2020届江西宜春中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析

2020届江西宜春中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
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
A 21-year-old female student has become the youngest womanever to be elected as Mayor (市长) after first entering politics to campaign about food.
Labor Party (工党) member Rosie Corrigan was elected as Mayor of Selby a market town in North Yorkshire, on Monday. The student’s election was unchallenged to the mayoralty, following a year serving as deputy mayor. Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at theUniversityofHull. A political activist since secondary school, lifelong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious. As a member of the UK Youth Parliament, she co-founded the Selby Youth council, and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate (候选人) aged just 18.
Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political awareness in the youth of Selby. By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected inUKhistory, Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views. “It’s an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,” Corrigan told a newspaper. “I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”
The politics student’s election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career, including thebackingof former deputy Prime Minister (副首相) John Prescott. Simon Darvill said in an interview, “I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”
1. Which statement is true according to Paragraph 2?
A. Corrigan is new to the political scene of Selby.
B. Corrigan became interested in politics in childhood.
C. Corrigan has been living in Selby since she was born.
D. Corrigan founded the Selby Youth council by herself.
2. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A. Corrigan plans to further her time in office by at least a year.
B. The people of Selby are passive and have out-of-date views.
C. Corrigan is the youngest person ever elected inUKhistory.
D. Corrigan intends to increase Selby’s youth’spolitical involvement.
3. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “backing” in Paragraph 4?
A. Approval
B. Appreciation
C. Praise
D. Support
B
Ivy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States. These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country. There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League. These schools are Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania. Of all institutions of higher learning, these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation.
The term “Ivy League” came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. At the time, the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball. Although the term “Ivy League” was not created until the 1950s, many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636, when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.
Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite, there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years. The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games. The popularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales. There have also been academic rivalries between schools. Mostly, these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates, which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships, and what famous graduates have come from each school.
Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important. All carry a certain reputation with them, and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields, making them some of the most sought-after schools in the world. Their admission process is very selective, which helps the schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest. Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools, including recent presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite. Often, companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees, usually preferred by law firms, medical facilities, and large corporations. It has long beencovetedto have earned a degree from an Ivy League school. Today, the Ivy League schools are still
excellent in both academia and in sports, and they have left a legacy of higher education with an exceptional track record and reputation to go along with them.
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.
B. Ivy League schools didn’t come into existence until the 1950s.
C. Ivy League schools do not compete with each other within the league.
D. Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law fields.
5. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The history of the Ivy League
B. The rivalry of the Ivy League
C. The accomplishments and cultural impacts of the Ivy League
D. The future development of the Ivy League
6. Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are only for the wealthy and elite?
A. Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.
B. Because they have selective admission process to help ensure the quality of their students.
C. Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.
D. Because manycompanies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees.
7. What does the underlined word “coveted” in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. advocated
B.Desired
C. restricted
D. sponsored
C
When Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.
Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.
But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know
what e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.
Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-off center for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.
For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”
8. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?
A. The littering of e-waste.
B. The recycling of plastic.
C. The change of environment.
D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.
9. What did Alex do to start the project?
A. Set up WIN.
B. Collect information.
C. Ask friends for help.
D. The overuse of old computer.
10. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?
A. Traditional.
B. Competitive.
C. Scientific.
D. Convenient.
11. What message does the story convey?
A. There is no end to perfection.
B. success comes through failure.
C. Every positive attitude has a reward.
D. young people can make a big difference.
D
Even as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.
“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of
its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.
The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.
In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.
Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.
The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.
12. According to Chris Urmson, __________.
A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humans
B. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderly
C. software and sensors are vital for self-driving cars
D. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars
13. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.
A. many traffic accidents are caused by human error
B. some people can’t drive because of illness or age
C. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the future
D. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams
14. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.
A. given
B. claimed
C. awarded
D. prohibited
15. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?
A. Objective.
B. Indifferent.
C. Subjective.
D. Favorable.
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
Four habits of happy people
While the recent research has shown that about 60 percent of our baseline (基本) level of happiness is probably genetically determined, it means 40 percent is under our control. You can’t go back and get new genes.___16___. Here are the good habits of happy people.
·Spend time outside. If you can clock 20 minutes a day outside, studies show you’ll not only maintain a better mood, but your mind will be more open and you’ll improve your working memory._____17_____.
·Exercise regularly. All exercise releases endorphins (脑内肽) in your brain, and if you work out regularly, this mood boosts（增强）even carries over to non-workout days._____18_____. Mood stays about the same on days they don’t.
____19____. A study has confirmed that when people actively try to be happy, they raisetheir baseline moods, making them feel happier than those who do not try. In the study, two sets of participants listened to “happy” music. Those who actively tried to feel happier reported the highest level of positive mood afterwards.·Care for others._____20_____. Volunteer work is good for both mental and physical health. People of all ages who volunteer are happier and experience better physical health and less depression.
A.Exercise is easy to do.
B.Put effort into being happy.
C.People around you impact your mood.
D.Sunshine and fresh air make you feel good too.
E.But you can start a good morning over with a new attitude.
F.People who spend time every month helping others are happier.
G.On exercise days, people’s mood is significantly improved after exercising.
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Tim Ma's parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s. They opened a___21___. It was a failure. However, they found___22___in computers and engineering in America. In part because of their own___23___Ma's parents hoped he would study to become an engineer.
They wanted___24___security for their child.
Growing up, Ma considered many___25___,like writer, fireman, even president. But he had a sense early on. He didn't want to be a(n)___26___.
Ma did well in math and science classes in high school. And he___27___choosing to study electrical engineering in college. Several engineering jobs later, though, Ma had a(n)___28___of heart.
His parents could not understand why he would want to___29___such a good job to open a restaurant. They had worked long hours___30___their own restaurant still failed. But Ma remained___31___. He was going to do things differently from his parents. He was able to learn from their one major___32___as restaurant owners - they knew very little about the art of cooking. Their chef___33___and opened a Chinese restaurant across the street which really put them in a bad situation.
So, at age 30, Ma left engineering and returned to school -cooking school. He received training in___34___cooking. In 2009, Ma opened his first restaurant, Maple Avenue, in Virginia. The restaurant___35___excellent cuisine.
At Maple Avenue, Ma worked long hours, seven days a week. His long hours___36___.
Ma opened his fourth restaurant last year, Kyirisan in Washington, D.C. He___37___his training in French cooking with his Chinese heritage (传承)to create___38___dishes.
“Kyirisan's success is due to the___39___menu and food”, Ma says. But a lot of it just comes from “pure hard___40___” .
21. A. company B. school C. hospital D. restaurant
22. A. interest B. help C. success D.progress
23. A. feelings B. manners C. predictions D. experiences
24. A. financial B. personal C. physical D. psychological
25. A. plans B. ideas C. measures D. professions
26. A. doctor B. chef C. engineer D. teacher
27. A. ended up B. gave up C. set about D. carried on
28. A. operation B. change C. peace D. attack
29. A. choose B. win C. quit D. get
30. A. though B. but C. if D. so
31. A. certain B. silent C. calm D. anxious
32. A. habit B. practice C. point D. mistake
33. A. came B. left C. escaped D. cheated
34. A. Chinese B. American C. French D. Mexican
35. A. serves B. studies C. promotes D. develops
36. A. took off B. paid off C. ran out D. worked out
37. A. mixed B. improved C. simplified D. ignored
38. A. local B. new C. strange D. traditional
39. A. abundant B. main C. simple D. creative
40. A. life B. challenge C. work D. status
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
As a player, Lang Ping brought____41.____and glory to her country. As a coach, she led the China women’s volleyball team to____42.____at world championships and the Olympics. As a person, Lang Ping is loved by fans at home and____43.____. When the Chinese team was___44.___for the 2015 World Cup, her determination was tested. The team that Lang Ping had built was falling____45.____. One of the best players had been____46.____, and the team captain had to leave because of heart problems. Losing two important players was a big challenge,_____47._____Lang Ping did not lose heart. She had faced difficulties____48.____, and she knew that her young players could win if they____49.____together as a team. Two weeks later, they were world_____50._____! Then in 2016, Lang Ping led her volleyball team to Olympic gold in Brazil.
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.短文改错
In recently years, the sandstorm in the northern part of China has become more and more common natural disaster. The strong wind blows up some sand, making them difficult for people to go out. Sandstorms are cause by a variety of reason. First, in the past, people feed a great number of sheep. As a result, the sheep ate so many grass that the land turned into deserts. Second, people were not concerning about protecting forests, and cut down many trees, that caused the loss of soil. When it comes to improve the situation, the government starts to stress at the importance of the environment. I believe final the problem will be solved in the near future.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的新西兰好友Lucy打算来中国学习中医，发邮件向你询问中医的有关情况，请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.简要介绍中医；
3.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。

Dear Lucy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. A 9. B 10. C 11. D
12. C 13. D 14. A 15. A
16. E 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. F
21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 32.
D 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C
41. hono(u)r
42. medals 43. abroad
44. preparing
45. apart 46. injured
47. but 48. before
49. worked 50. champions
51.(1). become后加a
(2). them→it
(3). reason→reasons
(4). feed→fed
(5). many→much
(6). concerning→concerned
(7). that→which
(8). improve→improving
(9). at去掉
(10). final→finally
52.略。