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2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷(附详解) 必考经典试题

2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷(附详解) 必考经典试题

2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷(详解)一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,每小题2分,共30分)1.Mama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mamasays all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa. fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don't breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. All the birds flew away. "I must warn Papa, " I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified. I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck's lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.Suddenly, Papa's face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, "Oh, Iris, you saved me!"A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)A.Brave and calm.B.Experienced and confident.C.Adventurous and careful.D.Fearless and sympathetic.(4)(1)(2)(3)(4)【答案】(1)(2)【解析】Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?It describes a problem the characters must solve.It establishes the setting where the story takes place.It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.It explains the motivations for the characters' later actions.Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?He was trying to get to his truck.He needed to prepare the field for harvest.He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.He planned to bring in the catle before the storm.How did Iris save her father?By waming him to run away.By turning on the truck's lights.By guiding him towards the shelter.By screaming his name at the top of her voice.Which of the following words best describe Iris?BCCA推理判断题。

广州市2020届高三年级英语一模试题(含答案)

广州市2020届高三年级英语一模试题(含答案)

广州市2020届高三年级一模试题英语本试卷共10 页,满分120 分。

考试用时120 分钟。

注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上,并用2B铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号及试卷类型(B)。

因听力另考,试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。

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第二部分阅读理解( 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. All the birds flew away. “I must warn Papa,” I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified, I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck’s lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, “Oh, Iris, you saved me!”Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.21. What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?A. It describes a problem the characters must solve.B. It establishes the setting where the story takes place.C. It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.D. It explains the motivations for the characters’ la ter actions.22. Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?A. He was trying to get to his truck.B. He needed to prepare the field for harvest.C. He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.D. He planned to bring in the cattle before the storm.23. How did Iris save her father?A. By warning him to run away.B. By turning on the truck’s lights.C. By guiding him towards the shelter.D. By screaming his name at the top of her voice.24. Which of the following words best describe Iris?A. Brave and calm.B. Experienced and confident.C. Adventurous and careful.D. Fearless and sympathetic.B25. What is true about the Milky Way?A. There are only stars inside it.B. There is a black hole at its center.C. It’s the biggest spiral galaxy in the universe.D. It takes 100,000 years to get there from Earth.26. Which of the following is the main factor in categorizing galaxies?A. Shape.B. Size.C. Number of stars.D. Distance from the sun.27. Which of the following galaxies can be classified as irregular?A. Whale Galaxy — similar to the Milky Way both in size and shape.B. Cygnus A (3C 405) Galaxy — the brightest egg shape we can observe.C. Cigar Galaxy — long and narrow galaxy that looks like an ashy cloud.D. Sunflower Galaxy — galaxy with multiple arms radiating from its bright core.CThe Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could make huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Chang’an (known today as Xi’an), the early Han capital. Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China’s northwestern provinces. After this, they woul d face the Gobi Desert, arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day’s journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran, Turkey, and finally Europe. Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils.28. The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ________.A. making huge profitsB. traveling the Silk RoadC. exchanging goods and ideasD. connecting different civilizations29. Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?A. The desert’s surface was easier to walk on.B. Camels for transportation were easier to find.C. It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.D. There were more natural water sources available.30. What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?A. Travelers were offered free accommodation.B. They were located around the edges of the desert.C. Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.D. They were shared by travelers from different countries.31. What is the passage mainly about?A. The origins of the Silk Road.B. The benefits of the Silk Road.C. The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.D. The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.DLet’s begin with the story: King Hiero contracts the ancient Greek polymath Archimedes (阿基米德) to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water, the more water is displaced—making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Realizing he has hit upon a method to determine whether the King’s crown was made of gold or silver, the young Greek leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying “Eureka! Eureka!” Or, transla ted: “I’ve found it! I’ve found it!”Too bad, however, Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way.First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy (浮力). The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture. “Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong,” says Chris Schmitt, a mathematician at the University of Berlin and a self-described Archimedes fan. “The method attributed to Archimedes in the story works in theory so it sounds right, but when you actually try it, you find that the real world gets in the way.”In fact, Schmitt is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought, “That can’t be right.” As Galileo wrote, Archimedes could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale. In fact, the surface tensi on of water can make the volume of a light object like a crown immeasurable. “There may be some truth to it,” Schmitt adds. “Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery concerning buoyance, not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets naked.”Much like Newton’s apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. The suspect foundations of the eureka moment take nothing away from the word’s ability to uniquely and concisely convey the flash of inspiration.32. According to the first paragraph, how would Archimedes measure the volume of the crown?A. He would weigh himself with and without the crown.B. He would weigh the crown first and then put it into water.C. He would go to the public baths wearing the crown on his head.D. He would sink the crown into water and measure the water displaced.33. What did Galileo probably think of the naked-Archimedes eureka story?A. He believed the word “eureka” was said in another situation.B. He suspected Archimedes didn’t run through the street naked.C. He doubted Archimedes carried out the experiment independently.D. He thought Archimedes would not have used the method described.34. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?A. The word “eureka” is still widely used today.B. The word “eureka” is now a formal scientific term.C. Most people accept the authenticity of the original story.D. People are still inspired by the achievements of Archimedes.35. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the famous scientist Archimedes.B. To examine the credibility of the eureka story.C. To explain how the word “eureka” was created.D. To urge people not to use the word “eureka” anymore.第二节( 共5小题; 每小题2分,满分10分)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届广州中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析

2020届广州中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析

2020届广州中学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AWashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1. Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour2. Which tour lasts longest?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour3. Where will you read this text most likely?A. In a guidebook.B. In a magazine.C. In a newspaper.D. On the Internet.BHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much for your kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”4. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.5. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.6. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.7. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.CExperts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at the hospital, said, “His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.”The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which was really quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of being blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr Denize Atan, “That means he can’t drive and would find it reallyarduousto read, watch TV or recognize faces.”Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “It’s best not to be anxious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.” She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eating healthily. “It’s much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said, adding that too manycertain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you don’t want to overdo it.”8. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.D. The cause of the boy’s disease is unknown.9. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?A. To improve his poor diet.B. To get some help to lose weight.C. To be treated for his discomfort.D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.10. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Important.B. Easy.C. Necessary.D. Difficult.11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.B.Suggestions for the boy’s family to care for him.C. Advice for parents worried about picky eating.D. Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.DOver the years, NASA has successfully sent several rovers (飞行器) to Mars. While the science laboratories continue to provide important information on the Red Planet, they keep the space exploration rovers staying closeto the original landing place.To get a more comprehensive (详尽的) view of Mars, the US Space Agency plans to make a small test helicopter with the Mars 2020 Rover, which will be sent off in July 2020.The football-sized “marscopter” weighs about four pounds.It can fly at about ten times the speed of helicopters on Earth. The light weight and fast speed are important for the helicopter to be able to fly in the thin Mars atmosphere, which is about just one percent of that of Earth. “To make it fly in that thin Mars atmosphere, we had to make everything ready, and make it as light as possible while being as strong and powerful as it can possibly be. “Mimi Aung, Mars helicopter project manager, said in a meeting.Upon landing on the Red Planet, the Mars 2020 Rover will find a proper location to send of the helicopter. The helicopter will start with a short climb, no higher than 10 feet, and hover (盘旋) for just 30 seconds before landing back on the Mars surface. If all goes well, five more flights of longer distances, for 90 seconds each, will be conducted over the next 30 days. The short journeys will be recorded by a small camera and sent back to the scientists on Earth.If the plan goes on well, the first helicopter to fly in another world, will open up a whole new way to explore Mars. The Mars helicopter's first flight will be a great invention. For those of us whose research is about flight, that would be a wonderful, historic moment.12. To fly in thin Mars atmosphere,we should make the helicopter_______.A. strong and heavyB. heavy and fastC. light and fastD. strong and slow13. How many times will the helicopter fly?A. Three timesB. Four timesC. Five timesD. Six times14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It’s interesting to fly in another world.B. I' s important to fly in another world.C. The plan to fly the helicopter goes on well.D. The helicopters first flight is successful.15. What may be the best title for the passage?A. To send a helicopter to Mars in 2020B. To send a rover to Mars in 2020C. To live in the thin Mars atmosphereD. To send back records to scientists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广州天河区高三一模英语【试卷+答案】

2020广州天河区高三一模英语【试卷+答案】

(本大题共15小题,每小题2分,共30分)2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷一、阅读理解1.Mama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says allthe dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have towash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa. fears the dust fromthe road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don't breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home andhelp Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky.After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in theyard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud ofdust. All the birds flew away. "I must warn Papa, " I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, Igently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voicewould lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified. I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, Igroped my way toward the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck's lights onand off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. ThenI pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strengthin my arms.Suddenly, Papa's face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief.He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms andsaid, "Oh, Iris, you saved me!"A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)A.Brave and calm.B.Experienced and confident.C.Adventurous and careful.D.Fearless and sympathetic.(4)Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door,opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?It describes a problem the characters must solve.It establishes the setting where the story takes place.It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.It explains the motivations for the characters' later actions.Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?He was trying to get to his truck.He needed to prepare the field for harvest.He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.He planned to bring in the catle before the storm.How did Iris save her father?By waming him to run away.By turning on the truck's lights.By guiding him towards the shelter.By screaming his name at the top of her voice.Which of the following words best describe Iris?2.The Milky Way is only one galaxy among afew hundred million galaxies in ouruniverse (each with hundreds of billions ofstars.)Galaxies are huge groupings of stars, planets, gas, and dust. Our sun is in the MILKY WAYgalaxy, which measures about 100, 000 light-years across. That long thin milky bright shape across the middle of the night sky is made up of about several billion stars in our galaxy. Our galaxy is a spiral (旋转的) galaxy. but there are other types.SPIRAL GALAXY: galaxies that have spiral arms that emerge from the center. Our solar system is located on one of the arms of the Milky Way galaxy. Our galaxy has a hugeblack hole at its center that billions of stars revolve around.A.B.C.D.(1)A.Shape.B.Size.C.Number of stars.D.Distance from the sun.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)ELLIPTICAL GALAXY: shaped like a huge egg. The stars in these galaxies tend to be very old. Furthermore, the old stars in ellipticals tend to be yellow and reddish, whichaccording to our understanding of stellar evolution, means they are smaller, dimmerstars.IRREGULAR GALAXY: There are many other shapes of galaxies that aren't spiral or elliptical. They all fit into the irregular category. Like the Large and Small MagellanicClouds, they have rather unusual-looking shapesWhat is true about the Milky Way?There are only stars inside it.There is a black hole at its center.It's the biggest spiral galaxy in the universe.It takes 100, 000 years to get there from Earth.Which of the following is the main factor in categorizing galaxies?Which of the following galaxies can be classified as irregular?Whale Galaxy—similar to the Milky Way both in size and shape.Cygnus A (3C 405)Galaxy—the brightest egg shape we can observe.Cigar Galaxy—long and narrow galaxy that looks like an ashy cloud.Sunflower Galaxy—galaxy with multiple arms radiating from its bright core.3.The Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world.This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could seek huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Chang'an (known today as Xi'an ), the early Han capital.Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China's northwestern provinces. After this, they would face the Gobi Desert,arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.A.making huge profitsB.traveling the Silk RoadC.exchanging goods and ideasD.connecting different civilizations(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.D.(3)A.B.C.D.(4)So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day's journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran. Turkey, and finally Europe, Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils.The underlined word "it" in the first paragraph refers to .Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?The desert's surface was easier to walk on.Camels for transportation were easier to find.It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.There were mere natural water sources available.What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?Travelers were offered free accommodation.They were located around the edges of the desert.Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.They were shared by travelers from different countries.What is the passage mainly about?The origins of the Silk Road.The benefits of the Silk Road.The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.4.Let's begin with the story: King Hiero contracts the ancient Greek polymathArchimedes (阿基米德) to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water; the more water is displaced—making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Realizing he has hit upon a method to determine whether the King's crown was made of gold or silver; the young Greek leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying "Eureka! Eureka!" Or, translated: "I've found it! I've found it!"A.B.C.D.(1)A.B.C.D.(2)A.B.C.(3)Too bad, however, Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way.First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy (浮力). The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture. "Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong, " says Chris Schmitt, a mathematician at the University of Berlin and a self-described Archimedes fan. "The method attributed to Archimedes in the story works in theory so it sounds right, but when you actually try it, you find that the real world gets in the way."In fact, Schmitt is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought, "That can't be right." As Galileo wrote, Archimedes could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale. In fact, the surface tension of water can make the volume of a light object like a crown immeasurable."There may be some truth to it, " Schmitt adds. "Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery concerning buoyance, not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets naked."Much like Newton's apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. The suspect foundations of the eureka moment take nothing away from the word's ability to uniquely and concisely convey the flash of inspiration.According to the first paragraph, how would Archimedes measure the volume of thecrown?He would weigh himself with and without the crown.He would weigh the crown first and then put it into water.He would go to the public baths wearing the crown on his head.He would sink the crown into water and measure the water displaced.What did Galileo probably think of the naked-Archimedes eureka story?He believed the word "eureka" was said in another situation.He suspected Archimedes didn't run through the street naked.He doubted Archimedes carried out the experiment independently.He thought Archimedes would not have used the method described.What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?The word "eureka" is still widely used today.The word "eureka" is now a formal scientific term.Most people accept the authenticity of the original story.D.A.B.C.D.(4)People are still inspired by the achievements of Archimedes.What is the purpose of this text?To introduce the famous scientist Archimedes.To examine the credibility of the eureka story.To explain how the word "eureka" was created.To urge people not to use the word "eureka" anymore.二、七选五(本大题共5小题,每小题2分,共10分)5. A.B.C.Leonardo da Vinci and NatureIn the modern world, art and science are two very separate activities, but in Leonardo's time they were closely connected. Science meant mathematics and medical studies. 1 Mathematics included practical work like surveying land for making maps as well as measuring the movements of the stars in the sky. An artist might need to measure the different parts of the body. He could also use mathematics to place things in relationship to each other in a drawing or painting so the scene looked correct. 2Mathematics was also connected to music because musical sounds have a fixed relationship with each other that can be described in numbers 3 More than this, though,Leonardo believed that numbers were a part of all things in the world, including music, and he said that "without them nothing can be done.""Nature has kindly given us things everywhere to copy, " wrote Leonardo. In all his activities, Leonardo was trying to discover the rules that control nature. In his search for those rules, he looked very carefully at a lot of examples and details. Actual experience was more important to him than opinion, and he worked from facts to ideas 4 His purpose was to examine the world so he could copy it in beautiful paintings and sculptures. He also wanted to learn from the clever solutions of nature.5 His quick little sketches, often done while wandering outside, helped him to catch a movement or a shape. More careful drawings would be done at a desk with a pen and ruler. In July 2001, a small drawing by Leonardo was sold for $12 million, It was the most expensive drawing in the world.Leonardo was always drawing.How could these be connected with art?Leonardo's ideas were vastly ahead of his time.D. E. F. G.Mathematicians and doctors worked to discover the unknown.Above all, Leonardo wanted to understand how and why things worked.You will see a good example of such positioning in the painting of The Last Supper. Leonardo himself was a very good musician and liked to play an instrument and sing.三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,每小题1.5分,共30分)6.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Throughout my life, I was never very athletic. I wasn't really into 1 , sports or conflict.The only 2 I enjoyed were 3 things like watching TV and playing computer games. It was during my junior year in high school that I realized I needed a 4 . My friends were joining the long distance running club and 5 me to do it also. At my school, there were no qualification 6 ; every student was accepted.As everyone gathered around on the first day of practice, the 7 announced it was time for "warm-up". I imagined the warm-up would be a 8 jog around the 400-metre track.I soon 9 it was a 1-km run. After completing the run, I was 10 ! I wondered, "If that's warm-up, what's next? " The 11 workout for the day was a 5-km run, which I mostly walked. When I came home, I really considered 12 However, I 13 myself to keep at it and try harder.Of course, there was no real improvement 14 . I always came in last during practice and the first few 15 . As days and weeks went on, I really tried my best. During practice, I would always keep at the 16 of the group; the fastest, more 17 runners were always ahead, while the laziest were behind. As the result of my 18 ,warm-up became a real warm-up. The 5-km runs transformed into an 19 day of practice. And I was no longer last in anything we did. For a former couch potato, like me, this was a(n) 20 .A.rulesB.artspetitionD.schoolworkA.proceduresB.activitiesC.lessonsD.programsA.endlessB.pointlessC.importantD.challengingA.changeB.restC.teamD.resultA.accompaniedB.assistedC.requiredD.invitedA.trialsB.alternativesC.opportunitiesD.reasonspetitorB.coachC.reporterD.refereeA.hardB.boringC.practicalD.casualA.decidedB.suspectedC.realizedD.agreed10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.A.sent off B.taken away C.turned down D.worn out A.real B.best C.expected D.funplainingB.quittingC.cryingD.refreshing A.convinced B.taught C.sent D.helpedA.actuallyB.graduallyC.separatelyD.instantly A.performances B.presentations C.races D.stepsA.middleB.topC.frontD.bottomA.popularB.confidentC.seriousD.relaxed A.inspiration B.determination C.loyalty D.contribution A.unimaginable B.avoidable C.easy D.optional A.exception B.example C.promotion D.success四、在空白处填写适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式(本大题共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)7.The novel coronavirus, now officially named Covid-19, is a new 1 (ill)andscientists are still studying the best ways to control it. Defeating Covid-19, 2 , is not only the job of scientists and doctors. People have an important role to play in the battle. The best way to help prevent the virus 3 (spread)is by protecting yourself and staying healthy.Scientists are now sure that Covid-19 is passed between people through coughing and sneezing. The virus travels through the air and can be breathed in by people nearby. It may also land 4 surfaces such as tables and chairs. If these surfaces 5 (touch), the virus may be on your hands. Touching your eyes or mouth with 6 (wash)hands can let the virus enter your body.7 (protect)yourself and others, wear a mask at all times when out in public. Thisstops healthy people from breathing in Covid-19 and 8 (reduce)the amount of the virus ill people send into the air. Most importantly, wash your hands carefully and frequently, especially 9 you are outside your home.Covid-19 is undoubtedly a serious social challenge, but if we all contribute and behave 10 (responsible), it is one that we can overcome.五、短文改错(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)8.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。

2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷-答案

2020年广东广州高三一模英语试卷-答案

2020年⼴东⼴州⾼三⼀模英语试卷(答案)⼀、阅读理解1.(1)(2)(3)(4)(1)(2)(3)(4)【解析】BCCA推理判断题。

根据第⼀段中Mama says all the dust is due to the drought.妈妈说所有的灰尘都是⼲旱造成的。

和第⼆段when the air is so bad that they close the school, 在空⽓很糟糕的⽇⼦⾥,他们会关闭学校。

可知 "我"居住的环境空⽓是很恶劣的,经常会有沙尘暴,所以⼀、⼆段主要是讲述了故事发⽣的背景。

故选B 。

细节理解题。

根据第三段第⼆句:After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard.可知爸爸是去⽥野⾥照看看牲⼝,故答案为C 。

细节理解题。

根据倒数第三段描述:⾸先,我试着把卡⻋的灯打开和关闭,希望爸爸会看到它们闪烁,但沙尘暴遮住了光线。

然后我⼀遍⼜⼀遍地按喇叭,好让爸爸听到。

我⼀直按,直到我的胳膊没有⼒⽓了。

可知作者是引导他⾛回⻋上。

故选C 。

推理判断题。

根据第三段最后⼀句:To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed o ff to the field.为了避免她惊慌失措,我温和地告诉费伊回到她安全的地⽅,然后前往现场。

可知作者是遇事是冷静的。

倒数第三段中Although I was terri fied. I refused to turn back. 尽管我很害怕。

我拒绝回头。

可知作者是勇敢的。

故答案为A 。

2.(1)(2)(3)(1)【解析】AAD更多资料请微信搜索“授课神器”获取(2)(3)细节理解题。

广东省2020年高考英语一模试卷含答案

广东省2020年高考英语一模试卷含答案

高考英语一模试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题,共30.0分)AThe Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)is one of the world's largest and finest art museums.Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.The Temple of DendurThis 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River,surrounded by a wall that no longer exists.But you can still peek through the gateway.Whose "house" is this?It's not for people.It's for gods.Can you identify them?They face out.A king faces in,bringing offerings.MetSpeaksBringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject,MetSpeaks features lectures,discussions,talks,films,and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met's exhibitions and permanent collection.Program times,audiences,and topics vary.Time to SketchSettle down for a few minutes,pick something in this gallery,and have fun drawing it.Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch.You'll be surprised at how much more you notice,thanks to exploring art by sketching.MetAccessMake the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities.Program times,audiences,and topics vary .Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks,download the Access Calendar (PDF),or call 212-650-2010 or emailaccess@metmuseum.org.AdmissionFee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.Recommended FeeAdults﹩25Seniors (65 and older)﹩17Students﹩12Members (Join Now)FreeChildren under 12 (accompanied by an adult)Free1.How much is recommended to pay for 3 adult and 2 student visitors?______A. ﹩111B. ﹩99C. ﹩87D. ﹩1032.What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?______A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.B. A king faces out,bringing offerings in the temple.C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in.D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.3.Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?______A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.D. You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information.BYouth football team members rescued more than two weeks after sudden flooding trapped them in a cave in Thailand are now being well looked after at a hospital in the northern city of Chiang Rai.In addition to treating the boys for potential body fluid loss,inadequate nutrition and lack of oxygen,their doctors also plan to closely monitor them for symptoms of diseases that may have been infected by animals living in the cave."The next step is to make sure those kids and their families are safe,because living in a cave provides a different environment,which might contain animals that could transmit…disease ," said the local hospital.The boys and their family members have been told to watch for symptoms such as headache,nausea(反胃),muscle pain or difficulty breathing,the reports added.Yet based on the location where the boys were trapped-more than four kilometers from the cave complex's main entrance,past some fully submerged passages-and the fact they have been swimming out wearing full scuba face masks,it seems unlikely that they were living with bats in the cave or breathed in bat-associated bacteria during their rescue,several infectious disease experts said."It's hard to imagine bats got that deep into the cave because of all those narrow passageways,but it is possible," says Ian Lipkin,an animal expert and professor at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University."It's unlikely that there would be many animals in there," notes Jonathan Epstein,a doctor at EcoHealth Alliance,a nonprofit organization that studies diseases and how to prevent them.Bats typically like to rest in areas they can easily enter and exit,not in places that fully flood,he adds.Bats in Thailand have been linked with a wide range of viruses that are similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-Lipkin says.But it seems more likely the boys would have been exposed to infection-causing bacteria when they swam through the dirty water with cuts and scrapes."If you are trying to prioritize issues with respect to health care for these kids,number one would be psychological damage and second will be bacterial infections from the cuts and scrapes they may have encountered." Lipkin says.4.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT the potential symptom of therescued team members?______A. Lacking body waterB. Unbalanced nutritionC. Pain in the head and musclesD. Adequate oxygen5.The underlined word "submerged" in paragraph 3 means ______ .A. under the waterB. wild and dangerousC. with animalsD. bat-associated6.Which is true about the caves and the trapped people?______A. Jonathan Epstein thought it possible for the team members to be attacked by bats in thefully-flooded cave.B. Lipkin argued bats were not able to get deep into the narrow cave where the kids weretrapped.C. Lipkin said the victims might be infected when their body were exposed to bacterialwater during the rescue.D. Lipkin believed the most important issue for the cave-trapped teenagers was infectiousbacteria examination.7.What is the text type of the passage?______A. An academic essay about bats.B. A newspaper article.C. A medical magazine.D. A Thai website about sports.CSo many of us hold on to little resentments (怨恨)that may have come from an argument,a misunderstanding,or some other painful event.Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way we can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.An acquaintance of mine,whose health isn't very good,recently told me that she hadn't spoken to her son in almost three years.She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first.When I suggested that she be the one to reach out,she resisted initially and said,"I can't do that.He's the one who should apologize." She was literally willing to die before reaching out to her only son.After a little gentle encouragement,however,she did decide to be the first one to reach out.To her amazement,her son was grateful for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own.As is usually the case when someone takes the chance and reaches out,everyone wins.Whenever we hold on to our anger,we turn "small stuff" into really "big stuff" in our minds .We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness.They are not .If you want to be a more peaceful person,you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy.The way to be happy is to let go,and reach out.Let other people be right.This doesn't mean that you're wrong.Everything will be fine.You'll experience the peace of letting go,as well as the joy of letting others be right.You'll also notice that,as you reach out and let others be "right," they will become less defensive and more loving toward you.They might even reach back.But if for some reason they don't,that's okay too.You'll have the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your part to create a more loving world,and certainly you'll be more peaceful yourself.8.The underlined word " rekindle" in Paragraph 1 probably means " ______ ".A. developB. recoverC. acceptD. replace9.According to the passage,the author's friend never spoke to her son for three yearsbecause ______ .A. she had got an argument with her husbandB. she had disagreed about her son's marriageC. she had got an argument about her daughter-in-lawD. she had disliked her son's wife for many years10.Which of the following is NOT the reason for people to be unwilling to apologize first?______A. People believe that they are right.B. People always wait for others to offer an apology first.C. People consider the position more important than happiness.D. People want to get an inner satisfaction.11.The purpose of the passage is to ______ .A. instruct the readers how to apologizeB. teach the readers how to gain inner peaceC. tell the readers to reach out first when there are painful eventsD. inform the readers the importance of being forgivingDA new technology is going to ripe,one that could transform our daily lives,help to form new industries,even remove world economic powers from their present positions.Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the West and spread later to the rest of the world,the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the globe-and Asians are in the forefront.Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two years ago-superconductivity (超导体技术).Used today only in specialized equipment,super conductors have the potential to radically change most of the electrical and electronic appliances found in the home,making them smaller,more powerful and efficient.They could free our cities of pollution by replacing petrol and diesel (柴油)vehicles with electric cars,and cut the cost of electricity.The new materials do something that even the best of conductors such as copper and silver cannot-they do away with all electrical resistance.The significances for energy storage are great.The technology is in its early stage,still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money.For 75 years it had remained little more than a scientific curiosity with limited practical use because the phenomenon occurred only at extremely low temperatures.It was first observed in 1911 by a Dutch scientist named Heike Kamerlingh Onnes,who cooled mercury (水银)to temperatures below -269℃ with liquid helium (氦).Then in January last year,two IBM scientists,K.Alex Muller and J.George Bednorz,found a metal oxide ceramic (氧化陶瓷)that superconducted at -243℃.Their report went largely unnoticed until last December,when it was confirmed at a scientific meeting in Boston.Today Japan,India,China and other Asian countries all have their share of experts who spend their days and nights in labs,acting as midwives (助产士)to a new technology.12.As is indicated in the passage,the technology of superconductivity ______ .A. has already been developedB. is still under developmentC. will be used only in specialized equipmentD. will be used in daily lives in a few years13.The new technology differs from the others in that ______ .A. it began in the East and spread later to the rest of the worldB. it began in the West and spread later to the rest of the worldC. it is being cultivated in research labs around the worldD. it is accessible to physicists who are intelligent and rich14.From the passage,we may conclude that ______ .A. Asian scientists gain the lead in the growth of the new technologyB. Dutch scientists kept reporting new findings for the last 75 yearsC. IBM scientists' report receive immediate attention all over the worldD. the West was astonished at the new technology developed by the Asians15.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?______A. The Prospect of a New TechnologyB. Superconductivity:A New TechnologyC. A New Technology:The Key to Change the Way of Our LivesD. A New Technology:A Joint Effort of Many Countries二、阅读七选五(本大题共5小题,共10.0分)Changing your life can come in small,easy steps.You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way.Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it.(1) You can overcome them,find better alternatives,and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIt's easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life.(2) In choosing to grow,you build character,develop your strengths,become aware of what needs improvement,and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed.Choose to seek a balanced lifeWhere do you need balance?Are you all work,no play?Or the opposite?(3) If you're spending too much time working or locked away alone,find the time for social interaction and having fun.If you haven't committed to a schedule in a while,make the decision to start following one.(4)This is vital to human existence.We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends.Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is,you can have it.The person you wish to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you.Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost.It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something you've never done.(5)A.Choose to spend time with those you loveB.Choose to organize your schedule flexiblyC.Make the choice today that you won't be ruled by them.D.Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.E.However,with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.F.It's good to change,and you've only got so many years to refresh yourself.G.However,the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空(本大题共20小题,共30.0分)I truly feel that my mother led me here,to Morzaine,and to my future as happy wife and business woman.When Mum (21)in October 2007,I was a cook.In December that year ,while I was working for a wedding,a pearl necklace Mum had left me(22).I was distraught(忧心如焚的).Some days later,I was(23) that a guy who was working with us that day could probably have made a fortune(24) the necklace he found.(25),he returned it.Hearing how I'd (26)Mum for six months before her death,he said,"Christmas is going to be (27) -why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks?"I come to Morzaine,a small,friendly village in the Alps and(28) fell in love with it.What was(29) to be a stopgap (权宜之计)trip (30) a new life.I kept travelling between London and here and felt(31)than I had in months.In December 2008,I was(32) as a hotel manager and moved here full time.A month later,I met Paul,who was traveling here.We fell in love.In the beginning,I didn't want to discuss marriage,because the sadness of losing Mum still felt(33).Paul understood that and neve(34)me.But,by summer,we got married.A year later,we used his savings,and the money from the sale of Mom's house,to build our own(35).We want to give our guests a(36) feel,so each room is themed(以……为题)around memories from our lives.There are also styles to remind me of Mom - a tiny chair which(37) be in her bedroom is set in one room.We are having a wonderful life and Mum (38) naturally part of it,(39) there's no way we would be here if it wasn't for the(40) she gave me.I know she's here in spirit,keeping an eye on us.21. A. died B. came C. returned D. visited22. A. burned B. disappeared C. broke D. dropped23. A. shown B. comforted C. persuaded D. told24. A. hiding B. stealing C. selling D. wearing25. A. Hopefully B. Naturally C. Accidentally D. Fortunately26. A. nursed B. cured C. missed D. guarded27. A. long B. hard C. merry D. free28. A. suddenly B. finally C. nearly D. immediately29. A. said B. proved C. supposed D. judged30. A. turned out B. turned into C. turned down D. turned on31. A. smarter B. higher C. firmer D. lighter32. A. honored B. hired C. regarded D. trained33. A. upset B. painful C. great D. good34. A. left B. pushed C. surprised D. interrupted35. A. hotel B. restaurant C. home D. shop36. A. homely B. lively C. motherly D. friendly37. A. ought to B. used to C. might D. could38. A. takes B. keeps C. looks D. feels39. A. unless B. while C. because D. though40. A. money B. chair C. house D. necklace四、语法填空(本大题共1小题,共15.0分)41.Recently,an Internet slang word Foxi- or "Buddhist"- is becoming increasingly popularas it encourages people,especially (1) young to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflicts as much as possible- in other words,to live like a Buddha.The phrase (2) (create)for the first time in 2014 in Japan to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone else's life path.They prefer to stay in their own peaceful world without (3) (disturb)and care littleabout passion and success.In this fast-changing and (4) (compete)world,many people are (5) heavy pressure .It's only natural that people are seeking for a spiritual bay.However,some would compare "foxi" with "demotivational(无动力的)culture"- a phrase (6) describesyoung people who feel aimless and powerless.They say that foxi actually reflects the reality that young people are losing their will to fight.They are pretending (7) (keep )a healthy and wise attitude towards failure simply (8) they are incapable(无能力的)of succeeding.All in all,there is one thing that "Buddhist Youngsters" should (9) (basic)keep in mind:You may want to keep a calm mindset,(10) you should never stop fighting for yourselves!五、短文改错(本大题共1小题,共10.0分)42.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(Λ),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.When I was young,I was terribly poor in the Chinese.Be afraid of expressing myself was one of the reasons that I rarely did well in school.Once I failed in a mid-term exam .When I got the papers,I realized things could have been better if I listened to the teacher much more attentive.So I turned to my teacher for helps and he told me,"Where there is a will,there is a way.If we are devoted to learning Chinese,you'll make it." I couldn't agree much.From then on,I began to work harder.Out of my expect,I made great progress soon.Today,Chinese is where my strength lies.And I'm grateful for my Chinese teacher.六、书面表达(本大题共1小题,共25.0分)43.假定你是李华,你的朋友Tony刚刚升入高三,因为暑期短他没休息好,所以现在状态很差.面临高考压力,Tony不知所措.请你给他写一封信表示安慰,要点如下:(1)表示难过和理解(2)就如何调整状态提出建议注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】D【小题3】C【解析】(1).B.数字计算题.根据表格中Adults 25和Students 12,题干中3个大人应该75,两个学生应该是24,共计$99.故选A.(2).D.细节理解题.根据The Temple of Dendur部分第一句"This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River,surrounded by a wall that no longer exists.这座2000年历史的建筑矗立在尼罗河附近,被一堵不再存在的墙包围着."可知,这座古庙就位于尼罗河的旁边,也就是说尼罗河见证了这座庙的历史发展.故选A.(3).C.细节理解题.根据MetAccess部分第二句"Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities.从各种服务和令人兴奋的计划中选择,这些服务和计划是为满足残疾游客的需求而量身定制的"可知,在这里专门设置了很多服务来满足残疾人的需要.故选C.本文介绍了世界上最大的艺术馆the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met),并给出一些参观这家博物馆的一些具体的建议.1.直接信息题:直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息,选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目.2.间接信息题:间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息,但在语言表达上与原文有差异,做题时需要对原文信息进行转换.3.综合信息题:综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话,可能是原文的几句话,或者是散落在文章不同的地方,要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析,而不能断章取义.4.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B【解析】1-4 DACB1.D.细节理解题.根据第一段In addition to treating the boys for potential body fluid loss , inadequate nutrition and lack of oxygen,their doctors also plan to closely monitor them for symptoms of diseases that may have been infected by animals living in the cave.可知,除了治疗男孩可能的体液流失,营养不足和缺氧外,他们的医生还计划密切监测他们是否有可能被生活在洞穴中的动物感染的疾病的症状.D.氧气充足不正确.故选D.2.A.词义猜测题.根据上下文内容可知,past some fully submerged passages-and the fact they have been swimming out wearing full scuba face masks句意为经过一些完全被淹没的通道- 而且他们一直戴着完整的潜水面罩游泳,故选A.3.C.细节理解题.根据最后一段"If you are trying to prioritize issues with respect to health care for these kids,number one would be psychological damage and second will be bacterial infections from the cuts and scrapes they may have encountered." 可知,Lipkin说,在救援过程中,当他们的身体暴露在细菌水中时,受害者可能会被感染.故选C.4.B.推理判断题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,本文主要报道了青少年足球队成员在泰国一个洞穴中被困的突然洪水被救出超过两周,现在在北部城市清莱的一家医院得到了很好的治疗.应该是来源于报纸的一篇文章.故选B.本文主要报道了青少年足球队成员在泰国一个洞穴中被困的突然洪水被救出超过两周,现在在北部城市清莱的一家医院得到了很好的治疗.除了治疗男孩可能的体液流失,营养不足和缺氧外,他们的医生还计划密切监测他们是否有可能被生活在洞穴中的动物感染的疾病的症状.此类题型主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.细节理解题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,所以在做细节理解题时要结合原文和提干有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,再结合选项选出正确答案.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要联系上下文根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.8.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】C【解析】1.B.词义猜测题.根据第一段中Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us-believing this is the only way We can forgive or rekindle a friendship or family relationship.我们固执地等着别人来找我们,因为我们相信这是我们能够原谅或重燃友谊或家庭关系的唯一途径.由此推知划线词的意思是"恢复"(recover),故选B.2.C.细节理解题.根据第二段中She said that she and her son had had a disagreement about his wife and that she wouldn't speak to him again unless he called first.可知,作者的朋友三年来从未和她的儿子交谈过因为她和儿子因为儿媳而争吵过.故选C.3.D.推理判断题.根据根据第三段中的"We start to believe that our positions are more important than our happiness.They are not.If you want to be a more peaceful person you must understand that being right is almost never more important than allowing yourself to be happy."我们开始相信我们的地位比我们的幸福更重要.其实不然,如果你想成为一个更爱好和平的人,就必须明白"正确"几乎永远也不会比让自己快乐更重要.可知A、B、C三项都是人们不愿首先道歉的原因,故选D.4.C.目的意图题.根据第三段中The way to be happy is to let go,and reach out.Let other people be right.This doesn't mean that you're wrong.Everything will be fine.You'll experience the peace of letting go,as well as the joy of letting others be right.纵观全文可知,本文探讨了面对与人们的矛盾时,应该做主动言和的那个人,这样才能消除心中的怨恨,并且获得幸福,因此本文的目的是告诉读者在发生痛苦的事情时要先主动道歉,故选C.本文是一篇议论文.我们中的很多人都持有一些怨恨,这些怨恨可能来自于一个争论,一个误解,或者一些其他的痛苦,这篇文章告诉读者,当有痛苦的事情发生时,要先伸出手来.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.12.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】B【解析】1.B.推理判断题.根据第三段第一句The technology is in its early stage,still accessible to countries that decide to invest brains and money.可知,正如文章中所指出的那样,超导技术仍在开发中.故选B.2.C.推理判断题.根据第一段中Unlike the wave of industrialization that began in the Westand spread later to the rest of the world,the new developments are taking place in research labs all over the glob可知,这项新技术与其他技术的不同之处在于它正在世界各地的研究实验室中进行培养.故选C.3.A.推理判断题.根据第一段最后一句Asians are in the forefront.Physicists are creating a new class of materials that display an amazing property unforeseen even two yearsago-superconductivity (超导体技术).可知,从这篇文章中,我们可以得出结论,亚洲科学家在新技术的发展中获得了领先地位.故选A.4.B.主旨大意题.根据第一段A new technology is going to ripe,one that could transform our daily lives,help to form new industries,even remove world economic powers from their present positions.---superconductivity (超导体技术).可知,本文讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity.故选B.文是一篇说明文.文章讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity.考察学生的推理判断能力和联系上下文的的能力,在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.此类的填空题一定要联系上下文,根据上下文的内容加上自己的理解,再作出正确的判断16.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】E【小题3】D【小题4】A【小题5】G【解析】(1)C 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.根据空前" Some bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it."有些坏习惯似乎一直存在,我们甚至没有意识到这一点;以及空后"You can overcome them,find better alternatives,and get through your struggle to become a better you!"你能克服他们,找到更好的选择,并通过你的奋斗成为一个更好的你!可知C.Make the choice today that you won't be ruled by them.今天就做决定你不会被他们统治.符合语境,故选C.(2)E 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.根据空前" It's easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life."这很容易陷入固定的生活方式;以及空后" In choosing to grow,you build character,develop your strengths,become aware of what needs improvement,and turn into the well-rounded person you need to be to succeed."在选择成长的过程中,你培养个性,发展你的力量,意识到什么需要改进,并成为一个全面发展的人你需要成为成功.可知E.However,with re-evaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom."然而,随着重新评价和成长,带来了美好的自由".符合语境,故选E,(3)D 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.根据空前" Where do you need balance?Are you all work,no play?Or the opposite?"你在哪里需要平衡?你们都在工作,不玩吗?或者相反?以及空后"If you're spending too much time working or locked away alone,find the time for social interaction and having fun."如果你花太多的时间工作或单独关起来,找时间进行社交活动,找点乐子.可知D.Neither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long."两个极端都不会让你过上长久的幸福的生活"符合语境.选D.(4)A 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.根据空后" This is vital to human existence .We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends.Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability."这对人类的生存至关重要.我们需要家庭成员和朋友所建立的爱的纽带.人际关系是情感成长和社会稳定的关键.可知A.Choose to spend time with those you love"选择花时间和你爱的人在一起"符合语境,故选A.(5)G 考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.根据空前" It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something you've never done."这可能意味着清理你的日程或做一些你从未做过的事情.可知G.However,the reward from success and personal accomplishment will be worth it."然而,从成功和个人成就中获得的回报是值得的."符合语境,故选G.本文是一篇说明文,了如何改变你的生活.文章提了几个建议,你可以改变你的坏习惯,学会成长,有一个平衡的生活,和喜欢的人相处,有激情的活着.本题要求在理解细节信息的基础上,着重考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.21.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】B【小题3】D【小题4】C【小题5】D【小题6】A【小题7】B【小题8】D【小题9】C【小题10】B 【小题11】D【小题12】B【小题13】C【小题14】B【小题15】A 【小题16】A【小题17】B【小题18】D【小题19】C【小题20】D【解析】1-20 ABDCD ABDCB DBCBA ABDCD1.A.考查动词.A.died 死;B.came来;C.returned归还;D.visited参观.根据下文的before her death,她妈妈死前,可知她母亲去世,从这里可推断出:此处说母亲去世时我是一名厨师.故选A.2.B.考查动词.A.burned燃烧;B.disappeared消失;C.broke弄坏;D.dropped 使落下.根据下一句I was distraught(忧心如焚的)我忧心如焚;下文的he returned it他归还了它,可知项链丢了,不见了.故选B.3.D.考查动词.A.shown展示;B.comforted使舒适;C.persuaded劝服;D.told告诉.句意:我被告诉,即别人告诉我,那天和我们一起工作的一个人,如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了.可知选D.4.C.考查动词.A.hiding躲藏;B.stealing偷;C.selling卖;D.wearing穿戴.句意:如果他卖掉捡到的项链的话就发财了.故选C.5.D.考查副词.hopefully有希望地,naturally自然地,accidentally偶然地,fortunately 幸运地,对我来说,他能把项链还回来,当然是很幸运的了.故选D.6.A.考查动词.A.nursed护理,照顾;B.cured治愈;C.missed错过,想念;D.guarded放哨.句意:在母亲去世前,我照顾了她六个月.故选A.7.B.考查形容词.A.long长的;B.hard艰苦的;C.merry 愉快的,快活的;D .free自由的.句意:因为母亲刚刚去世,圣诞节对于我来说是个很难的时期.故选B .8.D.考查副词.A.suddenly突然地;B.finally最后;C.nearly几乎,差不多;D.immediately立刻,马上.句意:我到了阿尔卑斯的一个小村庄,就立即喜欢上了它.故选D.9.C.考查动词.A.said 说;B.proved证明是,结果是;C.supposed 假定;猜想,推测;D.judged判断.句意:本应该作为权宜之计的旅游,却成了我新生活的开始.be supposed to do本应该,故选C.10.B.考查短语.turned out结果是,turned into变成,turned down拒绝,turned on打开,本应该作为权宜之计的旅游,却成了我新生活的开始,故选B.11.D.考查形容词.A.smarter聪明的;敏捷的;漂亮的;B.higher高的;C.firmer 坚固的,坚牢的;D.lighter轻的;明亮的.句意:往返的旅游让我的心情放松了.故选D.12.B.考查动词.A.honored尊敬;敬意;荣誉;B.hired雇用;C.regarded认为;D.trained培训.句意:我被顾成了一家旅馆的经理.故选B.13.C.考查形容词.upset难过的,painful痛苦的,great伟大的,good好的,此处指失去母亲的悲伤还很强烈.故选C.14.B.考查动词.A.left 离开;B.pushed推动;C.surprised吃惊;D.interrupted 打断.句意:保罗非常理解我,从来也没有迫使我.从这里可知选B.15.A.考查名词.A.hotel 宾馆;B.restaurant餐厅;C.home家;D.shop商店.句意:用保留的积蓄和买母亲房子的钱,我们开了自己的旅馆.由下文让顾客有宾至如归的感觉,应该是开了旅馆.故选A.16.A.考查形容词.A.homely家常的;平凡的;B.lively充满活力的;C.motherly 母亲般的; D.friendly友好的.句意:给顾客一种家的感觉.故选A.17.B.考查情态动词.A.ought to应该;B.used to过去经常习惯做某事;C.might 可能;D.could能,会.句意:过去放在母亲房间里的一把椅子.故选B.18.D.考查动词.A.takes拿走,带走;B.keeps保持;C.looks看;D.feels感觉.句意:很自然地,母亲是我们新生活的一部分.因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链.故选D.19.C.考查状语从句.A.unless 除非;B.while在---期间;C.because因为;D.though尽管.句意:母亲是我们新生活的一部分.因为这所有一切都缘于母亲的项链.故选C.20.D.考查名词.A.money钱;B.chair椅子;C.house房子;D.necklace项链.句意:如果不是母亲的项链,我们就不会在这里.故选D.作者在母亲去世后一直很痛苦,又不小心弄丢了母亲留给她的项链,幸运的是有人捡到并且还给了她,并且在得知作者伤心劳顿,疲惫不堪之后建议作者到阿尔卑斯去旅游.在那里,作者爱上了那里的景色,后来遇到相爱之人,结婚,开旅馆.作者把这一切都归功于母亲,因为所有这一切都源于母亲的项链.文章深深地表达了作者对母亲的怀念.在做完形填空时,首先需要快速的浏览全文,把握文章的主旨大意;其次要学会带着问题到文中相应的地方,通过细节阅读来寻找或概括答案;最后理清作者的写作思路也非常重要;做此类题时,要多注意一些形容词或动词的搭配,在平时多积累一些固定搭配.41.【答案】【小题1】the【小题2】was created【小题3】being disturbed/disturbance【小题4】competitive【小题5】under【小题6】which/that【小题7】to keep【小题8】because【小题9】basically【小题10】but【解析】1.the.考查固定结构.表示"年轻人",用定冠词the修饰形容词young.故填the.2.was created.考查谓语动词.主语 The phrase 和谓语动词create是被动关系,又因为时间状语in 2014 ,所以谓语动词用was created.3.being disturbed/disturbance.考查介词的宾语.做介词without的宾语,表示被动关系,用动名词的被动being disturbed,也可以用名词disturbance.4.competitive.考查派生词.做定语,用形容词competitive,修饰名词world,表示"竞争的世界".故填competitive.5.under.考查固定短语.修饰heavy pressure用介词under,表示"在巨大的压力下".故填under.6.which/that.考查定语从句.先行词a phrase ,在定语从句中做主语,故用which/that 引导定语从句describes young people who feel aimless and powerless.故填which或者。

2020届广州市大学附属中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市大学附属中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市大学附属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AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative:the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physical doors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videos and walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam;its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including the magnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is fromthe Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,4. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received5. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise6. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.7. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hoppingCAbout a billion birds die from flying into buildings each year inNorth America. Suspicions havebeen that birds may regard the open areas behind glass as safe passageways. Or they may mistake the reflected trees for the real thing.Researchers would like to reduce collisions, which requires a solid understanding about what makes a bird more or less likely to die by crashing into a building in the first place.“There was ly little known at a broad scale. Previous studies were at one small study site.'' Jared Elmore, a graduate student in natural resource ecology and management atOklahomaStateUniversity. So he and his colleagues used a previously created data set of building collisions for birds at 40 sites throughoutMexico,Canadaand theU.S.The first finding was obvious: bigger buildings with more glass kill more birds. But the details were more remarkable. "We found that life history predicted collisions. Migrants(候鸟), insect-eaters andwoodland-inhabiting species collided more than their counterparts(同类).”Most migratory species travel at night, when lights near buildings can distract or disorient(使迷失方向)them. And Elmore thinks that insect-eating birds might be attracted to buildings because their insect prey(猎物)is attracted to the lights. He suspects that woodland species get tooled by the reflections of trees and bushes in the windows. The results are in the journal Conservation Biology.By understanding which birds are more likely to collide with buildings, researchers can perhaps determine the best way to adapt buildings, or their lighting, to help prevent such accidents. And by knowing risks, along with migration timing and behavior, building managers can better predict when birds are at their greatest danger - and improve lighting strategics accordingly.Elmore's next project will use radar to help predict bird migrations. " I think that would maybe go a long way in terms of providing information to people, to the public, to building managers, on when they can get the most benefit in terms of lights-out policies."8. What is the possible reason for birds' crashing into buildings?A. They didn't see the buildings.B. They took reflections for reality.C. They assumed the windows to be open.D. They considered buildings as safe routes.9. What is Jared Elmore's study different from the previous ones?A. It created a new data set.B. It went beyond national borders.C. It covered a wider range of sites.D. I’ll studied some specific bird species.10. What was the most noticeable finding of Jared Elmore's study?A. Migratory species travel at night.B. Birds tend to be misled by glasses.C. Bigger buildings cause more collisions.D. Birds living habits give rise to collisions.11. Which of the following can help reduce bird collision?A. Adjust the lightening system.B. Attach radars to each building.C. Adopt strict lights-out policies.D. Ban using glasses on buildings.DUK physicist Isaac Newton once said, ''Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子). '' Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel andlash out at us.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It's believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, ''This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale, human population density, wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病). ''In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we don't know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it's time for people to ''reflect on our relationship with our planet'' and ''reconnect with this world and everything that we've been given''. After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, ''Nature is not the place to visit. It's our home. ''12. What does the phrase ''lash out at'' in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. punishB. controlC. testD. challenge13. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.B. It's impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world.D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.14. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A. How human beings become their own masters.B. How human activities cause global warming.C. How human beings break the balance of nature.D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.15. What is the author's purpose in writing this article?A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak.B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak.C. To describe experts' predictions on new pandemics.D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.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届广州市第一中学高中部高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市第一中学高中部高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市第一中学高中部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AShopping centers,stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says,"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement(执法).""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work,so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBSpain's tourism industry is looking to Chinese tourists for its high-endmarket, according to Rafael Cascales, president of the Spain-China Tourism Association (ATEC). “It is the kind of tourism that is not only interested in the sun, beach and the “all-included” culture. They enjoy culture, wine, history and nature, and the new Chinese tourists would also want to spend more money in Spain," said Cascales in a recent interview with Xinhua.“They are younger, more women travel and they are more cosmopolitan (见多识广的).They also travel on their own or in couples or in smaller groups. The old-fashioned large groups of visitors have not disappeared, but this new form of traveling is becoming more important,55he said.Speaking of the consumption pattern of the new kind of Chinese tourists, Cascales said, “The money they spend is distributed better because they will book one flight with one airline, the hotel with another company and the restaurant with another.” In his eyes, “Chinese tourists are very important because they combine two things: there are a large number of them and they spend more money than anyone else — almost four times more than tourists from other countries." They not only travel abroad in the summer months when Spain has to compete with the sun and beaches in countries such as Turkey and Egypt, but also travel in the off-peak seasons of a year, according to Cascales.In 2017, Spain is the second most popular tourist destination in the world, only after France. It attracted about 82 million visitors, 700,000 of them from China, a number which is estimated to rise to about 2.2 million by 2022.“We are ready; we have the infrastructure (基础设施) at every level, especially in hotel capacity. Here those visitors can find what they are looking for, including the luxury items which distinguish them,” Cascales noted.4. What are the features of the new Chinese tourists according to Cascales?A. They are cautious about spending money in Spain.B. They are likely to travel in smaller groups now.C. They are only interested in the sun and beach.D. They are mainly male visitors of middle age.5. What can we learn about the consumption pattern of new Chinese tourists?A. They will reserve flights and hotels with different companies.B. They will spend less money than tourists from other countries.C. They will travel abroad only during the off-peak seasons.D. They will spend the money in different cities.6. What is done to meet the demands of Chinese tourists?A. Local cultures in Spain are promoted.B. Well-furnished hotels are provided.C. Best and expensive items are offered for free.D. More shopping sites are constructed.7. What is the purpose of this text?A. To introduce the tourism industry of Spain.B. To show Spain's desire to attract Chinese tourists.C. To describe the features of Chinese tourists.D. To advertise Spain as a top tourist destination.CIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, no name was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”8. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to9. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully10. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.11. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was madeDBrown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms(蚕)do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry(桑树)leaves that had been sprayed(喷洒)with fabric(织物)dyes(染色剂). Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into the worms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.12. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement13. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food14. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.15. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.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年广州市执信中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州市执信中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州市执信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AGetting your kid to bed at night is seriously one of the most challenging things you'll ever have to do. Most kids are just so full of energy that they'll tire you out before they're halfway through their store of energy. An easy thing to calm down your child to get into bed is giving in and allowing some iPad screen time. However, it's really not a great idea, just like you thought.Researchers at theArizonaStateUniversityconducted a study with 547 kids between the ages of 7 to 9. Their parents tracked how much screen time the kids were allowed along with their sleep patterns. The study found that kids who did not engage in screen time before bed slept for 23 more minutes every week and also went to sleep about 34 minutes earlier than those playing with iPad. Although that might not seem like so much more time, quality of sleep is vastly important in Children's development.The CDC's (美国疾病控制中心)2018 National Youth Risk Survey outlines that good quality sleep can impact a child's life in many ways, including affecting grades and also weight gain. Students with an "A" average slept for 30 or more minutes per night than those with a "D" or"F" average.A 2018PennsylvaniaStateUniversitystudy showed that children with irregular bedtimes had a higher risk of having increased body weight. Those with consistent and age-appropriate bedtimes when they were 9 years old had a healthier BMI (体质指数)at age 15 than those with irregular bedtimes.Hard as it is, it's really important not to give in and hand over an iPad to your child who is about to go to bed. Just like it's important for adults to go to sleep without any distractions, it's even more important for kids.1. What do the findings of the researchers at theArizonaStateUniversitysuggest?A. More sleep is necessary for children's development.B. Enough sleep helps improve academic performances.C. Screen time before bed leads to later and less sleep.D. Children sleeping irregularly are easy to gain weight.2. What is the text mainly about?A. How is screen time affecting teenagers?B. What are negative effects of irregular bedtimes?C. When should you get your kid to bed at night?D. Why is screen time before bed a bad idea for kids?3. Who is the text intended for?A. Parents.B. Children.C. Teachers.D. Researchers.BIn 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.CIt is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in. These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities. No matter the time, these activities should be available to every student, and at Victory Pioneers International Schools (V.P.I.S) it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity, educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S. is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive. Most popularly, these types of activities include major sports such as football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S. also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education. Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school. These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job. If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities, it will be impressed.V.P.I.S. activities also allow students to be creative. Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom. They are a great way to allow students to be creative. Additionally, participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students’ interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities. These activities could consist of anything, such as joining the Future Business Leaders, the school’s debate team and the chess team, to name a few. By participating in these activities, a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.8. What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A. Not every student has access to them.B. Students are required to take part in them after school.C. They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D. Educational activities are more popular with the students.9. What benefits can the students get from the activities?A. They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B. They will become more gifted and talented .C. They may expand their knowledge in drama.D. They may better know their own interests.10. Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A. The Benefits of V.P.I.S. ActivitiesB. School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C. Colleges Need Creative StudentsD. Activities Make You Creative11. Where is the passage probably from?A. A scientific magazine.B. A college application guideline.C. A club introduction.D. The website of V.P.I.S.DIn Copenhagen, an 8-year dream was realized when the first paid skiers took their runs down a one-third-mile course (路线).They skied on what is possibly the greenestpower factory in the world.The factory is so clean and safe that designers were able to turn its buildings into a new center for social life.The waste-to-power factory itself opened in 2017 under the name Amager Bakke.Bjarke Ingels is the architect whosecompany came up with the idea eight years ago of designing a power plant building that would join mountain sports into its very nature.“It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world.It is not only better for the environment, it is also moreenjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” Ingels says 97% of city people get their heating as a by-product of energy production.It comes from a system where the electricity, heating, and waste disposal (处理) are mixed into a single process.He dreams that it is also becoming an example that others can look to and say, “IfCopenhagencan do it why can' t we?"There are no hills in this island city, but now people can ski locally, while enjoying the best views ever seen of the harbor.Another thing missing hereis snow cover throughout the winter, so designers set up a kind of special "plastic grass" that provides the perfect friction (摩擦力) for downhill winter sports.In a country where 600, 000 skiers always had to travel to practice sking, to be able to finally ski in their backyard-and, all year round - is, as one skier said, “AMAZING.”The company hopes to see 300, 000 visitors enjoying the experience of Copen hill each year, with the ski slope costing $ 22 an hour or just $ 366 for a full season pass.Meanwhile, the city is one step closer to its finalgoal of becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025.We thinkit might be all “down hill” from here.12. How does the power factory produce electricity?A. By using oil.B. By using coal.C. By usingwind.D. By using waste.13. What' s Ingels' dream according to the passage?A. To make more tall buildings in different big cities.B. To help more skiers to ski in high mountains.C. There will be more green power factories in the world.D. More and more people will ski in the power factory.14. Where do the skiers ski in the power factory?A. On man-made snow.B. On man-made ice.C. On plastic grass.D. On real sand.15. The underlined part “it might be all 'downhill' from here" means that________.A. they will soon reach their final goalB. they will soon draw many visitorsC. they will produce more electricityD. they have difficulties reaching the goal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年广州白云广附实验学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州白云广附实验学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州白云广附实验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ADesign a science holiday to win a science holidayIs there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality? We might just be able to help with that! We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when it's launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020Deadline 31st August 2020ENTER NOW---Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.---No matter how big or small,we are looking for brilliant, unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).---Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and schools.---Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.---Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.---The competition doesn't close by September,2020,so plenty of time to brainstorm your entry.---We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021. The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry, or submit multiple entries then send it to tours @ . The competition guidelines and other related information are available at .1. When will the winner probably be announced?A. In August,2020.B. In September,2020.C. In January,2021.D. In May,2021.2. What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A. Those producing a low carbon impact.B. Those with a long and unique title.C. Those providing detailed information.D. Those for individual-focused tours.3. What is the purpose of this text?A. To give guidance on a competition.B. To advertise a science holiday.C. To inspire creativity in teenagers.D. To collect the ideas for tours.BKids ages 6 to13 inCape Town,South Africa, really do dig learning at school! With the help of the Earthchild Project, which is offered in schools in two townships, students make worm(蠕虫) farms. The worms break down food waste and make the soil richer. Kids grow seedlings(幼苗) in containers and learn about the importance of good nutrition.The school program also offers yoga(瑜伽). Teachers find that the exercises help students focus better. The students enjoy Earthchild activities. “The children gets so excited”, says teacher Vuyelwa Rola.“The society we are in has a lot of noise. When students are taking part in the Earthchild Project, they feel calm.”Director Janna Kretzmar came up with the idea for the project in 2005. She read about schools inIndiathat involved kids in yoga and learning outside the classroom. She developed the Earthchild Project to offer similar activities inCape Townschools.“We hope the Earthchild Project can help students find solutions to all the challenges they are facing in the world today,” Kretzmar said. “The best place to create change is with the youth, through education.”The Earthchild Project combines schoolwork with hiking, gardening, healthy living, and yoga. “We need more than just math and science to become happy, healthy, inspired, and active citizens of our communities,” says Kretzmar. In some communities inCape Town, children live in poverty. They must walk long distances to get clean drinking water. Life is hard. But according to the Earthchild Project’s Carly Appleby, the project works to give hope to every child. “Students who have hope,” she says, “aim for bigger goals”.4. What do students benefit from yoga?A. It helps them calm down.B. It helps them concentrate.C. They can learn some living skills.D. They can learn about the importance of nutrition.5. What are students’ attitude towards the Earthchild Project?A. Uncaring.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Negative.6. What do you know about the Earthchild Project?A. It was founded in 2005.B. It only offers outside activities.C. The idea came up by Vuyelwa Rola.D. It is aimed at helping students find solutions to challenges.7. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Hard Life inSouth Africa.B. Students’ school life inCape Town.C. Hope from Earthchild Project inCape Town.D. The differences between traditional lessons and Earthchild Project.CHundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases,babies,infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating and exercise,and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人),with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.Vicki Dawson,who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC),said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health,”she said.Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.Psychologist Amy McClelland,of Sleep Wales,saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family,read,chat,a film maybe,lights off and then bed. ”She added.8. What’s the mainreason why children are short of sleep?A. Less exercise.B. Eating habits.C. Technology use.D. Sleep patterns.9. Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders?A. Infants.B. Teenagers.C. Teachers.D. Parents.10. What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said?A. Chatting and films make children sleep more.B. It is difficult for children to read before bed.C. Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.D. Relaxation has a bad effect on children.11. What is the best title forthe text?A. Ways to Treat Sleep ProblemsB. Sleep Problems of Welsh ChildrenC. Sleep Habits of Welsh ChildrenD. The Problems of Welsh ChildrenDChildren's average daily time spent watching television or using mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according toan analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). By age 8, children were more likely to log the highest amount of screen time if they had been in home-based children or were born to first-time mothers.“Our results indicate that screen habits begin early, ”said Edwina Yeung, an investigator in National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).“This finding suggests that interventions(干涉) to reduce screen time could have a better chance of success if introduced early.”In the research, mothers of 4, 000 children responded to questions on their kids' media habits when they were 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months of age.TheAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics recommends avoiding digital media exposure for children under 18 months of age, introducing children 18 to 24 months of age to screen media slowly, and limiting screen time to an hour a day for children from 2 to 5 years of age. In the current study, researchers found that 87% of the children had screen time exceeding (超过) these recommendations. However, while screen time increased throughout toddlerhood, by age 7 and 8, screen time fell to under 1.5 hours per day. The researchers believe this decreaserelates to time consumed by school-related activities.The study authors classified the children into two groups based on how much their average daily screen time increased from age 1 to age 3. The first group, 73% of the total had the lowest increase, from an average of nearly 51 minutes a day to nearly an hour and 47 minutes a day. The second group, 27% of the total, had the highest increase, from nearly 37 minutes of screen time a day to about 4 hours a day. Higher levels of parental education were associated with lower odds of inclusion in the second group.12. Who use mobile device longest according to the NIH's analysis?A. 10-year-old born to first-time mothers.B. 3-year-old children in low income families.C. 8-year-old children in home-based childcare.D. 1-year-old children with parents poorly educated.13. What does the research suggest according to Edwina?A. Parents should stop their children using media.B. Parents should limit the use of digital media themselves.C. Parents should reduce their children's screen time earlier.D. Parents should avoid their children using digital media at infancy (婴儿期).14. Why does children's screen time fall when they age 7 and 8?A. They are studying at school.B. They can control themselves.C. They are tired of using them.D. They are forbidden to use them.15. Which of the following may be the best title?A. Keep Away from MediaB. Screen Habits Begin EarlyC. Urgency of Parental EducationD. Harm of Home-based Childcare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年广州市协和中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州市协和中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州市协和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AThe history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage(拼贴画)of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.1. Why did people dislike abstract art?A. People found it hard to understand.B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.D. It wasn't based on everyday life.2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.B. They have many elements of abstract art.C. They are created so real.D. They are products of advertisers.3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.A. introduce a new art form to the worldB. develop modern advertising furtherC. create new comic book imagesD. make British culture better knownBTo hear people talk about Internet friendships, you would think it was one giant web of cat-fishing and e-crime. While we all undoubtedly have to take measures to remain safe online, assuming every friendship or connection made on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook is cheating or insincere would be a mistake.As a woman who works in the creative industry, I have found real joy in seeking out a community I couldn’t find elsewhere, and making some great friends along the way. My first online friendship was on Twitter with my(now) best friend, during the university exam period. We exchanged study notes in dozens of direct messages, set a study date, and haven’t looked back since.Drawn to each other by similar circumstances, friendships online are similar to offline in that they tend to begin because of shared interest or common ground-maybe they’ve read the post on Instagram. Maybe they have the same taste in food or politics. Or maybe they just love memes too. If online friendships start similar to friendships offline, they grow in the same way, too. Often through mutual support: apart from calling a friend to congratulate him on that new job, you also re-tweet his jokes and praise his Instagram story.Despite my positive experiences when I tell people, most are still suspicious. Eyebrows are raised higher when I explain not only have I found a community online but have made friendships with people I meet face-to-face too. Actually, these are just as valid as other friendships, according to behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings, who says online friendships can be real.So how do you know if people are there for the real you or just because you’re popular on Instagram? Hemmings has simple rules. She tells me “You have to equally feel comfortable that you’re getting something of each other instead of being used to enable something that isn’t friendship.”Therefore, if all a “friend” online is asking you to do is to promote their work or personal brand and rarely takes an interest in you, then there may be room to question the basis of the friendship. On that note it is worth remembering that just because someone has a lot of followers, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have lots of friends.4. What is most people’s attitude towards online friendship?A. Negative.B. Positive.C. Objective.D. Neutral.5. Why does the writer share her own experience in paragraph 2?A. To introduce the background information of the text.B. To convey the writer’s attitude and give the related example.C. To prove the likely risk for people to develop friendship online.D. To remind people of the various benefits of making friends online.6. How can online and offline friendships be deepened?A. They should be based on shared interest.B. They need to have common ground.C. They require support from each other.D. They can’t live without social media.7. According to the author, what’s the golden rule to make friends online?A. A friend to all is a friend to none.B. Without confidence there is no friendship.C. A friend without faults will never be found.D. Friendship cannot stand always on one side.CThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.8. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.9. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.10. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.11. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming?A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.DIvrea is a town in the Piedmont province of northern Italy. It is known for its localcarnival(狂欢节)organized in February.The main part of the carnival is the famous Battle of the Oranges (La battaglia delle arance). The Battleincludes nine teams who throw oranges at each other during three carnival days – Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.Oranges were not always used in the battle. In the middle ages people used beans. Twice a year the local feudal lord gave a pot of beans to the poor families who, as sign of rebellion, threw them out of their homes. Later beans became part of carnival as sort of “ammunition” for throwing at people passing by.It is still not known why exactly people started using oranges. It is believed that the origin for this tradition is in the mid 19th century. The legend says that local girls, standing on balconies, started to throw some oranges, together with confetti,lupins(白羽扇豆)and flowers, onto the parade carriages. The girls actually wanted to draw attention of boysin the carriages. Boys “answered” by throwing some objects back at girls. Little battle started that way.Battle of the Oranges got strict rules after the World War II. The battles are organized on town's squares. The battles are fought between teams in carriages (symbolizing local the guards of localtyrant(恶霸)) and the teams walking beside those carriages (symbolizing rebellious people of Ivrea).Oranges for the event are brought from the island of Sicily. The oranges used are of low quality, not suitable for humans. About 270,000 kilograms of oranges are used each year.The carnival ends with a silent march on the night of “Fat Tuesday”. The Carnival "general" says goodbye to everyone with the phrase "See you next Fat Thursday at 1 p.m."Special prizes are awarded to three best foot teams, three carriages drawn by two horses and three carriages drawn by four horses. Different elements are judged like for example throwing ability, fair play or decoration of carriages.12. The word "ammunition" (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to________.A. decorationB. bulletsC. advertisementD. presents13. In Battle of the Oranges, the teams walking beside carriages act as ________.A. the Carnival generalB. the local feudal lordC. the rebellious people of IvreaD. the guards of local tyrant(暴君)14. Which of the following statements about Battle of the Oranges is NOT true?A. In the middle ages, people threw beans out of homes as a sign of rebellion.B. Girls throw oranges towards carriages in the parade to attract the attention of boys inside.C. Tons of oranges are used every year to hold the festival.D. People started to throw oranges because they are of low quality and not suitable to eat.15. What is this passage mainly about?A. A traditional activity in an Italian carnivalB. The origin of Battle of the OrangeC. How people enjoy themselves in the Orange CarnivalD. The rules of activities in carnivals in Italy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年广州市第三中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020年广州市第三中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020年广州市第三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AHubeiProvincehas long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit inHubeiProvince.YellowCraneTowerYellowCraneToweris known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together withYueyangTowerinHunanand Tengwang Pavilion inJiangxi. The history ofYellowCraneTowerdates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.Enshi Grand CanyonEnshi Grand Canyon can beChina's answer to the Grand Canyon inArizona, theUnited Statesin beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.Shennongjia Scenic AreaIt is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spotLocated in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city ofYichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “ProtectedCenterof the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along theYangtze River.1. What is special aboutYellowCraneTower?A. It has a long history.B. It offers a scenic view.C. It once served war's purposes.D. It is the best-known tower inChina2. Why is the Grand Canyon inArizonamentioned ?A. To explain its popularity inChina.B. To help readers know more about it.C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.D. To show differences between the two canyons.3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?A. Enshi Grand Canyon.B.YellowCraneTower.C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.D. TheThree-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.BThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles(a very small piece of something), which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a greatamount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A. To show the harm of plasticB. To warn of the climate change.C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Curious.D. Opposed.6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?A. A pioneer.B. A failure.C. An objector.D. A predictor.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD. Global Environmental Disasters Are IncreasingCWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to thestage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.8. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.11. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.DIn Colombia a group, named WebConserva, is carrying out a project in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers.The San Lucas area is one of the most unexplored places in Colombia, which is home to many thousands of species of animals and plants. Yet gold mining and coca farming have dealt a blow to its ecosystem. To limit additional development in the San Lucas area, the group helps coffee growers by linking them with processors from around the country.Colombia has more different kinds of living things than any other country except neighboring Brazil. In 2016, the Colombian government signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ending years of civil war. As a result, more land became accessible for use, with deforestation(毁林) coming along. Government information shows that in 2017, almost 220,000 hectares of forest were destroyed compared to around 124,000 hectares in 2015.To date, the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants, which costs about $77,000 dollars a year. WebConserva hopes that, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected. In San Lucas, the families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals from the forests. In return, they receive $ 250 to $ 300 per 125 kilograms of coffee, an enviable amount there. Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part. His new coffee plantation(种植园) makes a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals like the jaguar live and hunt. In this way, he doesn't have to kill wild animals to protect his cattle.Barajas said that pulling down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against his will. Now he feels that growing coffee lets him be astewardof the land. "I'm taking care of the environment, the forest and the animals," he said.12. Why does WebConserva set up the project?A. To help local farmers make money.B. To expand areas of coffee growing.C. To link processors with coffee growers.D. To conserve biodiversity in the Mountains.13. What happened after Colombia’s civil war was over?A. Colombia helped many needy families.B. Colombia lost lots of areas of forests.C. Colombia started to save damaged forests.D. Colombia became more peaceful than Brazil.14. Which is probably a function of Barajas's coffee plantation?A. A method of protecting cattle and wildlife.B. A substitute for hunting of wild animals.C. A barrier between man and wild animals.D. A shelter for cattle against human hunters.15. What does the underlined word "steward" mean in the last paragraph?A. Farmer.B. Master.C. Guardian.D. Explorer.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年广州中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年广州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AIn the 1994 filmForrest Gump, there’s a famous saying, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” The surprise is part of the fun. Now blind box toys are bringing the magic of surprise to online shopping.A blind box toy is hidden inside uniform packaging but invisible from the outside. You don’t know what will be inside, although the toys typically come from pop culture, ranging from movies to comics and cartoons.Blind boxes have caught on since they were first introduced fromJapantoChinain 2014. According to a 2019 Tmall report, the mini-series of Labubu blind box, designed byHong Kong-born Kasing Lung, was named Champion of Unit Sales with 55,000 sold in just 9 seconds during the Singles Day shopping event. Most customers for blind boxes are young people aged 18 to 35.According to The Paper, blind box toys are popular in part because of their cute appearances. The typically cute cartoon figurines come in miniature sizes, making them suitable for display almost anywhere.Even if blind boxes are not their top choice for decorations, the mystery and uncertainty of the process also attracts people. It’s the main reason why people buy blind boxes one after another.“Fear of the unknown is always a part of the box-opening process,” said Miss Cao, 24, who lives and works inShenyang. Speaking to Sina News, she said: “Until you open all the boxes, you cannot know what it is inside.”Opening a blind box is a delightful little surprise for our mundane daily lives, something small but fun to wait for each day, week or month. When people open this simple little box, they may be disappointed, but the uncertainty is part of the fun. People will open more blind boxes and hope for a better outcome.When someone re-makesForrest Gump, don't be surprised if he says, “Life is like a blind box...”1. Why is the famous saying in the filmForrest Gumpquoted at the beginning?A. To arouse the readers’ interest.B. To present the writer’s view.C. To introduce the topic.D. To highlight the fun of blind boxes.2. Which of the following is the main feature that makes blind box so popular?A. Miniature sizes.B. Cute appearances.C. Fear of the unknown.D. Mystery and uncertainty.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. Blind box became popular in 2019 after being first introduced fromJapantoChina.B. Blind box toys typically originated in pop culture, varying from movies to cartoons.C. Blind box toys was designed and named by Hong Kong-born Kasing Lung.D. When people open this simple little box, they will feel disappointed.BMy friend and I went traveling inTasmania,Australialast December. We settled in our Airbnb accommodation, a cozy apartment, not long after we arrived inHobart, the capital city.After briefing us on the kitchen's facilities and the whereabouts of the bedroom and bathroom, our hostess Geraldine resumed her ironing work, which seemed to have been interrupted by our arrival.She was ironing what looked like security guard uniforms, and we soon found out that she worked in a local prison. And when she detected the curiosity in our tones, she offered a tour at the prison in her SUV. My friend and I exchanged a “this is incredible” look and said “yes” immediately.As we drove, she told us about the buildings that we were passing, the local market and how to get to MONA,Tasmania's well-known contemporary art gallery.And of course we got to hear some background information about the prison. According to our hostess, it currently holds Martin Bryant, a notorious criminal who cheated 35 people out of their property. We could see the high level of security from the layers upon layers of wires surrounding the gray structure inside.Getting to know a city in such a local way is something I would never be able to do by talking to a hotel receptionist, and this is what I like best about the apartment-sharing experience, not to mention the fact that it's usually cheaper than hotel rooms.But I'm fully aware of the risks of Airbnb, which is why I did my homework before booking online—I checked the reviews of the accommodation to avoid possible safety problems.That said, it is the mutual trust between a host and a guest that fascinates me—the interesting feeling of building a bond with a total stranger.4. Why did the hostess drive us to the prison?A. She planned to send the uniform to the prison.B. She found our curiosity about the prison.C. She wanted to show off her SUV.D. She needed to offer a tour for us.5. Which of the following can best explain the word “notorious” in Paragraph 5?A. Unfamiliar to everyone.B. Particularly disappointing.C. Well known for being bad.D. Extremely generous to others.6. Compared with hotels, what is the writer's favorite of the Airbnb accommodation?A. It is cheaper in most cases.B. It supplies a better living condition.C. It offers a much safer accommodation.D. It provides a chance to know local culture.7. What does the author think of finding accommodation on Airbnb?A. Disapproving.B. Supportive.C. Neutral.D. Doubtful.CMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But if chilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.8. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous9. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition10. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.11. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesDIn order to develop the pandemic-stricken economy, China recovered the street vendors(商贩)in a new nation-wide method known as “street stall economy'', allowing residents to set up open-air shops on the sidewalks or other available public spaces.Street vendors were once an important part ofChina's economy and urban landscape. However, sinceChina's economy took off in the last decade, street vendors have gradually disappeared from the streets and many of them opened shops of their own.Fast forward to today, street vendors have come into our sight again after cities such asChengduand Yantai succeeded in creating hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving street stalls permission to operate.China's tech industry was quick to jump on the street vendor trend, with tech giants including Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and flocking todish outcheap loans, offer support and payment solutions to millions of owners of newly established small businesses.Ant Financial, Alibaba's fintech arm, promised its mobile wallet app Alipay will give interest-free loans to 30 million vendors, and 70 billion RMB of interest-free credit line to consumers to make purchases everywhere, including street vendors. provided 50 billion RMB worth of quality goods for street vendors, and provided each one of them with a maximum 100,000 RMB interest-free loan to stock up.Tencent's WeChat announced to offer payment solutions, marketing supports and even training for up to 50million street vendors, with the end goal of digitally transforming them to increase their income.Guangzhoucity partnered with WeChat this month to hold a live streaming shopping festival to improve sales of local produce. In attempts to promote various live streaming platforms, many tech CEOs also made their own live streamed e-commerce debuts(首次亮相)selling goods coming from all over the country.12. What does the underlined part “dish out" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. turn down.B. provide with.C. pay off.D. apply for.13. Compared with and Tencent, what unique measure did Ant Financial take?A. It provides interest-free loans for vendors.B. It offers interest-free credit line to customers.C. It provides quality goods for street vendors.D. It offers marketing support to businessmen.14. What's the purpose of the cooperation between WeChat andGuangzhoucity?A. To volunteer to train street vendors.B. To give away free goods to the poor.C. To promote to develop the local economy.D. To help CEOs make their own streaming platforms.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Chengdu and Yantai Succeeded in Creating Job OpportunitiesB. "Street Vendor Economy” Greatly Increases People's IncomeC. The Whole Nation Are Involved in a New Economy ModelD.China's Major Tech Companies Are Helping With "Street Vendor Economy”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年广州市第一中学高中部高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020年广州市第一中学高中部高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020年广州市第一中学高中部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ABritain's brilliant bridges have aided trade and brought communities together and are always the most exciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right.Clifton Suspension Bridge, BristolDescribed byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling”, in was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-Jong toll (收费) bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ l toll for every journey pays for its repair. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions.Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-TeesA pedestrian and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly spectacular (壮观) at night. The arches of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity symbol, thereby inspiring the name which was chosen by the public.Tower Bridge, LondonAn engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Cornish granite, Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital and experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor.Iron Bridge, ShropshireOpened in 1781, this is the first arch bridge in the world to be made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the cart of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire.1.Which bridge has the longest history?A.Clifton Suspension Bridge.B.Infinity Bridge.C.Tower Bridge.D.Iron Bridge.2.What can we know about Infinity Bridge?A.People can just walk on it.B.The public give it two names.C.It's well worth visiting at night.D.It's arch is the biggest on the earth.3.What do Clifton Suspension Bridge and Tower Bridge have in common?A.They are both over 120 years old.B.Visitors should pay for passing them.C.They have the same original design.D.Visitors can have a good view of London on them.BIt is not only praise or punishment that determines a child's level of confidence.There are some other important ways we shape our kids — particularly by giving instructions and commands in a negative or positive choice of words.For example, we can say to a child “Don't run into traffic!” or “Stay on the footpath close to me.” In using the latter, you will be helping your kids to think and act positively, and to feel competent in a wide range of situations, because they know what to do, and aren't scaring themselves with what not to do.Actually, it is all in the way the human mind works.What we think, we automatically rehearse.For example, if someone offered you a million dollars not to think of a blue monkey for two minutes, you wouldn't be able to do it.When a child is told “Don't fall off the tree,” he will think of two things:“don't” and “fall off the tree”. That is, he will automatically create the picture of falling off the tree in his mind.A child who is vividly imagining falling off the tree is much more likely to fall off.So it is far better to use “Hold on to the tree carefully.”Clear, positive instructions help kids to understand the right way to do things.Kids do not always know how to be safe, or how to react to the warning of the danger in negative words.So parents should make their commands positive.“Sam, hold on firmly to the side of the boat” is much more useful than “Don't you dare to fall out of the boat?” or “How do you think I'll feel if you drown?” The changes are small but the difference is obvious.Children learn how to guide and organize themselves from the way we guide them with our words, so it pays to be positive.4. Positive choice of words helps kids to ________.A. learn in different situationsB. do things carefullyC. build up their confidenceD. improve their imagination5. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. A child will act on what is instructed.B. One can't help imagining what is heard.C. A child will fall off the tree when told not to.D. One won't think of a blue monkey when given money.6. Which of the following commands helps kids to be safe?A. How do you think I'll feel if you get hurt?B. Don't play by the lake.C. Don't you dare to walk through the red light?D. Fasten your seat belt.7. The main idea of the passage is that ________.A. positive instructions guide kidsB. praise makes kids confidentC right instructions keep kids safe D. clear commands make kids differentCTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets(配件)unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.8. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.9. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product10. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityDJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot watercould rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.12. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.13. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.14. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.15. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.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届广州市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市第二中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020届广州市第二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ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCLosing 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 booster8. 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.9. 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.10. 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-being11. 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 mentallyDWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they willalways love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.12. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.13. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock14. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories15. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80s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。

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秘密★启用前试卷类型:B 广州市2020 届高三年级阶段训练题英语本试卷共10 页,满分120 分。

考试用时120 分钟。

注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上,并用2B 铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号及试卷类型(B)。

因听力另考,试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。

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第二部分阅读理解( 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 和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMama and I spend mornings cleaning up the dirt that blows into our house. Mama says all the dust is due to the drought. The dirt sifts into everything. It covers our clothes. We have to wash the dishes before each meal. We rarely drive the truck because Papa fears the dust from the road will ruin the motor.When my sister, Faye, and I walk to school, we wear kerchiefs over our mouths so we don’t breathe in the dirt. On days when the air is so bad that they close the school, we stay home and help Mama put wet sheets over the windows. But the dirt always finds a way in.Last Sunday, there was no dirt in the air, only bright spring sunshine and a clear blue sky. After lunch, Papa headed out to the field to check on the cattle while I played with Faye in the yard. The temperature suddenly dropped. I looked to the west and saw a huge black cloud of dust. All the birds flew away. “I must warn Papa,” I thought to myself. To avoid her panicking, I gently told Faye to go back inside where she would be safe, and then headed off to the field.The storm hit so fast, and in an instant the day turned into night. By the time I entered the cow field the fine sand was whipping across my face. I screamed for Papa, hoping my voice would lead him back.The dirt and sand stung my skin like a thousand bees. Although I was terrified, I refused to turn back. My dad was stranded and needed my help. Covering my face with one hand, I groped my way tow ard the truck and opened the door. First I tried turning the truck’s lights on and off, hoping that Papa would see them flashing, but the sandstorm let no light escape. Then I pushed the horn again and again, so Papa would hear it. I pushed until I had no more strength in my arms.Suddenly, Papa’s face appeared at the window. My heart leaped with surprise and relief. He opened the door and climbed onto the seat next to me. He then pulled me into his arms and said, “Oh, Iris, you saved me!”Finally, the wind subsided and the dust began to settle. Dirt was piled up to the window on one side of the truck and halfway up the door on the other. Papa kicked against the door, opening it far enough to let us out.Sand and soil drifts were everywhere, but we were safe.21.What is the main function of the first two paragraphs?A.It describes a problem the characters must solve.B.It establishes the setting where the story takes place.C.It introduces the characters that will follow in the story.D.It explains the motivations for the characters’ later actions.22.Why did Papa go to the field that Sunday?A.He was trying to get to his truck.B.He needed to prepare the field for harvest.C.He wanted to make sure the animals were fine.D.He planned to bring in the cattle before the storm.23.How did Iris save her father?A.By warning him to run away.B.By turning on the truck’s lights.C.By guiding him towards the shelter.D.By screaming his name at the top of her voice.24.Which of the following words best describe Iris?A.Brave and calm.B.Experienced and confident.C.Adventurous and careful.D.Fearless and sympathetic.B25.What is true about the Milky Way?A.There are only stars inside it.B.There is a black hole at its center.C.It’s the biggest spiral galaxy in the universe.D.It takes 100,000 years to get there from Earth.26.Which of the following is the main factor in categorizing galaxies?A. Shape.B. Size.C. Number of stars.D. Distance from the sun.27.Which of the following galaxies can be classified as irregular?A.Whale Galaxy — similar to the Milky Way both in size and shape.B.Cygnus A (3C 405) Galaxy — the brightest egg shape we can o bserve.C.Cigar Galaxy — long and narrow galaxy that looks like an ashy cloud.D.Sunflower Galaxy — galaxy with multiple arms radiating from its bright core.CThe Silk Road is arguably the most famous long-distance trade route of the ancient world. This passage connected Europe in the West with China in the East, and allowed the exchange of goods, technology, and ideas between the two civilizations. Although merchants could make huge profits travelling the road, it was not without risk.The main Silk Road started in Chang’an (known today as Xi’an), the early Han capital. Travelers commencing their journey from this city could take a northern route that would take them across China’s northwestern provinces. After this, they would face the Gobi Desert, arguably the greatest danger of the Silk Road.The Gobi Desert, the largest desert in Asia, consists mainly of rocky, hard earth. This feature made it easier for traders to travel across, compared to sandy deserts like the neighboring Taklamakan Desert. Like other deserts, the Gobi Desert is dry and hot, and therefore the biggest challenge travelers faced was obtaining enough water for themselves as well as for their camels.So, rest stops were created along the route, allowing travelers to rest, eat and drink. These places also promoted the exchange of goods, and even ideas, amongst the travelers who stopped there. Usually, the rest stops were placed within a day’s journey of each other. In this way, travelers could avoid spending too much time in the desert, which would make them targets for robbers, another danger of the Silk Road.Once through the Gobi Desert, travelers would continue their journey into Iran, Turkey, and finally Europe. Whilst this part of the journey may have been less dangerous, it is not entirely without its perils.28.The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to .A.making huge profitsB.traveling the Silk RoadC.exchanging goods and ideasD.connecting different civilizations29.Why was the Gobi Desert easier to cross than other deserts?A.The desert’s surface was easier to walk on.B.Camels for transportation were easier to find.C.It was smaller and could be crossed in less time.D.There were more natural water sources available.30.What can we guess about the rest stops in the Gobi Desert?A.Travelers were offered free accommodation.B.They were located around the edges of the desert.C.Travelers staying there were often attacked by criminals.D.They were shared by travelers from different countries.31.What is the passage mainly about?A.The origins of the Silk Road.B.The benefits of the Silk Road.C.The difficulties faced by Silk Road travelers.D.The cultural exchanges among Silk Road travelers.DLet’s begin with the story: King Hiero contracts the ancient Greek polymath Archimedes ( 阿基米德) to detect fraud in the manufacture of a golden crown. Archimedes accepts the challenge and, during a subsequent trip to the public baths, realizes that the more his body sinks into the water, the more water is displaced —making the displaced water an exact measure of his volume. Realizing he has hit upon a method to determine whether the King’s crown was made of gold or silver, the young Greek leaps out of the bath and rushes home naked crying “Eureka! Eureka!” Or, translated: “I’ve found it! I’ve found it!”Too bad, however, Archimedes probably never uttered the phrase in that way.First and foremost, Archimedes himself never wrote about this episode, although he spent plenty of time detailing the laws of buoyancy ( 浮力). The oldest authority for the naked-Archimedes eureka story is Vitruvius, a Roman writer, who included the tale in his introduction to his ninth book of architecture. “Vitruvius may have gotten it wrong,” says Chris Schmitt, a mathematician at the University of Berlin and a self-described Archimedes fan. “The method attributed to Archimedes in the story works in theory so it sounds right, but when you actually try it, you find that the real world gets in the way.”In fact, Schmitt is one of a long line of scientists, including Galileo, who have read the account and thought, “That can’t be right.” As Galileo wrote, Archimedes could have achieved a far more precise result using his own law of buoyancy and an accurate scale. In fact, the surface tension of water can make the volume of a light object like a crown immeasurable. “There may be some tr uth to it,” Schmitt adds. “Archimedes did measure the volume of things but the eureka moment was maybe due to his original discovery concerning buoyance, not to sitting in the bathtub and then running through the streets naked.”Much like Newton’s apple, the exclamation persists because of the enduring power of the story: a golden crown, a life in the balance, a naked mathematician. The suspect foundations of the e ureka moment take nothing away from the word’s ability to uniquely and concisely convey the flash of inspiration.32.According to the first paragraph, how would Archimedes measure the volume of the crown?A.He would weigh himself with and without the crown.B.He would weigh the crown first and then put it into water.C.He would go to the public baths wearing the crown on his head.D.He would sink the crown into water and measure the water displaced.33.What did Galileo probably think of the naked-Archimedes eureka story?A.He believed the word “eureka” was said in another situation.B.He suspected Archimedes didn’t run through the street naked.C.He doubted Archimedes carried out the experiment independently.D.He thought Archimedes would not have used the method described.34.What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?A.The wo rd “eureka” is still widely used today.B.The word “eureka” is now a formal scientific term.C.Most people accept the authenticity of the original story.D.People are still inspired by the achievements of Archimedes.35.What is the purpose of this text?A.To introduce the famous scientist Archimedes.B.To examine the credibility of the eureka story.C.To explain how the word “eureka” was created.D.To urge people not to use the word “eureka” anymore.第二节( 共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分,满分10 分)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。

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