2020年西安市中学高三英语高考三模试卷附答案

2020届西安市育才中学高三英语三模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCThe year 2020 will mark the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”, as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75. The traditional retirement age is 65. One might therefore expect peak retirement. By continuing to work, and staying socially engaged, the yold will change the world, as they have done several times before at different stages of their lives.The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors. The yold are busier, too. In short, the yold are not just any group of old people. They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as people who wear slippers and look after the grandchildren. That will influence consumer, service and financial markets.The over-60s are one of the fastest-growing groups of customers of the airline business. The yold are vital to the tourism industry because they spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than younger adults.But for all this to happen,three big things will have to change, under pressure from the yold themselves. The most important is public attitudes towards older people, and in particular the expectation that the old ought to be putting their feet up and quietly retiring into the background. Then, government policies will have to change, too. The retirement age in many rich countries is still below the age to which many people want to work. The effective retirement age (the age at which people actually leave the workforce) is usually even lower. Third, higher numbers of healthy yold people will require drastic changes in health spending. Most diseases of ageing are bestmetwithprevention and lifestyle changes. But only about 2%~3% of most countries’ health-care spending goes on prevention. That will have to rise, because although the yold will constitute a bulge of comparative health and activity over the next decade, by 2030 they will hit 75 and enter a long period of decline for which few rich countries are ready.8. What kind of people are the yold exactly?A. They are workaholics.B. They are full of energy.C. They enjoy being focused on.D. They like staying socially engaged.9. Why do the yold contribute to tourist industry?A. They like traveling more.B. They have more money.C. They consume more on travel.D. They have much free time.10. What’s the author’s attitude toward health-care spending on prevention?A. Unsatisfied.B. Subjective.C. Neutral.D. Active.11. What does the underlined word “met” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. dealt withB. come acrossC. satisfiedD. experienced.DIt’s become an accepted part of keeping up to date with extended family and friends, but if schoolchildren were in their parents’ shoes, the majority wouldn’t share posts of their sons and daughters online. Over 55% said they would not upload news about, or images of, their children to their social media feeds, according to survey of over 16,000 pupils by Votes for Schools.While some were concerned about being embarrassed or the longevity of content which could remain online indefinitely, others expressed concern about their personal data beingcompromised. One of the pupils surveyed said, “Although our parents mean well, sometimes theconsequenceof a post can be disastrous.”In response to thesurvey, children’s mental health charity Place2Be and law firm Mishcon de Reya have produced three films ahead of the Christmas holidays – the best period for parental oversharing.In one video, about safety online, 10-year-old Adavan said, “If you share anything with your family, you know who’s going to see it. But if you share it publicly, there are millions of people who can see your picture.”Joe Hancock, a security lead at Mishcon de Reya, encouraged parents to share wisely. “Simple steps, such as checking your privacy settings and asking others not to share content of your children on their accounts if they have not updated their privacy settings, are a good start. And, as we found out from the children during filming, having their permission is key,” he said.The study marks a shift away from the usual debate about teaching children to use the Internet safely. Sandra Davis, head of the law firm’s family department, said, “Children are the experts on the real and immediate impact of sharenting（晒娃）– the full extent of which we cannot know yet. We must ensure we listen to children and take their views into consideration now in order to avoid any unintendedconsequences further down the line.”12.What’s most pupils’ attitude towards sharing posts about children?A. Skeptical.B. Unconcerned.C. Tolerant.D. Unwilling.13.What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A. Summarize the previous paragraph.B. Provide some advice for parents.C. Predict the consequence of sharing posts.D. Give reasons for the result of the survey.14.What should parents first pay attention to according to Joe Hancock?A. Safety.B. Consequence.C. Wisdom.D. Health.15.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Parents should take children’s opinions into account.B. Parents should teach children to use the Internet safely.C. Children must make sure to listen to their parents.D. Children should avoid unintended consequences of sharenting.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届西安高级中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOne day when I was 5, my mother blamed me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. When angrily opening the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have blamed my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. However, my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would constantly make me think about my mistake. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing (嗡嗡) in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. Iwould wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhapscould not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.1. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. gave him a spankingB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. blamed him for what he had done2. The experience may cause the author _______.A. not to go against his parents’ willB. to have a better control of himselfC. not to make mistakes in the futureD. to hide his anger away from others3. What is the main idea of this text?A. Parents is the best way to solve problems.B. Parents are the best teachers of their children.C. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.BEvery racehorse has different abilities．Like humans，some are short- distance runners，while others are marathoners．Figuring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award home．Jockeys（赛马骑师）and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries of experience and data from previous races to plan their races．Amandine Aftalion，a mathematician in Paris，thought she could add to that．Since 2013，she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain Bolt．She has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start strong and gradually slow down toward the finish line．Butin medium-distance races，runners perform better when they start strong，settle down，and finish with a burst of speed．Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on two different pathways：powerful aerobic（有氧的）ones that require oxygen，which can be in limited supply during a race，and anaerobic ones，which don't need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness．Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses．So she and Quentin Mercier，anothermathematician，took advantage of a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles（马鞍）．The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races：a short one(1，300 meters)，a medium one (1,900 meters)，and a slightly longer one (2,100 meters)，all with different starting points on the same track．The model takes into account not just different race distances，but also the size or friction fromthe track surface．The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finish．Instead，a strong start leads to a better finish，the team found．“That doesn't mean those jockeys are wrong，though．If the start is too strong，it can bedevastatingas well，leaving the horse tired by the end，” Aftalion says．4. What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A. Make a good start．B. Plan for the race early．C. Run slowly on the starting line．D. Try runningquickly all the time．5. What formed the basis for Aftalion's studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races．B. The benefit of knowing horses' different abilities．C. The success in studying runners' winning strategies．D. The performance of horses on different race distances．6. What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A. Boring．B. Damaging．C. Astonishing．D. Puzling．7. What can we infer from the text?A. Runners have the same energy output of muscles．B. Aftalion's findings may help horses to win the race．C. What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses．D. World champion runners made a contribution to the study．CDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.8. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.9. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.10. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.11. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.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年陕西省西安中学高三英语三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ASome of the world’s most talented musicians have played concerts atLincolnCenter. On September 10, the center hosted a unique class of star musicians: kids and teens. The young players are part of the World Peace Orchestra, or WPO. The group held its first Music for Peace concert inNew York City, with 134 students from more than 60 countries taking part. Musicians were chosen from all over the world.The World Peace Orchestra began in 2013. The nonprofit group brings kids together using the common language of music. To be considered for the orchestra, students first had to be recommended by their teachers and then audition online for a group of judges. Once chosen, professional musicians and teachers then worked with the players to improve their skills.Some of the young musicians played classical instruments, such as violins and flutes. Others played instruments unique to their home country. For example, Amold Mugo, 16, fromKenya, played an instrument called the djembe. The drum is originally fromWest Africa. Mugo said he was shocked when he learned he was chosen for the orchestra. “I can’t express how I felt. I was rolling on the floor. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.Adomas Hendrixson, 13, fromLithuania, played piano for the WPO. Before theNew York Cityperformance, Hendrixson talked about what he hoped to take away from the event. “Fun and joy-- people smiling and clapping,” he said.“This is one of the only times in your life this could happen and I'm very excited.”Mugo says his favorite part of the WPO is making new friends from around the world. “I hope when I go home, I just take a little bit of every friend that I made here-- Brazil, Portugal, Queens,” Mugo said, “I hope that I take part of their culture home with me so I understand them more.”1. Who is most likely to have played for the WPO according to this passage?A. Li Ming, 16, a student fromChina.B. Daniel, 44, a judge fromAmerica.C. Edward, 21, a clerk fromAustralia.D. Catherine, 32, a teacher fromEngland.2. We can learn from the last paragraph that Mugo ________.A.performed best for the WPO.B. has learned some foreign culture.C. was eager to be chosen for a second time.D. received a great award for his performance.3. What would be the best title for this passage?A. Kids were good at playing music.B. Mugo liked making foreign friends.C. Concerts were played atLincolncentre.D. Young musicians played for peace.BThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.What’s more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can tell you with certainty it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.4. What can we know from paragraph one?A. Some people like to play football on the Moon.B. The game called cuju was given new rules today.C. Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D. Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.5. According to the author, there are ________ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 66. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Football is round.B. Football is more than just a sport.C. Our planet is shaped like a football.D. What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.7. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To talk about the history of football.B. To express his/her love of football.C. To explain why football is such a popular game.D. To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.CThe English language is changing, and you are responsible! Whether we consider changes in grammar, spelling, pronunciation, or the very vocabulary of the language, you have played your part and continue to do so.When we first learned basic grammar and spelling, perhaps in elementary school, we might have gotten the impression that these things were sacred. The rules that apply to such things might have been presented as unchanging and unchangeable. While this way might be helpful for teaching children, it is far from accurate.The English language, like many others, is a living, growing, ever-evolving thing. Like it or not, you are involved in this change. These changes take many forms. Grammar and spelling have changed greatly over the years and centuries, with the spelling differences in different countries today a reflection of this. While the language of a thousand years ago might be called English, most of us would hardly recognize it today as the same language.The first involves changes in the pronunciation of words. Many are familiar with the differences between the British and American ways of pronouncing certain words. In addition to these differences, the pronunciation of many words has changed over the years because of how you have decided to pronounce them. For example, consider the word "err." The traditional pronunciation of this word rhymes with the word "her." Older dictionaries show this to be the primary or only pronunciation. However, in recent years, more and more people have been pronouncing it so that it sounds like "air." Another change in the language involves the addition and removal of words. The makers of dictionaries decide which words deserve to be officially adopted as part of the English language. Through the centuries, many words have come from other languages. In fact, English has probably done this more than any other language in the world, which is why spelling and pronunciation rules for English have somany exceptions.Of course, many slang words have been just short-lived fashions that have died out quickly. Others, though, have been adopted by mainstream society and become respectable, as have many technical terms. So then remember, the next time you repeat the newest expression to hit the street, or make up your own words, you may be contributing to the future of the English language.8. When we begin to learn English, we think _________.A. it is interesting to pick up a new languageB. English rules are wrongly presented in factC. grammar and spelling rules are unchangeableD. only adults have the ability to affect a language9. From paragraph 3 we can know that_________.A. we can change the English languageB. many languages are changing over yearsC. English has changed little in the past 1,000 yearsD. there were main changes in grammar and pronunciation10. Why is the pronunciation of words changing?A. people speak in different waysB. people have adopted foreign wordsC. it has been affected by American EnglishD. makers of dictionaries often change them11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Foreign words involved in English.B. The British speaks differently from Americans.C. English language is changing over years.D. You can change the English language.DOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but howto insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.12. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.13. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.14. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.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年陕西省西安中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBJIANLI, 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 capital ofWuhanon 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. entertainCFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House fromSept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.8. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.9. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.10. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.11. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridgeDA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school. Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor, this education gap is less well documented. And although the average American’s expected span(预期寿命) has been smooth in recent year—and, shockingly, even fell between 2015 and 2017—that of the one-third with a bachelor’s degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing, according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences. Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelor’s degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s. This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)? Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles: each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight. The better-educated earn more, which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets, including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers, coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care, have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree. This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use, suicide and other “deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率) will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic. ForAmerica’s overall life expectancy to start climbing again, improvements will be needed across all social groups, not just among the privileged few.12. When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A. In the 1990s.B. In the 2020sC. In the 2000sD. In the 2010s13. According to the article, changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree. Which change is NOT included?A. The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B. The gap in life expectancy.C. Raised request for better-educated workers.D. The development of automation.14. What does the underlined phrase “in the wake of” probably mean ?A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. while15. What is the best title for the text?A. Changes in labor market.B. Quit bad habits by Further studyC. Educated Americans live longer.D. Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.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。

2020-2021学年陕西省西安中学高三英语三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 CrimeBBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905—she was the first woman to receive it, and also the inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Prize.She met Alfred Nobel, a rich millionaire, by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary. Although she only worked for him for a few weeks, she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years. When she became involved in the peace movement inEurope, she promised to keep Nobel informed of its progress. When Alfred Nobel died in 1896, his will included the establishment of a peace prize, thanks to Bertha von Suttner’s influence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic (贵族) military family, but she spent the second half of her life working for peace. She wrote books, attended peace conferences, gave lectures and helped organize peace societies inAustria,GermanyandHungary, as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland. Her novel Lay Down your Arms, was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time, and helped to make her a leader of the peace movement in Europe. Its end to war theme was both the ambition (抱负) and the most important goal in the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break out inEuropeif nations didn’t work hard to establish lasting peace institutions. She made many major achievements for a more peaceful world, but two months after she died, World War I broke out. A hundred years after she won the Nobel Peace Prize, nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems. But like Bertha von Suttner did, many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace institutions and spread the idea that it’s time to put an end to war.4. Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A. She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B. She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C. She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D. She inspired Alfred Nobel to establish the Nobel Peace Prize.5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttner’s _____________.A. efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B. family background and work experiences.C. writing career and life experiences.D. ambition and goals in life.6. What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A. It was based on a true story.B. It recorded Bertha von Suttner’s daily life.C. It was about an aristocratic military family.D. It showed Bertha von Suttner’s wish for peace.7. What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A. Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B. She failed to found peace institutions.C. She successfully predicted awar.D. She lost her life in World War I.CAfter almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing, you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart's desire.Now the most important question comes, what to do with the earnings? Should you fulfill dreams of the present, invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness. One may be on a winning streak（连续成功）now，but it will not always be so. One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain. and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds. Save for those rainy days,they say.Do not spend too much,live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary, the lessons start. In fact, the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one's money.People often think like this-one day when I have enough money, I will travel the world. Then, once we do earn enough money, tomorrow's plans start shadowing our present ones. However, is it wise to keep living for that future? Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in -our 50s? How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions, aren't they? 1 say travel but don' t let yourself run dry, treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities, and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future.Life is for the living. so live it sensibly.8. Why do elders teach us to save money?A. Because there are more rainy days in life.B. Because no one can win streak.C. Because good days may end.D. Because money can't buy everything.9. What does the underlined phrase "“refrain from" mean in Paragraph 3?A. select fromB. hold backC. rely onD. prefer to10. What can we infer from the passage?A. We should enjoy ourselves at the right time.B. We should wait to travel until we have enough money.C. We should live for the future no matter what.D. We should enjoy ourselves to the fullest when we have money.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Money is something but not everything.B. One should save for rainy days.C. Live in the moment before you live for the future.D. Live the present wisely for your life.DGray wolves have lived inNorth Americafor at least half a million years. Their living areas once included most of the continentalUnited States. But during the 1800s and early 1900s, wolves were hunted to near extinction(灭绝).By the 1960s, theU. S.wolf population was limited to a handful of creatures in small comers of the northernMidwest.Then, in 1973, a law, the ESA, was passed to protect animals from becoming extinct. Gray wolves were one ofthe first animals placed on the endangered-species(濒危物种)list. Killing them wasillicit. And theU. ernment worked to promote their protection. In a famous example of this effort, starting in 1995, 31 wolves were moved fromCanadatoYellowstoneNational Park. By 2015, more than 500 gray wolves were living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem(生态系统).Today, the continentalU. S.is home to more than 6,000 gray wolves. On January 4, 2021, theU. ernment removed gray wolves from the endangered-species list.Usually, an animal's removal would be cause for celebration. But some environmental protectors say the wolves still need protection. In some parts of the country, wolves are increasing in numbers. More than a thousand of them can be found just inMichiganandWisconsin. But overall, their range is still a small part of what it was. Wolves used to live across most of the U. S. Now they , are found in fewer than a dozen states. Others argue that as long as a species is not in danger of extinction, it doesn't belong on the endangered-species list. And farmers with land near wolf living areas say that if the wolf's population continues to grow, more of their farm animals will be killed by wolves.But some protection groups worry that without protection, the wolf population will crash again. They hope that no matter what, people and wolves can get along peacefully with each other. They are promoting ways to make that happen.12. What caused gray wolves to be almost extinct?A. Losing their living areas.B. Too many natural enemies.C. The extreme climate changes.D. Being hunted in great numbers.13. What does the underlined word "illicit" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Rather difficult.B. Against the law.C. Totally normal.D. Conditionally allowable.14. Why was the gray wolf removed from the endangered-species list?A. They have a much larger population already.B. They have all been put into the safe natural parks.C. They have been feeding on farmers, farm animals.D. They have grown too strong to be protected by humans.15. What do farmers living near gray wolves' living areas think of the animals?A. The wolves are trouble for them.B. The wolves must be better protected.C. The wolves get along peacefully with them.D. The wolves should live where they belong.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年西安市第三中学高三英语三模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.1. What can you do inPrague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In thechurchofOberndorf.B. InHohensalzburgCastle.C. InMirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BThe founder of Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator fromWisconsin. During the late 1960s, Americans witnessed the uninvited side effects of high productivity. Factories and power plants were sending out smoke and industrial waste while Americans were using petrol for their massive(大量的) cars, making air pollution almostsynonymous withthe nation’s development.What moved Senator Nelson to action was the 1969 massive oil spill inCalifornia, the largest in theUnited Statesat that time. The spill proved to be an environmental nightmare as it had a significant effect on marine life, killing about 3,500 sea birds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals and sea lions, fueling public anger. Inspired by the student antiwar movement at that period of time, Nelson found it an appropriate time to direct the energy of the students towards a fight for environmental protection. He decided that it was time to educate the Americans on the need to protect the environment. Thus Earth Day was born in 1970, and public environmentalawareness took centre stage.On 22ndApril 1970, millions of Americans took to the street and thousands of students marched to appeal for a healthy, sustainable environment. There was now a new synergy(协同作用) among different groups which had previously been fighting their causes related to the environment. Their fight for environmental conservation became so overwhelming that affected businesses were forced to follow environmental standards if they wanted to continue their operations.As it became more apparent that environmental issues were not just localized ones but a global concern, the year 1990 saw Earth Day reach out to many more around the world. Earth Day 1990 helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit inRio de Janeiro, bringing together many nations for a united effort towards protecting the environment.4. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “synonymous with” in paragraph 1?A. familiar withB. opposite toC. different fromD. equal to5. Why did Nelson found Earth Day?A. To support students’ antiwar movement.B. To draw people’s attention to the seriousness of the oil spill.C. To arouse American’s awareness of environmental conservation.D. To educate Americans to protect marine life threatened by oil spill events.6. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Businesses would like to follow environmental standards.B. Earth Day united people to fight for environmental protection.C. It was the side effects of high productivity that led Nelson to take action.D. The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit made Earth Day known to more countries.7. The passage mainly talks about_______.A. how Earth Day came into beingB. why Earth Day was so significantC. who the founder of Earth Day wasD. what Earth Day meantto the worldCWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve theIQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message we should take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.8. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her9. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.DSaroo Brierley, a 4-year-old boy, livedin ruralIndia. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up, he found himself alone. So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院), where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now, and in his new book,A Long Way Home, he wrote he couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see thethree-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was. Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing at the entrance. It took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says, “My mother came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank. I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”12. Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A. To go back to his home.B. To look for his brother.C. To travel toTasmania.D. To follow a stranger.13. What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A. The vast area ofIndia.B. The fact that he was nobody then.C. His not remembering the town’s name.D. The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.14. How did Brierley find his hometown?A. By studying digital maps.B. By analyzing old pictures.C. By travelling all aroundIndia.D. By spreading his story via his book.15. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back Home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年西安市中学高三英语高考三模试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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每段对话仅读一遍。

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

1.What is the problem for the man?A.He has to meet many people.B.He has to leave his friends.C.He has to travel a lot.2.How does the man think of the book?A.Humorous.B.Scientific.C.Popular.3.What's the matter with the woman?A.She has caught a bad cold.B.She stayed online too long.C.She is allergic to paint smell.4.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Consult a repair shop.B.Purchase another car.C.Fix the car herself.5.In which year is the man in college now?A.The first year.B.The second year.C.The third year.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。

高考英语三模试卷题号I II III IV V总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AGoing out guide R&B：Melanie FionaKnown for such songs as" It Kills Me" and "This Time"，R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album（唱片）in 2009 with "The Bridge" and followed it up with "The MF Life" in 2012．A new album，"Next Train，" is planned to drop this year．8pm，Feb 13．Howard Theatre．202-803-2899．﹩30- ﹩59.99．Ballet：John Cranko's"Romeo &Juliet"Celebrated South African choreograhper（编舞者）John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev．The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent．Feb．14-18．Kennedy Center．202-467-4600．﹩25-﹩160．Exhibit（展览）：" Brand New：Art and Commodity（商品）in the 1980s"This exhibit shows the commodification of artin the 1980s，when trade，art and entertainment became unclear．The exhibit shows works by 68 artists，including Jeff Koons ，Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel．Feb．14 through May 13．Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden．202-633-1000．Free R&B：Valentines Love JamR&B artists are known for some of our most beloved（喜爱的）love songs，and the performers lined up for this show are no exception．Singer-songwriters Tyrese （"Sweet Lady"）and Joe（"I Wanna Know"）join forces with SWV（"Weak"），Dru Hill（"Beauty"）and Next（" Wifey"）for this show．8pm，Feb．17．Eaglebank Arena．703-493-4000．﹩59-﹩99．1.Which number should you call if you are interested in dance？______A. 202-803-2899B. 202-467-4600C. 202-633-1000D. 703-493-40002.Where can people enjoy a free show？______A. Howard TheatreB. Kennedy CenterC. Eagle Bank ArenaD. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden3.When can you attend a love song concert？______A. Feb．13B. Feb．14C. Feb．17D. Feb．18BFor the past few months，my three-year-old daughter has spent an hour every week learning a foreign language．She walks into a small room in a local school，where she and a handful of three and four-year-olds spend the next hour dancing to "La Vaca Lola"，a song about a Spanish cow，creating finger puppets（木偶）to voice what they like and don，t like （me gusta，no me gusta）and shouting out which animals are big （grande）or small （pequeno）．She tells us little about the classes．In fact，for the first few weeks，nothing at all．I begin to wonder if it．was a huge mistake （each lesson works out at about £9）but then I show her "La Vaca Lola" on YouTube．She shouts vaca with enthusiasm and with what I hope is a Spanish accent．The wisn to enroll（使…加入）her in language lessons came，like most things，gradually and then in a sudden rush．In my day job，I read and edit stories about the Chinese economy．For a long time，I felt that it would be good for her to learn another language but I had no great plan as to when．Then I read Edward Luce's The Retreat of Western Liberalism and all my thoughts and worry about the economy combined into a panic．Waking in a sweat，it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future，she would have to learn another language．Ideally （理想地）9 immediately．I thought about Mandarin Chinese，one of the top 10 languages most important for our future ，according to the British Council （others include Arabic，French，German，Portuguese，Italian，Russian，Dutch and Japanese）．But there were no classes for young children nearby・There were，however，local Spanish classes--the number-one language on the list．When she started to sing "Incy Wincy Spider" in Spanish and English一helped by a Spanish nursery worker一our decision was made．4.What can we learn about the author's daughter from the first paragraph？______A. She uses finger puppets to make her voice heard．B. She is the oldest student in her Spanish class．C. She learns Spanish by dancing to songs．D. She has learnt Spanish for one month．5.How did the author feel about her daughter's class at first？______A. Proud．B. Surprised．C. Delighted・D. Doubtful．6.Why did the author ask her daughter tb learn a foreign language？______A. To prepare her for the coming school education．B. To equip her for her future．C. To encourage her to have belief in herself・D. To develop her interest in singing．7.What made the author decide to enroll her daughter in Spanish lessons？______A. Her performance．B. Her great interest．C. The nursery worker's suggestion．D. The fast-growing economy．C"You know，the soft subjects，" says the boy in maths．"The easy ones：the stupid girls at the bottom take them・Like dance・It shouldn't even be a subject．" We，re choosing subjects for our A- level taster day at school．I see the raised eyebrows （眉毛）when I explain two of my GCSE （General Certificate of Secondary Education）choices are dance and drama（戏剧）．I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn't help me to get a suitable career・My friends told me Fd get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month．But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made・Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into．It gives me a feeling of belonging，creativity，security and freedom・The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on （强调）science，technology，engineering and maths （STEM），saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers・Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours．Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in，day out．It shouldn't matter what that subject is．I don't doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them．But to force children into one field is cruel．As much as I try，Um not good at and donlove physics ，biology or ma ths．I don't want a career in these areas．There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers．I can't even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a "real subject" by an 8-year-old boy．To the teachers，the parents，the government I say：Let children make their own decisions．Let them live in the present・Let them have a real，unlimited education．8.How does the boy in maths feel about dance？______A. Useless．B. Difficult．C. Beautiful．D. Important．9.After the author took GCSE dance，she ______ ．A. lost interest in itB. kept her mind on itC. turned to other subjectsD. struggled with Her lessons10.What do we know about Nicky Morgan？______A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects．B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers．C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects．D. She allows students to express themselves freely．11.What's the present situation of arts subjects？______A. They attract much attention worldwide．B. They are taught by non-professionals．C. They are considered less important．D. They have made great progress．DSome years ago，Michel-Andre found himself staring at the body of a dead whale on a beach in the Canary Islands・It was obvious that the animal had been struck violently by a ship--but why？Only later，after surveying the whales which lived in the area and measuring the increase of sound pollution from ships did it become clear that there was a link．The whales had become desensitised to the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them，often seriously．"We never thought that this could be something that could kill，" recalls （回忆）Andre，who is the director of the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics at the Technical University of Catalonia，Barcelona．Andre has spent 20 years developing an advanced system to better understand why incidents like this happen．His underwater microphones have exposed a world of deafening sound and animal communication never observed with such clarity （清晰）before．It was not an easy task．Sound waves don't travel through water in the uniform，predictable way they do through the air．Instead，the temperature，salinity （盐度）and，flow of water have great effects on their path．What can be done？One solution is to change shipping routes to courses where ships are statistically less likely to meet animals．It's also possible to slow ships down to 18km/h or less，which is less likely to seriously injure a whale．As for dealing with the root cause of the problem，the UN's International Maritime Organisation has already published guidelines on how to quieten ships，but it will be a whilebefore the effects of such changes might be observed．"The ocean is not our world，" comments Andre．But it is ours to look after．And thanks to his work，we can better understand the effects of subsea sound pollution．12.What does the underlined word "desensitised" in Paragraph 2 mean？______A. Stubborn．B. Flexible．C. Dull．D. Friendly．13.What's one way to solve the problem according to the text？______A. To lower the speed of ships．B. To reduce the number of ships．C. To set up preserves under the sea．D. To give the injured animals timely treatment．14.What is the author's attitude towards what Michel Andre has done？______A. Doubtful．B. Disapproving．C. Positive．D. Uncaring．15.What is the text mainly about？______A. A great expert．B. Noise in the sea．C. Animals in the sea．D. Sea exploration technology．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Lizzy Greene's official website says it all ："Actress，Artist & Animal Lover．" At 13 ，Lizzy has performed in children's theater，and she is a trained gymnast．She is most known for her role as Dawn Harper on Nickelodeons Nicky，Ricky，Dicky & Dawn．Now Lizzy is taking on another role--as a voice for animals．(1) She grew up with dogs，and her family's pet is a 110-pound German shepherd（牧羊犬）named Jett．On the show，Lizzy shares the screen with a lovable 20-pound dog named Squishy Paws．In second grade，she stationed herself outside her school to ask for donations （捐款）to a local animal shelter・(2)Now Lizzy is also speaking out for farm animals．She，s recently joined The Humane Society of the United States，Meatless Monday movement．She encourages young people to take a break from eating meat on Mondays．(3) And she's encouraging the under-20 crowd to take part．Lizzy knows that raising animals for meat causes pollution，uses a lot of natural resources （资源）like water and also harms animals．(4) Choosing meat-free meals one day a week is also a great way to feel healthy．Many K-12 schools，universities and hospitals nationwide have started Meatless Monday programs．"It's so easy to love animals．" Lizzy says．(5) For some kid-and-animal-friendly meatless recipes（食谱），visit humonesociety．org/kindnezws．A．It's easy to eat animal-friendly foods，too．B．Lizzy has only just begun her bright career．C．Animals have always been a big part of Lizzy's life．D．And Lizzy says she has always wanted to help animals．E．Cutting meat from our diet once a week helps the environment-and animals．F．Kids' breakfast can be as simple as trying a vegetable burger instead of a hamburger．G．After the movement，Lizzy says she wants to save a few more lives and force humans to eat healthier．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A few years ago，I was working in a small office・I noticed that even though the organisation was not(21)，we often worked in separate teams，and while everyone was friendly，we were not very close to each other and not very (22)．One particular week，I decided to make people (23)，but I wanted to do it secretly，perhaps with the slight (24)that it'd invite a sense of trust or playfulness in the work culture・So one evening，I wrote a few (25)with quotes which I felt have (26)me over the years．The next morning ，I went to work a bit early and (27)posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms・Maybe people would (28) the quotes and perhaps it might just help(29)someone's day．For the next few months，some of the quotes got taken down，but a couple(30)．So perhaps others liked them，too．Finally，I (31)that organisation and went to work for another company．A couple of years passed during which time I'd still get emails (32) from my old boss and teammates every so often．A few months ago，I was(33)to a reunion with them to hear how the project I had (34) was going．I had really enjoyed working with my team，and was (35)to see them all again・To wards，the end of the event，I went to the (36) and noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up in the(37) spot by the mirror! It read：The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands ，but seeing with new eyes．一Marcel Proust Maybe the quote simply blended into （融合）the background for the employees，or perhaps it still (38)as a shining reminder of something important．It was such a(39) reminder．We never know how long a seed（种子）will take to come out and give fruit，but we should simply keep (40) seeds of kindness in our hearts．21. A. huge B. rich C. distant D. good22. A. similar B. ordinary C. familiar D. comfortable23. A. sigh B. smile C. reply D. shout24. A. pity B. hope C. sight D. doubt25. A. notes B. reports C. notices D. poems26. A. excited B. satisfied C. shocked D. encouraged27. A. pa iently B. calmly C. naturally D. quickly28. A. accept B. prepare C. enjoy D. remember29. A. freshen B. spend C. organise D. treasure30. A. appeared B. matched C. remained D. increased31. A. introduced B. left C. charged D. bought32. A. sent B. read C. finished D. published33. A. taken B. rushed C. led D. invited34. A. looked into B. thought about C. worked on D. found out35. A. surprised B. happy C. lucky D. sorry36. A. classroom B. waiting room C. bathroom D. meeting room37. A. same B. only C. first D. next38. A. showed up B. turned out C. made up D. stood out39. A. strange B. sweet C. simple D. smart40. A. saving B. storing C. producing D. planting四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Cathy Martin is a hurricane hunter with the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration （NOAA）．For six months each year ，she is part of a team thatcollects (1) she describes as "vital data，to save life and property．"When winds pick up，(2) （spin）toward the Caribbean and U．S．coastline，Martin and (3) （she）flight team spring into action．They use instruments called dropsondes，which (4) （set）free from a tube at theback of the plane．As a dropsonde makes its 10，000-foot landing into the sea，it sends out information about air temperature，pressure，humidity，and the speed and (5) （direct）of the wind．On an eight-hour flight，Martin's team (6) （typical））drops 15 to 20 dropsondeswhile flying from one side of the storm (7) the other，trying to cover as much ground as possible．They head for the center （or eye）of the storm，(8) there's no wind，and also search for the strongest winds，to help people on the coast prepare for what'scoming．Sometimes，they will use an unmanned aircraft (9) （gather）data closer to the ocean's surface．Though these flights can be long，(10) （tire）and often last several days in a row，Martin likes her job and wishes she could fly every day．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你身边的很多同学被近视、超重等健康问题困扰．请你就此事用英语给美籍校长Mr． Smith写一封信．内容主要包括：1．陈述同学中存在的健康问题；2．提出建议（举办健康知识讲座、增加学生感兴趣的活动等）．注意：1．词数100左右（开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数）；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Mr． Smith，I'm Li Hua， a student from Class One， Senior Three．Sincerely yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】C【解析】1．B．细节理解题，根据第二个广告Celebrated South African choreograhper（编舞者）John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev．Feb． 14-18． Kennedy Center． 202-467-4600．可知如果你对舞蹈感兴趣你可以打给202-467-4600，故选B．2．D．细节理解题，根据第三则广告Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden．202-633-1000．Free可知你可以在Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden享受免费演出，故选D．3．C．细节理解题，根据最后一则广告R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved （喜爱的）love songs，and the performers lined up for this show are no exception．8pm，Feb．17可知你可以在二月十七日参加情歌音乐会，故选C．本文属于广告类阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了四个不同类型的音乐会．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】B【小题4】A【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段的中She walks into a small room in a local school …which animals are big （grande） or small （pequeiio）她走进当地一所学校的一个小房间，在那里，她和几个三岁和四岁的孩子花了接下来的一个小时跳《拉瓦卡洛拉》，这是一首关于一头西班牙母牛的歌，创作了手指木偶来表达他们喜欢和不喜欢的声音，并大声喊出哪些动物大或小．可知，她和几个3，4岁大的孩子在一起学西班牙语，其中一种方式就是跟着西班牙语歌跳舞．结合选项，故选C．2．D．推理判断题．根据第二段中的She tells us little about the classes I begin to wonder if it was a huge mistake （each lesson works out at about £9）她很少告诉我们上课的情况，我开始怀疑这是否是一个巨大的错误（每节课大约9英镑）．可知，作者的女儿从来不会谈起她的西班牙语课，这让作者很怀疑自己是否该给女儿报班学习．结合选项，故选D．3．B．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段中的it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future，she would have to learn another language 很明显，如果我女儿将来有什么前途，她就得学另一门语言．可知，作者认为自己的女儿若想有一个美好的未来就必须掌握一门外语．结合选项，故选B．4．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段中的When she started to sing Tncy Wincy Spider" in Sp anish and English一helped by a Sp anish nursery worker-our decision was made．．在一名西班牙语保育员的帮助下，当她开始用西班牙语和英语唱"tncy wincy spider"时，我们做出了决定，决定让她学西班牙语．可知，作者的女儿用西班牙语和英语唱了一首歌，所以她决定让女儿学西班牙语．结合选项，故选A．本文章主要讲述了作者让女儿报外语班，女儿通过唱歌跳舞的方式学习西班牙语，最后在女儿用西班牙语和英语唱歌时，终于坚定了作者的想法：学习西班牙语是没有错的．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】C【解析】1．A．推理判断题．根据第一段中的 The easy ones；the stupid girls at the bottom take them． Like dance． It shoukln't even be a subject"那些容易的，愚蠢的女孩就会学那些，例如舞蹈，它就不应该成为一门科目"可知，学数学的男孩认为舞蹈没有用处，故答案为A．2．B．细节理解题．根据第三段中的Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into"舞蹈能让我用心和用脑"可知，作者选择了舞蹈之后就全身心投入其中，故答案为B．3．C．细节理解题．根据第四段中的The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on science ， technology．engineering and maths （STEM）"教育部秘书Nicky Morgan强调科学、科技、工程和数学的重要性"可知，Nicky Morgan 强调理工学科的重要性，故答案为C．4．C．推理判断题．根据倒数第二段中的There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by spec ialist teachers"州立学校由专门老师教授艺术学科的数量减少了"可知，艺术学科没有得到重视，故答案为C．短文主要讲了现在的学校很多重视理工学科的教育，而忽视了艺术学科的教学，作者意在呼吁人们重视艺术学科．解答任务型阅读理解题，首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料．其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．最后，要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性．对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准．12.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B【解析】1．C．词义猜测题．根据划线词后的the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them，often seriously可知，鲸鱼被靠近的船只碰撞，因为它们可能是对船只所产生的噪音比较 "迟钝．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据第五段中的 It's also possible to slow ships down to 18 km/h or less ， which is less likely to seriously injure a whale可知，降低船只速度是文中提到的一种解决办法．故选A．3．C．观点态度题．根据最后一段中的 thanks to his work，we can better understand the effects of subsea sound p ollution可知，作者对Michel Andre 所做的工作十分认可．故选C．4．B．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了海底噪音对海洋生物的影响以及如何降低海底噪音的问题，故B项最符合文章主旨．故选B．文章主要讲述了海底噪音对海洋生物的影响以及如何降低海底噪音的问题．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】G【小题4】E【小题5】A【解析】1-5 CDGEA1．C．细节理解题．根据下文"She grew up with dogs，and her family's pet is a 110-pound German shepherd（牧羊犬）named Jett她和狗一起长大，家里的宠物是一只110磅重的德国牧羊犬，名叫杰特"．可知此处应填"动物一直是莉齐生活中很重要的一部分"．故选C．2．D．细节理解题．根据前文"she stationed herself outside her school to ask for donations （捐款）to a local animal shelter她驻扎在学校外面，向当地一家动物收容所募捐"．可知此处应填"莉齐说她一直想帮助动物"．故选D．3．G．推理判断题．根据前文"She encourages young people to take a break from eating meat on Mondays她鼓励年轻人周一不要吃肉"．可知此处应填"莉齐说，她想挽救更多的生命，迫使人们吃得更健康"．故选G．4．E．细节理解题．根据下文"Choosing meat-free meals one day a week is also a great way to feel healthy每周选择一天不吃肉的饮食也是保持健康的好方法"．可知此处应填"从我们的饮食中减少肉类每周一次有利于环境和动物"．故选E．5．A．推理判断题．根据前文"It's so easy to love animals爱动物很容易"．可知此处应填"也很容易吃友好型的食物"．故选A．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了动物一直是莉齐生活中很重要的一部分．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．21.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】B【小题5】A【小题6】D【小题7】D【小题8】C【小题9】A【小题10】C 【小题11】B【小题12】A【小题13】D【小题14】C【小题15】B 【小题16】C【小题17】A【小题18】D【小题19】B【小题20】D【解析】1-5 ACBBA 6-10DDCAC 11-15BADCB 16-20CADBD1．A．考查形容词．根据本段中的A few years ago，I was working in a small office・可知，作者几年前在一个小办公室上班，因此所在的机构并不"大（huge）"．rich意为"富有的"，distant 意为"遥远的"，good意为"好的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．2．C．考查形容词．根据空前的 while everyone was friendly，we were not very close to each other 可知，尽管每个人都很友好，但是同事之间并不十分"熟悉（familiar）．similar 意为"相似的"，ordinary意为"普通的"，comfortable意为"舒服的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．3．B．考查动词．根据上文 everyone was friendly，we were not very close to each other and not very familiar．大家友好，但是并不是很亲近也不是很熟悉，因此我想让大家笑（smile），sigh意为"叹气"，reply意为"回复"，shout 意为"吼叫"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．4．B．考查名词．根据本段中的if d invite a sense of trust or playfulness in the work culture 可知，作者想博同事们一"笑（smile）"，"希望（hope）"同事之间彼此信任，创造一种轻松有趣的氛围．pity意为"可怜"，sight意为"景色"，doubt意为"疑惑"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．5．A．考查名词．根据文意，So one evening，I wrote a few （notes）（便条）with quotes which I felt have （encouragee）（鼓励）me over the years．为了创造有趣氛围，一晚，我写了几张这些年来激励我的话的便条（notes）放在了桌上．reports意为"报告"，notices意为"注意"，poems意为"诗歌"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．6．D．根考查形容词．据本段中的I wrote a few notes with quotes可知，作者在一些"便条（notes）"上写上了多年来"激励（encouraged）着自己的话语．excited意为"使兴奋"，satisfied意为"使满意"，shocked意为"震惊"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．7．D．考查副词．根据本段中的I wanted to do it secretly可知，作者早早来到工作的地方，"快速地（quickly）"把写好的便条贴在了洗手间的水池和镜子上． patiently意为"耐心地"，calmly意为"冷静地"，naturally意为"自然地"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．8．C．考查动词．根据下文perhaps it might just help freshen someone's day．或许人们能够在这些话的帮助下在新的一天精神焕发，因此他希望人们能喜欢这些便条上的话． accept意为"接受"，prepare意为"准备"，remember意为"记住"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．9．A．考查动词．根据下文中的So Perhaps others liked them．too可知，作者希望有人会"喜欢（enjoy）" 便条上的话，也希望这些话能帮助人们在新的一天"精神焕发（freshen ）"． spend意为"花费、度过"，organise意为"组织"，treasure意为"珍惜"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．10．C．考查动词．根据空前的some of the quotes got taken down．but可知．有些便条被取走了，但是有些"还在（remained） "． appeared意为"出现"， matched意为"匹配"，increased意为"增加"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．11．B．考查动词．根据空后的went to work for another company．．去其他公司上班．可知，作者后来"离开了（left）"那家机构．introduced 意为"介绍"，charged 意为"收费、控告"，bought意为"买"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．12．A．考查动词．根据空前的I'd still get emails可知，作者在离开的这些年里不时还会收到以前老板和同事"发来（sent） "的邮件． read 意为"读"， finished意为"完成"， published意为"出版"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．13．D．考查动词．根据本句．． a reunion with them 和他们重聚，说明作者被以前的同事们"邀请（invited）， taken 意为"带走"， rushed意为"冲"， led 意为"引导"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．14．C．考查固定短语．根据本段中的to hear how the project可知，几个月前，作者被以前的同事们"邀请（invited）"回去重聚，听取他之前"做过（worked on）"的一个项目的进展．looked into 意为"调查"，thought about 意为"想、思考"，found out意为"查明、找出"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．15．B．考查形容词．根据空前的 I had really enjoyed working with my team 可知，作者很"高兴（happy）再见到昔日的同事．surprised意为"吃惊的"， lucky意为"幸运的"，sorry意为"抱歉的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．16．C．考查名词．根据第一段中的posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms 及该句中的noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up．，． by the mirror 可知，聚会快结束的时候，作者到了"洗手间（bathroom）"竟发现自己三年前写的便条还贴在镜子的同一位置上．classroom 意为"教室"，waiting room 意为"休息室"，meeting room意为"会议室"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C17．A．考查形容词．根据第一段中的posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms 及该句中的noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up．，． by the mirror 可知，聚会快结束的时候，作者到了"洗手间（bathroom）"竟发现自己三年前写的便条还贴在镜子的"同一（same）"位置上．only 意为"仅仅、只有"，first 意为"第一"，next意为"下一个"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．18．D．考查固定短语．根据空前的simply blended into the background可知，这张便条或许已经融入员工的生活环境中，或许依然作为某些重要事情的提醒待在"显眼（stood out）"的位置上．showed up意为"出现"， turned out意为"结果是、证明是"，made up意为"补偿、弥补、编造"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．19．B．考查形容词．根据文中对作者发现自己三年前写的便条还在的描述可知，作者认为这是一个"甜蜜的（sweet）回忆．strange 意为"奇怪的"，simple 意为"简单的"， smart意为"聪明的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．20．D．考查动词．根据空前的We never know how long a seed will take to come out and give fruit，but 可知，虽然不知道善意的种子需要多久才能开花结果，但我们还是应该不停地"播种（planting）"．saving "拯救、节约"，storing意为"储存"，producing意为"生产"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．本文章主要介绍了作者在之前的公司工作时为了给工作环境做出一点改变，在休息室里贴了很多写有引用话语的纸条，一段时间后当她回去她发现自己当初写的一个纸条竟然还在，这触动了她．完型填空题是一种综合性比较强的测试题，它把单项填空和阅读理解等题型融为一体，它不仅考查学生对词汇、词组、语法、句型和常识逻辑等语言基础知识的掌握情况和正确使用语法知识的能力，而且也考查学生的理解能力、推理能力、以及情景语感等方面综合理解和运用语言的能力．要求学生多掌握词汇和单词的用法，解题时注意将所学知识结合选项，作出正确选择．41.【答案】【小题1】what 【小题2】spinning【小题3】her【小题4】are set【小题5】direction【小题6】typically【小题7】to【小题8】where【小题9】togather【小题10】tiring【解析】1．what．考查连词，what引导宾语从句，因为从句中缺少宾语，使用what．2． spinning．考查非谓语，wind和spin是主动关系，故填现在分词做状语，故填spinning ．3． her．考查代词，修饰名词使用形容词性物主代词，马丁和她的团队，故填her．4． are set．考查被动，主语是dropsondes，被释放，结合上下文使用一般现在时，故填are set．5． direction．考查名词，名词并列，速度和风向，故填direction．6． typically．考查副词，修饰动词drop，故填typically．7． to．考查介词，from…to…：从…到…，故填介词to．8． where．考查连词，先行词是center，在定语从句中做地点状语，故填关系副词where ．9． to gather．考查不定式，to do 做目的状语，故填to gather．10． tiring．考查形容词，放在系动词be后面填写形容词作表语，修饰物，故填tiring．文章讲述了Cathy Martin 以及她的团队是如何收集数据预测飓风的．语法填空是通过语篇在语境中考查语法知识的运用能力，在解题前应快速浏览短文掌握大意，在读懂短文的基础上，结合短文提供的特定的语言环境去逐句分析，逐题解答．。

高考英语三模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AGoing out guide R&B：Melanie FionaKnown for such songs as" It Kills Me" and "This Time"，R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album（唱片）in 2009 with "The Bridge" and followed it up with "The MF Life" in 2012．A new album，"Next Train，" is planned to drop this year．8pm，Feb 13．Howard Theatre．202-803-2899．﹩30- ﹩59.99．Ballet：John Cranko's"Romeo &Juliet"Celebrated South African choreograhper（编舞者）John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev．The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent．Feb．14-18．Kennedy Center．202-467-4600．﹩25-﹩160．Exhibit（展览）：" Brand New：Art and Commodity（商品）in the 1980s"This exhibit shows the commodification of artin the 1980s，when trade，art and entertainment became unclear．The exhibit shows works by 68 artists，including Jeff Koons，Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel．Feb．14 through May 13．Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden．202-633-1000．Free R&B：Valentines Love JamR&B artists are known for some of our most beloved（喜爱的）love songs，and the performers lined up for this show are no exception．Singer-songwriters Tyrese （"Sweet Lady"）and Joe（"I Wanna Know"）join forces with SWV（"Weak"），Dru Hill（"Beauty"）and Next（" Wifey"）for this show．8pm，Feb．17．Eaglebank Arena．703-493-4000．﹩59-﹩99．1.Which number should you call if you are interested in dance？______A. 202-803-2899B. 202-467-4600C. 202-633-1000D. 703-493-40002.Where can people enjoy a free show？______A. Howard TheatreB. Kennedy CenterC. Eagle Bank ArenaD. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden3.When can you attend a love song concert？______A. Feb．13B. Feb．14C. Feb．17D. Feb．18BFor the past few months，my three-year-old daughter has spent an hour every week learning a foreign language．She walks into a small room in a local school，where she and a handful of three and four-year-olds spend the next hour dancing to "La Vaca Lola"，a song about a Spanishcow，creating finger puppets（木偶）to voice what they like and don，t like （me gusta，no me gusta）and shouting out which animals are big （grande）or small （pequeno）．She tells us little about the classes．In fact，for the first few weeks，nothing at all．I begin to wonder if it．was a huge mistake （each lesson works out at about £9）but then I show her "La Vaca Lola" on YouTube．She shouts vaca with enthusiasm and with what I hope is a Spanish accent．The wisn to enroll（使…加入）her in language lessons came，like most things，gradually and then in a sudden rush．In my day job，I read and edit stories about the Chinese economy．For a long time，I felt that it would be good for her to learn another language but I had no great plan as to when．Then I read Edward Luce's The Retreat of Western Liberalism and all my thoughts and worry about the economy combined into a panic．Waking in a sweat，it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future，she would have to learn another language．Ideally （理想地）9 immediately．I thought about Mandarin Chinese，one of the top 10 languages most important for our future，according to the British Council （others include Arabic，French，German，Portuguese，Italian，Russian，Dutch and Japanese）．But there were no classes for young children nearby ・There were，however，local Spanish classes--the number-one language on the list．When she started to sing "Incy Wincy Spider" in Spanish and English一helped by a Spanish nursery worker一our decision was made．4.What can we learn about the author's daughter from the first paragraph？______A. She uses finger puppets to make her voice heard．B. She is the oldest student in her Spanish class．C. She learns Spanish by dancing to songs．D. She has learnt Spanish for one month．5.How did the author feel about her daughter's class at first？______A. Proud．B. Surprised．C. Delighted・D. Doubtful．6.Why did the author ask her daughter tb learn a foreign language？______A. To prepare her for the coming school education．B. To equip her for her future．C. To encourage her to have belief in herself・D. To develop her interest in singing．7.What made the author decide to enroll her daughter in Spanish lessons？______A. Her performance．B. Her great interest．C. The nursery worker's suggestion．D. The fast-growing economy．C"You know，the soft subjects，" says the boy in maths．"The easy ones：the stupid girls at the bottom take them・Like dance・It shouldn't even be a subject．" We，re choosing subjects for our A- level taster day at school．I see the raised eyebrows （眉毛）when I explain two of my GCSE （General Certificate of Secondary Education）choices are dance and drama （戏剧）．I was told by advisers that dance and drama wouldn't help me to get a suitable career・My friends told me Fd get bored of dance and switch to science within the first month．But taking GCSE dance was the best decision I ever made・Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into．It gives me a feeling of belonging，creativity，security and freedom・The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on （强调）science，technology，engineering and maths （STEM），saying that students who focus on the arts risk their careers ・Stopping young people from expressing themselves at such a young age is not doing them any favours．Perhaps Nicky Morgan has forgotten to open the door of having a drive to study that subject day in，day out．It shouldn't matter what that subject is．I don't doubt the influence that STEM subjects can have on the people that love them．But to force children into one field is cruel．As much as I try，Um not good at and donlove physics，biology or ma ths．I don't want a career in these areas．There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by specialist teachers．I can't even imagine how it feels to be told that you don't teach a "real subject" by an 8-year-old boy．To the teachers，the parents，the government I say：Let children make their own decisions．Let them live in the present・Let them have a real，unlimited education．8.How does the boy in maths feel about dance？______A. Useless．B. Difficult．C. Beautiful．D. Important．9.After the author took GCSE dance，she ______ ．A. lost interest in itB. kept her mind on itC. turned to other subjectsD. struggled with Her lessons10.What do we know about Nicky Morgan？______A. She encourages students to learn soft subjects．B. She suggests students take a risk in their careers．C. She underlines the importance of STEM subjects．D. She allows students to express themselves freely．11.What's the present situation of arts subjects？______A. They attract much attention worldwide．B. They are taught by non-professionals．C. They are considered less important．D. They have made great progress．DSome years ago，Michel-Andre found himself staring at the body of a dead whale on a beach in the Canary Islands・It was obvious that the animal had been struck violently by a ship--but why？Only later，after surveying the whales which lived in the area and measuring the increase of sound pollution from ships did it become clear that there was a link．The whales had become desensitised to the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them，often seriously．"We never thought that this could be something that could kill，" recalls （回忆）Andre，who is the director of the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics at the Technical University of Catalonia，Barcelona．Andre has spent 20 years developing an advanced system to better understand why incidents like this happen．His underwater microphones have exposed a world of deafening sound and animal communication never observed with such clarity （清晰）before．It was not an easy task．Sound waves don't travel through water in the uniform，predictable way they do through the air．Instead，the temperature，salinity （盐度）and，flow of water have great effects on their path．What can be done？One solution is to change shipping routes to courses where ships are statistically less likely to meet animals．It's also possible to slow ships down to 18km/h or less，which is less likely to seriously injure a whale．As for dealing with the root cause of the problem，the UN's International Maritime Organisation has already published guidelines on how to quieten ships，but it will be a while before the effects of such changes might be observed．"The ocean is not our world，" comments Andre．But it is ours to look after．And thanks to his work，we can better understand the effects of subsea sound pollution．12.What does the underlined word "desensitised" in Paragraph 2 mean？______A. Stubborn．B. Flexible．C. Dull．D. Friendly．13.What's one way to solve the problem according to the text？______A. To lower the speed of ships．B. To reduce the number of ships．C. To set up preserves under the sea．D. To give the injured animals timely treatment．14.What is the author's attitude towards what Michel Andre has done？______A. Doubtful．B. Disapproving．C. Positive．D. Uncaring．15.What is the text mainly about？______A. A great expert．B. Noise in the sea．C. Animals in the sea．D. Sea exploration technology．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Lizzy Greene's official website says it all ："Actress，Artist & Animal Lover．" At 13 ，Lizzy has performed in children's theater，and she is a trained gymnast．She is most known for her role as Dawn Harper on Nickelodeons Nicky，Ricky，Dicky & Dawn．Now Lizzy is taking on another role--as a voice for animals．(1) She grew up with dogs，and her family's pet is a 110-pound German shepherd（牧羊犬）named Jett．On the show，Lizzy shares the screen with a lovable 20-pound dog named Squishy Paws．In second grade，she stationed herself outside her school to ask for donations （捐款）to a local animal shelter・(2)Now Lizzy is also speaking out for farm animals．She，s recently joined The Humane Society of the United States，Meatless Monday movement．She encourages young people to take a break from eating meat on Mondays．(3) And she's encouraging the under-20 crowd to take part．Lizzy knows that raising animals for meat causes pollution，uses a lot of natural resources （资源）like water and also harms animals．(4) Choosing meat-free meals one day a week is also a great way to feel healthy．Many K-12 schools，universities and hospitals nationwide have started Meatless Monday programs．"It's so easy to love animals．" Lizzy says．(5) For some kid-and-animal-friendly meatless recipes（食谱），visit humonesociety．org/kindnezws．A．It's easy to eat animal-friendly foods，too．B．Lizzy has only just begun her bright career．C．Animals have always been a big part of Lizzy's life．D．And Lizzy says she has always wanted to help animals．E．Cutting meat from our diet once a week helps the environment-and animals．F．Kids' breakfast can be as simple as trying a vegetable burger instead of a hamburger．G．After the movement，Lizzy says she wants to save a few more lives and force humans to eat healthier．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）A few years ago，I was working in a small office・I noticed that even though the organisation was not(21)，we often worked in separate teams，and while everyone was friendly，we were not very close to each other and not very (22)．One particular week，I decided to make people (23)，but I wanted to do it secretly，perhaps with the slight (24)that it'd invite a sense of trust or playfulness in the work culture・So one evening，I wrote a few (25)with quotes which I felt have (26)me over the years．The next morning ，I went to work a bit early and (27)posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms・Maybe people would (28) the quotes and perhaps it might just help (29)someone's day．For the next few months，some of the quotes got taken down，but a couple(30)．So perhaps others liked them，too．Finally，I (31)that organisation and went to work for another company．A couple of years passed during which time I'd still get emails (32) from my old boss and teammates every so often．A few months ago，I was(33)to a reunion with them to hear how the project I had (34) was going．I had really enjoyed working with my team，and was (35)to see them all again・To wards，the end of the event，I went to the (36) and noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up in the(37) spot by the mirror! It read：The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands ，but seeing with new eyes．一Marcel Proust Maybe the quote simply blended into （融合）the background for the employees，or perhaps it still (38)as a shining reminder of something important．It was such a(39) reminder．We never know how long a seed（种子）will take to come out and give fruit，but we should simply keep (40) seeds of kindness in our hearts．21. A. huge B. rich C. distant D. good22. A. similar B. ordinary C. familiar D. comfortable23. A. sigh B. smile C. reply D. shout24. A. pity B. hope C. sight D. doubt25. A. notes B. reports C. notices D. poems26. A. excited B. satisfied C. shocked D. encouraged27. A. pa iently B. calmly C. naturally D. quickly28. A. accept B. prepare C. enjoy D. remember29. A. freshen B. spend C. organise D. treasure30. A. appeared B. matched C. remained D. increased31. A. introduced B. left C. charged D. bought32. A. sent B. read C. finished D. published33. A. taken B. rushed C. led D. invited34. A. looked into B. thought about C. worked on D. found out35. A. surprised B. happy C. lucky D. sorry36. A. classroom B. waiting room C. bathroom D. meeting room37. A. same B. only C. first D. next38. A. showed up B. turned out C. made up D. stood out39. A. strange B. sweet C. simple D. smart40. A. saving B. storing C. producing D. planting四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Cathy Martin is a hurricane hunter with the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration （NOAA）．For six months each year ，she is part of a team that collects(1) she describes as "vital data，to save life and property．"When winds pick up，(2) （spin）toward the Caribbean and U．S．coastline，Martin and (3) （she）flight team spring into action．They use instruments called dropsondes，which (4) （set）free from a tube at the back of the plane．As a dropsonde makes its 10，000-foot landing into the sea，it sends out information about air temperature，pressure，humidity，and the speed and (5) （direct）of the wind．On an eight-hour flight，Martin's team (6) （typical））drops 15 to 20 dropsondes while flying from one side of the storm (7) the other，trying to cover as much ground aspossible．They head for the center （or eye）of the storm，(8) there's no wind，and also search for the strongest winds，to help people on the coast prepare for what'scoming．Sometimes，they will use an unmanned aircraft (9) （gather）data closer to the ocean's surface．Though these flights can be long，(10) （tire）and often last several days in a row，Martin likes her job and wishes she could fly every day．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是某国际学校的学生李华，你身边的很多同学被近视、超重等健康问题困扰．请你就此事用英语给美籍校长Mr． Smith写一封信．内容主要包括：1．陈述同学中存在的健康问题；2．提出建议（举办健康知识讲座、增加学生感兴趣的活动等）．注意：1．词数100左右（开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数）；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Mr． Smith，I'm Li Hua， a student from Class One， Senior Three．Sincerely yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】C【解析】1．B．细节理解题，根据第二个广告Celebrated South African choreograhper（编舞者）John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare's lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev．Feb． 14-18． Kennedy Center． 202-467-4600．可知如果你对舞蹈感兴趣你可以打给202-467-4600，故选B．2．D．细节理解题，根据第三则广告Hirshhorn Museum and SculptureGarden．202-633-1000．Free可知你可以在Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden享受免费演出，故选D．3．C．细节理解题，根据最后一则广告R&B artists are known for some of our most beloved （喜爱的）love songs，and the performers lined up for this show are no exception．8pm，Feb．17可知你可以在二月十七日参加情歌音乐会，故选C．本文属于广告类阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了四个不同类型的音乐会．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】A【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段的中 She walks into a small room in a local school …which animals are big （grande） or smal l （pequeiio）她走进当地一所学校的一个小房间，在那里，她和几个三岁和四岁的孩子花了接下来的一个小时跳《拉瓦卡洛拉》，这是一首关于一头西班牙母牛的歌，创作了手指木偶来表达他们喜欢和不喜欢的声音，并大声喊出哪些动物大或小．可知，她和几个3，4岁大的孩子在一起学西班牙语，其中一种方式就是跟着西班牙语歌跳舞．结合选项，故选C．2．D．推理判断题．根据第二段中的 She tells us little about the classes I begin to wonder if it was a huge mistake （each lesso n works out at about £9）她很少告诉我们上课的情况，我开始怀疑这是否是一个巨大的错误（每节课大约9英镑）．可知，作者的女儿从来不会谈起她的西班牙语课，这让作者很怀疑自己是否该给女儿报班学习．结合选项，故选D．3．B．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段中的 it seemed obvious that if my daughter was to have any kind of future， she would have to learn another language 很明显，如果我女儿将来有什么前途，她就得学另一门语言．可知，作者认为自己的女儿若想有一个美好的未来就必须掌握一门外语．结合选项，故选B．4．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段中的 When she started to sing Tncy Wincy Spider" in Sp anish and English一helped by a Sp anish nursery worker-our decision was made．．在一名西班牙语保育员的帮助下，当她开始用西班牙语和英语唱"tncy wincy spider"时，我们做出了决定，决定让她学西班牙语．可知，作者的女儿用西班牙语和英语唱了一首歌，所以她决定让女儿学西班牙语．结合选项，故选A．本文章主要讲述了作者让女儿报外语班，女儿通过唱歌跳舞的方式学习西班牙语，最后在女儿用西班牙语和英语唱歌时，终于坚定了作者的想法：学习西班牙语是没有错的．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】C【解析】1．A．推理判断题．根据第一段中的 The easy ones； the stupid girls at the bottom take them． Like dance． It shoukln't even be a subject"那些容易的，愚蠢的女孩就会学那些，例如舞蹈，它就不应该成为一门科目"可知，学数学的男孩认为舞蹈没有用处，故答案为A．2．B．细节理解题．根据第三段中的 Dance gives me something to pour my head and heart into"舞蹈能让我用心和用脑"可知，作者选择了舞蹈之后就全身心投入其中，故答案为B．3．C．细节理解题．根据第四段中的 The education secretary Nicky Morgan has put emphasis on science ， technology． engi neering and maths （STEM）"教育部秘书Nicky Morgan强调科学、科技、工程和数学的重要性"可知，Nicky Morgan 强调理工学科的重要性，故答案为C．4．C．推理判断题．根据倒数第二段中的 There has been a decrease in the number of state schools offering arts subjects taught by s pecialist teachers"州立学校由专门老师教授艺术学科的数量减少了"可知，艺术学科没有得到重视，故答案为C．短文主要讲了现在的学校很多重视理工学科的教育，而忽视了艺术学科的教学，作者意在呼吁人们重视艺术学科．解答任务型阅读理解题，首先对原文材料迅速浏览，掌握全文的主旨大意．因为阅读理解题一般没有标题，所以，速读全文，抓住中心主旨很有必要，在速读的过程中，应尽可能多地捕获信息材料．其次，细读题材，各个击破．掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读每篇材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息．最后，要善于抓住每段的主题句，阅读时，要有较强的针对性．对于捕获到的信息，要做认真分析，仔细推敲，理解透彻，只有这样，针对题目要求，才能做到稳、准．12.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】C 【小题4】B【解析】1．C．词义猜测题．根据划线词后的 the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them，often seriously可知，鲸鱼被靠近的船只碰撞，因为它们可能是对船只所产生的噪音比较 "迟钝．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据第五段中的 It's also possible to slow ships down to 18 km/h or less， which is less likely to seriously i njure a whale可知，降低船只速度是文中提到的一种解决办法．故选A．3．C．观点态度题．根据最后一段中的 thanks to his work， we can better understand the effects of subsea sound p ollution可知，作者对Michel Andre所做的工作十分认可．故选C．4．B．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了海底噪音对海洋生物的影响以及如何降低海底噪音的问题，故B项最符合文章主旨．故选B．文章主要讲述了海底噪音对海洋生物的影响以及如何降低海底噪音的问题．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．16.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】D 【小题3】G 【小题4】E 【小题5】A【解析】1-5 CDGEA1．C．细节理解题．根据下文"She grew up with dogs，and her family's pet is a 110-pound German shepherd（牧羊犬）named Jett她和狗一起长大，家里的宠物是一只110磅重的德国牧羊犬，名叫杰特"．可知此处应填"动物一直是莉齐生活中很重要的一部分"．故选C．2．D．细节理解题．根据前文"she stationed herself outside her school to ask for donations （捐款）to a local animal shelter她驻扎在学校外面，向当地一家动物收容所募捐"．可知此处应填"莉齐说她一直想帮助动物"．故选D．3．G．推理判断题．根据前文"She encourages young people to take a break from eating meat on Mondays她鼓励年轻人周一不要吃肉"．可知此处应填"莉齐说，她想挽救更多的生命，迫使人们吃得更健康"．故选G．4．E．细节理解题．根据下文"Choosing meat-free meals one day a week is also a great way to feel healthy每周选择一天不吃肉的饮食也是保持健康的好方法"．可知此处应填"从我们的饮食中减少肉类每周一次有利于环境和动物"．故选E．5．A．推理判断题．根据前文"It's so easy to love animals爱动物很容易"．可知此处应填"也很容易吃友好型的食物"．故选A．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了动物一直是莉齐生活中很重要的一部分．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．21.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】C 【小题3】B 【小题4】B 【小题5】A【小题6】D 【小题7】D 【小题8】C 【小题9】A 【小题10】C 【小题11】B 【小题12】A 【小题13】D 【小题14】C 【小题15】B 【小题16】C 【小题17】A 【小题18】D 【小题19】B 【小题20】D【解析】1-5 ACBBA 6-10DDCAC 11-15BADCB 16-20CADBD1．A．考查形容词．根据本段中的A few years ago，I was working in a small office・可知，作者几年前在一个小办公室上班，因此所在的机构并不"大（huge）"．rich意为"富有的"，distant 意为"遥远的"，good意为"好的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．2．C．考查形容词．根据空前的 while everyone was friendly， we were not very close to each other 可知，尽管每个人都很友好，但是同事之间并不十分"熟悉（familiar）．similar 意为"相似的"，ordinary意为"普通的"，comfortable意为"舒服的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．3．B．考查动词．根据上文 everyone was friendly， we were not very close to each other and not very familiar．大家友好，但是并不是很亲近也不是很熟悉，因此我想让大家笑（smile），sigh意为"叹气"，reply意为"回复"，shout意为"吼叫"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．4．B．考查名词．根据本段中的 if d invite a sense of trust or playfulness in the work culture 可知，作者想博同事们一"笑（smile）"，"希望（hope）"同事之间彼此信任，创造一种轻松有趣的氛围．pity意为"可怜"，sight意为"景色"，doubt意为"疑惑"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．5．A．考查名词．根据文意，So one evening，I wrote a few （notes）（便条）with quotes which I felt have （encouragee）（鼓励）me over the years．为了创造有趣氛围，一晚，我写了几张这些年来激励我的话的便条（notes）放在了桌上．reports意为"报告"，notices意为"注意"，poems意为"诗歌"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．6．D．根考查形容词．据本段中的I wrote a few notes with quotes可知，作者在一些"便条（notes）"上写上了多年来"激励（encouraged）着自己的话语．excited意为"使兴奋"，satisfied意为"使满意"，shocked意为"震惊"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．7．D．考查副词．根据本段中的I wanted to do it secretly可知，作者早早来到工作的地方，"快速地（quickly）"把写好的便条贴在了洗手间的水池和镜子上． patiently意为"耐心地"，calmly意为"冷静地"，naturally意为"自然地"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．8．C．考查动词．根据下文perhaps it might just help freshen someone's day．或许人们能够在这些话的帮助下在新的一天精神焕发，因此他希望人们能喜欢这些便条上的话． accept意为"接受"，prepare意为"准备"，remember意为"记住"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．9．A．考查动词．根据下文中的So Perhaps others liked them．too可知，作者希望有人会"喜欢（enjoy）" 便条上的话，也希望这些话能帮助人们在新的一天"精神焕发（freshen）"． spend意为"花费、度过"，organise意为"组织"，treasure意为"珍惜"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．10．C．考查动词．根据空前的some of the quotes got taken down．but可知．有些便条被取走了，但是有些"还在（remained） "． appeared意为"出现"， matched意为"匹配"，increased意为"增加"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．11．B．考查动词．根据空后的went to work for another company．．去其他公司上班．可知，作者后来"离开了（left）"那家机构．introduced 意为"介绍"，charged 意为"收费、控告"，bought意为"买"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．12．A．考查动词．根据空前的I'd still get emails可知，作者在离开的这些年里不时还会收到以前老板和同事"发来（sent） "的邮件． read 意为"读"， finished意为"完成"， published意为"出版"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．13．D．考查动词．根据本句．． a reunion with them 和他们重聚，说明作者被以前的同事们"邀请（invited）， taken 意为"带走"， rushed意为"冲"， led 意为"引导"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．14．C．考查固定短语．根据本段中的to hear how the project可知，几个月前，作者被以前的同事们"邀请（invited）"回去重聚，听取他之前"做过（worked on）"的一个项目的进展．looked into 意为"调查"，thought about 意为"想、思考"，found out意为"查明、找出"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C．15．B．考查形容词．根据空前的 I had really enjoyed working with my team 可知，作者很"高兴（happy）再见到昔日的同事．surprised意为"吃惊的"， lucky意为"幸运的"，sorry 意为"抱歉的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．16．C．考查名词．根据第一段中的 posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms 及该句中的 noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up．，． by the mirror 可知，聚会快结束的时候，作者到了"洗手间（bathroom）"竟发现自己三年前写的便条还贴在镜子的同一位置上．classroom 意为"教室"，waiting room 意为"休息室"，meeting room意为"会议室"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为C17．A．考查形容词．根据第一段中的 posted them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms 及该句中的 noticed the quote I had written three years ago was still up．，． by the mirror 可知，聚会快结束的时候，作者到了"洗手间（bathroom）"竟发现自己三年前写的便条还贴在镜子的"同一（same）"位置上．only 意为"仅仅、只有"，first 意为"第一"，next意为"下一个"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为A．18．D．考查固定短语．根据空前的simply blended into the background可知，这张便条或许已经融入员工的生活环境中，或许依然作为某些重要事情的提醒待在"显眼（stood out）"的位置上．showed up意为"出现"， turned out意为"结果是、证明是"，made up意为"补偿、弥补、编造"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．19．B．考查形容词．根据文中对作者发现自己三年前写的便条还在的描述可知，作者认为这是一个"甜蜜的（sweet）回忆．strange 意为"奇怪的"，simple 意为"简单的"， smart 意为"聪明的"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为B．20．D．考查动词．根据空前的 We never know how long a seed will take to come out and give fruit，but 可知，虽然不知道善意的种子需要多久才能开花结果，但我们还是应该不停地"播种（planting）"．saving "拯救、节约"，storing意为"储存"，producing意为"生产"，均不符合文意．故正确答案为D．本文章主要介绍了作者在之前的公司工作时为了给工作环境做出一点改变，在休息室里贴了很多写有引用话语的纸条，一段时间后当她回去她发现自己当初写的一个纸条竟然还在，这触动了她．完型填空题是一种综合性比较强的测试题，它把单项填空和阅读理解等题型融为一体，它不仅考查学生对词汇、词组、语法、句型和常识逻辑等语言基础知识的掌握情况和正确使用语法知识的能力，而且也考查学生的理解能力、推理能力、以及情景语感等方面综合理解和运用语言的能力．要求学生多掌握词汇和单词的用法，解题时注意将所学知识结合选项，作出正确选择．41.【答案】【小题1】what 【小题2】spinning【小题3】her 【小题4】are set【小题5】direction【小题6】typically 【小题7】to【小题8】where【小题9】togather【小题10】tiring【解析】1．what．考查连词，what引导宾语从句，因为从句中缺少宾语，使用what．2． spinning．考查非谓语，wind和spin是主动关系，故填现在分词做状语，故填spinning．3． her．考查代词，修饰名词使用形容词性物主代词，马丁和她的团队，故填her．4． are set．考查被动，主语是dropsondes，被释放，结合上下文使用一般现在时，故填are set．5． direction．考查名词，名词并列，速度和风向，故填direction．6． typically．考查副词，修饰动词drop，故填typically．7． to．考查介词，from…to…：从…到…，故填介词to．8． where．考查连词，先行词是center，在定语从句中做地点状语，故填关系副词where．9． to gather．考查不定式，to do 做目的状语，故填to gather．10． tiring．考查形容词，放在系动词be后面填写形容词作表语，修饰物，故填tiring．文章讲述了Cathy Martin 以及她的团队是如何收集数据预测飓风的．语法填空是通过语篇在语境中考查语法知识的运用能力，在解题前应快速浏览短文掌握。

2020-2021学年陕西省西安中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.4. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.5. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.6. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.7. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.CDid you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarrythe gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.8. What did the new study focus on?A. Regions.B. Eating habits.C. Gene variations.D. Ethnic minority groups.9. What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A. It helps store fat.B. It helps digest meat.C. It helps gain weight.D. It helps treat an illness.10. According to the study, most northerners ________.A. sweat less frequentlyB. are immune to malariaC. prefer vegetables to meatD. are more sensitive to climates11. How many differences did the study find related to genes?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.DThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribewarfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.12. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes13. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding14. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence15. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directions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。