2020年宁波市李惠利中学高三英语一模试题及答案

2020年宁波市李惠利中学高三英语一模试题及答案
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
I once taught in a small private school. Each morning at nine o’clock all the students, ranging in age from three to seven years old, gathered in the Great Room for a warm-up in preparation for the day.
One morning the headmistress made an announcement to all the children gathered,“Today we begin a great experiment of the mind.” She held up two ivy(常春藤) plants, each potted in an identical container. She continued, “Do they look the same?”
All the children nodded. So did I, for, in this way, I was alsoa child.
“We will give the plants the same amount of light, the same amount of water, but not the same amount of attention,” She said. “Together we are going to see what will happen when we put one plant in the kitchen away from our attention and the other plant right here in this room. Each day for the next month, we shall sing to our plant in the Great Room and tell it how much we love it, and how beautiful it is. We will use our good minds to think good thoughts about it.”
Four weeks later my eyes were as wide and disbelieving as the children’s. The kitchen plant was leggy and sick-looking, and it hadn’t grown at all. But the Great Room plant, which had been sung to and surrounded by positive thoughts and words, had increased threefold in size with dark leaves that were filled with energy.
In order to prove the experiment, the kitchen ivy was brought to the Great Room to join the other ivy. Within three weeks, the second plant had caught up with the first ivy. Within four weeks, they could not be distinguished, one from the other.
I took this lesson to heart and made it my own.
1. Why did the headmistress do the experiment?
A. She wanted to teach me a lesson.
B. She expected the students to learn to grow plants.
C. She meant to prove the impact of good minds on growth.
D. She intended to show students how to save a sick-looking plant.
2. What happened to the ivy in the kitchen at last?
A. It stopped growing and died.
B. It was leggy and sick with dark leaves.
C. It looked almost the same as the other one.
D. It grew better than the one in the Great Room.
3. What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A. Life Means Growth
B. Things Grow with Love
C. Equality Makes a Difference
D. Positive Thoughts Really Count
B
A dog spentthe lastfour years of his life waitingat a crossroad in the Thai city ofKhon Kaenas if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water.
One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soonwent viraland the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner.
Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman fromThailand’sRoiEtProvince, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化).
Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tailand came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly.
4.Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner?
A. He walked around the crossroad constantly.
B. He was kept at a woman’s home all the time.
C. A local reporter brought him food and water.
D. A woman looked after him on a regular basis.
5. What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Changed surprisingly.
B. Spread quickly.
C. Appeared gradually.
D. Fell directly.
6. How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her?
A. Shocked.
B. Regretful.
C. Touched.
D. Proud.
7. What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog?
A. Unbelievable success is worth waiting for.
B. We should adjust ourselves to environments.
C. We need to learn to be faithful and thankful.
D. No one knows the result until the last minute
C
Nextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.
The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.
Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.
The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.
“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.
Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.
“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.
Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.
8. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?
A. They doubt its value.
B. They think poorly of it.
C. They are in favor of it.
D. They are worried about it.
9. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?
A. Its members.
B. Its service.
C. Its value.
D. Its location.
10. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?
A. To support his viewpoint.
B. To post an advertisement.
C. To introduce a network.
D. To makea public offer.
11. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?
A. Curious.
B. Upset.
C. Cautious.
D. Optimistic.
D
There are 195 countries in the world today but almost none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? It’s such a popular color1 today. Why would no country use it in their flag? The answer is really quite simple. Purple was just for too expensive.
The color1 purple has been associated with royalty power and wealth for centuries. Queen Elizabeth I forbade anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. Purple’s high status comes from the rarity and cost of the dye (染料)originally used to produce it. Fabric traders got the dye from a small sea snail (海螺)that was only found in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean. More than 10,000 snails were needed to create just one gram of purple; not to mention a lot of work went into producing the dye, which made purple dye so expensive.
Since only wealthy rulers could afford to buy and wear the color1 , it became associated with the royal family. Sometimes, however, the dye was too expensive even for royalty. Third century Roman Emperor Aurelio famously wouldn’t allow his wife to buy a scarf made from purple silk because it cost three times its weight in gold. A single pound of dye cost three pounds of gold, which equals 56,000 dollars today. Therefore, even the richest countries
couldn’t spend that much having purple on their flags.
The dye became more accessible to lower-class about a century and a half ago. In 1856, 18-year-old English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally created a man-made purple compound (化合物)while attemptingto produce an anti-malaria drug. He noticed that the compound could be used to dye fabrics, so he patented the dye, manufactured it and got rich. Purple dye was then mass-produced so everybody could afford it.
Till now, a handful of new national flags have been designed and a few of them have chosen to use purple in their flag. So don’t be making any bets just yet.
12. Why was color1 purple expensive in the past?
A. Because only royal families were allowed to wear purple.
B. Because it took a long time to get purple dye from gold.
C. Because purple was worth as much as its weight in gold.
D. Because purple dye used to be rare and hard to produce.
13. Why did Roman Emperor Aurelio forbid his wife to buy a purple scarf?
A. Because of poor quality.
B. Because of long tradition.
C. Because of bad taste.
D. Because of high price.
14. What is purple's situation now?
A. Purple has been widely used on national flags.
B. Purple dye is now affordable to ordinary people.
C. Royal family stop using purple because it’s toocommon.
D. Fewer snails are used to produce purple dye than before.
15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. No Purple Flags?
B. Purple vs Gold
C. How to Produce Purple Dye?
D. The Birth of Purple Color
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
Maintaining and Building Muscle
Staying healthy is very important, but eating well and getting active is only part of the story. Often, we forget how important it is to concentrate on building and maintaining our muscles.
____16____It can also help you improve your immune system, speed up your body's healing process, and let you sleep better. And as you age, the muscles you've developed will help you with your balance, bone strength,
posture, and even more confident.____17____After all, you don't have to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger to feel good about being a bit stronger!
With all these great reasons for strength training, there are also so many myths that stop women from doing it.____18____The truth is, since women have about one-fifteenth the testosterone of men, it's much harder for them to get big muscles than it is for men. So go ahead ladies, get stronger. You'll be happy you did!
There are some easy ways to build muscle at home.____19____But did you know that, when done right, push-ups can be as effective as weight lifting? The trick is to make sure you are constantly varying the type of push-up. Placing your hands closer together or further apart are two excellent ways to isolate different muscle groups and ensure you get the maximum return on your effort.
____20____For example, squats and lunges for your legs, pull-ups and chin-ups for your upper body, and crunches and planks for your core. With every exercise, you should keep track of how many you do and measure your improvements over time. In addition, keep in mind that once a specific exercise gets too easy, there are always plenty of changes to help increase is difficulty.
There are so many strength training exercises that are simple, easy to do at home, and great for your health. Why not give them a try? Just remember: the hardest part is getting started!
A. Instead, they can try taking a bath o fall asleep.
B. People may fear it is a hard work to insist on strength training.
C. Of all the benefits, maybe the best part is your improved confidence.
D. Without leaving the comfort of your home, you are probably familiar with push-ups.
E. Building muscle strength does more than just help you lift heavier things and lose weight.
F. Women's common fear is that lifting weights will make them look too bulky.
G. There are also other simple ways to increase muscle strength.
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When I was in primary school, I got into an argument with a boy in my class. I can’t____21____what the quarrel was about, but I have never forgotten the____22____learned that day.
I was____23____that “I” was right and “he” was wrong — but he just____24____that I was wrong and “he” was right. The teacher____25____to teach us a very important lesson. She brought us____26____to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the____27____.
In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could clearly____28____that it was black. She asked the
boy____29____color1 the objet was. “White,” he answered.
I couldn’t_____30_____he said the object was white, for it was_____31_____black! Another_____32_____started between us; this time about the color1 of the object.
The teacher told me to go to stand the place_____33_____the boy had been standing and told him to come to stand where I had been. We_____34_____places, and now she asked me what the color1 of the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two sides color1 ed_____35_____, and from his_____36_____it was white. Only from my side was it black.
My teacher taught me a very_____37_____lesson that day: You must stand in the other persons’_____38_____and look at the situation through their eyes in order to_____39_____understand their perspective. Don’t hold a(an)_____40_____as the whole.
21. A. forget B. remember C. understand D. explain
22. A. lesson B. skill C. class D. detail
23. A. fond B. devoted C. grateful D. certain
24. A. recognized B. disagreed C. insisted D. threatened
25. A. determined B. responded C. followed D. agreed
26. A. on B. up C. down D. in
27. A. one B. another C. others D. other
28. A. enjoy B. see C. appreciate D. imagine
29. A. which B. that C. what D. how
30. A. believe B. allow C. stand D. value
31. A. equally B. totally C. briefly D. obviously
32. A. discussion B. argument C. debate D. conversation
33. A. that B. when C. where D. which
34. A. expected B. experienced C. exposed D. exchanged
35. A. frequently B. clearly C. rarely D. differently
36. A. sight B. viewpoint C. scene D. mind
37. A. meaningful B. faithful C. magic D. attractive
38. A. coats B. socks C. shoes D. hats
39. A. truly B. directly C. actually D. personally
40. A. detail B. role C. part D. aspect
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
Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from___41.___—all you need is a video camera and an Internet connection. You do not even need a studio. A virtual choir helps connect___42.___people together. Many people do not have close friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir___43.___them to add their voices to those of other individuals and become part of the___44.___community. It has proved to be a positive___45.___on the lives of many people. As one virtual choir member said, "Music helps me to ... forget my problems. With music, I become someone else.
Customs play a significant___46.___in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade___47.___and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of___48.___firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year.___49.___, many big cities have given up this custom in order to____50.____air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
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限一词;
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Yesterday I came across the foreign girl on the street, who looked worried. To understand what the matter was about her, I went up to her but we had a talk. At first, she spoke very fast that I couldn’t follow her. Realizing she couldn’t make herself understand, she spoke more slowly. By talk with her, I learnt she wasn’t able to find out her hotel. She became anxiously, so I decided take her there. It took us one and a half hour to get to her hotel. When we said goodbye, she said, “I cannot thank you enough.”
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你校国际部正在举办主题为“The Power of Music”的征文比赛，请你用英语写一篇短文参赛。

内容包括：
1.音乐的重要性；
2.音乐对你的影响。

注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D
12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A
16. E 17. C 18. F 19. D 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34.
D 35. D 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. A 40. C
41. anywhere
42. ordinary
43. enables
44. global 45. influence
46. role 47. away
48. lighting
49. Nowadays
50. avoid
51.(1).the→a
(2).about→with
(3).but→and
(4).very→so
(5).understand→understood
(6).talk→talking
(7).去掉out
(8).anxiously→anxious
(9).decided后加to
(10).hour→hours
52.略。