2020年淮北市二中高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020年淮北市二中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
A
Electric Shocks Can Be Fatal
Government statistics recently showed that in theUK, more than 3,000 people a year experience electric shocks in their homes. A smaller number of people are killed after they touch the power lines outside their homes. Electric shocks can cause a person's heart or breath to stop and are potentially fatal. It is essential for people to learn basic techniques to deal with such emergencies.
What to do?
● If you are the first person to reach someone who has an electric shock, don't touch him or her!
● If the victim is still holding the appliance that gives him or her the shock (e.g. a hair dryer), unplug it or turn off the power at its source.Under no circumstances can you try to move the appliance with your hands!
● Ifyou can't turn off the power, use a piece of wood, like a broom handle or a chair, to separate the victim from the appliance or the power source. You may even be able to do this with a folded newspaper.
● The victim must remain lying down. If he or she isunconscious, the victim should be placed on his or her side. But he or she should not be moved if there is a possibility of neck or spine injuries unless it is ly necessary.
● It is essential to maintain the victim's body heat, so make sure you cover him or her with a blanket before you do anything else. If the victim is not breathing, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (人工呼吸). Keep the victim's head low until professional help arrives.
● If the electric shock has been caused by an external power line, the dangers to the victim and to anybody providing first aid are much greater.
1. What kind of passage is it?
A. An advertisement.
B. A horror story.
C. A news report.
D. First aid emergency advice.
2. The underlined sentence implies that ________.
A. you should move the appliance
B. you should pick up the appliance and turn off the electricity
C. it is very dangerous to touch the appliance with your hands
D. it is unnecessary to unplug the appliance with your hands
3. When a person has got an electric shock, you should ________.
A. separate the victim from the appliance and let him sit up
B. keep the victim warm and help him or her breathe again
C. move the victim onto his or her side if he or she has got neck injuries
D. keep the victim's head high until professional help arrives
B
Ever wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.
While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.
In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion when faced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.
However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.
The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing it only 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”
To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but none of them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.
4. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?
A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.
B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.
C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.
D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.
5. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?
A. Slow to understand.
B. Quick to learn.
C. At a loss.
D. In a panic.
6. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?
A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.
B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.
CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.
D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.
B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.
C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.
D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.
C
Henry Cavill: Bring Superman to Life
Henry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.
Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.
Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.
In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back
and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.
More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.
However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.
8. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?
A. He was too polite to refuse.
B. He was hoping to get noticed.
C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.
D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.
9. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .
A. he had experienced hunting monsters
B. he had played the same role in a movie
C. he knew the writer of the books personally
D. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in
10. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?
A. Modest and friendly.
B. Determined and kind.
C. Talented and faithful.
D. Honest and considerate.
11. What made Cavill a real-life hero?
A. Being a successful actor.
B. Playing Superman on screen.
C. Devoting to charities.
D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.
D
ElonMusk is a symbol of passion, hard work and success. A person may work hard in his life, but when hard work goes along with passion and a new idea, then something is created that astonishes the world. As the founder of big companies like PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla Motors, Elon Musk is a guide and inspiration for the youth around the world.
Elon Musk was born on June 28,1971 inPretoria,South Africa. He was the eldest of three children. His father Errol Musk, a British-born South African, was an engineer. Musk spent his childhood inSouth Africaand at the age of 9, he got his first personal computer. This got Elon interested in programming and he started to learn on his own. At the age of 12, he made his first computer game, Blaster, which earned him $500 when he sold the source code to a magazine.
When he was 17, he decided to leave home and had wanted to move to theUnited Statesafter graduating from a secondary school inPretoria. However, he was unable to move to theUnited States. In 1989, Elon Musk moved toCanada, where his mother’s s lived. After obtaining Canadian citizenship, Musk went toMontreal. Due to a lack of money, he found a low-paying job. At the age of 19, he enteredQueensUniversityinKingston,Ontario, studying there for two years. Finally, in 1992, his dream came true—he moved to theUnited States.
As a teenager, Musk struggled with depression. But then he realized that the most important thing was presenting himself with the right questions. The day he started doing this, everything started to get easier.
Musk thought that a human being had to expand the limits of his consciousness—to ask the right questions and get answers to them; thus he asked the best question of all: what will have the greatest impact on the future of humans? Musk found that these things were the Internet and space exploration.
The life of Elon Musk is inspiring. He found success on the Internet, without much formal learning. By reading books and using his willpower and dedication, he reached a level of knowledge that is difficult to imagine. He did not give up until he achieved his dreams. Elon Musk truly stands out among other billionaires because of his leadership abilities, positive attitude, ability to know when to take risks, and belief in futuristic technologies.
12. According to the passage, Elon Musk gained knowledge of computer by ________.
A. teaching himself
B. learning from his father
C. taking online courses
D. studying inQueensUniversity
13. What made things easier for Elon Musk when he suffered from depression?
A. Expanding knowledge by reading books.
B. Asking himself the right questions.
C. Achieving success on the Internet.
D. Designing computer games.
14. What can we learn from the passage?
A. It’s never too late to learn.
B. Youth means limitless possibilities.
C. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
D. He who doesn’t advance falls backward.
15. Which words can best describe Elon Musk according to the passage?
A. Optimistic and generous.
B. Ambitious and determined.
C. Independent and helpful.
D. Adventurous and realistic.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项
How Can I Fight Laziness?
Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.
____16____Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.
Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed fromtask to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone.____17____
Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations（诱惑）that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness.____18____Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.
Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately.____19____Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice lazinesswhen you are surrounded by motivated（积极的）people.
____20____Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.
A.Knowing how to fight laziness is important
B.To fight family laziness,set an example.
C.Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.
D.One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.
E.Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.
ziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own mind.
G.With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
I moved to a new city and took a job in marketing. I didn't really understand whether it___21___me. I enjoyed doing things that I felt had___22___—I could see their benefit and feel their impact. As the months passed, I felt it just wasn't for me. I needed to find a way out.
A job advertisement for a(n)___23___for a new youth magazine came at exactly the right time. I applied and was ___24___. My role was to help teams of young people edit their___25___and help them with their work. I had assumed the magazine would be a(n)___26___of games and dull reviews, so I was___27___when one of the first pieces written was about social welfare.___28___, I found something I was interested in.
I felt a___29___in me straight away. I had a purpose again. Days were lost to discussing hot topics and____30____the words of their strong and opinionated(坚持己见的) voices.____31____in their world, I could see myself making a difference to the team's____32____ability. As our website hits____33____and the work shifted to reflect what our____34____wanted, I developed a greater____35____of what young people might want to read.
The biggest change the job brought,____36____, was to my well-being. It is rare you find yourself in a job you love, one that you are happy to____37____each day. I was thriving(充实) in this____38____environment, inspired by the talented young people I was helping to____39____their careers.
Now, I realize that there are jobs that will keep you happy,____40____and inspired.
21. A. messed with B. applied to C. relied on D. waited for
22. A. purpose B. convenience C. restriction D. entertainment
23. A. reporter B. lawyer C. editor D. typist
24. A. independent B. intelligent C. successful D. ambitious
25. A. courses B. references C. homework D. content
26. A. replacement B. mixture C. innovation D. symbol
27. A. amused B. embarrassed C. touched D. surprised
28. A. Naturally B. Generally C. Frequently D. Finally
29. A. contrast B. shock C. change D. shame
30. A. reading B. translating C. spelling D. copying
31. A. Jammed B. Hidden C. Invested D. Imagined
32. A. gaming B. writing C. marketing D. communicating
33. A. increased B. reduced C. changed D. remained
34. A. monitors B. sponsors C. colleagues D. audiences
35. A. distinction B. understanding C. expectation D. recording
36. A. though B. instead C. otherwise D. therefore
37. A. go into B. leave behind C. refer to D. set aside
38. A. troublesome B. creative C. tough D. conservative
39. A. transfer B. rescue C. discipline D. further
40. A. lucky B. popular C. energetic D. honest
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
“I saw rice plants as tall as sorghum(高粱),each ear of rice as big as an ear of corn and each grain of rice as huge as a peanut. I could hide in the shade of the rice crops with a friend. "That is the dream of the____41.____( agriculture ) scientist Yuan Longping.
Yuan Longping, born____42.____September 7,1930,is known for developing the first hybrid rice varieties in the 1970s. Since then, hybrid rice____43.____( grow) in over 20 countries,____44.____(attract)attention from the whole world, especially areas at risk of hunger.
This year 88-year-old Yuan Longping has____45.____( successful) developed rice growing in saltwater and desert. Though his rice could reduce food shortage, the new strain has a long way____46.____(go)before it can be widely spread.
Yuan Longping's achievement has brought him many awards and____47.____(honor)both at home and abroad. As Yuan Longping accepted his Lifetime Achievement Award, he said that____48.____lifetime achievement means is to achieve your dream with all your life.____49.____, fame and wealth mean much less to him than his research, and he says he will focus on____50.____( develop) better rice.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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

There lived a hunter who was extreme lazy and poor. He didn’t want to hunt something but dreamed of being rich one day. One morning, he find a pot of milk at his gate. He was too happy that he tasted it quickly and left some in the pot. Then she went on with his dream. “I will make butter from the milk and sell it to make some money, with that I can buy a hen and it will lay many egg. Then I will sell them to buy big house. Then I can marry with a beautiful girl.” Unluckily, he broke the pot by accident, wake him up from his day dream.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的好朋友Judy因考试发挥失常，导致成绩不理想而情绪低落。

请你给他写封信表示安慰，要点如下：
1)对她目前状况表示理解；
2)给出建议；
3)鼓励她树立信心，争取下次考出好成绩。

注意：
1)词数120左右；
2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Judy,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
16. D 17. F 18. E 19. B 20. C
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. C 32.
B 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. A 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C
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