2019-2020年高三高考模拟试题(八) 英语 含答案

阅读理解（八）1、Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1.The passage is mainly about ________.munication typesB.the workplace atmosphereC.customs and social mannersD.living conditions and standards2.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A.They put efficiency in the first place.B.They dislike face-to-face communication.C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.3.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A.When greeting seniorsB.When meeting the host aloneC.When attending a presentationD.When dining with business partners.4.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A.In Brazil.B.In Singapore.C.In the United Arab Emirates.D.In Switzerland.2、Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include cheese rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors' lane(赛道). Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the race are wooden ones). All the competitors are served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods Festival—The Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Caribbean and China, but they all share a common addiction—food that is not just spicy(辛辣), buthot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three days every March. You might like to try a chocolate-covered habanero pepper—officially the hottest pepper in the world—or any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one thing's for sure—if you don't like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isn't for you!La Tomatina—The World's Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every August, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatina—the world's largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the week's events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoes—official fight-starters get things going by casting tomatoes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends again—and for a much-needed wash!1.In the Stilton cheese rolling competition, competitors on each team must _____.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheesee a real cheese weighing about four kilos2.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A.In New Mexico.B.In the Caribbean.C.In Australia.D.In China.3.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts _______.A.three daysB.seven daysC.less than three daysD.more than seven days4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10,000 Chinese take part in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C.Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D.An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.3 、Since I was first in China in 2012, my life, and China itself, have developed and changed a lot. My first China interaction was in 2012, when I came here with a friend. We traveled from Beijing to Hong Kong, all in 5 weeks. We had a fantastic time meeting local people, exploring beautiful places and eating delicious food. After this experience traveling across China and eating local food, I really wondered “How did I live without eating dumplings and eggplant on a weekly basis?” Well, I gues s I did, somehow, for 22 years!As my Chinese improved during my studies I became more independent and more aware of the possibilities of Waimai, or food home delivery. I suddenly noticed the thousands of Waimai drivers zooming across the roads on their motorcycles. On deep, dark Beijing winter days and rainy days, Waimai is like the holy grail and as I enjoyed my take - away dumplings I would think and laugh to myself, “How did I live before without being able to get Waimai?” Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 23 years!In mid-2015, I was back in China again for my master's degree. That's wh en I came across my first Mobike: “Oh, that’s a unique bike and surely it will get stolen soon ”, I thought as I passed on my own black bike. But one week passed and I saw it still there. Then the one Mobike sighting turned into two and three, and soon thousands and then seemingly overnight the streets of Beijing were flooded with orange and yellow wheels. Again, I pondered on how I ever lived without my shared bike account. Well, I guess I did, somehow, for 25 years!China today is a country still steeped in ancient knowledge and custom, yet one that is also bursting with new ideas and changes. Although some things will always stay the same, something else is constantly changing at a pace beyond comprehension. I’m sure as I continue my life here in Beij ing I will be swept up in the next new convenience of life that China’s rapid development is bringing out.1.According to the first paragraph, what impressed the author most might be ________.A.Chinese cultureB.Chinese foodC.Chinese peopleD.Chinese history2.The underlined words holy grail in Paragraph 2 probably means________.A.something preciousB.something deliciousC.something expensiveD.something unavailable3.What might be the author’s attitude towards Mobike after it boomed?A.Doubtful.B.CuriousC.Shocked.D.Regretful.4.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Chinese ancient wisdom has been replaced by new ideas.B.China is changing steadily and slowly.C.China will always stay as what it was.D.People in China will live a more convenient life in the future.4、Travelling by car in Switzerland is very easy, as villages and towns are very well marked and accessible. All green road signs indicate a highway or autobahn, blue signs are secondary roads and white signs back roads.*LimitationThe speed limit is 120 km/h (74 mph) on the autobahn, 80 km/h (50 mph) on secondary roads outside of towns and 50 km/h (30 mph) in towns if not indicated differently. Roadside automatic radar-triggered cameras help enforce these limits. Police are empowered to collect fines on the spot. The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear-seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 .*Getting throughFor travelers with motor-homes, it's good that even large motor-homes can travel through the mountain passes. The roads are well maintained and large enough even for trucks. Remember, Switzerland is a very small Country (ca. 250x400 km) and you can easily drive from one end to another in 3 - 5 hours if you stick to the highways. If you plan to travel to Switzerland by car, take your time, you can plan to see lots of places in a short amount of time. Plan to drive for diving's sake, and try to minimally constrain yourself with time-related issues.The mountain resort towns of Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt cannot be reached directly by private motor vehicle. Park at the railway or sky tram station and complete the journey via public transport. Trams always have priority. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Traffic going up a mountain has priority. Some mountain roads require one-way traffic during certain hours only; these hours will be posted at either end of such roads.*FuelFuel stations along expressways are usually open from 6:00 a.m. to 10pm or midnight. Outside of open hours fuel is commonly available from automatic pumps that accept 10 and 20 SwF(瑞士法郎) notes or credit cards. Many stations accept major charge cards like Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Fuel price ranges from SFr. 1.75.- to 1.95.- depending on the oil price.1.What can you know from the text?A.The mountain roads are wide enough for motor-homes or trucks to go through.B.Travelers should try to save time to cover the places of interest in Switzerland.C.Travelers can ride motor-homes to visit Braunwald, Murren, Wengen and Zermatt.D.In Switzerland people over 16 are permitted to drive.2.What might NOT be available for travelers to pay fuel in Switzerland?A.Swiss FrancsB.Ali-payC.MasterCardD.American Express3.What type of writing is this text?A.Geography posterB.An activity announcementC.Travel journalD.Travel guide5、Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say a combination of farming methods may help.Researchers wonder how to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops. American researchers say that can happen with greater use of an agricultural system called perennation. It mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants —those that return year after year.Soil scientist John Reganold says, "One of the major problems is that the soils are fairly poor in most of the regions. So how do you grow food on poor soils? There have to be food production systems that can build the soil and improve the field. ”Mr. Reganold says poor soils may have resulted from years of weathering that washed away many nutrients. He says some farmers may have done more harm than good.“They have been actually using farming practices where they’re not putting in organic matter. They're not putting in fertilizers. They can't afford those things. And it just runs the soil down. So they’re worsening the situation."The scientist says the word perennation defines three systems that are already used in Africa. The oldest of the three is called evergreen agriculture. This is where farmers plant trees with their crops. Farmers in Africa have been doing this for sixty years, but it seems to be growing in popularity.The method is gaining widespread use in countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia. The trees are planted among maize(玉米), millet or sorghum crops. They not only add nitrogen to the soil through their roots, but also through their leaves when they fall off and break down. At other times of the year, the trees can protect plants from strong sunlight.John Reganold says he knows of one woman who has had great success with perennation.“She’s a grandmother in her fifties. Her name is Rhoda Mang yan a and she started using this system about twenty years ago. And her yields initially were about a ton of maize. Now with a good year she gets four tons per hectare,four times what she was getting."1.The purpose of the passage is to ________.A.tell people how to increase productionB.introduce an agricultural system in AfricaC.introduce the oldest farming method in AfricaD.tell us how to prevent soils from being poor2.What does the underlined word “weathering” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A.Being exposed to wind and rain.B.Growing different crops.C.Being polluted severely.D.Being ploughed improperly.3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Perennation mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants.B.Poor soil is the main problem in increasing food production.C.Farmers may be more to blame for the present situation.D.American researchers first invented perennation.4.Why does John Reganold mention Rhoda Mang'yana?A.To show the method is very popular in Africa.B.Because she is an expert at farming production.C.To prove the farming method is effective.D.Because she produced more grains than anyone else in the country.6、The African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem(生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna(大草原)surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat(栖息地).It is the elephant's great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an important builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the African savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofedplant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Disappearance of African elephants.B.Forests and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C.The effect of African elephants' search for food.D.The eating habit of African elephants.2.What do es the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A.Fixing the time.B.Worsening the state.C.Improving the quality.D.Deciding the conditions.3.What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A.They result from the destruction of rain forests.B.They provide food mainly for African elephants.C.They are home to many endangered animals.D.They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.4.The passage is developed mainly by _____.A.showing the effect and then explaining the causesB.pointing out similarities and differencesC.describing the changes in space orderD.giving examples7、I read somewhere that we spend a full third of our lives waiting. But where are we doing all of this waiting, and what does it mean t o an impatient society like ours? To understand the issue, let’s take a look at three types of “waits”.The very purest form of waiting is the Watched-Pot Wait. It is without doubt the most annoying of all. Take filling up the kitchen sink(洗碗池) as an example. There is absolutely nothing you can do while this is going on but keep both eyes fixed on the sink until it’s full. During these waits, the brain slips away from the body and wanders about until the water runs over the edge of the counter and onto your socks. This kind of wait makes the waiter helpless and mindless.A cousin to the Watched-Pot Wait is the Forced Wait. This one requires a bit of discipline. Properly preparing packaged noodle soup requires a Forced Wait. Directions are very specif ic. “Bring three cups of water to boil, add mix, simmer three minutes, remove from heat, let stand five minutes.” I have my doubts that anyone has actually followed the procedures strictly. After all, Forced Waiting requires patience.Perhaps the most powerful type of waiting is the Lucky-Break Wait. This type of wait is unusual in that it is for the most part voluntary. Unlike the Forced Wait, which is also voluntary, waiting for your lucky break does not necessarily mean that it will happen.Turni ng one’s life into a waiting game requires faith and hope, and is strictly for the optimists among us. On the surface it seems as ridiculous as following the directions on soup mixes, but the Lucky-Break Wait well serves those who are willing to do it. As long as one doesn’t come to rely on it, wishing for a few good things to happen never hurts anybody.We certainly do spend a good deal of our time waiting. The next time you’re standing at the sink waiting for it to fill while cooking noodle soup that you’ll have to eat until a large bag of cash falls out of the sky, don’t be desperate. You’re probably just as busy as the next guy.1.While doing a Watched-Pot Wait, we tend to ___________.A.keep ourselves busyB.get absent-mindedC.grow anxiousD.stay focused2.What is the difference between the Forced Wait and the Watched-Pot Wait?A.The Forced Wait requires some self-control.B.The Forced Wait makes people passive.C.The Watched-Pot Wait needs directions.D.The Watched-Pot Wait engages body and brain.3.What can we learn about the Lucky-Break Wait?A.It is less voluntary than the Forced Wait.B.It doesn't always bring the desired result.C.It is more fruitful than the Forced Wait.D.It doesn't give people faith and hope.4.What does the author advise us to do the next time we are waiting?A.Take it seriously.B.Don't rely on others.C.Do something else.D.Don’t lose heart.5.The author supports his view by ____________.A.exploring various causes of "waits"B.describing detailed processes of "waits"C.analyzing different categories of "waits"D.revealing frustrating consequences of "waits"8、Anger is not wrong.I know this statement seems shocking and challenges the wildly popular “Positive Thinking” movement, which encourages us to “be full of positive energy” and“let go of our anger”.However, thetruth is that anger is just an emotion, and emotions are neither right nor wrong.We do not consciously choose them.We do, on the other hand, choose how we express our emotions and there are definitely right and wrong means of expression.The reason we're often urged to “keep a lid on” our anger is that few people ever learn proper and positive ways to express anger.Instead, we are taught that “anger is wrong”and “you should keep your anger inside”.But t hese messages don't change the fact that, for most of us, anger exists.Many popular “Positive Thinking” programmes assume that success comes from “controlling our emotions”and that this can be done by simply repeating positive statements.Interestingly, these positive slogans often include a lot of negativity. “Only losers complain!I am a winner!” is one popular saying.The belief that those who disagree with us are losers is actually quite negative and is often used as an excuse for rude language and personal attacks.When it comes to dealing with negative situations in our daily lives, the ability to reasonably express anger or disagreement is an important skill.But we must use balanced and non-violent methods to express our dissatisfaction.Frustration at unfair policies or treatment can certainly cause anger, but our anger can never be an excuse for abusing family members, damaging schools, attacking doctors or most seriously, engaging in terrorism.Instead of pretending that anger doesn't exist, we should start teaching appropriate means of dealing with anger.When we experience angry feelings in ourselves or others, what we should “let go of ” is the silly idea that we can remove anger with just a few sweet words.Instead, we should find reasonable solutions to the causes of those angry feelings.We need to accept anger as a natural emotion but stop using it as an excuse for violent and destructive behaviour.Anger isn't wrong, but failure to deal with it appropriately is.1.What is the write r's opinion about the “Positive Thinking” movement?A.It can help people control their negative feelings.B.It does not offer useful solutions for dealing with anger.C.Following such advice can improve people's chances for success.D.Most of the people who participate in such programmes are dishonest.2.The underlined expression “keep a lid on” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”.A.freely expressB.always forgiveC.hold insidepletely forget3.What information would have been useful to add to the final paragraph?A.The names of some good books that talk about anger issues.B.The viewpoints of people who hold the opposite opinion to the writer.C.Different studies that provide some evidence supporting the writer's beliefs.D.Some examples of how to deal with anger in a positive and beneficial way.4.The content of this passage is mostly based on________.A.factB.opinionC.theoryD.story答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.B; 4.D解析：1.本文是说明文,题材为社会文化类。

2019-2020年高三第八次模拟考试英语试题(详解答案)第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

第二节情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳1. basic A. trap B. flame C. active D. apartment2. jumped A. judged B. decided C. helped D. admitted3. anxious A. enrich B. blanket C. union D. university4. change A. research B. headache C. machine D. schedule5. weigh A. seize B. height C. foreign D. neighbour选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两个为多余选项。

Li Yang: Good morning, Mathew.Mathew: Good morning, Li Yang. 6Li Yang: There's still hazy today. We'll have to go to school with face masks. Mathew：7 According to the news, PM2.5 pollution is the main problem with air pollution.Li Yang: Yes, and air pollution has done harm to people's health.Mathew：So the Chinese government and Chinese people must take action to fight it. Li Yang: 8Mathew：Since PM2.5 is mainly caused by vehicles and factories, cars with large emissions (排放) should not be allowed and factories should be closelywatched.Li Yang: 9 We hope that more and more people will join us in making the blue skies return for good.Mathew: 10A. I hope so, too.B. Can you give any advice?C. I don't think so.D. What a pity!E. I agree.F. What's the weather like today?G. That's OK.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟（八）英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. China has announced its abolishing its one-child policy.What difference has it made,statistically speaking?400 million births preventedThe one-child policy,officially in place since 1979,has prevented 400 million births.Parents have faced fines and other punishments for having more children. The majority of the decrease in China's fertility rate happened in the1970s.It dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to 2.7 in 1978.Despitethe one-child policy the rate had only fallen to 1.7 by 2013.21:28-baby deaths rateSince the one-child policy was introduced,baby girls have become more likelyto die than boys.In the 1970s,according to the United Nations,60 males per 1,000 live births died under the age of one.For girls the figure was 53.In the 1980s,after the one-child policy became official,the rate for both was 36.By the 1990s,26males per 1,000 live births died before the age of one-and 33 girls.The 2000s saw 21 boys per 1,000 live births dying and 28 girls.1.16 boys born for every girlSexually selective abortions have been considered as a major cause of China's unusual imbalance.Gietel-Basten,associate professor in social policy at Oxford University,says the births of many girls are not registered if parents have broken the rule by having two children,adding officials often turn a blind eye.It's estimatedthere are now 33 million more men than women in China.4:2:1 familiesWith the ageing of China's population and the continuation of the one-child policy,a "4:2:1" home is the description given to households in which thereare four grandparent,cared for by two working age parents,who themselves have one child.By 2050,it's predicted that a quarter of China's population will be 65 or order.The predicted decline in the number of people of working age is thoughtto have persuaded the government to drop the one-child policy.1. When was the baby deaths rate for both boys and girls equal?A. In the 1970s.B. In the 1980s.C. In the 1990s.D. In the 2000s.2. What makes the one-child policy abolished accoring to the passage?A. The decline of birth rate.B. The rise of baby deaths rate.C. The change of family structure.D. The decline of working age people.3. The passage sums up the one child policy by___________ .A. numberB. exampleC. contrastD. analysis2. The giant Sequoia trees in California grip tightly into the floor,but with shallow root,with little depth.Constantly challenging the natural elements and fighting off destruction,the giant Sequoia is "king of the forest".These trees are so tall and strong that eventually they become their own worst enemy.For you see,the Sequoia can resist lightning, storm,and wind,but eventually their roots cannot support their own weight and strength.After hundreds or thousands of years,they tumble to the ground like giant skyscrapers that have fallen from their bases after powerful explosives are detonated（引爆）.In many ways,many of us are like those giant Sequoias,so proud,so bit,so strong,withstanding wind and fire,yet not allowing our roots to seek deep into life's meaning.Many people have only shallow roots in soft ground,leaving them constantly on the edge of falling over to their destruction.The first step we should take is to anchor ourselves with the firm intentionof establishing strong roots of life and belief.We must trust the ground we stand on,and allow ourselves to plant the rich seeds of passion into ourlife's soil,nurturing it with the rain of love and joy,then allowing the fertilizer to soak into the very "veins" of the roots, leading to the trunk's healthy development.We've all seen many men with a strong trunk but noroots.They place the material dimension of wealth and finance above their own roots and foundational beliefs.They become so heavy with possessions,money,and the burden of wealth that they finally fall over as the giant Sequoia uproots itself and self-destructs.1. The Sequoia is called "king of the forest" because it___________ .A. grips tightly into the forest floorB. grows to be very tall andstrongC. lives to thousands of yearsD. looks like a skyscraper2. What does the underlined word "tumble" mean?A. Explode.B. Reach.C. Build up.D. Break down.3. The writer's purpose in introducing the Sequoia is to___________ .A. tell a life truthB. encourage struggling peopleC. show the meaning of happinessD. warn people about the danger of becoming strong4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Life Is Rooted in A Strong Belief.B. Our Biggest Enemy Is Ourselves.C. The Meaning of Life.D. Build Firm Life Foundation.3. Many people rush into the commitment of bringing home a four-legged family member ,only to find out that they are not ready for a pet.This often resultsin the dog being turned over to a shelter where it may not find anotherhome.This can be avoided if potential pet owners take the time to figure outif they are truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.Being a responsible pet owner involves a financial commitment that goesbeyond buying dog food.There are also parasite（寄生虫）prevention,boarding costs while traveling and the cost to care for the pet should it become ill or injured.That is not to say that one must be rich in order to have a dog,but it is important to be prepared for the expenses that come with being a pet owner. Another consideration is the time commitment.An owner away from home for 14 hours every day is not an ideal situation for a dog.A potential dog owner must also consider the time it takes to care for his or her pet,the time it takesto feed,walk,play with,bathe and clean up.Also,dogs require attention.Be prepared to spend time each day petting and playing with it.Dogs are dogs,and will act like dogs.This includes barking,digging,having accidents in the house and,possibly, destroying some of the owner's prized possessions,such as furniture,shoes and cell phones.If the above would causean owner to want to get rid of the dog,then he or she is not yet ready to be a pet owner.Many wonderful pets end up in shelters simply because they actedlike dogs!1. Who might be qualified to be a dog owner according to the text?A. Kari,a teacher who works eight hours a day.B. Jim,who has a daughter sensitive to dog's smell.C. Dick,a jobless teenager who can hardly pay his rent.D. Steven,a business man who travels a lot on business.2. To be a responsible dog owner you need to do all the followingEXCEPT___________ .A. buying dog food and feeding itB. taking it to hospital when necessaryC. spending time each day playing with itD. finding a shelter for it when you are bored with it3. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph probably mean?A. Rush to adopt a dog formally.B. Commit to buy a dog and take it home.C. Run into a pet shelter and take one home so quickly.D. Decide to be a pet owner without thinking about it carefully.4. What might be the best title for the text?A. Dogs Are DogsB. Ready for a Pet?C. Have Time for a Dog?D. Pets Are Family Members4. I had a great time this past summer visiting Stone Mountain Park with my twin grandsons.I had the opportunity to spend the day with them seeing the various sights and attractions.One thing that my grandsons had really wantedto do that particular day was to climb to the top of the mountain.Stone Mountain isn't a particularly tall mountain and fortunately has walking trails to the top,but for two 5-year-olds,along with grandpa,it's a formidable task. Since my grandson's enthusiasm was much greater than mine,I decided to start the slow walk up the mountain. The beginning part of the trail was slow and gradual.It seemed like we were taking forever to climb just a shortdistance,but I had to remind myself that it took 3 of their steps to equal 1of mine,so I found myself walking ahead of them,then having to stop and let them catch up,over and over again.I was tired and sweaty,just wanting to get to the top of the mountain so I could rest well before starting my way back.I learned early on during our walk that this wasn't going to be the case.We had to stop and look at every large rock with someone's name carved in it.We looked at unusual plant formations.We examined large trees and we explored small rock overhangs that reminded thekids of caves.My grandsons viewed the walk as an exciting adventure.Climbingthe mountain was a trial to me but my grandsons were not focused at all on the trial of climbing the mountain;they were simply enjoying the journey of the walk.I know when I face a trial in life,I tend to always think of the problem.I want the trial to be over quickly and let life get back to normal.What can Ilearn during the course of the trial? At some point,the trial will be over and we'll be joyous for sure.However,the real joy should not be that the trial's over,but I am celebrating what I learned during the journey.1. What does the underlined word "formidable" in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Relaxing.B. Meaningful.C. Strange.D. Difficult.2. What can we know from Paragraph 2?A. The writer kept challenging his grandsons to catch up with him.B. Old as the writer was,he walked much faster than his grandsons.C. The writer and his grandsons walked up the mountain very fast at the beginning.D. The writer was more eager to climb to the top of the mountain than his grandsons.3. Why did the writer only want to reach the mountain top?A. To have a good rest.B. To get a better view.C. To enjoy unusual plants.D. To see large rocks carved with names.4. What can be the best title of the text?A. A tiring day spent with grandsons.B. Joy coming from mountain-climbing.C. A life lesson learnt from grandsons.D. Learning to enjoy the journey.二、七选五5. 1. What we consider polite at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.Don't be regarded rude or disrespectful on your travels.Gift giving should be a happy,positive experience. 2. Giving sharp,pointy objects as gifts is considered unlucky.Be careful when presenting flowers to a friend or a business partner in Russia.Yellow blooms suggest cheat or a relationship breakup. 3. Writing cards or notes while visiting South Korea,be mindful of your pen's ink color. Writing a person's name in red ink traditionally suggests that the person has passed away.4. If you are invited to someone's home for a meal,it's recommended that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the requested time.When having a meal in Egypt,don't use the salt shaker（调味瓶）which means that you find the meal terrible.Japan is a very polite nation,and their politeness extends to the mealtime use of chopsticks. According to Japanese custom,it's considered ill-mannered to point or play with chopsticks. 5. Using the end that touches your mouth is extremely offensive（冒犯的）,not to mention the fact that it's unhygienic（不卫生的）.A.When selecting a present in the Netherlands,don't buy kitchen knives or scissors.B.Punctuality is considered to be good manners all over the world.C.When traveling,it's important to learn about the customs of the global village.D.Red carnations（康乃馨）are usually presented to Mothers.E.While eating,use the opposite end of your chopsticks to secure food from a shared plate.F.Being early or on time is viewed as being rude in Venezuela.G.Traditionally,red carnations are placed on the tombs of the dead.三、完形填空6. The most important lesson I learned in high school had nothing to do with maths or American history.It came at graduation,several minutes before I left Miramonte High School.I was rather shy back then,content to ____ around with my few friends and to concentrate on my ____ I was doing so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect scores and enough ____ to go to college.But my good record soon became a ____ to my well-being.In early June of senior year,the headmaster called me into his office.He asked me to give a leave-taking speech at graduation.I looked at him,my heart ____ fast.This was the ____ for my hard work?I said something,but not very clearly,and hurried away from the office.I was ____ about the decision,finally agreeing to compromise.I wasn't the only speaker—I would ____ the honor with five other students.Still,it was doubtful whether the task was ____ me.How in the world would I give a speech to hundreds of people?Graduation day soon arrived and,as ____ ,I was nervous.I'd been practicing my speech for days,and I had it ____ . But I had never been so ____ in mylife.The first half hour of the ceremony passed,and then my ____ came.My name was announced.I managed to reach the platform without falling down.But within minutes,I finished my speech, ____ back to my seat and feeling unsatisfied with my performance.Now I still have the ____ of that speech.My voice trembled a little,but ____it was clear and strong.I'm proud of that tape.I achieved something I'd never____ —I spoke in front of hundreds of people. ____ I didn't realize it at the time,the successful completion of that speech gave me the ____ to participatein class at college,to give oral reports, and to eventually break free of my____ .I would never have chosen to give a speech at graduation.But I am glad Idid.I know it may well turn out to be one of my shining moments.1. A. hang B. look C. turn D. run2. A. characters B. interests C. games D. subjects3. A. money B. credits C. time D. standards4. A. luck B. benefit C. fear D. solution5. A. burning B. breaking C. aching D. beating6. A. punishment B. reward C. arrangement D. sympathy7. A. doubtful B. optimistic C. generous D. hesitant8. A. share B. bring C. spare D. give9. A. about B. for C. upon D. beyond10. A. known B. hoped C. expected D. planned11. A. thrown B. printed C. memorized D. completed12. A. interested B. terrified C. excited D. disappointed13. A. moment B. clay C. chance D. decision14. A. passing B. handing C. heading D. returning15. A. picture B. tape C. paper D. word16. A. partially B. immediately C. frankly D. mostly17. A. dreamed B. made C. decided D. requested18. A. Because B. When C. Although D. Unless19. A. respect B. confidence C. freedom D. excuse20. A. shyness B. pride C. stupidity D. courage四、短文填空7. In the USA the high school graduation ceremony is of great 1. (important).12th-grade students,or seniors,who are about 17 or 18 yearsold,look forward to 2. (attend) this event.The graduation ceremony itself takes place at the end of May or beginning of June, 3. usually includes music, awards,and a guest speaker.After the speeches,students walk to the front of the room to receive their diplomas from the headmaster.Students start preparing for graduation a long time before it 4. (happen).They order rings designed 5. (especial) for their class.6. tradition is to have their photographs taken.These photographs are usedfor the class year book,which is a 7. (print) book about all the students in the school.Students have special cards called announcements printed to send to friends and relatives to tell them about their graduation.The cards often include an 8. (invite) to the ceremony.If you receive it,you should send a present 9. money to the graduate.A few weeks before the ceremony, the students 10. (measure) for the cap that they will wear at the ceremony.After the ceremony,families usually have graduation parties for friends andrelatives.It's a day and a night that high school seniors remember for a long time.五、短文改错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短文。

2019-2020学年北京市第八中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAs the MOOC craze continues to explode, anyone interested in taking an online course faces a tricky question: Which course to take? Here are five aspects that you should consider before you start.(1)What is your learning style?Many MOOCs are video-based. Other courses use presentation formats. Some also require participation in group work. If you want to stay motivated during your course, think about how you enjoy learning.Are you a visual learner, preferring to use images to understand a topic? If so, a video-based course will work well for you. If you are a verbal learner who gains new information by speaking and writing, try a text-based course with lots of note-taking. Social learners, meanwhile, will thrive in forum discussions and project-based assessment.(2)Are you ready to become a full-time student?Be realistic about the time that you can commit to your online studies. Participating in an online course can take as much time and commitment as a class-based program. Check the course requirements and make a plan around your current schedule.(3) Does the course really meet your needs?Whether you are interested in a professional qualification or want to take a personal development course like yoga, there is a MOOC for you. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of taking lots of free courses in everything that you ever wanted to learn. Before you start a course, think about the end goal. Is the course aimed at beginners or advanced learners? Why do you need this qualification?(4) Do you need a support group?Some people learn best from seeing how others approach the problem. If you are such as learner, you will need to supplement your online lessons with an in-person support group.(5) What kind of certification will you get?Take time to find out what kind of certification is available upon completion of the course, and how you can prove your learning to others - for example, certificates, transcripts or digital badges.1. What kind of MOOC's does the author recommend to verbal learners?A. A video-based course.B. A text-based course.C. A forum-based discussion.D. A project-based assessment.2. What kind of learners need an in-person support group?A. Learners who prefer individual work.B. Learners who are in great need of a certificate.C. Learners who are too busy to become a full-time student.D. Learners who learn best from observing how others address the problem.3. What is the passage mainly about?A. Picking the right MOOC's for you.B. Deciding your learning style.C. Taking the right course you need.D. Choosing a suitable support group.BA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration from real-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.4. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.5. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.6. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.7. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.CLast summer, I spent four months working in France, where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didn’t have Wi-Fi. I wasn’t looking forward to it.I soon discovered, however, that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there. I couldn’t enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer, social media sites, keeping up to date with the news, or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didn’t, however, spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It was only a five minute walk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure. It made me think , though , how unnecessary it can be , how unnecessarily we rely on it—how we perhaps rely on it too much. As a person, I was more sociable. I spent more time with my housemates instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I did other things that I wouldn’t necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure. I read more, I cooked meals for my friends, and I even tidied up more often. Dare I say it; I learned how to live without Wi-Fi. Dare I say it; I found it was easier than I had imagined.8. What was the writer’s first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?A. Unexpected.B. Angry.C. Shocked.D. Depressed.9. How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A. By writing regularly.B. By text message.C. By video calls.D. By telegram.10. What was the writer’s life like without Wi-Fi?A. Dull.B. Lonely.C. Active.D. Relaxing.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A life without Wi-FiB. Different views on the InternetC. The disadvantages of Wi-FiD. How to use the InternetDNow most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reach their highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!12. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?A. More bonuses.B. The flexible working time.C. Working for long hours.D. Working in a relaxing way.13. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A. Were most sleepy.B. Were most flexible.C. Worked at their own pace.D. Worked at their best.14. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.B. People are more productive in the morning.C. Some people like to expand their working hours.D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.15. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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2. It was dark. We decided to ______for the night at a farmhouse.A. put awayB. put downC. put upD. put on 解析：put away收好，保存好(2)把…放在⼀边 put down 写下，记下;镇压 put up留sb过夜;举起 put on 穿上 3. Her sister has become a lawyer, she wanted to be.A.whoB.thatC.whatD.which 解析：which引导定语从句，修饰先⾏词a lawyer 4. The driver was at ___ loss when ____ word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.A. a; /B. a; theC. the; theD. /; / 解析：at a loss茫然，不知所措 word 表“消息，信息”为⽆冠词名词 Word came that… 消息传来说…… 5. Europe has achieved more in controlling the AIDS virus than Asia in the past ten years, _________ the number of people infected with the virus is going up sharply.A. whenB. thatC. so thatD. where 解析：where= in which引导定语从句，修饰先⾏词Asia ，即“在亚洲被病毒感染的⼈数⼀直在急剧上升。

2019-2020年高考仿真试卷英语（附答案）第一卷（共110分）I. Listening prehension(30分，每题1.5分)Part A: Short conversationsDirections: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in you paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. (A) In the cafeteria (B) On the train.(C) At the theatre (D) On the bus2. (A) Red (B) Blue (C) Yellow. (D) Green3. (A) Played the piano (B) Went to a concert.(C) Wrote some letters (D) Practised singing.4. (A) Customer and salesman. (B) Student and teacher.(C) Patient and doctor (D) Child and parent.5. (A) She doesn't agree with the man. (B) She likes cooking for herself(C) She likes eating in a school canteen (D) She never cooks for herself.6. (A) Two dollars (B) Four dollars (C) Eight dollars (D) Ten dollars.7. (A) He enjoyed his new camera.(B) He left his camera at the airport.(C) He left his camera in his friend's car.(D) He lost his camera on his trip.8. (A) Cold (B) Warm (C) Hot (D) Mild9. (A) A plumber (B) An electrician(C) A salesman (D) A policeman.10. (A) By car (B) By plane (C) By train (D) By busPart B: Longer conversationsDirections: In Part B, you will hear two longer conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked two questions. The conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 and 12 are based on the following conversation:11. (A) An exhibition of painting (B) An apple(C) A modern jazz band (D) An opera.12. (A) An instrument. (B) A concert (C) A theatre (D) A cityQuestions 13 and 14 are based on the following conversation:13. (A) His telephone bill is too high (B) He's moving out of town.(C) He has been ill (D) He's been seeing a doctor14. (A) Buying a heater (B) Calling the weather service.(C) Wearing winter clothes (D) Calling the woman in the morning.Part C: PassagesDirections : In Part C, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage15. (A) 1921 (B) 1621 (C) Last November (D) On Thursday.16. (A) American Indians (B) English stemlers.(C) The black people (D) English natives17. (A) Apple pie (B) Roast turkey.(C) Indian pudding (D) Sweet potatoes.Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage:18. (A) They used simple words.(B) They used signs(C) They rubbed their stomachs(D) They didn't municate with each other.19. (A) As soon as there were human beings(B) About a hundred thousand years ago.(C) About a million years ago.(D) About ten million years ago.20. (A) Words that were simple and short in pronunciation.(B) Words that stood for things people met with every day.(C) Words that were names of important things in life.(D) All of the above.II. Grammar (20分，每题1分)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentence there are four choices marked (A) (B) (C) and(D). Choose the one answer that best pletes the sentence.21. As far as I know, they spent _______ winter of 1999 in _______ UK.(A) the…the (B) /…/ (C) the…/ (D) /…the22. He is wearing ________ shoes today, which is quite unusual.(A) Italian black leather (B) black Italian leather(C) black leather Italian (D) leather Italian black23. Some women think it is men's business to earn money and ______ to spend it.(A) they (B) their (C) them (D) theirs.24. He claimed _______ in the restaurant last Sunday.(A) being badly treated (B) to be treated badly(C) to have been badly treated (D) being treated badly25. _________ can properly be called a clock always strikes the hours on a bell.(A) Anything (B) All that (C) Which (D) It26. I couldn't help but ______ that it was a mistake to lend him the money.(A) think (B) thought (C) to think (D) thinking27. There will e a day when all of us will be living in cities quite unlike ______ of the present.(A) that (B) ones (C) those (D) the ones28. To help support the family, Tom takes on much more work than ______ good for her.(A) is (B) to be (C) which is (D) that is29. I think they failed to acplish the task, ______?(A) do I (B) don't I (C) did they (D) didn't they30. Henry would rather his mother______ in the school where he is studying.(A) not work (B) not worked (C) didn't work (D) not to work31. The mechanic was surprised at the poor condition of the car _________.(A) to have serviced (B) having serviced(C) to be serviced (D) being serviced32. Her fear of flying was _______ she always managed to travel by train or by boat.(A) such that (B) such as (C) so that (D) so as33. Just after finishing the washing-up, _____.(A) the door bell rang (B) Susan heard the door bell ring(C) someone knocked at the door (D) the door bell was rung34. ________, he still couldn't afford it.(A) Cheap although the puter was (B) Cheap as the puter was(C) As the puter was cheap (D) However cheap was the puter35. The meeting was to _______ at nine o'clock, but the chairman had not turned up by ten.(A) start (B) be starting (C) have started (D) be started36. A proposal has been put forward ____ a debate _____ between the boys and the girls.(A) which…is held (B) that…be held(C) that…will be (D) when…to be held37. It is unbelievable that a well-behaved gentleman ______ be so rude to a lady.(A) will (B) may (C) must (D) should38. _______ at the top of the TV Tower, people below look like ants.(A) Standing (B) To stand (C) Stand (D) If you stand39. After ______ seemed a long time, the patient came to and opened his eyes.(A) it (B) what (C) where (D) that40. He was so careful that not a single mistake _______ in the test.(A) he made (B) he had ever made(C) did he make (D) he ever madeIII. Vocabulary (10分，每题1分)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked (A) (B) (C) and(D). Choose the one answer that best pletes the sentence.41. I have a number of _____ to make about the management of the hotel.(A) claims (B) plaints (C) observations (D) discoveries42. I'm sorry I have to decline your invitation because of a ______ appointment.(A) former (B) last (C) previous (D) normal43. To be honest, I don't quite_____ with you some views on the matter.(A) agree (B) share (C) include (D) admit44. I think a cold drink can ______ you after your long hot journey.(A) recover (B) refresh (C) relieve (D) relax45. The bad weather ______ our visit to Shakespeare's birthplace and Oxford University(A) damaged (B) destroyed (C) spoiled (D) harmed46. He's _______ working in Germany as a representative of a Chinese pany.(A) lately (B) recently (C) presently (D) likely47. As we all know, the Internet will let people have ______ to huge amounts of information from their own homes.(A) entrance (B) way (C) means (D) access48. His speech was so confusing that I could hardly make any _____ of it.(A) meaning (B) understanding (C) sense (D) explanation49. we cannot work all the time if we are going to _______ good health and enjoy life.(A) maintain (B) continue (C) hold (D) remain50. The mother's face______ when she answered the phone from his son abroad.(A) cleared up (B) cleaned up (C) cheered up (D) chased upIV. Cloze(30分，每题2分)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked (A) (B) (C) and (D) . Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.AIt is the duty of every man to work. The lazy man wastes his time, and his __51__ is of no use to himself or to others. The man who is too lazy to work is the man who is __52__ most ready to beg or to steal. Everyone when he is young should learn some useful work.But it is not __53__ that one should learn some kind of work. He should work hard, and not waste his spare minutes or half hours. ＂Work while you work and play while you play＂is as good a __54__ for young people as for old.There is no __55__ aid to diligence than the habit of early rising, and this, like all other good habits, and must make easily __56__ in youth.There is an English saying ＂Lost time never returns＂. This __57__ that everybody must be diligent, and must make good use of his time. One must study hard when he is young, so that he may succeed in his __58__ and bee useful to his country.I have __59__ heard that those who are diligent will bee beggars, but I know that lazy fellows will bee beggars. Therefore, I should say that diligence is the __60__ of success.51. (A) work (B) life (C) body (D) idea52. (A) likely (B) rarely (C) generally (D) luckily53. (A) true (B) enough (C) effective (D) difficult54. (A) lesson (B) advice (C) instruction (D) rule55. (A) better (B) other (C) more (D) less56. (A) gained (B) grown (C) existed (D) formed57. (A) means (B) shows (C) illustrates (D) suggests58. (A) childhood (B) study (C) life (D) youth59. (A) often (B) always (C) sometimes (D) never60. (A) way (B) road (C) mother (D) fatherBA bank is an organization which does various jobs. Because of the __61__ and importance of the work it undertakes, a bank is __62__ part of modern industrial society. It enables its __63__ toplete most of their business then and __64__.A bank is a place where money can be deposited (存入) and __65__ safely. If your house __66__, you will lose the money you keep at home. But if you deposit your money in the bank you will not lose your money.A bank is also __67__ which lends money and receives interest for the money it lends. And when it __68__ money from its depositors, it pays them interest. On __69__, the bank makes a profit out of these __70__.61. (A) advancement (B) variety (C) regularity (D) necessity62. (A) a large (B) the central (C) a useful (D) an essential63. (A) lawyers (B) employees (C) customers (D) owners64. (A) there (B) leave (C) satisfied (D) all65. (A) made (B) worked (C) kept (D) felt66. (A) is pulled down (B) burns down (C) collapses (D) is broken into67. (A) a place (B) a building (C) a house (D) an organization68. (A) receives (B) borrows (C) lends (D) spends69. (A) balance (B) the contrary (C) an average (D) credit70. (A) things (B) plans (C) programs (D) activitiesV. Reading prehensionDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by the three or four questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked (A) (B) (C) and (D) . Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AD day is a term used to stand for the starting day of a campaign or planned series of actions. When the secret starting date is unknown, secret or subject to change, D day is the reference point which helps planners arrange every step of a campaign. For example, the day before D day is D-1; the day after: D+1, D+2 and so on.The letter D here stands for Day, so D day actually means Day day. More monly the term has a military usage. In fact, it came into being during the First World War, but it was during the Second that D day got its mon usage.The beginning of the end of the Second World War was the allied landing of Europe, and D day was its starting date. After months of careful planning, the exact day was fixed for June5,1994. Because of impossible weather conditions, at the minute the landing was put off until the following day.71. If a man-made satellite is planned to launch on August 1st , but for some reason, it is launched on July 29th, then according to the passage, the day is ______,(A) D-2 (B) D-3 (C) D+2 (D) D+372. The allied landing of Europe_______.(A) brought the Second World War to an end(B) started the Second World War(C) took place on the day D-1(D) was the end of the Second World War73. Why was the landing of Europe put off in the Second World War?(A) Because it had been carelessly planned(B) Because it was fine that day.(C) Because it wasn't suitable for attacking that day.(D) Because it was raining that day.74. Which of the following is true according to the passage?(A) D day is a term used only in a campaign.(B) D day is helpful for people to plan something to be happening.(C) In fact, the term D day is June 5, not June 6(D) June 1st, Children's Day can be called D day.BAcadia National Park5 miles S of Hardor Via Rte. Season from about May 10 to October 15. Likely to be crowded July 1 to August 31! 4-day camping limiting. 3335 tent sites in woods, open fields near shore. Food three miles away. Swim (salt and fresh) with easy drive.75. Most people choose to go there during the period of ______.(A) May to July (B) July to October (C) July to August (D) June to September76. The people who stay there live ______.(A) with selected families (B) indoors(C) in hotels (D) outside in tents77. If you want to go for a swim, you can get to the pools or the sea after _____.(A) a long drive (B) a hard drive (C) a short drive (D) a 5- minute driveCA man shot Martin Luther King in Atlanta on 4th April 1968. He drove a white Ford car. Who was he ? The police found ＂Harvey Lowmeyer's ＂gun and ＂John Willard's ＂shirt, and then the white car. It was ＂Eric Starvo Galt's＂car. So what was this man's real name? The marks on the shirt and the car sent the F. B. I. to Los Angeles. 300 detectives questioned people. At last one found a photograph of ＂Galt＂. Then detectives in Atlanta found a fingerprint. It was on a map in ＂Galt＇s＂room in a small hotel. One fingerprint was enough.James Earl Ray's fingerprint was already on the F. B. I. cards. The police watched railway stations, hotels and airports. 3000 detectives were trying to find Ray---without success.The Canadian police were helping, too. They looked at 240,000 photographs in their Passport Office. Then they found one of ＂Ramon George Sneyd＂. ＂We gave this man a passport last month,＂they said. ＂He went to London on 2nd May. ＂The man was wearing thick glasses, but he looked like Ray. Then on 8th June, a detective at London Airport saw Sneyd's name on a passenger list.It was the end of the biggest manhunt in history. The F. B. I. spent 1.4 million dollars, but they got their man.78. The key of settling the case was probably the murderer's _______.(A) car (B) fingerprint (C) gun (D) shirt79. It took the police _______ to catch the murderer.(A) 65 days (B) 8 weeks (C) 2 months (D) 2 years80. Which of the following is NOT true?(A) Harvey Lowmeyer when he bought his gun(B) John Willard when he paid for the car(C) Eric Starvo Galt when he lived in Los Angeles(D) James Earl Ray when he came to Atlanta81. Which was the murderer's real name ?(A) Ramon George Sneyd. (B) James Earl Ray(C) Eric Starvo Galt (D) John WillardDHow can we get rid of garbage() ? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now empty land is scarce. However, more and more garbage is produced each year, but garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas: but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels(). As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as would be produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil.But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scraps and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air. Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.82. Which of the following is NOT fossil fuel?(A) Natural gas (B) Petroleum (C) Coal (D) Tide83. People used to depose garbage by ______.(A) turning garbage into useful fossil fuel(B) burning garbage or dumping it on empty land(C) separating garbage into three types(D) shipping garbage into sea or ocean84. Why should we use garbage as an energy source?(A) Because our fossil fuel supplies are limited(B) Because garbage is more useful than fossil fuels(C) Because burning garbage can save a lot of money for us(D) Because empty land is getting more and more scarce.85. What do you think the next paragraph will talk about?(A) Some other methods of turning garbage into treasure(B) Some other benefits we can get from burning garbage(C) How much garbage we can make use of in the world(D) How to separate food scraps and paper from garbage that do not burn easily.第二卷（共40分）VI. Translation (15分，每题3分)Direction: Translate the following sentences in English, using the words or phrases given in the brackets.１．众所周知，青看被看做是祖国的未来。

2019-2020年高三第八次模拟考试英语试题(详解答案)第一节语音知识（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

第二节情景对话（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据对话情境和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

选项中有两个为多余选项。

1. basic A. trap B. flame C. active D. apartment2. jumped A. judged B. decided C. helped D. admitted3. anxious A. enrich B. blanket C. union D.university4. change A. research B. headache C. machine D. schedule5. weigh A. seize B. height C. foreign D. neighbourLi Yang: Good morning, Mathew.Mathew: Good morning, Li Yang. 6Li Yang: There's still hazy today. We'll have to go to school with face masks.Mathew： 7 According to the news, PM2.5 pollution is the main problem with air pollution.Li Yang: Yes, and air pollution has done harm to people's health. Mathew：So the Chinese government and Chinese people must take action to fight it.Li Yang: 8Mathew：Since PM2.5 is mainly caused by vehicles and factories, cars with large emissions (排放) should not be allowed and factories shouldbe closely watched.Li Yang: 9 We hope that more and more people will join us in making the blue skies return for good.Mathew: 10A. I hope so, too.B. Can you give any advice?C. I don't think so.D. What a pity!E. I agree.F. What's the weather like today?G. That's OK.第三节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

2019-2020学年北京市第八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AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...4. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.5. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.6. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.7. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.CSome of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Theresearchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?A. Weather patterns.B. Salt crystals.C. Wet conditions.D. Drought Periods.9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?A. Worried.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Positive.11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.DThere are 195 countries in the world today but almost none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? It’s such a popular color1 today. Why would no country use it in their flag? The answer is really quite simple. Purple was just for too expensive.The color1 purple has been associated with royalty power and wealth for centuries. Queen Elizabeth I forbade anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s high status comes from the rarity and cost of the dye (染料)originally used to produce it. Fabric traders got the dye from a small sea snail (海螺)that was only found in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean. More than 10,000 snails were needed to create just one gram of purple; not to mention a lot of work went into producing the dye, which made purple dye so expensive.Since only wealthy rulers could afford to buy and wear the color1 , it became associated with the royal family. Sometimes, however, the dye was too expensive even for royalty. Third century Roman Emperor Aurelio famously wouldn’t allow his wife to buy a scarf made from purple silk because it cost three times its weight in gold. A singlepound of dye cost three pounds of gold, which equals 56,000 dollars today. Therefore, even the richest countries couldn’t spend that much having purple on their flags.The dye became more accessible to lower-class about a century and a half ago. In 1856, 18-year-old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a man-made purple compound (化合物)while attemptingto produce an anti-malaria drug. He noticed that the compound could be used to dye fabrics, so he patented the dye, manufactured it and got rich. Purple dye was then mass-produced so everybody could afford it.Till now, a handful of new national flags have been designed and a few of them have chosen to use purple in their flag. So don’t be making any bets just yet.12. Why was color1 purple expensive in the past?A. Because only royal families were allowed to wear purple.B. Because it took a long time to get purple dye from gold.C. Because purple was worth as much as its weight in gold.D. Because purple dye used to be rare and hard to produce.13. Why did Roman Emperor Aurelio forbid his wife to buy a purple scarf?A. Because of poor quality.B. Because of long tradition.C. Because of bad taste.D. Because of high price.14. What is purple's situation now?A. Purple has been widely used on national flags.B. Purple dye is now affordable to ordinary people.C. Royal family stop using purple because it’s toocommon.D. Fewer snails are used to produce purple dye than before.15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. No Purple Flags?B. Purple vs GoldC. How to Produce Purple Dye?D. The Birth of Purple Color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。

绝密★启用前北京市第八中学2019年高三高考仿真模拟英语试题注意事项：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：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共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。

Diets have changed in China — and so too has its top crop. Since 2011，the country 1 (grow) more corn than rice. Corn production has jumped nearly 125 percent over 2 past 25 years，while rice has increased only 7 percent. A taste for meat is 3 (actual) behind the change: An important part of its corn is used to feed chickens，pigs，and cattle. Another reason for corn’s rise:The government encourages farmers to grow corn instead of rice 4 (improve) water quality. Corn uses less water 5 rice and creates less fertilizer(化肥) runoff. This switch has decreased 6 (pollute) in the country’s major lakes and reservoirs and made drinking water safer for people.According to the World Bank，China accounts for about 30 percent of total 7 (globe) fertilizer consumption. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005 — when the government 8 (start) a soil-testing program 9 gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers —and 2011，fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons. That prevented the emission(排放) of 51.8 million tons of carbon dioxide. China’s approach to protecting its environment while 10 (feed) its citizens "offers useful lessons for agriculture and food policymakers worldwide，" says the bank’s Juergen V oegele.第二节完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2019-2020年高三下学期八校联考英语试题含答案本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共130分，考试用时100分钟。

答题时，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。

答题时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. --- We have booked a room for today and tomorrow.--- __________________ , sir.A．At your service B．I’ll checkC．It’s all right D．My pleasure2. --- Mum, have you seen my mobile phone?---______ you bought last week? I’m afraid I haven’t seen it.A．That B．ItC．The one D．One3. Life is harder for Senior Three students throughout China．Hardly _____ endless exercises or tests．A．does everyday go by with B．any day goes by withC．everyday goes by without D．does any day go by without4. ---We'd better go downstairs right now for lunch.--- _______________ They serve food 24 hours a day.A. Hurry up!B. Take your time.C. No way!D. It doesn’t matter.5. At minus 130℃，a living cell can be ________ for one thousand years.A．preserved B．protectedC．spread D．developed6. —Have you persuaded him?—Yes. After hours of discussion, I___________ to reason him into accepting the new plan.A. managedB. would manageC. have managedD. had managed7. A traffic regulation released in a foreign country states that passengers sharing a car with a drunken driver _____ be punished together with the driver himself.A. shallB. mustC. canD. will8. _____in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the money in the car.A. WaitingB. Having waitedC. To waitD. To have waited9. How happy we are！The winter holiday we have been looking forward ____soon.A. has eB. to have eC. to ingD. to will e10. John told me he’d like to go hiking with me, his voice _______joy.A. was heavy withB. heavy withC. was full ofD. full with11. It is said that people in that area have little ________ to recreational activities such as watching TV or seeing films.A. avenueB. edgeC. exposureD. access12. Never believe anything _____ any other person has believed it.A. becauseB. unlessC. thatD. once13.--- Mike went to the hospital alone.---If he ________me about it, I would have gone with himA. should tellB. toldC. had toldD. tells14. The government has_______ a series of policies and measures to ensure the improvementin living standards.A. put downB. put outC. put offD. put forward15. As was known to all, John had broken his promise ___ he would stay with us for sometime .A. whenB. whichC. thatD. what第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。