2020届天津新华中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

2020届天津新华中学高三英语模拟试题及答案
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
A medical capsule robot is a small,often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted. Most models use wireless electronics or magnets or a combination of the two to control the movement of the capsule. Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis, with sensors that “feel,” and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs.
But in practice, Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has found that developing capsule models from scratch (从头开始) is costly, time-consuming and requires advanced skills. “The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,” said Valdastri in an interview. “And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch, which didn’t make sense.”
Since most of the capsules have the same parts of components: a microprocessor, communication submodules, an energy source, sensors, and actuators (致动器), Valdastri and his team made the modular platform in which the pieceswork in concertand can be interchanged with ease. They also developed a flexible board on which the component parts are snapped in like Legos. The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule, down to about 14 mm. Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations. They arranged it all in a free online system. Designers can take the available designs or adapt them to their specific needs.
“Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said.
Now, the team has designed a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding. Researchers at Scotland’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon(结肠). One research group, led by professors at the Institute of Digestive Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong, is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach.
One limitation of Valdastri’s system is that it’s only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to develop their capsules further and make them practical for clinical use.
1. According to the passage, Valdastri and his team created the platform to ________.
A. adopt the latest technologies
B. make their robots dream come true
C. help build specialized capsule robots
D. do preciser observation and diagnosis
2. What does the underlined phrase “work in concert” mean in Para.3?
A. Perform live.
B. Run independently.
C. Act in a cooperative way.
D. Carry on step by step.
3. What can be learnt from the passage?
A. Valdastri’s system can’t provide a complete capsule creation.
B. The modular platform is more useful than a custom approach.
C. The capsules can move in human’s body automatically.
D. It costs more to module the capsules on the board.
B
In the northern part ofAustin there once lived an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family had John Smothers, his wife and their five-year-old daughter.
One night after supper the little girl was ill with a serious stomachache, and John Smothers hurried downtown to get some medicine. He never came back. The mother was very sad over her husband's disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio. The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood. After a few years had rolled around, the little girl also married in time, and she also had a little girl of five years. She still lived in the same house where theydweltwhen her father had left and never returned.
By an unbelievable coincidence her little girl was taken with the same stomachache on the same night of the disappearance of John Smothers, who would now have been her grandfather if he had been alive. “I will go downtown and get some medicine for her,” said John Smith(for it was he whom she had married). “No, no, dear John,” cried his wife. “You, too, might disappear forever, and then forget to come back.” So John Smith did not go, and together they sat by the bedside of little Pansy. After a little while Pansy seemed to grow worse, and John Smith again wanted to go for medicine, but his wife would not let him.
Just then, the door suddenly opened and an old man with long white hair entered the room. “Hello, here is grandpa,” said Pansy. She had recognized him before any of the others. The old man drew a bottle of medicine
from his pocket and gave Pansy a spoonful. She got well immediately. “I was a little late,” said John Smothers, “as I waited for a street car.”
4. What happened after John Smothers disappeared?
A. His daughter took some medicine.
B. His wife left for San Antonio.
C. Pansy immediately had a stomachache.
D. John Smith went for medicine.
5. What does the underlined word “dwelt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Lived.
B. Left.
C. Returned.
D. Married.
6. What is the relationship between John Smothersand Pansy?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Grandfather and granddaughter.
D. Father and son.
7. How could Pansy's mother feel when she saw John Smothers?
A. Worried.
B. Sad.
C. Uninterested.
D. Surprised.
C
It was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a “shelter” on the river bank. His “shelter” was a tarpaulin (油布)tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away. He had been living there for over a month. I never saw him with warm clothing or food. I knew what I wanted to do.
When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed. They said I could be putting myself at risk, taking a box to a homeless person at night! But I knew, in my deep heart, that I would be safe.
I got a box. My parents watched as I added warm gloves, a heavy blanket ... into the box until it was full! Then, I put a Christmas card on top. It said, “Even though we hardly know each other, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!” I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.
My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve. I said he could drive me but he had to stay in the car. He agreed.
I took the box and walked towards his “house”. I called, “Sir, I have a Christmas box for you!”
“Go away!” he shouted.
“Sir,” I repeated.
“Go away!” he shouted.
“Why?” I asked him.
He walked over and I expected to see an angry face. Instead I saw two of the most beautiful, gentle, blue eyes I have ever seen.
“Merry Christmas!” I said.
“Why are you doing this?” he asked.
“Because you matter to me,” I said. With that I gave him the box.
Tears came to his eyes and he thanked me. I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it was filled with gold. I didn’t want to embarrass (使困窘) him by watching him any more so Dad and I left.
8. The underlined word “alarmed” can best be replaced by _____.
A. pleased
B. worried
C. disappointed
D. surprised
9. Why did the author ask his father to stay in the car?
A. Because he wanted to prove he was brave.
B. Because he believed the homeless man was bad.
C. Because he wanted to protect his father from being hurt.
D. Because he didn’t want the homeless man to feel bad.
10. When the homeless man saw the author first, he was _____.
A. quite angry
B. very excited
C. quite puzzled
D. very curious
11. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _____.
A. it is easier said than done
B. poverty is the mother of health
C. where there is a will, there is a way
D. a willing helper doesnot wait until he is asked
D
An ancient tomb was recently discovered in southern Siberia in which there may be treasure, priceless objects, and the 3, 000-year-old remains of an ice mummy.
Swiss scientist Gino Caspari with the University of Bern was looking carefully at the pictures of the area in the Russian Tuva Republic, when he came across what appeared to be a tomb. It is a tomb of the Scythians, an ancient group of Eurasians.
This summer, together with researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Hermitage Museum, a dig at the site not only proved Caspari's idea, but told us the site is the largest and oldest of its kind ever discovered in what's increasingly known as the “Siberian Valley of the Kings.”
While any discovery dating back to a period between the Iron Age and Bronze Age is exciting, it's the nature of this site that makes scientists want to begin carefully clearing away the layers of rock and earth. First, the tomb appears to have never been dug, because it is in a Siberian wetland faraway from the nearest place where people live. Second, and most important, is its possible resting place under a thick layer of permafrost.
“There's permafrost in the area,” Caspari said. “There are really only a handful of permafrost tombs and very few that have not been damaged, where there have been ice mummies in good condition, and all the things in the tomb are untouched.”
While not as large, other tombs discovered in the area have produced fantastical treasures and objects, including thousands of gold objects and other things about the past. By studying all these tombs, researchers hope to have a better understanding of the Scythian people.
Caspari said his team is in a race against time to uncover the tomb and find out its secrets. “We now have to act fast,” he said, “because with the rising temperatures, the permafrost could melt and damage all the things in that tomb. And these are things that are over 3,000 years old, that look like new, like they were put there yesterday.”
12. How did Caspari discover the tomb?
A. By studying pictures.
B. By visiting a Russian area.
C. By talking with Russian researchers.
D. By comparing other scientists,ideas.
13. Why has the tomb remained untouched?
A. It is covered by a lot of rocks.
B. It is well kept by the Scythians.
C. It is too small to draw attention.
D. It is hidden in a wild cold place.
14. Why do scientists want to uncover the tomb?
A. To better protect the tomb.
B. To save the treasures inside.
C. To learn more about the Scythians.
D. To have a good understanding of mummies.
15. Why is Caspari's team racing against time to dig the tomb?
A. The tomb is too old.
B. It is getting hotter and hotter.
C. Some treasures are being damaged.
D. They want to save time for other tombs.
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Home improvement isn't just about adding new value to your property. If you make the right investment decisions, you can also use your home improvement decisions to improve your quality of life.
Common changes like replacing your kitchen and bathroom can be a good idea for some homeowners.____16____If you've been looking for a way to update your property for a while now, we have some fun ideas that could be perfect for your lifestyle.
Convert your garage into an entertainment room
Converting your garage into an entertainment room is much easier than you'd think. Make sure you do your research and find out whether you need planning permission before you get started. Once you're finished with the paperwork side of things, you can speak to professionals like joiners, builders, and electricians to help you bring your ideas to life.____17____
Transform your garden
____18____However, these days, there are more ways to update them than ever before. You could install your very own summer house, complete with a hot tub where you and your friends can relax all through the summer and winter months. Alternatively, if you have the space, you could look into creating a bricked-out space where you can build your own pizza oven for cooking in the sun with your family.
____19____
Having funky home lifts are becoming increasingly attractive as a unique home improvement option for these days. They're great for making your property seem more stylish and luxurious, plus they're convenient for people of all ages. For young families, a lift is a great way to get around the house when cleaning or carry things upstairs without risking a fall.____20____Today's modern designs ensure that you can get something a lot more attractive than your standard stair lift.
A. Install a home elevator
B. Replace elevator with stairs
C. However, others like to get a little more creative with their home improvement strategies.
D. When making home improvements, a lot of people forget all about the outdoors.
E. As you get older, you can use it to avoid the risk of tripping and falling down the stairs.
F. This is the perfect way to create some extra space in your property, and spend more time doing the things you love.
G. It would be to get in from a long day of work, and use the elevator to get upstairs, rather than trudging up there yourself.
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For a long time, a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1stin the class whenever he wanted to, while he himself failed to: he only ranked 21st.
At home, he asked his Mom, “Mom, am I more___21___than others? I feel I am obedient (听话的) and as careful as him, but___22___I always fall behind?” Hearing the words, Mom was aware that her son began to___23___the sense of self-respect, which was now being injured by the ranking system.___24___at him, she went wordless, not knowing___25___to explain.
In another test, the son ranked 17th, while his deskmate remained 1st. Back home he___26___the same question. Mom really wanted to inform his son that___27___differs, which means that students ranking 1stare supposed to be cleverer than normal ones.___28___, was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly___29___about? Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.
How to answer her son’s question? There were times when she felt an urge to equivocate (搪塞), “ You are too lazy. You are not as hard working as others…” but she stopped___30___imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings. She thought it___31___to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.
Time passing swiftly, the son___32___primary school. Despite studying harder and better, he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate. To show her pride of him, Mom decided to___33___him to the sea. During the trip, she managed to give an answer.
Now, the son no longer worries about his___34___, and there are no boring guys who would inquire his rankings in primary school, because,___35___the 1stranking, he was admitted toTsinghuaUniversity. Back home in winter vacation, he was invited to___36___the students and parents in his high school. In the speech, he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood, “… When my mother and I were sitting on the___37___, she pointed to the front and said, ‘Do you see the sea birds struggling for food over there? When the waves come near, little birds can rise___38___while “awkward” seagulls will take more time to complete the process. However, have you noticed birds that finally fly___39___the endless ocean are none other than the “awkward” seagulls?’” The speech___40___many mothers present to tears, including his mother.
21. A. considerate B. careless C. stupid D. clever
22. A. what if B. how come C. how about D. what for
23. A. lose B. have C. win D. beat
24. A. Shouting B. Glaring C. Staring D. Pointing
25. A. which B. why C. when D. how
26. A. raised B. met C. answered D. solved
27. A. intelligence B. right C. knowledge D. strength
28. A. Therefore B. Instead C. Thus D. However
29. A. enthusiastic B. curious C. crazy D. clear
30. A. if B. before C. unless D. when
31. A. cruel B. important C. disappointed D. necessary
32. A. attended B. started C. finished D. entered
33. A. direct B. take C. bring D. push
34. A. homework B. belongings C. health D. rankings
35. A. in B. about C. with D. on
36. A. teach B. deliver C. address D. face
37. A. floor B. road C. bank D. beach
38. A. quickly B. suddenly C. slowly D. sharply
39. A. into B. through C. across D. throughout
40. A. made B. moved C. impressed D. inspired
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
The horse-head bronze statue lost from Yuanmingyuan in 1860____41.____(return) to the site of the former royal resort last Tuesday.
The statue was one of 12 Chinese zodiac animals(生肖). But they____42.____(rob) by the invading English and French forces in 1860. Yuanmingyuan was also destroyed at that time.
The horse-head statue is so far the first animal-head statue____43.____(come ) back to Yuanmingyuan,____44.____was donated by the lateMacaubusinessman Stanley Ho to the country last year, and the National Cultural Heritage Administration recently handed it over____45.____the administration of Yuanmingyuan ruins.
The statue will be____46.____(regular) displayed in theZhengjueTemplearea. The temple is one of a few____47.____(site) that generally remain complete to date. More than 10 million yuan ($1.52 million) was spent by the Haidian district government to improve facilities to ensure its____48.____(safe).
Seven of the 12 statues____49.____(include) the horse have returned toChina, and the rest six are now
housed in_____50._____National Museum of China.
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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

My classmates and I was to graduate the next month. We were determined to do something. Before a heated discussion, we decided on making a video to record our experiences at school.
It took us a whole week to collect materials, during that time we interviewed our teachers and took photo of every aspect of school life. The editing part was not easily. We discussed what to put it into the video. Although we had difficulty in do this, the video turned out perfect. Several days late, when the video was played at the graduation ceremony, it was well received. The teachers and students share a great time. That surely gave us sense of achievement.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
1.简要描述图片；
2.针对此种情况发表您的观点。

参考答案
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
16. C 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. E
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. A 32.
C 33. B 34.
D 35. C 36. C 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. B
41. returned
42. were robbed
43. to come
44. which 45. to
46. regularly
47. sites 48. safety
49. including
50. the
51.(1).was→were
(2).Before→After
(3).that→which
(4).photo→photos
(5).easily→easy
(6).去掉it
(7).do→doing
(8).late→later
(9).share→shared
(10).sense前加a 52.略。