2020-2021学年长沙市长郡中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

2020-2021学年长沙市长郡中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

Theatre reflects the values of the civilization out of which it grows. The following are the types of theatre

performances an ancient Roman might have witnessed then.

Fescennine Verse

Fescennine Verse was a pioneer of Roman comedy. Ironic and improvisational（即兴的）, it was used mainly at

festivals or weddings, and as invective. With early native Italian funny dialogues in Latin verse, it was thought to

have combined with a tradition of performances by masked dancers and musicians from Etruria.

Fabula Atellana

Fabula Atellana relied on common characters, masks, direct humor, and simple plots. They were performed

by actors improvising. Fabula Atellana came from the Oscan city of Atella. There were 4 main types of characters:

the braggart, the greedy blockhead, the clever hunchback and the stupid old man, like modern Punch and Judy

shows.

Fabula Togata

Named for the clothing symbolic of the Roman people Fabula Togata had various subtypes. One was the

Fabula Tabernaria, named for the tavern（酒馆）where the comedy’s preferred characters, lowlifes, might be found.

One describing more middle-class types, and continuing the Roman clothing theme, was the Fabula Trabeata.

Fabula Praetexta

Fabula Praetexta is the name for Roman tragedies on Roman themes, Roman history or current politics.

Fabula Praetexta was less popular than tragedies on Greek themes. During the Golden Age of drama in the Middle

Republic, there were four great Roman writers of tragedy, Naevius, Ennius, Pacuvius, and Accius. Of their surviving

tragedies, 90 titles remain.

All the performances above began as a translation of Greek forms, even to the extent of their being

performed in Greek costume.

1.Where might an ancient Roman witness Fescennine Verse?

A.At a party. B.At a funeral.

C.At a wedding. D.At a concert. 2.Which type of performance describes the middle-class life?

A.Fabula Atellana. B.Fabula Tabernaria.

C.Fabula Trabeata. D.Fabula Praetexta.

3.What do the listed types of performances have in common?

A.They copy Latin dramas. B.They take on Greek forms.

C.They reflect Roman themes. D.They refer to Italian stories.

B

Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising

infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the

state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars

will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that

the Olympics will go ahead in July.

Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and

remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the

third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many

people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no

measures.”

Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms

serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked

to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency

measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May

and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions

immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be

turned off.

The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000

cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are

concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.

Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not

considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the

government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue