2020年湘潭县第二中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析

2020年湘潭县第二中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Our Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.
Features include:
* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes
* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork
* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)
* Homestay with a local Costa Rican family
* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoods
Our Teaching Methods:
We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlessly
Memorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.
1.What does the program do?
A.It offers weekly Spanish classes
B.It focuses more on outdoor activities
C.It gives teachers a chance to receive training
D.It provides activities about the Spanish culture
2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?
A.Memorizing a larger vocabulary
B.Speaking more in the new language.
C.Mastering more grammar structures
D.Writing stories to share with others
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To employexperienced Spanish teacher
B.To hire foreign volunteers for a program
C.To attract teen foreigners to a program
D.To introduce language learning methods
B
Globally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.
Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a city central shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.
Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones. Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.
4. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?
A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.
B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.
C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.
D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.
5. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?
A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.
B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.
C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.
D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.
6. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?
A. The new challenges of the future.
B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.
C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.
D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.
7. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.
B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.
C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.
D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.
C
When 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. What does the underlined word “conundrum” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Problem.
B. Method.
C. Bond.
D. Decision.
11. 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.
D
Be it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites, one of the most common qualities that people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses through the city.
For some, this energy is defined by the way of life—Shanghai is a city that never sleeps. In the day, the streets arc always bustling with people from all over the world. After all, the city has long been China’s most cosmopolitan city, having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city was forced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War (1840-42).
Shanghai’s ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight, rushing from point to point on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls. Even before the break of dawn, pensioners can be found gathering in parks, ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.
For others, this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has. Indeed, it does not take long for one to realize that Shanghai's charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.
Here, charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings with shimmering glass and metal facades, rustic (质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings. Humble mom-and-pop shops that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion stores selling designer apparel.
One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building in the city — the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui. Measuring a dizzying 632 meters in height, this architectural marvel boasts having the world's highest observation deck within a building or structure. It also comes with the world's fastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.
On the other side of the Huangpu River is where you would find the Bund, which is home to magnificent neoclassical buildings. The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees is to Paris. A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.
Autumn is the best time to experience Shanghai on foot, not merely because the weather is conducive for walking, but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 ful fallen leaves.
12. Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?
A. To make a contrast with pensioners’ biological clock.
B. To illustrate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.
C. To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.
D. To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.
13. Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?
A. The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.
B. The design of the Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.
C. A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.
D. The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.
14. The underlined word “hip” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to________.
A. photographic
B. modest
C. peculiar
D. stylish
15. Which of the following will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?
A. Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.
B. The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.
C. The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.
D. Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.
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We expect the technology in our life to work every time we turn a machine on. It's terrible when they don't work, especially when we don't know how to solve the problem. You turn the machine on,but see the black screen.___16___
A computer screen that doesn't turn on may be a sign of a broken screen or a bad connection between the computer and the monitor（显示器）.Trying another monitor or connecting line is a simple way to see if one or the otheris broken-down.___17___
For windows users，they could face a system files corruption（损坏）. Turning on your computer，you might see the black screen and words on the screen remind you the corruption. In that case，you may need to restart your computer andenter the recovery mode（恢复模式）。

___18___In that case? you need to open the computer case and clean the fan.
___19___Apple's iOS users might need to restart their phones, though the method differs depending on the model. If you are a owner of the iPhone 11 or a newer model，you can press and let go of the volume-up and do the same to the volume-down button, then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
If the problem keeps occurring, you'd better have a professional（专业人员）take a look atit.___20___
A.A choice is to use a DVD.
B.Phone users also face the black screen.
C.What should you do when it happens?
D.If it is useless? you need to do a further check.
E.Another cause might be a problem with the cooling fan.
F.You'd better not deal with it yourself in case your machine is broken.
G.Android users should hold down the power button for about five seconds.
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Both in their seventies, Tububatu and his wife Taoshengchagan live in a village near Badain Jaran,Inner Mongolia. They've been spending every day since they retired in 2002 fighting against____21____. Before Tububatu others had tried but____22____. He just wanted to make a difference. He started by____23____just 50 trees a year, but kept doubling his____24____to the point where he now plants thousands of trees a year.
The retired couple have been slowly growing their little desert forest at their own____25____. so that they live a very____26____life. Even though they mostly plant drought-resistant (抗旱的)types like sacsaoul trees and desert cistanche, they still make sure to____27____them at least once a day to make them grow____28____ Although they’ve been____29____by some neighbors who think their efforts are____30____to fail, they haven’t given up. Over the last 19 years, the couple have planted over 266 hectares of desert and have no____31____of stopping.
Besides____32____the spread of the desert, Tububatu is also making a living by planting, as the desert cistanche is a(n)____33____medicinal plant that can sell for up to 100 yuan per kilogram.
For nearly 20 years Tububatu and his wife have been working hard, and____34____they have planted over 70,000 trees,____35____more than I million yuan of their savings. The____36____conditions have weakened their health and they look____37____than they actually are, but they refuse to____38____their battle against the desert.
The couple have received several____39____and honors from the government over the years, becoming a good____40____for all environmentalists.
21. A. pollution B. poverty C. sandstorm D. hunger
22. A. changed B. finished C. failed D. disappeared
23. A. growing B. buying C. borrowing D. protecting
24. A. ideas B. efforts C. dreams D. difficulties
25. A. expense B. risk C. time D. convenience
26. A. comfortable B. quiet C. happy D. simple
27. A. cut B. cover C. water D. replace
28. A. equally B. quickly C. naturally D. healthily
29. A. cheered up B. laughed at C. picked up D. taken in
30. A. ready B. sure C. early D. final
31. A. plans B. hopes C. chances D. ways
32. A. stressing B. improving C. slowing D. following
33. A. cheap B. ordinary C. useless D. popular
34. A. in the process B. on the other hand C. in other words D. on average
35. A. losing B. spending C. wasting D. collecting
36. A. special B. strange C. different D. terrible
37. A. taller B. dirtier C. thinner D. older
38. A. continue B. abandon C. start D. announce
39. A. cards B. letters C. prizes D. reviews
40. A. model B. role C. family D. lesson
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
Lightning is very common butone of the most powerful weather forces to hit the earth.___41.___(actual) , every second about 100 lightning strikes hit___42.___surface of the earth. In some parts of the world, for example in India, summer lightning storms are very common. With the rainy season___43.___(begin) there, storms often cover most of the country's northern area. Last week in June, the Reuters news agency___44.___( report) lightning strikes killed more than 100 people in two areas of India.
If you are outside,___45.___(expert) say you should take cover,___46.___means finding a safe shelter for protection. During a lightning storm, no place outside is safe. If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to hit you. Most lightning victims (受害者) are in open areas or near a tree.
If you are___47.___(indoor) during a lightning storm, you could still be___48.___danger. Stay off wired phones, computers and other____49.____( equip) that can put you in direct contact with electricity. Avoid any areas with running water and stay away from windows and doors. Specialists at the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that helping lightning strike victims can save their lives.It is safe_____50._____( touch)a lightning strike victim. People struck by lightning do not carry a charge.
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；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Last Saturday , our school organize one-day field trip to Hongxing village. At 8 am, We took the school bus to Hongxing village,that lies in the western suburb of our city.When we arrived in, we were showing around the farm and learned about the modern methods of farming. On the farm, we picked off apples and experienced the happy of harvest. At noon, we tasted local food or experienced local customs. After dinner,they visited the newly-built houses to have good look at the new look of the countryside.
I learned a lot of knowledges that I can't get from the book. And I am extreme surprised at the changes of new countryside construction .
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是学校学生会的一位干部，近来我国河南省多处遭受水灾，请以学生会的名义就环境保护问题给全校学生写一封英文倡议信并刊登在你校英文报上，内容包括：
1.极端天气频繁的原因及其负面影响；
2.提出具体保护环境的措施。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右（开头和结尾均已给出，不计入总词数）；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear teachers and fellow students,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________
Students’ Union
参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C
12. B 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. C 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. F
21. C 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32.
C 33.
D 34. A 35. B 36. D 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. Actually
42. the 43. beginning
44. reported
45. experts
46. which 47. indoors
48. in 49. equipment
50. to touch
51.(1).organize→organized
(2).that→which
(3).去掉arrived后的in
(4).showing→showed/shown
(5).happy→happiness
(6).or→and
(7).they→we
(8).have后加a
(9).knowledges→knowledge
(10).extreme→extremely
52.略。