湖北省武汉市第二中学2019届高三英语5月仿真模拟试题(含答案)

2019-2020学年武汉市第二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AThere have been many great painters in the rich history of Chinese art. Here are four of the greatest painters from China.Li Cheng (919—967, Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty)Li Cheng contributed greatly to one of the golden ages of landscape paintings in world history. During his time, he was considered the best landscape painter ever. He is remembered especially for the winter landscapes he created and for simple compositions of tall, old evergreens set against a dry landscape. Several of his paintings are in thin ink which gives them a foggy appearance.Fan Kuan (990—1020 , Song Dynasty)Fan Kuan began his career by modeling Li Cheng's work but later created his own style, claiming that the only true teacher was nature. His finest workTravelers among Mountains and Streamsis a masterpiece of landscape painting and many future artists turned to it for inspiration.Qi Baishi (1864-1957)One of the greatest contemporary Chinese painters, Qi Baishi is known for not being influenced by Western styles like most painters of his time. He can be considered as the last great traditional painter of China. He painted almost everything from insects to landscapes. He is regarded highly in Chinese art for the freshness that he brought to the familiar types of birds and flowers, insects and grass.Wu Guanzhong (1919—2010)Widely considered as the founder of modern Chinese painting , Wu Guanzhong has painted various aspects of China, like its architecture, plants, animals, people and landscapes. Wu went on to combine Western and Chinese styles to create a unique form of modem art. In 1992, he became the first living Chinese artist whose work was exhibited at the British Museum.1.What do we know about Li Cheng?A.He loved landscape paintings.B.He copied many artists' work.C.His work gained worldwide recognition.D.He was considered as Fan Kuan's teacher.2.What is the main feature of Qi Baishi's paintings?A.They have foggy appearances.B.They lack diversity in the theme.C.They come under Western influence.D.They show advanced traditional painting skills.3.What did the four Chinese painters have in common?A.They were all modern painters.B.They all created landscape paintings.C.They were all impacted by Western art.D.They were all pioneers intraditional art history.BFor our official holidays, like the National Holiday, many people'd like to go on a visit to some places of interest. Yesterday our class had a heated discussion about whether we should travel during holidays.One man's meat is another man's poison.Some students are for it. They think visitors can enjoy a good variety of scenery. Facing glorious(壮丽的) touristattractions, travelers may well broaden their eyes. At the same time, they can keep fit by walking on foot, and taste different delicious food that they can't get in their own hometowns. What's more, travelling can make a contribution to our economy development, mainly to the local economy development. Most travelers need to buy tickets to go to their destinations, thus traffic department will earn money. Travelers also need to sleep and eat, thus local hotels and restaurants also share benefits. Paying admission(门票费) benefits local governments. As for native farmers, they can benefit from selling local specialities to many travelers. In this case, money circulation(货币流通) is speeded up.On the other hand, other students are against it. They believe it's a waste of money. Some famous places of interest are too crowded, while those smaller ones are not worth visiting. Travelling may cause traffic jams here and there. What's worse, due to travelling here and there, there exist some accidents on the road. Besides, it's known that travelling can also pollute the local environment. In order to reduce air and waste pollution, people should have a rest to the full, reading books or watching TV at home. Recently, many have been afraid of being infected with COVID-19 in particular.As far as I am concerned, travelling is a good choice to spend holidays. And the government should take somemeasures to solve the existing problems. More policemen should be on duty to deal with accidents in time. Can we make a small change to the period when people don't have to go to work in some provinces? Let's take the example of the National Holiday, if some provinces of our country spend this holiday mainly in late September, with the National Day coming to an end, rather than in earlyOctober, most famous places of interest will not become crowded. At the same time, visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely here and there. Last but not least, never should we travel when there is a pandemic(大流行病，瘟疫). It's our duty to prevent its spread.4. What does the underlined sentence “One man's meat is another man's poison” in this passage mean?A. Some persons like meat, while others don't.B. Different persons taste meals differently.C. A man mistakes meat for poison.D. Different persons have different opinions on one thing.5. How do travelers contribute to our economy development?A. They buy all kinds of tickets.B. They walk, sleep, eat and meet native farmers.C. They speed up money circulation by spending money on transport, accommodations(膳宿), specialities and admission.D. They only enjoy visiting many glorious tourist attractions.6. Which sentence of the following is not true?A. There's a need for more policemen.B Some provinces can change the date of an official holiday completely.C. Visitors must obey traffic rules and shouldn't throw rubbish freely.D. People should never travel when there is a pandemic.7. What the author's attitude to travel during holidays?A. He doesn't show his opinion.B. He doesn't agree at all.C. He supports unconditionally.D. He supports and makes some suggestions.C“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden,it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless. Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardener’s trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.8. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A. Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.9. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most favorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.10. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.11. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. BeneficialB. CreativeC. Boring.D. ToughDA young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the 1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touch with the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.12. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.C. She wanted to draw public's attention.D. She thought it fashionable and unique.13. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?A. Surprised.B. Confused.C. Favorable.D. Doubtful.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.15. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?A. Shy and lucky.B. Kind and brave.C. Clever and outstanding.D. Gifted and optimistic.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。

【全国百强校】湖北省武汉第二中学2019届高三五月全仿真模拟考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择The Visitor Oyster cardA Visitor Oyster card is the cheapest way to pay for a single adult journeyin London. It’s a plastic smartcard. You can use it on the bus, tube, tram, DLR,London Overground and most National Rail services. It’s much cheaper thanbuying individual tickets, in some cases costing 50% less than the price of a regularpaper ticket.How to get a Visitor Oyster cardYou can buy a Visitor Oyster card online. Your card will be delivered by post.The card costs £5 and you choose how much money you want to add to the card.This means you can start using the card the moment you arrive in Central London.How does the Visitor Oyster card work?The Oyster card works on a pay-as-you-go system. You start by adding money to the card. Then you travel, the cost of the fare will automatically bededucted from your Visitor Oyster card. For example, if you add £20 to thecard and make a tube journey of £2.30, you will have £17.70 left on the card.A few more points:·A child under the age of 11 travels free when accompanied by an adult.·You’ll save more money if you use the tube several times. The Visitor Oyster cardis “capped (给……定上限)” at £6.80 per day.·You’l l pay more during peak times. Peak fares apply from Monday to Friday(6:30am—9:30 am; 4:00 pm —7:00 pm), except for public holidays.·Reuse the Oyster card by adding credit at a tube station, Oyster ticket shop orVisitor Centre.·Receive a discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.1．What can we learn about the Visitor Oyster card?A．You can’t use it during public holidays.B．You can have it mailed directly to your home.C．You can get a free Oyster card if you order online.D．You can receive a 50% discount at any shop in London.2．How much money will be deducted if you take the tube four times in a day witha Visitor Oyster card?A．£2.30. B．£3.40.C．£6.80. D．£9.20.3．Where can you add credit to your Visitor Oyster card?A．On the Internet. B．At a bus station.C．At a tube station. D．In convenience stores.The ancient Romans drank 47 million gallons of wine every year: a bottle aday for every man, woman, and child in the city. Wine was consumed by both therich and the poor, drunk at every meal. Even slaves were given a weekly amount of 5 quarts each in order to preserve their strength.Though wine was always popular, the Romans did not plant their own vineyards (葡萄园) until they had taken control of the Italian peninsula in thesecond century AD．Vineyards quickly sprang up all over the Roman countryside and beyond. By the first century, wine was being imported from Gaul and Iberia(modern day France and Spain) in order to quench Rome’s endless thirst for it.Transporting wine over such vast distances was a serious challenge. Winecontainers needed to be airtight in order to prevent oxidation (氧化), strong enoughto keep from breaking, and light enough to be carried by hand. It was also important that the container be made out of a material that wouldn’t upset the wine’s flavorand be kept at a cool, stable temperature in order to prevent damage, a majorconcern for wine makers to this day. The Romans used clay and oak to solve theseproblems, creating one of the greatest and most wine-soaked cultures.The drinking habits of Ancient Rome had an enormous influence on Europeanculture. As they conquered Europe, they not only brought their laws, but also theircustoms, exporting their love of wine throughout their empire. They were the first to plant vineyards in the Rhone Valley and across France. They introduced wineto Germany and Britain, and used their knowledge of wine craft to transform andexpand Spanish vineyards. The Roman study of vineyard skills not only improvedthe wine’s quality, but also helped guarantee it s survival following the breakdownof Rome and the turmoil (动乱) of the Middle Ages.4．What does the underlined word “quench” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Limit. B．Satisfy.C．Explain. D．Experience.5．What do wine makers most care about according to the text?A．How to distinguish the quality of wine.B．How to spread the culture of wine.C．How to choose wine containers.D．How to preserve wine properly.6．What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?A．The Romans’ contribution to wine culture.B．The Romans’ rule of th e European continent.C．The Romans’ efforts in building a big empire.D．The Romans’ remarkable skills in making wine.7．What can we learn from the text?A．The Romans produced wine mainly for export.B．The Romans learnt to preserve wine from the Europeans.C．The Romans gave slaves wine to make them work harder.D．The Romans began to plant vineyards when wine first became popular.Teenagers who check social media for several hours a day are at the risk ofdeveloping ADHD (多动症), a study has concluded.The research team, from the University of Southern California, tracked 2,600teenagers aged 15 and 16. They asked them how many times they checked theirphones and other digital devices for various reasons, and then monitored them for symptoms of ADHD．After two years, those who had checked their phones the mostoften were twice as likely as those who checked the least often to show signs ofADHD．Writing in the JAMA medical journal, the scientists said, “Modern mediadevices immediately inform users when new text messages, social media postings, or videogame play invitations arrive. Exposure to such information may drawattention away from important tasks. Frequent distraction could interrupt thedevelopment of constant attention and organization skills.”They believe constant access to instant entertainment also has an impact. Researcher Professor Adam Leventhal said all previous research had focused on the link between ADHDand televisions. “What’s new is that previous studies on thistopic were done many years ago, wh en social media, mobile phones, tablets andmobile apps didn’t exist. We can say with confidence that teens who are exposedto higher levels of digital media are significantly more likely to develop ADHDsymptoms in the future,” he said.Leventhal believes the findings help fill a gap in understanding how newmobile media devices and seemingly limitless content pose a mental health risk forchildren. And the findings serve as a warning.British scientists welcomed the findings. But Professor Andy Przybylski of theOxford Internet Institute said, “The study relies on survey responses provided bythe students in question. It is not clear if teachers or parents would rate the childrensimilarly or if theself-reported measure of digital screen use is related with eitheractual behavior or higher quality survey items.”8．How did the researchers conduct the study?A．By monitoring 2,600 teenagers with ADHD．B．By tracking the participants for two years.C．By analyzing data from previous researches online.D．By controlling di fferent teens’ time spent on social media.9．What does Leventhal think of the exposure to higher levels of digital media?A．It will cause diverse ADHD symptoms.B．It will create higher ADHD risks.C．It will weaken teenagers’ confidence.D．It will have a major influence on organization skills.10．What does Professor Andy Przybylski think of the study?A．It provides a better understanding of the media.B．It should have focused on parents’ responses.C．Its findings are not reliable enough.D．It’s a breakthroug h in this field.11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．The use of digital media is on the riseB．Teens are increasingly exposed to ADHDC．Heavy use of social media may increase ADHD risksD．Teens’ exposure to modern media calls more attentionElectric cars are dirty. In fact, not only are they dirty, they might even be dirtier than their gasoline-powered cousins.People in California love to talk about “zero-emissions vehicles”, but people inCalifornia seem to be clueless about where electricity comes from. Power plants mostly use fireto make it. Aside from the new folks who have their roofs covered with solar cells, we get ourelectricity from generators (发电机). Generators are fueled by something—usually coal, oil,but also by heat generated in nuclear power plants. There are a few wind farms andgeothermal (地热)plants as well, but by far we get electricity mainly by burning something.In other words, those “zero-emissions” cars are likely coal-burning cars. It’s justbecause the coal is burned so mewhere else, it looks clean. It is not. It’s as if the CaliforniaGreens are covering their eyes—“ If I can’t see it, it’s not happening.” Gasoline is anincredibly efficient way to power a vehicle; a gallon of gas has a lot of energy in it. But whenyou take that gas (or another fuel) and first use it to make electricity, you waste a nice partof that energy, mostly in the form of wasted heat—at the generator, through the transmissionlines, etc.A gallon of gas may propel your car 25 miles. But the electricity you get from that gallonof gas won’t get you as far — so electric cars burn more fuel than gasoline-poweredones. If our electricity came mostly from nukes or geothermal, or hydro or wind or solar, thenan electric car truly would be clean. But f or political, technical, and economic reasons, wedon’t use much of those energy sources.In addition, electric cars’ batteries which are poisonous for a long time will eventuallyend up in a landfill. And finally, when cars are the polluters, the pollution is spread acrossall the roads. When it’s a power plant, though, all the junk is in one place. Nature is verygood at cleaning up when things are too concentrated, but it takes a lot longer when all thegarbage is in one spot.12．What is the main idea of the text?A．Electric cars are far from being clean.B．Electric cars are better than gasoline-powered ones.C．People cast doubts on electric cars’ batteries.D．Gasoline is an efficient way to power a vehicle.13．The electricity we get from a gallon of gas may make our car run____.A．no less than 25 miles B．as far as 50 milesC．less than 25 miles D．as far as 25 miles14．According to the text, electric cars____.A．are more environmentally friendlyB．burn more fuel than gas-powered onesC．are very good at cleaning up when things are not too concentratedD．are poisonous for a long time and will eventually end up in a landfill15．It can be inferred from the text that____.A．being green is good and should be encouraged in communicationB．electric cars are the dominant vehicles compared with their gas-poweredcousins C．zero-emissions vehicles should be chosen to protect our environmentD．electric cars are not clean because we get electricity mainly by burning something二、七选五The world where we live is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures.16．. A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. 17．. Readingworks by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain anaccurate glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group ofpeople. For example, 18．, she will often read them stories based on a culture’ s folktale.Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety oflanguage-learning books, software, and audio programs are available at the public library orbookstores. 19．. Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language allows herto gain firsthand knowledge of a particular culture as she struggles to learn the language.20．. Whether a person wants to learn more about regions in Japan, the Middle East,Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the rightdirection. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into aparticular cultural group’s way of life.A．when a student wants to learn more about a different cultureB．when a teacher wishes to expose her students to a different cultureC．One way is to read books written by authors from a particular cultureD．Learn about different cultures by tasting food from a specific cultural groupE.Gaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both you and other peopleF.A person can choose a language to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the languageG.It’s important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a well-rounded person三、完形填空Cheerleading (啦啦队) is fun and needs skills. When I first joined it, I never realized howmuch it would 21 my life or even become such a big part of my life. When I started in 7thgrade, I was 100 percent 22 I wouldn’t stunt (表演特技) or tumble (翻筋斗) because I wastoo scared. I had low self-esteem (自尊) so I never thought I could be 23 in stunting ortumbling. In 10th grade I finally gave both a 24 , but I failed horribly the first 500 times. My arms 25 because I had a hard time holding the flyer (传单) up and my arms didn’t26 in a backhand spring.After 3 months of trying, I 27 to quit my favorite sport because I didn’t improve andthe unhappy 28 from my teammates just made me depressed. However, what they said 29 me to work harder. I started 30 tumbling 3 times a week. Six months later, I had astraight, solid, perfect and high backhand spring. I 31 to be scared of everything,but getting my perfect backhand spring made me 32 . So after my arms locked out, I listened tomy 33 and did all the drills she gave me. I just started flying and went straight up without 34 . I know that’s because I gained35 from a backhand spring and I was confident thatI would succeed.Since then I have come a long way. I put my heart and soul 36 working hard atpractice. The 37 I achieved in the sport has made me a strong and 38 person. One dayour team will 39 to the WORLDS competition on ESPN and I will write about our successin two years. I can’t wait for that 40 to come.21．A．destroy B．affect C．puzzle D．attract 22．A．positive B．thankful C．concerned D．surprised 23．A．hopeful B．patient C．hard-working D．successful 24．A．hand B．check C．show D．shot25．A．hurt B．suffered C．rose D．recovered 26．A．bend down B．break down C．lock out D．give out 27．A．refused B．regretted C．arranged D．intended 28．A．topics B．suggestions C．remarks D．ideas 29．A．pushed B．inspired C．advised D．expected 30．A．imagining B．practicing C．appreciating D．quitting 31．A．used B．agreed C．pretended D．had 32．A．careful B．excellent C．fearless D．helpless 33．A．parent B．coach C．teammate D．friend 34．A．falling B．passing C．giving up D．looking up 35．A．health B．effort C．strength D．freedom 36．A．on B．into C．by D．under 37．A．exams B．marks C．tasks D．goals 38．A．proud B．selfless C．confident D．modest 39．A．look forward B．make it C．manage D．return 40．A．journey B．dream C．plan D．time四、用单词的适当形式完成短文41．Red Nose Day approaching, get your red nose ready! This special holiday gotits start in England in 1988, and today it has become one of the largest money-raising 42．(event) in the UK. It is called Red Nose Day because it is a special day 43．many people buy a plastic red nose to wear!Red Nose Day takes place every two years on the second or third Friday in March. The day is sponsored by Comic Relief, a British charity (慈善团体) that raises money for people 44．(live) tough lives across the UK and Africa. In the past 30 years, a lot of money 45．(raise).The 46．(easy) way to get involved in Red Nose Day is to wear a rednose! Special noses are sold at Sainsbury’s stores and petrol stations, Oxfam stores,and BBC shops. The money made from selling red noses goes to thecharity.47．(consider) as one of the most appealing unofficial national holidays, Red Nose Day is now so popular48．millions come to participate in it.Many people, including your favorite comedians and celebrities,take 49．active part in it by wearing red noses and doing silly things!There is a fantastic night of TV on the BBC, with comedy and entertainment toinspirethe nation to give 50．.(generous)五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。

2019届武汉市高三5月模拟考试英语试卷2019.5. 10本试题卷共12页，72题。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1.答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

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写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

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4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段対活。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9. 15.答案是C。

1. What time of day is it now?A. Morning.B. Afternoon. 0. Evening,2. What does the woman ihink of ihe pen?A. It appears old.B. It is brand new.C. It looks modem.3.How much is a tichet to Boston?A. $42.B. $84.C. $100.4. Where does the woman advise the man to get moving boxes?A. At HomeTransfo.B. At Office Mall. C, On Amazon.5. What does the man mean?A. The dictionary is at the usual place.B. Amy is responsible for the dictionary.C. He placed the dictionary on the shelf.第二节（共15小题;每小题1:5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2019-2020学年武汉市第二中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn the age of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question is how patients will react to a robot entering the room. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently set out to answer that question.In a study, the team found that a large majority of patients reported that interacting with a health care provider through a video screen fixed on a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.“We’re working on robots that can help provide care to ensure the safety of the patient and the health care workforce. The results of this study give us some confidence that people are ready and willing to join us. In a larger online survey carried out nationwide, we also found that a majority of respondents were open to having robots perform small tasks such as taking a nose swab (拭子).” says Giovanni Traverso, an MIT assistant professor and the senior author of the study.After the COVID-19 pandemic began early last year, Traverso and his colleagues turned their attention toward new strategies to reduce interactions between potentially sick patients and health care workers. To that end, they created a mobile robot that could interact with patients as they waited in the emergency department. The robots were equipped with sensors that allow them to measure vital signs, including skin temperature, breathing rate, and pulse(脉搏) rate. The robots also carried an iPad for remote video communication with a health care provider.The study suggests that it could be worthwhile to develop robots that can perform tasks that currently require a lot of human effort, such as turning a patient over in bed. These days, turning COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs requires several people. Doing Covid-19 tests is another task that takes a lot of time and effort from health care workers, who could be arranged for other tasks if robots could help.1. Why did the researchers from MIT and BWH carry out the studies?A. To shorten the social distance between doctors and patients.B. To figure out the response of patients to robotic doctors.C. To reduce the risk of being infected with coronavirus.D. To ensure the safety of patients during the pandemic.2. What could be learned from the study?A. Robots are not welcomed by patients.B. Robots will soon replace doctors.C. Robots may help to deal with Covid-19 patients.D. Robots can operate on different patients.3. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. StrengthsAnd Weaknesses In Robot CareB. The Robotic Doctor Will See You NowC. The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 TestingD. The Development Of Robots In HospitalsBWho is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief: Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”4. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.5. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs6. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C.Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and LuckCThere is an old army joke about an officer who asks some soldiers whether any of them are interested in music. When four hands go up, the officer says, “Right, men. You can carry this grand piano down to the officers mess.”Job recruitment has become more complicated since that story first did the rounds. Today's careers require a lot more than just raw music but that sometimes makes jobs hard to define. An unfortunate result is a form of “adjective inflation” in recruitment ads as employers attempt to make routine tasks sound exciting.Candidates must sometimes wonder whether they are applying for a 9-to-5-role or to become a member of the Marvel “Avengers”. On Indeed, a job-bunting website, a bar was recently looking for "bartenders who are people focused, quality-driven, and have superhero hospitality powers". The ability to give customers the correct change was not mentioned.Another British company advertised for “a call-centre ninja, a superhero in people", a Job description which sounds a little over-the top for what was in fact a role at an insurance company in Isleworth. In case you think that ad was not typical. Indeed also had jobs demanding “ninja-like attention to detail". Short of turning up for the interview dressed head-to-toe in black, and then sneaking up behind the managing director at his desk, it is hardto see how candidates could show their ninja qualities.Not all companies require candidates to possess the qualities of a ninja, of course. Some require applicants to be passionate. The Bluewater shopping mall in southeastEnglandwas looking for “passionate sales-driven brand ambassadors” while “passionate crew members” were needed at a bakery in westLondonfor a wage of just £8. 23 an hour. In fact, passion is pretty hard to keep consistently for 40 hours a week, month after month. Job applicants should find some information from the kind of ads that companies place. If a job ad talks about passion or superheroes, run away faster than a speeding Batmobile. Being a ninja should be reserved for teenage mutant ninja turtles.8. Why does the author mention the joke in Paragraph 1?A. To show that officers enjoy playing tricks on soldiers.B. To introduce the topic of overstated job ads.C. To explain the origin of complex job ads.D. To describe soldiers' everyday life.9. Which of the following offers a job demanding ninja qualities?A. The bar.B. The bakery.C. The insurance company.D. The Bluewater shopping mall.10. What does the author say about the ads requiring passion?A. They are unrealistic.B. They are typical of want ads.C. They are appealing to applicants.D. They are uncommon on Indeed.11. How does the author sound when talking about today’s job ads?A. Curious.B. Hesitant.C. Humorous.D. Sympathetic.DJoshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith," Nelson said. "I've always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top studentsannually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. "He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people," Curry said. "He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.12. What did Nelson's initial donation come from?A. His scholarship.B. His savings.C. His pocket money.D. His wages.13. What does the underlined phrase "having an open hand" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Ambitious.B. Courageous.C. Generous.D. Cautious.14. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea?A. Shocked.B. Confused.C. Excited.D. Delighted.15. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A. It never supports high school students.B. It was set up more than ten years ago.C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D. It is going very smoothly.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。

湖北武汉武昌区2019年高三5月调研考试（英语）本试卷共150分，考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★本试卷第一至第三部分为选择题，共100分；第四部分为非选择题，共50分，全卷共12页。

本卷须知1、答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷指定位置，认真核对与准考证号条形码上的信息是否一致，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卷上的指定位置。

2、选择题的作答：选出答案后，用2B铅笔把机读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。

答在试题卷上无效。

3、非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水的签字笔直截了当答在答题卷上的每题所对应的答题区域内。

答在试题卷上或答题卷指定区域外无效。

4、考试结束，监考人员将答题卷收回，考生自己保管好试题卷，评讲时带来。

第一部分：听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节〔共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分〕听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18. 答案是B。

1. Where does the woman have to get off?A. At National City Bank.B. At National City Library.C. At the museum stop.2. Why does the man turn down the woman?A. He has no MP4 player at all.B. He broke his MP4 player last weekend.C. He has lent his MP4 player to someone.3. What does the woman want to do?A. Send the man back to his department.B. Wait for the bus with the man.C. Lend her car to the man.4. How is the man?A. Serious.B. Forgetful.C. Mean.5. What will the weather be like in West London this week?A. Sunny.B. Cold.C. Foggy.第二节〔共15小题；每题1.5分，总分值22.5分〕听下面5段对话或独白。

2019年湖北省武汉市某校高考英语模拟试卷（5月份）第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每独所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．1.The Largest World Fairs of All TimeNew York World Fair—New York, the U.S. 1939The 1939 New York World Fair was the largest exposition（博览会）in US history with visitors over 14 million. The Fair was planned during the Great Depression and was aimed at relieving the city from economic depression by attracting foreign investment. Major inventions to emerge（出现）at the New York World Fair included nylon fabric, a streamlined pencil sharpener, and a futuristic car city imagined by General Motors. Exposition Universelle—Paris, France, 1900The Exposition Universelle was one of the earliest expositions to feature multiple countries with France inviting various countries to display their technological advancements and cultural heritage. The Exposition Universelle was the birthplace of many inventions that we enjoy today, including escalators（自动扶梯）and talking films.Expo '70—Osaka, JapanExpo '70 was the biggest exposition of the 20th century and the second largest in history. Expo '70 had a record attendance of over 64 million visitors, a 40-year record that would not be broken until Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Notable exhibitions included a large piece of moon rock that was brought back from the Apollo 12 mission.Expo 2010—Shanghai, ChinaExpo 2010 goes down as the largest fair in history, having attracted 73 million people. It also had the highest international participation of any exposition in the world with 246 countries participating. The opening ceremony featured the biggest LED screen in the world as well as one of the biggest fireworks displays in history.（1）Which Expo is the biggest one in history?A Expo '70—Osaka. JapanB Exposition Universelle—ParisC Expo 2010—Shanghai, ChinaD New York World's Fair—New York, the U.S.（2）What is the purpose of New York World's Fair?A To attract more inventions.B To improve the nation's economy.C To display the technological development.D To share achievements with other countries.（3）What did Expo '70 in Japan feature?A A piece of rock from space.B A rocket in the Apollo 12 mission.C The cultural heritage from countries.D The biggest LED screen in the world.2. Darrell Blatchley, a marine biologist and environmentalist based in the Philippine city of Davao, received a call from the Philippines, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources（渔业与水产资源局）early Friday morning reporting a death of a young whale．When the necropsy（尸检）was performed, Blatchley told NPR, he was not prepared for the amount of plastic they found in the whale's stomach． "It was full of plastic nothing butnonstop plastic．" he said "It was filled to the point that its stomach was as hard as a baseball． " That means that this animal has been suffering not for days or weeks but for months or even a year or more, " Blatchley added．Blatchley is the founder and owner of the D'Bone Collector Museum, a natural history museum in Davao． In the coming days, the museum will display all the items found in the whale's system．Blatchley and his team work with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and other organizations to assist in rescue and recovery of marine animals．"Within the last 10 years, we have recovered 61 whales and dolphins just within the Davao Gulf, "he said． "Of them, 57 have died due to man whether they took plastic or fishing nets or other waste, or gotten caught in pollution ﹣ and four were pregnant． "Blatchley said he hoped that the latest incident would launch the issue of plastic pollution in the Philippines and across the globe． "If we keep going this way, it will be more uncommon to see an animal die of natural causes than it is to see an animal die of plastic, " he said．（1）What can he inferred from the second paragraph？________A The whale was starved to death．B Blatchley was shocked at what hefound． C The dead whale must have swallowed a baseball． D Blatchley didn't make preparations for the necropsy．．（2）What will be shown in the D1 Bone Collector Museum？________A Waste collected from the ocean．B The whole system of the whale．C Things found in the whale's body．D Many different tools of whaling．．（3）What does Blatchley think of plastic pollution in the Philippines？________A Uncommon，B Worrying．C Inspiring．D Mild．．（4）What is the best title for the text？________A A Whale Found Dead of PlasticB Stand Up for Protecting WhalesC Plastic Threatening Our ExistenceD Natural Death or Merciless Murder．3. A video of a three﹣year﹣old girl being kicked by her own mother during a phoio shot went viral（疯狂传播）on Thursday, indicating Chinas under per forma nee in regulating the emerging child modeling industry．The girl, known as Niu Niu, was physically abused by her mother in several videos． The videos have annoyed Chinese media and Internet users alike． Many netizens and scholars call for local authorities to carry out further investigations into possible child abuse．In response to the public outcry（强烈抗议）, Niu Niu's mother issued an apology via Sina Wei bo on Thursday, condemning accusations of abuse． She noted that she was merely guiding her daughter for better shots and the girl is well looked after．Despite her apology, many E﹣shops which used Niu Niu's images for brand promotion have canceled their cooperation with the mother, while over 110 well﹣known child garment shops on Taobao have signed up for a campaign to provide better protection for child models．"It is necessary to adopt comprehensive laws and regulations to further protect the kids, preventing their parents and companies from exploiting（利用）them, " Fang Zhiqing, a lawyer and child protection expert, said．Niu Niu is not alone． In Zhili, a small town in Zhejiang province, thousands of children from accros China are taken here by their parents to seize the chance of fame． With a population of 450, 000． Zhili has over 13.000 manufacturers of child clothing． In 2017． the town earned over 7 billion yuan by selling do thing for children online, thus providing opportunities for child models．"China's current advertisement law isn't workable when it comes to the industry of child modeling, as it lacks clear supervision measures and clear legal punishment．" Fang added． "It is important to issue new laws which regulate child modeling．"（1）What caused the public outcry？________A Videos showing how child models work．B Problems in Chinese advertising industry．C Several cases of child abuse in recent China．D A girl being physically abused by her mother．．（2）What happened after the public outcry？________A Taobao canceled the account of Niu Niu，B The local police charged Niu Niu's mother．C Niu Niu's mother admitted abusing her daughter．D Shops stopped their coope ration with the mother．．（3）What provided chances for Chinese child models？________A The appearance of online shopping．B The huge online sales of child clothing．C The fast development of manufacturing．D The change of parents' ideas about success．．（4）Which opinion may Fang Zhiqing agree with？________A China should regulate child modeling．B There are too many child models in China．C New economic laws should be issued in ChinchD China s current advertisement law isn't workable．4. If you wear glasses, chances are you are smarter． Research published in the famous British journal Nature Communicutions has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses．The scitenlists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of16and102．The study showed intelligence can be connected to physical characteristics． One characteristicwas eyesight．In out of 10 people who were more intelligent, there was a higher chance they needed glasses． Scientists also said being smarter hns oiher boncfits． It is connected to belter health．It is important to remember these are connections which are not provencauses． Scientists call this correlation． Just because something is connected to something else does not mean one of those things caused the other． And it's worth noting that what constitutes intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, to measure．Forget genes though． Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you aremore intelligent, even if you do not need glasses． A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard working and honest． Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases． Lawyer Harvey Slovis explained this． Glasses soften their appearance, M he said Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law． He had them wear glasses and they weren't found guilty．Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in movies and on TV． Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift． People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only． They want to look worldly or cool． But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though． GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look smart and hip（时髦的）． However, that hasn't stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them． Justin Bieber is just one high﹣profile fan of fashion glasses．（1）What does the new study show？________A People wearing glasses are smarter．B People wearing glasses arehealthier． C Wearing glasses can make people cleverer． D Wearing glasses is associated with higher IQ．．（2）What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean？________A Shift．B Link．C Proof．D Consequence．．（3）Why do some lawyers ask Their clients to wear glasses in court？________A Because it can create a moral image．B Because it can mislead thewitnesses． C Because it can highlight clients' qualities． D Because it can provethe clients' innocence．．（4）What is the general attitude to those who wear glasses for fashion？________A Positive．B Negative．C MixedD Indifferent．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项．5. 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。

武汉市2019届高中毕业生五月训练题英语试卷2019.5. 10本试题卷共12页，72题。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1.答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3.非择择题的作答:用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段対活。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9. 15.答案是C。

1. What time of day is it now?A. Morning.B. Afternoon. 0. Evening,2. What does the woman ihink of ihe pen?A. It appears old.B. It is brand new.C. It looks modem.3.How much is a tichet to Boston?A. $42.B. $84.C. $100.4. Where does the woman advise the man to get moving boxes?A. At HomeTransfo.B. At Office Mall. C, On Amazon.5. What does the man mean?A. The dictionary is at the usual place.B. Amy is responsible for the dictionary.C. He placed the dictionary on the shelf.第二节（共15小题;每小题1:5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

2019年湖北省武汉市高考英语模拟试卷（5月份）第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．1. The Harvard Pre﹣College Program is a nice experience for high school students． Alongside peers（同辈）from around the world, you'll be introduced to college life as you attend classes, live on campus, and enjoy fun outings and activities．◆ Learning without limitsBiology, physics, law, writing and philosophy ﹣ these are just a few of the 30﹣plus courses you can choose from in each session． In our noncredit classes, we set aside grades so that you can fully commit to your growth as a well﹣rounded student． Class sizes typically range from 14 to 18 students to encourage interactive learning．◆ Living at HarvardWhen you attend the Pre﹣College Program, you'll live in a historic undergraduate house, near Harvard Square． You will be with your fellow Pre﹣College students, resident directors, and proctors who provide support． You'll also enjoy meals in one of Harvard's dining halls, which are a short walk from Harvard Yard and provide many options for a variety of dietary needs．◆ Thriving outside the classroomThe summer Pre﹣College Program offers many mentally challenging co﹣curricular（补充课程的）activities beyond the classroom． With faculty and Harvard﹣affiliated experts, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on topics like the psychology of color﹣blindness, classic literature from around the world and science of happiness． From our Cambridge scavenger hunt to a trip to the Sand Sculpting Festival at America's first public beach, there's no shortage of fun activities in the Pre﹣College Program．（1）What do we know about the 30﹣plus courses？________A You can only choose five of them．B They provide credits for students．C You should set aside other subjects．D They assist your full development．．（2）Where can you enjoy meals during the program？________A Near Harvard Square．B Close to Harvard Yard．C In one of the workshops．D In an undergraduate house．．（3）What is the purpose of the passage？________A To advertise meals．B To comment on an activity．C To introduce a program．D To recommend courses．2. In 2011, the old style Malta buses were taken off the road and replaced by modern vehicles． Most of the old buses were deserted, a few were sold, and about 100 of them were put into storage in the hope of showing them in a museum at some stage．A pre﹣2011 visit to Malta wouldn't have been complete without a ride on one of the colorful buses． Until 1973 you could tell the destination of the bus just by looking at its color ﹣ Sliema was green and white, Zabbar was red and white with a blue stripe（条纹）etc．． Later, the buses all had numbers． For a while, they were all painted green and white before the ‘final' ora nge, yellow and white．In their ________, walking around the Triton fountain at the Valletta bus station, you would have found it very difficult to see two buses of exactly the same design． Most of them had locally built bodies． On the front of the buses carried names like Dodge, Leyland, Bedford etc．． You were equally likely to find football pennants（锦旗）and the like decorating the cabs． Real bus experts would have recognized that these were there mainly for decorative reasons, and were seldom an accurate reflection of the vehicle's origins．Nowadays much more modern buses are to be found at the Floriana bus station． They are more environmentally friendly and possibly even more comfortable than the older types． However, I miss the old buses． I remember, when you boarded your bus, you had to prepare the correct change to pay the usually bad﹣tempered driver as you got on． If you were seated anywhere near the front, you would have noticed that most drivers sat well to the right of their steering wheel． The reason for this, as any Maltese would tell you, was to leave space for their pet to sit alongside them． I wonder where the pet sits these days．（1）What makes a pre﹣2011 visit to Malta special according to Paragraph 2？________A Traveling in colorful buses．B Using buses with stripes．C Painting buses bright colors．D Telling destinations by different colors．．（2）Which of the following best explains "prime" underlined in Paragraph 3？________A Painful time．B Exciting time．C Moment of fantasy．D Moment of glory．．（3）What can we learn about Malta buses when they were popular？________A They were of the same pattern．B The decorations reflected theirorigin． C Most were uniquely designed． D Only football pennants decorated the cabs．．（4）How would the author feel about the old style Malta buses？________A Comfortable．B Environment﹣friendly．C Safe．D Memorable．3. Parents tend to favour children of one sex in certain situations ﹣ or so evolutionary biologists tell us． A new study used colored backpack sales data to show that parental wealth may influence spending on sons different from daughters．In 1973 biologist Robert Trivers and computer scientist Dan Willard published a paper suggesting that parents invest（投入）more resources, such as food and effort, in male children when times are good, and in female children when times are bad． According to the Trivers﹣Willard hypothesis（假说）, a son given lots of resources can become a gentleman ﹣ but parents with few resources tend to invest them in daughters, who generally find it easier to be a fair maiden．Studying parental investment after birth is difficult, however． The new study looked for a standard of measurement of such investment that met several criteria: it shouldn't be affected by sex differences in the need for resources; it should measure investment rather than outcomes; and it should be objective．Study author Shige Song, a sociologist at Queens College, City University of NewYork, examined spending on pink and blue backpacks purchased in China in 2015 from a large retailer, JD． com． He narrowed the data to about 5, 000 bags: blue backpacks bought by families known to have at least one boy and pink ones bought by families known to have at least one girl． The results showed that wealthier families spent more on blue than pink backpacks ﹣ suggesting greater investment in sons． Poorer families spent more on pink packs than blue ones． The findings were published in Evolution and Human Behavior．Song's evidence for the Trivers﹣Willard hypothesis is "indirect" but "pretty convincing, " says Rosemary Hopcroft, a sociologist at the． University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who was not connected with the new study． Hopcroft reported in 2016 that U． S． fathers with high﹣status occupations were more likely to send their sons to private school than their daughters, while fathers with lower﹣status jobs more often enrolled their female children． Although the new study does not prove the families were buying the blue backpacks for boys and pink ones for girls, Hopcroft notes that "it's a clever and interesting paper, and it's a rather unusual use of big data．"（1）What does the writer intend to do in Paragraph 2？________A Introduce an earlier study．B Identify children's needs．C Assess the influence of a study．D Explore into parental investment．．（2）What offers a challenge for the new study？________A The investment meeting several criteria．B The measurement of eventual outcomes．C Different demands for resources between sexes．D Consistent standards in measuring parental investment．．（3）What can be learned from Song's research？________A The new study was done in 2015．B Big data was sampled forresearch． C Preference was offered to consumers． D Blue packs were favored over pink ones．．（4）Which of the following is likely to match Hopcroft's remark on Song's research？________A It's entertaining．B It's well﹣designed．C It's unbelievable．D It's unusual．4. On September 10, 2018, Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Chinese e﹣commerce giant Alibaba, announced his successor（继任者）at the company he founded 19 yearsago． Surprisingly, in a country where 70 to 80 percent of private companies are still family run, Mr． Ma did not name a family member． Rather, one of the world's largest e﹣commerce companies will be led by Daniel Zhang, an 11﹣year Alibaba old hand chosen only for his "professional talent．"The history of many countries can be marked by a trend away from dependence on family succession in business, or the belief that qualities of leadership flow through bloodlines． Ma is a true innovator（创新者）in many ways, most famously for building aninnovative online shopping market worth more than the economies of most countries． But his legacy（遗产）may lie in showing how China as well as much of Asia can produce founders of successful organizations unwilling to pass the torch to relatives．"Alibaba was never about Jack Ma, " he stated in announcing his successionplan． Instead, the former schoolteacher who came from lowly origins is stepping back from day﹣to﹣day operations because he has built a system that takes root in a company culture based on innovation, transparency, and responsibility． "For the last 10 years, we kept working on these ingredients, " he stated．The company's future will depend on developing a wealth of talent that drives innovation, he said． And in a society with a long tradition of cautious distrust toward those outside the family circle, Ma has built an "architecture of trust" with customers, who number over half a billion． Chinese now readily rely on Alibaba's online payment system, its ratings of products and services, and other trust﹣building systems or methods pioneered by the company．China's rapid growth now produces a new billionaire almost every day． Many of them, like Ma, have favored systems of management based on talent and honesty． As many countries have discovered as they progress, it is better to swim in a talent pool, not a gene （基因）pool．（1）What do we know about Daniel Zhang from the passage？________A He's a talented professor．B He's an experienced manager．C He's a successful founder．D He's Chairman of Alibaba．．（2）Where does Ma's legacy lie in？________A Becoming a successful innovative founder．B Casting doubt on traditional succession plan．C Providing creative answers to successionproblems． D Representing trends towards non﹣family﹣run companies．．（3）What seems to be the recipe for the company's future success？________A Trust﹣building methods．B The "architecture of trust"．C A culture of talent development．D The latest successful innovations．．（4）What can be a suitable title for the text？________A Prefer Qualities to Blood．B Train a Potential Successor．C Favor Genes over Talents．D Provide New Management．第二节（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．5. When I was nine years old， I learned how to make a coin disappear． I'd read The Lord of the Rings and adventured into the adult section of the library to search for a book of magics ﹣ nine being that curious age at which you're old enough to work through more than 1， 200 pages of mysterious fantasy literature． The book I found instead taught basic techniques．（1）_______At first it wasn't even magic but just a bad trick．（2）_______I tossed the coin over and over，and after two weeks of this my mom got a carpet sample from the hardware store and placed it under the mirror to remove the sound of the coin falling again and again．I had heard my dad work through passages of new music on the piano， so I knew how to practice ﹣ slowly， deliberately， going for preciseness rather than speed．（3）_______Itdid not look like a magic trick． It looked like a miracle．（4）_______ Everyone went crazy． The teacher on duty crossed the field to see what was going on． Usually， Mrs． Tanner filled her classroom with an appetite for punishmentand an oversize plastic golf club she waved like a weapon， knocking it down on the desks of the unruly and sleepy students．（5）_______The coin disappeared for her too． She asked to do it again． I did． I'm sure my hands were sweating， but when I looked up， everything had changed． I will remember the look on her face ﹣ the look of wide﹣eyed， open﹣mouthed wonder ﹣ forever．A． I was soon absorbed in the plot．B． I devoted the next months to practice．C． She was really angry about the whole thing．D． One day I made the coin disappear on the playground．E． At last I tried before the mirror and the coin disappeared．F． Now she marched toward me and demanded to know what was going on．G． I spent hours each day running through the secret moves in front of the mirror．第三部分英语知识运用（共两节）第一节：完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．6. It's 27 years since my last conversation with my mother, who didn't finish school like many of her contemporary girls． She often told me, "I never got my （1）_______but oneday you will．"Pointing to a tree or cow, she asked me to（2）_______their English names afterher． Feeling （3）_______ , I asked, "Mama, why do I have to learn these （4）_______phrases? " She held her pen right before my eyes． "Hold it firmly, " she （5）_______me, "for this pen and the new foreign language will be your compass to（6）_______around the world．" Sadly, my mother died of breast cancer when I was six．Turning seven, I traveled 30 miles to live closer to my school． But "closer" is a （7）_______term in Uganda, which（8）_______I had to get up as the（9）_______sun rose and then ran 8． 8 miles barefoot to school． Also, I needed to carry a stick in （10）_______of snakes and dogs． During the （11）_______season, the path to school was（12）_______daily and I'd swim with one hand, using the other hand to （13）_______the book bag on my head．Research shows 70 percent of poor children don't （14）_______ primary school in Uganda． Reasons for this （15）_______dropout rate includes the long（16）_______some children must （17）_______among many other reasons．Fortunately, I've made it． Whenever I see the sun rise, I am （18）_______of the wisdomof my mother, who （19）_______me to dream big and to use the （20）_______of the pen to make my dream come true．（1）A degreeB scholarshipC recommendationD admission（2）A reciteB useC repeatD guess（3）A anxiousB curiousC disappointedD annoyed（4）A toughB newC foreignD old（5）A encouragedB consultedC blamedD frightened（6）A flyB turnC walkD sail（7）A relativeB realC simpleD technical（8）A showsB meansC provesD states（9）A warmB earlyC brightD hot（10）A searchB possessionC spiteD case（11）A summerB coldC rainyD dry（12）A damagedB repairedC blockedD flooded（13）A dragB holdC putD seize（14）A attendB enterC completeD continue（15）A constantB steadyC lowD high（16）A distancesB periodsC listsD stories（17）A coverB considerC judgeD measure（18）A informedB warnedC remindedD told（19）A enabledB inspiredC expectedD intended（20）A valueB powerC symbolD length第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上．7. Tracy Wong is a well﹣known Chinese﹣American writer． But her writing skill was something she picked（1）________ by herself． She became a part﹣time writer for IBMafter （2）________（graduate） from college． Then， writing stories was（3）________（simple）a personal interest． Tracy sent three of her stories to a publisher．（4）________（interest）， they immediately suggested that she put them together（5）________（make）a single one long story and paid Tracy $50， 000 in advance， which was a pretty money for an unknown writer．Even though Tracy's （6）________（character） are interesting， her stories sometimes leave readers uneasy： those about the supernatural． "My mother believed I could connect with the afterlife world，" she told a close friend． "She used to have me speak with my grandmother，（7）________died many years ago．""Can I？ I don't think I can，" Tracy said with a laugh． "But I do have moments when things come to me for no reason．" Once， she （8）________（wonder） how to complete a scene set in ancient China when the doorbell suddenly rang． It was a FedEx delivery man， witha copy of a book on Chinese history．（9）________came without her having ordered it! Though she has published 10 books， Tracy has remained unchanged by her fame． She lives in the same way she lived 27 years ago ﹣ although in a （10）________（big）house． There's more room for joy in her life ﹣ and it wasn't just writing．第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）8. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每次错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．When I got up on this morning， I had a strange feeling that it isn't going to be myday． First， I got up later， missing breakfast． Then， dashed to the bus stop， I slipped and fell on the ground． To make matters bad， the bus didn't stop for me because it was overcrowded． It had no choice but to take a taxi． Not until the taxi got to my school I realize I have left my wallet at home． After I did lots of explain and apologizing， the driver let me go． In a end， I reached the school gate． To my astonishment， I suddenly realized it was a school holiday．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9. 假定你是李华，与你的英国朋友Lisa正在学习中国绘画．市艺术馆将招聘暑期志愿者．请你写封邮件邀请他一起报名．内容包括：1．教小学生绘画；2．维持游客秩序；3．每周工作三天．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．2019年湖北省武汉市高考英语模拟试卷（5月份）答案1. DBC2. ADCD3. ACBB4. BDCA5. B,G,E,D,F6. ACDCADABBDCDBCDAACBB7. up,graduating/graduation,simply,Interested,to make,characters,who,waswondering,It,bigger8. When I got up on this morning， I had a strange feeling that it isn't going to be my day． First， I got up later，missing breakfast． Then，dashed to the bus stop， I slipped and fell on the ground． To make matters bad， the bus didn't stop for me because it was overcrowded．It had no choice but to take a taxi．Not until the taxi got to my school ∧I realize I have left my wallet at home． After I did lots of explain and apologizing， the driver let me go．In a end， I reached the school gate． To my astonishment， I suddenly realized it was a school holiday．详1．去掉on，考查介词，this后跟时间名词，前面不加介词．2． isn't改为wasn't，考查时态描述过去的事情，所以用一般过去时态．3. 1ater改为late，考查词义辨析，表示"迟的、晚的"用late，为形容词、副词；later为比较级，或副词后来．4． dashed改为dashing，考查现在分词，句子主语和dash之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语．5． bad改为worse，考查固定搭配，to matters worse使事情更糟的是．6． It改为I，考查人称代词，指我没有选择，所以用I作主语．7． I前面加did，考查倒装句，not until放在句首，用部分倒装，描述过去，所以用助动词did放在主语前面．8． have改为had，考查时态，描述过去的过去，所以用过去完成时态．9．explain改为explaining，考查动名词，作宾语，和后面的apologizing一样，用动名词．10． a改为the，考查固定搭配，in the end最后．9. Dear Lisa，I've got good news for us two． The Art Museum in our city is about to bring in volunteersfor the summer vocation．【高分句型一】 Would you please have a try with me？The job of the volunteers is rather challenging． Teaching primary students to learn to drawChinese paintings， which is our major， will of course offer us a great chance to improve ourselves．【高分句型二】Then， helping the tourists keep order is another duty of ours． And this will make us more skilled in communicating． By the way， we only need to work three days a week．（暑期志愿者的工作内容以及好处）I guess this is a pretty good opportunity for us to enrich our summer life， isn't it？ Looking forward to hearing from you soon．（期盼回复）Yours，Li Hua．。

2019-2020学年武汉第二中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhile Jennifer was at home taking an online exam for her business law class, a monitor（监控器）a few hundred miles away was watching her every move.Using a web camera equipped in Jennifer'sLos Angelesapartment, the monitor inPhoenixtracked how frequently her eyes moved from the computer screen and listened for the secret sounds of a possible helper in the room. Her Internet access was locked remotely to prevent Internet searches, and her typing style was analyzed to make sure she was who she said she was: Did she enter her student number at the same speed as she had in the past？Or was she slowing down？In the battle against cheating, this is thecutting edgeand a key to encourage honesty in the booming field of online education. This technology gives trust to the entire system, to the institution and to online education in general. Only with solid measures against cheating, experts say, can Internet universities show that their exams and diplomas are valid — that students haven't searched the Internet to get the right answers.Although online classes have existed for more than a decade, the concern over cheating has become sharper in the last year with the growth of "open online courses". Private colleges, public universities and corporations are jumping into the online education field, spending millions of dollars to attract potential students, while also taking steps to help guarantee honesty at a distance.Aside from the web cameras, a number of other high-tech methods are becoming increasingly popular. Among them are programs that check students’ identities using personal information, such as the telephone numbers they once used.Other programs can produce unique exams by drawing on a large list of questions and can recognize possible cheaters by analyzing whether difficult test questions are answered at the same speed as easy ones. As in many university classes, term papers are scanned against some large Internet data banks for cheating.1. Why was Jennifer watched in an online exam?A. To correct her typing mistakes.B. To find her secrets in the room.C. To keep her from dishonest deeds.D. To prevent her from slowing down.2. What does the underlined expression "cutting edge" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. sharpening toolB. advanced techniqueC. effective ruleD. dividing line3. How can some programs find out possiblecheaters?A. By scanning the Internet test questions.B. By checking the question answering speed.C. By producing a large number of questions.D. By giving difficult test questions.BFrom skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The Weeknd'sBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulo's Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikToktrulytranscendsgenerations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”4. What do we know about The Weeknd?A. He created the famous song Dreams.B. He started a career based on shared videos.C. He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D. He organized the TikTok dance challenges.5. What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A. Meaningful.B. Peaceful.C. Content.D. Uninteresting.6. The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by ______.A. Caitlin ReillyB. Curtis RoachC. Nathan ApodacaD. Bella Poarch7. What does the underlined word “transcends” in the last paragraph mean?A. Makes use of.B. Goes beyond.C. Calls on.D. Takes charge of.CI’ve long believedthat positive living isn’t about being optimistic every minute of every day. That kind of permanently happy state can’t be the goal, because it’s impossible to achieve.It turns out that psychological research finds true happiness comes from authentic positivity, and authentic positivity comes from emotional flexibility.Being flexible emotionally means being open to the full range of emotional experiences, including the challenging ones like anger, disappointment and sadness. Emotional flexibility means being able to shift behaviors and mindsets to meet different situational needs, and adapting when circumstances change.However, emotionally flexible people are not chameleons (变色龙) whose outlook changes based on which way the wind is blowing. Instead, emotional flexibility is a skill that helps people judge the complexities of daily life, and stick to their deeply held values.I’ve learned a new word that I’d like to share with you: Eudaimonia (幸福感). Eudaimonia is the opposite of hedonism (享乐主义), the idea that happiness comes from the constant pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Eudaimonia, by contrast, encourages us to pursue meaning and authenticity, growth and honest joy. Both arephilosophical approaches to happiness, and recent psychological thought is leaning toward eudaimonia as a more sustainable, satisfying model.Eudaimonia was first mentioned by Aristotle, who got the term from the Greek word “daimon,” which means “true nature.” Tome, walking a positive path means accepting that we each have positive true nature and permanent goodness. What we learn from the concept of eudaimonia is that we are best equipped to realize this nature when we are emotionally honest and flexible.8. What is the author’s belief?A. People should live alone.B. People can’t always be happy.C. People can’t always achieve their goals.D. People should pursue true achievements.9. What do enmotionally flexible people commit themselves to?A. Their strongly believed values.B. Their different needs.C. Permanent happiness.D. The pursuit of hedonism.10. How can people gain eudaimonia according to the author?A. By being honest to others.B. By changing true nature.C. By keeping realstically optimistic.D. By pursuing pleasure constantly.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. What is the meaning of eudaimonia?B. What should we do to keep positive?C. How can we keep happy forever?D. Why can’t people be happy all the time?DWhat acts of kindness will make us the happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper, researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways, including both mental and physical health. Some were experiments, where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects, while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Lead researcher Bryant Huiwasastoundedthat the relationship wasn't stronger than it was, but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness, like bringing a meal to a sad friend, tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness, like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in "eudaimonic happiness"(a sense of meaning and purpose in life) more than "hedonic happiness"(a sense of pleasure and comfort). Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind takes effort, which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities, which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men, too. According to Hui, this could be because, in many cultures, women are expected to be kinder than men; so, they may have more to gain from it. And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants, perhaps for developmental reasons, he says.Hui isn't sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups, but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky: Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives, help us forget our own troubles and stresses, or help us be more socially-connected with others.12. What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A. The recent paper is worthy of being read.B. The recent paper gives convincing results.C. Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D. Kindness is closely linked to one's well-being.13. What does the underlined word "astounded" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Afraid.B. Certain.C. Excited.D. Surprised.14. Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A. Volunteering in a hospital.B. Cleaning a community.C. Returning a lost item to its owner.D. Collecting donations for the poor.15. What do the researchers find from the paper?A. Being kind has different effects on different groups.B. Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C. The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D. Female participants are kinder than male ones.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。

湖北省武汉市武昌区2019届高三5月调研考试英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. I stopped at my bank last week to deposit a check. I could have used the ATM, but I am so glad that I didn't because if I had, I probably would not have met Harold.There were 3 or 4 people ahead of me in the line-up, so I amused myself by watching TV, just waiting my turn. Moments passed. Then, directly in front of me, a tiny elder woman, who was now first in line, started toward one of the counters. But the customer before her didn't finish, so she had to step back. Her backward movement caused my attention to be drawn to the customer directly ahead of us. As he was facing the counter, I could see only his white hair and the bright red team jacket. I heard him say to the teller in a deep, strong voice..."Have a Great Day!" and the teller replied, "You too, Harold-see you next week!"The impatient woman again made her move, heading for the counter. As she passed him, Harold looked up, directly at me, saying, "You are a handsome man, sir." I was so surprised by his statement and struck by the genuine warmth and generosity that filled it that I blurted out "Thank you, sir." instantly reaching out to shake his hand, out even realizing that he was walking with a walking stick. He switched it to his left hand and took my hand in his warm and firm grip. "I really care about you!" He spoke again. Then he reached out to the next person in line and said, "I really care about you, too!"I was so overcome by his innocent and sincere gift! He was like a 4-year-old, who walked up to everyone, inviting them to play with him. I wondered to myself afterwards. How was he attained this state of grace? Imagine the warm feeling he leaves behind his as he sails through this world, touching people for just a moment. He dropped a stone into the peaceful ocean of my reality that is still rippling outward as you hear and hopefully, some of what Haroldso unselfishly pass on to me, that in attempt to pass on to you—I really care about you!1. What made the author notice Harold?A. The woman's impatience.B. Harold's deep and strong voice.C. The woman's backward movement.D. Harold's white hair and bright red team jacket.2. Why did Harold say "I really care about you!" to the author?A. To express appreciation for his help.B. To pass on his warmth and generosity.C. To praise him for his being handsome.D. To greet his old friend in a special way.3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Harold gave a gift to the author.B. Harold liked to play with others.C. Harold's words attracted people.D. Harold's words touched the author.2. Kanda really doesn't like to walk alone. The scientist from a research institute of intelligent robots finds the experience so boring that he'drather drive—even though he lives close to his lab and knows that walking us healthy. "I enjoy walking with someone, like with my wife, with my daughter," Kanda said. "But they are not always available."So Kanda, who specializes in human-like bots, developed a robotic walking partner that could make small talk based on its surroundings, which, he hopes, might motivate people to get out and exercise more. The bot rests on aperson's shoulder like a boxy parrot. It weighs about a pound and a half andsits roughly 8.5 inches high, 3.5inches wide, and 10 inches long. A microphone, speaker, and internal camera allow it to communicate. It's even equipped witha smile.Kanda and his team collected video form five different locations, including a garden and a shopping mall, and created a dataset of small talk topics related to each location. Then they programmed the robot to associate visual cues with specific topics. A special speech software provided the robot with a voice. Near a group of parked cars, for example, it might say, "In a big parking lot, sometimes I forget where I parked."They tested the robot on 15 volunteers, 10 males and 5 females, who were paid and averaged about 26 years old. "Have you ever blown a puff of dandelion（蒲公英）seeds into the air?" The robot asked a participant, who smiled andresponded, "Yes, I often did that when I was a child." Although several participants noted the robot's weight, Kanda was surprised that no one considered the experience as strange or funny. "I guess people enjoy new technologies," he said.Just like a human partner, Kanda's bot isn't perfect. It's not able to go for walks in heavy rain and, while the robot can make expressions, it can't really hold a conversation, about which Kanda is most worried. Despite its limits, Kanda was comforted by the bot's presence. "I felt a kind of sense of being with someone, "he said, "particularly when it spoke."1. Why does Kanda have the idea of developing a robotic walking partner?A. Because he wants someone to accompany him while walking.B. Because he has never developed a robot like a parrot.C. Because his family are unwilling to walk with him.D. Because he is crazy about developing robots.2. What characteristic does the robot have?A. It can "speak" and "see".B. It can walk like a human being.C. It can communicate with people freely.D. It is much more humorous than a real person.3. What is necessary for the robot to function?A. A small size.B. A boxy shape.C. A human partner.D. A speech software.4. What is Kanda most likely to do about his robot next?A. To make it more convenient to carry.B. To improve its conversational skills.C. To enable it to walk in heavy rain.D. To better its sound system.3. Nothing succeeds like success, as every parent of a straight-A student knows, but trying to highlight academic excellence by telling your child, "You're so smart," may be counterproductive（负效的）. Telling kids they're smart strengthens the idea that intelligence is a genetic gift rather than a skill that can be developed.In a recent study, researchers at Michigan State University looked at 123 children who were about 7. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a "growth mindset（思维模式）" (believing that you can work harder to get smarter), or a "fixed mindset"(believing that your intelligence is unableto change). They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. In the task, children played a game, helping a zookeeper capture escaped animals by pressing the space bar when an animal showed up in their screen—unless it was a group of three chimps. During the recording, researchers noted that brain activity spiked within a half-second after making a mistake, as children became awareof their error and paid closer attention to what went wrong. The larger the brain response, the more the children focused on the error.Based on the data they collected, the researchers concluded that childrenwith a "growth mindset" were much more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake, and in turn were more likely to improve their performance by paying closer attention to the task after making an error.For parents, the lessons are clear: don't pay compliments(赞扬) that suggest that intelligence is fixed. If a child hands you an A+ test, don't say,"You're so smart!" Instead say, "Wow, that studying really paid off!" Note the effort, not the intelligence. Second, focus on using errors to work together and learn. "Many parents and teachers shy away from addressing a child's mistakes, telling them "It's OK. You'll get it next time." without giving them the opportunity to figure out what went wrong." Dr. Schroder says. Here are additional ways you can help enhance your child's education.1. What can learn about children's mindset from the study?A. Children are born with a fixed or growth mindset.B. Children with a fixed mindset pay no attention to mistakes.C. Children with a growth mindset are more likely to make progress.D. Children with a growth mindset can catch more animals in the game.2. Which of the following has the closest meaning with the underlined word in Paragraph 2?A. startedB. stoppedC. pausedD. rose3. What should parents say to children's performance according to the passage?A. "You are so clever!" for excellence.B. "It's not good enough." for excellence.C. "You can benefit from it." for a mistake.D. "It's OK. Forget about it." for a mistake.4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Never Call Your Kid SmartB. Always Be Strict with Your KidC. How to Communicate with Your KidD. How to Comment on Your Kid's Performance二、七选五4. You know the drill when it comes to losing weight: take in fewer calories and burn more calories. 1. If you're trying to drop a few pounds fast, these interesting tips will make it easy for you to lose the weight quick.Eat in front of mirrors and you'll lose weightOne study finds that eating in front of mirrors reduces the amount people eat by nearly one third. Having to look yourself in the eye reflects back some of your own inner standards and goals. 2.Sniff a banana or an apple when you feel hungry3. Researchers find that the more frequently people sniff, the less hungry they are and the more weight they lose—an average of 30 pounds each. One theory is that sniffing the food tricks the brain into thinking you'reactually eating it.4.Whether that's a floor, a couple of windows, or your car, a 150-pound person will burn about four calories for every minute spent cleaning. Scrub for 30 minutes and you could work off approximately 120 calories, the same number in a half-cup of frozen yogurt.Start at the color blueThere's a good reason you won't see many fast-food restaurants decorated in blue: it helps to control an appetite. So serve up dinner on blue plates, dress in blue while you eat, and cover your table with a blue tablecloth. 5. Studies find they encourage eating.A. You might feel silly, but it works.B. Therefore, adjust your eating habits.C. Wash something thoroughly once a week.D. That's all it takes to lose as many pounds as possible.E. On the contrary, avoid red, yellow, and orange in your dining areas.F. In other words, it reminds you of why you're trying to lose weight in the first place.G. But you also know that most diets and quick weight-loss plans don't work as promised.三、完形填空5. It is now thirty-five years since I, as a little boy of six, was left quite alone in the world. You sent me word _______ you would give me a home and be a kind mother to me. I have never forgotten the day when I made the long_______ of ten miles to your house in North Killingworth. I can still recall my _______ when, instead of coming for me yourself, you sent servant James to _______ me.I well remember my tears and _______ as, seated high on your horse and attached tight to James, I rode of my new home. Night _______ before we finished the journey, and as it grew dark I became lonely and afraid. "Do you think she'll go to bed _______ we get there?" I asked James anxiously. "Oh, no, "he said encouragingly. "She'll _______ for you. When we get out of these woods you'll see her candle _______ in the window."________ we did ride out into the clearing, and there, sure enough, was your ________ I remember you were waiting at the door, that you put your arms close ________ me and that you lifted me—a tired and confused little buy— ________ from the horse. You had a fire burning on the hearth(炉边), a hot supper________ on the stove. After supper you took me to my new room, heard me say my prayers, and then sat beside me until I fell asleep.You probably realize why I am ________ all this to your memory. Some day soon God will take you to a new home. Don't fear the ________ for the strange journey, or the dark messenger of death who will fetch you. God can be________ to do as much for you as you were kind enough to do for me so many years ago, and you will be ________ in God's care. I shall watch you and pray for you till you are out of sight, ________ wait for the day when I shall make the same journey myself and find you waiting at the end of the road to________ me.1. A. why B. that C. how D. when2. A. journey B. tour C. ride D. adventure3. A. disappointment B. excitement C. embarrassment D. amazement4. A. fetch B. comfort C. contact D. accompany5. A. calmness B. pleasure C. contentment D. anxiety6. A. went B. dropped C. fell D. ended7. A. after B. before C. since D. when8. A. sit down B. stand out C. stay up D. come over9. A. disappearing B. standing C. fading D. shining10. A. Lately B. Shortly C. Recently D. Meanwhile11. A. heart B. mind C. candle D. gift12. A. at B. in C. for D. around13. A. down B. up C. out D. away14. A. staying B. waiting C. heating D. burning15. A. warning B. informing C. reminding D. recalling16. A. calling B. instruction C. evidence D. guidance17. A. permitted B. proved C. trusted D. asked18. A. nervous B. joyful C. desperate D. safe19. A. or rather B. in case C. and then D. let alone20. A. accept B. greet C. approve D. bother四、短文填空6. Shu Road connected Xi'an, in Shaanxi province, to Sichuan in ancient times and is more than 3,000 years old. If an adventurous holiday is 1. one is after, then a hike along Shu Road shouldn't 2. (miss).I hiked along the road last year. Certain parts of it were so narrow thateven two slim people could 3. (bare) pass each other. I 4. (bend) over from time to time to avoid bumping my head against rocks on my left.Despite the rough ground, there are many 5. (hide) delights appealing to tourist. Blue rivers and towering trees make up Shu Road's landscape. Thevaried shapes of the clouds float low, 6. (surround) the mountain in mist, which gives the Road a fairy-tale touch.A middle-aged man hiking along with us carried a big bamboo basket full of sand on his back. After taking 7. break to catch his breath, he told us the sand was intended 8. building work in higher mountains. Parting from the kind man, we headed for Zhaohua ancient town, distinguished for many historical 9. (attract). It is one of the 10. (well) preserved sites featuring elementsfrom the Three Kingdoms period(AD 220-280).五、短文改错7. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。

2019高三下学期第二次模拟英语试题试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟，试卷由四个部分组成。

其中，第一、二都分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。

第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。

注意事项：1．答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自已的姓名、座号，考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。

2．选择题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号除黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例: How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15B. ￡9.15C.￡9.18答案是B1. Where did this conversation most probably take place?A. At a concertB. At a flower shopC. At a restaurant2. When did the man get home last night?A. At 11:20B. At 11:30C. At 12:003. What can we learn about the man from the conversation?A. He's anxious to see his sisterB. He wrote to his sister last month.C. He's expecting a letter from his sister4. What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Take the next train to Manchester.B. Take the next train to LeedsC. Get off at Leeds5. What is the man’s problem?A. He can’t decide how to go to the Smith’sB. He can’t drive himselfC. He doesn’t like travelling by train第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

武汉市2019届高中毕业生五月模拟考试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制2019. 5. 10本试题卷共8页，72题。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案：C1. What time of day is it now?A. Morning.B. Afternoon.C. Evening.2. What does the woman think of the pen?A. It appears old.B. It is brand new.C. It looks modern.3. How much is a ticket to Boston?A. $42.B. $84.C. $100.4. Where does the woman advise the man to get moving boxes?A. At HomeTransfo.B. At OfficeMall.C. On Amazon.5. What does the man mean?A. The dictionary is at the usual place.B. Amy is responsible for the dictionary.C. He placed the dictionary on the shelf.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

武汉二中2019届高三五月全仿真模拟考试英语试题注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题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。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is Tina doing?A. Talking to herself.B. Making a phone call.C. Looking for a headset.2. Why to the speakers line up?A. To buy some water.B. To buy some food.C. To buy film tickets.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their trip plan.B. A hot program.C. The weather.4. What color coat does the man recommend?A. White.B. Pink.C. Green.5. How many days does the man plan to book?A. 7 days.B. 10 days.C. 17 days.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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