安徽省六安市毛坦厂中学高三下学期假期英语作业2 含答案

2020年毛坦厂中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome young people win attention because of their good looks or their singing ability. A much smaller number gain fame because they have done something important and worthwhile with their abilities. Rishab Jain is among the latter. In 2018, 13-year-oldRishab developed a way to use AI technology to help pancreatic(胰腺的) cancer patients and won the3MYoung Scientist Challenge, a nationwide middle-school science competition, and its $25,000 prize.In the last stage of the contest, Rishab competed againstnine other finalists at the 3M Innovation Center(创新中心) in St.Paul,Minnesota. Leading up to the big meet, each finalist had partnered with a scientist to further develop their inventions.Rishab explains what led him to create his invention. First,a family friend died of cancer. Then Rishab learned about how deadly pancreatic cancer is, and that its low survival rate is due to how difficult it is to treat. "I'm also into programming, so I was learning about AI technology. I decided to try to solve a real-world problem using it."His winnings have been put in further research and in his nonprofit Samyak Science Society, which helps poor children enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Rishab is also raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. These efforts make him quite different from teenagers of his age. Considering becoming a biomedical engineer or a doctor一or both, he has also put some money aside to further his own learning. Almost certainly the doors of higher education will open wide to him before he even knocks.That's an outstanding outlook for one so young. Rashib is committed to helping very sick people in need. He is also providing teenagers of his age with a much-needed model of what kinds of things youth can achieve.1. What can we learn about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2018?A. It was intended to solve medical problems.B. It was a nationwide AI competition for teenagers.C. It offered the finalists an opportunity to work with scientists.D. It allowed the finalists to learn AI technology in the 3M center.2. How did Rishab win the 3M Young Scientist Challenge?A.He showed excellent programming ability.B. He figured out the survival rate of pancreatic cancer.C. He introduced poor children to STEM education.D. He applied AI technology to treating pancreatic cancer.3. Which of the following best describes Rishab?A. Talented and caring.B. Independent and humorous.C. Responsible and patient.D. Polite and inspiring.BAs a rider, Anna Kiesenhofe’s Olympics victory might be a surprise. The winner of the road race at the Tokyo Olympics left the sport at the end of 2017 when she found herself out of contract (合同). She came into Tokyo without a professional team and left as an Olympic champion.The 30-year old began her cycling career in 2014 after running injuries that prevented her from continuing her pursuits of triathlon (铁人三项). She later joined a Catalan team and won the Spanish National Cup in 2016.The then-26 year old signedher first professional contract with Lotto Soudal Ladies for the following season. However, she ended her 2017 campaign in April and did not sign a contract for 2018, eventually taking a year off the bike. In 2019, Kiesenhofer came back to the sport as a rider, winning the Austrian national road race. Despite her results, Kiesenhofer sill had no professional contract while going into the Tokyo Olympics.Kiesenhofer was the first rider to attack in the Olympic road race, eventually forming a breakaway along with Carl Oberholzer, Omer Shapira, Vera Looser and Anna Plichta, which went on to reach a gap of 11 minutes. After Looser and Oberholzer were dropped, Kiesnhofer ataced her two remaining breakaway companions.After Shapira and Plichta were caught by the peloton (主车群), the rest of the riders seemed to believe that they were racing among themselves for Gold, not knowing that Remehofere was still in front. While it might be a misjudgment from the rest of the peloton that allowed Kiesenhofer to keep her lead of more than two minutes, other riders’ mistakes should not detract from the Austrian’s efforts.Off the bike the new Olympic Champion has a PhD in mathematics after studying at the Technical University of Vienne as well as at Cambridge University. She currently works at the University of Lausanne.4. Why did Anna give up triathlon?A. She got injured.B. She lost interest in it.C. She had to attend university.D. She never won a medal.5. Which is the right order of the following events?①She ended her campaign.②She took a year off the bike.③She began her cycling career.④She won the Austrian national road race.⑤She won the Spanish National Cup.A. ③④①②⑤.B. ②③④①⑤.C. ③⑤①②④.D. ④②③①⑤.6. What were the riders of the peloton unaware of at the Tokyo Olympics?A. The road race was so difficult.B. Anna was a new rider.C. They had caught up with Anna.D. Anna took the lead of them.7. What is Anna’s present job?A. A cycling coach.B. A university teacher.C A professional rider. D. A college student.CWith their tiny brains and excellent ability to memorize nectar locations, honeybees are a favorite model organism for studying learning and memory. Such research has indicated that to form long-term memories—ones that last a day or more—the insects need to repeat a training experience at least three times. By contrast, short-and mid-term memories that last seconds to minutes and minutes to hours, respectively, need only a single learning experience.Exceptions to this rule have been observed, however. For example, in some studies, bees formed long-lasting memories after a single learning event. Such results are often regarded as circumstantial anomalies, says Martin Giurfa of the University of Toulouse. But the anomalous findings, together with research showing that fruit flies and ants can form long-term memories after single experiences, aroused Giurfa’s curiosity. Was it possible that honeybees could reliably do the same? Giurfa reasoned that the ability to form long-term memories might depend on the particular type of bee and the experience. Within a honeybee colony, there are nurses, who clean the hive and feed the young; guards, who patrol and protect the hive; and foragers, who search for nectar.While previous studies have tested bees as a whole, Ciurfa and his colleagues focused on foragers, tasking them with remembering an experience relevant to their role: an odor associated with a sugary reward.The researchers observed that a single exposure to a reward-paired odor was enough for most forager bees to remember that specific odor the following day. Many foragers could even remember the odor three day later.The results do not mean that all prior research was wrong, says André Fiala of the University of Göttingen.“People have done the experiments in a different way.” Still, the new results do show that “the commonly held belief that one needs multiple training trials to achieve long-term memory is not always true,” he says, and this “really advances the field.”8. What does the author want to tell us through Paragraph 1?A. A model for memory research.B. The classification of memories.C. New research on learning and memory.D. Previous findings on memory formation.9. Which factor might influence a bee’s memory of an experience, according to Giurfa’s research?A. Whether the bee's role is related.B. Whether the bee is introduced or native.C. How often the bee repeats the experience.D. How long the bee is exposed to the reward.10. What is Andre Fiala’s attitude towards the new results?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Intolerant.D. Unclear.11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Learning and Memory: How Honeybees RememberB. Honeybee Memory: Honeybee Knows What to DoC. Honeybees Remember after Just One LessonD. Honeybees Use Memory for CommunicationDSome years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of travel through Europe.I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly claim to know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was limited to a little college French.I hesitated. How would I, unable to speak the language, totally unfamiliar with local geography or transportation system？It seemed impossible, and with considerable regret. Suddenly a thought ran through my mind: you can't learn if you don't try. So I accepted the assignment.There were some bad moments. But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced traveler. And ever since, I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of places, without guides or even advanced bookings, confident that somehow I will manage.The point is that the new, along with the different, is almost scary by definition. But each time you try something, you learn, and as the learning piles up, the world opens to you.I've learned to ski at 40, and flown up the Rhine River in a balloon. And I know I'll go on doing such things. It's not because I'm braver or more daring than others. I'm not. But I'll accept anxiety as another name for challengeand I believe I can accomplish wonders.12. The author accepted the assignment because_________.A. he had never travelled abroad beforeB. he hardly knew any foreign languagesC. he was familiar with any other country in EuropeD. he would learn something new and different by trying13. Which of the following statements is TRUE？A. The author had been abroad only twice.B. The author thought the trip was hard but worthwhile.C. The author admitted that anything different was terrible.D. The author must be good at doing research and making interviews.14. We can infer from the text that the author is_______.A. awkwardB. generousC. stubbornD. brave15. What's the best title of the text？A. An Interesting Trip AbroadB. My First Writing AssignmentC. Ready to Try and ChallengeD. How to Be Daring and Brave.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。

毛坦厂中学(zhōngxué)2021届高三英语下学期假期作业〔2.21〕Ⅰ.阅读理解AEver feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? A group of time­challenged Canadian women are wishing for a 25­hour clock.Jessie Behan，president of the 25th Hour Coalition (联盟) which is a group of Canadian women who have changed to a longer day，said the struggle for women to maintain work­life balance motivated her to research the body's natural clock.“Many of my girlfriends are having kids，getting married，and I see the sufferings of dealing all that when you're a working woman，〞 she said.“Women like myself are sick of living their lives by a 24­hour clock.〞A 2021 study by Charles Czeisler found a switch to longer days could be beneficial，especially for frequent travelers，shift workers，astronauts and those who experience trouble sleeping or waking.In a similar study，Czeisler showed the body's natural clock averages 24 hours and 11 minutes in both young and older people.The current 360­degree clock has 720 minutes，giving each minute 0.5 degree.With the new 25­hour day，30 minutes is added to each 12­hour period making each minute 0.48 degree.While still a relatively small movement－the 25th Hour Coalition has 160 Facebook members，Behan is hoping for large changes.“The goal is to get as many women on board; there's no harm in just trying it out and seeing.If it gets big，maybe the government will decide to standardize it.〞A recent online survey by Reader's Digest，which included 150 people in each of the 13 countries，suggests it's not just Canadians looking for longerdays.Readers were asked “What would you do with an extra hour？〞 if given a choice between sleep，work，exercise and family time.In Spain，half of respondents (被访者) said they'd like an extra hour in the day to devote to family time.The same was found for respondents in Brazil，the US and Britain，who chose family time over sleep，which came in at a close second.Only in India did work top the list with 50 percent of respondents claiming they could use an extra hour at the office.1．Some Canadian working wom en are campaigning for the 25­hour day in order to ．A．have more chances at workB．keep a balance between life and workC．experience something newD．have a better sleep2．Jessie Behan wants more women to join the 25th Hour Coalition because she ．A．intends to make more Facebook friendsB．hopes to get benefits from more peopleC．considers it is harmless to form such an organizationD．thinks it can help those women to realize their dreams3．What is implied in the last paragraph?A．Respondents from most nations want more family time.B．Respondents from developed countries experience more stress.C．Most Canadian respondents claim that they need more family time.D．Indians are the most hardworking of the 13 nations.BStonehengeStonehenge is still one of the world's great mysteries. Who built it? Why? And how？Around 3，500 years old，Stonehenge is a massive circle of standing stones in the middle of a green field in Wiltshire.It is Britain's most important ancient monument.There is evidence that it was a burial site.It is believed to have astronomical，spiritual or even supernatural meaning.Unfortunately，these days a couple of major roads rush by on either side ruining the vista，but Stonehenge still manages to retain its magic and mystery.People flock there all year around.Since 1986，Stonehenge has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The distance from central London is about 87 miles and takes around 2 hours by car.Opening Times：1 June－31 August，9 am－8 pm1 September－15 October，9：30 am－7 pm16 October－15 March，9：30 am－5 pmLast admission time is two hours before the advertised closing time.Notes: Opening times from 20 June to 22 June may be subject to change due to the summer solstice (夏至(xiàzhì)). Please call 0870******* before your visit. Recommended last admission time is no later than 30 minutes before the advertised closing time.When weather conditions are bad，access may be restricted and visitors may not be able to use the walkway around the stone circle.Ticket Prices：Adult:ChildFamily (2 adults，up to 3 childrenPlease note: all education group visits to Stonehenge must be pre­booked.4．What do we know about Stonehenge?A．It is a fascinating place for tourists.B．It is just a burial site for royal families.C．It has a history of more than 5，300 years.D．It is the most mysterious place in the world.5．If you want to visit Stonehenge，you can go there ．A．at 8：30 am on June 16B．at 6：30 pm on August 20C．at 3：00 pm on October 16D．at 9：00 am on September 106．If John and Mary take their te n­year­old twin sons to Stonehenge，they should pay ．A．￡28.80C．￡48.007．The purpose of the text is ．A．to discuss somethingB．to persuade peopleC．to entertain peopleD．to inform people somethingⅡ.阅读(yuèdú)填空Trees around us are extremely important and have always been necessary for improving the human conditions.Our existing forests and trees we plantwork to make a better world.1. Here is a short list of mainreasons trees are necessary for improving our living conditions.●Trees produce oxygen2． A leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10people inhale in a year.What many people don’t realize is that the forestalso acts as a giant filter that cleans the air we breathe.Trees help cleanthe air by preventing airborne particles，reducing heat，and absorbing such pollutants.●Trees clean the soilThe term phytoremediation is a fancy word for the absorption of dangerouschemicals and other pollutants that have entered the soil.3. Treesfilter(过滤(guòlǜ))sewage and farm chemicals，reduce the effects of animalwastes，clean roadside spills and so on.●Trees are carbon sinksTo produce its food，a tree absorbs and locks away carbon dioxide in thewood，roots and leaves.Carbon dioxide is a global warming suspect.4. This locking­up process“stores〞carbon as wood and not as a “greenhouse〞gas.●5.Trees block urban noise almost as effectively as stone walls.Trees，planted at strategic points in a neighborhood or around your house，canreduce major noises from freeways and airports.A．We could not exist as we do if there were no trees.B．Trees help clean the skyC．A forest is a carbon storage area that can lock up as much carbon asit produces.D．Trees control noise pollutionE．Man has been planting trees to make the planet a more beautifulworld.F．The modern human community has other more practical reasons toadmire and honor trees.G．Trees can either store harmful pollutants or change the pollutantsinto less harmful forms.Ⅲ.语法(yǔfǎ)填空What is the most popular communication tool today? 1. youranswer is QQ or MSN，I must say you're a bit old­fashioned.Today，a new formof communication “WeChat〞，which 2. (own)a Chinese name Weixin，is becoming the most influentrial text and voicing tool all over the world.What advantages does WeChat have? First，WeChat is 3. relatively cheap way of communication；that is to say，it uses networktraffic instead of telephone fare.Next，we can know 4. is going onat any time.And we can have 5. (easy) access to information available thanother messaging tools.What roles does it play 6. our daily life？According to thelatest report，the registered users on WeChat platform have topped 200million and WeChat has expanded its business to overseas market.Can youimagine that a mobile phone “app〞 is so 7. (appeal) that itreaches 200 million users within 8 months? WeChat itself has become the mostpopular mobile chat application in the world.A large 8. of peoplehave become “WeChataholic〞，which means they keep staring at the mobile phone all the time and can't live without 9. ．However，while enjoying its great convenience，people should not ignore the danger of 10. (cheat) ，for information on WeChat is publicly known.参考答案1．C【解析(jiě xī)】【原文】此题为听力题，解析略。

2020年毛坦厂中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BIn ancient times, Chinese used plant leaves or bird feathers as a fan during the summer time. This was the earliest form of the fan. The first real fan was made back in the era of Yao and Shun period thousands of years ago. Since then,Chinese-made fans have become a vital part of Chinese art and culture. At the beginning, the fan functioned as a tool to generate a current of air in the hot weather. Now electric fans such as ceiling fans and other technological breakthroughs have taken the place.Long ago, fans caught the attention of ancient Chinese artists by chance. Thereafter, a unique fan art gradually took shape in the history of Chinese culture. Fan art usually includes Chinese calligraphy, paintings, or poems on the sectors（扇区）. Special skills are needed to write or paint on them.Due to its history and partly because of its unique shape, Chinese would soon develop the tradition of using fans as ornaments（装饰品）. Fans are made in different sizes and different color1 s to meet the needs of each request. Other Chinese ornaments, such as the Chinese knot, the green jade, and the Spring Festival picture, are often combined in each design.The value of fans depends mainly on the materials used and the level of craftsmanship that is involved during the process. Feather, paper, jade, bamboo and silk have all been used as ideal materials to make fans. Ancient Chinese even made iron fans to serve as deadly weapons（武器）in Chinese martial arts. Fans made by famous craftsmen are often characterized by pretty designs and detailed workmanship, and thus become favorites of collectors. Fans with masterpiece fine art like calligraphy or paintings are even more valuable.4.What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of fans.B. The materials of fans.C. The popularity of fans.D. The production of fans.5. Why do Chinese use fans as ornaments?A. They are made of valuable materials.B. They reflect the beauty of Chinese culture.C. They convey literature works on the sectors.D. They are often combined with other ornaments.6. Which of the following makes a fan favored by most collectors?A. Its advanced function.B. Its complex character.C. Its artistic handicraft.D. Its various applications.7. What can we infer about the fan from the text?A. Chinese send fans to their friends as gifts.B. Chinese ornaments can meet different requests.C. Traditional fans have lost their functional value.D. The fan plays different roles with the change of time.CIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.8. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.9. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.10. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsDWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message weshould take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make sure they are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.12. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her13. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA14. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.15. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.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。

高三年级假期作业（二）英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How was the weather last Saturday?A. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Cloudy.2.What will the man probably do next?A. Return to the party.B. Go home.C. Attend a meeting.3. What is the man doing?A. Sending a text.B. Moving the furniture.C. Painting the walls.4.Where will the speakers meet this evening?A. Outside a bookstore.B. In a cafe.C. In a concert hall.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A film.B.A song.C. An actor.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a hospital.B.At home.C.In a restaurant.7.What did the man do today?A. He went to the dentist's.B.He had his eyes examined.C.He made medical appointments. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2020届毛坦厂中学高三英语二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AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.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.CAs one of the world’smost popular cultural mediums, cinema is at the leading position at the Taihu World Cultural Forum(论坛), an annual event that aims to improve cultural exchanges. So far this year, Chinese box office has already topped 58 billion yuan, the China Film Administration said. This indicates that China, the world’s second-largest movie market, is closing the gap with the United States, the world’s top cinema market.Cao Yin, director of the program center at China Movie Channel, said that China has 67,000 cinema screens. the most of any country, and the number is expected to increase to 80,000 by the end of next year. Saying that China has signed coproduction agreements with 22 countries (including the United States, Canada, Japan. India etc.) ,Cao added it has deepened cinematic exchanges between Chinese filmmakers and their foreign counterparts (同行).With the country’s huge native market, which produced more than 1,000 films in 2019, Hong Kong director Stanley Tong said he believes foreign filmmakers will increasingly seek cooperation with China. “International coproduction will become an important platform to send Chinese stories oversea and give us a broader vision of creation,” Tong said.Recently, over 80 percent of the world’s top 100 highest box-office titles have been action films. Tong said the films, in which plots are basically secondary to shining stunts (特技), is one of the easiest ways to appeal to foreign audiences. But it has been a decades-long struggle for Chinese filmmakers to sell their stories overseas. When asked what kinds of Chinese films would have the most global appeal. Yan Zhaozhu, chairman of the Taihu WorldCultural Forum, said stories that address universal issues, such as environmental protection and climate change, are perhaps the best options.8. What is the purpose of the Taihu World Cultural Forum?A. To strengthen cultural exchanges.B. To build more cinemas in China.C. To invite more tourists to Taihu.D. To attract more international investment.9. What can we infer about Cao Yin’s opinion in Paragraph 2?A. Chinese box office has already overtaken the United States so farB. The screens of Chinese cinemas will be world-leading in the futureC. China has signed the most coproduction agreements with other countriesD. There will be more and more cooperations between Chinese filmmakers and other countries.10. How do Chinese filmmakers feel about selling their movies to the world right now?A. Easy.B. Disappointed.C. Challenged.D. Confused.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Box Office: Unclear FutureB. China: Top Second Movie MarketC. Cinema: The Leading Cultural PositionD. Chinese Filmmakers: Severe Competition SituationDA 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to livea decade longer than a peer who dropped out of high school. Although researchers have long known that the rich live longer than the poor, this education gap is less well documented. And although the average American’s expected span(预期寿命) has been smooth in recent year—and, shockingly, even fell between 2015 and 2017—that of the one-third with a bachelor’s degree has continued to lengthen.This gap in life expectancy is growing, according to new research published in the report of the National Academy of Sciences. Anne Case and Angus Deation ofPrincetonUniversityfound that the lifespans of those with and without a bachelor’s degree started to become different in the 1990s and 2000s. This gap grew even wider in the 2010s.What is the link between schooling and longevity(长寿)? Some argue that better-educated people develop healthier lifestyles: each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight. The better-educated earn more, which in turn is associated with greaterhealth.Ms Case and Mr Deaton argue that changes in labor markets, including the rise of automation and increased demand for highly-educated workers, coupled with the rising costs of employer-provided health care, have decreased the supply of well-paid jobs for those without a degree. This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use, suicide and other “deaths of despair”.The authors argued that the educational gap in mortality(致死率) will widenin the wake ofthe covid-19 pandemic. ForAmerica’s overall life expectancy to start climbing again, improvements will be needed across all social groups, not just among the privileged few.12. When did the lifespans of people with and without a degree vary greatly?A. In the 1990s.B. In the 2020sC. In the 2000sD. In the 2010s13. According to the article, changes in labor markets reduce jobs for those without a degree. Which change is NOT included?A. The rising spending of employer-provided health care.B. The gap in life expectancy.C. Raised request for better-educated workers.D. The development of automation.14. What does the underlined phrase “in the wake of” probably mean ?A. afterB. untilC. beforeD. while15. What is the best title for the text?A. Changes in labor market.B. Quit bad habits by Further studyC. Educated Americans live longer.D. Highly-educated people develop healthier lifestyles.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

安徽省六安市毛坦厂中学2020届高三英语下学期假期作业（2.19）Ⅰ.阅读理解AToday，I felt terrible.My head was full of problems，burdens and confusion.I decided to take a walk even though I didn't know where I would go.The most extraordinary thing happened when I was on this walk.I saw an old man sitting on a chair.He was a seller of second­hand shoes.I thought he looked at least seventy years old.He seemed so tired and nobody was buying his shoes.I wanted to give him something but I had not brought anything with me.Then，a little girl came toward him.I heard the child say，“Grandfather，may I polish your shoes？”That old man took pity on her and he gave her a shoe to polish.The girl said，“I polish the shoe because I need money to buy my brother a new school uniform.”I heard this and tears came to my eyes.The old man answered，“Oh，little girl.Just stop doing e with me.”Then they walked to a market and I followed them behind.There he bought her a school uniform.The girl said，“Thank you so much.May God bless you.”Then she left，leaving the old man smiling there.I was moved and stopped him，whispering in his ear，“You are a hero！Thank you for your kindness！”At this moment，my own sadness disappeared and was chased away by the light of this kind act.I began realizing that I have a lot to be thankful for.I hope，some day，I can show my appreciation of what I have by following the example of the old man who only had a little，and shared it beautifully with someone who had nothing.1．The author decided to take a walk in order to______.A．kill time B．have funC．adjust his mood D．get rid of tiredness2．What's the author's feeling when he first saw the old man?A．Surprise. B．Regret.C．Sympathy. D．Sorrow.3．Why did the girl offer to polish shoes for the old man?A．She took great pity on him.B．She wanted to take care of him.C．She meant to be friendly to him.D．She expected to get help from him.4．By sharing the story，the author wants to convey a message that________.A．a kind act can cheer us upB．the old man was very kindC．some poor people need our helpD．we should always pity the oldBIn an ideal world，people would not test medicines on animals.Such experiments are stressful and sometimes painful for animals，and expensive and time­consuming for people.Yet animal experimentation is still needed to help bridge vast gaps in medical knowledge.That is why there are some 50 to 100 million animals used in research around the world each year.Europe，on the whole，has the world's most restrictive laws on animal experiments.Even so，its scientists use some 12 million animals a year，most of them mice and rats，for medical research.Official statistics show that just 1.1 million animals are used in research in America each year.But that is misleading.The American authorities do not think mice and rats are worth counting and，as these are the most common laboratory animals，the true figure is much higher.Japan and China have even less comprehensive data than America.Now Europe is reforming the rules governing animal experiments by restricting the number of animals used in labs.Alternatives to animal testing，such as using human tissue or computer models，are now strongly recommended.In addition，sharing all research results freely should help to reduce the number of animals for scientific use. At present，scientists often share only the results of successful experiments.If their findings do not fit the hypothesis being tested，the work never sees the light of day.This practice means wasting time，money，and animals' lives in endlessly repeating the failed experiments.Animal experimentation has taught humanity a great deal and saved countless lives.It needs to continue，even if that means animals sometimes suffer.Europe's new measures should eventually both reduce the number of animals used in experiments and improve the way in which scientific research is conducted.5．What is the main idea of this passage?A．The success of animal experiments should be ensured.B．A ban on the use of animals in the lab should be enforced.C．Greater efforts need to be taken to reduce the number of lab animals.D．Scientists should be required to share their research results with each other.6．Which of the following statements is true about animals used in the lab?A．America uses only about 1.1 million lab animals per year.B．Europe does not use mice and rats as lab animals at all.C．Britain does not use as many lab animals as China does.D．Japan has limited data on the number of lab animals used each year.7．Which of the following is mentioned as an alternative to replace animal experiments?A．Statistical studies.B．Computer models.C．DNA planted in animals.D．Tissue from dead animals.8．What usually happens to unsuccessful animal experiments?A．They are not revealed to the public.B．They are made into teaching materials.C．They are collected for future publication.D．They are not removed from the research topic list.Ⅱ.七选五补缺题HealthOur health is the only thing we really have in the world.You can take away our money，our house or our clothes，and we can survive.__1__That is why I eat healthfully，exercise regularly，and keep up my social life.__2__I try to avoid foods high in fat like French fries or cookies.I also try to limit the amount of animal protein I consume.I never eat more than a few ounces of fish or chicken a day and I rarely eat meat.I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of fiber and vitamins.It is important to know how to cook these foods so the nutrients are not lost in the cooking process.Your muscles must continue to be strong to support your body as it grows older.__3__A regular exercise program of cardiovascular(心血管的)training and weight training is an important part of keeping you healthy.Friends are an important part of one's health.Studies have shown that people with a wide range of social contacts get fewer colds and have fewer complaints thanthose who don't.__4__Hike to laugh with my friends and I always feel better when I am with them than when I am alone.By eating properly and exercising regularly，I can keep my body at an appropriate weight and can maintain my health.By spending time with my friends，I can keep my mind as well as my body happy.__5__A．I try to eat a lot of healthy food.B．It's all parts of my recipe(秘诀)for healthful living.C．But you take away our health and we will die.D．Eating healthfully is important to maintain one's health.E．Laughing is also an important part of health.F．Hiking is also an important part of health.G．Exercise helps the bones build density and helps you maintain your posture.Ⅲ.短文改错My parents live in country.They keep a dog calling Ah Fu.One day my parent went to work in the field take my little sister and Ah Fu along.While they were working，my little sister walked to a river nearby.Ah Fu followed her to there.She was trying to pick a flower while she fell into the river.Ah Fu barked and jumped onto the water immediately.When my parents heard Ah Fu barking and ran to the river，we saw Ah Fu swimming towards the bank carrying my little sister.My parents praised Ah Fu warm.It was our brave Ah Fu who has saved my little sister.英语假期作业2.19keysⅠ.阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章，讲述了作者散步时的所见所感。

安徽省六安市毛坦厂中学2020届高三英语下学期假期作业（2.20）Ⅰ.阅读理解Foxes and farmers have never got on well.These small dog­like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals.They are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.Farmers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox population.Hunting consists of running after a fox across the countryside，with a group of specially trained dogs，followed by men and women riding horses.When the dogs eventually catch the fox，they kill it or a hunter shoots it.People who take part in hunting think of it as a sport.They wear a special uniform of red coats and white trousers，and follow strict rules of behavior.But owning a horse and hunting regularly are expensive，so most hunters are wealthy.It is estimated that up to 100，000 people watch or take part in fox­hunting.But over the last couple of decades the number of people who are against fox­hunting，because they think it is brutal (残暴的)，has risen sharply.Nowadays it is rare for a hunt to pass off without some kind of conflict between hunters and hunt opponents (阻止者)．Sometimes these incidents lead to violence，but mostly opponents discourage the hunt by misleading riders and disturbing the trail of the fox’s smell，which the dogs follow.Noisy conflicts between hunters and opponents have become so common that they are almost as much a part of hunting as running after foxes itself.But this year supporters of fox­hunting face a much bigger threat to their sport.A Labour Party member of Parliament(英国议会)，Mike Foster，is trying to get Parliament to approve a new law which will make the hunting of wild animals with dogs illegal.If the law is passed，wild animals like foxes will be protected under the ban in Britain.1．Wealthy people in Britain have been hunting foxes to．A．benefit the farmersB．get entertainmentC．show off their wealthD．limit the fox population2．The opponents of fox­h unting often discourage the game by ．A．using violenceB．taking legal actionC．seeking help from farmersD．confusing the fox hunters3．A new law may be passed by the British Parliament to．A．protect wild animals like foxesB．control fox­hunting on a large scaleC．prohibit farmers from hunting foxesD．standardize the behavior of fox­hunting4．What can be inferred from this passage?A．Limiting the fox population is unnecessary at all.B．Killing foxes with poison is not allowed by the law.C．Hunting foxes with dogs is considered cruel and violent.D．Fox­hunting causes conflicts between hunters and farmers.Ⅱ.完形填空Alexander the Great was the great Macedonian (马其顿) Emperor.As a young man he once 1 himself a famous horse with his extraordinary power of observation and wisdom.One day，his father，King Philip，received a horse as a(n) 2 ．Together with some of his men as well as the prince，the King 3 with him his new horse out on a wide plain to 4 ．But they soon found that the horse was very 5 ．It kicked and shouted loudly so that no one could get on its back.The King was 6 and gave orders for 7 to be taken back at once.But the prince，Alexander，was sorry to 8 this.“It's a pity to 9 such a fine horse just because 10 man is brave enough to get on it，” said he.“Your 11 are brave，” said the King，feeling that his son 12 without thinking.“But are you brave enough to do that？”The young man went up to the nervous animal，took the bridle (缰绳) and turned its 13 to the sun.He did so because he had 14 that the horse was afraid of its own shadow 15 kept moving upon the ground before his eyes.With its face to the sun，the horse could no longer see the shadow.It soon became 16 ．The young man patted it 17 and by and by he jumped upon its back.Then it set 18 at a great speed with the brave prince holding on.It ran farther and farther into the plain till at last it became tired and Alexander rode it back.The horse was thus given to the brave man.For many years it fought battle afterbattle together with him.One day in a fierce battle，both of them got seriously19 ．The horse struggled to carry Alexander on its back and ran home.Then it died.20 his horse，Alexander had a city built and named the city Bucephalus，which was the name of his horse.1．A.brought B．gaveC．declared D．won2．A.honor B．prizeC．present D．reward3. A．rode B．pulledC．took D．had4. A．ride B．driveC．feed D．run5. A．ridiculous B．nervousC．strong D．wild6. A．happy B．angryC．curious D．satisfied7. A．it B．himC．her D．this8. A．find B．doC．hear D．say9. A．deliver B．killC．release D．lose10. A．a B．oneC．such D．no11. A．actions B．wordsC．comments D．conclusions12. A．told B．spokeC．chatted D．talked13. A．head B．sideC．body D．tail14. A．consulted B．expectedC．observed D．predicted15. A．who B．asC．which D．it16. A．curious B．exhaustedC．quiet D．excited17. A．fiercely B．firmlyC．tightly D．gently18. A．off B．upC．aside D．about19．A.harmed B．burnedC．wounded D．damaged20．A.In favor of B．In memory ofC．In face of D．In terms ofⅢ.语法填空Red envelopes 1.(relate) to the Chinese Lunar New Year for long.I myself have had plenty of 2.(experience) both receiving and giving out red envelopes in the past，and generally speaking，it's been fun.I mean，who doesn't love free money?I'm truly surprised by the extent of people's obsession with virtual red envelopes this year.In fact，everyone I know spent at least a day or two 3.(crazy)shaking their smart phones，mostly trying to get as much lucky money as possible.Thanks to messaging app giant WeChat's new feature 4.allows users to send money electronically，grabbing virtual red envelopes has never seemed so easy.Just in case you are one of the very few people still not on the bandwagon，here's 5.it works.Givers link their WeChat to their bank accounts，and then they can send specified amounts of money to their WeChat contacts through a personal message.They can also put the cash up 6.grabs in chat groups full of friends，and anyone who acts fast enough will get ter，receivers can transfer the funds from their WeChat back into their own bank accounts.In theory，this sounds like a fun game.I'm always for some harmless fun in life，so my natural response would be: Why not? Moreover，I've always believed that it's human nature to want free stuff，regardless of whether you actually need it or not.This may not be a good quality，8.it's not against the law，so I won't get all judgmental here.9.(consider) these reasons，I really can't fault anyone for their enthusiasm in grabbing virtual red envelopes.I would have done it too，10.I not thought linking WeChat to my bank accounts was too much trouble.Ⅳ.写作假设你叫李华，现就读于北京大学，你高中母校的英语校报现面向优秀毕业生征稿，请你用英语给母校写一封信。

2020届毛坦厂中学高三英语下学期期末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ANew events and changes of junior golf competition calendarNew eventsNotah BegayⅢJunior Golf National ChampionshipWhat does a junior golfer aim to pursue? One thing is to be noticed, ideally by a college coach. A remarkable opportunity will be offered by the Notah BegayⅢJunior Golf National Championship to its participants: an event broadcast by Golf Channel. Players aged between eight and 18 can compete in the new event; information about where and when it will be held will be released later.Barbasol Junior ChampionshipBeginning the career in the PGA Tour is something that a junior golfer tends to dream of. The Barbasol Junior Championship, which is scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 2 at Keene Trace Golf Club inNicholasville,Kentucky, will provide such an opportunity. Boys under 19 years old will qualify for this new 54-hole event, and the winner will be awarded a spot at the PGA Tour's Barbasol Championship in July.Changed eventsThunderbird International JuniorThe dates of the AJGA's Thunderbird International Junior have to be changed since the NCAA Championships move to Grayhawk Golf Club inScottsdale,Arizona, for the next three years. Generally, the Thunderbird is played at the end of May. However, this year it is scheduled on different dates for the first time, from April 9 to 12, which means, of course, that the finish date is on Masters Sunday.Gator InvitationalJunior golf intends to prepare for the following college golf. If this is the case, then it is crucial to simulate the higher-level experience as much as possible. Because of that, the Gator Invitational, as a junior boys' event, has made a significant decision on becoming a 54-hole event by adding a round this year. The new version will be played from March 13 to 15 at The Country Club of Jackson inJackson,Mississippi.1. Which event can be watched on TV?A. Notah BegayⅢJunior Golf National Championship.B. Barbasol Junior Championship.C. Thunderbird International Junior.D. Gator Invitational.2. When will the Thunderbird International Junior be played?A. At the end of May.B. From April 9 to 12.C. Between June 29and July 2.D. From March 13 to 15.3. What has been changed about the Gator Invitational?A. The award given to the winnerB. The place where it is played.C. The required age of the players.D. The number of rounds it has.BIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.4. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring5. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.7. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewardingCThe China International Search and Rescue Team(CISAR) was formed in 2001 and is now made up of several hundred rescue workers and about 20 police dogs. The team brings help and hope to those whose lives are changed by astorm, flood, earthquake, or any other natural disasters.After long and careful training, the team went on its first international rescue tasks in 2003. That year, the Chinese team helped save lives after earthquakes inAlgeriaandIran. It was the first time that a Chinese team had worked outsideChinawhose members won high praise for bravery and skill.Since then, the CISAR has completed many tasks. The list of people to whom help has been given is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people who were wounded in the 2006 earthquake inIndonesia, helped 2,500 wounded people after the earthquake that hitHaitiin 2010, and spent several months giving aid to over 25,000 people suffering from the 2010 floods inPakistan. On April 26, 2015, a group of 62 people from CISAR went toNepalafter the 8.1 magnitude earthquake that happened there.Rescue workers are trained to find people, treat wounds, and hand out food, water, and other supplies. They have to be able to do work that is difficult under conditions which can be very dangerous. After a disaster, there is usually no electricity or water, and there may be diseases and other dangers. Rescue workers get to save lives, but they must also bury the dead. That means they have to be strong in both body and mind.Rescue workers must have big hearts, too. It takes a lot of love and courage to risk one’s own life to save someone else’s. The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help is needed.8. What is the function of the numbers in Paragraph 3?A. To advertise for the CISAR.B. To add some basic information.C. To praise Recue Workers’ contributions.D. To stress the dangers Rescue Workers face.9. What is the author’s attitude towards Rescue Workers?A. Hopeful.B. Respectful.C. Curious.D. Supportive.10. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?A. The duty rescue workers must perform.B. The qualities rescue workers must own.C. The difficulties rescue workers must go through.D. The willingness rescue workers should require.11. What may be the best title of the passage?A. China to the RescueB. How to train CISARC. Welcome to CISARD. Rescue on requestDIn May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University inCambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.12. What’s the essay competition about?A. The scientific expectation.B. The fantastic scientific ideas.C. The dreams of future life.D. The celebration of anniversary.13. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A. She showed great talent in music.B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.14. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A. Robert Schittko won the second place.B. There were two winners in the essay competition.C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.15. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Impossible.D. Ignorant.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。

安徽省六安市毛坦厂中学2020届高三英语下学期假期作业（2.26）Ⅰ.阅读理解ABefore you hit “submit” for the Nov.1 Early Decision (ED) deadline (截止日期)，think about this: Early Decision is binding (必须遵守的)．That means if you are accepted，you have to go.ED is a great option if the college you're applying to is your dream school and you are 100 percent certain that you can see yourself on its campus next fall.But if you're having any doubts about whether or not this college is the perfect place for you，think again about your ED application.Applying ED definitely has benefits.One of them is that you will know where you're going to college before Christmas if you are accepted.While your academic performance needs to be kept up，the stress of standardized tests，meeting college deadlines，getting letters of recommendation and so on will all be behind you.On the other hand，one of the biggest difficulties is that next March and April，ED students will not be able to compare one college with another.This lack of choice also means that students can't use offers from other colleges to ask for better financial aid.Susan Goodkin，owner of the California Learning Strategies Center，said，“From fall to spring of the last year in high school is a long time and students' ideas might change.”“Some families are so ready to be done with the college application process that they make themselves believe they're in love with a school so they can apply ED.I advise all families to apply ED only if it is for the right reasons.”Here's a tip for thinking about ED: Don't say you're applying ED and then decide where.Figure out which college is the best fit for you and then find out if they offer an ED program.1．What is the article mainly about?A．How to get into top American universities.B．How to apply ED.C．The admission policies of American universities.D．The advantages and disadvantages of ED programs.2．According to the article，ED applicants ．A．get financial aid easily from the college they apply toB．must attend the college they apply to if they are acceptedC．can apply to several colleges under an ED program at a timeD．needn't have great academic performance to apply to a college3．ED applicants are informed of the college's decision ．A．in early NovemberB．before ChristmasC．around January 1D．in the following March or April4．What does Susan Goodkin advise college applicants to do?A．Not to change their idea of their preferred school.B．Not to apply ED because of its lack of choice.C．To apply ED and decide where to study as early as possible.D．To apply ED only when it's offered by their dream school.BParents are fuelling bad behavior among their children by attempting to “buy”their love with expensive gifts nowadays.Over recent decades we seem to have created a “must have” culture among our young people.Many mothers and fathers believe they are “failing as parents” if they are unable to ensure that their children have the latest toy，electronic devices (the lap­top，cellphones，Game Boy，etc.) along with their friends.In many cases，families also feel pressured to enroll (使加入) children in “every interest club or after­school activity that is available” to fill up their time like most of the other children.But experts warned that the move might affect “precious family time”negatively.Graham Gorton，chairman of the Independent Schools Association，said that parents spent too much time filling their children's lives，which had a series of negati ve effects on “the very precious family time that exists”．“It seems that those times when a whole weekend without planned work was seen as a luxury (奢侈) and a perfect opportunity to spend time together and share those valuable moments of childhood are long gone，” Mr.Gorton said.“As a child I only once said that phrase that parents feared ‘I'm bored’．Immediately my mother took action and produced a list of jobs and then insisted that I complete every one of them.Though I didn't think cleaning all the floors could really get rid of my boredom，I enjoyed the feeling of staying at home with my mother and brothers.”Earlier this year，some researchers suggested that relatively wealthy parents were sometimes guilty of failing to teach basic social skills to childre n.“Often，it's the rich middle classes that buy off their children through the computer and the TV.That then sets them apart from their family，and then the parents are surprised when their child isn't coming to school.”5．The second paragraph mainly tells us that ．A．today's children have little time to playB．today's children depend on electronic tools too muchC．today's parents feel pressured by the “must have” cultureD．being qualified parents becomes harder for today's young people6．What does the “must have” phenomenon refer to based on the passage?A．That children must have what other children have.B．That children must have proper pressure to work hard.C．That children must have special skills to ensure a better future.D．That parents must have patience to know their children better.7．Which of the following is the best advice you could give to parents based on Gorton's statement?A．Plan fewer activities for their children to improve family time.B．Buy their children fewer things that they are fond of.C．Give their children more housework to do.D．Leave their children alone when the kids feel bored.8．From the passage we can infer that ．A．wealthy parents don't like teaching basic social skills to childrenB．parents should be much more strict with their children at homeC．children should not be brought up in a wealthy and pleasant environment D．only satisfying children's material needs is not a good way of parenting Ⅱ.阅读填空THINK “ADDING VALUE” (and you'll get more money) Most people either “like” their job，“love” their job or “hate” their job.Everyone wants to make more money regardless of how they feel about their job.The secret to making more money is，focus on adding value.Think less of what you can have or acquire.1. You don't always have to do more though we always can do more.What you might consider is “doing different”．Let me explain.(1)Do you choose to be happy at work？It's a choice.And you can do it.It's alot of“mind over matter”．Mind what's important and the rest doesn't matter.2. When you choose to be happy，you will affect others in the workplace.(2)3. Michael's de finition of a “drag” is，a person who “drastically reduces all good.” Of course，they have a bad attitude.If you're thiskind of person，you can change.Start being positive.Start by giving subtle and honestpraise to co­workers.Just start looking for authenti c reasons to give others somepraise.It will set you apart from everyone else.People will recognize you as beingmore caring and more interested in them.Your influence will skyrocket especiallyif you're in an environment where there is little praise and encouragement.(3)CHOOSE what you are going to think.Most people have given in to CNN，ABC，NBC，“the way things are”，society，drama，negativity and the like.It's time to takeback charge of your brain.Get your focus directed.Like Paul said in the bible，“Think on these things.Things that are true，are of a good report，are honorable，are positive.”4. If you have nothing to read that is positive，send me your emailaddress and I'll send you a free copy of my “Powerful Attitudes” ebook.Read a littleevery morning.It will positively and powerfully affect the rest of your day.When you change yourself，you will add value in your workplace.Like the lategreat business philosopher，Jim Rohn said，“You can take out the garbage at McDonaldsand earn minimum wage.But if you take out the garbage and whistle as you do it everyday，you're likely to earn 50 cents more per hour.” Add value to your workplaceby controlling your own attitude.5.A．Start your day by reading something positive.B．Think more of what you can do，produce or create.C．Just be yourself and create a strong self image.D．Are you a “drag”？E．Your attitude and your happiness is important.F．Fall in love with it.G．You will advance faster and in time，make a lot more money.Ⅲ.语法填空Dear fellow students，May I have your attention，please？Now I'd like to make a speech here.As we know，waste 1. (become) a common scene on campus recently.Some pour the remainsof a meal where there is still much 2. (leave); others 3. (simple) walk away after washing hands，leaving the water 4. (run);students leave the classroom every day 5. noticing whether fans areswitched off.Has thrift (节俭)，one of the national traditions 6. developed from our long history gone？7. so，find it back!We don't have to take great pains to control waste，but action and a gratefulheart are needed；thank the water that runs through our fingers，and save it forpoor Arabian or African countries struggling in water 8. (short); thankthe light we enjoy because in poor areas，children share 9. dim lampreading; thank all the paper we are able to use，for trees are cut down 10. (satisfy) our needs；thank everything nature can offer and everything we can own.Live and act，so the tradition of thrift will never fade.英语假期作业2.26keys【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了美国高中生申请提前录取的好处与坏处。

2019-2020学年毛坦厂中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFind Your Chicago Architecture TourChicago is known around the world for its architecture. Whether you tour downtown or a neighborhood, our guides will tell you the stories behind the buildings.Must-see ChicagoMust-see Chicago is a fast-paced, 90-minute tour to Chicago featuring(以…为特色) some of its most famous buildings, including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower and more! Get a brief overview of more than a dozen buildings—as well as Chicago landmarks like Millennium Park, the Loop and the Chicago River.Duration: 1.5 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersArchitecture HighlightsDiscover the exciting diversity(多样性) of Chicago architecture, which traces the city’s development from its founding through present day. We cover about 30 miles of Chicago design, passing through the Loop and the Gold Coast, as well as Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. We’ll see two university campuses and several parks.Duration: 3.5 hoursPrice: $ 55 public, free for CAC membersHistoric Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeLearn about the great architectural landmarks of Michigan Avenue and State Street, with views inside beautiful buildings from the 1890s〜1930s. The most memorable parts include the amazing interiors(内部) of the Palmer House Hotel and the Chicago Cultural Center.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC membersElevated Architecture: Downtown “L” TrainExplore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique view of elevated trains and station platforms. Learn the history behind the famous “L” system and hear how it has shaped the development of buildings within theLoop. The city’s first elevated train started making trips in 1892. Now considered one of Chicago’s most wonderful features, the “L” offers impressive views of downtown.Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $ 26 public, free for CAC members1.Which tour can you choose if you want to see Millennium Park?A.Must-see Chicago.B.Historic Treasures of Chicago’s Golden AgeC.Architecture Highlights.D.Elevated Architecture：Downtown “L” Train.2.When visiting Architecture Highlights, a couple should pay ______.A.$55B.$ 110C.$ 165D.$ 2203.What can you see on the third tour?A.The Chicago River.B.The Gold Coast.C.The elevated trains.D.The Palmer House Hotel.BNew Yorkis among the slowest cities during rush hour in the world, according to a report published in January. Crossing midtown by car is soul-destroying. The average speed is 4.7 miles per hour, not much quicker than a quick walk. But relief is in sight. On April 1st, state lawmakers agreed to introduce road charges, makingNew Yorkthe first big American city to do so. By next year vehicles will have to pay to enterManhattansouth of60th Street.The details of the new rule, including how much drivers will have to pay, how they will pay and how often they will pay, haveyet to be decided. A “traffic mobility review board" will be set up to work all this out. New Yorkers living in the fee zone who make less than $60,000 a year will be exempt (获豁免) . Other drivers, including motorcyclists, the city' s civil servants, disabled drivers and the trucking industry, all want discounts or exemptions, which might not be a good sign.If done right, road pricing could be expanded beyondManhattan.New Yorkcan learn from other cities.Singapore, for instance, which has had pricing for decades, adjusts prices regularly. It can also learn from mistakes.London, which rolled out its pricing in 2003, is only starting to charge on-demand car hires like Uber. Stockholm exempted too many vehicles, which caused a drop in revenues (收入) .Other cities considering road charges, includingLos Angeles, Philadelphia Portland,San FranciscoandSeattle, are watchingNew York. "We really have t1o make a good example," says Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute,aNew Yorkthink tank.4. What does the report find?A.New Yorkhas terrible road traffic.B.New Yorkoften introduces new laws.C. New Yorkers prefer walking to driving.D. New Yorkers face an increased cost of living.5. What can be inferred about the new rule from paragraph 2?A. It faces some potential problems.B. It has clear and detailed fee standards.C. It favors New Yorkers living in the fee zone.D. It fails to win a traffic mobility review board s approval.6. What doLondonandStockholmhave in common?A. They learn a lot fromSingapore.B. They have greatly increased revenues.C. They charge on-demand car hires heavily.D. They are bad examples of placing road charges.7. What is the best title for the text?A. How much does it cost to drive intoManhattan?B.New Yorkapproves road pricing forManhattanC. Drivers fear crossingManhattansouth of60th StreetD. Who will be exempt from road charges inManhattan?CThe race skywards began inAmerica. In the late1800s, industrialization had driven urban populations and land prices up, making tall buildings increasingly cost-effective, according to Carol Willis, director of theSkyscraperMuseuminNew York, “The very first tall buildings were office buildings that concentrated a work force, piled one on top of the other in order to make business very efficient, ”she says.Like all major changes in architecture, the trend wasunderpinnedby engineering. The development of steel framework, which could be used instead of load-bearing stones, made it easier and cheaper to build tall. The coming of the elevator, meanwhile, made living on higher floors far more convenient.Though similar in shape, today's skyscrapers (摩天大楼) look little like those built in the first half of the20thcentury. This is mostly thanks to architecture's next major technological shift：the curtain wall.Postwar developments in manufacturing meant that huge panes of glass could be produced quickly and uniformly, and glass windows soon became the front of choice for high-rises. As well as allowing for greater floor space and more natural light, glass exteriors (外部) help. buildings resist greater windloads.There are now 191 completed skyscrapers that are at least 300 meters tall. But that doesn't mean our cities will grow taller indefinitely. While each additional story adds sellable floor space, construction costs also rise. All buildings reach a point where adding an extra floor will cost more money than it brings.“Every city wants to have this landmark that gives that sense of distinct culture, ”but it also needs places for people to live and work in urban settings“without the city sprawling (无序扩张), ”explains Hong Kong architect Simon Chan.The next big challenge facing architects goes beyond height：At a time when buildings and their construction account for more than a third of the world's energy consumption and contribute about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions(排放), there are new costs to consider.Whether it's employing more energy-efficient materials, encouraging natural air or using buildings themselves to generate solar or wind energy, reducing carbon emissions is the new frontier for many skyscraper architects.8. What does the underlined word“underpinned” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Created.B. Prepared.C. Suggested.D. Supported.9. What made living on higher floors much more convenient?A. The development of steel framework.B. Load-bearing stones.C. The use of the elevator.D. The curtain wall.10. What can we know from paragraph 5?A. Our cities will grow taller definitely.B. All skyscrapers are at least 300 meters tall.C. Construction cost rises as the stories increase.D. The profit for builders will be greater as the building becomes higher.11. What's the next big challenge facing architects?A. How to build the greenest building.B. How to build the strongest building.C. How to build the tallest building in the world.D. How to build the most comfortable building.DSpain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-endmarket, according to Rafael Cascales, president of the Spain-China Tourism Association (ATEC). “It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the “all-included” culture. They enjoy culture, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain," said Cascales in a recent interview with Xinhua.“They are younger, more women travel and they are more cosmopolitan (见多识广的).They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The old-fashioned large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,55he said.Speaking of the consumption pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists, Cascales said, “The money they spend is distributed better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.” In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they combine two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries." They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to compete with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.In 2017, Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors, 700,000 of them from China, a number which is estimated to rise to about 2.2 million by 2022.“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施) at every level, especially in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.12. What are the features of the new Chinese tourists according to Cascales?A. They are cautious about spending money in Spain.B. They are likely to travel in smaller groups now.C. They are only interested in the sun and beach.D. They are mainly male visitors of middle age.13. What can we learn about the consumption pattern of new Chinese tourists?A. They will reserve flights and hotels with different companies.B. They will spend less money than tourists from other countries.C. They will travel abroad only during the off-peak seasons.D. They will spend the money in different cities.14. What is done to meet the demands of Chinese tourists?A. Local cultures in Spain are promoted.B. Well-furnished hotels are provided.C. Best and expensive items are offered for free.D. More shopping sites are constructed.15. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the tourism industry of Spain.B. To show Spain's desire to attract Chinese tourists.C. To describe the features of Chinese tourists.D. To advertise Spain as a top tourist destination.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。