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2020届淄博市第五中学高三英语一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AThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical DanceThe inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious (高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort (旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai GreetingThe unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.BangkokBangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National MuseumAnother location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to ________.A.its living level and educationB.its history and architectural styleC.its customsD.its religious belief2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture, the wai , to greet________.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist templesD.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.BA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
2020届淄博市第二中学高中部高三英语一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AAre you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?Check out one of these hot new restaurants.Fast BestFast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.Your Local Caff (小餐馆)Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.Last Days of the RajA centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!The Chocolate BoxThe owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.1.Fast Best suits a person ______.A.who has a sweet toothB.who loves spicy foodC.who wants to have good breakfastD.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch2.Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?A.You can listen to great music in it.B.It serves hot food with pepper.C.It serves an all-day breakfast.D.It is prefect for vegetarians.3.Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?A.Fast Best.B.Your Local Caff.st Days of the Raj.D.The Chocolate Box.BA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these health care workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A. Study at home by himself.B. Spend the more free time playing.C. Donate some money to health care workers.D. Do something helpful for health care workers.5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?A. The urgency of meals.B. The severity of the virus.C. The number of doctors.D. The position of hospitals.6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?A. Turning a blind eye to.B. Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D. Answering completely for.7. Where can you probably read this text?A. Science fiction.B. Fashion magazine.C. Life magazine.D. Entertainment newspaper.CUnderstanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept. In fact, it was noticed as early as ancient Rome. Today we see how green living has infiluenced our everyday lives. There is a growing community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill. People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately cut down on their waste by reducing what they need and want. They reuse what they own, sending few things to be recycled.Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging. For example, how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought? Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who identify with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West. Nevertheless, Malaysian environmental journalist, Ms. Aurora Tin, has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even in the Asian context. Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods, Ms. Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables. She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda. This lifestyle may be too big a change for the average person, but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.8. Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?A. Bringing a resuable container to take away food.B. Choosing appliances that cost less money.C. Turning off a device to stop using power.D. Classifying the garbage before throwing it away.9. What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?A. Recycable carboard.B. Excessive packaging.C. Glass jars to store purchases.D. Natural substances in cleaning products.10. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How do people live a zero waste lifestyle.B. Why Ms. Tin chooses to live a zero waste lifestyle..C. We can also practice a zero waste lifestyle in Asia.D. It is easy to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West.11. What is the best title of the passage?A. Living a zero waste lifestyle.B. Going green ismore than a fashion.C. A zero waste lifetyle is easy to achieve.D. Making environmentally-conscious decisions.DThere are 8.8 million blind people in India. In fact, there are 36 million blind people worldwide and a quarter of them are in India; however, many cases of blindness in India are curable. The poor in India have limited access to primary eye healthcare and often do not eat foods rich in micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals, which play an important role in maintaining good eye health.Many people worldwide are not even aware that they may have a vision (视力) problem simply because they do not get their eyes tested every year with a doctor, who tests for the functioning of the eye muscles (肌肉), as well as common diseases like night blindness. This exam is strongly recommended by experts because some changes in vision, which the patient may take longer to notice, can be found easily in this way.Certain simple changes in diet and lifestyle can ensure better eye health for you. These include drinking plenty-of water, not smoking, and eating brightly color1 ed and leafy fruit and vegetables. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun, which damages otherwise healthy eyes. Learn about your family's eye disease history, and be on the lookout for any problem about your vision. Make sure that you see a doctor immediately for early intervention(干预) if you see any of these signs of worsening eye health.If you or a loved one needs to cure blindness or other eye diseases, turn to a crowdfunding (众筹) platform. A group of eye health caregivers have fundraised with crowdfunding platform ImpactGuru to raise money toperform operations on the eyes of blind women in south Asia. Running an online fundraiser enables both doctors and patients to find a way out of the dark. If you want eye care to develop, start a fundraiser today.12. Why are there so many blind people in India?A. There is a lack of eye hospitals in India.B. People pay no attention to their eyes at all.C. Poor Indians lack food good for eye health.D. The environment damages their eyes.13. What does the author suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Examining your eyes annually.B. Strengthening muscles every day.C. Raising the awareness of physical health.D. Attaching importance to self-examination.14. Which of the following may do harm to your eyes?A. Smoking a lot.B. Wearing sunglasses.C. Drinking much water.D. Watching brightly-color1 ed pictures.15. What does the author want to show in the last paragraph?A. How to start a fundraiser online.B. The importance of raising money.C. The role of crowdfunding in eye care.D. What should bedone to raise money.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。
山东省淄博市2019~2020学年度高三第一次模拟考试英语参考答案（202004）解读版第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)1-3 BDC 4-7 ADAC 8-11 DCBA 12-15 DCAB 16-20 CFDEG第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21-25 BCADC 26-30 BACDA 31-35 BCDAB第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)36. formally 37. as 38. covers 39. a 40. What41. has set 42. shorten 43. using 44. them 45. to receive阅卷时注意大小写，单词拼写，答案标准要统一。
第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作（满分15分）一、应用文写作评分原则1．本题总分15分，按照5个档次给分。
2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3．字数少于60或者多于100的，从总分中减去2分。
4．评分时, 应注意的主要内容为：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6．如书写较差以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
（一）本次应用文阅卷评分标准：首先要提醒师生特别注意倡议书的行文与语气特点阅卷要点如下：1.（略写）此倡议的背景与原因；2.（主要部分）提出健康建议：必须含有养成良好的卫生习惯（如戴口罩、勤洗手等）；积极做好个人防护；（该部分可适当拓展，如：少去公共场所，勤通风，健康饮食，适量锻炼等）；3.（简要）表达信心。
（二）应用词汇和语法结构的情况1.时态使用的准确性；2.使用与倡议主题相关的词汇、短语与句式；3.能够使用恰当的语法结构。
淄博市2019~2020学年度高三第一次模拟考试英语参考答案（202004）解读版第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)1-3 BDC 4-7 ADAC8-11 DCBA 12-15 DCAB 16-20CFDEG第二部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21-25 BCADC26-30 BACDA31-35 BCDAB第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)36. formally37. as38. covers39. a40.What41. has set42. shorten43. using44. them45. to receive阅卷时注意大小写，单词拼写，答案标准要统一。
第三部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作（满分15分）一、应用文写作评分原则1．本题总分15分，按照5个档次给分。
2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3．字数少于60或者多于100的，从总分中减去2分。
4．评分时,应注意的主要内容为：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6．如书写较差以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
三、该题目阅卷的具体要求（一）本次应用文阅卷评分标准：首先要提醒师生特别注意倡议书的行文与语气特点阅卷要点如下：1.（略写）此倡议的背景与原因；2.（主要部分）提出健康建议：必须含有养成良好的卫生习惯（如戴口罩、勤洗手等）；积极做好个人防护；（该部分可适当拓展，如：少去公共场所，勤通风，健康饮食，适量锻炼等）；3.（简要）表达信心。
（二）应用词汇和语法结构的情况1.时态使用的准确性；2.使用与倡议主题相关的词汇、短语与句式；3.能够使用恰当的语法结构。
2020年山东省淄博市高考英语一模试卷第一部分阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5 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．1. The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all﹣inclusive guided tourof New York City．Central ParkOne of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man﹣made wonder． Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year． Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year． One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering itsgrounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures, or admiring its 36 bridges．Hudson River ParkHudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan． Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north tosouth, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax． The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other features．Washington Square ParkWashington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square． People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees． Central Park ZooThe Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5﹣acre zoo located on Central Park in New YorkCity． The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York． The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a square around the sea lion pool． Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid﹣1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old﹣fashioned cages with naturalistic environments．（1）Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village？________A. Central Park．B. Hudson River Park．C. Central Park Zoo．D. Washington Square Park．．（2）What can we learn about Central Park？________A. It is primarily an artificial park．B. It is the first public park built in the world．C. It was the most crowded park when first built．D. It especially attracts pedestrians and artists．．（3）When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time？________A. In the 1860s．B. In 1934．C. In the mid﹣1980s．D. In 1988．【答案】DAB【考点】广告布告类阅读说明文阅读【解析】这是一篇说明文．主要介绍了纽约市的四个公园，分别为Central Park， Hudson River Park， WashingtonSquare Park 以及Central Park Zoo．【解答】（1）D．细节理解题．根据第四段第一句“Washington Square Park， located in the heart of Greenwich Village．华盛顿广场公园，位于格林威治村中心”"可知，华盛顿中心广场位于格林威治村的中心，结合选项，故选C．（2）A．推理判断题．根据文章第二段，One of the most famous parks in the world，Central Park is a man﹣made wonder．中央公园是世界上最著名的公园之一，是一个人造的奇迹．可知，中央公园是一个人造公园，结合选项，故选A．（3）B．细节理解题．根据第五段第三句"The zoo was improved in 1934， with the addition of many new bui ldingsranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool．动物园在1934年进行了改进，在海狮池周围的四合院里增加了许多新的建筑物．可知，动物园得到了改善是在1934年，结合选项，故选B．2. There is a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley called So Much Trouble in The World． Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people． The UN understands this too ﹣ that is why it made November 16th “International Day for Tolerance”．But first, what is tolerance? According to French philosopher Voltaire, “Tolerance is the consequence of humanity． We are all formed of frailty （脆弱） and error; let us pardon each other’s fool ﹣ that is the first law of nature．”Very often, people do not realize that they are intolerant． This is because intolerance has a lot to do with ignorance． For example, the UN’s campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males． But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men do not put themselves in the shoes of women．It is worth thinking a little about the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”． Are they the best words to describe the evils of which we are speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someone is not necessarily a very respectful thing． When someone is tolerated, it implies that there is something wrong with them．Still, what Voltaire said stands: We humans are not perfect and this weakness is something that we all share． That is the reason we should be tolerant． It is a little like generosity． We can give things to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness（1）What is the purpose of the UN “International Day for Tolerance”？________A. To celebrate the founding of the UN．B. To solve the problem of global warming．C. To change people’s opinion towards globalization．D. To arouse the awareness of tolerance among people．．（2）Why do men behave intolerantly towards women？________A. Because men do not realize the purpose of the UN．B. Because men are physically stronger than women．C. Because men are not willing to understand womenD. Because men do not appreciate the shoes of women．．（3）Why is it meaningless to use the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”？________A. Because they cannot be used in a respectful way．B. Because they are hard to pronounce in English．C. Because they cannot be translated into other languages．D. Because they do not express the exact meaning people refer to．．（4）In what sense is “tolerance” similar to “generosity”？________A. Humans tend to find faults in others．B. Humans need to give something to others．C. Humans are advised to treat others better．D. Humans change their attitudes towards others．【答案】DCDB【考点】新闻报道类阅读【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道类阅读，文章主要介绍了“国际宽容日”，联合国“国际宽容日”的目的是唤起人们对宽容的意识．【解答】（1）D．细节理解题．根据第一段中的Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people． The UN understands this too ﹣﹣﹣that’s why it made Nov 16th “International Day for Tolerance”．可知马利明白，世界上出现如此多问题的部分原因是人们之间缺乏宽容．联合国也理解这一点﹣﹣这就是为什么它把11月16日定为“国际宽容日”．由此可知，联合国“国际宽容日”的目的是唤起人们对宽容的意识．故选D．（2）C．推理判断题．根据第三段尾句But often， the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men don’t put themselves in the shoes of women．可知男性对女性不包容是因为他们不愿意设身处地的为女性着想，不愿意理解她们．即男人对女人的行为不宽容因为男人不愿意了解女人．故选C．（3）D．推理判断题．根据倒数第二段后三句“Are they the best words to describe the evils of which we’re speaking here To agree to be ‘tolerant’ of someone isn’t necessarily a very respectful thing． When someone is tolerated，it implies that there’s some thing wrong with them．”可知，对某人宽容并不一定是一件值得尊重的事情，某人如果被包容，就暗示着某人有问题，因此推断使用“宽容”或者“不宽容”是没有意义的，因为它们不能准确表达人们所指的意思．故选D．（4）B．推理判断题．根据最后一段最后两句It’s a little like generosity． We can give things to another person， and we can also give our forgiveness．可知人类需要给别人一些东西，“宽容”类似于“慷慨”．由此推断，在我们给与别人谅解时，宽容有点像慷慨．故选B．3. The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past． With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphones, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic （怀旧的）skill． However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful ﹣ both in school and in life．Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand．Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks ﹣ both on a computer and by hand． The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate．In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write．“Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts． It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas．” Berninger said．Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe （转换）“those words in t he mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen, ” the study said．Seeing the words in the “________” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot（发现） spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time．“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks, ” she said．“But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have t he knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer．”（1）What makes writing by hand a thing of the past？________A. The absence of blackboard in classroom．B. The use of new technologies in teaching．C. The lack of practice in handwriting．D. The popular use of smartphones．．（2）Which of the following best shows the role of spelling？________A. Spelling improves one’s memory of words．B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability．C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas．D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas．．（3）What does “mind’s eye” in paragraph 5 mean？________A. Window．B. Soul．C. Picture．D. Imagination．．（4）What conclusion could be drawn from the passage？________A. Computers can help people with their choice of words．B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching．C. Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms．D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade．【答案】BBDC【考点】议论文阅读社会文化类阅读【解析】本文主要讲述的是：随着现代科技的发展，书写渐渐被人们所忽视．但是Berninger的研究表明，书写在现代教学中应该占有一席之地，因为加强拼写有助于学生的发展．【解答】（1）B．细节理解题．根据第一段“With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone，writing by hand has become something of nostalgic （怀旧的）skill．”随着像电脑和智能手机的使用，书写已经成为了人们怀旧的东西．可知新技术在教学中的运用让手写成为过去．故答案选B．（2）B．细节理解题．根据第四段首句“In a more recent study，Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to know well they can write．”可知在更近的一次研究中，Berninge想看看拼写在学生写作技巧中所发挥的什么作用，结果发现字写得好的孩子文章也写得好．故答案选B．（3）D．词义猜测题．根据第五段中“Seeing the words in the”mind’s eye“helps children not only to turn their ideas into words，but also to notice spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time．”可知用内心去看这些单词，不仅能帮助学生们将思想变成文字，而且也能注意到拼写的错误和正确的书写．联系本意：思想的眼睛则为想像之意．故选D．（4）C．主旨大意题．根据第一段特别是最后一句中“many believe handwriti ng skills are still necessary for students to be successful﹣﹣both in school and in life．”句意：有许多人相信写作技能在学校与生活中依然有必要学的．和文章的最后一段，首段说明随着新技术的到来，手写已经成为过去，之后文章中部提到手写的好处，最后一段进一步阐明书写的重要．故答案选C．4. The production of coffee beans is a huge, profitable business, but, unfortunately, full ﹣sun production is taking over the industry and bringing about a lot of damage． The change in how coffee is grown from shade﹣grown production to full﹣sun production endangers the very existence of certain animals and birds, and even disturbs the world’s ecological balance．On a local level, the damage of the forest required by full﹣sun fields affects the area’s birds and animals． The shade of the forest trees provides a home for birds and other species（物种） that depend on th e trees’ flowers and fruits． Full﹣sun coffee growersdestroy this forest home． As a result, many species are quickly dying out．On a more global level, the destruction of the rainforest for full﹣sun coffee fields also threatens（威胁） human life． Medica l research often makes use of the forests’ plant and animal life, and the destruction of such species could prevent researchers from finding cures for certain diseases． In addition, new coffee﹣growing techniques are poisoning the water locally, and even tually the world’s groundwater．Both locally and globally, the continued spread of full﹣sun coffee plantations（种植园）could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology． The loss of shade trees is already causing a slight change in the world’s climate, and studies show that loss of oxygen﹣giving trees also leads to air pollution and global warming． Moreover, the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic（酸性的） soil conditions．It is obvious that the way much coffee is grown affects many aspects of life, from the local environment to the global ecology． But consumers do have a choice． They can purchase shade﹣grown coffee whenever possible, although at a higher cost． The future health of the planet and mankind is surely worth more than an inexpensive cup of coffee．（1）What can we learn about full﹣sun coffee production from Paragraph 4？________A. It limits the spread of new growing techniques．B. It leads to air pollution and global warming．C. It slows down the loss of shade trees．D. It improves local soil conditions．．（2）The purpose of the text is to________．A. entertainB. advertiseC. instructD. persuade．（3）Where does this text probably come from？________A. An agricultural magazine．B. A medical journal．C. An engineering textbook．D. A tourist guide．．（4）Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text？________A.B.C.D.P： paragraph．【答案】BDAA【考点】政治经济类阅读议论文阅读【解析】本文章主要讲述了咖啡种植是一利润丰厚的产业．但是，这种需要充足阳光的咖啡种植给环境和生态造成了危害．对地方环境来说，阳光充足的咖啡种植破坏了森林，毁掉了动物鸟类的家园，从而导致一些物种的灭绝．就全球生态而言是有害的，因此，作为消费者，我们应该购买阴凉处种植的咖啡．虽然价格高点，但是对环境有益，还是值得的．【解答】（1）B．细节理解题．根据第四段…could mean the destruction of the rainforest ecology．The loss of shade trees is already causing a slight change in the world’s climate，and studies show that loss of oxygen﹣giving trees also leads to air pollution and global warming．Moreover，the new growing techniques are contributing to acidic（酸性的）soil conditions．可知，阳光充足的咖啡生产破坏了热带雨林的生态系统，导致空气污染，全球变暖，土壤酸化．可知，阳光充足的咖啡生产会造成空气污染和环境破坏，结合选项，故选B．（2）D．写作意图题．根据最后一段But consumers do have a choice．They can purchase shade﹣grown coffee whenever possible，although at a higher cost．但消费者确实有选择的余地，他们可以在任何可能的时候购买遮荫种植的咖啡，尽管成本更高．可知，作者的意图是劝说消费者购买生长在阴凉处的咖啡，尽管价钱高点，但是对环境有利．从长远角度看，还是值得的．故选D．（3）A．推理判断题．根据文章第一段， The change in how coffee is grown from shade ﹣grown production to full﹣sun production endangers the very existence of certain animals and birds，and even disturbs the world’s ecological balance．咖啡的种植方式从荫凉种植转变为全日照生产，危及某些动物和鸟类的生存，甚至扰乱世界的生态平衡．可知，本文章主要讲述了关于阳光充足的咖啡种植对生态系统造成的危害，可知此内容应出自农业杂志类文章．结合选项，故选A．（4）A．框架结构题．根据各段落的大意：第一段话题介绍；第二、三、四段各方面的危害；第五段解决方法．总分总结构，结合选项，故选A．第二节（共1小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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．选项中有两项为多余选项．Exam AnxietyHas this ever happened to you？You’ve been studying hard for your midterm， but when you walk into your exam， your mind goes blank， your heart races fast， you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe．（1）_______Everyone feels stressed during exams． Usually， it results from a fear of failure， lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past． This is normal and often helps you work harder， think faster and generally improve your performance．（2）_______You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you． This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised．（3）_______Some choose to ignore the problem，while others don’t review becausethey think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety． It can alsobe really easy to think that if you don’t try and then you fail，you won’t feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard．So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test（4）_______Yes， this seems obvious，but it’s worth repeating． If you feel confident that you’ve prepared thoroughly，you’ll feel more confident walking into the test． The second tip is simple： just start． The blank page can maximize your anxiety．（5）_______You can always go back and change things later if needed， but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling． Besides， allocating（分配） your time is equally important． Look through the whole test before getting started． Mentally allocate how much time you’ll spend on each section．If there’s time to recheck， even better．A． The first thing you should do is to be prepared．B． People often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways．C． If these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar，you’re not alone!D． Therefore， people need an appropriate amount of pressure to help deal with exams．E．Realizing time is almost up and that there’s still a lot of blank space will make you desperate．F． However， if you are overly anxious about the result， you may be unable to focus on your work．G． After you get the paper， dive right in by getting some questions done to build up your confidence．【答案】C,F,B,A,G【考点】说明文七选五【解析】本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了你有过这样的经历吗？你一直在为期中考试努力学习，但是当你走进考场时，你的大脑一片空白，心跳加速，手掌出汗，呼吸困难．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据前文“You’ve been studying hard for your midterm， but when you walk into your exam， your mind goes blank， your heart races fast， you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe．你一直在为期中考试努力学习，但是当你走进考场时，你的大脑一片空白，心跳加速，手掌出汗，呼吸困难”．可知此处应填“如果这些典型的考试焦虑症状听起来耳熟能详，你并不孤单”．故选C．（2）F．细节理解题．根据前文" This is normal and often helps you work harder， think faster and generally improve your performance“这是正常的，通常有助于你更加努力地工作，更快地思考，提高你的表现．可知此处应填”但是，如果你对结果过于焦虑，你可能无法集中精力工作"．故选F．（3）B．细节理解题．根据下文“Some choose to ignore the problem，while others don’t review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety”有些人选择忽略这个问题，而另一些人则不复习，因为他们认为自己无论如何都会做得不好，甚至会因为焦虑而错过考试．可知此处应填“人们常常以许多无益的方式处理考试压力”．故选B．（4）A．推理判断题．根据前文“So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test”那么你能做些什么来对抗消极的心态，在考试之前和考试期间保持冷静．可知此处应填“你应该做的第一件事就是做好准备”．故选A．（5）G．推理判断题．根据前文“The blank page can maximize your anxiety”空白页能最大限度地增加你的焦虑．可知此处应填“拿到论文后，马上做一些问题来建立你的信心”．故选G．第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分15分）第一节（共1小题；每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．I was born legally blind． Of all the stories of my early childhood, the one about a（1）_______is my mother’s fav orite．I was only two when the（2）_______occurred． We had just arrived home from a trip． Mom lifted me out of the car and（3）_______ to speak to the driver． I took advantage of my brief（4）_______ to dash across the lawn（草坪）﹣ and hit a large maple tree! I was running so fast that I bounced off the trunk and landed on my backside． Mom（5）_______ me to start crying, but I just sat there for a minute． Then I （6）_______myself up and kept right on going．Mom loves to use this story as an（7）_______． It remin ds her that children don’t enter life （8）_______ to take risks or unwilling to（9）_______ again when they falldown． She never wanted me to lose that toughness as I grew older． When I（10）_______ my major life decisions, I was still that little girl tearing full﹣speed across the lawn．I studied abroad and later moved away from my parents’ home to look for a（11）_______． Through years of（12）_______, I have become a respected teacher in a school serving high﹣need students．We are almost certain to get（13）_______ at some point during the process of achieving our goal． When that happens, don’t sit in the grass and（14）_______． Just get up and keep on going． It will all be worth it（15）_______．（1）A.tripB.raceC.treeD.driver（2）A.incidentB.changeC.illnessD.problem（3）A.fearedB.refusedC.forgotD.turned（4）A.delayB.absenceC.freedomD.rest（5）A.promised．B.encouragedC.allowedD.expected（6）A.wokeB.pickedC.warmedD.gave（7）A.answerB.exampleC.excuseD.order（8）A.afraidB.ashamedC.ableD.anxious（9）A.askB.shareC.learnD.try（10）A.regrettedB.reviewedC.madeD.explained（11）A.jobB.friendC.fortuneD.house（12）A.memoriesB.effortsC.researchD.experience（13）A.mixed upB.fed upC.knocked downD.settled down（14）A.playB.relaxC.dreamD.cry（15）A.all at onceB.in the endC.in either caseD.as a result【答案】CADCDBBADCABCDB【考点】人生感悟类阅读【解析】这是一篇记叙文．记叙了作者两岁时趁母亲不注意，在草坪上快速跑过时撞到了一棵树，作者没有哭，只是坐了一分钟然后自己站起来继续前进．这个故事也激励着作者一直保持韧性，最终通过努力成为了一位老师．作者想要告诉我们，在实现目标的过程中，我们几乎肯定会在某个时刻被打倒，但是只要不放弃最后都会是值得的．【解答】（1）C．考查名词及语境理解．句意：在我童年早期的所有故事中，关于一棵树的故事是我母亲最喜欢的．A． trip旅行；B． race赛事；C． tree树木；D． driver司机．结合后文讲述作者小时候撞到一颗枫树的故事，可推知母亲最喜欢讲述的故事是关于这棵树的．故选C．（2）A．考查名词及语境理解．句意：那次事件出现时我只有两岁．A．incident事件；B． change改变；C． illness疾病；D． problem问题．结合下文讲述故事的经过可知此处是指事情发生在作者两岁时．故选A．（3）D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：妈妈把我抱出车外，转过身去和司机说话．A． feared害怕；B． refused拒绝；C． forgot忘记；D． turned转向．结合后文to speak to the driver可知作者的妈妈转过身去和司机说话，没有注意到作者．故选D．（4）C．考查名词及语境理解．句意：我利用短暂的自由冲过草坪，撞到了一棵大枫树！A． delay延迟；B． absence缺席；C． freedom自由；D． rest休息．结合上文作者的母亲在和司机说话，没有注意到作者，因此作者利用母亲不注意的短暂自由，撞到了一棵大枫树．故选C．（5）D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：妈妈预计我要哭了，但我只是在那里坐了一分钟．A．promised承诺；B．encouraged鼓励；C．allowed允许；D．expected期待；预料．结合后文me to start crying可知母亲预料作者会哭．故选D．（6）B．考查动词及语境理解．句意：然后我自己站了起来，继续前进．A． woke唤醒；B． picked挑选；C． warmed温暖；D． gave给予．结合后文myself up and kept right on going可知作者重站起来，继续前进．短语pick oneself up“跌倒后起来；振作精神”．故选B．（7）B．考查名词及语境理解．句意：妈妈喜欢用这个故事作为例子．A． answer答案；B． example例子；C． excuse借口；D． order命令．结合第一段中提到的作者妈妈总是爱讲这棵树的故事，可知妈妈是将这棵树的故事作为提醒自己的一个例子．故选B．（8）A．考查形容词及语境理解．句意：它提醒她，孩子进入生活时，不会害怕冒险，也不会在跌倒时不愿再尝试．A． afraid害怕的；B． ashamed羞愧的；C． able能干的；D． anxious焦急的．结合上文作者趁着妈妈不注意快速冲过草坪可知，孩子们并不害怕冒险．故选A．（9）D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：它提醒她，孩子进入生活时，不会害怕冒险，也不会在跌倒时不愿再尝试．A． ask询问；B． share分享；C． learn学会；D． try尝试．结合上文作者在撞到树后，只是坐了一分钟又自己站起来继续前进，可知孩子在跌倒时不会不愿意再次尝试．故选D．（10）C．考查动词及语境理解．句意：当我做出人生重大决定时，我还是那个全速跑过草坪的小女孩．A． regretted遗憾；B． reviewed复习；C． made做；D． explained解释．结合后文my major life decisions可知是做人生的重大决定．短语make a decision“做决定”．故选C．（11）A．考查名词及语境理解．句意：我出国留学，后来离开父母的家去找工作．A． job工作；B． friend朋友；C． fortune财富；D． house房子．结合后文作者成为了老师可知是离开父母的家去找工作．故选A．（12）B．考查名词及语境理解．句意：经过多年的努力，我已经成为了一名受人尊敬的老师．A． memories记忆；B． efforts努力；C． research研究；D． experience经历．结合第一段可知作者看不见，因此付出了许多年的努力才成为一名老师．故选B．（13）C．考查动词短语及语境理解．句意：在实现目标的过程中，我们几乎肯定会在某个时刻被打倒．A． mixed up混合；B． fed up养壮；C． knocked down撞倒；D． settled down定居；解决．此处作者作出总结，人生总会有遇到像撞到树上那样，被打倒的时刻．故选C．（14）D．考查名词及语境理解．句意：当这种情况发生时，不要坐在草地上哭泣．A． play玩耍；B． relax放松；C． dream梦想；D． cry哭泣．结合后文Just get up and keep on going可知作者认为当遇到不如意的时候，不要坐在草地上哭泣，而是应该站起来继续前进．故选D．（15）B．考查短语及语境理解．句意：到最后一切都会是值得的．A． all at once突然；B． in the end最后；C． in either case不论发生何种情况；D． as a result结果．结合作者的人生经历可知，遇到挫折只要不放弃继续前行，最后一切都会是值得的．故选B．第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．How do we prevent trans missionof the virus？This new virus currently has a （1）________ （limit） geographic spread．（2）________， there are a number of standard hygiene（卫生） practices （3）________have been recommended to protect against infection and further spread． These include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a medical mask，tissue or flexed elbow； avoiding close contact with those who are unwell； the appropriate use of （4）________ （mask） and personal protective equipment，（5）________ （especial） in a healthcare setting； washing hands regularly with soap and water， or alcohol﹣based hand rub． Actions that can be taken to prevent infection from （6）________animal source include ： avoiding unnecessary unprotected contact with animals；washing hands after contact with animals or animal products； and ensuring that animal products are cooked thoroughly before they （7）________（consume）．（8）________is important to stay hom e if you’re feeling unwell． But if you have a fever，cough，and difficulty （9）________（breath）， seek medical care early and share your previous travel history（10）________ your healthcare provider．【答案】limitless,However,which,masks,especially,the,are consumed,It,breathing,with【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】本文介绍了预防新冠状病毒的方法．【解答】1. 1imitless．考查形容词．根据句意这种新病毒目前在地理上有着无限的传播．可知需要形容词修饰名词spread，表示无限的．故填limitless．2． However．考查副词．根据句意然而，有许多标准的卫生措施被推荐用来防止感染和进一步传播．可知前后句意是转折关系，又有“，”隔开．故填However．3． which．考查关系代词．根据句意然而，有许多标准的卫生措施被推荐用来防止感染和进一步传播．可知此处是非限制性定语从句引导词，先行词是practices，引导词需在定语从句中做主语．故填which．4． masks．考查名词．根据句意这些措施包括当咳嗽或打喷嚏时用医用口罩、纸巾或弯曲的胳膊肘捂住口鼻．可知口罩应用复数形式．故填masks．5．especially．考查副词．根据句意特别是在医疗环境中．可知应用副词强调使用环境的重要性，应使用especially．故填especially．6．the．考查冠词．根据句意可以采取的防止动物源性感染的措施．可知动物源性感染是特指，应用定冠词the．故填the．7． are consumed．考查被动语态．根据句意确保动物产品在食用前彻底煮熟．可知食品是被食用的，应用被动语态，此句是用在before引导的时间状语从句中，应用一般现在时，主语是they．故填are consumed．8．It．考查代词．根据句意如果你感觉不舒服，呆在家里是很重要的．可知此处缺少主语．本句使用了it+be+adj．+to do固定句型， it做形式主语．故填It．9． breathing．考查非谓语动词ving．根据句意但是如果你发烧，咳嗽，呼吸困难．可知此空格处使用了固定搭配have difficulty doing．故填breathing．10． with．考查介词．根据句意并与你的医疗机构分享你以前的旅行记录．可知和某人分享某物应用固定搭配share…with．故填with．第三部分写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，计划和同学去敬老院（nursing home）陪老人们过重阳节（the Double Ninth Festival）．请给外教露西写封邮件，邀她一同前往，内容包括：1．出发及返回时间；2．活动：包饺子、表演节目等．注意：1．词数100词左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．结语已为你写好．________________Looking forward to your reply．Yours，Li Hua【答案】DearLucy，,I’dliketoinviteyoutojoinusforavisittothenursi nghomenextSaturdayfortheDoubleNi nthFestivalItisthedayfortheelderlyinourcultureWe’llgoandmakedumplingsandcakeswiththeel derlypeoplethereWe’llalsospendsomefuntimetogethersinging，dancingandplayinggames，whichwehopewillmakethemhappy【高分句型】（活动）Weshouldbebackaround4o’clockintheafternoon（返回时间）Ifyouareabletocomewithus，pleaseletusknowandwe’llwaitforyouattheschoolgateat9inthemorning【高分句型】（出发时间）【考点】提纲类【解析】本文是应用文，根据所给要点给外教露西写一封邮件，邀她一同前往敬老院陪老人们过重阳节，主要要点：1．出发及返回时间； 2．活动：包饺子、表演节目等．属提纲作文．在写作时人称以第一人称为主．时态以一般将来时为主．重要短语：invite you to do （邀请某人做…），make dumplings （包饺子），spend time （in）doing （花费时。
2020年淄博市博山区第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALook at Some Greatest BookstoresAnother CountryKreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis BooksOia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.Bart’s BooksOjai, California. U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.Adrian Harringtonsince 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.Corso Como BookshopMilan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art architecture, design graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzamil.The BookwormChina. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.1.What can you do in Atlantis Books?A.Enjoy rare books.B.Attend a festival.C.Learn photography.D.Buy books anytime.2.Which bookstore has the longest history?A.Adrian Harrington.B.Atlantis Books.C.Bart’s Books.D.Corso Como Bookshop.3.How is The Bookworm different from the others?A.It is used as a library.B.It focuses on photography.C.It hosts all sorts of activities.D.It has branches in different cities.BSummer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second. .Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.4. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.5. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.6. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.7. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.A. browse the unofficial website of NASAB. watch a video recorded by a flight centerC. stream a live show on Aug. 11 nightD. use special devices to connect with the showerCFor 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels. This is causing polar ice to melt, sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events. These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic (人为的) in nature. Since the industrial revolution, human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere, causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world. The most recent assessment report says that the earth’s average temperature has risen by 0. 74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005, and that the average temperature will continue to rise. There have also been more violent downpours, sea levels have risen and the ice at the world’s poles and on its mountains is melting. The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific. This may lead to the displacement of millions of people, loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation, world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference inParis. The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change. That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet, we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world. We are left with not much of a choice. If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!8. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The information of industrial revolution.B. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C. The reasons of climate change.D. The result of extreme weather events.9. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We have made great achievements.B. Some measures are still required to take.C. Mars is suitable for people’s living.D. Some countries will receive urgent aid.10. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C. What Serious Global Warming!D. How Important the UN Agreement Is!11. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A. B.C. D.D“Tell her,” I whispered to my daughter as she pressed her body against mine. She folded my free arm aroundher little shoulders while I finished loading the groceries onto the conveyer belt.I smiled at the young cashier who had a butterfly knot tied to her black ponytail(马尾辫). My daughter was right when she'd whispered to me, “Her hair is so pretty.”“Tell her,” I repeated witha gentle push. My girl only dug her pink cheeks deeper into my side as she nervously twisted the edge of my sleeve in her small fist.The cashier looked down at my daughter, her expression showing a little concern. “My daughter thinks your hair is beautiful.” I explained.The cashier's face lit up. “You do?” This led my little one out of her hiding place. She looked up and nodded.“Thank you so much! You made my day,” the cashier said with a smile brilliant enough to compete with her highlights. My daughter returned it with a shining smile of her own.As I walked out of the store, holding my daughter's hand, I stole a glance back at the young woman. Her energy was clearly brighter now than it had: been when we first entered her line.After loading my groceries in the trunk, I climbed into the driver's seat. It was then that my daughter made a declaration, “Mom, I think I'm going to start telling everyone when I like their hair.” “You should, honey.” And she did. She still does.It's a rare occasion if we make a trip out in public without her telling someone that she loves their hair, or nails, or shirt, or shoes. To be honest, I think she even does so more than me. And it's one of my favorite things about this girl. She learned, at a very young age, that by simply telling people when you see beauty in them, you can draw out the beauty of human connection.12. Why was the author's daughter nervous in the store?A. She was frightened of the cashier.B. She was too shy to express herself.C. She was unable to pay the groceries.D. She was unhappy to greet a stranger.13. What made the cashier more energetic in her work?A. The praise from a little girl.B. The support of the customers.C. The competition environment.D. The understanding of a mother.14. What does the author think of her daughter now?A. Kind and independent.B. Lively and cheerful.C. Careful and generous.D. Smart and proud.15. What is the best title of the text?A. The Beauty Of Good MannersB. The Power In Raising Others UpC. A Girl's New Way OutOf TroubleD. A Mother's Love For Her Daughter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届淄博市淄川第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheatre and film fans will be excited about what's on stage and on screen.THEATRE☆Take in a Broadway show at Mirvish Venues. The Grand Theatre hosts plays and musicals in London, Ontario. The building dates back to 1901 and starts a rare architectural feature.☆In the heart of Ontario's bread-basket, treat yourself to uniquely Canadian modern productions at the Blyth Festival in Goderich.☆Ontario becomes popular on the stage as theatre festivals. The Stratford Festival produces classic productions mainly on Shakespeare in Stratford. Works by Bernard Shaw, the founder of social realism in English literature enrich the stage at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.FILM☆Expand your mind with great modem, independent film during the Reel Asian FilmFestival or visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox for exhibitions related to film and theatre.☆Making productions that don't reach half an hour by new filmmakers, the Breakthroughs Film Festival provides some of the most video movies.☆Five amazing programs feature films from across the globe during the Durham Region International Film Festival.☆One of the top film festivals in the world, the 'Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to international cinema.COMEDY☆For a laugh, head to a comedy club. Absolute Comedy, Second City and Yuks Yuks all specialize in finding your funny bone.☆The Toronto Alliance for the Peforming Arts will keep you up to date on what 's playing onToronto's stages; you can look through their “TOnight” for on-the-go performing arts tickets, reviews and searches on your mobile.1. Where should those preferring realistic dramas go?A. London.B. Stratford.C. Goderich.D. Niagara-on-the-Lake.2. What does the Breakthroughs Film Festival focus on?A. Short films.B. Films across the world.C. Modern films.D. Films by young directors.3. What might “TOnight” be?A. A comedy.B. An application.C. A guidebook.D. An organization.BThis past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.Soreturn to something familiar.4. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Getting lost in a book.B. Non-stop inner anxiety.C. Chatting with the author.D. Powerful network of brain.5. What do we know about reading according to the text?A. It can treat our headache.B. It can calm down the noisy people.C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.6. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?A. People bought too many books.B. The books were too difficult to understand.C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.7. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To rid people of concern for safety.B. To present an effective reading way.C. To wake up memories of an old book.D. To recommend the book he/she reads.CScientists have recently discovered thatAndean condors (秀鹫)— some of the world’s largest birds——barely flap their wings at all while flying. Instead, they use rising air currents to remain in the air for hours.The Andean condor is the world’s largest soaring bird. They can weigh up to 15 kilograms. Their wings, when spread out, measure up to three meters. Their main food source is the meat of large animals which have died. Soaring high in the sky allows condors to easily spot possible meals on the ground.Scientists worked together to study the flight patterns of these huge birds and how much effort the birds use when flying. To study the birds while they were in the sky, the researchers attached special devices which could record every beat of their wings.The scientists learned that most of the condors’ flapping— over 75%— came when the birds were taking off. Once in the sky, the birds flew for very long periods of time without flapping at all. In fact, they only flapped their wings for 1% of the time they were in the air. One bird flew for over five hours without flapping, covering nearly 117miles.Soaring without flapping is important because birds bum energy every time they flap their wings.The birds’ soaring isn’t magic. They use the fact that hot air rises to keep themselves up. As hot air rises, it often creates “thermals”— currents of warm air moving upward. The condors soar by making use of these thermals. The tricky part is finding thermals and moving between them.When birds are forced to land and take off again often, it costs them a lot of energy. The researchers learned that to avoid having to land, the condors did most of their non-take-off flapping when they were closer to the ground and looking for a new thermal.The scientists reported that even though all of the condors they studied were young, they knew well how to take advantage of the air currents.8. What can we learn about the Andean condor from the text?A. They live mairly on small animals.B. Their wingspan is at least three meters.C. They rely on hot air to remain high in the sky.D. They are the birds with the strongest flying ability.9. Why was the equipment tied to the birds?A. To measure how far they could fly without flapping.B. To keep track of how often they flapped while flying.C. To calculate the energy required for their flight.D. To confirm their flight patterns.10. Which of the following acts consumes the most energy for a condor?A. Hunting for food.B. Flying in the sky.C. Getting off the ground.D. Landing on the ground.11. What can we infer from the text?A. Condors flap the most when looking for a new thermal.B. No condor can fly for more than five hours without flapping.C. Condors don’t need to look for thermals when soaring in the sky.D. Soaring by using thermals is probably a natural ability of condors.DAt the foot of the Tianmu Mountain in Zhejiang, a homestay (民宿) is attracting travelers from far and wide, which has won architectural (建筑学的) medal at the 2021 German iF Design Awards.The owners of the homestay are a couple in their late 30s who decided to return to their hometown three years ago. Li Xiumei used to be in charge of a division at a company in Hangzhou, and her husband was a sales director. It was an ordinary situation where Li’s husband was on business trips a lot and Li worked overtime on weekends. City life sometimes is not easy.In 2018, they quit jobs and went back to Dongtianmu village, which lies in a forest of bamboo. The first time they drove into the village was one late afternoon. The cooking smoke was rising from the foot of the mountain, which gave them a very different feeling form thecity.The homestay was built beside her husband’s old countryside house. The old house is preserved (保留), while a brand-new building was built on its side and the whole site is made up of for courtyards. It has been updated to have a hall, a tea room, a kitchen, a dining room. Japanese cherry trees are planted in the east courtyard. A swimming pool is placed in the west courtyard, with a bar located on one side.Li and her husband love gardening and music, and their new home gives them enough space to continue their interests and relax in the heart of nature. Li wants to share the quiet country life, so she makes her new home a homestay. In 2019, the homestay became an online hit after guests shared their experiences on social media. “The longer I stay here, the more I feel it was the right choice to come back, and this is more meaningful than making money,” Li says.12. How did Li feel about city life?A. Satisfied.B. Tired.C. Attractive.D. Noisy.13. What impressed the couple when first driving to the village?A. The smoke of cooking.B. The forest of bamboo.C. The smell of the village.D. The feeling of loneliness.14. What can we infer about the homestay from paragraph 4?A. It is ancient and broken.B. It can hold many guests.C. It has been rebuilt bythe couple.D. It must have been carefully designed.15. What’s more meaningful than earning money according to Li?A. Continuing their music dream.B. Staying at the old house.C. Living in the countryside.D. Developing the economy of cities.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届淄博市第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen the weather is bad or when the flu breaks out, we can let the kids do some fun things at home, which can be beneficial to kids.Reading out loudIf your children are young enough, don't forget to read books to them out loud! Few children dislikehaving a good book read to them, and it's great for the development of their brains. However, if your children are a bit older and have moved onto more advanced books, there is always the choice of listening to an audiobook. This can also be done while they're doing something else.Playing board gamesMaybe your children's table is full of board games, which have been forgotten for a long time. It's a good time to bring them out when playing outside is no longer a choice. Surely, playing board games is a great way to connect with children. In addition, many board games are designed to get children thinking!Having a dance partyConsidering that all you need is a speaker or maybe just a phone, you can have a dance party wherever you are! This is a great way to get kids’ bodies moving when they are inside. Play some of your children's favorite music and let them dance to it. Not only is it good exercise, but it will help your children feel time is flying!Doing jigsaw (拼图) puzzlesFor most people that have children, it's common to have at least one jigsaw puzzle at home. Jigsaw puzzles are great because everyone can do them on their own time. Besides, your whole family will have a sense of achievement when everyone is smiling over the finished product.1. What do reading out loud and playing board games have in common?A. They both develop children's team spirit.B. They both improve children's listening ability.C. They both do good to children's thinking ability.D. They both focus on interaction between children.2. Which of the following combines exercise and music?A. Reading out loud.B. Playing board games.C. Doing jigsaw puzzles.D. Having a dance party.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To list four interesting children's parties.B. To recommend four children's favorite books.C. To introduce some activities for children inside.D. To show some funny things for children outside.BIn the natural habitat, a binge-watcher is a strange sub-species of modern human beings. They are alone and are often found lying on their bed or sofa, still as a rock, looking searchingly into their laptop or at the TV. They rarely get up, only taking occasional breaks for those urgent calls of nature. Unlike so many others of their species, they don’t sleep at the end of every day. They stay up late and are often found to have red eyes.This, of course, is a little bit exaggerated, but for many of us, binge-watching a show is how we consume our entertainment. With streaming services bringing seemingly endless content to the tips of our finger, creatorstailortheir shows to our needs and tastes, while their marketing team sells it to us as the next most bingeable show. I can’t help but wonder if this way of consuming television does us any good.We’re advised to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day, but staying up all night to finish shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Fall’, which Netflix says are binged the fastest, won’t result in 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Netflix’s CEO Richard Hastings told analysts at a conference, “Think about it… when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep.” And it isn’t only the amount of sleep we get; the quality matters too! A study published in the Journal for Clinical Sleep Medicine reported that those who binged television more often were found to have poorer sleep quality. The mental arousal we get from watching TV doesn’t lend itself to peaceful sleep.Besides, binging TV can cause weight gain. For every extra hour of TV watched, there was a 2% increase in the prevalence of obesity, according to a study conducted by Harvard that linked TV watching to obesity in children and adolescents.While it is true that there’s growing evidence that binging isn’t good for us, the results aren’t all hopeless. Binging, occasionally, might have some benefits. For many people, binging is a good way to socialize. It gives people something to talk about at parties and with their friends. Fans of popular shows often hold viewing parties where people can binge-watch shows together and then discuss what they just experienced! This interaction cancreate a sense of community for many.For others, binging might just be relaxing. After a long day, a few hours of Friends—still one of the most popular shows on any streaming platform—can ease the stress of a long day. A study followed 240 people through their binging and recorded their stress hormones. They noted for some people that their stress hormone levels decreased during their binging experience.With binging, there is not a “good” or “bad” answer. Like many things, the key is moderation. Watching TV can be relaxing, but only if it doesn’t stop you from exercising, taking care of your health, and fulfilling your social responsibilities.4. What does the underlined word “tailor” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Study.B. Sell.C. Adjust.D. Promote.5. What can we learn from the passage?A. The amount of sleep matters more than the quality.B. There’s no real harm in binge-watching a TV series.C. Binging may help keep stress hormone levels stable.D. Binge-watching may help increase social connections.6. What is the author’s attitude towards binge-watching?A. Supportive.B. Unconcerned.C. ObjectiveD. Doubtful.7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Who Is to Blame for Binge-Watching?B. Is Binge-Watching Good or Bad for You?C. Is Binge-Watching Getting out of Control?D. HowDoes Binge-Watching Affect Your Life?CWe all use different ways to remember ideas, facts and things we need to store. Remembering is an extremely important part of our learning experience. Information process, storage and recall encourage purposeful learning.But the brain doesn’t store everything we want or need for future use. It makes choices and tends to remember information that forms a memorable pattern. Things you learned recently can be particularly difficult toremember because they haven’t taken root in your mind.“Forgetting allows us to remember what is really important to our survival. We forget much of what we read, watch, and think directly every day.” writes John Medina in his book, Brain Rules.How do you avoid losing 90%of what you’ve learned? An inspiring writer and speaker Zig Ziglar once said: “Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.”Repetition has been a remembering skill for ages. When you hear or read something once，you don’t really learn it-at least not well enough to store the new information for long. The right kind of repetition can do wonders for your memory. People learn or remember better by repeating things or getting exposed to information many times. Othersrepeat particular steps or processes deliberately a number of times or even years to become better at certain skills.Daniel Coyle explains in his book, The Little Book of Talent:“...closing the book and writing a summary, even short ones, forces you to figure out the key points, process and organize those ideas so they make sense, and write them on the page. When you pick it back up weeks later, reread all of your notes or highlights to strengthen the ideas even further.”People learn by repeating things. Better learning is a repetition process. Every time we repetitively access something we already know, we increase the memory’s stored value.8. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. The brain tends to store 90% of the things we learn.B. The fresher the information isthe easier to remember.C. Thinking is more important than remembering in study.D. The brain tends to choose and keep what it thinks important.9. How does the writer prove his opinion?A.By giving examples.B. By listing numbers.C. By borrowing words of experts.D. By providing scientific finding.10. What does Daniel Coyle want to say in his book?A. You can’t pay too much attention to repetition.B. Summarizing is a very effective learning tool.C. Forgetting forces human brain to make choices.D. Regular repetition helps to form good habits.11. Which do you think is the best title of the passage?A. How the Brain WorksB. Reading for MoreC. Fighting Against ForgettingD. Repeat to RememberDThursday, two Russian submarines(潜艇) dived down 2.5 miles into the Arctic Ocean and planted a national flag onto a piece of continental shelf known as the Lomonosov Ridge. Rising from the center of the Arctic Basin, the flag sent a clear message to the surrounding nations: Russia had just laid claim(权利) to the vast oil and gas reserves contained in this underwater area.AfterRussia, theUnited States,Norway,SwedenandFinlandare all trying to gain profit. Projections show that the area of land and sea that falls within theArctic Circleis home to an estimated 90 billion barrels of oil, an incredible 13% of Earth’s reserves. It’s also estimated to contain almost a quarter of untapped global gas resources. But long before this oil race began, how did theArcticbecome so rich in energy?“The first thing you realize is that theArctic—unlike the Antarctic—is an ocean surrounded by continents”, Alastair Fraser, a geoscientist from Imperial College London, said. Firstly, this means there’s a huge quantity of organic material available, in the form of dead sea creatures such as plankton and algae, which form the basis of what will ultimately become oil and gas. Secondly, the surrounding ring of continents means that the Arctic Basin contains a high proportion of continental crust(大陆地壳), which makes up about 50% of its oceanic area. That’s significant because continental crust typically contains deep depressions called basins, into which organic matter sinks.Here, it gets inserted in rock and preserved in anoxic(缺氧) waters, meaning they contain little oxygen. “Normally, in a shallow sea with lots of oxygen, it would not be preserved. But if the sea is deep enough, the oxygenated waters at the top will be separated from the anoxic conditions at the base,” Fraser explained. Conserved within these oxygen-free basins, the matter maintains compounds that finally make it useful as an energy source for millions of years in the future.12. Why didRussiaplant a national flag onto the Lomonosov Ridge?A. To tell surrounding countries its armed forces.B. To show its advanced technology of submarines.C. To show abundant natural resources in theArcticBasin.D. To claim its privilege to explore for oil and gas in the area.13. What’s the function of the last sentence in paragraph 2?A. Making a comparison.B. Serving as a connecting link.C. Analyzing the cause and effect.D. Drawing the conclusion of the text.14. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Oxygen only exists in the top part of the ocean.B. Organic materials mostly exist in the basins with oxygen.C. Water containing oxygen turns organic materials into oil and gas.D. Oxygen-free environment counts in the formation of the arctic’s rich energy.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. What makes theArcticattractive?B. Why do many nations focus on theArctic?C. Why is there so much oil in theArctic?D. How does theArcticBasincome into being?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年淄博市博山区石门中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?A. To arouse the readers’ interest.B. To present the writer’s view.C. To introduce the topic.D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?A. Miniature sizes.B. Cute appearances.C. Fear of the unknown.D. Mystery and uncertainty.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons.C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.BIn someareas ofCalifornia, it’s so dry that farmers aren’t willing to plant crops this season. Growers, north ofSan Francisco, have begun pulling out of local farmers markets.CountyLineHarvest, which farms more than 30 acres inPetaluma, hasn’t had enough water to grow all the peppers, lettuces and other produce for a long time, according to a video on its Instagram page. Nearby farms arc saying the same, emphasizing (强调) the effect of theextendeddry periods.Californiagrows a third of theUnited States' vegetables and two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. If dry weather prevents farmers from growing plants, that could lead to pushing up the price of food that's already starting to affect theU.S.economy.“Due to severe drought, for the first time in 21 years, we will not be able to grow this summer inPetaluma,"CountyLinesaid in its post.Drew Lerner, president of World Weather Inc. inKansas, saidCalifornia“missed the rainy season" and won't see much moisture (水分) over the next several months.A La Nina weather pattern in the Pacific pushed winter storms north and away from the state, leaving it with less moisture than usual. AsCaliforniagets most of its water from winter storms, little relief is expected before October.That has left growers such as Shao Shan Fann in a bind. The business can’t offer the selection of Asian vegetables and Bay Area staples it usually grows at its Bolinas location, according to its website.Nearby, Green Valley Community Farm has access to only about 5% of the water it usually relies on, owner David Plescia said. He’s looking for new land with enough water to use, and also has a permit in the works to grow cannabis to make up for the lost income. If it doesn’t make it, he’ll leave the fields empty.“It’s part of our generation’s cross to bear, figuring out how to run small — or medium-scale farm businesses in this kind of atmosphere of highly variable rainfall,” Andrew said.4. What does the underlined word “extended” in the second paragraph mean?A. Hot.B. Short.C. Long.D. Wonderful.5. Which is the result if the dry weather stops famers from planting crops?A. Theincreaseinthe priceof food.B. The growth of economy inU.S.C.Lessmoisture than usual.D. The low price of Asian vegetables.6. From what Andrew said, we can infer (推断) all of the following statements EXCEPT that________.A. The climate is not very goodB. It is part of the burden for people of his generationC. It is hard for him to run his farm businesses insuch bad climateD. He is sure that the serious drought will come to an end soon7. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How do the famers run businesses inCalifornia.B. How does the owner look for new land with enough waterC. California farmers facing drought choose not to plant crops.D. The farm economy of theUnited Stateshas changed a lot.CA city inSouth Korea, which has the world’s largest number of people using smartphones, has placed flashing lights and laser beams at a road crossing to warn “smartphone zombies” to look up and drivers to slow down, in the hope of preventing accidents.The designers of the system were motivated by growing worry that more pedestrians glued to their phones will become victims in a country that already has some of the highest road death and injury rates among developed countries. State-run Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) believes its system of flashing lights at zebra crossings can warn both pedestrians and drivers.In addition to red, yellow and blue LED lights on the pavement, “smombies” - smartphone zombies - will be warned by laser beam projected from power poles and a warning sent to the phones by an app that they are about to step into traffic.“Increasing number of smombie accidents have occurred in pedestrian crossings, so these zombie lights are essential to prevent these pedestrian accidents,” said KICT senior researcher Kim Jong-hoon. Drivers are warned by the flashing lights, which have shown to be effective 83.4 percent of the time in the institute’s tests involving about 1,000 vehicles.In 2017, more than 1,600 pedestrians were killed in auto related accidents, which is about 40 percent of total traffic deaths, according to data from the Traffic Accident Analysis System. For now, the smombie warning systemis placed only in Ilsan, a suburban city about30 kmnorthwest of the capital,Seoul, but is expected to go nationwide, according to the institute.Kim Dan-hee, a 23-year-old resident of Ilsan, welcomed the system, saying she was often too absorbed in her phone to remember to look at traffic. “This flashing light makes me feel safe as it makes me look around again, and I hope that we can have more of these in town,” she said.8. What do the underlined words “smartphone zombies” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Drivers driving after drunk.B. Pedestrians buried in their phones.C. Passengers crazy about phones.D. Policemen in charge of traffic.9. What do we know about the warning system?A. It has reduced death rate by 83.4%.B. It has been spread nationwide.C. It gives a warning to the smartphones.D. It is being tried out in many places.10. What was the residents’ attitude to the traffic system?A. Negative.B. Unconcerned.C. Disapproving.D. Favorable.11. What is the best title for the text?A.South KoreaWarns Smartphone Zombies of TrafficB. Flashing Lights Are Used to Prevent AccidentsC. Smartphone Zombies Are Causing Traffic AccidentsD.South KoreaUses a New Traffic SystemDOne weekend I went toBuffaloto talk at a writers' conference organized by a group of women writers. The women were serious about their writing skills, and the articles they had written were solid and useful. They asked me to take part in a radio talk show earlier in the week to publicize the conference-they would be with the host in the studio and I would be on a telephone linking from my apartment inNew York.The appointed evening arrived, and my phone rang, and the host came on and greeted me. He said he had three lovely ladies in the studio with him and he was eager to find out what we all thought of the present state of literature and what advice we had for all his listeners who were members of the literati and had literary ambitions themselves.This hearty introduction dropped like a stone among us, and none of the three lovely ladies said anything, which I thought was the proper response.The silence lengthened, and finally I said, “I think we should stop mentioning the words literature and literaryand literati. We're here to talk about the skills of writing.” Iknew that the host had been given information about what kind of writers we were and what we wanted to discuss. But he had no other preparation. "Tell me what insights do you have about the literary experience inAmericatoday?” Silence also greeted this question.He didn’t know what to do with that, and he began to mention the names of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow and William Styron, whom we surely regarded as literary giants. We said those writers didn't happen to be our models, and we mentioned people like Lewis Thomas and Joan Didion and Gary Wills, whom he hadn't heard of. We explained that these were writers we admired. “But don't you want to write anything literary?” our host said We were speechless.It was one of the all-time upset radio talk shows.12. What do we know about the talk show?A. It was organized by women writers.B. It was publicized at the conference.C. The author went toBuffaloto take part in it.D. The author participated in it inNew York.13. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?A. The introduction struck us heavily with a stone.B. The introduction received embarrassing response.C. The introduction increased the listeners' interest.D. The introduction carried the host's praise for us.14. What was the author's reaction when the host mentioned the three great literary- giants?A. Excited.B. Inspired.C. Uninterested.D. Satisfied.15. Who may be the author's model?A. Joan Didion.B. Ernest Hemingway.C. Saul Bellow.D. William Styron.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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AFour ways the increasingly mobile workforce is transforming office style More breakout spaces and rest areasWhile some people tend to work more productively in a traditional desk—and—chair arrangement，others feel better when they’re working from a sofa or bean—bag chair．That’s why offices are creating a new mixture of furniture zones that offer both laid-back and traditional seating options．Smaller offices，smaller carbon footprintThere are huge bonuses，both financially and environmentally，to offices employing more remote workers．For employers，less people in the office equals less needed space——meaning they can save huge amounts of money by renting or building smaller office spaces，and by using less energy and water，lowering their utility bills．For employees，smaller offices in turn will reduce air pollution and help create a smaller carbon footprint．Designated desks are no longer the normThe days of cubicles(小隔间)and assigned desk stations are finally coming to an end．As more office employees start working from home full-time or only come into work on certain days of the week，it makes no sense for employers to keep individual，asigned desks around for everyone.Technology that cuts the barrier between office and homeWhen offices have more employees working from home —or even from other countries —it’s vital to have the proper technology to connect people together easily．To do this，offices are using V oIP phones，which make phone calls through the internet rather than regular landlines，to help employees around the world appear as though they’re calling from the office．1．What is the advantage of smaller offices?A．There are huge bonuses to the workers in the office．B．The employers can employ less people，reducing salary．C．They’re environment—friendly and save the office cost．D．More employees are seated working in the smaller space．2．Why are the individual，assigned desks not kept in the office?A．More employees seldom work in the office．B．Nobody makes the desks any longer．C．The price of the desks is greatly high．D．The employers come to work in turn．3．What makes it possible for employees around the world to work from home?A．More breakout spaces and rest areas．B．Renting or building smaller offices．C．Cubicles and designated desk stations．D．Technology that connects people together easily．BCompassion and love are concepts that are often thought to be felt by humans only．As the most intelligent creatures to ever walk the earth，we tend to assume that we are the only ones who can feel emotions．We forget that the speechless beings who live here with us —animals —also have the same capability．During a cold night in Ontario，Canada，a passer—by spotted something on the side of the road that made her stop —a shaking dog curled up in the snow．When she approached the pup，she discovered that she wasn’t alone——she was cuddling five orphaned black kittens to keep them warm．The dog surely could have found a safer place to stay for the night，but she chose instead to help not just herself but other stray animals as well．The Good Samaritan called Pet and Wildlife Rescue and an animal control officer picked them up．When they got to the shelter，it was apparent that a close bond had already been formed between the dog and the orphaned kittens．The staff decided to name the kind dog Serenity in honor of her selfless act．“It’s truly heartwarming!”a shelter spokesperson told The Dodo．“It had been a very cold night so these kittens would have had a very hard time surviving．”Aside from requiring treatment for worm and flea infections，the orphanod kittone are now safe．Just like a proud and doting mother，Serenity insisted on checking on her babies regularly to oversee their progress．The good news is that the kittens are now living with a foster family who will care for them until they are old enough to be adopted．Serenity，on the other hand，is still looking for a family．According to the shelter，she loves zooming around in the yard and is big on playlng．She is also quite jumpy，so she would do best in a home without small children．4．What did the passer-by see on the road?A．A dog curled up in the snow．B．Five kittens were in the snow alone．C．A dog was warming five kittens in the snow．D．A dog found a safe place to stay for the night．5．What does the underlined word“she”in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The passer—by．B．The dog．C．The kitten．D．The spokesperson．6．Where is the dog Serenity now?A．Living in the shelter．B．Being adopted by a family．C．Staying with the kittens．D．Playing with some children．7．What can we draw from the story?A．Animals and humans should live in harmony．B．A sad end can be turned into a positive one．C．Animals have the same capability with humans．D．Animals can feel compassion and love like humans．CAccording to the International Union for Conservation of Nature，33 percent of coral reefs (珊瑚礁)are in danger．One of the victims is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia，the world’s largest coral reef system．A team of British and Australian scientists banded and came up with a solution to revive one of the world’s seven natural wonders．They used underwater loudspeakers to attract fishes to the dead coral reefs to help them restore．The groundbreaking process is known as“acoustic (声音的)enrichment”．Loudspeakers are placed on patches of dead corals in the Great Barrier Reef．After careful observation，researchers discovered a favorable result—nearly twice as many fish arrived—and stayed，as compared to parts where there was no sound from speakers．“Healthy coral reefs are remarkably noisy places—the crackle of sanapping shrimp and the whoop of fish combine to form a biological soundscape．Young fish home in on these sounds when they’re looking for a place to settle．”said Professor Steve Simpson at the University of Exeter．Reefs become quiet when they are desraded(退化)，as the shrimps and fish disppear．“By using loudspeakers to restore this lost soundscape，we can attract young fish back again，”Simpson added．“Fish are crucial for coral reefs to function as healthy ecosygtems…Boosting fish populations in this way could help kick-start natural recovery processes，counteracting(抵消)the damage we’re seeing on many coral reefs around the world．”he said．Despite this groundbreaking discovery，we still have our work cut out for the preseryation of coral reefs．The average water temperatures are rising，and problems such as overfishing and pollution are still among the pressing issues at hand．Also，further research is still needed tounderstand how loudspeakers influence the behavior of aquatic(水中)creatures fully．Nevertheless，hope is still visible for the degraded coral reefs．The authors of the acoustic enrichment study remain to be optimistic in the power of music and sound to restore the reef’s abundant marine population．8．How does“acoustic enrichment”function according to the text?A．By scaring the enemy of fishes．B．By making degraded reefs noisier．C．By appealing to young fishes．D．By making fishes multiply faster．9．What does Prof Simpson think of bringing fish back?A．It can help rebuild the coral reefs’ecosystem．B．It can benefit the other lives in the ocean．C．It can make the ocean noisier and cleaner．D．It can improve the food chains of the ocean．10．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A．The research has achieved a complete success．B．It is tough to restore the damaged coral reefs．C．Global wanning is the biggest reason for reef victims．D．Music and sound benefit endangered animals．11．What is the text mainly about?A．The threats coral reefs face nowadaysB．The world’s biggest coral reef systemC．Various reasons why corals are threatenedD．A novel approach to degraded coral reefsDIn the land of the Sagas，it isn’t Christmas if there isn’t a flood of books under the tree—literally．The Jolabokaflod，or Christmas Book Flood，is a much-loved tradition that has been celebrated in Iceland since 1945．It’s a bit like Britain’s Super Thursday，when hundreds of hardbacks hit the shelves on the first Thursday of October，but much bigger：Two—thirds of books in Iceland are published in November and December．Hundreds of new titles go on sale in bookshops and supermarkets at reduced prices，a Yuletide(圣诞季)custom that has also become vital for the publishing industry’s survival．On Christmas Eve，Icelanders traditionally exchange books and spend the evening reading books—perhaps curling up by the fireside with the latest crime novel by Arnaldur Indridason．Almost seven out of 10 Icelanders buy at least one book as a Christmas gift，according to the Icelandic Publishers Association．“Literature is very important in Iceland and it is，I guess，the art form that is something the whole public can relate to，”said Sigrun Hrolfsdottir，an artist and mother of two children．Her daughter and son have already picked the books they want out of the Bokatidindi，an 80-page catalog of novels，poetry and children’s books distributed free to all households．Iceland’s literary tradition was born about 900 years ago with the Icelandic Sagas，widely seen as a gem in world literature and still studied in school by Icelandic children today．The Jolabokaflod started during World War II，when paper was one of the few things not rationed in Iceland．Because of this，Icelanders gave books as gifts while other commodities in short supply，turning them into a country of bookaholics to this day，according to jolabokafiod．org．In fact，a 2013 study conducted at Bifrost University found that 50 percent of Icelanders read more than eight books a year and 93 percent read at least one．12．How do Icelandic people celebrate Christmas each year?A．Giving books as gifts and reading．B．Purchasing smaller gifts for children．C．Holding large family parties on Christmas Eve．D．Composing stories for family members．13．Why does the author give the example of Sigrun Hrolfsdotti?A．To advertise Christmas Book Flood．B．To tell us how clever her two children are．C．To publicize the grand Christmas occasion in Iceland．D．To show the importance of reading in Icelandic culture．14．What does the underlined word“gem”in the last paragraph most probably mean?A．A fine tradition．B．The best work．C．A great event．D．An important subject．15．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A．The history of Iceland．B．The origin of the Jolabokaflod．C．The activities on Christmas Eve．D．The impact of the Jolabokaflod．第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
