2020届郑州市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2020届郑州市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
If you truly want to live, you need to get out and see the world. Traveling and living different adventures may become your favorite lifestyle. Here is a brief introduction about the top three destinations to visit in the world. Paris
First on the list is Paris, France. For some people, this shouldn’t be a surprise. For others, they might consider Paris overrated as it has a reputation for being dirty. Any major city in the world might be thought to be dirty by anyone not living in a city. It comes with the territory. The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famous attractions but because of its charm. You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegant cafes and high-end shopping. When you finish satisfying your appetite, you can relax on the banks of the Seine River.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park comes in second on the list. It is located in Montana, America. It will be well worth the effort thanks to snow-capped mountains, crystal blue lakes, seventy miles of hiking trails, and thirteen camping areas. If you visit during the summer, you can go swimming or white-water rafting. If you visit during the winter, you can go skiing or snowshoeing. But the real allure (诱惑力) and what you will always remember is the breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air.
Bora Bora
The reason Bora Bora is the third on this list is that it’s expensive, which could limit your other travel plans. If you do make it to this small island paradise, you will find peaceful beaches, jungles, luxury accommodations, turquoise water, and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.
Other vacation destinations that should be on your list if you’re living the adventurous lifestyle include London, the South Island of New Zealand, Maui, Tahiti, Tokyo, Barcelona and New York City.
1. Tourists can ______ to appreciate the charm of Paris.
A. enjoy crystal blue lakes
B. visit its famous attractions
C. take a walk around cobblestone streets
D. meet the friendliest people you have ever met
2. Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?
A. peaceful beaches.
B. White-water rafting.
C. Snow-capped mountains.
D. Fresh mountain air.
3. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. to introduce the top three destinations.
B. to compare the top three destinations.
C. to encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.
D. to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinations
B
This past year, I've found myself returning again and again to lines of poetry by Emily Dickinson. Like many people, I've needed the curing effects of reading more than ever. As scientists and psychologists will tell you, books are good for the brain and their benefits are particularly vital now.
Books expand our world, providing an escape and offering novelty, surprise and excitement. They broaden our view and help us connect with others. Books can also distract us and help reduce ourmental chatter.When we hit the “flow state" of reading where we're fully lost in a book, our brain's mode network calms down. It's a network of brain that is active and gets absorbed in thinking and worrying endlessly when we are not doing anything else.
There is so much noise in the world right now and the very act of reading is kind of meditation. You disconnect from the chaos around you.You reconnect with yourself when you are reading. And there's no more noise.
In 2020, the NPD Group recorded the best year of book sales since 2004. Yet even as people are buying more books,many are reporting they're having a harder time getting through them. It's difficult for your brain to focus on a book when it's constantly scanning for threats to keep you alive.Our fight-or-flight response has been consistently activated.
Sometimes I picture my brain as a cartoon brain with little arms and legs, fighting with a book I am holding and screaming: “Can't you see I'm busy!” Anxiety causes our brain to produce a flood of stress,which consumes our energy and makes it harder to concentrate.
Then one day in December sitting on my couch, I remembered how much I like to read"The House of Mirth" every few years around the holidays. The memory inspired me to pick up the familiar book, opened it up and started reading.I just kept going.The comfort and distraction and brain-opening experience gave me peace.So return to something familiar.
4. What does the underlined part “mental chatter” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Getting lost in a book.
B. Non-stop inner anxiety.
C. Chatting with the author.
D. Powerful network of brain.
5. What do we know about reading according to the text?
A. It can treat our headache.
B. It can calm down the noisy people.
C. It forces us to concentrate.on thinking.
D. It makes us communicate with ourselves.
6. Why was it difficult for people to finish reading books in 2020?
A. People bought too many books.
B. The books were too difficult to understand.
C. People just wanted to escape from the threat.
D. The life threat disturbed people's focus on books.
7. Why is the author's experience mentioned in the last paragraph?
A. To rid people of concern for safety.
B. To present an effective reading way.
C. To wake up memories of an old book.
D. To recommend the book he/she reads.
C
Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30am.: Meet at the Community (社区) Center for juice and bagels.
8:00—8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.
8. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites?
A. 7:30 a.m..
B. 8:00 a.m.
C. 8:30 a.m.
D. 9:00 a.m.
9. An outdoor lover probably takes part in ______.
A. Plant flowers
B. Paint houses
C. Read to children
D. Play with animals
10. What do Lovely Friends volunteers do?
A. Read books to children.
B. Spend time with animals.
C. Help plant bushes in parks.
D. Pick up garbage along the river.
11. The purpose of the passage is to _________.
A. educate children
B. attract volunteers
C. comfort the elderly
D. encourage the disabled
D
Smart speakers have proven to be handy devices in hospitals, allowing patients to control independently . And now, researchers from theUniversityofWashingtonhave developed an artificial intelligence system that enables these devices to monitor heartbeats.
Using technology to remotely monitor heart rates isn't new. These days most smartwatches and fitness trackers are capable of it. The good thing here is that researchers have figured out a way to use the microphones in smart speakers to do it without requiring physical contact.
In a study published inCommunications Biology, the researchers had the smart speakers send out signals that couldn't be heard which were then reflected off a person's body. They then analyzed these signals to identify small chest wall motions related to heartbeats, as well as separate those signals from surrounding noise and breathing.
For this particular proof — of — concept setup, the researchers tested this smart speaker on 26 healthy participants and 24 hospitalized patients with various heart conditions, including atrial fibrillation（心房颤动）and heart failure. In both cases, the smart speaker was within 28 -30 milliseconds of an ECG（心电图）,the gold standard used in hospitals to discover arrhythmia（心律不齐）.
Like smartwatches with advanced heart features, using smart speakers in this way opens up the possibility for passive, remote heart monitoring. ECGs, while highly accurate, require a visit to the doctor and several electrodes （电极）to be placed on the body. They,re not capable of continuous monitoring so you're limited to what it picks up at that exact moment in time ——one reason why heart arrhythmia can be so hard to discover.
Smartwatches are capable of passive, remote, continuous monitoring, but they require you to wear the device at all times to be effective. It's not something that's comfortable for everyone, especially when it comes to sleep and for those with highly sensitive skin. Another issue is that these advanced smartwatches are expensive, while smart speakers are much cheaper.
“If you have a device like this, you can monitor a patient on an extended basis and then develop corresponding care plans that satisfy the patient' s needs,“ said Dr. Arun Sridhar, co — senior author on the study. "And the beauty of using this kind of devices is that they are already in people's homes.”
12. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 3?
A. How the smart speaker works.
B. Why the smart speaker is useful.
C. The advantages of smart speakers.
D. The importance of the study.
13. Why is heart arrhythmia difficult to find?
A. ECGs are not highly accurate.
B. ECGs can't monitor continuously.
C. Doctors know little about heart arrhythmia.
D. An ECG test is hard to operate and expensive.
14. Which statement best explains the characteristics of smartwatches?
A. They are comfortable to wear.
B. They are friendly to sensitive skin.
C. They are effective and cheap.
D. They are able to monitor remotely.
15. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. We need to invent more smart devices.
B. Care plans are vital to patients with heart failure.
C. Smart speakers could be contactless heart monitors.
D. Different devices are needed to meet patients,demands.
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。

选项中有两项为多余选项Tourism has its benefits, but there are disadvantages as well. While it stimulates (刺激) the local economy and creates jobs, many cities see destructionto landmarks and disruption of citizens’ daily lives.
If you’ve ever visited a large city or famous site, there’s no doubt you’ve seen the marks left behind by tourists.____16____. The attractions vary from theLuxorTempleinEgyptto the Colosseum inRomeand the ancient Buddhist grottoes inChina. Whether it’s a visitor’s initials, a date or a phrase, the message is one of disrespect.
____17____. The litter left behind by visitors can be astonishing. Every year people who visitMountQomolangmaleave behind a trail of plastic bottles and other trash. In theUS, people flock toNew Orleansfor Mardi Gras celebrations, and in their wake, so much garbage is left behind that it takes the city weeks
to recover.
Even if tourists act responsibly, the number of visitors alone presents a risk.____18____. Reefs attractions can be permanently damaged.
Other negative effects of tourism may not be as evident. Tourists may visit a popular destination with little or no regard for those who call it home.____19____. Visitors who don’t respect local traditions and culture only lessen the value of the experience, not to mention cast future tourists in a negative light.
Tourism most definitely has its advantages, of course, economic and otherwise. There is nothing greater than experiencing a new place, people or culture firsthand.____20____.
A. Tourism can cause damage to local environment and culture as well.
B. People have defaced (损坏外观) historical sites around the world.
C. Some tourists even kill the local wildlife to eat, which badly damage the balance of the natural environment.
D. Sometimes they may act rudely to residents or simply not observing community rules.
E. Ancient structures suffer increased wear and tear due to large crowds.
F. In addition to graffiti (涂鸦), tourism can cause environmental damage.
G. But to protect this privilege, we must show that we are respectful and appreciative rather than destructive.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left.
When she heard her daddy say to her___21___mother with whispered desperation(绝望), “___22___a miracle(奇迹) can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She___23___all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she___24___her way six blocks to the local drugstore. “And what do you want?” asked the chemist. “It’s___25___my little brother,” the girl answered/ “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a___26___. His name is Andrew and he has something___27___growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”
“We don’t___28___miracles here, child. I’m sorry.” The chemist said, smiling___29___at the little girl. In the shop was a___30___customer. He stooped down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother___31___?” “I don’t know,” she replied. “He’s really sick and mommy says he needs a(n)___32___. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought my___33___.” “How much do you have?” asked the man.
“One dollar and eleven cents,___34___I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly.
“Well, what a coincidence(巧合),” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents—the___35___ price of a miracle for your little brother.___36___me to where you live. I want to see your brother and___37___your parents.”
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon(外科医生). The operation was completed without___38___and it wasn’t long before Andrew was____39____again and doing well.
The little girl was happy. She knew how much the miracle cost—one dollar and eleven cents—plus the___40___of a little child.
21. A. hopeful B. tearful C. helpless D. kind
22. A. Simply B. Just C. More than D. Only
23. A. drew B. pulled C. poured D. put
24. A. made B. followed C. took D. found
25. A. to B. as C. on D. for
26. A. hope B. doctor C. miracle D. favor
27. A. small B. bad C. extra D. impossible
28. A. have B. offer C. store D. sell
29. A. sadly B. gently C. strangely D. coldly
30. A. kind-hearted B. well-dressed C. well-behaved D. good-looking
31. A. need B. have C. care D. like
32. A. doctor B. surgeon C. kindness D. operation
33. A. wishes B. savings C. ideas D. suggestions
34. A. since B. as C. but D. after
35. A. exact B. same C. proper D. necessary
36. A. Show B. Help C. Follow D. Take
37. A. help B. encourage C. meet D. persuade
38. A. difficulty B. delay C. result D. charge
39. A. happy B. well C. home D. strong
40. A. faith B. cleverness C. courage D. devotion
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to
celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.
About 3,000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government, among___41.___was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It’s a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. “It is ___42.___(true) an honor to be granted this special privilege,” Zhang said.
To guarantee the___43.___(safe) of the palace, festival organizers___44.___(plan) this year’s Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It’s a fascinating event for visitors to absorb___45.___(they) in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the Palace Museum’s new look lit up social media following Tuesday’s display.
Since he became director of the Palace Museum, Shan Jixiang___46.___(bring) many changes to the world’s___47.___(large) royal complex (建筑群). Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional___48.___(treasure) come alive again. “___49.___matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are___50.___people’s daily lives,” he said.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）。

并在其下面写出修改后的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不记分。

My mother is a pretty woman of long hair. He likes sports and eating. Her most favorite sports is tennis and badminton. She also likes listen to pop music. My mother is a computer engineer who works very hard and does very better in the company. My mother is also concerning about how well I study. She always helps me study and play piano. She is very glad when I made progress. My mother loves me very much. She is one of the best mother in the world.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是John Li，你在英国学习时认识的朋友Daniel即将来苏州中学交换学习，向你咨询具体情况，请给他写一封邮件，内容包括；
1.对你在英国时他给你提供的帮助表示感谢；
2.表示欢迎，并简单介绍在苏州中学学习生活的情况；
3.介绍需要提前做的准备，至少两点；
4.表达祝愿。

注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Daniel,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
John Li
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B
12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C
16. B 17. F 18. E 19. D 20. G
21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. D 39. C 40. A
41. whom
42. truly 43. safety
44. planning
45. themselves
46. has brought
47. largest
48. treasures
49. What 50. to
51.(1). of→with (2). He→She (3).去掉most (4). is→are (5). listen→listening (6). better→well (7). concerning→concerned (8). play后加the (9). made→make
(10). mother→mothers
52.略。