2020安徽江南十校4月联考英语试题答案解析

安徽省江淮十校2019-2020学年高三第二次联考英语试题注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息；2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。

第I卷（选择题）一、阅读理解In addition to being open to opposite opinions, here are some techniques that could help broaden the way you think.Respect DifferenceThe mere presence of individuals from different backgrounds with different points of view in your everyday life creates an atmosphere in which people can better respond to change. Change EnvironmentsA change in your everyday life may provide the force needed to change the direction of your thinking. For some people, small changes might help reorganize your desk or take a new route to work, whereas for others, more adjustments are required.Shirt into PositivityUnlike negative emotions that bring about specific reactions, positive emotions prompt us to broaden our attention, explore our environment, and open ourselves to absorbing information. Take a few moments to think about the things in your life that are going well and for which you are grateful; this will automatically brighten your mood-and free your brain. Look as if You’ve Never SeenA Zen Buddhist concept for approaching even routine situations as if you were encountering them for the first time, “beginner’s mind” allows you to remain open to new experiences despite any expertise you may have. For instance, when you brush your teeth, take a moment to look at the toot hbrush as if you’ve never laid eyes on such an object and notice its color and shape. Think about the flavor of the toothpaste and notice how your mouth feels as you move the brush back and forth.1．What may be the benefit of small changes in life?A．Reduc ing one’s workload.B．Focusing one’s attention.C．Leading to adjustments. D．Better responding to changes.2．How can you find something new in routine situation?A．By shifting into positivity. B．By respecting difference.C．By changing environments. D．By loo king as if you’ve never seen. 3．What’s the purpose of the article?A．To introduce skills of broadening one’s thinking.B．To compare the attitudes to thinking.C．To give advice on thinking positively.D．To explain the reasons for being open.Avoiding the worst effects of climate change will require action. But it’s hard to take action when you don’t even know there’s a problem. Around the world, only half of adults understand that humans are causing climate change through activities that produce greenhouse gases. But the picture is different for kids. Previous work has shown that children are more engaged and more knowledgeable than adults are about climate change. The question is, can we harness this to make a difference?“We had come across this idea that kids are capable of influencing their parents. And when we say influence, we really mean just teaching them.” said Daniella Lawson, a social scientist at NC State University. “That’s what we set out to really investigate: can we design things in such a way that kids are able to teach their parents about climate change. A parent is willing and able to listen to their children speaking to them instead of just an adult on the street or a different climate communicator. ”To test the idea, Lawson set up a wildlife-based climate course for kids. This approach was based on previous courses, but the team added a twist: involving the parents. First, parents were invited to come along to an event that formed a part of the course. An d that’s not all. “So we also had students interview their parents. And this interview never mentioned climate change specifically. But it had questions like: how have you seen the weather change over the last five to ten years? Do you believe the sea level is rising? How do you think that could impact our communities?”The study showed that the course did indeed increase concern about climate change: notjust among the kids, but their parents too. And there were some surprising findings in the results. These findings come at a time when more kids are becoming climate activists. And Lawson says that her study shows just how persuasive young people’s voices can be. 4．What does the underlined word “harness” in paragraph one refer to?A．Adopt. B．Accumulate.C．Review. D．Control.5．What can be learned from the first paragraph?A．Effective actions have been taken to deal with climate change.B．Most adults have realized the climate damages caused by themselves.C．Children better adults in the area of climate change and its effects.D．Adults and children will cooperate to deal with climate change.6．About climate change teaching, which one will Daniella Lawson most probably agree with? A．Kids can be taught by adults.B．Adults can learn from the kids.C．Climate communicators are more professional.D．Parents are more likely to consult street adults.7．What can be learned about the course?A．The course involved is completely new.B．Interviews and questionnaires are necessary in the course.C．Adults and kids study separately during the course.D．The course is relatively effective in climate education.It was New Year’s night. An aged man was standing at a window. Few more hopeless people than himself now moved towards their certain goal-the tomb. He had already passed sixty of the age leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and regrets.The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrances of the two roads. One leading to a peaceful, sunny place covered with flowers and fruits; the other leading to a deep dark cave which was endless. He looked towards the sky and cried painfully, “Oh youth, return! Oh, my father, place me once more at the entrance to life”. B ut both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.He saw the lights flowing away in the darkness，and these were the days of his wasted life; he saw a star fall from the sky and disappear, and this was the symbol of himself. Then he remembered his friends in his childhood, who entered life together with him. But they had made their way to success and were then honored and happy on that New Year’s night.The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way with shame and grief. He dared no longer to look towards the heaven where his parents lived. He burst out a cry: “Come back, my early days!”And his youth did return, for all this was o nly a dream on New Year’s night. He was still young though his faults were real. He had not yet entered the deep dark eave, and he was still free to walk on the road which leads to the peaceful and sunny land.8．Which of the following words can best describe the aged man?A．Confident. B．Selfless.C．Regretful. D．Fortunate.9．What can we learn from Para3?A．The man’s friends missed their youth.B．The man’s friends suffered failure finally.C．The man wasted his life at one time.D．The man was lonely in his childhood.10．What can be inferred from the text?A．The old man didn’t take his father’s advice.B．The old man was enjoying his journey.C．The old man’s father accompanied him during the journey.D．The old man was like lights in the darkness.11．What is the best title for the text?A．A Special New Year’s Night B．An Old Man’s HesitationC．Youth Coming Back D．Two Roads to TakeThe English-language version of Wikipedia has almost six million articles. And if you’re a cheating student, that’s six million essays already written for you. But plagiarism (剽窃) isn’t really an effective way—just type the text into a search engine and the game is over. Then what about having a ghostwriter compose your final essay?“Standard plagiarism software cannot detect this kind of cheating.” said Stephan Lorenzen, a data analyst at the University of Copenhagen. In Denmark, where he’s based, ghostwriting is a growing problem at high schools. So Lorenzen and his colleagues created a program called Ghostwriter that can detect the cheats.At its central part is a neural (神经的) network trained and tested on 130,000 real essays from 10,000 Danish students. After reading through tens of thousands of essays labeled as being written by the same author or not, the machine taught itself to tune into the characteristics that might tip off cheating. For example, did a student’s essays share the same styles of punctuation? The same spelling mistakes?By examining inconsistencies like those, Ghostwriter was able to seek out a cheated essay nearly 90 percent of the time. The team presented the results at the European Meeting on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. There’s one more aspect here that could help students. Your high school essays probably get better over time as you learn to write-and the machine can detect that. The final idea is to detect students who are at risk because their development in writing style isn’t as you’d expect. Teachers could thus give extra help to kids who really need it, while sniffing out the cheaters too. 12．What can be true about a cheating student trying to finish an essay?A．His cheating may be detected in a certain way.B．Essays offered by WikiPedia can’t be downloaded.C．He won’t hire a ghostwriter to write one for h imself.D．Ghost cheating can be detected by Standard plagiarism software.13．Which aspect of the program “Ghostwriter” is talked about in Para. 3?A．Its components. B．Its weaknesses.C．Its influences. D．Its working theory.14．Which one of the following is the function of “Ghostwriter” ?A．It never fails to find out a cheated essay.B．It can detect a student’s progress in writing.C．It can guide a student to correct his writing style.D．It relieves teachers of giving extra help.15．Where is the text most likely from?A．A guidebook. B．A magazine.C．A novel. D．A diary.二、完形填空It is 5 am and it’s too dark to see the fields of volcanic rock and trees on either side of the highway. But over the lights of my car, I get a taste of the 16 I’m really here for, as a few stars Pierce (渗透) the inky 17 sky.Today our relationship to the universe is largely connected byes 18 , such as telescopes and NASA assignments. But for thousands of years, humans could 19 look up on a clear night to be 20 at the bright spots that stretched (延伸) directly over them.But over time, we’ve 21 ourselves from our sky, building a covering of artificial light between ourselves and the dark depth of space. Our 22 , neon signs (霓虹灯), and other electric lights are increasingly flooding the night sky and 23 the stars.24 , about one third of the world’s population cannot see the Milky Way from where they live. And some can’t even recognize it. The sense of wonder for the nigh t sky 25 , and that means something vital to humanity is lost as well.That’s why I’ve dragged myself out of bed hours before 26 . Like 99 percent of Americans, I live with 27 pollution and I’ve never seen a truly night sky. So I’m here to 28 my first glance.As I 29 out of the car, I 30 raise my face up towards the sky, worrying whether I can make it. There it is, 31 across the sky as far as I can see. The Milky Way is so vivid that my eyes don’t even have to 32 the dark to see it.I expect to feel the 33 of the sky, perhaps as though I’m falling into a bottomless hole. Instead, the blanket of stars above me is so thick that it is hard to 34 . In black and white, the whole scene feels surreal.As I get back in the car, I pass a 35 that says “Never Stop Looking Up.”16．A．view B．issue C．event D．cause 17．A．clear B．black C．blue D．dirty 18．A．emotion B．survey C．imagination D．technology 19．A．completely B．hardly C．simply D．rarely 20．A．depressed B．frightened C．confused D．amazed 21．A．excused B．distanced C．freed D．defended 22．A．shops B．decorations C．streetlights D．buildings23．A．covering B．beating C．unlocking D．reflecting 24．A．Moreover B．Instead C．Therefore D．Meanwhile 25．A．increases B．disappears C．struggles D．pours 26．A．sunrise B．dark C．sunset D．dusk 27．A．noise B．air C．waste D．light 28．A．turn out B．search for C．apply for D．figure out 29．A．step B．look C．wonder D．think 30．A．formally B．confidently C．nervously D．casually 31．A．putting B．walking C．cutting D．stretching 32．A．adjust to B．turn to C．depend on D．throw away 33．A．length B．width C．depth D．strength 34．A．test B．weigh C．catch D．measure 35．A．note B．sign C．letter D．signal第II卷（非选择题）三、七选五Many college students pursue internships(实习), but only a few of them have the chance to turn that experience into a future career. 36．But there are still strategies interns can employ to win their employer’s attention. 37．●Treat challenging projects as a way to test yourself.The company may be in a field that is new to you, so the projects you work on may be equally unfamiliar. Adapting to a new environment without having prior experience can be scary. 38．When you show that you can take on every project with a positive attitude, your employer will know how valuable you could be as a full-time employee after graduation.●Let your boss know you are interested in a job.If you love your internship and want to work at the company in the future, tell your boss before you leave. It might seem direct. B ut it is worth putting yourself on your boss’s radar while you are still in the company. 39．If it is more than a few semesters away, tell him or her that you will follow up as the date gets closer.● 40．Internship supervisors(主管)and colleagues are valuable members of your professional network.They know your work and abilities. They can recommend you not only for jobs at their company, but also when you apply for other companies. Remember to send e-mails or text messages to your former bosses a few times a year. Let them know what you are doing as you progress in college.A．Keep in touch when your internship ends.B．Get your supervisors to recommend you.C．This could be because of the tough job market.D．Let your supervisor know when you will graduate.E．Your boss’s interest on you will allow you to graduate easily.F．But try to look at your internship as the ideal opportunity to learn a new skill.G．Here are some suggestions for students to make the most of their internship.四、语法填空阅读下面材料，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。

安徽省“江南十校”2024年高考全真模拟考卷英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．_______naturally by the skin when exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D is needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. A．Making B．To makeC．Made D．Make2．—Have you heard of yesterday's gas explosion?—Yes. Only two of the 35 miners at the scene ________ to have made it out safely.A．have thought B．are thoughtC．had thought D．were thought3．I hope that we will be able to make it through the tough times and back to the business of working together ________ our common goals.A．on behalf of B．in honor of C．on top of D．in search of4．﹣Have you got the results of the final exam？﹣Not yet．It will be a few days ________ we know the full results．（）A．before B．afterC．until D．when5．.I didn’t ________ having to do the cooking myself, or I would have learnt one or two dishes from my mom. A．expect B．anticipateC．forecast D．preview6．—Jack should have calmed down at the party!—But the kids made so much noise that he couldn’t help but _______.A．face the music B．eat like a birdC．mend his ways D．fly off the handle7．For all the failure of his business, he remains optimistic and ________ untroubled by his problems.A．hopefully B．seeminglyC．rarely D．frequently8．We really emphasize the importance of putting______safeguards to prevent children’s identities from falling in wrong people’s hands.A．in place B．in vainC．in question D．in earnest9．— Could you turn the TV down a little bit?— ________. Is it disturbing you?A．Take it easy. B．I’m sorry. C．Not a bit D．It depends10．— Hi! John, would you like to play football with us?— Oh，I can’t. I ___ my lesson all the morning and stil l need half an hour.A．am reviewing B．have been reviewingC．have reviewed D．reviewed11．—I’m burnt out as I’ve been working on my essay all the time.—____________. You’ll surely make it.A．Don’t put on airs B．Give me a breakC．Don’t get on my nerve D．Hang in there12．Tom finally decided to ________ and give himself up to the police, which allowed him to get away with only a small fine.A．kill the fatted calf B．face the musicC．see the handwriting on the wall D．be a black sheep13．--- The manager of the fa ctory wants to improve production a great deal, but he doesn’t spend much on technology. ---I am afraid he won’t realize his dream. You know ________.A．you can’t eat your cake and have it B．empty vessels make the greatest soundC．enough is as good as a feast D．two heads are better than one14．—Mr Johnson, I have something I would like to trouble you with.—________. Just tell me what I can do.A．Y ou have my word B．Don't give me thatC．Y ou can say that again D．Don't stand on ceremony15．There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular. A．that B．whereC．whose D．which16．We have more than 80 flats in this building, each ____ solar heaters．A．is equipped with B．equipped withC．is equipped by D．equipped by17．If we surround ourselves with people _____our major purpose, we can get their support and encouragement. A．in sympathy with B．in terms ofC．in honour of D．in contrast with18．The boss_________the employees a rise in salary for ages, but nothing has occurred yet.A．promised B．had promised C．would promise D．promises19．For the Chinese dream ______ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up. A．being realized B．to realizeC．realizing D．to be realized20．Office furniture like chairs and sofas should be attractive as well as comfortable.A．manually B．visuallyC．physically D．securely第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

英语试题第一部分听力（百强校英语解析团队专供）（百强校英语解析团队专供）（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小題;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. Where did this conversation most probably take place？A. By a bookstore.B. By an art museum. .C. Inside a bookstore. . . . . .2. How much does the woman have to pay if she stays for 5 days？A. $ 6.B. $11.C. $30. .3. What did the man do that day？A. He didn’t go out.B. He was hurt in an accident.C. He played football though he was hurt.4. How old is Dick now？A. 43.B. 39.C. 35.5. What does the man mean？A. The teacher is as fat as before.B. The teacher is fatter than before.C. The teacher is thinner than before.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。

听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5 秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。

2020届安徽省江南十校联考高考英语4月模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5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．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．（1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place？A．In a telephone booth．B．In a clothes shop．C．In a post office．2．（1.5分）Why does the woman dislike the movie？A．It's too long．B．It's a foreign movie．C．It's too violent．3．（1.5分）How does the man learn about animals？A．By surfing the Internet．B．By reading a few books．C．By watching a TV program．4．（1.5分）What is the probable relationship between the speakers？A．Husband and wife．B．Salesman and buyer．C．Customer and waiter．5．（1.5分）What does the man want the woman to get for him？A．Hard drinks．B．Mineral water．C．Some medicine．第二节（共5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．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．（3分）（1）What will the woman do？A．Take up a new job．B．Have the man promoted．C．Start her own company．（2）When did the man get a pay raise last time？A．Three years ago．B．Five years ago．C．Eight years ago．7．（4.5分）（1）Why did the man have an operation？A．He took drugs mistakenly．B． He had a stomach problem．C． He felt painful all the time．（2）How did the man feel shortly after the operation？A．Relieved．B．Puzzled．C．Uncomfortable．（3）Where does the woman suggest the man go with her？A．To a hospital．B．To a restaurant．C．To a grocery store．8．（4.5分）（1）What's the man's attitude towards the indoor wildlife center？A．Favorable．B．Ambiguous．C．Uninterested．（2）What animal did the man fail to see？A．Sharks．B．Butterflies．C．Tree frogs．（3）What is the woman eager to do？A． Visit the indoor wildlife center again．B． Read more about the wildlife animals．C． Go home and have a rest immediately．9．（6分）（1）Why does the man talk to the woman？A．To consult about an association．B．To invite her to act as a president．C．To ask for help with his school work．（2）What year is the woman in？A．The first year．B．The second year．C．The fourth year．（3）How much is the four﹣vear membership fee？A．￡10．B．￡35．C．￡40．（4）What is peer coaching？A．A challenging sport．B．An activity about study．C．An international conference．10．（4.5分）（1）What is the speaker volunteering as in the organization？A．A doctor．B．An engineer．C．A food expert．（2）What is required to become a volunteer for MSF？A． The skills of designing websites．B． The ability to work independently．C． The great interest in leading a team．（3）What is the speaker's purpose？A． To introduce a demanding position．B． To share her volunteering experience．C． To look for volunteers for an organization．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．11．（6分）New York's best classes for after﹣school kids include sports classes，performing arts classes， art classes and language programs． Make sure your kids are ready for new adventures with these super﹣cool offerings l92nd Street Y ClassesAt this institution your musicians can learn how to play instruments． After ﹣school classes examine different musical pieces and encourage teamwork in a group setting． At the end of the program， mini Mozarts can impress their family and friends at open﹣house concerts． Plus， when they're not jamming，kids can take advantage of homework help in the Clubhouse， where they are divided up by grade level． Ages 5﹣15．The Cliffs at LICAfter a day of fighting academic courses at school， your favorite achievers can reach heights on a rock﹣climbing wall．The Cliffs' offerings allow developing bodies to build muscle strength． For example， introductory sessions teach climbers how to safely tie knots（结） as well as other basics， mastering them with hands﹣on games and activities． The Cliffs at I_IC，Long Island City． Ages 6﹣18．Staten Island Skating PavilionThis large area maintains（维持） its year﹣round frosty temperatures for ice﹣skating fun． Courses are offered every day for a variety of interests and skill levels， and public and freestyle sessions are available to children who want to spend some afternoons there without instruction． Ages 4﹣15． West Side YMCAIf your children want to learn how to swim， you'd be hard﹣pressed to find more options than those offered here．Kids are grouped by age and ability． The courses cover personal safety and swimming techniques． If your children prefer dry land， the West Side YMCA also offers dance． basketball and football．Visit our website for class descriptions and priceinformation． Ages 5﹣18．（1）Which of the following offers homework help？A． The Cliffs at LIC．B． West Side YMCA．C． 92nd Street Y Classes．D． Staten Island Skating Pavilion．（2）What can participants do at Staten Island Skating Pavilion？A． Learn basic climbing skills．B． Enjoy skating all year around．C． Try a variety of outdoor sports．D． Start skating at the age of three．（3）Who is the text intended for？A． Senior high school teachers．B． Children around school age．C． Adults looking for relaxation．D． Parents with children of school age．12．（8分）Deciding to get her money's worth out of the wedding dress on which she spent over ＄1，000， an Australian woman has been wearing her wedding dress， a year after her wedding．43﹣year﹣old Tammy Hall adopted a new lifestyle﹣anti﹣consumerism（反消费主义） lifestyle in 2016． after a trip to India opened her eyes to how much we as a society consumed． She decided not to buy any new clothes or footwear for a whole year after she returned home to Adelaide． in Southern Australia，and she managed to make it．But last year， as her wedding day approached， she faced a dilemma． She wanted to look good on the most important day of her life． but how could she spend a small fortune on the wedding dress she would only wear on that day？"In the end I decided that if I was going to get a wedding dress． I'd make sure I could get my money's worth， " Hall tells PA Real Life．"The first time I wore it after the wedding was to vote in the Australian election in early2019．" the 43﹣year﹣old adds． "Since then． it's been to all sorts of places． Wearing it on a crowded train was especially funny， but I've worn it to do housework． to football games and to the gym． "Hall says that she has gotten some strange looks from people，but no irritating comments． It may have something to do with the fact that the dress is not the fanciest， but she believes people are just too reserved to say anything． Anyway， she doesn't really care． because she knows she has to hit the goal she has set and wearing the dress multiple times is the most reasonable way she could think of to make the most of her wedding dress．Hall now plans to wear her wedding dress on a trip to Iceland that she and her partner will take next summer．（1）Why did Tammy Hall adopt a new lifestyle？A． To adapt herself to Indian life．B． To cut down her consumption．C． To save money for her next trip．D． To get prepared for her wedding．（2）What did Tammy Hall do to get her money's worth out of her wedding dress？A． She brought fun to people with it．B． She tried to wear it to earn money．C． She wore it repeatedly in daily life．D． She got it exchanged again and again．（3）Which of the following best explains the word "irritating" underlined in paragraph 6？A． Thrilling．B． Annoying．C． Amusing．D． Confusing．（4）What can we infer about Tammy Hall？A． She is determined to turn her ideas into practice．B． She values her wedding dress less than her trips．C． She has been struggling to make the ends meet．D． She has influenced people's lifestyle widely．13．（8分）Ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions， according to new research．For their experiment， researchers from the University of Toulouse and the University of Arizona focused on Argentine ants．which are only 2﹣3 millimeters long and frequently move from colony（栖息地） to colony depending on how far food is． Tapping into the ants' talent for fast commutes （通勤）， the researchers constructed bridges between their colonies． The bridges varied in width from a fifth to three﹣quarters of an inch．Then the researchers sat back and monitored the traffic． To their surprise，even when those narrower bridges were nearly overloaded． there were n0 20﹣ant pile﹣ups．And traffic remained steady regardless of how crowed the bridges were because ants could adjust to the flow of road conditions．"When crowding on the path increased． ants assessed it locally and adjusted their speed accordingly to avoid any interruption of traffic flow．" the researchers said． "Moreover． ants avoided entering a crowded path and made sure the bridge was never overloaded． "The lesson for humans？ The traffic problem mostly lies in our loss of the quality that the ants have． You've probably noticed it on your own commute to work． Driving is fun when there're few cars on the road﹣a lane﹣change （车道变换） here． a little acceleration there． Then traffic slows down． But some impatient drivers still constantly move between lanes．"Traffic jams are common in human society where some people are focusing on their own personal objectives，" the researchers said． "In contrast， ants share a common goal： the survival of the colony， thus they're expected to act cooperatively to get food． "The research also suggests that the ever﹣widening of highways may neverfree us from traffic jams． As long as we drive along with our own agendas，no matter how many other people are on the road， we'll always end up in a traffic jam． Indeed， less space may be a good thing． It leaves less room for personal choices and forces us to take a page from the driving handbook of ants．（1）What did the researchers do to the ants in the experiment？A． They fed them with much delicious food．B． They trained them to avoid heavy traffic．C． They built bridges linking their colonies．D． They improved their colonies constantly．（2）How did the ants behave during the experiment？A． They worked together to remove the road blocks．B． They sped up to get out of the traffic jam quickly．C． They made their way carefully in the given direction．D． They adjusted themselves for the flow of the traffic．（3）What is the biggest cause of the traffic jam in human society？A． Poor road construction．B． People's inability to adjust．C． People's selfish driving．D． Too many vehicles on roads．（4）What is the text mainly about？A． What ants help us do for driving safety．B． What ants can teach us about traffic jams．C． Why ants drive much better than humans．D． Why ants are best at handling traffic jams．14．（8分）A new device（设备） works like a solar panel， except it doesn't harvest energy from the sun to produce electricity． Instead， it uses energy from the cold night sky．In the center of this device is a thermoelectric generator（热电发电机），which uses the temperature difference between Earth and outer space to create electricity．As long as one side of it is cooler than the other， the generator can produce electricity．The cooler side faces the sky and is attached to an aluminum plate． That plate is sealed under a transparent cover and surrounded with materials that keep heat out． It stays cooler than the surrounding air by getting rid of any heat it absorbs as infrared（红外线） radiation． That radiation can zip up through the transparent cover and on toward outer space． The bottom of the generator is attached to an exposed aluminum plate，which is warmed by the local air． At night， the top plate can get several degrees centigrade cooler than the bottom of the generator．Researchers tested the device one clear December night in Stanford，Calif． The generator produced up to about 25 mill watts of power per square meter of the device． That was just enough power to light a small electric lamp． Further improvements might develop its production to at least 500 mill watts per square meter．"It's a very clever idea，" says Yuan Yang， a materials scientist who works at Columbia University in New York City．"The device still needs improving，" he notes． "But this new device may be useful for backup power，" Yang says． "It might also provide a bit of energy to people living in areas that lack electricity．"The device could help power remote weather stations or other environmental devices．" says Aaswath Raman． a materials scientist who worked on the device at the University of California，Los Angeles．What's more，this may be useful in areas that don't see sunlight for months at a time． Raman adds．（1）How is the device designed？A． It includes two aluminum plates with different functions．B． It is equipped with a heat﹣resistant generator in the center．C． Its two aluminum plates are exposed to air to keep heat out．D． Its generator is sealed by a transparent cover to remain cool．（2）What is the limitation with the tested device？A． It won't be expanded to be much larger．B． It fails to produce electricity fast enough．C． It is unable to power small electric lamps．D． It produces a limited amount of electricity．（3）In paragraph 6． Yuan Yang mainly intends to ．A． evaluate the device on a positive basisB． point out the problems with the deviceC． explain the research work for the deviceD． comment on A swath Raman's prediction（4）What can be a suitable title for the text？A． Lamps Are Powered by the Energy From the Cold Night SkyB． A Generator Producing Electricity Has Been Applied in Many AreasC． Scientists Have Made a Breakthrough in Harvesting Green EnergyD． A Device Uses Energy From the Cold Night Sky to Produce Electricity第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．（10分）It can be difficult to start a hobby． You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment．（1）To find a low﹣cost hobby， pick something that is interesting to you， doesn't require a lot of materials． and is available to you in your area．Begin a collection． Many different collections can be started with little or no cost．（2）Look for rocks， plant leaves and flowers， or insects you can preserve and keep． Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house， such as saving bottle﹣caps．（3） Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free． Besides， you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify． By exposing yourself to new music，you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums．Learn a game． Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community（团体）． Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you． In addition，libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults．You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you．（4）If these things fail to attract you， ask experts about how to begin． Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start．（5）You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined．A． Listen to music．B． One way to do this is to go outside．C． Ask yourself what your favorite music is．D． How and where to find one collection is up to you．E． Use the site meetup． com to see what groups are in your area．F． The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money．G． This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget．第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）第一节（共 20小题；每小题 1. 5分，满分 30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．16．（30分）Jeremy Locke， 25，has his own roofing company in Bridgeport， Nova Scotia． For a couple of years before he began his （1）， he would drive past the home of Jeanette MacDonald， noticing the（2）state of her roof． He was （3）not just for the elderly woman but also for the children living with her． So Locke（4）to lend a helping hand．The young man knocked on MacDonald's door and（5）to fix her roof for nothing， "I didn't know who the woman was， but I wanted to （6）this for her and her grandchildren， " he explained to The Chronicle Herald． However，despite his kind（7）， the woman politely turned him down．MacDonald and her（8） left an impression on Locke． He saw（9）between the woman and his own grandmother． and couldn't bear to see her in this （10）． He had also grown up without much and felt that he should use his skills to （11）．A year after Locke set up his own roofing company， seeing that the roofwas （12）in a state of disrepair， Locke returned to MacDonald's home and asked MacDonald if she wanted to enter a raffle（抽奖） his company was doing for a（13）roof．The 70﹣year﹣old woman （14）the chance， but little did she know that there was no （15）．MacDonald's relief （16）Locke's kindness is immeasurable， "I could win ＄1 million but it wouldn't make me as（17）as knowing I'm gettinga new roof on． Jeremy is （18） something． He's a guardian angel（守护天使） sent from God． "The（19）should cost about ＄9，000 in terms of materials and manpower． However， the only thing Locke wants in return is a home﹣cooked meal for his staff from the woman who （20）him of his grandmother．（1）A． journey B． business C． research D． life（2）A． average B． unexpected C． special D． terrible（3）A． frightened B． embarrassed C． concerned D． disappointed （4）A． decided B． appeared C． agreed D． happened（5）A． declined B． offered C． managed D． pretended （6）A． catch up with B． take care of C． get rid of D． put up with （7）A． application B． reaction C． theory D． intention （8）A． hesitation B． shame C． regret D． difficulty （9）A． symbols B． conditions C． similarities D． beliefs（10）A． situation B． occupation C． incident D． direction （11）A． respond B． give C． help D． develop（12）A． still B． even C． already D． just（13）A． temporary B． delicate C． random D． free（14）A． went over B． jumped at C． laughed off D． looked into （15）A． competition B． cheating C． dilemma D． chance（16）A． comparing B． withdrawing C． following D． contradicting （17）A． strong B． lucky C． happy D． rich（18）A． partly B． possibly C． generally D． really（19）A． room B． job C． meal D． decoration （20）A． reminds B． warns C． convinces D． informs第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．17．（15分）The Palace Museum． also known as the Forbidden City， is a much﹣visited and much﹣photographed tourist （1）（attract）． This Chinese palace with a history of about 600 years receives millions of visits every year and lots of TV programs have showed the place in recent years．However， it still（2）（have） secrets． and a new program （3）（design） to explore those unknown areas and the stories within is set to show the palace in a new light． The variety show， Shang Xin Le Gu Gong，broadcast its first episode（一集） on Beijing TV and online streaming media site， iQiyi． com． on November 9． That first episode won wide acceptance from audiences and （4）（think） highly of on Douban． com． "It brings many elements（元素）together，and everything in the show is（5）（perfect） matched and turns out amazing， " said（6） 0nline user． "lt brings me the thrill I felt when I stepped into the Palace Museum for the first time． "In each one﹣hour﹣long episode， the actors and actresses switch between playing guides and historical figures （7） emperors and royal family members of the Qing Dynasty（1644﹣1911）． They focus on areas （8）are still not accessible to the public and the stories （9）（surround）them． In the show， the actors and actresses are also joined by designers whowill create （10）（product） based on what they see． The most popular ones． based on an online vote， are to be turned into souvenirs for sale．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．（10分）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．每处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：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：l．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．About eighth years ago，I went to visit my grandfather during the summer holiday， who lived in a small village． One Saturdav afternoon， my grandfather asked me climb a nearby mountain with him． At first， I ran fast， leaving my grandfather behind． However， about twenty minute later．I felt so tired that I stopped run and eventually chose to sit down for a rest． Soon， my grandfather reached when I was． He looked for me and asked， "Have I noticed the beautiful flowers along the way？" I kept silently．My grandfather smiled．"My dear， you are not in a race and on a Journey．" After that， my grandfather and I had walked slowly， appreciating the scenery and laughing along the way．第二节书面表达（满分25分）19．（25分）假定你是学生会主席李华，你校的交换生Peter已学习中国象棋长达一年，特发邮件向你询问将由学生会举办的中国象棋大赛的情况．请你回复邮件，内容包括：1．举办比赛的目的；2．比赛的时间和地点；3．建议他报名参加并说明理由．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头和结尾已为你写好．参考词汇：中国象棋大赛Chinese Chess ContestDear Peter．________Yours，Li Hua2020届安徽省江南十校联考高考英语4月模拟试题答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5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．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．； 2．； 3．； 4．； 5．；第二节（共5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．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．； 7．； 8．； 9．； 10．；第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．11．C；B；D； 12．B；C；B；A； 13．C；D；C；B； 14．A；D；A；D；第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．F；B；A；E；G；第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）第一节（共 20小题；每小题 1. 5分，满分 30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．16．B；D；C；A；B；B；D；D；C；A；C；A；D；B；A；C；C；D；B；A；第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．17．attraction；has；designed；was thought；perfectly；an；like；which；surrounding；products；第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．；第二节书面表达（满分25分）19．；2020年新型冠状病毒10个经典时评标题及观点既过年关，也过难关以非常之役应对非常之疫，这是负责也是尽责，没有人会觉得多此一举。

2020届安徽大学附属学校高三英语第四次联考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AIf you had the opportunity to live forever, would you take it? Keeping your body alive indefinitely still seems like an impossibility, but some scientists think that digital technology may have the answer: creating a digital copy of your “self” and keeping it “alive” online long after your physical body has ceased to function.In effect, the proposal is to clone a person electronically. Unlike the familiar physical clones — children that have identical features as their parents, but that are completely separate organisms with a separate life — your electronic clone would believe itself to be you. How might this be possible? The first step would be to mapthe brain.How? One plan relies on the development of nanotechnology (纳米技术). Ray Kurzweil — one of the kings of artificial intelligence — predicts that within two or three decades we will have nano transmitters that can be put into the bloodstream. Inthe capillaries (毛细血管) of the brain, they would line up alongside the neurons and detect the details of the cerebral (大脑的) electronic activity. They would be able to send that information to a receiver inside a special helmet, so there would be no need for any wires sticking out of the head.As a further step, Ray Kurzweil also imagines the nano transmitters being able to connect you to a world of virtual reality on the Internet, similar to what was shown in the film “Matrix”. With the nano transmitters in place, by thought alone, you could log on to the Internet and instead of the pictures coming up on your screen, they would play inside your mind. Rather than send your friends e-mails you would agree to meet up on some virtual tropical beach.Some peoplebelieve that they can enjoy life after death. But why wait for that when you could have a shot of nanobots (纳米机器人) and upload your brain onto the Internet and live forever as a virtual surfer?One snag: to exist on the net you will have to have your neural network parked on the computer of a web-hosting company. These companies want real money in real bank accounts every year or they will wipe your bit of the hard disc and sell the space to someone else. With your body six feet underground how will you pay?1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Nano transmitters can help map the human brain.B. Electronic clones recreate the original human body.C. Electronic clones may put their physical selves into movies.D. Nano transmitters use a helmet to detect the cerebral activities.2. What is the author’s attitude towards electronic clones?A. Optimistic and careful.B. Interested and unconvinced.C. Excited and confused.D. Assured and critical.3. The author asks “how will you pay?” at the end of the article, because ________.A. you can’t pay to exist on the Internet if you are physically deadB. you can’t pay for hard disc space if you don’t have a bank accountC. you can’t pay for a special service if too many people want to use itD.you can’t pay the web-hosting company if you don’t have a neural networkBJIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capitalofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.4. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the incident was very suddenB. the weather benefited the rescueC. the ship had bad safety recordsD. the ship’s captain was drowned5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A. It was overloaded.B. It’s been launched recently.C. It had 454 people on board.D. Its owner met similar incidents.6. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How people came to the rescue.B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.C. What the rescue force consisted of.D. How the rescue operation went on.7. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.A. informB. explainC. describeD. entertainCTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was veryexcited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowed me to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.10. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.11. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DThis is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed themovie “Black Hawk Down” very much, which is about the conflict inSomalia. The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying interested him greatly.There was just one problem: Tristin was only 9 years old, and it was thought that movie was not for children. When his parents caught him watching it on TV, they made him turn it off, though he had finished his homework and it was not late. Then one day, Tristin and his family were visiting his grandmother inMesa,Arizona. Tristin’s 2-year-old sister got out of the house and fell in the backyard pool. Realizing the little girl was missing, the familyran outside, only to find the girl had fallen into the water.Pulled from the pool and placed on the ground, the child wasn’t breathing. The family called the ambulance, but no one knew how to do first aid. No one, that is, except for Tristin. A scene in “Black Hawk Down” describes a doctor giving first aid. Tristin remembered it. Then the 9-year-old gave first aid to his sister at once and saved her life.His parents don’t stop him seeing the movies he likes any more.Tristin taught himself how to do first aid but he had never thought he could use it to save his little sister’s life. Any skill can be used in time, so you should always learn.12. According to the text, Tristin Saghin ________.A. lived inMesa,ArizonaB. disliked studying very muchC. was always ready to help othersD. was nine years old13. Why did Tristin Saghin’s parents order him to turn off the TV?A. They wanted him to help look after his sister.B. He often spent too much time watching films.C. They thought the film was not good for children.D. He was asked to finish his homework first.14. How was Tristin’s sister saved?A. Tristin gave first aid to her.B. The ambulance arrived in time.C. A doctor passing by gave a hand.D. Her parents sent her to hospital at once.15. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to advise readers to ________.A. see more moviesB. learn more skillsC. save others bravelyD. do what they like第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年安徽大学附属学校高三英语第四次联考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AInformation on school visits to Kew GardensEnjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.Educational course pricesYou can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:45-minute course: 35/group 90-minute course: 70/groupKey Stage 5:Half day (one course): 80/group Full day (two courses): 160/groupTeachers and adults:Up to required key stage proportions (比例): FreeAdults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: FreeAdults above the required proportions: 11/personThe payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.Health and safetyRequired supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:Key Stage 1: 1:5 Key Stage 2: 1:8Key stage 3: 1:10 Key Stage 4: 1:12Key Stage 5: 1:12The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.Planning your visitYour tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.Recommended timingsThe Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.1.How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.35B.46C.57D.812.What should one do in an emergency?A.Check the risk assessment.B.Call 999 immediately.C.Ask adults or teachers for help.D.Seek help from the staff member nearby.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To introduce Kew Gardens.B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.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 fornative 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 some measures 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.CPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.8. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.9. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.10. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.11. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.DCompared to dogs, cats are often considered to be aloof（冷漠的）with respect to their human owners. It is usual for them to be indifferent（无动于衷的）when humans calltheir names. Are we sure that they don’t understand human voices at all?A recent study published in the journal of Scientific Reports suggests that we’ve been fooled. Japanese scientists found that cats can recognize their names if their owners regularly use them. In the study, scientists recruited 78 domestic cats. They played recordings of voices of their owners saying five words: the first four words were random nouns thatresembledtheir names while the final word was the cat’s name. Then they observed the cats’ responses, if there were any.Most of cats moved their ears or heads when they heard their names, while they made no response to other words. That suggested, “cats were paying attention to you, what you say and what you do,” John Bradshaw, an expert on human-animal interactions（互动）at the University of Bristol, UK, told The Times. “And cats were just as good as dogs at learning,” she added.In the study, when people called their names, cats often associated (联系) the words with rewards, such as food or play, or with “punishments” such as having a bath or going to the vet . This made cats sensitive (敏感的) to words. After the cats had been called several times, they could respond to the words. But the scientists added that while dogs have evolved（进化）to follow their owners’ orders, cats have not. Although cats appear to be distant, they do have special relationships with their owners.According to study co-author Atsuko Saito, cats have evolved not to show their emotions as a survival method. One example is illness, which they tend to hide because “in the wild, no one can rescue them” and predators (捕食性动物) are more likely to pay attention to them, Saito explained.However, technology may help bridge the communication gap between cats and us. There are now mobile apps available to explain what their meows mean. So, the next time you hear “meow, meow”,your cat may be telling you: “Hi, you haven’t cleaned my litter box recently.”12. What did the recent study find about cats?A. Cats can recognize their names.B. Cats are cleverer than dogs.C. Cats learn more slowly than dogs.D. Cats are willing to follow orders.13. What does the underlined word“resembled”in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. were limited toB. were different fromC. were similar toD. were away from14. Why do cats appear distant to their human owners?A. They associate words with punishments.B. They want to protect themselves from harm.C. They are not sensitive to the human voice.D. They don’t pay much attention to their surroundings.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. It is difficult to understand cats’ meows.B. Interaction with your cats is very important.C. Cats do have good relationships with their owners.D. We may know cats better with the help of technology.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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1.What does the woman mean?A.The man can also get birthday presents.B. Jack is looking forward to his birthday.C.She will buy a new T-shirt for Jack.2. When will the two speakers probably arrive at the airport?A.At 2:30B.At 3:30C.At 4:303. How does the woman feel now?A. Stressed.B. Shocked.C.Exhausted.4. What did the man do?A. He moved to a new place.B. He took a good trip.C. He sold some souvenirs.5. What’s the relationship between the woman and Ted?A. Colleagues.B. Cousins.C. Classmates.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。