2020年高考一模英语试题及参考答案(英语)

2020年北京市西城区高三一模英语本试卷共11页，120分。

考试时长100分钟。

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第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

AThe International Day of Families, which was started by the United Nations in 1993,___1___ (hold) on May 15 every year. The day celebrates the ___2___ (important) of families. It aims to deepen people’s understanding of issue ___3___are related to families. With a different theme each year, the day is observed with a wide range of events that are organized at local, national and international ___4___ (level).BFor thousands of years, people have been trying to predict the weather. In China during the Shang Dynasty, people ___5___ (record) weather forecasts on animal bones and tortoise shells. Centuries later, ___6___ Greece, the philosopher, Aristotle wrote his theories about how weather conditions formed. Weather forecasting advanced over time, with more and more instruments used to measure temperature, humidity and air pressure. Today, satellite data and computer technology help scientists predict the weather more ___7___ (precise).CLast year, China started testing 5G mobile networks in several cities. The Hongkou District of Shanghai was the first to operate a 5G network. To test the network, Wu Qing, vice mayor of Shanghai, made a phone call ___8___ (use) a Huawei MateX, Huawei’s first 5G smartphone. According to The Telegraph, “5G is the innovation that ___9___ (shape) all our lives for years to come.” It is ___10___ (fast) and more stable than 4G, the previous generation of cellular ( 蜂窝状的) network technology.第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020年上海市宝山中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBLast summer, I spent four months working in France, where the company I was working for put me up in a house that didn’t have Wi-Fi. I wasn’t looking forward to it.I soon discovered, however, that living in a house without Wi-Fi was easier than I expected.Contact between my friends and family was significantly reduced to the odd text message here and there. I couldn’t enjoy my usual web browsing on BBC iPlayer, social media sites, keeping up to date with the news, or even wanting to know the opening hours of shops in the new area I was in.I didn’t, however, spend a full four months without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. It was only a five minute walk to the reception where I could connect for free and spend as much time online as I wanted to at my own leisure. It made me think , though , how unnecessary it can be , how unnecessarily we rely on it—how we perhaps rely on it too much. As a person, I was more sociable. I spent more time with my housemates instead of hiding behind a computer screen. I did other things that I wouldn’t necessarily have done if I could have browsed the web at my leisure. I read more, I cooked meals for my friends, and I even tidied up more often. Dare I say it; I learned how to live without Wi-Fi. Dare I say it; I found it was easier than I had imagined.4. What was the writer’s first feeling when finding her house had no Wi-Fi?A. Unexpected.B. Angry.C. Shocked.D. Depressed.5. How did the writer keep in touch with her friends and family without Wi-Fi?A. By writing regularly.B. By text message.C. By video calls.D. By telegram.6. What was the writer’s life like without Wi-Fi?A. Dull.B. Lonely.C. Active.D. Relaxing.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A life without Wi-FiB. Different views on the InternetC. The disadvantages of Wi-FiD. How to use the InternetCHumans are the only creature that gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. Our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates, environments and landscapes.Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act can provide a number of healthimplications, which help people live longer. In fact, a walking routine, if done properly, might be the only exercise people need.How much walking should one aim for? You’ve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day. That’s about 5 miles. But contrary to popular belief, this recommendation doesn’t come from science. Instead, itis from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer (计步器) in Japan. Perhaps because it’s a round number and easy to remember, it stuck.Since the 1960s, researchers have studied the 10,000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results. Although 10,000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal, it’s not fit for all.For instance, a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior women found that those who got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women. The study also noted that these benefits continued up to 7,500 steps. This 7,500 mark isn’t surprising: It’s similar to common public health recommendations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate (适度的) physical activity a week for adults.8. What does the underlined word “implications” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. BenefitsB. Problems.C. Habits.D. Manners.9. Where does the 10,000-steps-a-day standard come from?A. A Harvard University study.B. Science research on health.C. A pedometer advertisement.D. Public health recommendation.10. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. 7,500-steps-a-day standard is the best choice for all.B. More than 16,000 old people were involved in the study.C. Those who walk at least 4,400 steps a day won’t die early.D. 150-minute moderate exercise a week for adults is advised.11. What does the author mainly want to tell readers?A. The more you walk a day, the healthier you will be.B. We can benefit from continuous and proper walking.C. Walking upright helps humankind to explore the world.D. Advertisements can always tell us some scientific suggestions .DCoke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886, making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries. This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.. Coca Cola is an excellent rust buster (除锈剂). If you have a bunch of small rusty objects, put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning. Coke helps to break down the rust, making cleaning much easier. Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.. Like the previous item, the citric acid (柠檬酸) in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner. This is especially useful for car windows. Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window, then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink. As coke is fullof sugar, you should clean the sticky matter off the window glasses, or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.. For those of you who live in areas where skunk (臭鼬) smells can be an issue from time to time, one can of coke added to water with detergent (清洁剂) really helps to break the smell down. If you have been sprayed, stand in the shower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke — wait for a few minutes, then wash yourself with a shower. Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!. Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom. The black is almost impossible to remove; this is caused byover-cooking. To remove the black and renew your pot, pour in a can of coke (or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch) and put it on the stove on a low heat. After an hour or so, wash the pot as normal.12. What does the underlined word “scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Start.B. Cleaning.C. Shake.D. Example.13. What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A. Use a dry cloth.B. Rub the window lightly.C. Don’t pour too much coke.D. Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.14. For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A. To get rid of the black on the pot.B. To breakdown the rust,C. To remove smells.D. To clean windows.15. What type of writing is this text?A. An advertisement.B. A review.C. A news report.D. A practical guide.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年上海中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWashingtonDCBusToursDC Highlights TourThis is their base tour. It begins at 10 am daily and lasts for 5 hours. This part-bus, part-walking tour includes guided stops in theUS. All of their tours include a driver as well as a tour guide, and yourtour guide will get off the bus and give you walking tours of each stop, while your bus and driver wait for you. Capitol Building, the White House, Washington Monument as well as the Lincoln and MLK Memorials and the Vietnam War and Korean War Veterans Memorials.$54—Adult I $44—Child (3—12)Discover DC TourIf you want pretty much to explore every famous monument and landmark in DC and take a 1 -hour cruise on thePotomac River, then consider the Discover DC Tour. This 6-hour tour will take you to all locations (景点) listed on their DC Highlights Tour as well as the World WarⅡMemorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.TIP: If you are planning on visiting NYC, you will get 30% off the Discover NYC Tour (normally $100) if you buy it at the same time as your Discover DC Tour.$74—Adult I $54—Child (3—12)VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity TourThis 8-hour tour is actually the Discover DC Tour above with a VIP add-on at the beginning and the end. You * 11 meet your guide early for reserved (预留)tickets to tour inside the US Capitol Building. The 45 -minute tour and film have reserved tickets so you don't have to worry about it being sold out. After your day of sightseeing, you 'll be dropped off at the National Archives, again with reserved time tickets so you don't have to worry about waiting in line.$125 for Adults and ChildrenSkyview Changeable Bus TourOn this changeable mini bus, you get to experience a guided tour with panoramic views (全景)without theglare of a window in the photos! A guided bus tour takes you not only through all locations listed on the DC Highlights Tour, but also Old Town Alexandria andNationalHarbor.$69—Adult I $59—Child (3—12)Time: 9 am—4 pm1. What's special about the DC Highlights Tour?A. It uses mini buses.B. It has the fewest locations.C. It has the most tour guides.D. It provides reserved tickets.2. How much should a man pay if he buys the Discover DC Tour and the Discover NYC Tour at the same time?A. $128.B. $174.C. $104.D. $144.3. Which tour lasts the longest?A. DC Highlights Tour.B. Discover DC Tour.C. VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity Tour.D. Skyview Changeable Bus Tour.BTen years ago, I set out to examine luck. I wanted to know why some people were always in the right place at the right time, while others consistently experienced ill fortune. I placed advertisements in national newspapers asking for people who felt consistently lucky or unlucky. Hundreds of extraordinary men and women volunteered for my research. Over the years I have interviewed them, monitored their lives and had them take part in various experiments.In one of the experiments, I gave both lucky and unlucky people a newspaper, asking them to look through it and tell me how many photographs were inside. I had secretly placed a large message halfway through the newspaper, saying, “Tell the experimenter you have seen this and you will win $50.” This message took up half of the page and was written in type that was more than two inches high. It was staring everyone in the face, but the unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people tended to spot it.Unlucky people are generally more nervous than lucky people, and this anxiety affects their ability to notice the unexpected. As a result, they miss opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else. They go to gatherings concentrating on finding their perfect partners and miss opportunities to make good friends. They look through newspapers determined to find certain types of job advertisements and miss other types of jobs.Lucky people are more relaxed and open, and therefore see what is there rather than just what they are looking for. My research eventually showed that lucky people are skilled at noticing opportunities, make luckydecisions by listening to their intuition (直觉), are open to new experiences, and adopt a never-say-die attitude that transforms bad luck into good luck.4. What’s the purpose of the author’s research?A. To discover what luck means to people.B. To find lucky people and unlucky people.C. To distinguish between good luck and bad luck.D. To figure out why people are always lucky or unlucky.5. Why did the unlucky people miss the message in the experiment?A. There was too much information to be read in detail.B. They were too focused on looking for photographs.C. It took too much time to go through newspapers.D. The words were too small to be noticed.6. What leads to lucky people’s good fortune?A. Their ability to spot opportunities.B. Their ability to become relaxed.C. Their ability to communicate.D. Their ability to make friends.7. What’s the key message of the last paragraph?A. What lucky people are looking for.B. How lucky people generate good luck.C. What lucky people can do with opportunities.D How lucky people transform bad luck into good luck.CIf you ever find yourself trapped in the wilderness without food, you'llhave to figure out how to feed yourself. Many plants in the wild areedible, but many are also poisonous. So it is necessary to learn how to determine whether the plants you find can be eaten safely.Avoid using this method without careful planning. Some plants can be deadly, and even if you follow these guidelines perfectly, there is always a chance that a plant will make you seriously ill. Prepare yourself for wilderness outings by learning about the local plants, and carry a guidebook to help you identify plants. Even if you are unprepared and cannot find food you know to be safe, remember that, depending on your activity level, the human body can go for days without food, and you’re better off being hungry than being poisoned.Testing the plant in your mouth is dangerous, so go forward very slowly and carefully. First, hold a smallportion of the prepared plant part against your lip for 3 minutes. Do not put the plant in your mouth. If you notice any burning, tingling (刺痛), or other reactions, discontinue testing. Second, place another small portion of the plant part on your tongue. Hold the plant on your tongue without chewing for 15 minutes. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Third, chew the plant and holdit in your mouth for 15 minutes. Chew the plant well, and do not swallow. Discontinue testing if you notice any reaction. Fourth, swallow the small portion of the plant. Wait 8 hours. Do not eat or drink anything during this period except purified water. If you feel sick, immediately throw up what you eat and drink plenty of water. If activated charcoal (活性炭) is available, take that with the water.8. What’s the meaning of the underlined world “edible” in paragraph 1?A. Suitable for using as food.B. Widely spread.C. Existing in large quantities.D. Not widely known.9. What can we know from paragraph 2?A. Planning is unnecessary when using the method.B. Not all plants in the wild can serve as food generally.C. Suffering hunger can be more dangerous than testing plants.D. Following the method perfectly can ensure safety.10. Which is the correct order of testing plants in the mouth?① wait and see ② chew it in the mouth③ put it on the tongue④ put it against lips ⑤ swallow itA. ③④②①⑤B. ④③②①⑤C. ③④②⑤①D.④③②⑤①11. Where might the passage come from?A. A student’s diary.B. A science report.C. A guide book for camping.D. A doctor’ s notebook.DI was at the hardware store the other day and overheard a woman tell Ed., the manager, that fall was her favorite time of year. Ed., because he liked to keep his customers happy, agreed that fall was a wonderful season, but I could tell he was lying.I was going through my mind recently, trying to find sweet memories of fall. I failed. I met my wife in the summer and married her two summers later. My sons were born in the winter and summer, my granddaughter inthe winter. I’ve been fried twice in my life, both in fall. One October, a truck carrying tofu ran a red light and hit me, destroying my favorite car, combining the three things I most hate - trucks, tofu and October.I'm not saying fall is without its attractions. The leavesare beautiful. But fall's vacillation (立场摇摆)is troubling, its effort (努力)to please everyone, its continuous search for the middle ground to be all things to all people. Say what you will about summer and winter, at least they have the courage to keep their opinions strong, even if they kill us with extreme heat or cold.I recently read a story of a man coming out of a three-month coma (昏迷). It started in early fall and ended just as winter came. I hope if I were ever in a coma I would be just as lucky as the man.Upon my awakening, one of my families who stood around my bed would ask. "Don't you remember anything from the past three months?""Not the first thing," I would happily report.If I ever have enough money. I'm going to buy a second home inAustralia, so that when fall starts here, I can move there for three months, just when spring is starting.12. What did Ed think of the customers words according to the author?A. Ed understood them and supported the customer completely.B. Ed might hold a different opinion on the topic.C. Ed believed the customer wasn't telling the truth.D. Ed thought they stood for most peoples' opinion.13. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A.The author has a big and loving family.B. The author is having a hard time at work.C. It is important to follow the rules of the road.D. Nothing good has happened to the author in fall.14. Why does the author say the man in Paragraph 4 was lucky?A. Because he slept fall away.B. Because he ho sweet memories of fall.C. Because hedreamed of fill many times.D. Because he was met by his family when waking up.15. Which of the following does the author most want to do?A. Drivetracks.B. Eat tofu dishes.C. Watch leaves falling in fall.D. Move toAustraliain October.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年上海市静安区高考一模英语试题一、用单词的适当形式完成短文1.How Do Avalanches（雪崩）HappenIf you're ever skiing in the mountains，you'll have to be aware of avalanches． An avalanche is a sudden flow of snow down a slope，such as a mountain．The amount of snow in an avalanche varies based on many things，but it can be such a huge amount （1）________ itcan bury the bottom of a slope in dozens of feet of snow．Avalanches（2）________ be caused by natural things．For example，new snow or rain can cause built﹣up snow to loosen and fall down the side of a mountain． Artificial triggers（诱发因素）can also cause avalanches．For example，snowmobiles， skiers，and explosives （3）________（know）to lead to avalanches．Avalanches usually occur during the winter and spring，（4）________snowfall is greatest．As they are dangerous to any living beings in their path，avalanches have destroyed forests，roads，railroads and even entire towns．Warning signs exist that allow experts to predict﹣﹣and often prevent﹣﹣avalanches from occurring．When over a footof fresh snow falls，experts know to be on the lookout for avalanches．Explosives can be used in places（5）________ massive snow buildups to trigger much smaller avalanches that don't pose （6）________ danger to persons or property．When deadly avalanches do occur，the moving snow can quickly reach over 80 miles per hour．Skiers caught in such avalanches can be buried under dozens of feet of snow．（7）________it's possible to dig out of such avalanches，not all are able to escape．If you get tossed about by an avalanche and find yourself（8）________（bury） under many feet of snow，you might not have a true sense of which way is up and which way is down．Some avalanche victims have tried to dig their way out，only to find that they were upside down and digging themselves farther under the snow （9）________ than to the top! Experts suggest that people caught in an avalanche （10）________（try）to dig around youto create a space for air，so you can breathe more easily．Then，do your best to figure out which way is up and dig in that direction to reach the surface and signal rescuers．二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文2.Founding Father of China's Nuclear ProgramUnder the terms of the Nuclear Non﹣Proliferation Tready（不扩散核武器条约）， only five countries are considered to be "nuclear ﹣ weapon states．" China is one of them． This military achievement would have been（1）_______without the contribution of Deng Jiaxian，a leading organizer of China's nuclear weapon programs．Deng went to the United States in 1948 for further study， and received a doctorate inphysics two years later． Just nine days after graduation， the then 26﹣year﹣old returned to the newly ﹣ founded People's Republic of China with（2）_______ physics knowledge． He became a research fellow under the leadership of Qian Sanqiang and started his theoretical nuclear research in cooperation with Yu Min．From 1958 on， Deng spent over 20 years working （3）_______ with a team of young scientists on the development of China's first atomic and hydrogen bombs． Originally，they were prepared to receive training by experts from the Soviet Union． Soon after，however， the Soviet government tore up its （4）_______ with China and removed all its experts． Deng had to lead the team of 28 members with an average age of 23 on a mission to （5）_______ the mysterious power of atomic physics．There was ridicule（嘲笑）following the （6）_______ of the Soviet experts that China wouldn't be able to build an atomic bomb within 20 years． Deng said to his colleagues， "It is in the interest of the Chinese people to develop nuclear weapons． We must be willing to be unknown heroes for our lifetime． It is worth the risk of suffering， and it is worth our （7）_______ to this cause．"As the leader of China's atomic bomb design， Deng gave lessons himself and organized a team to translate and study the （8）_______ foreign language materials． In the meantime，he never stopped thinking about the direction of atomic bomb development．Following the successful test of the first atomic bomb in 1964， Deng joined the research group led by Yu Min． They immediately started the design of the hydrogen bomb， which was （9）_______ in 1967． From the first atomic bomb to the first hydrogen bomb， China spent only two years and eight months on development．Deng passed away in 1986 because of cancer． In the last month of his life， the 28﹣year secret experience of this great scientist was （10）_______ ， and his reputation began to spread throughout China． In 1999， along with 22 other scientists， he was awarded the special prize of "Two Bombs， One Satellite Meritorious Medal" for his contribution to Chinese military science．三、完形填空3. In the Fake News Era, Building Trust with Consumers Is CrucialWith consumers growing increasingly frustrated with online advertising and privacy concerns, how to you convince shoppers to buy your narrative（叙述）, let alone your product?A recent report by Trust-Radius, a software review company that connects buyers and vendors（供应商）, may be able to shed some light. Among other interesting findings, it turns out that it may actually benefit brands to be painfully _____ about their products.Consumer awareness of influencer marketing tactics（策略）is increasing. _____ according to the report, most consumers trust online peer _____ as much as recommendations from friends -- and well above company advertising message. Feedback from everyday folks, it seems, actually carries more _____ than a brand ambassador （大使）from an out-of-reach personality.Transparency（透明度）is crucial The report found that there is a large trust _____ between vendors and buyers. While vendors believe they are transparent, most buyers don’tappear to see it. During the sales process, for example, 85 percent of vendors -- _____ to be open about their product’s lim itations during the sales process -- but only 36 percent of buyers share that same view. The reality is, consumers don’t expect any products to be _____ -- they just want to enter relationships with their eyes wide open so that they can _____ the options that are best for them. They also want brands to be more _____. 66 percent of consumers say they will leave a company if they feel they are being treated like a number and not an individual.Along with the combination of take news, advertising fraud, and data leaks, there have been fake reviews as well. Review sites have been _____ giving preferential（优惠的）treatment to paid advertisers, and consumers are increasingly discerning（有辨别力的）, as a result. _____, review sites are not our only source of peer reviews, with social media providing customer experiences on a second - to - second basis. When brands treat every_____ with a customer as a potential review, they’ll start paying more attention to detail, and being alert to delivering a valued and memorable experience every time. Taking feedback seriously also lets current customers feel valued and respected and makes your business seem more approachable. This helps secure _____, and often, these customers will become brand ambassadors to their friends, family and people they meet online.The challenge for brands today is determining how to use the _____ of the consumer to their advantage. In an age of cutting - edge technology, artificial intelligence, and self-service customer care, it’s odd to acknowl edge that the best way to build trust with your customers is by holding an open _____ with your customers. Being more human, transparent, and listening to what people are saying will see your company thrive in an era marked by consumer suspicion.（1）A nervousB honestC carefulD particular（2）A InsteadB OtherwiseC MoreoverD However（3）A reviewsB reactionsC experiencesD instructions（4）A weightB risksC warningsD burdens（5）A relationshipB influenceC gapD extension（6）A refuseB hesitateC desireD claim（7）A advancedB perfectC remarkableD unique（8）A considerB offerC selectD exercise（9）A efficientB profitableC humanD responsible（10）A associated withB mistaken byC praised asD criticized for（11）A On the contraryB In factC By contrastD In a word（12）A cooperationB complaintC interactionD appointment（13）A safetyB loyaltyC convenienceD employment（14）A moneyB choiceC habitD voice（15）A dialogueB debateC competitionD contract四、阅读选择4. As humanity has got richer, animals' roles have changed． People need their services less than before． Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine （内燃机） made horses unneeded; modern sanitation （卫生设备） kept rats in check and made cats less useful． No longer necessities, domestic animals became luxuries． Petkeeping seems to kick in when household incomes rise above roughly ﹩5, 000． It is booming．The trend is not a new one． Archaeologists （考古学家） have found 10, 000﹣year﹣old graves in which dogs and people are buried together． Some cultures ﹣ such as in Scandinavia, where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions ﹣ have kept pets for thousands of years． But these days the pet﹣keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature． The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them． No longer are they food﹣waste﹣recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters' tables． Pet﹣food shelves are full of delicacies craftedto satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that areold, diabetic or suffer from sensitive digestion; a number of Internet services offerfood, tailored to the pet's individual tastes．In the business this is called "pet humanisation"﹣the tendency of pet owners to treat theirpets as part of the family． This is evident in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex and Spot to﹣in America﹣Bella, Lucy and Max． It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing, pet grooming and pet hotels．People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious． But the evidence for that is weak． Rather, new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible "puppy﹣dog eyes" precisely to affect human emotions． It has worked． The species that once enslaved others now works very hard to pay for the care of its pets． Sentimental （多愁善感的） Americans often refer to themselves not as cat﹣owners but as the cat's "mommy" or "daddy"． South Koreans go one further, describing themselves as cat "butlers"． Watch an unlucky dog﹣walker trailing "his" hound （猎犬）, plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have towonder: who's in charge now?（1）Which of the following trends is NOT TRUE according to the passage？________A People's needs for animal services are decreasing．B Both the pet number and the pet business are growing．C Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious．D Pet foods are more various and customized than before．．（2）Which of the following is referred to as evidence of "pet humanization"？________A Human beings' ever rising urge for pet﹣keeping．B Pets' roles as both working staff and companions．C Pets' inbuilt ability to affect emotions of theirowners． D The names given to pets in American families nowadays．．（3）Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with？________A Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets．B Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets．C Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters．D Pet﹣keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world．．（4）Which of the following might be the best title of the passage？________A Who Owns WhomB The Urge for Pet﹣keepingC The Changing Roles of AnimalsD Love Me， Love My Dog．5. Depression hurts, Prozac can helpDepression isn't just feeling down． It's a real illness with real causes． Depression can be triggered by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family． Or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason．Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression． That's not true． Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin ﹣﹣ a chemical in your body． If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping． Feel unusually sad or irritable easily． Find it hard to concentrate． Lose your appetite． Lack energy． Or have trouble feeling pleasure． These are some of the symptoms that can point to depression ﹣﹣ especially if they last for more than a couple of weeks and ifnormal, everyday life feels like to much to handle．To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe（开处方）most often is Prozac． Prozac isn't a "happy pill"． It's not a tranquilizer（镇静剂）． It won't turn youinto a different person．Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, anxiety and nervousness． These tend to go away within a few weeksof starting treatment, and usually aren't serious enough to make most people stop taking it． However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop a rash（皮疹）, tell your doctor right away． And don't forget to tell your doctor any other medicines you are taking．Some people should not take Prozac, especially people an MAO inhibitors（单胺抑制剂）． As you start feeling better, your doctor can suggest therapy or other means to help you work through your depression． Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years． But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isn't right for everyone． Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you ﹣﹣ or for someone you love． Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans． Chances are someone you know is feeling sunny again because of it．（1）All the following are true EXCEPT________．A It is easy to get rid of depression through tremendous determination．B Sleep disorder is characteristic of depression symptoms．C Depression can be caused by combination of factors．D Depression is a psychological state taking the form of low mood．．（2）What can we learn about Prozac from this piece of information？________A Prozac is a newly developed drug to treat depression．B patients who take Prozaccan experience severe side a effects． C A medical prescription is necessary for Prozac． D Over 17 million Americans have been cured by Prozac．．（3）This piece of information is most probably________．A an introduction to a scientific projectB a part of prescription drug instructionsC a part of a research report in a medical journalD an advertisement of a medicine for depression．6.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年上海奉贤实验中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4.What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6.What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7.What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.8.They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.9.They will be on the endangered species list again.10.T hey will be in harmony with nature and humans.CI once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. Students frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then there's the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to the mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChina's research environment. It's hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. It's about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. It's not that simple.8.Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because there is one group presenting a catering service.B.Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C.Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D.Because the students' ideas were lacking in creativeness.9.Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of creation?A.Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B.Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C.Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D.Case study debates were written up as well as recited.10.We can infer form the passage that ______.A.China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B.high pay may not solve the problem ofChina's research environment.C.cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D.the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.11.Which is the best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creatorD. Establish a technical environmentDMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters（水泡）from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration（合作），and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie（大草原）,we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only twominutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.12.What seemed to be the TV directors’ initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited.B. They were surprised.C. They were worried.D. They were uninterested.13.What is special about the garden?A.Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B.The grass grew faster than common grass.C.The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D.Underground water was used for the plants.14.What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph?A. We got blisters on our hands.B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famous.D. The project would be finished.15.How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Regretful.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届华达高中学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACovid-19 has brought a great deal of trouble for all of us since March 2020. During this time, mobile phones have been the solution for the boredom and restlessness caused from staying indoors. The most downloaded apps on play store 2020 are;TikTokTikTok was the most downloaded app. With over 111.9 million downloads, TikTok has seen a huge growth in 2020, twice more than what it got in 2019. 20% of its total downloads were fromIndiaand around 9. 3% of the total downloads were in theUS.ZoomZoom was the second most installed app in the overall downloads category. With nearly 94. 6 million installs, Zoom is the most used app for online meetings and virtual classrooms. 17% of its downloads were in theUSandIndia. Offices and educational institutes were shut down and to continue working and studying from home, people relied heavily on Zoom for video conferencing and calling.WhatsAppWhatsApp ranked third in overall downloads with more than 100 million downloads. It is one of the most popular and widely used chat applications; WhatsApp also supports communication between international phone networks.FacebookIt ranked fourth in the overall downloaded list. Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking application. Facebook builds technologies that give people the power to connect with friends and family, find communities and grow businesses.1. What do we know about TikTok?A. It is an India-based app.B. It has most users inAmerica.C. It is used for growing business.D. It has doubled its download than in 2019.2. Which app is the best to turn to for online education?A. TikTok.B. Zoom.C. WhatsApp.D. Facebook.3. What function does Facebook probably serve?A. Communication.B. Training.C. Teaching.D. PaymentBANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).4. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.5. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.6. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.7. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.CChina's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides theUSto get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southernChinas islandprovinceofHainanon July 23, 2020. It was the first step inChina's planetary exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and technology.China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame ofChina's planetary exploration. The rover has six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May 22.More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, andChinahas come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.8. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.B. Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.C. Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.D. The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.9. How did the planetary exploration program get its name?A. From a long poem by Qu Yuan.B. From an ancient Chinese story.C. From Chinese nation's willpower.D. From theChinaNational Space Administration.10. Why does the author sayChinahas come to the leading position of Mars exploration?A. The rover carried many scientific instruments.B. China completed three tasks in one attempt.C. The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.D. The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.11. What is the text mainly about?A. Tianwen-1 completed its mission.B. Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.C. Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars.D. Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.DThe idea of growing food in a desert would make most people laugh but this is quickly becoming a reality. There are currently two desert farms in the world where quality vegetables are being planted cheaply and easily.Sundrop Farms, based in South Australia, uses experimental greenhouses to grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The biggest challenge of growing food in a desert, obviously, is the lack of available water. The researchers at Sundrop Farms have gotten aroundthis problemby using the sun to desalinate (淡化) sea water. It can also be used to control the temperature of the greenhouses.Without depending on limited resources such as land and fresh water Sundrop Farms has made farming a practice. This can increase the world’s food supplies. Another benefit ofthis kind of farming is that it can be done anywhere, thus reducing the costs of transporting food to distant locations. Yet another benefit is that it reduces the need for pesticides (杀虫剂).Another experimental desert farm is the Sahara Forest Project, which began in Qatar in December 2012. Greenhouses in the farm are cooled by saltwater. Solar power and other technologies are used together to help make vegetation (植被) grow in the desert environment. As deserts have expanded over recent years around theworld due to global warming, this project could solve the problem.The result form the Qatar project were better than expected and in June of 2014, Jordan agreed to host another one. This will be much bigger than the Qatar project and the project members will have even more opportunities to test their experiments on a much larger scale. It is not clear yet that desert farming resents the future of farming but these projects have shown some success in the field.12. What does “this problem” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Sea water is bard to purify.B. The desert is short of water.C. The temperature is high in the desert.D. Desert farms aren’t fit to plant vegetables.13. What is one of the characters of desert farming?A. It needs more pesticides.B. It saves delivery costs.C. It has a location limit.D. It solves food waste problems14. What can we know about the Sabara Forest Project?A. It lives up to expectationsB. It can help produce more foodC. It is started to prevent global warmingD. It uses technology to produce saltwater15. What can be inferred about desert farming from the last paragraph?A. It still has problems to solve.B. It represents the future of farming.C. Its early success has aroused interest in it.D. Its aim is to create more job opportunities.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。

宝山区2020-2020学年第一学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.1考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

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第I卷（共103分）Ⅰ. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a town. B. In the school. C. In a restaurant. D. In a supermarket.2. A. A mechanic. B. An electrician. C. A secretary. D. A surgeon.3. A. To the theatre. B. To the airport. C. To Boston. D. To the school.4. A. He can use her car. B. He can get his car fixed.C. He needs to get a license.D. He can rent a car.5. A. She does not feel thirsty at all. B. She needs to go back to get money.C. She can't get anything to drink now.D. They must hurry to a grocery store nearby.6. A. Mark made some trouble with Bobby. B. Bobby was a trouble-maker at school.C. Mr. Alien was Bobby's class teacher.D. Mark was Bobby's elder brother.7. A. Take the GRE test again in 8 weeks. B. Call to check his scores.C. Be patient and wait.D. Inquire when the test scores are released.8. A. She finds the presentation hard to follow.B. She considers the presentation very dull.C. She thinks Professor White has chosen an interesting topic.D. She speaks highly of the presentation.9. A. The man will be punished for his lateness.B. Professor Smith is always on time.C. The woman thinks that the man is playing a joke on her.D. The woman suggests the man give a watch to Professor Smith.10. A. We received John's letter at six.B. John will arrive by train.C. The woman will meet John at the airport.D. John is expected to be here by plane.Section B PassagesDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A teacher at a school. B. The headmaster of a school.C. A newspaper editor.D. A government official.12. A. To change their way of teaching. B. To stop kids from being late.C. To assign more homework.D. To get through their exams.13. A. Organize discussions. B. Say they are happy at school.C. Talk about traffic problems.D. Argue with their parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Philosophy. B. Economics. C. Marketing. D. Finance.15. A. A bachelor's degree. B. A TOFEL score.C. A GMAT score.D. A working experience.16. A. Students from all over the world would like to study business in America.B. Foreign students won't be offered equal chances to be employed even if they have an MBA.C. Attending classes for an MBA will take more than two years.D. A major qualification for a foreign student to study MBA is a good command of English. Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.( A )When thinking of boutiques(精品店), we often imagine jewelry and clothing shops that women frequent. But are there boutiques for men? Yes! Nestled (坐落于) in the Hualong Mountain area of Hsinchu County lies a men's boutique. That is (25) _____ Kevin Lo, sales manager at Musclecar GT, describes this company (26) _____ reproduces high-quality parts for classic cars. The average customers are 40-to 65-year-old men from around the world.Finding spare parts is (27) _____ (big) problem for collectors of classic cars. But this company can help collectors overcome this challenge because they deal with cars built from 1932 to 1974.Using reverse engineering, Musclecar GT builds a copy of each car. When making a car, they ask that the original car be shipped to them (28) ____ (check) and repaired. Afterward, they do a 3-D scan of the car to find missed flaws. Molds(模具) of the parts (29) _____ (develop), and necessary machinery for the production line is made. The edges of the machines are hand scanned so no faults will occur on the final product.Skilled workers are needed for the entire production process. Knowing that only older workers had the needed skills, owner Lo Hsiuhsien then (30) _____ (encourage) them to teach young people what they knew. These young employees, who are enthusiastic about cars, know that quality comes first.People can order furniture or decorations for their restaurants to give them a 1950s diner feeling. They can also have couches or tables in their houses made from classic car parts. Those interested in getting a feel for (31) _____ this is like can easily find it at Lo Sir Classic Car Manor near Bei Pu. Visitors can stop by (32) _____ a cup of coffee or lunch and view some of the classic cars.( B )The most common mistakes (33) _____ (lead) to a bad back are poor body mechanics and unhealthy habits. How you move objects, your posture, not stretching before exercising and the wrong kind of shoes all contribute to one of the most common medical problems today. Back pain affects eight out of 10 people in their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Douglas Won, founder and director of Minimally Invasive SpineCARE and Star Medical Center in Plano, Texas, offers some tips to improve back health:First, maintain proper body mechanics:● Stretch (34) _____ exercising or doing any tough activity. Push heavy objects across the floorinstead of pulling or lifting them.● (35) _____ lifting is necessary, lift with your knees, not your back.● Avoid sudden movements and "twisting" motions when carrying objects--even a bag ofgroceries can do serious harm when (36) _____ (handle) improperly.● Maintain good posture as often as possible. When standing, your weight (37) _____ bebalanced smoothly and regularly on both feet to avoid injuring your muscles and joints.● Wear proper shoes. High-heeled shoes are common criminals, but even tennis shoes can be(38) _____ problem if they don't provide you with proper support.Next, adopt healthy habits:● Exercise regularly: The best programs for back health include basic (39) _____ (strengthen)and cardiovascular (心血管的) exercises.● Reduce stress: When stressed, the body tightens (40) _____ muscles. This can result inspasms(痉挛), "muscle twists" and stressed nerves that are painful and can lead to more serious problems.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can involve some stress. But they would do well to remember that a new __41__ is available --micro-homes.Called "tiny houses," these houses have all living necessities in a small __42__, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more. What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also boast __43__ practical features. Making the best of urban space, the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world's narrowest home, filled in a corridor. The prototype(原型) home Ecocapsule uses solarpower, wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live __44__ anywhere. A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or __45__ courtyard.Visually __46__ as micro-homes are, there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch. Moving into a tiny house requires the __47__ of most non-essentials, no matter the emotional connection to them. Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the __48__ space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever. And finally, a micro-home is likely a(n) __49__ living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.Though the limitations will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in a small price tag and small bills, making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget. And though you won't have much stuff around the house, this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance. Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be __50__ by other homes. They probably aren't for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Let's face it: while we go to the office to work, no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there. Yet companies expect __51__ out of their employees: that's why they're paying you to be there. No talking or socializing at all is one __52__, while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want, whenever you want, about whatever you want, even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00 a.m. Both examples are __53__ unrealistic. So first we have the entire gray area in between those two, and that's just during office time.The phrase "people-oriented" is generally used to __54__ something that vaguely represents a company where everyone is pleasant and happy. It's fun to work there, everyone likes his or her job and each employee is __55__ well and fairly. Know any companies like that? People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs __56__ to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a __57__ if there is one.So what do you mean by people-oriented? Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't __58__ gathering at the water cooler? A company where management makes a practice of being __59__? A place where customers are of great __60__ both in philosophy and actuality, or one that is involved in its community and requires each __61__ to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year? When you look closer at what this phrase means to you, you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others. Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's __62__ is the same as yours.Why bother leaving a message that may not be __63__ for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message? That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint, anyway. When texting and instant messaging for __64__ needs, keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.Marla Harr, a business etiquette consultant and trainer, says that when relying on texting and messaging for work, you should __65__ that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.51. A. efficiency B. enthusiasm C. qualification D. contribution52. A. phenomenon B. issue C. extreme D. disadvantage53. A. illegally B. subjectively C. regularly D. equally54. A. exchange B. convey C. provide D. promote55. A. trained B. honored C. complimented D. treated56. A. defining B. restricting C. analyzing D. summarizing57. A. feature B. difference C. distance D. principle58. A. concern about B. look into C. disapprove of D. charge with59. A. attractive B. accessible C. aggressive D. accurate60. A. importance B. benefit C. emphasis D. conscience61. A. employer B. employee C. customer D. participant62. A. regulation B. explanation C. definition D. opinion63. A. launched B. released C. revised D. checked64. A. business B. privacy C. public D. secret65. A. recall B. ensure C. inform D. remind Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Located in northern Manitoba on the west side of Hudson Bay, Churchill is out in the middle of nowhere. But polar bears like it that way. They spend summers on the tundra (苔原) around Churchill. In the fall, they wait anxiously along the shore of Hudson Bay for the ice to form. Then they go out onto the frozen sea to hunt ringed seals -- their favorite food. October and November are the best polar-bear viewing times. From tundra vehicles, visitors to Churchill observe the bears. Some enjoy day trips or stay overnight on large tundra vehicles that have private cabins and eating facilities. Others stay at a wilderness lodge on the bears' migration route to view the vigorous creatures. These lodges can be reached only by air and feature luxury food and living arrangements.Despite the large number of polar bears that visit Churchill each year, there is growingconcern about the animals' future. Because the earth is getting warmer, the ice forms later in the year now and disappears sooner in the spring. As a result, polar bears have less time to hunt for seals. Polar bears can also find smaller animals, bird eggs and berries on land, but this kind of food is not sufficient to support the animals.Polar bears are also affected by plastic and chemicals that get into the ocean. A research project carried out in northern Europe has found high concentrations of both plastic and chemicals in the tissue of polar bears. These materials and substances can damage the animals' internal organs, especially when the animals are not yet mature. Many people are researching polar bear health. Their goal is to gather the information that is needed to help save these animals.66. What does this article imply about Churchill?A. It's located in a very remote area.B. It's attracting fewer tourists now.C. It's surrounded by smaller towns.D. It's dependent on the oil industry.67. What does this article explain about polar bears?A. The ways in which they threaten peopleB. The most important elements of their dietsC. The mating behavior that they exhibitD. The time of year when they give birth68. How is the polar bears' seal winter hunting season changing?A. It's starting earlier.B. It's becoming colder.C. It's finishing later.D. It's getting shorter.69. What can we learn about polar bears from this article?A. How they avoid traffic accidentsB. How they learn good habits from one anotherC. How they're endangered by pollutionD. How they find a hiding place during bad weather(B)When the end of the year rolls around, movie fans get excited.This year is no exception! Some of the year's best movies arecoming soon to a theater near you!The Peanuts Movie brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy and all theirfriends to the big screen. Snoopy is after his opponent, The RedBaron, and Charlie Brown has his own mission to complete.The Good Dinosaur takes place in aworld where dinosaurs did not become extinct. A dinosaur namedArlo makes a human friend. Together they travel through a darkand mysterious area, where Arlo must face his fears.James Bond fans are eager to see007 in his latest film, Spectre. Acurious message from his past leads Bond to a sinisterorganization. He must discover the truth behind it and shut it down.Alvin and the Chipmunks return inAlvin and the Chipmunks:The RoadChip. They misunderstand what their good friend Dave is up to.They think he is going to propose to his girlfriend in New YorkCity and dump them. They have just three days to stop him!Almost 40 years ago, the boxing filmRocky captured people's imaginations. Now in Creed, RockyBalboa becomes trainer to the son to his late friend Apollo Creed.Don't miss the adventure, action and laughs at your local movietheater!70. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Movie fans won't get excited this year.B. Snoopy has two enemies, The Red Baron and Charlie Brown.C. Arlo is afraid of his human friend.D. James Bond is faced with a dangerous situation in the new film.71. Why do Alvin and the Chipmunks stop Dave from what he is doing?A. Because they are afraid Dave will leave them once he gets married.B. Because Dave gives his girlfriend proposal in New York.C. Because Alvin and the Chipmunks return.D. Because Dave misunderstands them and will probably attack them.72. What can we infer from the passage?A. In Creed, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is one of the leading characters.B. People showed great interest in the boxing film Rocky 40 years ago.C. Rocky Balboa is the trainer to his friend's son in Creed.D. Rocky is a boxing film while Creed is not.73. How many kinds of film can you choose to see according to the passage?A. 7.B. 5.C. 3.D. 4.(C)You know the feelings of operating on autopilot, running from one meeting to the next--or skipping from one email distraction to another.Before you know it, the month has passed, the season has changed and you're left scratching your head, wondering how to bring meaning back to your career and life.Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey productivity expert and co-author of The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, says the problem is widespread. In fact, an international six-year study by FranklinCovey found that 40 percent of respondents indicated they spent 40 percent of their time on things that were "not important" to them or to their companies.Based on the timeless principles of human productivity and backed by the latest neuroscience (神经系统科学) research, Kogon's co-authored book aims to help people increase productivity at work and in their personal lives by making wise choices on a daily basis."Our attention is under attack, and people feel overburdened like never before," Kogon says.Kogon says the condition is that people live with the effects of a productivity paradox (悖论). Technology has left individuals feeling overburdened with the number of decisions they must make during the day, the number of tasks that require their attention and the drain of their personal energy.Adam Merril, another co-author of The 5 Choices, says that the book research made him much more aware of how these challenges make harmful impact on individuals."You can see the cost of this on our daily lives, on our relationships that have not been cultivated and on our goals that have not been met," Merril says. People waste time, attention and energy on things that don't drive the most important results.Before jumping into the specific choices, it's important to note that the book builds on the FranklinCovey principles of time management, specifically the idea of fitting activities into quadrants (象限) based on what's urgent, not urgent, important and not important.Quadrant 2, the home of activities that are important but not urgent, is seen as the place of extraordinary productivity. Kogon says it's in this quadrant that you can focus on doing proactive (积极主动的) work, achieving high-impact goals, creative thinking, planning, relationship building and learning."Unlike the other quadrants, where things come at you, you have to consciously choose to be in quadrant 2," she notes.But to get there, you must learn to rewire your brain, which has become accustomed to responding to the urgent and feeling that dopamine (多巴胺) high. Kogon says that the latest brain science shows that individuals can overcome "urgency addiction" by taking time to pause and consider what's actually important.The strategy, which the authors call "pause-clarify-decide", puts emphasis on the difference between the "reactive brain" and the "thinking brain".When you can pause long enough to ask yourself if something is important, you can clarify and decide what will give you the best return on every moment of your day.74. The expression "scratch your head" in the second paragraph refers to _____.A. seize your head firmlyB. strike your head violentlyC. think hard about somethingD. recall something in the past75. According to the passage, what is the book The 5 Choices based on?A. The theory of Extraordinary Productivity.B. The latest science research.C. The effects of a productivity paradox.D. Principles of time management.76. The best title for the passage is _____.A. Make Time for What MattersB. The Functions of The 5 ChoicesC. Four Quadrants of Time ManagementD. The Aspects to Affect Productivity77. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Except things in quadrant 2, other things need to be done immediately.B. It should be importance not urgency that guides your workflow.C. A good way to overcome urgency addition is to take your time.D. The strategy, pause-clarify-decide focuses on reactive brain.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.After 10 years in the spotlight, country-music star Carrie Underwood is still enjoying herself, still growing and still staying true to who she is. But these personal accomplishments are not easy, even when you're living a dream come true.Growing up in small-town Oklahoma, Underwood currently lives a life that is many miles removed from her childhood, literally and figuratively (象征性地). She grew up comfortably on a cattle farm, but her interest in performing was clear from the beginning as she sang in church andtalent shows. Proving to be a more than competent singer, she was offered a record deal at 14, though it fell through.Underwood's proper music career began with her audition on the TV singing competition American Idol at age 21 in 2005. After impressing the judges, Underwood competed in Hollywood. Show producer Simon Cowell made a prediction: "Not only will you win this show, you will sell more records than any other previous Idol winner." Indeed, Underwood did win that year's competition and has managed to outsell even Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.After winning American Idol, Underwood debuted (首发) the album Some Hearts, which was a great success, now seven times platinum(白金). She has released four other albums, most recently Greatest Hits: Decade #1, implying she's far from finished, though she's not interested in stepping on familiar ground. "I don’t want to make the same album over and over again... Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight – country Carrie or Pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to."As Underwood continues to grow her fan base (Australia and the U.K. have become significant followers), she knows her situation is rare. "...If I hadn't made my place in country music via American Idol, I probably could have tried to make it for the rest of my life and never made any progress," she says. Country singer Brad Paisley has also heard her express that she feels she is a star for no reason, that others are annoyed about her smooth success. "I told her she was one of the greatest gifts we have been given in Nashville," says Paisley.78. According to the passage, Underwood's present life and her childhood are _______________.79. How do you find Underwood's first record deal?80. What does Simon Cowell's prediction mean?81. Underwood named her latest album Decade #1 because ______________.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)第II卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.82. 只有自己愿意投身其中你才能做好你正在做的事情。

高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.-- Can you spare me a few minutes now？-- ______， but I'll be free this afternoon．（ ）A. I'm afraid notB. I'm not sureC. Yes， with pleasureD. No， I won't2.—Which driver was to blame？—Why． !It was the child's fault，clear and simple．He suddenly came out between two parked cars．（ ）A. bothB. eachC. eitherD. neither3.Mr． Wilson is a man of patience and kindness，and his good temper never ______ him．（ ）A. failsB. disappointsC. controlsD. worries4.Around this point ______， which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor．（ ）A. the story developsB. does the story developC. develops the storyD. the story developed5.If people keep polluting the ocean， no creature there will survive ______．（ ）A. at all costB. for a long whileC. in the long runD. by no means6.The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported．（ ）A. limitationsB. administrationC. requirementsD. restrictions7.Some of them， ______ in rural villages， had never seen a train．（ ）A. to be born and brought upB. born and brought upC. having born and brought upD. having been born and brought up8.-- Did Jim come？-- I don't know． He _______ while I was out．（ ）A. might have comeB. might comeC. must have comeD. should have come9.Take the note as a reminder ______ you forgot to buy some sweets for the kids while shopping there．（ ）A. howB. thatC. in caseD. even if10.If you have a job， ______ yourself to it and finally you'll succeed．（ ）A. do devoteB. to devoteC. devotingD. devoted11.Soon after getting off his horse， the captain appeared at the second-floon windows，______ he could see nothing but trees．（ ）A. whereB. from whereC. whichD. from which12.Although Jane agrees with me on most points，there was one on which she was unwilling to _______．（ ）A. give outB. give inC. give awayD. give off13.With the development of science， more new technology ______ to the fields of IT．（ ）A. has introducedB. is being introducedC. is introducedD. was introduced14.-- I prefer a computer made in your company，but I may need some more information about the product．-- ______．（ ）A. Thank youB. It's a pleasureC. You are welcomeD. At your service15.The suggestion came from the chairman ______ the new rule ______．（ ）A. what； was developedB. that； was developedC. what； be developedD. that； be developed二、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）A"Mom，what is that？" asked my son．"The Bride of Chucky？"The old doll I was holding was pretty scary．Her glass eyes were especially horrible，closing when she stood upright and flying open when she lay flat．Once she had been loved，but she had been stored in an attic （阁楼）for decades，where the extremes of heat andcold can be hard on a girl's looks．Throw her in the waste bin？Maybe．But first，let's check eBay．I clicked，supplied the required information about condition，including defects（i．e．，"Only a miracle could save this doll"），and uploaded its photos．I sold it for ﹩5．The buyer was happy："As described!" he wrote on my feedback page．"Super seller!" The doll found a home and，I hope，a new life．Maybe she was used to repair other dolls．Perhaps those strange eyes got fixed and once again can inspire a child's love．It's a win-win，if you ask me．I also sold lots of other stuff．None of them brought in a lot of money，though I have been surprised at the occasional bidding war，like，for example，the one over an old swimsuit that would have made Brigitte Bardot look bad．And some customers，let's face it，are strange．Recently I had a hard time convincing an Australian would-be buyer of an Irish souvenir bell that I don't shop internationally；it's just too much trouble．He could have flown to Ireland and bought his own bell for the price he was willing to pay．Another time，a buyer complained that the electric wire on an old radio was dirty．Really？Dirty？The wire was black．But I aim to please，so I offered a refund．So why bother with the dealing and small profits？Because I don't like abandoning the past．All these treasures once had stories．They meant something．But the people who gave them that meaning are gone，and I simply cannot rescue everything．I can't even sew．So I findit satisfying that a new owner，discovered via eBay，will continue the story in his or herown way．16.What was the doll like？______A. It was lovely．B. It was beautiful．C. It looked frightening．D. It was pretty ordinary．17.Which can best replace the underlined word "defects" in Paragraph 3？______A. Faults．B. Virtues．C. Pictures．D. Requirements．18.Why did the author refuse to sell the Australian the bell？______A. She thought he was strange．B. His bid was not high enough．C. Someone else had already bought it．D. Delivering it to him was troublesome．19.After receiving the complaint about the radio，the author ______ ．A. felt deeply sorryB. explained patientlyC. returned the moneyD. apologized immediately20.Why does the author sell used stuff via eBay？______A. She needs money badly．B. She is an environmentalist．C. She is interested in marketing．D. She wants their stories to be continued．BIn recent years，a growing body of research has shown that our appetite and food intake are influenced by a large number of factors besides our biological need for energy，including our eating environment and our perception（感知）of the food in front of us．Studies have shown，for instance，that eating in front of the TV （or a similar distraction）can increase both hunger and the amount of food consumed．Even simple visual clues，like plate size and lighting，have been shown to affect portion size and consumption．A new study suggested that our short-term memory also may play a role in appetite．Several hours after a meal，people's hunger levels were predicted not by how much they'd eaten but rather by how much food they'd seen in front of them-in other words，how much they remembered eating．This disparity （新旧研究的差异）suggests the memory of our previous meal may have a bigger influence on our appetite than the actual size of the meal，says Jeffrey M．Brunstrom ，a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Bristol．"Hunger isn't controlled individually by the physical characteristics of a recent meal．We have identified an independent role for memory for that meal，" Brunstrom says．"This shows that the relationship between hunger and food intake is more complex than we thought．" These findings echo earlier research that suggests our perception of food can sometimes trick our body's response to the food itself．In a 2011 study，for instance，people who drank the same 380-calorie milkshake on two separate occasions produced different levels ofhunger-related hormones （荷尔蒙），depending on whether the shake's label said it contained 620 or 140 calories．Moreover，the participants reported feeling more full when they thought they'd consumed a higher-calorie shake．What does this mean for our eating habits？Although it hardly seems practical to trick ourselves into eating less，the new findings do highlight the benefits of focusing on our food and avoiding TV and multitasking while eating．The so-called mindful-eating strategies can fight distractions and help us control our appetite，Brunstrom says．21.What is said to be a factor affecting our appetite and food intake？______A. How we feel the food we eat．B. When we eat our meals．C. What element the food contains．D. How fast we eat our meals．22.What would happen at meal time if you remembered eating a lot in the previous meal？______A. You would probably be more particular about food．B. You would not feel like eating the same food．C. You would have a good appetite．D. You would not feel so hungry．23.What do we learn from the 2011study？______A. Food labels may mislead consumers in their purchases．B. Food labels may influence our body's response to food．C. Hunger levels depend on one's consumption of calories．D. People tend to take in a lot more calories than necessary．24.What does Brunstrom suggest we do to control our appetite？______A. Trick ourselves into eating less．B. Choose food with fewer calories．C. Concentrate on food while eating．D. Pick dishes of the right size．25.What is the main idea of the passage？______A. Eating distractions often affect our food digestion．B. Psychological factors influence our hunger levels．C. Our food intake is determined by our biological needs．D. Good eating habits will contribute to our health．CWhen we talk about Americans barely into adulthood who are saddled with（担负着）unbearable levels of debt' the conversation is almost always about student loan debt．But there's a growing body of evidence suggesting that today's young adults are also drowning in credit-card debt and that many of them will take this debt to their graves（坟墓）．More than 20% overspent their income by more than ﹩100 every single month．Since they haven't built up their credit histories yet，it's a safe bet that these young adults are paying relatively high interest rates on the resulting credit card debt．Although many young people blame "socializing" as a barrier to saving money，most of them aren't purchasing ﹩20 drinks in trendy bars．They're struggling with much more daily financial demands．To a disturbingly large extent，the young and the broke are relying on credit cards to make it until their next payday．This obviously isn't permanent in the long run，and it's going to put a huge drag on their spending power even after they reach their peak earning years，because they'll still be paying interest on that bottle of orange juice or box of spaghetti （意式面条）they bought a decade earlier．A new study out of Ohio State University found that young adults are accumulating credit card debt at a more rapid rate than other age groups，and that they're slower at paying it off．"If what we found continues to hold true，we may have more elderly people with substantial financial problems in the future'" warns Lucia Dunn，professor of economics at Ohio State．"If our findings persist，we may be faced with a financial crisis among elderly people who can't pay off their credit cards．"Dunn says a lot of these young people are never going to get out from under their credit card debt．"Many people are borrowing on credit cards so heavily that payoff rates at these levels are not plenty to recover their credit card debt by the end of their life which could have loss impacts for the credit card issuing banks，"26.What is the main idea of the first paragraph？______A. Many young Americans will never be able to pay off their debts．B. Credit cards play an increasingly important role in college life．C. Credit cards are doing more harm than student loans．D. The American credit card system is under criticism．27.Why do young people have to pay a higher interest on their credit card debt？______A. They tend to forget about the deadlines．B. They haven't developed a credit history．C. They are often unable to pay back in time．D. They are inexperienced in managing money．28.What is said to be the consequence of young adults relying on credit cards to make endsmeet？______A. It will place an unnecessary burden on society．B. It will give them no motivation to work hard．C. It will exert psychological pressure on them．D. It will affect their future spending power．29.What will happen to young adults if their credit card debt keeps accumulating according toLucia Dunn？______A. They will have to pay an increasingly higher interest rate．B. They may experience a financial crisis in their old age．C. Their quality of life will be affected．D. Their credit cards may be cancelled．30.What does Lucia Dunn think might be a risk for the credit card issuing banks？______A. They go bankrupt as a result of over-lending．B. They lose large numbers of their regular clients．C. Their clients leave their debts unpaid upon death．D. Their interest rates have to be reduced now and then．三、阅读七选五（本大题共2小题，共12.5分）The final results of Best-Ever Teen Fiction vote are in．While it's no surprise to see Harry Potter and The Hunger Games series on top，this year's list also highlights some writers we weren't as familiar with．For example，John Green，author of The Fault in Our Stars，appears five times in the top 100．Summer，like youth，passes quickly．But the books we read when we're young can stay with us for a lifetime．The following are the top 4on the list．Enjoy．1．Harry Potter seriesThe Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J．K．Rowing．The series includes seven books．The books concern a wizard （魔法师）called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry．The stories tell of him over coming dangerous obstacles to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old．2．The Hunger Games seriesIn the ruins of a future North America，a young girl is picked to leave her poor district and travel to Capitol for a battle to the death in the cruel Hunger Games．But for Katniss Everdeen，the main character in this series by Suzanne Collins，winning the Games only puts her deeper in danger as the strict social order of Panem begins to unravel （瓦解）．3．To Kill a MockingbirdAuthor Harper Lee explores racial tensions in the fictional "tired old town" of Maycomb，Ala．，through the eyes of 6-year-old Scout Finch．As her lawyer father，Atticus，defends a black man accused of a crime，Scout and her friends learn about the unjusttreatment of African-Americans - and their mysterious neighbor，Boo Radley．4．The fault in Our StarsHazel Grace，a teenage girl，has got all sorts of cancer inside her body，and her lungs aren't working very well．She knows she is dying and doesn't live in hope any more．When a man named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at the Cancer Kid Support Group，Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten．（1）What do we know about John Green？______A．One of his novels tops the list．B．Many of his novels are very popular．C．He is the favorite writer of many teens．D．He was a well-known writer long before the vote．（2）Who is the author of The Hunger Games series？______A．Harper Lee．B．John Green．C．J．K．Rowling．D．Suzanne Collins．（3）What is To Kill a Mockingbird mainly about？______A．Lifelong friendships．B．Racial discrimination．C．A man working as a lawyer．D．A little girl's difficult childhood．（4）Hazel in The Fault in Our Stars ______ ．A．is very optimisticB．writes a great storyC．makes many mistakesD．is changed by Augustus．（5）In which part of a newspaper can we find the text probably？______A．Sports．B．News．C．Literature．D．Entertainment．31. A. A B. B C. C D. D32. A. A B. B C. C D. D四、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）One day，while I was walking to work，I decided to bring some flowers that I had picked from my garden that morning．On the way，I (33) a stranger and presented the bunch to him with a smile card．(34) by the sense of joy，I felt from giving flowers to another person，and may be (35) his day，I wanted to do it again．When I got to my office，I had the (36)of anonymously（匿名）leaving flowers around the workplace．The impersonal（无人情味的）(37) of the building where I work makes me (38)．It just feels a little boring sometimes，(39) it's a nice building with great light．I (40) lots of people might feel the same way，so why not put a little (41) there，and throw in an inspirational quote while I'm at it？(42)，who doesn't like flowers？So，for the past month，I've been putting flowers in a little cup on the sink in the(43)．Each week，I (44) the flowers and the quote．It always feels(45) for me to read quotes like Henry David Thoreau's "If one advances (46) in the direction of his dreams，he will meet with a(47) unexpected in common hours．" and Gandhi's "The fragrance（香味）always(48)on the hand that gives the rose．" If anything，I figured，it at least makes me(49) each time I visit the bathroom．Then today，when I walked in，I (50) new flowers in the cup，and a quote that someone else had written！It said，"Be the change you wish to see in the world．"-Gandhi．The little act(51)that at the end of the day，we're all just people with hearts，(52) the various roles and different hats we may wear in the workplace．I did a little dance and I am smiling wide for the rest of the day!33. A. picked out B. came across C. called up D. pointed at34. A. Struck B. Informed C. Surprised D. Honored35. A. calming B. determining C. reflecting D. brightening36. A. belief B. way C. idea D. aim37. A. design B. atmosphere C. decoration D. regulation38. A. uncomfortable B. impolite C. impatient D. unconscious39. A. when B. unless C. because D. though40. A. concluded B. considered C. doubted D. expected41. A. mystery B. adventure C. beauty D. courage42. A. More or less B. After all C. At most D. In no case43. A. kitchen B. office C. bathroom D. dinning-hall44. A. count B. check C. clean D. change45. A. refreshing B. interesting C. satisfying D. puzzling46. A. confidently B. surprisingly C. quickly D. effectively47. A. prize B. truth C. success D. shock48. A. holds B. attaches C. remains D. focuses49. A. strong B. happy C. exciting D. shocked50. A. noticed B. found C. enjoyed D. put51. A. introduces B. warns C. suggests D. reminds52. A. regardless of B. in terms ofC. in addition toD. instead of五、阅读表达（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）53.Dear James，It is a beautiful day here and I am sitting under the big tree at the end of the garden．I have just returned from a long bike ride to an old castle．It seems amazing that at my age I am still fit enough to cycle 20 kilometres in an afternoon．It's my birthday in two weeks' time and I'll be 82 years old! I think my long and active life must be due to the healthy life I live．This brings me to the real reason for my letter，my dear grandson．Your mother tells me that your started smoking some time ago and now your are finding it difficult to give it up．Believe me，I know how easy it is to begin smoking and how tough it is to stop．You see，during adolescence I also smoked and became addicted to cigarettes．By the way，did you know that this is because you become addicted in three different ways？First，you can become physically addicted to nicotine（尼古丁），which is one of the hundreds of chemical in cigarettes．This means that after a while your body becomes accustomed to having nicotine in it．So when the drug leaves your body，you get withdrawal symptoms．Secondly，you become addicted through habit．As you know，if you do the same thing over and over again，you begin to do it automatically．Lastly，you can become mentally addicted．I believed I was happier and more relaxed after having a cigarette，so I began to think that I could only feel good when I smoked．Quitting smoking was really difficult because I was addicted in all three ways．But I didfinally manage．When I was young，I didn't know much about the harmful effects of smoking．I didn't know，for example，that it could do terrible damage to your heart and lungs or that it was more difficult for smoking couples to become pregnant．Neither did I know that my cigarette smoke could affect the health of non-smokers．However，what I did know was that my girlfriend thought I smelt terrible．She told me that she wouldn't go out with me again unless I stopped! I also noticed that I became breathless quickly，and that I wasn't enjoying sport as much．When I was taken off the school football team because I was unfit，I knew it was time to quit smoking．I am sending you some advice I found on the internet．It might help you to stop andstrengthen your resolve．I do hope so because I want you to live as long and healthy a life as I have．Love fromGrandpaWhy did the writer mention the long bike ride and his age in the letter？（no more than 15 words）______What's the purpose of writing the letter？（no more than 10 words）______What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean？（no more than 5 words）______ Why did the grandpa decide to quit smoking？（no more than 20 words）______Do you think it easy or difficult to quit smoking？Please give James some possible advice to help him．（no more than 15 words）______六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）54.假如你是高三学生李津，你想选择一所外地的大学，而你的父母想让在本市上大学，你很苦恼，请给你在中国留学的美国朋友Tom写一封求助信，主要内容包括：1．你的苦恼2．你和父母各持己见的理由3．询问Tom的建议注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数．Dear Tom，Long time no see． As it won't be long before I graduate from high school，I have to choose an ideal university in advance， which makes me really annoyed．Yours，Li Jin答案和解析1.【答案】A【解析】答案：A．l'm afraid not恐怕不行l'm not sure我不确定yes，with pleasure是的，很高兴no l won't 不，我将不会．根据句意，A项正确．故选：A．你能给我几分钟吗？恐怕不行．但是今天下午我有时间．本题考查交际用语，准确掌握相关交际用语的含义，平时多积累一些交际用语，结合语境，选出正确的答案．2.【答案】D【解析】答案：D解析：A：两者都；B：每个（大于或等于两者）；C：两者中的任何一个；D：两者都不。

2020届高三英语一模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOne day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon for her to defeat my strange problem inability to read.In the library,I found my way into the "Children's Room." I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random. The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a beagle. I had recently had a beagle, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my beagle. Without opening the book—Amos, the Beagle with a Plan ,1 borrowed it from the library for the summer.Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.My mother's call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book.I never told my mother about my “miraculous” experience that summer, but she saw a slow but remarkable improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later ,she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.1. The author's mother told him to borrow a book in order to ________.A. let him spend a meaningful summerB. encourage him to do more walkingC. help cure him of his reading problemD. make him learn more about weapons2. The book caught the author's eye because .A. it reminded him of his own dogB. he found its title easy to understandC. it contained pretty pictures of animalsD. he liked children's stories very much3. Which one could be the best title of the passage?A. Mum's Strict Order.B. My Passion forReading.C. Reunion with My Beagle.D. The Charm of a Book.BLosing your ability to think and remember is pretty frightening. We know the risk of dementia (痴呆症) increases with age. But if you have memory slips you probably needn’t worry. There are pretty clear differences between signs of dementia and age-related memory loss.After age 50, it’s quite common to have trouble remembering the namesof people, places and things quickly, says Dr. Kirk Daffner of Brigham and Women’s Hospital inBoston.The brain ages just like the rest of the body. Certain parts become smaller, especially areas in the brain that are important to learning, memory and planning. Changes in brain cells can affect communication between different regions of the brain. And blood flow can be reduced as blood vessels narrow.Forgetting the name of an actor in a favorite movie, for example, is nothing to worry about. But if you forget the plot of the movie or don’t remember even seeing it, that’s far more concerning, Daffner says.When you forget entire experiences, he says, that’s “a red flag that something more serious may be involved”. Forgetting how to operate a familiar object like a microwave oven, or forgetting how to drive to the house of a friend you’ve visited many times before can also be signs of something going wrongBut even then, Daffner says, people shouldn’t panic. There are many things that can cause confusion andmemory loss, including health problems like temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, high blood pressure, or depression, as well as medications (药物) like antidepressants.You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Daffner suggests going to your doctor to check on medications, health problems and other issues that could be affecting memory. And the best defense against memory loss is to try to prevent it by building up your brain’s cognitive(认知的) reserve, Daffner says.“Read books, go to movies, take on new hobbies or activities that force one to think in novel ways, ” he says. In other words, keep your brain busy and working. And also get physically active, because exercise is a known brain booster4. Why does the author say that one needn’t be concerned about memory slips?A. Not all of them are related to one’s age.B. Not all of them are symptoms of dementia.C. They occur only among certain groups of people.D. They are quite common among fifty-year-old people.5. Which memory-related symptom should people take seriouslyA. Totally forgetting how to do one’s daily routines.B. Inability to recall details of one’s life experiencesC. Failure to remember the names of movies or actorsD. Occasionally confusing the addresses of one’s friends.6. What should people do when signs of serious memory loss show up?A. Check the brain’s cognitive reserve.B. Stop medications affecting memory.C. Turn to a professional for assistance.D. Exercise to improve their well-being7. What is Dr. Daffner’s advice forfight against memory loss?A. Having regular physical and mental checkups.B. Taking medicine that helps boost one’s brain.C. Engaging in known memory repair activities.D. Staying active both physically and mentallyCEven plant can run a fever，especially when they're under attack by insects or disease．But unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight up．A decade ago，adopting the infrared （红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley came up with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress．The goal was to let farmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，which always includes plants that don't have pest problems．Evenbetter，Paley's Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they became visible to the eye．Fixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent out by crops．The data were transformed into a color﹣coded map showing where plants were running "fevers"．Farmers could then spot﹣spray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise would．The bad news is that Paley's company closed down in 1984，after only three years．Farmers resisted thenew technology and long﹣term supporters were hard to find．But with the renewed concern about pesticides on produce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation．Agriculture experts have no doubt that the technology works．"This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in theUnited States，" says George Oerther of Texas A& M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decade．But only if Paley finds the financial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago．8. Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they are ．A. facing an infrared scannerB. sprayed with pesticidesC. exposed to extreme sun raysD. inpoor physical condition9. In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning to ．A draw a color1﹣coded mapB evaluate the damage to the cropsC. locate the problem areaD. measure the size of the affected area10. The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of ．A. the lack of official supportB. its high costC. the lack of financial supportD. its failure to help increase production11. Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of ．A. full support from agricultural expertsB. the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureC. the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produceD. growing concern about the over use of pesticides on cropsDYou've probably heard it suggested that you need to move more throughout the day, and as a general rule of thumb, that "more" is often defined as around 10,000 steps. With many Americans tracking their stepsvia new fitness-tracking wearables, or even just by carrying their phone, more and more people use the 10,000-step rule as their marker for healthy living. Dr. Dreg Hager, professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins, decided to take a closer look at that 10,000-step rule, and he found that usingitas a standard may be doing more harm than good for many.“It turns out that in 1960 in Japan they figured out that the average Japanese man, when he walked 10,000 steps a day burned something like 3,000 calories and that is what they thought the average person should consume so they picked 10,000 steps as a number” Hager said.According to Hager, asking everyone to shoot for 10,000 steps each day could be harmful to the elderly or those with medical conditions, making it unwise for them to jump into that level of exercise, even if it's walking. The bottom line is that 10,000 steps may be too many for some and too few for others. He also noted that those with shorter legs have an easier time hitting the 10,000-step goal because they have to take more steps than people with longer legs to cover the distance. It seems that 10,000 steps may be suitable for the latter.A more recent study focused on older women and how many steps can help maintain good health and promote longevity (长寿).The study included nearly 17,000 women with an average age of 72. Researchers found that women who took 4,400 steps per day were about 40% less likely to die during a follow-up period of just over four years: Interestingly, women in the study who walked more than 7,500 steps each day got no extra boost in longevity.12. What does the underlined word "it' in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. The phone recording.B. The 10,000-step rule.C. The healthy living.D. The fitness-tracking method.13. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How many steps a Japanese walks.B. How we calculate the number of steps.C. If burning 3,000 calories daily is scientific.D. Where 10,000 steps a day came from.14. Who will probably benefit from 10,000 steps each day according toHager?A. Senior citizens.B. Young short-legged people.C. Healthy long-legged peopleD. Weak individuals.15. How many steps may the researchers suggest senior citizens take each day?A. 4,400 steps.B. 10,000 steps.C. 2,700 steps.D. 7,500 steps.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届华达高中高三英语一模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASahara Marathon 2021-Around the WorldThe Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries. During the last twenty years, thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families. In this unique edition of 2021, the experience will be different. The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara MarathonParticipationAll those people over 16 years of age (16 included) may take part in this virtual competition, as long as they are correctly registered, both in time and in form. The registered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and TravelThe distance options selectable in the APP are: 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k. As it is a virtual test, it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of the GPS. RegistrationRegistration has a cost of 15 euros, which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families. Participants can, if they choose, purchase the official pack of the test (T-shirt, scar, and bib) for the price of 25 euros.AcceptanceRegistration is personal and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations. Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1. What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A. It is a big family event.B. It provides a virtual tour.C. It raises money for charity.D. It will be held in the desert.2. How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A. 15 euros.B. 20 euros.C. 25 euros.D. 40 euros.3. What are runners required to do in the race?A. Choose safe routes.B. Wear casual clothes.C. Run with the official app.D. Transfer registration in time.BThere are similarities and differences between high school life and college life.For one thing, there are several similarities between high school life and collegelife. First, the most important task in high school and college is both studying. Studying is the most important as a student. Second, we need a goal to fight for in both high school life and college life. To lead a meaningful life, we have to set up a goal to achieve.For another, there are also some differences between high school life and college life. First, our studying is also the biggest difference. In high school, we are required to follow our teachers' steps and finish theirassignmentsevery day. While in college, there are no teachers giving such detailed requirements to us and we can choose study or not according to our own willing. What and how to study totally depends on us. Therefore, the ability of self-control is very important in college life. Second, the flexibility (灵活性) of time is another difference. In high school, we have no much leisure except for our time of study. However, in college, we have much controlled by ourselves except the time of classes. And we have more time to do what we like. Finally, college lifeis much more various and richer. Besides study, we can attend many other activities, which make our college life more wonderful.In brief, there are both similarities and differences between high school life and college life. However, no matter we are in which period, we need to make full use of every day so that we will never feel regretful.4. Why do students need a goal to fight in high school and college?A. To enter a good college.B. To avoid living a meaningless life.C. To develop the ability of control.D. To meet their parents’ satisfaction.5. What does the underlined word “assignments” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Projects.B. Tasks.C. Goals.D. Dreams.6. Which is the correct structure of the passage?A. ①-②③-④B. ①②-③-④C. ①-②③④D.①②-③④7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. College LifeB. High School LifeC. High School and CollegeD. High School Life and College LifeCYou must have read "The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》)" when you were younger. So which animal are you? The tortoise or the hare? Do you rush around trying to do things as quickly as possible? Or do you deal your work at a slow , but steady(稳定的)pace? Whether you approach life like the tortoise or the hare can make a difference in the results you'll see.Some will say that you should avoid being like the hare. After all. he was overconfident and finally lost the race. You mayalso have heard teachers say from time to time that "haste makes waste”. But what does that mean? Most people think it meant that the faster you do something,the more likely it is that you'll make mistakes. Many teaches wantyouto approach your schoolwork thoughtfully and carefully.But does haste always make waste? Not necessarily ! Some people are able to work quickly while also maintaining(保持)a high level of quality in all that they do. Recent research, however, is making the idea of haste making waste seem more believableResearchers found that the brain changes into a special mode(模式)when forced to make rapid decisions. Overall, there appears to be a trade-off between speed and correctness. As the brain makes decisions more quickly, those decisions are usually built on less information, which often leads to a greater likelihood of mistakes.When you approach things like the tortoise. you methodically and steadily work towards your goal. You might not arrive there first, but then again you might! In any case, you're likely to make fewer mistakes and you might just enjoy the journey more than the bare.Goals are great to work towards, but often the achievements aren't what we remember. In the end, the most meaningful and important parts of our lives are the journeys we went on , not the destination we reached. So be the hare when you have to, but always remember that the slow and steady journey is what you’ll remember and treasure the most.8. Why does the author mention the story in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To show its popularity.C. To suggest its importance.D. To advise readers to read it.9. For what purpose do teachers often say “haste makes waste to students?A. To ask them not to waste their time.B. To tell them it is OK to make mistakes.C. To ask them to avoid making silly mistakes.D. To tell them they should check their schoolwork.10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the brain collects the information it needs.B. When the decision made by the brain is correct.C. Why the quickly-made decision is often unwise.D. What the relationship between lime and results is.11. Which of the following may the author agree with?A. Finishing the race is often a victory for everyone.B. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.C. The journey to every destination starts with a small step.D. A destination is important because it guides us on the journey.DWhen you walk with a backpack, do you know how the things inside move from side to side? Now scientists havefigured out how to tap into that movement to produce electricity.Picture a pendulum (摆锤) fixed to a backpack frame and stabilized with springs on either side. The pack’s weight is attached to the pendulum, so the pendulum swings side to side as you walk.Then a machine is driven by that swinging movement, and spits out electrical current to charge a battery.Volunteers carried the pack while walking on a running machine and wore masks to measure the flow of O2and CO2. Walking with the slightly swinging 20-pound load, the device (设备) did not significantly affect the volunteers’ metabolic (新陈代谢的) rate compared to when they carried the same weight fixed in place. In fact, the energy-harvesting pack reduced the forces of acceleration they’d feel in a regular pack, which might mean greater comfort for a long hike. And the device did produce a steady trickle (涓流) of electricity. If you up the load to 45 pounds, the swing of the pack could fully charge a smart phone only after 12 hours. The details are in the journal Royal Society Open Science.The device produces electricity from human movement and has been identified as a workable solution to providing a renewable energy source for portable electronic devices. It is particularly useful for those who work in remote areas, as these people often carry a lot of weight in a backpack for their exploration.But here’s a realconundrum: the energy-harvesting device currently weighs five pounds. The researchers say that’s about four pounds too many to be a smart alternative to batteries. So they hope that more research lets them lighten the load, to ensure the pack charges you up without weighing you down.12. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How the device works.B. What the device looks like.C. Who the device is designed for.D. Why scientists designed the device.13. Which of the following describes the device?A. It greatly affected the volunteers metabolic rate.B. It harvested energy as the volunteers walk.C. It failed to produce steady electricity.D. It was useless for a long walk.14. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?A. Problem.B. Method.C. Bond.D. Decision.15. What will the researchers try to do next?A. Increase the charging speed of their device.B. Find smarter alternatives to batteries.C. Reduce the weight of their device.D. Put their device on the market.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。