about whether rules and restrictions can actually make the Internet, and the world, a better place.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高考英语一模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AI was in the seventh grade，and we had moved to New Jersey in November．By then，everyone already had had their own friends，and no one wanted to talk to a new girl．To make things worse，they put me in "Section L"．I found out later that everyone called Section L "Loserville"．It was sort of an open secret that it was the section for troublemakers andnot-so-smart kids．When I found out，I wanted to scream．I had always been a good student and had amazing friends，and now everyone thought I was a loser!I did text my friends in Illinois almost every night，especially my best friend，Ana．At first my friends wanted to hear all about it．But then some stopped texting back once I said something about how miserable I was．One night when I was texting with Ana，I complained about another friend who had just done that．Ana's texts came really fast for the next few minutes and they surprised me．She said that she was tired of hearing about how bad everything was in New Jersey，too．She said she did not want to hurt my feelings but that I needed to stop feeling so sorry for myself all the time，I had to try to make things better．The next day，I thought a lot about what Ana had said．She was right!I wish I could say that everything changed overnight after that，but it didn't．I was still stuck in "Loserville"，and some people were still mean to me，even though I tried to just stay out of their way．But what did change was me-I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and did something about making friends．I signed up to make sets for the school play．I met a lot of new people there，and suddenly I had friends to say hi to in the halls!I still miss Illinois sometimes，but life in New Jersey isn't so hard anymore．Even though I couldn't change my situation，I could change my attitude-and that made all the difference．1."Loserville" is a section for ______ ．A. failuresB. good studentsC. class secretsD. newcomers2.The writer complained all the time in the new environment because ______ ．A. Ana didn't text back to herB. her friends hurt her feelingsC. she was unfairly treatedD. she was a good student3.What made a difference in changing the situation？______A. She went back to Illinois．B. She ended friendship with Ana．C. She fought back with her classmates．D. She began to make friends with others．4.The best title for the passage can be ______ ．A. Lasting FriendshipB. An Incidence at SchoolC. Say Goodbye to "Loserville"D. Unhappiness in "Loserville"BThese days everyone is worried about the size of their carbon footprint．In order to reduce global warming，we need to make our carbon footprints smaller．But how much CO are we responsible for？A new book by Mike Berners-Lee （a leading expert in carbon foot-printing）might be able to help．The Carbon Foot print of Everything looks at the different things we do and buy，and calculates the amount of CO2 they produce，including the ingredients，the electricity，the equipment，the transport and the packaging．And it's frightening how much carbon dioxide everything produces．But all of this can help us decide which beer to drink．From Berners-Lee's calculations，it's clear that a pint （568 ml）of locally-brewed （酿制的）beer has a smaller carbon footprint than a bottle of imported beer．This is because the imported beer has been transported from far away，and it uses more packaging．The local beer only produces 300 g of CO2-but the imported beer produces 900 g! So，one pint of local beer is better for the environment than three cans of cheap foreign beer from the supermarket．Berners-Lee has even calculated the carbon footprint of cycling to work．Nothing is more environmentally - friendly than riding a bike，surely？Well，it depends on what you've had to eat before．To ride a bike we need energy and for energy we need food．So，if we eat a banana and then ride a kilometer and a half，our footprint is 65 g of CO2．However，if we eat bacon before the bike ride，it's 200g．In fact，bananas are good in general because they don't need packaging．They can be transported by boat and they grow in natural sunlight．So，does this mean that cycling is bad for the environment？Absolutely not．If you cycle，you don t use your car；and the fewer cars on the road，the fewer traffic jams．And cars in traffic jams produce three times more CO2 than cars travelling at speed．Cycling also makes you healthy and less likely to go to a hospital．And hospitals have very big carbon footprints! So，maybe it's time for us all to start making some changes．Pass me a banana and a pint of local beer，please．5.Which of the followings produces the smallest carbon footprints？______A. A pint of local beer．B. A bottle of imported beer．C. A banana before a 1.5 km bike ride．D. Bacon before a 1.5 km bike ride．6.According to the article，the author suggests choosing the local food because it is______ ．A. more tastyB. easier to buyC. better packagedD. more energy-saving7.The purpose of writing this article is to ______ ．A. promote a new bookB. advertise the imported beerC. instruct how to measure the carbon footprintD. encourage people to reduce the production of CO2CMost adults firmly believe that as kids reach their teens，they start to take crazy risks that get them in trouble. Do teenagers simply love taking all risks much more than adults? A recent study suggests otherwise.Scientists designed a simple experiment involving 33 teenagers and three other age groups. In the experiment, the researchers tried to distinguish between two very different kinds ofrisk-taking. The first they called a willingness to take known risks (when the probability of winning is clear) and the second they called a willingness to take unknown risks (when the possibility of success is uncertain).The study offered participants the opportunity to play two kinds of games. They had the chance to win money，with one game offering a known risk and the other offering an unknown risk. On each round of the game，each participant had to choose between taking a sure $ 5 and known or unknown risks of winning a lot more. If on one particular round they had picked the $ 5 for sure choice, then they got $ 5. But if on that round they had chosen to take a risk, the rules of the game will determine whether or not they had won. If they did win，they went home with between $8 and $125. And，of course, if they lost, they went home with nothing.What the scientists found was really quite surprising. It turned out that the average teenager was very hesitant when risks were known—more careful than college students or parent-aged adults，and about as careful as grandparent-aged adults. This means that when the risks were known, teenagers were not risky in their behavior at all. Only when the risks were unclear did teenagers choose them more often than other groups. Under those kinds of conditions, they were much more willing to take a risk than any other group.So，what does all of this mean? The research suggests that adults should probably focus more energy on trying to educate teenagers about risks than limiting them. Teenagers who understand the risks associated with a decision are more likely to be careful in their behavior.8.This experiment was carried out by ________.A. dividing the teens into three groupsB. comparing the reactions to different risksC. giving equal amount of awards to the participantsD. observing the emotional changes of the teenagers9.When facing known risks，teenagers tended to be ________.A. ambitiousB. cautiousC. anxiousD. curious10.Which group in the study were more likely to take unknown risks?A. Teenagers.B. College students.C. Parent-aged adults.D. Grandparent-aged adults.11.According to the study，parents should focus on ________.A. guaranteeing children to be careful.B. setting age limits on dangerous activitiesC. respecting teens to make their own choicesD. guiding teens to learn more about the effect of risksDShark attacks not only disturb beach activities，but can affect associated tourist industries．Shark nets are a common solution to preventing shark attacks on beaches，but they cause dangers to sea ecosystems．Seeking a cost-effective way to monitor beach safety over large areas，we have developed a system called Shark Spotter．It combines artificial intelligence （AI），computing power，and drone （无人机）technology to identify and warn lifesavers to sharks near swimmers．The project is a cooperation between the University of Technology Sydney and The Ripper Group，which is pioneering the use of drones-called "Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers"-in the search and rescue movement in Australia．SharkSpotter can detect sharks and other potential threats using real-time aerial imagery．The system analyses video from a camera attached to a drone to monitor beaches for sharks，send warnings，and conduct rescues．Developed with techniques known as "deep learning"，the Shark Spotter system receives imagery from the drone camera and attempts to identify all objects in the scene．Once certain objects are detected，they are put into one of 16 categories：shark，whale，dolphin，rays，different types of boats，surfers，and swimmers．If a shark is detected，Shark Spotter provides both a visual sign on the computer screen and an audible warning to the operator．The operator confirms the warning and sends text messages from the Shark Spotter system to the Surf Life Savers for further action．In an emergency，the drone is equipped with a lifesaving flotation pod （漂浮仓）together with an electronic shark repellent （驱逐装置）that can be dropped into the water in cases where swimmers are in severe trouble，trapped in a rip，or if there are sharks close by．In January 2018，the Westpac Little Ripper Lifesavers was used to rescue two young swimmers caught in a rip at Lennox Head，NSW．The drone flew down the beach some 800 meters from the lifeguard station，and a lifesaving flotation pod was dropped from the drone．The complete rescue operation took 70 seconds．We believe Shark Spotter is a win-win for both marine life and beachgoers．This unique technology combines dynamic video image processing AI and advanced drone technology to creatively deal with the global challenge of ensuring safe beaches，protecting environments，and promoting tourism．12. A Shark Spotter is ______ ．A. a solution to monitor sharksB. an equipment to identify lifesaversC. a technology to prevent shark attacksD. a project to pioneer the use of drones13.When a shark is spotted near a swimmer，the system will ______ ．A. take timely actionB. analyze the visual dataC. classify the identified objectsD. turn on "deep learning" mode14.The example in the 5th paragraph shows us that the system is ______ ．A. efficient in saving livesB. effective in detecting sharksC. smart in driving sharks awayD. practical over the whole sea area15.What is the author's attitude towards the future of SharkSpotter？______A. Doubtful．B. Optimistic．C. Negative．D. Objective．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Nowadays，WeChat is about expressing our opinions and Weibo is about collecting things we like．Both of them develop our self-focus．Self-focus simply means you pay attention to how you feel，think and behave．Self-focus isn't naturally a bad thing．Particularly in individualistic （个人主义的）cultures，we value our ability to be self-aware．(1) Unfortunately，when you are regularly focusing on yourself，you'll notice any dissatisfaction，anxiety，or general discomfort you might not have otherwise．(2) As a result，self-focus contributes to a wide range of mental health problems like anxiety．But quitting technology is no longer a practical solution．(3) For example，don't post about things you did，which focuses your attention on yourself．Instead，you could share advice and words of support from your smart phone．As a result，you'll feel better，and so will thepeople around you．Do you like to take selfies （自拍）？It's easy to take a quick picture of yourself to show what you re doing，or how you re feeling．But paying attention to ourselves often makes us feel worse．(4) Do your best to highlight （突出）the wonderful things that make them special．In this way，you won't focus so much on your bad hair day，and you will get along better with your friends．(5) But if we can learn to move the focus off ourselves and onto doing good for others，technology can help us grow．Anyway，the point is that it's up to you to handle the ability of your self-focus．A．Too much self-focus means few friends．B．Self-focus is generally helpful in daily life．C．Therefore，try taking pictures of your friends．D．In fact，we can use technology in ways that are less self-focused．E．By bringing your attention to those negative emotions，you strengthen them．F．We want to know who we are and why we do what we do to uncover possible ways to improve our lives．G．Technology-when used in certain ways is having negative effects on our mental health and well-being．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）"Sara，don't forget your promise to me that you will mow （割草）Mrs．Martin's yard this weekend，" said Dad．"Don't let me down．"Sara was the oldest child in the family，and one of her chores was to mow their yard．Mrs．Martin，their (21) neighbor，was unable to take care of her yard in her 70s，so Sara's dad had (22)Sara for this job．(23) Mrs．Martin's yard was not big，Sara knew the job would go quickly．However，she still disliked her dad's (24)．"Why didn't you ask me first？" Sara had(25)．"Did you ask me first when you volunteered me to be in the school festival last fall？" asked Sara's father．"Well，no，I didn't ask you first，(26)you would have done those things anyway．You're always (27) to help．""I (28) when I can．" Dad answered．"Sara，we have known Mrs．Martin for a very long time．She has often(29)our family．Now we can do something for her．(30)，the feeling you get from helping someone makes you(31) who is really helping whom．""I don't know，Dad，" said Sara．"The only feeling I get from mowing our yard is(32)．" "Just you wait and see，" said DadAfter breakfast，Sara made her way to Mrs．Martin's yard．She was good at her job and soon had Mrs．Martins yard looking (33)．Mrs．Martin came outside with a big glass of orangejuice and (34) it to her．Sara stopped her work and (35)enjoyed the drink，while Mrs．Martin talked to her about all of the flowers in her yard．Seeing the(36) in Mrs．Martin's eyes，Sara began to understand how much the yard (37) to Mrs．Martin．After finishing her drink，Sara returned to work with a new (38)．A warm feeling began to (39) through her body．Her dad was (40)．It was hard to tell who was helping whom!21. A. strange B. new C. aged D. faithful22. A. guided B. volunteered C. ordered D. forced23. A. Once B. Since C. Unless D. Although24. A. promise B. argument C. permission D. introduction25. A. replied B. suggested C. complained D. announced26. A. but B. so C. or D. for27. A. proud B. willing C. afraid D. fortunate28. A. choose B. succeed C. hesitate D. try29. A. respected B. changed C. protected D. helped30. A. Besides B. Instead C. Therefore D. Otherwise31. A. imagine B. explore C. worry D. wonder32. A. scared B. moved C. tired D. relaxed33. A. tidy B. alive C. empty D. messy34. A. threw B. delivered C. offered D. sold35. A. eagerly B. generously C. carefully D. gratefully36. A. determination B. peace C. curiosity D. joy37. A. related B. meant C. belonged D. referred38. A. attitude B. wisdom C. inspiration D. expectation39. A. exist B. fly C. spread D. break40. A. unusual B. right C. serious D. helpful四、语法填空（本大题共3小题，共15.0分）41.I have been to many places as a news reporter．In India，I visited a city where there weremany (1) （home）children．Some were as young as four years old．They lived in the streets (2) survived by begging or stealing．But then a wonderful lady (3) （call）Rosa opened a home for them．Within one year，she was looking after two hundredchildren．She clothed them，fed them and taught them．She gave them hope．42.Online shopping (1) （welcome）by most people due to various reasons．For theconsumers，it can save some time for the people (2) don't have much spare time．Just clicking the mouse，they can get what they want (3) staying at home．For the sellers，it can cut some costs for those without enough circulating funds．Compared with the traditional trade mode，they don't have to spend money in (4) （rent）a house．43.Peter worked (1) a night watchman in a small factory．One morning his boss came in witha suitcase．He said to Peter，I'm going to New York tomorrow．See you．Peter said，"Oh，you mustn't go．The factory owner asked him why．Peter answered that he (2) （have）a nightmare the night before．In the dream，he had seen the next day's plane to New York crash over the Atlantic Ocean．Peter's boss (3) （immediate）cancelled his ticket and stayed in the office．The plane crashed；the boss thanked Peter and gave him a big present．Then he fired him．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对中国文化很感兴趣．他即将过生日，你给他准备了一件礼物并写信给他，内容包括：1．生日祝福；2．礼物介绍；3．选择该礼物的原因．注意：1．词数不少于50；2．信的开头和结尾已给出，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，介绍你组织戏剧社成员排演《雷雨》参加学校戏剧节的全过程，并以 "Putting Thunderstorm on the School Stage"为题，给校刊"英语角"写一篇英文稿件．词数不少于60．Putting Thunderstorm on the School Stage答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】C 【小题3】D 【小题4】C【解析】1．A 推理判断题．根据第一段的It was sort of an open secret that it was the section for troublemakers and not-so-smart kids，这是一个公开的秘密，那是为为捣乱者和不那么聪明的孩子准备的，可推知在这个坐区的不会是那些好学生，排除B项；C项是指班里的秘密而不是指人，因此排除；D项指新来的学生，与troublemaker以及not-so-smart kids 的意义相去甚远，因此A正确．2．C推理判断题．根据第一段的I had always been a good student and had amazing friends，and now everyone thought I was a loser，我一直是个好学生，有着很棒的朋友，现在大家都认为我是个失败者，可知作者收到了不公正的对待，故选C．3．D推理判断题．根据倒数第二段的But what did change was me-I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and did something about making friends，改变的使我，我不再为自己感到难过，我开始去交朋友，可知交朋友改变了当时的局面，故选D．4．C标题概括题．文章讲述了作者搬到新泽西后，在学校里受到了不公正的对待---被安排在失败者的坐区---Section L．一开始作者一直在抱怨，后来老朋友的话让她反思自己的做法．她不再抱怨，去结交朋友，从而改变了局面，不再被看作是个loser．C项即表示告别失败者坐区，又表示告别原来的态度，故选C．文章讲述了作者搬到新泽西后，在学校里受到了不公正的对待---被安排在失败者的坐区---Section L．一开始作者一直在抱怨，后来老朋友的话让她反思自己的做法．她不再抱怨，去结交朋友，从而改变了局面，不再被看作是个loser．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．5.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】D【解析】1．C细节题．根据第三段" The local beer only produces 300 g of CO2-but the imported beer produces 900 g!本地啤酒只生产300克二氧化碳，而进口啤酒生产900克！"再根据第四段" To ride a bike we need energy and for energy we need food． So， if we eat a banana and t hen ride a kilometer and a half， our footprint is 65 g of CO2． However， if we eat bacon b efore the bike ride， it's 200g．要骑自行车，我们需要能源，而能源，我们需要食物．所以，如果我们吃香蕉，然后骑一公里半，我们的碳足迹是65克二氧化碳．但是，如果我们在骑车之前吃熏肉，那是200克．"可知骑自行车前吃香蕉产生的二氧化碳最少．故选C．2．D 细节理解．根据第三段" This is because the imported beer has been transported from far away，and it uses more packaging．The local beer only produces 300 g of CO2-but the imported beer produces 900 g! 这是因为进口啤酒是从很远的地方运来的，而且使用了更多的包装．地啤酒只生产300克二氧化碳，而进口啤酒生产900克！"可知本地的东西比进口的少了包装，所以更节省能源．故选D．3．D 主旨大意．通读全文可知文章是号召大家采取行动减少温室气体的排放的．故选D．本文是一篇说明文．文章是号召大家采取行动减少温室气体的排放，以及一些具体的做法．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，而不能断章起义8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】B 【小题3】A 【小题4】D【解析】1.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。
高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V 总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AAmsterdam Destination GuideAmsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world，famous for its beautiful canals，top art museums，cycling culture and so on．It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because of its expansive system of bridges and canals．Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan yourBoom Season Population Language（s） Currency January ClimateJulyClimateMay to October 813，562 Dutch Euro Averagehigh：5.8°CAveragehigh：22.0°CMost visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre，which is full of traditional architecture，shopping centers，and coffee shops．You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District，which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark．The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem，the Ann Frank House，and the Van Gogh Museum．If You Have TimeThere are several other unique districts in Amsterdam，and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows．The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today．The Plantage area has most of the city's museums，including the Jewish Historical Museum，the Scheepvaart Museum，and the botanical gardens．Money Saving Tips• Unless you really want to see the tulips （郁金香）blooming，avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May．This is when hotel and flight prices rise．• Look for accommodations in Amsterdam's South District，where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center．• Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money．• Instead of hiring a tour guide，hop on a canal boat．They're inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city．Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights，hotels，and rental cars before you book．1.What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage？______A. Amsterdam is called the "Venice of the North" because of its location．B. The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam's Museum Quarter．C. The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site．D. The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers．2.In order to save money in Amsterdam，you can ______ ．A. arrange a guided canal tourB. buy train tickets at the counterC. reserve a hotel in the South DistrictD. book flights between mid-March and mid-May3.Where is the passage most probably taken from？______A. A magazine．B. An essay．C. A report．D. A website．BThree months after Hurricane Katrina in 2005，Rebecca Sell，then 24，a photojournalist for Fredericksburg photographed a New Orleans couple worriedly examining water-spotted photo albums．As she took the photo，something within her clicked．"I told them I could take the ruined pictures，copy them and give them digitally restored （修复）photos，" she recalls．Although a bit sceptical，the couple agreed．Rebecca took their photos home，restored them and took them to the couple at their temporary home．"It felt so good to be able to do that for them，" says Rebecca．When her editor，Dave Ellis，saw the photo of the couple，he suggested they go back and restore damaged photos for even more people．So in January 2006，with paid time off from the paper，the two set up shop in Pass Christian．After posting a notice in the community newsletter，Rebecca and Dave received 500 photos in four days．For each，the pair took a new digital picture，then used high-tech software to erase water spots and restore colors．It just so happened that a popular website linked to Dave's blog about the experience，and soon Operation Photo Rescue，as it came to be known，had emails from hundreds of volunteers，including photographers and restoration experts，eager to help．Though digital restoration is a painstaking process，mending irreplaceable family pictures means the world to victims like Emily Lancaster，71，who took out piles of ruined photo albums after Katrina，never thinking the mess could be saved．But she just couldn't bear to part with a few treasured pictures，including a portrait of her father，who had passed away，and a photo of her husband as a boy．Then she heard about Operation Photo Rescue．"I didn't have a whole lot of hope they could fix them，but they did，" Emily says．"Almost every day I think about all the pictures I've lost．I'm so happy to have these two．"In the five years since Katrina，Operation Photo Rescue has collected thousands of pictures ruined by floods，hurricanes and tornadoes．Volunteers make "copy runs" to disaster areas across the country to gather damaged photos from survivors；operating costs are covered by donations．"It's great to be able to give people some of their history back，" says Rebecca．"One person told me that thanks to us，her grandmother got to see her photos again before she passed away．Moments like that remind me why I do this．"4.When Rebecca took the picture of the New Orleans couple，she decided to ______ ．A. take them to their temporary homeB. help with their damaged photosC. set up shop in Pass ChristianD. cover Hurricane Katrina5.From Paragraph 2，we know that Dave and Rebecca ______ ．A. quit their jobs in 2006B. inspired volunteers to join themC. spent four days mending the photosD. made their work known in their newspaper6.How did Emily Lancaster feel when she first heard about Operation Photo Rescue？______A. Excited．B. Hopeless．C. Satisfied．D. Sceptical．7.What is the best title for the passage？______A. Surviving HurricanesB. An Act of GenerosityC. Saving MemoriesD. A Lucky CoupleCLike many other people who speak more than one language，I often have the sense that I'm a slightly different person in each of my languages-more confident in English，more relaxed in French，more emotional in Czech．Is it possible that，along with these differences，my moral compass （指南针）also points in somewhat different directions depending on the language I'm using at the time？Psychologists who study moral judgments have become very interested in this question．The findings of several recent studies suggest that when people are faced with moral dilemmas （困境），they do indeed respond differently when considering them in a foreign language than when using their native tongue．In a 2014 paper led by Albert Costa，volunteers were presented with a moral dilemma known as the "trolley problem"：imagine that a runaway trolley is moving quickly toward a group of five people standing on the tracks，unable to move．You are next to a switch that can move the trolley to a different set of tracks，therefore sparing the five people，but resulting in the death of one who is standing on the side tracks．Do you pull the switch？Most people agree that they would．But what if the only way to stop the trolley is by pushing a large stranger off a footbridge into its path？People tend to be very hesitant to say they would do this，even though in both situations，one person is sacrificed to save five．But Costa and his colleagues found that presenting the dilemma in a language that volunteers had learned as a foreign tongue dramatically increased their stated willingness to push the sacrificial person off the footbridge，from fewer than 20% of respondents working in their native language to about 50% of those using the foreign one．Why does it matter whether we judge morality in our native language or a foreign one？According to one explanation，such judgments involve two separate and competing ways of thinking-one of these，a quick，natural "feeling，" and the other，careful deliberation about the greatest good for the greatest number．When we use a foreign language，we unconsciously sink into the more careful way simply because the effort of operating in our non-native language signals our cognitive （认知的）system to prepare for difficult activity．An alternative explanation is that differences arise between native and foreign tongues because our childhood languages are filled with greater emotions than are those learned in more academic settings．As a result，moral judgments made in a foreign language are less filled with the emotional reactions that surface when we use a language learned in childhood．There's strong evidence that memory connects a language with the experiences and interactions through which that language was learned．For example，people who are bilingual （双语的）are more likely to recall an experience if reminded in the language in which that event occurred．Our childhood languages，learned in the middle of passionate emotion，become filled with deep feeling．By comparison，languages acquired late in life，especially if theyare learned through limited interactions in the classroom or dully delivered over computer screens and headphones，enter our minds lacking the emotionality that is present for their native speakers．8.What does "this question" in Paragraph 2 refer to？A. What contributes to one's language improvements？______B. Is it necessary to learn more than one foreign language？C. Does the language one uses influence one's moral judgments？D. How do people deal with moral dilemmas in a foreign language？9.When the "trolley problem" was presented in a foreign language，volunteers were morelikely to ______ ．A. care less about the five peopleB. pull the switch to the side tracksC. remain hesitant about what to doD. sacrifice the stranger on the footbridge10.The underlined word in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______ ．A. considerationB. guidanceC. selectionD. arrangement11.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs？______A. Bilingual people are less emotional than others．B. Native language learning involves greater emotions．C. Childhood memories limit foreign language learning．D. Academic settings promote foreign language learning．DWe talk continuously about how to make children more "resilient （有恢复力的）"，but whatever we're doing，it's not working．Rates of anxiety disorders and depression are rising rapidly among teenagers．What are we doing wrong？Nassim Taleb invented the word "antifragile" and used it to describe a small but very important class of systems that gain from shocks，challenges，and disorder．The immune （免疫的）system is one of them：it requires exposure to certain kinds of bacteria and potential allergens （过敏原）in childhood in order to develop to its full ability．Children's social and emotional abilities are as antifragile as their immune systems．If we overprotect kids and keep them "safe" from unpleasant social situations and negative emotions，we deprive （剥夺）them of the challenges and opportunities for skill-building they need to grow strong．Such children are likely to suffer more when exposed later to other unpleasant but ordinary life events，such as teasing and social rejection．It's not the kids' fault．In the UK，as in the US，parents became much more fearful in the 1980s and 1990s as cable TV and later the Internet exposed everyone，more and more，to those rare occurrences of crimes and accidents that now occur less and less．Outdoor play and independent mobility went down；screen time and adult-monitored activities went up．Yet free play in which kids work out their own rules of engagement，take small risks，and learn to master small dangers turns out to be vital for the development of adult social and even physical competence．Depriving them of free play prevents their social-emotional growth．Norwegian play researchers Ellen Sandseter and Leif Kennair warned："We may observe an increased anxiety or mental disorders in society if children are forbidden from participating in age adequate risky play．"They wrote those words in 2011．Over the following few years，their prediction came true．Kids born after 1994 are suffering from much higher rates of anxiety disorders and depression than did the previous generation．Besides，there is also a rise in the rate at whichteenage girls are admitted to hospital for deliberately harming themselves．What can we do to change these trends？How can we raise kids strong enough to handle the ordinary and extraordinary challenges of life？We can't guarantee that giving primary school children more independence today will bring down the rate of teenage suicide tomorrow．The links between childhood overprotection and teenage mental illness are suggestive but not clear-cut．Yet there are good reasons to suspect that by depriving our naturally antifragile kids of the wide range of experiences they need to become strong，we are systematically preventing their growth．We should let go-and let them grow．12.Why does the author mention the immune system in Paragraph 2？______A. To stress its importance．B. To analyze the cause of anxiety．C. To question the latest discovery．D. To help understand a new word．13.Parents overprotect children because ______ ．A. they are concerned about their children's safetyB. they want to keep children from being teasedC. parent-monitored activities are a mustD. children are not independent enough14.According to the author，free play can ______ ．A. promote children's resilienceB. strengthen children's friendshipC. reduce children's risky behaviorD. develop children's leadership skills15.Which of the following does the author probably agree with？______A. Stop trying to perfect your child．B. It takes great courage to raise children．C. Prepare the child for the road，not the road for the child．D. While we try to teach our children all about life，our children teach us what life is allabout．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Today's students are surrounded by information．The ability to figure out exactly why authors write-and not accept every opinion as fact-is a key skill．(1) The following strategies teach them how to figure out why authors really write．Start with why．"Why did the author write this piece？" is the key question asked to identify author's purpose．To help students expand their understanding of "why，" post various types of nonfiction （an advertisement，opinion article，news article，etc．）around your classroom and have students quickly identify a purpose for each．(2)Talk about structure．Authors use different structures for different purposes．For example，one author may use time order to explain an event，while another author uses compare and contrast to put that event into context．(3) Often when authors write，they're trying to get readers to feel a certain way．Perhaps the author of an article about whale conservation wants readers to feel sad about the difficult situation of whales．Or the author of a letter may want to make the recipient feel better about a situation．After students read a text，stop and ask：How do you feel？And how did the author get you to feel this way？Connect it to students' own writing．It doesn't have to be said that writing and reading go hand in hand．(4) When students are asked to write about a topic that they think everyone should know about，to explain a procedure or to share a personal memory，they'll become moreconscious of how authors approach writing．Observe how purpose changes within a text．Author's purpose is often studied through the text as a whole，but authors have different reasons for writing within texts as well．(5) Then，they may launch into a list of facts that make the reader feel discouraged about the situation．And finally，they may conclude with an appeal．Take a short article and break it apart，identifying the different purposes so that students see how author's purpose changes as they read．A．Get to the heart．B．Identify the topic．C．The readers may get more advanced in their work with informational text．D．For example，an author may include a funny anecdote （轶事）to draw the reader in．E．In particular，they'll need to figure out author's purpose and draw their own conclusions．F．Expand students' awareness of why people write by having them write for different purposes．G．Or keep a running Author's Purpose board with a list of the various reasons that authors write．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）We first met Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage．Someone had been (21) our garbage cans to the garage each garbage day，and Jim and I had wondered (22)．Then one day we (23) him：an elderly man who lived across the street．I baked cookies and left them on a chair outside the garage (24) a thank-you note．When we got home from work that day，a typed letter had replaced the (25)．The letter was from Tom and explained how he had come to (26) the neighborhood on garbage day，returning cans for people he (27) knew．Back when he'd been fighting a war I wasn't alive to see，his young wife，Gee，had found herself living alone．Neighbors had taken the time to (28) her garbage cans so (29) didn't have to，and he (30) forgot．Now he paid it forward by doing the same for all of us．A few years after we'd moved in，Tom died．We photocopied that letter and (31) it to one of our own for Gee．We told her how (32) Tom had been to us，how sad we felt sorry for her，how thankful we were to have (33) him．She wrote back and told us she still talked to Tom every day．These days，we're planning a (34)．The house that seemed so huge six years ago is filled with furniture and books and toys and，of course，people．We know it's time to go，and (35) we can't seem to stick the For Sale sign up on the lawn．Gaining a third bedroom sometimes seems like an awful trade for all we stand to (36)．It's not just Gee．It's the man who lets our kids pick peaches off the tree in his front yard．It's the ladies who (37) Jim when their pool filter （过滤器）breaks and leave overflowing baskets for our kids on Easter．It's the police officer living directly across from us，who smiles andwaves and makes me feel a little (38) when Jim is away．The moving boxes are still neatly packed in our basement，but Jim and I agree to (39) until January．Maybe before leaving I'll talk to Tom，just as Gee still does．Thank you，I'll say，for teaching us what it means to be a (40)．21. A. lifting B. returning C. delivering D. fixing22. A. who B. what C. how D. why23. A. visited B. caught C. spotted D. followed24. A. in B. for C. to D. with25. A. gift B. chair C. garbage D. cake26. A. protect B. search C. walk D. greet27. A. only B. barely C. nearly D. surely28. A. handle B. change C. recycle D. open29. A. they B. we C. he D. she30. A. never B. always C. sometimes D. seldom31. A. wrapped B. connected C. attached D. exposed32. A. special B. hopeful C. powerful D. lucky33. A. contacted B. remembered C. known D. understood34. A. party B. trip C. meeting D. move35. A. also B. yet C. then D. therefore36. A. win B. lose C. fail D. save37. A. help B. treat C. charge D. call38. A. stronger B. happier C. safer D. firmer39. A. plan B. wait C. prepare D. talk40. A. husband B. friend C. couple D. neighbor四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A I often help my mom cook and baked chicken is my favorite thing to make．One day，when mom was sick，I tried to make the chicken all by myself．I washed the chicken and put it in a pan in the oven (1) （bake）．When the bell rang to tell me the chicken was done，I opened the oven door．Guess what？The chicken was not cooked! I started to laugh．I forgot to turn (2) the oven! Did you know what I did next？I (3) （order）pizza．Mom was happy I "cooked" by myself and we could eat the pizza together．B Chocolate was first used as a drink over 3，500 years ago in Central America．It wasvery popular with the Mayans and the Aztecs．In fact，cocoa beans were very important to people there．That was (4) they were used as money．In the beginning，cocoa (5) （plant）in Ecuador，which was，for a long time，the world's number-one producer of cocoa beans．It is still one of the top (6) （producer）of the beans，but nowadays more than 70 per cent of cocoa beans come from West Africa．C Wallace's giant bee is the world's (7) （large）bee，with a body the size of a humanthumb and wings that can spread to about 2.5 inches．That may sound (8) （frighten），but the bee isn't likely to hurt anyone．It uses its large jaws （嘴）to collect a sticky goo，called resin，from trees．The bee (9) （make）its home in termite mounds （白蚁丘）found on trees，using the resin to protect its nest from the termites．Until recently，the bee had been seen by scientists only (10) （two），once in 1868 and again in 1981．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）42.你的英国朋友Jim对你们学校的学生社会实践活动非常感兴趣．他来信希望你介绍这方面的有关情况．请你给他回信，内容包括：1．学校有哪些社会实践活动；2．你最喜欢哪一类活动；3．喜欢的原因．注意： 1．词数不少于50；2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数．提示词：社会实践活动 extracurricular activityDear Jim，Yours，Li Hua43.假设你是红星中学高三年级学生李华．请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记录上周你制作以 "我眼中的改革开放40年"为主题的小报的全过程．注意：词数不少于60．提示词：改革开放四十年 40 years of China's reform and opening-up改革开放四十周年展览exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up答案和解析1.【答案】略【解析】BCD4.【答案】略【解析】BBDC8.【答案】略【解析】CDAB12.【答案】略【解析】DAAC16.【答案】略【解析】=46．E 47．G 48．A 49．F 50．D21.【答案】略【解析】第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．（5分），共30分）=11．B12．A13．C14．D 15．A=16．C17．B 18．A19．D20．A=21．C22．A 23．C 24．D 25．B=26．B27．D28．C29．B30．D41.【答案】略【解析】=1．to bake2．on3．ordered 4．why 5．was planted =6．producers 7．largest8．frightening 9．makes 10．twice42.【答案】第三部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节（15分）One possible version：Dear Jim，I'm happy to hear that you're interested in the extracurricular activities organized by our scho ol． Now， I'd like to give you more details．A variety of activities have been organized， such as visiting Capital Museum， taking a fiel d trip to Qufu， Shandong， home of Confucius， planting trees in Mangshan Park and lear ning to bake a cake in a pastry shop， just to name a few．The activities mentioned above are quite popular with students． My favorite kind of activity is field trips． I went to Qufu in Senior One and Hangzhou in Senior Two． Both trips deepl y impressed me． The reasons why I like field trips are as follows． First， field trips offer me a good chance to broaden my horizons． As the Chinese saying goes： "It is better to tra vel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books．" Not only can I learn from locals an d my own experiences， but also I can see with my own eyes our beautiful country and splen did culture． Second， field trips improve my research skills． Before we take field trips，we are always asked to prepare by searching online or in the library for useful information．Third， field trips help strengthen friendships． Since many of the field trips last several days， it is a good opportunity to bond with classmates better outside the classroom．I really hope that you can go on a field trip with us in the future．YoursLi Hua【解析】略43.【答案】第二节（20分）One possible version：Last week I participated in a school activity about making a poster entitled "40 years of China 's reform and opening-up in my eyes"．On Friday evening， I was wondering what topic to choose for my poster． Many ideas pop ped into my head like "transportation"， "environment"， but I finally decided on "great cha nges in my home"． Immediately I turned to my parents for help． Hearing that， they took out some photo albums and began their talk． Mom told me about what our home looked like twenty years ago while dad showed me some photos taken at that time． It was the first time I had seen an old-fashioned electric fan and tape recorder． Seeing my curious expression，my parents suggested a visit the next day to the exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversa ry of China's reform and opening-up．At the exhibition， we were amazed by the brilliant achievements made in the past four deca des． In the daily life area， what attracted me most was the evolution of electric appliances ， especially TV sets， from the clumsy small ones to the modern high-tech ones． Dad poi nted at one TV， saying his family had a similar one when he was a kid． Considering these TVs could be used on my poster， I took some photos． With all the material collected， I g ot down to my poster， on which I wrote about the great changes in my home and also includ ed some pictures．My home is just one example． I am sure lots of Chinese families resemble mine， benefitin g from China's reform and opening-up． How proud I feel about the great changes!【解析】略。
北京市西城区2020届高三第一次统一测试英语试题2020.4第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节语法填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，共15 分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1 个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe International Day of Families, which was started by the United Nations in 1993, 1 (hold) on May 15 every year. The day celebrates the 2 (important) of families. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues 3 are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international 4 (level).BFor thousands of years, people have been trying to predict the weather. In China during the Shang Dynasty, people 5 (record) weather forecasts on animal bones and tortoise shells. Centuries later, 6 Greece, the philosopher, Aristotle wrote his theories about how weather conditions formed. Weather forecasting advanced over time, with more and more instruments used to measure temperature, humidity and air pressure. Today, satellite data and computer technology help scientists predict the weather more 7 (precise).CLast year, China started testing 5G mobile networks in several cities. The Hongkou District of Shanghai was the first to operate a 5G network. To test the network, Wu Qing, vice mayor of Shanghai, made a phone call 8 (use) a Huawei MateX, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone. According to The Telegraph, “5G is the innovation that 9 (shape) all our lives for year s to come.” It is 10 (fast) and more stable than 4G, the previous generation of cellular ( 蜂窝状的) network technology.第二节完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5 分，共30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020届北京市第一中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.4. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.5. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.6. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelCMore than 10,000 people were made homeless in Ternang when the Sungai Mas overflowed its banks yesterday after six days of continuous heavy rain.The wooden bridge across the river has been washed away. The town is cut off by flood waters. At the fifth mile, Jalan Tengkn, the water is two meters deep. It is closed to all traffic. Flooding first happened at mid-afternoon yesterday along the river banks. People trying to get to higher ground were just in time to escape the destroying of the flood. Most of the flood victims(受害者) had to leave all their things behind.The National Flood Relief(救济) Center was reported to give its help and by early evening the whole town was moved out, helped by the army, police, Red Cross Society and volunteers(志愿者).The flood victims are now housed in different simple relief centers in the nearby town of Ternang. “Everything possible is being done to help the unlucky people,” a government spokesman said, “In fact, money, food and clothing have begun to come in from public organizations and helpful people. A Disaster Relief Fund(救灾基金会) will be started as soon as possible.”According to the latest reports it is still raining heavily at Ternang. The whole town is expected to be wholly covered by the water. So far no deaths have been reported.8. This passage is probably taken from______.A. a storybookB. a textbookC. a magazineD. a newspaper9. It seems that the flood happened just because ______.A. the banks were too lowB. the wooden bridge is solid (坚固)C. the river was too narrowD. they had had wet days for some time10.From the passage we know that ______.A. though the town was flooded, you could still go there by busB. as soon as the water flowed over the banks, people began to go to higher landsC. the government and the whole society are taking great care of the flood victimsD. the flood hasn't brought a large loss to the town as nobody died in the flood11. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Big FloodB. Ternang Is destroyedC. Over 10,000 People Are HomelessD. Rescue Team ArrivedDWhen my friend suggested going to the op shop (二手商店)，instantly I thought “I hope no one I know sees me”. It was the same when my cousin commented on my new furniture and Japanese, fine-bone-china bowls and asked where I got them. They were from the local op shop but instead I said “from the antique shop”.Many people in my Greek-Cypriot community would look down on me if I said I shopped at the op shop. They may pity me, consider me poor, a failure. Immigrants sacrificed their families and homes for a better life. Buying a house and having enough money to live comfortably, to educate your children and see them also live comfortably, are a big part of the immigrant dream, But has this dream made us materialistic at the cost of our own planet?Our love for purchasing the latest trendy clothes or furniture, then donating them when we are tired of them has become normal. I was once like this. But after watching the documentaryThe True CostI learned donated clothes that don’t get sold are sent to developing nations, many of them ending up in landfills (垃圾填埋地). In addition, your new dress requires electricity and materials to make. But if you buy a second-hand dress, that’s one less dress in a landfill and one less new dress to be made.A friend introduced me to op shopping only a few years ago. My firstitem was a dress she gifted me. It was lovely and I loved it. Nobody could tell it was second-hand. This opened me up to purchasing more second-hand high quality branded clothes. Once I visited a friend and was impressed by how she decorated her apartment. “It’s all second-hand,” she said. I couldn’t believe it. The truth is a lot of things sold at the op shop are in new or almost new condition. That’s when I made the decision to only buy second-hand things.Selling second-hand things isn’t anything new butwhat the planet needs is more buyers. There is so much excess (过量) production in the world. So stop feeling ashamed, and let’s get shopping.12. What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 1?A. Pride.B. Embarrassment.C. Delight.D. Sympathy.13. Whatare many people in the author’s community like?A. They are probably materialistic.B. They care about the environment.C. They think highly of op shopping.D. They look down upon immigrants.14. What was the author encouraged to do after visiting her friend’s apartment?A. Watch the documentaryThe True Cost.B. Donate more to local charities.C. Avoid shopping too much.D. Stop buying new things.15. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To entertain.B. To advertise.C. To persuade.D. To describe.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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AWith our graduation day around the corner, I was busy preparing presents for my friends. As usual, I walked into the classroom, only1 (find) a big box standing there. Approaching, I saw my name2 (write) on it. I was quite shocked when the box3 (open) and I saw “myself”, a vivid statue, sitting inside smilingup at me. I was at a complete loss for words. It was the most unique, unconventional present in my life.BAnalysi s finds Earth’s magnetic(有磁性的) field was in place byat least 3.7 billion years ago, as early life arose.Scientists think that having a magnetic field 4 (make)Earth more friendly to life. The field, 5 is generatedby liquid iron moving about in the planet’s core, protects Earth6 energetic particles(粒子) flowing from the Sun. Ithelps the planet hold on to its atmosphere and maintain liquidwater on its surface.CDo you have a mentor(导师) helping you make decisions in your life? If you do, then you are a very lucky person. 7 if not, then read the book Tuesdays with Morrie.It tells the true story of the author, Mitch Albom, and his dying former professor, Morrie Schwartz. 8 you read this book, you will learn some very meaningful lessons from a professor dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. When Mitch visits Morrie every Tuesday, the 78-year-old professor shares words of 9 (wise) about love, life, communication, values, and openness with his former student. As a beautiful tale 10 (deliver) many powerful lessons about life, this book should be high on everyone’s reading list.第二节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Perfect Sleep Chair is designed to be the most comfortable recliner chair．Whether you are sitting upright，relaxing in your favorite TV viewing position，or lying completely flat for sleeping，it's like being on a cloud．A cloud that has built-in heat and massage settings to match your own personal comfort level．It even has a battery backup in case of a power cut．With Perfect Sleep Chair，there's a perfect position for everybody，even those that prefer to lie flat but want the additional support that most mattresses（垫子）don't provide．At the touch of a button，the Perfect Sleep Chair gently lifts you to an almost standing position so you can get back on your feet with ease．Some owners use this feature daily，while others use it when recovering from an illness．Time and time again，our customers tell us they are tired of having to replace their recliners due to quality issues．We hear you! That is why the Perfect Sleep Chair is handmade in the USA using quality hardwoods and only the highest quality upholster（垫衬物）．Each chair is carefully crafted by workers and not just a bunch of robots．Every chair structure is guaranteed for life and the electronic components are generously warranted for three years．Simply put，it's the highest quality chair on the market-but it doesn't end there…When you purchase the Perfect Sleep Chair，you'll get your choice of cloth and colors!You'll also receive White Glove Delivery．Professionals will carry the chair to the exact spot in your home where you want it，unpack it，inspect it，test it，position it，and even take the packaging away!To ensure that your product and purchase process is of the highest quality，our customer service team is here to answer any question，five days a week，from 9 a．m．to 8 p．m．Please call us at 800-958-8324．1.According to the advertisement，Perfect Sleep Chair ______ ．（事实信息）A. helps detect illnessesB. supports various body positionsC. comes with an additional mattressD. adjusts its temperature accordingly2.What is the key feature of Perfect Sleep Chair introduced in Paragraph 3？（推理判断）______A. It is safe．B. It is lasting．C. It is portable．D. It is comfortable．3.What service can customers receive？______A. Home delivery．B. Free replacement．C. A 24-hour hotline．D. A money-back guarantee．BIn the short time Steve and Zach had been inside their tent packing their tools，wind-blown flame had skipped from the top of one tree to another．The long dry summer had turned the forest into a tinderbox．"Let's go! We can make it back to the river we crossed today!" Steve kept Brady on the lead and their heads down against the fire-wind．But Brady barked a sharp warning．Ahead of them lay a thick curtain of smoke across the track．They would never make it through that．The dog was pulling at his lead trying to draw them away from the smoke，and yet Steve was uneasy．It seemed to him that they were moving away from the river．Suddenly，Zach cried．"Zach!" Steve shouted．"Are you OK？Where are you？" Then Brady pulled Steve down a sharp slope（坡）．At its base，Zach was rubbing his ankle．As Steve helped his friend to his feet，Brady lifted his head and snuffed（嗅）thesmoke-laden wind．Next moment，the dog bounded away and disappeared．The boys shouted for him，but he didn't come back．Steve couldn't blame Brady for panicking．He himself wanted to run even though he didn't have a clue which way．Steve and Zach hadn't gone far when there was a familiar bark，and Brady came bounding，stopped directly in front of Steve and hit him with his head，pushing him back toward the slope they'd just climbed．But Steve didn't get it．Then Brady grabbed the boy's jeans and started pulling．The message was clear，but Steve hesitated．Of course he remembered Brady saving his uncle's life when the dog was much younger．Was he still sharp enough to get them through this？Nearby，a pine went up in a whoosh of smoke．Brady pulled again，urgently．"OK，big guy，" Steve gritted（咬紧牙关）．Brady led them back down the slope and into the trees．Not far from them fire was touching underbrush．Several times the big dog stopped．Often he changed directions．Steve was so tired that he just wanted to rest，but Brady wouldn't have it．The dog bullied both boys to go on．How long they'd walked Steve had no idea．He was almost numb when he heard it-the wonderful sound of rushing water!4.What happened to Steve and Zach at first？______A. They got injured．B. They lost their dog．C. They were trapped．D. They became separated．5.Brady ran away to ______ ．A. seek helpB. find a way outC. rescue ZachD. escape for life6.How did Steve feel after Brady pulled his jeans？______A. Uneasy．B. Impatient．C. Numb．D. Uncertain．7.The passage basically describes ______ ．A. an adventureB. an explorationC. an escape gameD. a training programCMost groups of plants and animals are richer in species and more plentiful near the equator．In the ocean，that holds true for cold-blooded predators（掠食者）．But warm-blooded predators are more diverse toward the poles and noticeably missing from several warm hot spots．Why？John Grady，an ecologist，and his team considered the possibility-warm-blooded animals need a lot to fuel their metabolism（新陈代谢）．Perhaps colder waters are just richer in small fish？But they found that at higher，colder places，there isn't actually much more food around．It's more that warm-blooded animals are eating a much bigger share of it than their cold-blooded competitors．The real explanation is simple．An animal's speed，swiftness，and intelligence depend on its metabolism，which in turn depends on its temperature．Since birds and mammals can keep heating their bodies in icy conditions，they remain fast and attentive．By contrast，the fish they hunt become slower and duller．At some tipping point of temperature，seals，dolphins，and penguins start outswimming their prey（猎物）．They become more likely to come upon targets and outpace the cold-blooded predators of their own．In Grady's words，"Warm-bodied predators are favoured where preys are slow，stupid and cold．" That's why sharks and other predatory fish dominate near the equator，but colder waters are the kingdom of whales and seals．By keeping food to themselves in the poles，these creatures can then specialize on specific types of prey，which makes them more likely to split into separate species．The killer whales of the North Pacific，for example，include mammal-eating transients and fish-eating，year-round residents．But the world is changing．It's likely that the surface of the oceans will warm by 2 to 3℃within this century．Grady's team estimates that every time the ocean's surface warms by 1℃，populations of sea mammals will fall by 12%，and populations of seals and sea lions will fall by 24%．But "predictions are hard，" Donna Hauser from the University of Alaska Fairbanks notes．"Polar bears are losers of a warming world，but some populations are still doing well．Some groups of whales have changed the timing of their migrations；others are hunting in deeper，colder waters．These changes might make sea mammals more adaptable to changing climates ．Maybe they just need to find the places where fish remain slow，stupid and cold．"8.Why are there more types of warm-blooded predators near the poles？______A. Because there is more food．B. Because there are fewer enemies．C. Because they are faster and wiser．D. Because they consume less energy．9.The author mentions the killer whales to show ______ ．A. the benefit of biological evolutionB. food preference of different sea mammalsC. the distinction of specific types of predatorsD. the advantage of constant body temperature10.What is Donna Hauser's attitude towards the future of the sea mammals？______A. Positive．B. Negative．C. Neutral．D. Sceptical．11.Which is the best title for the passage？______A. Are the Poles Heaven for Sea Predators？B. How Do Sea Mammals Track Their Prey？C. Why Do the Warm-Blooded Like Food Cold？D. Is the World Too Hot for the Warm-Blooded？DLast fall，I happened to overhear a student telling the others he had decided not to sign up for an introductory philosophy course．The demands of his major，he said seriously，meant he needed to take "practical" courses，and "enlightenment" would simply have to wait．For now，employability was the most important．The students' conversation fits into a larger alarming narrative about the role of the humanities in higher education．In a time of dizzying technological achievement and of rapid scientific innovation，sceptics of the humanities may question the usefulness of studying Aristotle，the Italian Renaissance or Chinese fiction．Actually，I regret not interrupting that student to argue for taking that introductory philosophy course．I would have started by reminding him that，for much of America's history，college graduates were not considered truly educated unless they had mastered philosophy，literature，political theory and history．The key role of higher education was to invite students into the conversations about matters like what it means to be alive and the definition of justice．Fostering engagement with these subjects is still an essential part of the university's function in society．I would have also mentioned to the student that he was misinformed about the job market．It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills，but they also look for other capabilities．As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence，machine learning and automation，the unique human qualities of creativity，imagination and moral reasoning will be the ultimate coin of the realm．All these skills are developed in humanities courses．Further，I would have argued that while a degree anchored in the sciences is an important precondition for many jobs，it is not the only route．Look no further than the founders of companies such as LinkedIn，Slack and Flickr，who are among the many tech businesspersons with degrees in the humanities，and who credit that training for their success．Contrary to the widely held belief that humanities majors have a hard time getting jobs，recent studies show that those with humanities degrees are successful in the workplace，experiencing low rates of unemployment and reporting high levels of job satisfaction．The ratio between average median（中位数）incomes for humanities degree holders and those with business，engineering，and health and medical sciences degrees has been shown to narrow over the course of a career．The case for the humanities can also be understood in less transactional terms and more as a foundational preparation for a life well lived．A humanities education plays a vital role in encouraging citizens to lead an examined life．It fosters critical thinking，self-reflection，empathy and tolerance，the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life's challenges．By all means，students should take courses they think practical and follow their interests，but if they also make a point of studying the literature of the Renaissance，or researching into modern poetry，or even taking introductory philosophy，we will all benefit．12.What do the students' conversation show？______A. Students feel employment difficult．B. Students think philosophy less important．C. Students find scientific innovation amazing．D. Students consider university courses unsatisfying．13.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 probably mean？______A. Highly valued．B. Equally applied．C. Strictly assessed．D. Greatly improved．14.The author may agree that humanities ______ ．A. discover students' artistic abilityB. prepare students for graduationC. raise awareness of social statusD. provide great insights into life15.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage？______A.B.C.D. I：Introduction P：Point Sp：Sub-point（次要点）C：Conclusion二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Are You a Prisoner of Perfection？Do you struggle for a goal that is beyond your reach？(1) Are you setting yourself up for failure and shame when you can't achieve the unachievable ？Understanding what drives perfectionism is the first step toward releasing this self-created anchor that keeps us stuck．Shame and fear are often the hidden drivers of perfectionism．We believe that if we can fashion a perfectly polished personality，flash our intelligence，and perfect our humour，then no one can hurt us with criticism and we'll win respect and approval．(2) Politicians who display a desperate need to be right and refuse to acknowledge mistakes or uncertainty are often driven by a secret shame．They fear that showing vulnerability（弱点）will expose them to the accusation that they're weak．They stick to a desire to be right，perfect，and polished，even when it's obvious that the emperor has no clothes．Perfectionism keeps us leaning toward the future．We're constantly evaluating ourselves in order to do better．(3) However，if we can't relax and enjoy lighter moments，then we become prisoners of our perfectionism．We get painfully self-conscious and take ourselves too seriously．Sadly，we deprive（剥夺）ourselves of the simple pleasure of enjoying the moment and being ourselves．(4) We realize that failing at any enterprise doesn't mean that we are a failure．Without failures，we'll never learn from our mistakes；we'll never move forward in our lives．Those who succeed have made countless mistakes．The important thing is to learn from our error，forgive ourselves and move on．Being human，perfection is impossible．(5) Releasing ourselves from the desire to protect our image，we're freed to sail gracefully through our successes and failures-and enjoy our precious life．A．Do you hold an idealized vision that is impossible to realize？B．A cure to perfectionism is to make room for our human shortcomings．C．Do you fear that others will be horrified by what you judge about yourself？D．The addiction to staying perfect protects us from any sign of being imperfect．E．There's nothing wrong with wanting to do our best and self-correcting along the way．F．People who are addicted to perfection are often isolated，even if they seem outgoing and popular．G．By accepting ourselves as we are and doing our best，we begin to rid the shame that drives perfectionism．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）During my second year in high school，I got sick and missed a few days．When I(21)，I was greeted with two essays due，three days of math and history homework，plus several tests．(22)I went home from school that day exhausted，I had to stay up really late to finish them all．The next day at school，I got a rude awakening：I'd totally forgotten to prepare forthe(23)on Romeo and Juliet，which I'd take(24)my lunch hour! Worse still，I had (25)the in-class discussion and all the notes．When lunch came，I went to the English room to face my certain doom（厄运）．All I could do was try to (26)on the questions I didn't know．As it turned out，I didn't know the majority of the questions．I was just about to give(27) when my pencil accidentally fell and broke．Standing by the blackboard sharpening my pencil，I(28)down and there in full view lay the answer sheet for the test! What good fortune!I can kiss good-bye to all my (29)of failing the test! My heart started beating，and my brain(30)，Yes! Read over the answers-quickly! This was quickly followed by another voice，No! You'll get caught! My mind turning back and forth，Yes! No! Yes! No! …This went on for ten of the(31)seconds in my entire life．Finally，I decided to finish the test on my own，without (32)! I was satisfied with my decision but pretty(33)I had failed the test．The next day when I walked into the English room，my great joy of having been an(34) soul changed into a wave of doom as I saw my test paper lying face down on my desk．I knew what awaited me．I stared at it a few seconds before I got up the(35)to turn it over．You can only imagine my (36)when I learned that I had passed the test! I have never in my whole life been so happy to see my(37)，a C-．My mom says the victories that (38)the most courage are won within．Now I know (39)what she means．Now not only can my conscience（良心）rest easy，but I don't have to worry about getting caught and meeting a sad(40) like Romeo and Juliet．21. A. arrived B. returned C. appeared D. finished22. A. If B. Because C. Until D. Although23. A. lecture B. essay C. play D. test24. A. by B. upon C. over D. toward25. A. missed B. carried C. lost D. dropped26. A. depend B. agree C. guess D. improve27. A. in B. off C. out D. away28. A. wrote B. settled C. calmed D. looked29. A. boredom B. worries C. loneliness D. tiredness30. A. whispered B. warned C. persuaded D. chanted31. A. coldest B. saddest C. longest D. fastest32. A. suffering B. checking C. cheating D. thinking33. A. certain B. regretful C. annoyed D. relieved34. A. open B. honest C. optimistic D. energetic35. A. wisdom B. encouragement C. intention D. nerve36. A. anxiety B. shock C. fear D. appreciation37. A. paper B. credit C. rate D. grade38. A. take B. put C. find D. gain39. A. gradually B. exactly C. willingly D. seemingly40. A. film B. fact C. ending D. love四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A Tons of waste is being left on Mount Qomolangma by a（1）______（grow）number of visitors， which bothers many people． A team will deal with the task（2）______ the climbing season ends this May， by which time there will be fewer visitors． Garbage（3）______（collect）on Qomolangma requires two to three years of training， according to Cering Dandar，a mountaineer and guide．B Food is one of the most basic and important daily needs．It gives us the strength and energy we need （4）______（work） and play．Food also plays a role in our social interactions． Whether we （5）______（celebrate ） important occasions or just relaxing with friends，eating is an important social pastime． It is also an important part of our culture．（6）______a particular people like to eat can tell us a lot （7）______ a country's geography， history and traditions．C Going to museums has become a trendy thing to do during the holidays in China．A popular choice this Spring Festival was the Palace Museum，（8）______ a special exhibition was staged to provide a virtual royal experience for visitors ． The entire museum（9）______（decorate）with newly-restored ancient royal lanterns and spring couplets，including a set of the Chinese character "Fu" （10）______（write）by five Qing Dynasty emperors．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）42.假设你是红星中学学生李华．你的英国笔友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他想了解北京近几年发生了怎样的变化．请给他回复邮件，内容包括：1．变化；2．原因；3．感受．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 Hua43.假设你是红星中学学生李华．你和同学在寒假期间去医院参加了志愿者活动，请按照以下四幅图的先后顺序，给校刊英语角写一篇英文稿件，介绍此次经历．注意：词数不少于60．提示词：自助挂号机 self-service registration machine答案和解析1.【答案】略【解析】B32．B33．A4.【答案】略【解析】D35．B 36．D 37．A8.【答案】略【解析】C39．D 40．A 41．C12.【答案】略【解析】B 43．A 44．D 45．D16.【答案】略【解析】A 47．D 48．E 49．B 50．G21.【答案】略【解析】B12．D13．D14．C15．A=16．C 17．A18．D19．B20．A=21．C22．C23．A24．B25．D=26．B27．D28．A29．B30．C41.【答案】略【解析】growing2． when/after 3． collection4． to work5． are celebrating=6． What7． about 8． where 9． was decorated 10． written42.【答案】Possible versionDear Jim，I'm very glad to know that you are interested in the changes in Beijing．Let me tell you some of the developments during the past few years．I have witnessed many great changes in my city．The most impressive one is the rapid development of transportation． In the past，people travelled mainly by bus． Nowadays， with more and more subway lines built，it is much faster and more convenient for people to go almost everywhere． Additionally， the spread of public bikes helps people travel any distance more easily．All these couldn't have happened without the measures taken by the government and applicat ions of new technology．I enjoy these conveniences every day and feel proud of my city．I am confident that Beijing will become more liveable in the future．Just come and have a look yourself!Yours，Li Hua【解析】略43.【答案】One possible versionLast winter vacation， my classmates and I worked as volunteers in a hospital．On our first morning， a doctor gave us a lecture， informing us of our roles as volunteers． It was the first time for me to know the daily routines in a hospital．The next morning， fully prepared， we went to different posts and started our job．Together with my classmates，I assisted some patients when they didn't know how to use the self-service registration machi ne． For senior citizens， we helped them register to save them the trouble．Besides， I showed people the way to different consulting rooms． For those elderly patients ， we accompanied them all the way until it was their appointment time．They really appreciated our help．Later I shared my picture in the hospital on WeChat Moments． In no time，I received lots of likes from my friends．Some even expressed their great interest in the voluntary work． Actually，I had the most amazing experience doing very simple things for others．【解析】略第11页，共11页。
2020北京东城高三一模英语试题本试卷共10页，共120分。
考试时长100 分钟。
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考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The goshawk, a rare bird, once close to extinction, has doubled ___1___ (it) number in a national park in the south of England. Around 100 years ago, there were thought to be no goshawks ___2___(leave), due to farmers hunting them and their woodland habitats being cut down. However, thanks to conservationists, goshawks are back. By monitoring their nesting sites over time, the teams have been able to protect them from further forestry work. As a result, their number___3___(grow) from just 20 pairs to 40 pairs in the past two years.【答案】1. its 2. left3. has grown【解析】这是一篇说明文。
主要介绍了一种曾经濒临灭绝的稀有鸟类——苍鹰，在英格兰南部的一个国家公园数量翻了一倍。
2020北京西城高三一模英语2020.4本试卷共11页，120分。
考试时长100分钟。
考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
AThe International Day of Families,which was started by the United Nations in1993,1(hold)on May15every year.The day celebrates the2(important)of families.It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issues3are related to families.With a different theme each year,the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local,national and international4(level).BFor thousands of years,people have been trying to predict the weather.In China during the Shang Dynasty,people5(record)weather forecasts on animal bones and tortoise shells.Centuries later, 6Greece,the philosopher,Aristotle wrote his theories about how weather conditions formed.Weather forecasting advanced over time,with more and more instruments used to measure temperature,humidity and air pressure.Today,satellite data and computer technology help scientists predict the weather more7(precise).CLast year,China started testing5G mobile networks in several cities.The Hongkou District of Shanghai was the first to operate a5G network.To test the network,Wu Qing,vice mayor of Shanghai,made a phone call8(use) a Huawei MateX,Huawei’s first5G smartphone.According to The Telegraph,“5G is the innovation that9 (shape)all our lives for years to come.”It is10(fast)and more stable than4G,the previous generation of cellular(蜂窝状的)network technology.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
北京市2020年第一次高考模拟考试英语试题及答案（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）考生注意事项：1.答卷前，着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在答題卡上。
2.回蓉选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答題卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共15小题两节，满分30分)（略）第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、BC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ABookstores are a traveller's best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they oftenhost readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at world’s six greatest bookstores.Adrian Harrington—since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leather bound sets and generalantiquarian (古玩). Address: 64A Kensington Church Street Kensington, London, England, U.K.Another Country—Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language secondhand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20,000 books that you can buy orborrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and filmnights.Atlantis Books—Oía, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island ofSantorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States.Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioneddance parties.Bart’s Books—Ojai, California, U.S.A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are askedfor any books they take whenever the store is closed.to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay10 Corso Como—Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphicsand fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by CarlaThe Bookworm—A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions inthree cities—Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books onevery wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.21. Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?A. Adrian Harrington.B. Atlantis Books.C. Bart’s Books.D. 10 Como Bookshop.22. What can you do in Atlantis Books?A. Attend a festival.B. Learn photography.C. Enjoy rare books.D. Buy books anytime.23. How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?A. It is used as a library.B. It hosts all sorts of activities.C. It focuses on photography.D. It has branches in different cities.BOne night I rece ived a Facebook message from Laura a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, know you’ve always been an animal lover. I’ve just had a baby and I can’t keep my mini pig.Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I livedin a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetwon, Ontario. It’s tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong partner.When I got home with the pig, I But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura I’d take the animal.hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha —her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. It’s better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her.When I led her to the bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue.It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. Sheinsisted there was no more room in the house.I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough, the lovely pig did thesmoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther Esther’s arrival changed our lives. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured itwas our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we moved to a farm wherewe cared for abandoned animals — so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three24. Who does the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Laura.B. Steve.C. Alisha.D. Esther.25. Why did the author cook Alisha a meal?A. To please her to accept the pig.B. To make an apology to her.C. To celebrate Esther’s arrival.D. To show off his cooking skills.26. What was Alisha’s reaction the moment she saw Esther?A. She burst into tears.B. She showed interest in her.C. She quarreled with Steve.D. She was frozen for a while.27. What is the best title for the text?A. A Small Pig Making a Big DifferenceB. An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm HomeC. A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a FamilyD. A Lovely Pig Removing a Couple’s DisagreementCWho can think of the race between the tortoise and the rabbit when it comes to the greatest races? Sure,that race only took plac e in ancient Aesop’s mind, but while the great modern races can teach us a lot about commitment, perseverance (毅力) and the virtues of having a rather large engine, “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” may tell us everything about animals and even vehicles on this planet.In a study published this week, Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering, concludes thatno one should be surprised that the tortoise wins over the seemingly speedier rabbit. In fact, after analyzingthe reported speeds of land-air-and-water-based animals, Bejan concludes that the worlds well-knownspeedsters are actually among the slowest when their movements are averaged out over the course of alifetime.ases with mass The study builds on Bejan’s previous research showing that an animals speed increregardless of species. And that principle can also be extended to non-living things, like aircraft.After studying data from historical airplane models, Bajan noted the speed of each model increasedht. What about the modern jet fighter? How is that relatively smallwith its size, too. That doesn’t sound rigcraft not faster than a clumsy large transport plane?Again, Bejan harks back to the tortoise. That transport plane spends lots of time in the air, movingregularly across long distances. The fighter jet, on the other hand, may fly across the sky occasionally,but-like the rabbit-it’s often found resting on the ground.The slow and steady transport plane wins the marathon of life.than a lesson in perseverance.But like so many good stories, Aesop’s tale offers even moreAt one point, the rabbit asks the tortoise how he expects to win a race at such a slow pace.The tortoise—ever focused—doesn’t respond But it’s the rabbits own words that provide the moment to reflect on, especially in modem times.“There is plenty of time to relax,” Until there isn’t.28. Why is the story “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” mentioned?A. To warm people not to be proud.B. To introduce a unique phenomenon.C. To help put forward the author’s idea.D. To show the importance of perseverance.29. What has Bejan proved in his research?A. Airplanes improve in speed.B. Speed has nothing to do with size.C. Speed matters most in the animal worldD. Animals’ speed and mass go hand in hand.30. What lesson does the author want to teach us?A. We shouldn’t look down on othersB. We should put our time to good use.C. Staying focused during races is important.D. People should often reflect on themselves.31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Life is just like a race.B. Nearly all races are the sameC. Quickness is not all advantage in a race.D. The slow but steady are always winners.DThe long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with camerasand mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs.Angus is a major part of operations at Alexander’s indoor robot farm. about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponic system that grows plants without soil. Theplants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical lightinstead of sunlight.This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job forAngus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow.Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to completeits work. But the robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. ButAlexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at thecompany’s Google x project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Togetherthey founded Iron Ox.Iron Ox’s website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also said thegrowing method is up to 30 times more productive than growing crops on land.Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a moreconsistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona,Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly aweek old by the time they arrive in stores.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit thecompany to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.32. How does Angus work in the farm?A. It provides a continuous flow of water for the plants.B. It directs other robots to work in the farm.C. It works on collecting vegetables.D. It is in charge of transferring plants.33. What do we know about Alexander?A. He used to work on robotics at Google.B. He started a company studying robotics with Binney.C. He works on collecting crops when they are ready.D. He started Iron Ox by himself.34. What’s the advantage of Alexander’s farm?A. The vegetables from this farm sell in higher price.B. The vegetables from this farm are more nutritious.C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.D. It uses less water but produces more.35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Robot Farm, the Future of the AgricultureB. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to US CitiesC. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on RoboticsD. Hydroponic System, the New Way of Farming第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
