2020届重庆市西北狼联盟高三一诊英语试题

重庆市高2020届普通高等学校招生第一次诊断性考试英语考试时间：120分钟；分数：150分注意：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。

第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置。

第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。

答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。

英语听力第一节（共5小题）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.Why does the woman refuse the invitation for tonight?A.She doesn’t like the man.B.She has another appointment.C.She is too busy with her work.2.What does the man think of classical music?A.He does not like it at all.B.He prefers it to other music.C.He enjoys it at bedtime.3.What did the two girls do yesterday?A.They went to the English Evening.B.They went to meet Jeff.C.They became friends at the English Evening.4.What time is it now?A.9:00.B.9:10.C.9:40.5.What do we know about the man?A.He saw off his father at the airport yesterday.B.He was late for class yesterday morning.C.He went to meet his cousin yesterday morning.第二节（共15小题）听下面5段对话或独白。

重庆一中2020届高三上学期一诊模拟考试英语试题试题及答案注意事项：1.答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。

2.答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3.答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。

4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。

Ⅰ、听力理解（共两节：每小题1.5分，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．Where is Linda now?A. In the woman’s office．B. In the classroom．C. In the library.2．What would the man like to do?A. To visit his parents．B. To drive to the countryside．C. To travel to another country．3．What is the man going to do?A. Talk to more students．B. Collect more information．C. Work on a research paper. 4．Where can the man get the tickets?A. From the club．B. From Susan．C. From Tom.5. What does the woman mean?A. She is warm enough．B. She has to study in．C. She likes the idea.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。

高考英语一模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）ADifferent countries have different customs，especially in table manners．Some dining habits may be considered civilized in one country but rude in another．Here are some interesting facts about some countries．FranceWhen in France，splitting the bill （AA）with fellow diners should be avoided when possible．You're expected to offer to pay the entire，bill or someone else is expected to dg．so．Of course，according to French Today，there are some cases Where splitting the bill is OK，like when dining out with a large group of people or with coworkers．ColumbiaIf you're used to cleaning your plate，you might want to consider not doing so when dining in Colombia，It's considered rude to leave an empty plate because it's as if you're telling your host that he or she didn't give you enough food．AustraliaIn Australia，people typically prefer not to discuss business matters over a meal，according to Etiquette Scholar，Of course，it depends on the person or group you're with，but you should pay attention to any cues from your fellow dining companions for good measure．KazakhstanIn America，it's pretty typical to get annoyed when your barista doesn't fill your cup all the up．But in Kazakhstan，it actually leave you satisfied since it is a good sign．According to Every Culture，half-filled cups are，meant to keep your tea warm since your host will continuously）fill your cup as a way to keep the interaction going，If your host or server were to fill your cup with tea，however，it is a sign that they might want you to leave，according to Commisceo Global．1.In France，with whom is splitting the bill OK now when dining？______A. your childrenB. your sweetheartsC. your coworkersD. your parents2.In which country，you had better leave some food on the plate？______A. FranceB. ColumbiaC. AustraliaD. Kazakhstan3.In Kazakhstan，if the host fills your cup with tea，it means that ______ ．A. you should leaveB. you like the teaC. you are thirstyD. the tea tastes goodBBeneath a sand dune（沙丘）in Beidaihe，lies one of China's newest art galleries As a branch of the Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art in Beijing，the Dune is unlike any other advanced art museum in China．Most are remarkable buildings，standing in the downtown．But the Dune is quiet and private，its galleries spreading against the sands．Harmony with the landscape and the local community is at the heart of the Dune's purpose，It aims to be sustainable（可持续的）ecologically as well as financially，and to help protect the environment rather than destroying it．"Our work was not just to design a physical（structure）'says Li Hu，a designer of the project，"but to invent an entirely new type of system．" Instead of placing the museum on top of the dunes as was originally planned，he decided to bury the building beneath them to protect the coastal ecology．Because the museum is lit naturally by skylights，visitors' experiences of the art work will vary with the seasons and time of day．The Dune's inner parts are meant to develop a close relationship between viewer，work and space．"Going to a museum in China often feels like going to a shopping center，" says Mr．Li，"It's an experience of rushed consumerism（消费主义）．"By contrast the Dune reminds viewers of the caves where the most primitive human art was first painted．The design was inspired by Louis Kahn，an American architect who imagined museums as a "society of rooms"，which encourage people to slow down．Given the separate location，visitors will have to make a sincere "pilgrimage（朝圣）to the art"，as Mr．Li puts it，rather than just a hurried urban fly-by．4.What's the character of the Dune in Paragraph 1？______A. It's noisyB. It's in the downtownC. It's the most advanced art museumD. It's buried beneath a dune5.What's Paragraph 2 manly about？______A. the artworks of the DuneB. the purpose of the DuneC. the side-effects of the DuneD. the origin of the Dune6.The author writes this passage ______ ．A. to compare the Dune with other art museumsB. to criticize advanced art museumsC. to introduce the Dune to readersD. to praise Li Hu's contributions to the Dune7.We can learn from the passage that ______ ．A. the Dune was planned to be placed beneath the dunes in the beginningB. viewers can visit the Dune anytime in the dayC. visiting a museum in China is sincere Pigrimage to the artD. the Dune makes viewers think of the caves with the most primitive human artCIf you ask most people what water tastes like，they'll probably tell you that water has no taste and they may give you a funny look．But if you were a fruit fly，asking another fruit fly，that question might have a different answer．To a fruit fly，water has a taste．Scientists want to know how the fruit fly knows water because this information may help in learning how other animals manage to use water in the right way．Water is very important to life，but too much or too little can be deadly to a living creature．So by understanding how the fruit fly tastes water，researchers may learn more about other living things．According to the new study，a protein called PPK28 makes it possible for a fly to taste water．Proteins build cells and tissues，fight disease and carry messages between cells．It's not surprising that a protein is responsible for the fruit fly's ability to taste water．The PPK28 protein is part of a larger family of similar proteins．One of these related proteins is used by mammals （including humans）to taste salt．Scientists have not found a protein that enables humans to "taste" water．In the experiment，Cameron and his team compared normal fruit flies with fruit flies whose taste cells had had been disabled．The fruit flies weregiven a special chemical that would glow when the fly used the PPK28 protein．Then the scientists led the flies to water．When the normal flies tasted the water，the PPK28 protein lit up - showing that it was in use．The fruit fly in particular is so interesting that some scientists are hard at work creating a complete map of the fruit fly brain．This map will show all of a fly's neurons and help scientists understand how the neurons work together．8.How do most people feel when asked the taste of water？______A. DisappointedB. Frightened．C. AmusedD. Disgusted．9.Why do scientists want to understand how the fruit fly knows water？______A. To decrease the number of the fruit fly．B. To know more about other creatures．C. To manage to use water correctly．D. To describe the taste of water．10.What do we know about the PPk28 protein？______A. It can make humans taste salt．B. It enables the fruit fly to taste water．C. The fruit fly can't live without it．D. The fruit fly uses it to avoid illnesses．11.What will the scientists continue to work at？______A. Making the PPk28 protein．B. Telling more information about cells．C. Creating maps of human brains．D. Studying the fruit fly's neuron systems．DSome people are so rude! Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says "Thank you"？Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you？Who asks for a fact easily found on Google？Don't these people realize that they're wasting your timeMaybe I'm the rude one for not appreciating life's little politeness．But many social agreed standards just don't make sense to people drowning in digital communication．In texts，you don't have to declare who you are or even say hello．E-mail，too，is slower than a text．Voice mail is a now impolite way of trying to connect．My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages，none of which I listened to．Exasperated，he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned his phone calls．"Why are you leaving him voice mail？" my sister asked，"Just text him．"In the age of the smartphone，there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about：the weather forecast，a business's phone number，or directions to a house，a restaurant，which can be easily found on Google Maps．But people still ask these things．And when you answer，they respond with a thank-you e-mail．How to handle these differing standards？Easy．Consider your audience．Some people，especially older ones，appreciate a thank-you message．Others，like me，want no reply．The anthropologist（人类学家）Margaret Mead once said that in traditional societies，the young learn from the old．But in modern societies，the old can also learn from the young Here's hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do．12.The underlined word "exasperated" can be replaced by ______ ．A. worriedB. annoyedC. surprisedD. tired13.Why didn't the writer reply to his father？______A. He didn't receive）any voice mail messagesB. He enjoyed checking his voice mailC. He liked text messages betterD. He didn't want to talk with his father14.Which of the following does the writer agree to？______A. People needn't learn from one another in traditional societiesB. People needn't turn to Google for help when in troubleC. Declaring who you are or saying hello in texts is necessaryD. Dealing with voice mail should vary with each individual15.What's the best title of this passage？______A. Nowadays：what means should we use in communication？B. Nowadays：what should we do with text messages？C. Nowadays：do you like leaving others a voice message？D. Nowadays：do you need a thank-you message？二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）For college graduates，it is of vital importance to write application letters well．(1) It should state clearly the job you want，and should tell what you have done．It should be simple，human，personal and brief without leaving out any necessary facts．In writing a letter of application，keep in mind that the things a possible employer is most likely to want to know about are your qualifications，your achievements and your aims．(2) If the first few sentences fail to win the reader's attention，the rest of the letter may not be continued at all．Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not to your own needs or desires．For example，instead of beginning with"I saw your advertisement in today's newspaper"you might say"I have made a careful study of your advertising during the past six months"or I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives use your product and why they like it．"(3) Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now applying．College graduates looking for their first positions often ask what they can provide in a letter and what if employers warn experience，which，naturally，no beginner has．(4)It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter．Make a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect．(5) That makes it easier for a possible employer to get in touch in you．A．Here are a few suggestions for you to prepare yourself better for your interview．B．An excellent idea is to enclose a stamped，self-addressed envelope with your letter．C．The answer is that everything you have ever done is experience．D．Don't be afraid of being a new hand．E．Try to avoid writing in general．F．The purpose of a letter of application is to help you to"sell"yourself．G．The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）"5 pm，ma'am．" "What？My baby can no longer wait for that! Can you please ask the crew a favor to make it (21)？"My 3-month-old-baby was already very (22)，His stomach became larger and larger in each hour that (23)．Three days ago，we brought him to the (24) where I worked several vomiting（呕吐）．I knew the danger very well because there were already (25) patients of this case that we had encountered．But it was not as simple as I (26)，It held a bigger unknown threat that needed (27) surgery．But before the doctor could figure out the best (28)，he ordered a CT Scan of the Whole Stomach．It was scheduled at the most famous hospital of the city (29) our own hospital didn't have it yet．Everything about him suddenly became so unstable．I knew that his chance of (30) became very thin．So I was afraid that he couldn't wait for another few hours．"Ma'am，we're so blessed．His (31) is moved to 3pm．"I was (32) but another much bigger problem (33)，I did not have the money needed．I had to send messages with my (34) to borrow money to the persons in my contact list．I only had few minutes left then．I cried while (35) a miracle to provide me ways right then．As (36) as I got up from my knees，my cellphone suddenly rang (37)．"Ms．Lucero，please claim your money through…"And one after another，I (38) different messages telling me to get the money they sent for my baby．I had the money then in less than an hour! Not only for the CT Scan but for our immediate needs during our whole hospital stay!I was so awed（敬畏的）at how destiny（命运）(39) all the incidents in．lives to come up for blessings that it has prepared ahead of us! But most of all for the (40) sign that He has shown me，that my baby shall live!21. A. later B. longer C. earlier D. shorter22. A. weak B. thin C. strong D. healthy23. A. passed away B. passed by C. passed on D. passed down24. A. school B. company C. hospital D. government25. A. meaningless B. valueless C. homeless D. countless26. A. made B. expected C. provided D. felt27. A. fast B. simple C. slow D. immediate28. A. approach B. thing C. tool D. hospital29. A. since B. before C. or D. and30. A. arrival B. survival C. death D. danger31. A. surgery B. result C. recovery D. schedule32. A. nervous B. relieved C. worried D. embarrassed33. A. rose B. raised C. arose D. aroused34. A. request B. command C. suggestion D. order35. A. playing with B. looking for C. praying for D. giving up36. A. far B. well C. long D. soon37. A. quietly B. totally C. hardly D. continuously38. A. accepted B. received C. wrote D. sent39. A. found B. built C. arranged D. damaged40. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Scotland is a unique place with long history，where you can find noble （1）______（palace）and castles．It has some of （2）______ most beautiful cities in Europe，living witness of a proud and excellent past．（3）______（discover）the true soul of Scotland today，we have to go towards the northern regions，to the Grampian Mountains，It was difficult to farm，but the Scots defeated the environment with strong arms．The history of this ancient struggle and its people's ancient love for the hard land are （4）______（apparent）shown in the Angus Folk Museum．You can get a feel of the typical rural atmosphere of past times from the daily man-made objects （5）______（display）here．From coastal Aberdeen （6）______ the inside of the Grampian Mountains，there runs the Castle Trail，a road with many fortresses（要塞），（7）______ are witnesses of （8）______（continue）fights against the rule of England in Scottish history．Another （9）______（attract）here is a legendary monster：the Loch Ness Monster．Is this monster，which （10）______（collect）a good 3000 sightings over the last 50 years，real or imaginary？To meet the curiosity about it，a price of 500，000 pounds has been put on the monster's head．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.2019年元宵节（Lantern Festival），故宫首次开放衣场旅游，盛况空前，假定你是李华，你的朋友Jack 参观了元宵故宫灯会（lantern show）．现你校文学社（Literature Club）要征集役游故宫灯会经历的稿件，请你写一封电子邮件邀请Jack投稿内容包括：1．稿件主题：夜游故言灯会经历和感受：2．截止日期：2019年3月31日：3．投稿方式：邮箱20190678@qq．com注意：1．词数100左右：2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．Dear Jack，Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】A【解析】1．C．细节题．根据文章第二段内容， according to French Today， there are some cases Where splitting the bill is OK， like when dining out with a large group of people or with coworkers．据《今日法语》报道，有些情况下分开付账是可以的，比如和一大群人一起吃饭或和同事一起吃饭．结合选项，故选C．2．B．细节题．根据文章第三段内容，If you're used to cleaning your plate， you might want to consider not doing so when dining i n Colombia， It's considered rude to leave an empty plate because it's as if you're telling your host that he or she didn't give you enough food．如果你习惯光盘行为，你可能会考虑在哥伦比亚吃饭时不这样做，留下一个空盘子被认为是不礼貌的，因为你好像在告诉你的主人他或她没有给你足够的食物．结合选项，故选B．3．A．细节题．根据文章最后一段内容，If your host or server were to fill your cup with tea， however， it is a sign that they might w ant you to leave， according to Commisceo Global．不过，据共产主义全球报称，如果你的主人或者侍者要给你的杯子倒满茶，这就表明他们可能希望你离开．结合选项，故选A．本文主要描述了世界上一些不同国家的风俗习惯，告诉那些国际旅行者要注意入乡随俗．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．4.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】D【解析】1．D．细节题．根据文章第一段内容，Beneath a sand dune（沙丘）in Beidaihe， lies one of China's newest art galleries As a branch of the Ullens Centre for Co ntemporary Art in Beijing， the Dune is unlike any other advanced art museum in China．Most are remarkable buildings， standing in the downtown． But the Dune is quiet and priva te， its galleries spreading against the sands．北戴河的一座沙丘下面，是中国最新的美术馆之一，是北京尤伦斯当代艺术中心的一个分支．沙丘不同于中国其他任何一座先进的美术馆．大多数美术馆都是引人注目的建筑，并且矗立在市中心．但这个沙丘很安静且私密，它的画廊在沙滩上蔓延．由此可知，the Dune 的特点就是它的地理位置，是在一个沙丘下面，故选D．2．B．主旨题．根据文章第二段内容，Harmony with the landscape and the local community is at the heart of the Dune's purpose，It aims to be sustainable（可持续的）ecologically as well as financially， and to help protect the environment rather than destroyin g it． "Our work was not just to design a physical（structure）'says Li Hu， a designer of the project， "but to invent an entirely new type of system．"与景观和当地社区的和谐是沙丘的核心目标，它的目标是在生态和财政上可持续发展，并帮助保护环境而不是破坏环境．"我们的工作不仅仅是设计一个物理结构，而是要发明一种全新的系统．"故第二段主要说明了设计沙丘的目的．结合选项，故选B．3．C．写作目的题．根据文章内容，文章主要向读者介绍了位于北戴河沙丘下面的一个美术馆，并对该美术馆的特点进行了说明．主要是让更多的读者了解知道这个美术馆的存在，结合选项，故选C．4．D．推理题．根据文章最后一段内容，It's an experience of rushed consumerism（消费主义）．"By contrast the Dune reminds viewers of the caves where the most primitive human art was first painted． The design encourage people to slow down． Given the separate locati on， visitors will have to make a sincere "pilgrimage（朝圣）to the art"这是一种匆忙消费主义的体验．"相比之下，沙丘让观众想起了最初绘制人类最原始艺术的洞穴．它的设计鼓励人们放慢速度．由于地理位置不同，游客们将不得不进行真诚的"朝圣艺术"．结合选项，故选D．本文章主要向读者介绍了位于北戴河沙丘下面的一个美术馆，并对该美术馆的特点进行了说明．考查社会文化类阅读理解．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】B 【小题4】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第一段1f you ask most people what water tastes like，they'll probably tell you that water has notaste and they may give you a funny look．得知当人们被问及水的滋味时，他们会感到这个问题很可笑．故选C．2．B．推理判断题．根据第二段Scientists want to know how the fruit fly knows water because this information may help inlearning how other animals一or even individual cells一manage to use water in the right way．得知科学家通过研究果蝇如何知道水来了解其他动物．故选B．3．B．细节理解题．根据第=段According to the new study，a protein（蛋白质）called PPK28 makes it possible for a fly totaste water．得知科学家发现一种蛋白质PPK28使得果蝇能够品尝处水的味道．故选B．4．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段This map will show all of a flys neurons and help scientists understand how the neuronswork together．得知科学家们会继续致力于研究果蝇的神经元是如何协同工作的．故选D．本文是一篇科学研究，讲述了科学家研究发现对果蝇来说，水有滋味．科学家想知道果蝇是如何知道水的，因为这些信息帮助人类了解其他动物甚至是单独细胞如何正确的使用水．以及果蝇的神经元是如何协同工作的．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】D 【小题4】A【解析】1．B．词义猜测题．由第五段第一、二句"My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages，none of which I listened to．Exasperated，he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned his phone calls．"可知，作者的父亲给作者留了十几条语音信息，但作者从没回，于是作者的父亲只好向作者的姐姐倾诉他对作者的不满（annoyed），故B项正确．2．C．推理判断题．由第四段可知My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages， none of which I listened to．Exasperated， he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never re turned his phone calls． "Why are you leaving him voice mail？" my sister asked， "Just text him．"作者认为发短信更省事省时，而语音信箱现在是一种不礼貌的联系方式，故C项"他更喜欢发短信"正确．结合选项，故选C．3．D．推理判断题．由第七段最后两句"Some people，especially older ones，appreciate a thank-you message．Others，like me，want no reply．"可知作者认为人们对待联系方式的态度各不相同，故D项"对待语音邮件应该因人而异"正确．结合选项，故选D．4．A．标题判断题．文章主要讲了作者对现在的一些联系方式的看法，并且他认为不同的人联系和回复别人的方法也不相同，由倒数第二段第一句"How to handle these differing standards？"可知全文都是在对如何选择联系方式这一问题进行探讨．故A项"当今：我们应该是用什么通讯手段"正确．文章主要讲了作者对现在的一些联系方式的看法，并且他认为不同的人联系和回复别人的方法也不相同．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．16.【答案】【小题1】F 【小题2】G 【小题3】E 【小题4】C 【小题5】B【解析】36-40 FGECB36．F 上下文语境．根据上文it is of vital importance to write application letters well可知，写好申请信是很重要的，所以衔接下文，可以更好的销售自己，故选F．37．G 上下文语境．根据后文If the first few sentences fail to win the reader's attention，the rest of the letter may not be continued at all可知如果前几句不能吸引读者的注意力，剩余的申请信就没有必要进行下去了，故选G．38．E 概括总结．根据后文Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now applying 可知，要清楚地知道你要申请的工作，尽量避免写的笼统，故答案为E．39．C 上下文理解．前句College graduates looking for their first positions often ask what they can provide in a letter a nd what if employers warn experience，which，naturally，no beginner has说大学生在找工作时都需要经验，这点大学生自然没有，但其实你所做的每件事情都有经验，故答案为C．40．B 细节题．根据下文That makes it easier for a possible employer to get in touch in you．可知，前面提到一种做法，即附带一个贴着邮票，写上地址的信封，故答案为B．对于大学生来说，写好申请信是很重要的一件事，文章介绍了几种写好申请信的方法．选句填空的做题方法是：1）从意思上判断在做题时最重要的是要读懂空白前后的句子，正确理解了这些句子后，根据意思的连贯性、逻辑性或者线索词从选项中选取正确答案．在读懂意思的基础上，再利用线索特征词等进一步确认答案．2）从词汇上锁定线索做保持对一些线索词的敏感是非常重要的，要好好关注空白前后的名词和动词，然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等．其次是一些专有名词，比如说数词、代词、时间、年代、地点/名称等．尤其是在读不懂句子的情况下，利用这样的线索词寻找答案是很有效的方法．3）从关联词作为切入点通常，英语的句段之间经常会运用关联词表示过渡和衔接，让文章的思路与更清楚、逻辑更连贯，因此文章中和选项中表示各种逻辑关系的路标性信号词在选择答案时都是很重要的线索．在做题时可将这三个层面的线索很好地结合起来．例如，在看到表示并列或递进关系的关联词时，一般表示前后句子的名词或句意具有同指性；而表示转折让步关系的词则往往表示前后句子的名词同指，但句意对立，或褒贬对立或肯否对立；而表示例证关系的词则意味着在举例之前或之后有表述概念或某一观点的句子，往往会有复数名词出现．21.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】C 【小题5】D 【小题6】B 【小题7】D 【小题8】A 【小题9】A 【小题10】B 【小题11】D 【小题12】B 【小题13】C 【小题14】A 【小题15】C 【小题16】D 【小题17】D 【小题18】B 【小题19】C 【小题20】A【解析】1-20 CABCD BDAAB DBCAC DDBCA1．C．形容词的辨析，later晚点，longer更长，earlier更早，shorter更短，你能把帮我们提前一点吗，故答案为C．2．A．形容词的辨析，weak虚弱的，thin瘦的，strong强壮的，healthy健康的，我三个月大的婴儿已经非常虚弱了，故答案为A．3．B．短语的辨析，pass away去世，pass by经过，pass on告知，pass down传递，一个一个小时过去，他的肚子变得越来越大，故答案为B．4．C．上下文的理解，三天前我们带他来医院，使用hospital，故答案为C．5．D．形容词的辨析，meaningless无意义的，valueless无价值的，homeless无家可归的，countless数不尽的，我们已经遇到过无数这样的案例，故答案为D．6．B．动词的辨析，made制作，expected预期，provided提供，felt感觉，但是不像我想象中那么简单，故答案为B．7．D．形容词的辨析，fast快的，simple简单的，slow缓慢的，immediate立即的，此处指需要立即进行手术，故答案为D．8．A．名词的辨析，approach方法，thing事情，tool工具，hospital医院，在医生找到最佳的治疗方法之前，故答案为A．9．A．连词的辨析，since由于，before之前，or或者，and并且，由于我们医院还没有这个医疗设备，故答案为A．10．B．名词的辨析，arrival到达，survival幸存，death死亡，danger危险，我知道他好转的机会已经非常小了，故答案为B．11．D．名词的辨析，surgery手术，result结果，recovery恢复，schedule日程安排，他的检查移到下午三点了，故答案为D．12．B．形容词的辨析，nervous紧张的，relieved如释重负的，worried担忧的，embarrassed 尴尬的，我感到如释重负，故答案为B．13．C．动词的辨析，rose升起，raised举起，arose出现，aroused引起，另一个更大的问题出现了，故答案为C．14．A．名词的辨析，request请求，command命令，suggestion建议，order命令，我得发短信请求别人借我钱，故答案为A．15．C．短语的辨析，playing with玩，looking for寻找，praying for祈祷，giving up放弃，我祈求上天给我一个奇迹，告诉我应该怎么办才好，故答案为C．16．D．上下文的理解，此处指我刚从床上爬起来，手机就开始响个不停，使用as soon as，故答案为D．17．D．副词的辨析，quietly安静地，totally完全，hardly几乎不，continuously不断地，此处指我手机不断地响个不停，故答案为D．18．B．动词的辨析，accepted主观上的接受，received客观上的接受，wrote写，sent发送，此处指我收到不同的信息，故答案为B．19．C．动词的辨析，found找到，built建立，arranged安排，damaged毁坏，顿时我心中充满敬畏，感谢命运在我们生命中安排的一切坎坷，故答案为C．20．A．上下文的理解，但最令我感恩的是，这些汇款是他赐予我的第一个奇迹，它让我相信，我的孩子会活下来，因此使用first，故答案为A．短文主要讲了作者的儿子需要立即的治疗，但遇到种种状况，最后作者在不断的坚持之下终于有所好转，告诉我们一个道理：不放弃希望，才能被命运垂青．在做完形填空时，首先需要快速的浏览全文，把握文章的主旨大意；其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方，通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案；最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要；做此类题时，要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配，在平时多积累一些固定搭配．41.【答案】palaces【解析】1．palaces．考查名词，发现高贵的宫殿，根据castles可知使用名词复数，故填palaces．2．the．考查冠词，表示特指，修饰最高级，最漂亮的城市，故填the．3．To discover．考查不定式，为了发现苏格兰真正的灵魂，目的状语，故填to discover．4．apparently．考查副词，修饰动词短语are shown，故填apparently．5．displayed．考查非谓语，display与objects是动宾关系，使用过去分词做后置定语，故填displayed．6．to．考查介词，from…to：从…到…，故填介词to．7．which．考查连词，引导非限定性定语从句，先行词是fortresses，在定语从句中做主语，使用关系代词which．8．continuous．考查形容词，修饰名词，持续的战争，故填continuous．9．attraction．考查名词，根据is 可知主语是单数名词，故填attraction．10．has collected．考查时态，主语是monster，根据over the last 50 years，可知使用现在完成时，故填has collected．文章讲述了苏格兰一些著名的景点，如 the Grampian Mountains，Castle Trail等等．在一篇200词左右的语篇（短文或对话）中留出10处空白，部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式，要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词．要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充．考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容．答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境．42.【答案】Dear Jack，In 2019，Lantern Festival，the Palace Museum opened its first clothing tour．It was an unprecedented grand occasion．Now the Literature Club of our school is going to collect a draft of the experience of the Lantern show． Knowing that you have visited the Lantern show，I invite you to write an essay describing your visit to the Palace Museum．【高分句型一】（提出邀请，介绍背景）The subject of the manuscript is the experience and feeling of the night travel story lamp．You should hand it in before the deadline：31 March 2019，and please write down the mailbox 20190678@qq．com．（投稿的基本要求）。

2020届重庆一中高三英语第一次联考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AThese wonderful NYC attractions offer pay — what — you — wish days, free entry hours/days and other great stuff for local families.Staten IslandZooThere are plenty of creatures who call NYC home—the Staten Island Zoo is one of them. Once you’ve finished learning about the wildlife in the animal nursery, reptile (爬行动物) side rooms, horse barn and other areas of the attraction, make sure to mark your schedule for fun seasonal happenings, such as the Easter Egg Games and the scary, crazy Halloween Shows.Entry on Wednesdays is by suggested donation; children aged two and under free.Children’s Museum of the ArtsThe Children’s Museum of the Arts welcomes 135,000 little visitors each year through its doors. Once inside, the whole family can enjoy interactive programs, exhibitions (展览) and events that celebrate the changed power of the arts on youngsters and grown-ups alike.Pay-as-you-wish Thursdays, 3-6 p. m.Wave HillEveryone needs a few hours of calm now and then-kids included-and you’d be hard- pressed to find a more peaceful spot within city limits than Wave Hill the broad grounds located above the river, covering 28 acres of public gardens, plus woodlands and grasses to wander. Jump in on nature walks, story times and family art projects often led by local artists and free with general admission.Pay — as — you — wish Tuesdays and Saturdays,9 a. m — noon.New York Hall of ScienceNaturally, kids love it when the New York Hall of Science pleases them with neat exhibits and fun hands-on activities. The museum’s playground is themost attractivetochildren A tube slide (管道滑梯) will give little ones the knowledge on science topics, while the climbing area mirrors a giant spider web. There are also wind pipes, metal drums, sand- boxes and much more. What better way to make the mostout of science?Free entry Sep-Jun on Fridays, 2 — 5 p. m，and Sundays, 10 —11 a. m.1. What can children do in Staten Island Zoo?A. Feed injured animals.B. Join in seasonal activities.C. Build a home for creatures.D. Deal with the donations to the zoo.2. What do Children’s Museum of the Arts and Wave Hill have in common?A. They both have peaceful spots.B. They both are located by a river.C. They both have public gardens.D. They both have activities about arts.3. Which place can be free of charge for all?A. Wave Hill.B.Staten IslandZoo.C. New York Hall of Science.D. Children’s Museum of the Arts.BNow most of the workers work from 9 am to 5 pm. However, according to the global Internet survey done by the UK Sleep Council, thesiesta（午睡）was the right idea all along. The UK Sleep Council called on the country'sbosses to end nine-to-five working in favor of more flexible hours. They believe what would really increase the workers' productivity is a nice afternoon nap, rather than those bonuses.Forty-one percent of the 12,000 people who responded to the council's survey said they were most productive in the morning, while 38 percent said theyhit their stridein the evening. "This means most of them cannot fully pay attention to what they do in the middle of the day," said sleep expert Dr. Chris Idzikowskii. "We must conclude from this survey that the traditional nine-to-five working day does not suit most workers." He suggested that allowing workers to follow their natural sleeping habits would actually benefit employers by allowing them to expand their working hours and be more productive.Fortunately, being a college lecturer, I don't have to go to work everyday. I only work three days a week, but during the three days I work really long hours and have no time for a little siesta. I'm usually so tired and sleepy in the afternoon, which really affects thevitality（活力）of my classes.I think Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea is worthwhile. When people have flexible working hours they could reachtheir highest productivity. On top of that, flexible working hours mean thatpeople don't have to work all at the same time. That way we could avoid traffic jams. Therefore, it's really killing two birds with one stone!4. What can improve the workers' productivity, according to the UK Sleep Council?A. More bonuses.B. The flexible working time.C. Working for long hours.D. Working in a relaxing way.5. What does the underlined part probably mean in Paragraph 2?A. Were most sleepy.B. Were most flexible.C. Worked at their own pace.D. Worked at their best.6. What did the UK Sleep Council's survey find?A. Few people are suitable to work at noon.B. People are more productive in the morning.C. Some people like to expand their working hours.D. More and more people prefer to work in the evening.7. Why does the author support Dr. Chris Idzikowskii's idea?A. It could solve most of the traffic problems.B. He finds Dr. Chris Idzikowskii respectable.C. He thinks the idea can benefit the society.D. It allows him to work for fewer hours.CWhen Chip heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday, herushed out—not knowing that he’d come back with a treasure.Outside the house, which was decorated with birthday balloons, postwoman Shelley held a pile of boxes. One was marked with Chip’s name and a greeting for his Special day, November 5.“So,” when he came running out the door, she said, “You must be Chip!” And he said,“Yes.” She said, “Today’s your birthday?” And he started smiling. Shelley said, “So, let me see if I can find you something for your birthday.”She checked her pocket and surprised him with a gift: a dollar bill and four quarters.On this day, the 42-year-old postwoman made one little boy very happy. “He was very excited,” said his mom, Bonnie. “He came running back in the house just waving his money.” Chip is saving up to buy a Spider-man action figure.“Our family has had money problems since I lost my job. Gestures like that are valuable memories.” Her hopeis that Chip and his eight-year-old sister, Bennett, will remember this when they grow up. “Not the ugly that is out there right now, but the good and the kind and the giving.”A photo of a smiling Chip and Shelley next to the mail truck has been shared widely on social media. Shelley said she was just trying to give back, because people are often nice to her eight-year-old son, Joshua.On a recent day, Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again, this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier. Since that day, the families have kept in contact. Shelley has struggled to find someone who can take care of her son, and Bonnie has agreed to watch him at her home while his mom is on her mail route.8. Why did Chip rush out when he heard the mail truck the first time?A. To thank the postwoman.B. To get a gift box mailed to him.C. To receive birthday wishes from the driver.D. To watch the mail truck.9. What did Shelley do to make Chip happy?A. She gave him some pocket money.B. She sent him some birthday balloons.C. She presented him with a greeting card.D. She bought him a Spider-man action figure.10. What is Chip’s mother’s attitude towards Shelley?A. Grateful.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.11. What does Chip’s mother do to help Shelley?A. She offers to deliver the mails for her.B. She often helps drive her mail truck.C. She looks after her son when she is at work.D. She posts pictures of her mail truck on social media.DThe 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 steelframework, 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 the 20thcentury. 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.12. What does the underlined word“underpinned” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Created.B. Prepared.C. Suggested.D. Supported.13. 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.14. 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.15. 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.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。

一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. Who is in charge of the Europe department?A ．Mr Brown.B ．The man.C ．The woman.2. What is the man doing?A ．Teaching the woman to play golf.B ．Watching a golf game.C ．Doing some exercise.3. How does the man feel?A ．Worried.B ．Excited.C ．Unconcerned.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A ．Go to the factory.B ．Contact a customer.C ．Deliver a car.5. How many tickets for the tennis game do they have in total?A ．Two.B ．Three.C ．Four.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.A ．Because he didn’t take complete notes.B ．Because his vision isn’t good enough.C ．Because he has missed several classes.D ．Because his notebook was lost on campus.2.A ．At a library.B ．At a copy shop.C ．At a laboratory.D ．At a coffee shop.3.A ．Getting some rest.B ．Studying together.C ．Having more classes.D ．Exchanging notes.4.A ．The man does not want to spend time taking notes.B ．The man enjoys playing slideshows for the professor.C ．The woman would not like to lend the man her notes.D ．The woman will help to keep the man awake in class.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2020年重庆外国语学校高三英语第一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ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BAlaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.4. What was the result of the earthquake?A. Buildings were damaged.B. Food supply was cut off.C. Many people were killedD. The ships could not come in.5. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A. Because small quakes hit the city.B. Because falling rocks are a danger.C. Because the highway is badly damaged.D. Because drivers are misled.6. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D. There is no possibility for more quakes.7. Where can your possibly read the passage?A. Ina story book.B. In a travel journal.C. In a poster.D. In a newspaper.CIn Japan many workers for large corporations have a guarantee of lifetime employment. They will not be laid off during recessions or when the tasks they perform are taken over by robots. To some observers, this is capitalism at its best, because workers are treated as people not things. Others see it as necessarily inefficient and believe it cannot continue if Japan is to remain competitive with foreign corporations more concerned about profits and less concerned about people.Defenders of the system argue that those who call it inefficient do not understand how it really works. In the first place not every Japanese worker has the guarantee of a lifetime job. The lifetime employment system includes only “regular employees.” Many employees do not fall into this category, including all women. All businesses have many part time and temporary employees. These workers are hired and laid off during the course of the business cycle just as employees in the United States are. These “irregular workers” make up about 10 percent of the nonagricultural work force. Additionally, Japanese firms maintain some flexibility through the extensive use of subcontractors. This practice is much more common in Japan than in the United States.The use of both subcontractors and temporary workers has increased markedly in Japan since the 1974-1975 recession. All this leads some people to argue that the Japanese system really is not all that different from the American system. During recessions Japanese corporations lay off temporary workers and give less business to subcontractors. In the United States, corporations lay off those workers with the least working experience. The difference then is probably less than the term “lifetime employment” suggests, but there still is a difference. And this difference cannot be understood without looking at the values of Japanese society. The relationship between employer and employee cannot be explained in purely contractual terms. Firms hold on to the employees and that employees stay with one firm. There are also practical reasons for not jumping from job to job. Most retirement benefits come from the employer. Changing jobs means losing these benefits. Also, teamwork is an essential part of Japanese production. Moving to a new firm means adapting to a different team and at least temporarily, lower productivity and lower pay.8. According to the passage, a woman in Japan _________.A. cannot get a lifetime jobB. is impossible to get a part time jobC. will be employed for lifeD. is among the regular workers9. Which of the following is NOT the reason why Japanese workers stay with one firm?A. They don’t want to lose their retirement benefits.B. They are not adaptable people.C. Any change of jobs will make them less paid.D. They get used to the teamwork.10. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.A. those who want to change jobs frequently in Japan should think twiceB. those who are first laid off by American corporations are temporary workersC. the use of subcontractors makes Japanese firms less flexibleD. the Japanese system is totally different from the American system11. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The extremely hard situation during recessions.B. The extensive use of subcontractors in Japan.C. The characteristics of corporations in the United States.D. The features of lifetime employment in Japan.DDengue is a very painful illness spread by mosquitoes. In severe cases, dengue can even be deadly. Dengue is a serious disease affecting people in around 120 countries. It can cause high fevers, headaches, and severe pain. It’s caused by a virus spread by bites from mosquitoes. Therefore, dengue is more common in warm areas. Every year, roughly 390 million people get dengue, and as many as 25,000 die from it.Now scientists seem to have found a way to protect humans from dengue by first protecting mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by a virus. Though it may seem strange to think of it this way, the mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus are also infected with it. But the virus doesn’t seem to hurt the mosquitoes.Wolbachia is a kind of bacteria commonly found in many insects. In some insects, Wolbachia can keep some viruses fromduplicatingthemselves, which is how viruses grow inside a body. Wolbachia isn’t naturally found in mosquitoes. But by infecting these mosquitoes with Wolbachia, scientists can keep the mosquitoes from catching the dengue virus. Even better, the young mosquitoes coming from the eggs of the infected mosquitoes also carry Wolbachia.Researchers working with the World Mosquito Program (WMP) ran a 27-month study in Yogyakarta,Indonesia. They split a 10-square-mile area up into 24 smaller areas. In half of the areas, the scientists did nothing. In the other half, they set out containers of eggs from mosquitoes that had Wolbachia. They did this every two weeks for just 4 to 6 months.Ten months later, 80% of the mosquitoes in the treated areas carried Wolbachia. The researchers report the number of dengue cases in the treated areas was reduced by 77% and that the number of people needing hospital care for dengue dropped by 86%.Because the results of the experiment were so good, the WHO has placed Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs in all parts of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The WHO says that within a year, their efforts will protect 2.5 million people against dengue and that their efforts will be turned into a program that can be repeated worldwide.12. What kind of disease is dengue?A. It is likely to cause death.B. It causes no pain but fevers.C. It happens less often in hot areas.D. It hurts both people and mosquitoes.13. The underlined word “duplicating” in paragraph 3 most probably means “________”.A. worsening the harm ofB. expanding the size ofC. increasing forces ofD. making copies of14. What can be inferred about the method from the figures listed in paragraph 5?A. Its wide use.B. Its effectiveness.C. Its complexity.D.Its easy operation.15. What’s the WHO’s attitude towards the method?A. Ambiguous.B. Positive.C. Tolerant.D. Skeptical.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届重庆一中高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeB“Tell her,” I whispered to my daughter as she pressed her body against mine. She folded my free arm around her 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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 DaughterCPhotographer Rebecca Douglas has always been fascinated by the night sky. Her love for stars has taken theU.K.resident on “star walking” trips toIcelandand into theArctic, where she steps out onto darkened trails to capture twinkling stars and glowing planets in her images.Hiking at night isn’t uncommon. Plenty of people hike after dark to get to campsites or watch the sunrise from a mountaintop. Star walking goes a step further by blending hiking with stargazing. Rather than heading to an observatory or setting up a telescope in your backyard,star walking takes you on a brief journey to look at the stars from different viewpoints.Whether you’re in the mountainside or by the lake with stars reflecting on the water, star walking is often much more dynamic than traditional stargazing.What’s more, star walking is good for you. There are plenty of studies that show the health benefits of being in nature. Spending at least two hours a week outdoors, particularly while engaging in what involves “effortless attention”, can decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and stress levels.So how does an aspiring star walker get started? It doesn’t take much more than a sturdy pair of boots.While telescopes and binoculars obviously have their uses, people are encouraged to start with naked-eye stargazing. Using only the eyes allows one to get lost in the infinite expanse of space and lets the mind go.It is advised that one read up on the night sky before heading out. Free mobile apps, such as Star Walk 2, can help identify celestial bodies（天体）and are easy to use—simply point your phone at the sky to reveal a map. Websites like Sky & Telescope and NASA’s Space Place cover the basics, have in-depth explanations on stars, andoffer advice on equipment. Space Place posts monthly skywatching updates, so you can plan outings around events such as meteor showers.In the United States, national parks are great options for inexperienced night hikers. Many offer guided outings that explain the importance of protecting night skies. Those with a good number of walks under their belt may want to try GlacierNational Park in Montana.If national parks and other dark-sky designated areas are out of range, check local astronomy clubs and observatories for guided sessions. Sites like the International Astronomical Union are useful for finding resources by area.At the end of the day, the best advice is to take it slow and enjoy the journey.“With all of the chaos（混乱）that’s happening around us, the one constant has been the night sky,” explains Douglas, who hasbeen exploring popular places nearby, long after the crowds have gone home for the day. “Walking is quite a mindful way of looking up and being reminded that, although everything feels so different, some things are still the same.”8. According to the passage, star walking refers to ________.A. going to an observatoryB. looking at stars in mountainsC. combining hiking and stargazingD. setting up a telescope in the backyard9. One of the reasons why people go on a star walking is that _______.A. it’s easier to identify celestial bodiesB. it is good for physical and mental healthC. they can enjoy the journey without crowdsD. they can raise awareness of protecting night skies10. According to the passage, a star walking beginner is advised to _______.A. prepare a pair of strong bootsB. start by observing with telescopesC. join an astronomy club or an observatoryD. find guided outings with the help of mobile apps11. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. excite people’s interest in star walkingB. recommend some places for star walkingC. explain the health benefits of star walkingD. introduce the preparations for star walkingDSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”12. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.13. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.14. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.15. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.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年重庆市第一中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWelcome to join our Summer Youth Language Program to improve English language skills, make new friends worldwide. and have a good time here! The program capacity is limited, so if you are interested, you should register as soon as possible.Dates andCostsAll programs require a $ 100 nonrefundable deposit (不退还的押金)to reserve a spot in the program.June 15—July 16 5-week program：( $ 1920)July 20—August 20 5-week program：( $ 1920)June 15—August 20 10-week program：( $ 3620)You can also study with us for shorter periods. 4-week programs cost $ 1580 tuition and 3-week programs cost $ 1240.DiscountsThere is a 10% discount for each additional family member!Appropriate AgesRecommended Ages：14 and olderRestrictions：Students who are younger than 16 must have a parent or guardian with them.Program ScheduleIn the morning, you will join the all-aged Intensive English classes from 9：00 am to 2：00 pm, Monday to Thursday, where they can meet other students from worldwide. In the afternoonfrom 2 to 3 pm, we will have fun after-school activities, like soccer in the Park, visit toScienceMuseumand story writing competition.Items Students Should BringClothes：Shirts, a jacket, long pants ,a swimsuit and comfortable shoes, etc.Other personal items：Camera phone? plug adapter, photos of friends/family.Study materials：Notebooks, pens, and pencils.Airport Safe Items：Don't bring foods and snacks, or they'll be charged before you board the airport.1. How much will be charged if you and your brother join in a 3-week program?A. $ 1920,B. $ 2356.C. $3002.D. $ 3620.2. What will participants do at 2：30 pm on Monday?municate with foreign students.B. Attend intensive English classes.C. Join in some interesting activities.D. Talk with their parents on the phone.3. Why should students avoid bringing foods and snacks?A. To save space for their luggage.B. To protect the environment.C. To avoid any unwanted fees.D. To follow the rules of the airport.BCuckoos don’t bother building their own nests—they just lay eggs that perfectly imitate those of other birds and take over their nests. But other birds are wishing up, evolving some seriously impressive tricks to spot the cuckoo eggs.Cuckoos are often know asparasites, meaning that they hide their eggs in the nest of other species. To avoid detection, the cuckoos have evolved so that eggs seem reproduction of those of their preferred targets. If the host bird doesn’t notice the strange egg in its nest, the little cuckoo will actually take the entire nest for itself after it comes out, taking the other eggs on its back and dropping them out of the nest.To avoid this unpleasant fate for their young, the other birds have evolved a few smart ways to spot the fakes, which we’re only now beginning to fully understand. One of the most amazing finds is that birds have an extra colour-sensitive cell in their eyes, which makes them far more sensitive to ultraviolet wavelengths and allows them to see a far greater range of colours than humans can. This allows cautious birds to detect a fake egg which might be exactly the same to our eyes.Fascinatingly, we’re actually able to observe different bird species at very different points in their evolutionary war with the cuckoos. For instance, some cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of the redstarts. The blue eggs these cuckoos lay are practically alike to those of the redstarts, and yet they are still sometimes rejected. Compare that with cuckoos who target dunnocks. While those birds lay perfectly blue eggs, their cuckoo invaders just lay white eggs with brown irregular shaped spots. And yet dunnocks barely ever seem to notice the obvious trick.Biologists suspect these more easily fooled species like the dunnocks are on the same evolutionary path as the redstarts, but they have a long way to go until they evolve the same levels of suspicion. What’s remarkable is that the dunnocks fakes are so bad and the redstart ones so good, and yet cuckoos are still more successful with the former than the latter.It speaks to just how thoroughly a species’ behavior can be changed by the pressures of natural selection, or it might just be a bit of strategic cooperation on the part of the dunnocks. Biologists have suggested that these birds are willing to tolerate a parasite every so often because they don’t want to risk accidentally getting rid of one of their own eggs.4. This passage can be most likely found in a ________.A. science surveyB. nature magazineC. zoo advertisementD. travel journal5. What does the underlined word “parasite” in paragraph 2 most probably refer to?A. Animals that work together to raise young.B Small harmful animals such as worms or mice.C. Animals that can adapt to changing environments.D. Animals which live on or inside other host animals.6. Which of the following is TRUE about the dunnock according to the passage?A. It is colour-blind and therefore cannot identify foreign eggs in the nest.B. It can easily remove cuckoo eggs from the nest because fakes are so bad.C. It is a host bird that is more likely to raise a cuckoo chick than the redstart.D. It is unable to evolve and hence accepts cuckoo eggs that appear in the nest.7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Dunnocks may eventually learn to recognise foreign eggs.B. Redstarts seem to be less suspicious compared to dunnocks.C. Cuckoo birds are good at taking responsibility for their own young.D. It is very easy for cuckoos to imitate the colouring of the dunnock’s egg.CWe use what is known as inner speech, where we talk to ourselves, to evaluate situations and make decisions. Now, a robot has been trained to speak aloud its inner decision-making process, giving us a view of how it responds to contradictory demands.Arianna Pipitone and Antonio Chella at the University of Palermo, Italy, programmed a humanoid robot named Pepper, with software that models human cognitive(认知的)processes, which allowed Pepper to retrieve (检索)relevant information from its memory and find the correct way to act based on human commands, as well as a text — to — speech processor. It allowed Pepper to voice its decision-making process while completing a task,"With inner speech, we can better understand what the robot wants to do and what its plan is," says Chella.The researchers asked Pepper to set a dinner table according to etiquette (礼仪)rules they had programmed into the robot. Inner speech was either enabled or disabled to see how it affected Pepper's ability to do what was instructed.When instructed to place a napkin on a fork with its inner speech enabled, Pepper asked itself what the etiquette required and concluded that this request went against the rules it had been given. It then asked the researchers if putting the napkin on the fork was the correct action. When told it was, Pepper said, "OK, I prefer to follow your desire," and explained how it was going to place the napkin on the fork.When asked to do the same task with inner speech disabled, Pepper knew this contradicted etiquette rules, so it didn't perform the task or explain why.With the potential for robots to become more common in the future, this type of programming could help the public understand their abilities and limitations, says Sarah Sebo at theUniversityofChicago. "It maintains people's trust and enables cooperation and interactions between humans and robots," she says. However, this experiment only used a single human participant, says Sebo. "It's unclear how their approach would compare across a wide range of human participants," she says.8. Why does the author mention how people make decisions in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To make comparisons.C. To provide an example.D. To support his argument.9. How did Pepper react to the contradictory instruction with its inner speech enabled?A. It failed to complete the task.B. It followed the etiquette rules.C. It made a random decision.D. It communicated with the researchers.10. What did Sarah Sebo think of the research?A. It was creative but worthless.B. It was a good try but the result was a failure.C. It was inspiring but needed further evidence.D. It was carefully designed but poorly performed.11. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Robot Taught To Be PoliteB. Robot Can Explain Its DecisionC. Robot Making Decisions: No Longer A DreamD. Robot-Human Communication: No Longer A ProblemD“Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” William Wordsworth wrote. In the above quote, William suggests that the process of gardening mirrors human life. Depending on what we “plant” in our lives, we bloom (生长茂盛) or don’t. Before you start to work in your garden, it’s necessary to have a vision for it. Thinking of what youwant to grow in your garden and how to lay it out is a good first step in making your vision a fruitful reality. In life, you should consider what you want to create and what you want to achieve, because your mind-garden is like the white paper and the possibilities are endless. Regardless of what you choose to plant, poor soil isn’t suitable for growth. This is why gardeners take the time and energy to upgrade the soil before planting. So, creating the right soil is important to the realization of your goals and dreams. Fortunately, there are countless ways to make your personal bedrock better. Getting an education is one of the most effective ways, which can help you enrich your life’s soil.You don’t have to be an enthusiastic gardener to understand the meaning of “You reap(收获) what you sow.” When a gardener wants tomatoes, they just need to plant tomato seeds. It’s a very clear act that produces an expected result. Each of us has the power to decide which “life seeds” to plant. For example, if you plant ill seeds, it's likely that you’ll experience pain in return. Contrarily, if you plant seeds of kindness and understanding, your life will bloom with happiness and love.A gardener’s trulyarduouswork begins after the seeds are in the ground because a garden requires a lot of care and attention. Regular watering and weeding are required for a healthy garden. So, to ensure your dreams take root, you should be devoted, aware, and present. After countless hours and energy spent, the crops have grown well and are finally ready to be harvested.12. What is important before gardeners break ground in their gardens?A. Receiving some training in planting.B. Drawing up a good plan for their gardens.C. Having the courage to accept the worst outcome.D. Doing research on the common local garden plants.13. What is compared to getting education by the author?A. Improving the condition of the soil.B. Growing your most favorable plants.C. Taking care of the plants in your garden.D. Selecting proper goals in gardening work.14. What does the author want to express in Paragraph 3?A. Your quality of life depends on your positive action.B. Your experience can help you understand plants better.C. Your choice of soil is an important part in your gardening.D. Your knowledge of planting will make you a successful gardener.15. What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. BeneficialB. CreativeC. Boring.D. Tough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。

西北狼联盟高2020级一诊模拟联考英语试题考试说明： 1.考试时间：120分钟2.试题总分：150分3.试卷页数：共12页第Ⅰ卷(共三部分)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 ,满分7.5 分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where does the woman want to put the sofa?A. Under a picture.B. By the window.C. Next to the piano.2. How often should the woman take her pills?A. Once per day.B. Twice per day.C. Three times per day.3. Who are wearing the blue in the movie?A. The English.B. The Italians.C. The Americans.4. What’s the relationship between the speakers?A. Aunt and nephew.B. Mother and son.C. Cousins.5. What are the speakers doing?A. Ordering food.B. Eating food.C. Making food.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What season is it now?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.7. What style will the man do with t he woman’s hair?A. Make it messy.B. Keep it long.C. Color it yellow.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2019-2020学年重庆一中高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AContact CCA's Special Programs to learn more about our wide range of credit and noncredit opportunities for academic and personal development.Summer ProgramAn exceptional 4-week program for students currently completing their study of high school.Earn 3 college credits!Our setting is CCA's Oakland campus, where studio-focused, college-level courses help you push beyond concepts to portfolio(作品集)－ready pieces. On-campus Housing & Scholarships available!Summer CoursesCCA offers about 35 for-creditdegree courses each summer, scheduled on theSan FranciscoandOaklandcampuses.Undergraduate and graduate students can work with a visiting artist, develop skills and stay on track for graduation by earning credits...all while still allowing time to visit family, work, travel, etc.For information about summer housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at 510594722 or housing@ ca. edu.Summer StartSummer Start is a six-week program designed specifically for international undergraduate and graduate students. This is a for-credit program; students receive six credits towards their degree. During the program, you must live on CCA'sSan Franciscocampus.Tuition includes six units of discounted graduate college credit, which will include books, field trip expenses and one-on-one tutoring. Housing fees include six weeks at CCA's San Francisco Panoramic Residence.Company-Customized ProgramsCCA's Office of Special Programs can design customized workshops to develop and strengthen employee skills within your company. Customized programs have included:An Ideation Sketching class, for the design team of a national clothing retailer, scheduled Friday afternoons onSan Franciscocampus.Software-specific workshops, for designers from a national paper products and gifts retailer, scheduled in a two-day workshop format during the week on ourOaklandcampus.1.Who would most potentially apply for Summer Program?A.Employees in companies.B.International undergraduate and graduate students.C.High school graduates.D.Undergraduate and graduate students.2.What can students do if they take Summer Courses?A.Go on a field trip.B.Visit famous artists.C.Make some friends.D.Earn some credits.3.What are students required to do if they take Summer Start?A.Live on one of the campuses.B.Pay school fees in advance.C.Read as many books as possible.plete the courses on time.BMost children who have suffered from ADHD still have it as teens. During teen years, especially as the hormonal changes of teenagers are going on and the demands of school and extra-curricular activities are increasing, ADHD may get worse.Because of problems with getting unfocused and poor concentration, many teens with ADHD have problems in school. Grades may fall, especially if the teen is not getting ADHD treatment. It’s not uncommon for teens with ADHD to forget their homework, lose textbooks, and become bored with their daily class work. Teens may become inattentive or extremely attentive, not waiting for their turn before blurting out answers. They may cut in on their teacher and classmates. Teens with ADHD may also befidgetyand find it hard to sit still in class.Often, teens with ADHD are so busy focusing on other things that they forget about the task at hand. This can be seen especially with homework and athletic skills and in relationships with their schoolmates. This lack of attention to what they’re doing often leads to bad grades on tests and being passed over for sports teams, after-school activities, and learning teams. Kids with ADHD can be targets for bullying, too. But, not all childrenwith ADHD have trouble getting along with others. If your child does, you can take measures to help improve their social skills and relationships.ADHD affects all parts of a teenager’s life. As a parent you should discover your teen’s troubles as early as possible. The earlier your child’s troubles are discovered, the more successful the following steps can be.4. What does the author plan to do in paragraph 1?A. To list the types of ADHD.B. To introduce the main topic.C. To show the author’s opinion.D. To explain the causes of ADHD.5. What does the underlined word “fidgety” probably mean in paragraph 2?A. Clever.B. Noisy.C. Restless.D. Lazy.6. What is the text mainly about?A. Ways to deal with ADHD.B. Effects of ADHD on teens.C. Teens’ school performances.D. Demands of school work.7. What may the following paragraph talk about?A. How parents can help a teen with ADHD.B. The importance of healthy peer relationships.C. How many children are suffering from ADHD. D. Different opinions about treating ADHD in teens.CScientists have long sought to prevent sharp memories from dulling with age, but the problem remains unsettled. Now research published in Scientific Reports suggests virtual reality might help older people recall facts and events based on specific details.The study involved 42 healthy older adults from the San Francisco Bay Area. Half spent a dozen hours over four weeks playing a virtual-reality game called Labyrinth; they wore headsets and walked in place, walking virtual neighborhoods while completing small tasks. The other half, in the control group, used electronic tablets to play games that did not require recalling details. After 15 sessions (期), the latter performed roughly the same as before on a long-term memory test. But the Labyrinth players gain an improvement in memory through the VR game. A scientist Peter Wais of the University of California said the improvements brought them up to the level of another group of younger adults taking the same memory tests.Meredith Thompson, an education researcher, studies learning through VR games but was not involved in the new study. It would be great to actually follow people over time and see what this type of game does for long-term memory. She says, adding VR can provide greater involvement than other games. Wais's team is nowinvestigating how long the observed effects last and which elements of the training have the most impact.A cognitive (认知)psychologist, Daniel Simons, who was also not involved in the study, notes experiments with other games that claim to train the brain have often failed to evaluate this. And it remains unclear how test performance in a laboratorysetting might translate to real-world situations. The outcome, Simons notes, “needs to be repeated, ideally with a much larger group, before it’s treated as a strong finding.”For now, Wais says, the team hopes its studies with similar-sized groups will help draw funding to test the game in a larger pool of participants.8. What is the passage mainly about?A. People's memory gradually fails as they age.B. People of different ages should play VR games.C. Virtual reality changes people's memory.D. Virtual reality improves older adults' memory.9. What is Meredith Thompson's attitude toward the research?A. satisfied.B. enthusiastic.C. cautious.D. concerned.10. According to the scientists, the research needs to be improved due to ________.A. the lack of financial support.B. the limited pool of participants.C. the unsatisfying test performance.D. the impractical application in real world.11. Where may the passage come from?A. A novel.B. A review.C. A magazine.D. A guidebook.DSelf-esteem is an abstract concept, which refers to people’s beliefs about their own worth and value. American psychologist Abraham Maslow thought self-esteem was a basic human need and included self-esteem in his hierarchy of human needs. He described two different forms of “esteem”: the need for respect from others in the form of recognition, success, and admiration, and the need for self-respect in the form of self-love, self-confidence, and skill. Respect from others was believed to be more fragile and easily lost than inner self-esteem. According to Maslow, without the fulfillment of the self-esteem need, individuals will be driven to seek it and unable to grow and obtain self-realization.Basically, high self-esteem is achieved through a series of real accomplishments, which is good for people.However, the excessive high self-esteem, based more on a sense of entitlement than on any accomplishment, is considered to be less psychologically healthy. And just as self-esteem can be too high, it can also be “under-inflated”. Those having poor self-esteem do have a basis for feeling good about themselves but they may not recognize their accomplishments and actions as meaningful.To appreciate what it would be like to have high self-esteem, one can consider how they may feel about things in their lives that they value. For instance, some people really like cars. They take good care of their cars. They may even decorate the car and then show it off to other people with pride. Similarly, people with high self-esteem love, care for and feel proud of themselves. Take children for example. When they have high self-esteem, they believe they are valuable and important. They enjoy different activities and can handle criticism easily without taking it personally.People need to develop positive self-esteem. This can convince them they deserve happiness. Besides, the development of positive self-esteem increases the capacity to treat other people with respect, thus favoring a variety of interpersonal relationships and avoiding destructive ones.12. What can we infer from Abraham Maslow’s theory about self-esteem?A. Self-esteem ensures us a successful life.B. Self-esteem is essential to self-realization.C. Self-esteem means little to psychological health.D. Others’ respect is more important than self-respect.13. What does the underlined word “under-inflated” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Adequate.B. Insufficient.C. Moderate.D. Lifelong.14. How does the author explain the feelings of having high self-esteem?A. By giving examples.B. By analyzing causes.C. By providing figures.D. By making contrasts.15. Which of the following does the author support?A. Self-esteem ultimately leads to happiness.B. Self-esteem earns you respect from others.C. Positive self-esteem benefits people’s social lives.D. Positive self-esteem helps people out of difficulties.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。