2020届首师大附中昌平分校高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020届首师大附中昌平分校高三英语二模试题及参考答案
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
A
Fine art fairs（艺术博览会）are the trend of the 21st century, with new art and antique（古玩）fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world. Here is a list of four noteworthy art fairs.
Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
The granddaddy of art fairs, Art Basel, was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world. Art Basel takes place over a 5-day period each June in Basel, Switzerland. The high cost of renting space for gallery owners is offset（抵消）by the huge attendance at the fair. For example in 2010, about 60,000 visitors attended Art Basel.
Frieze Art Fair, London
“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists.v"Thefair takes place every October in Regent's Park, London. It features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. ”
In addition to the fair which began in 2003, the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze, an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.
TEFAF Maastricht, the Netherlands
Established in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair, and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation（TEFAF）, Maastricht in 1996, the fair includes 260 of the world's most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.
The 24th edition of the TEFAF fair held March 18 — 27, 2011 featured 260 dealers exhibiting approximately 30, 000 artworks and antiques with an overall value of $ US 1. 4 billion.
ARCO, Madrid
ARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europe's leading and popular art fairs. In addition to the exhibiting galleries（in 2011, 197 international art galleries participated）, a seriesof lectures and specially focused exhibitions take place.
1.How does Art Basel cover the expense of renting space?
A.By selling tickets.
B.By selling expensive exhibits.
C.By donation from dealers.
D.By support from the government.
2.The owners of Frieze Art Fair are also in charge of____.
A.170 living artists.
B.An international art magazine.
C.30,000 artworks and antiques.
D.A series of lectures.
3.Which of the following has the longest history?
A.Art Basel
B.Frieze Art Fair
C.TEFAF
D.ARCO
B
You must have read "The Tortoise and the Hare(《龟兔赛跑》)" when you were younger. So which animal are you? The tortoise or the hare? Do you rush around trying to do things as quickly as possible? Or do you deal your work at a slow , but steady(稳定的)pace? Whether you approach life like the tortoise or the hare can make a difference in the results you'll see.
Some will say that you should avoid being like the hare. After all. he was overconfident and finally lost the race. You mayalso have heard teachers say from time to time that "haste makes waste”. But what does that mean? Most people think it meant that the faster you do something,the more likely it is that you'll make mistakes. Many teaches wantyouto approach your schoolwork thoughtfully and carefully.
But does haste always make waste? Not necessarily ! Some people are able to work quickly while also maintaining(保持)a high level of quality in all that they do. Recent research, however, is making the idea of haste making waste seem more believable
Researchers found that the brain changes into a special mode(模式)when forced to make rapid decisions. Overall, there appears to be a trade-off between speed and correctness. As the brain makes decisions more quickly, those decisions are usually built on less information, which often leads to a greater likelihood of mistakes.
When you approach things like the tortoise. you methodically and steadily work towards your goal. You might not arrive there first, but then again you might! In any case, you're likely to make fewer mistakes and you might just enjoy the journey more than the bare.
Goals are great to work towards, but often the achievements aren't what we remember. In the end, the most meaningful and important parts of our lives are the journeys we went on , not the destination we reached. So be the hare when you have to, but always remember that the slow and steady journey is what you’ll remember and treasure the most.
4. Why does the author mention the story in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce the topic.
B. To show its popularity.
C. To suggest its importance.
D. To advise readers to read it.
5. For what purpose do teachers often say “haste makes waste to students?
A. To ask them not to waste their time.
B. To tell them it is OK to make mistakes.
C. To ask them to avoid making silly mistakes.
D. To tell them they should check their schoolwork.
6. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How the brain collects the information it needs.
B. When the decision made by the brain is correct.
C. Why the quickly-made decision is often unwise.
D. What the relationship between lime and results is.
7. Which of the following may the author agree with?
A. Finishing the race is often a victory for everyone.
B. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.
C. The journey to every destination starts with a small step.
D. A destination is important because it guides us on the journey.
C
Richard Campbell is a secondary school student. He is15 years old. He lives in a small town in the north ofEngland. Every morning, he gets up at eight o’clock, puts on his uniform and walks to school.
One hour later, the lessons start. The students usually study maths, English, history and geography in the morning. They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch. They have a ten-minute break between classes. They also spend a long time in the school library, reading books and doing their homework.
Richard likes his school very much. His favourite subjects are English and geography, but he doesn’t like maths because he is not good at it.
Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school. Lunch is at one o’clock. He doesn’t like the food that the school serves. This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home. He always has his lunch in the dining hall, but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.
At weekends, he always goes out with his friends because he doesn’t go to school. On Saturday, he always goes to the cinema or to the sports centre. On Sunday, he just goes for a walk with his dog.
8. What time do Richard’s lessons begin in the morning?
A. At 8:00.
B. At 8:30.
C. At 9:00.
D. At 9:10.
9. What does Richard like best?
A. Maths and English.
B. English and geography.
C. History and maths.
D. Geography and history.
10. Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?
A. In the dining hall.
B. At home.
C. In the courtyard.
D. Outside his school gate.
11. What does Richard always do on Saturday?
A. He reads and does homework.
B. He goes to see films or does sports.
C. He walks his dog or does exercise.
D. He spends a long time in the library.
D
Slowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.
Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car inEurope, for example. InCroatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.
Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "
But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”
If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent, mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and
nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "
12. What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?
A. She can rent a car to go around.
B. She has to pay more insurance fees.
C. She can join in all kinds of activities.
D. She will receive 24/7 medical care.
13. What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-old's traveling?
A. His old age.
B. His lack of money.
C. His poor health.
D. His in sociable personality.
14. What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?
A. It is a non-profit traveling organization.
B. It offers service to a wide range of travelers.
C. It has a history of more than seven decades.
D. Its main customers are senior travelers.
15. What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?
A. Opposed.
B. Supportive.
C. Tolerant.
D. Objective.
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Everyone wants to be nice to their own pets! Here are a few tips.
Feed them not too little, but not too much either. You have to tell the difference between the times they’re hungry and the times they’re just trying to get food. Clean their food and drink bowls at least once a day.____16____You wouldn’t eat off the same plate for one whole week or drink out of the same glass for a month!
____17____Pets want as much of your attention as possible, dogs especially. In general, admit your pets’ existence; even say “Hi, how are you doing?” Clearly they won’t understand what you’re saying, but it shows that you care for them.
Take dogs on walks. Most dogs don’t like to be kept in a house all day long.____18____They can also meet other dogs this way. Dogs like the company of other dogs.
Take them to the vet regularly. Your pet may not like it.____19____Reward it once in a while and he will be happy with what he gets.
If you had to take your dog to the hospital, he might be afraid of riding in cars.____20____Your dog will finally realize that not all car rides end at the hospital.
A. Ask others to share.
B. It’s the same with us.
C. Give your pets attention.
D. Make sure it hasa warm place to live in.
E. They like to get out and enjoy the flesh air.
F. In that case, take very short car rides that lead somewhere pleasant.
G. But it’s better to cause a little discomfort now than to find out later that it has a disease.
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
A post that shows University of Northern Iowa staff (全体员工) giving a student her own graduation ceremony after she experienced a flight delay has been spreading online, along with___21___about “Iowa nice”. On Saturday evening, Carley Johnston of Altoona was to___22___across the stage with 2,000 students to___23___her Master of Arts in the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. But while she was___24___hunting out in Gettysburg, Pa., the students learned that her flight was delayed. She was___25___to fly back to Iowa that day to___26___it to the graduation ceremony at 6 p.m.
___27___she arrived, the other students had___28___lined up to walk across the stage. Though the ceremony in Cedar Falls___29___around 7 p.m., after hearing about Johnston’s plane issues, President Bill Ruud, along with other teachers and staff,____30____to wait nearly an hour for her arrival. And they could give Johnston her own personal____31____with her family present. “We talk a lot about being a(n)____32____,” Johnston said. “That they can take 45 minutes of this evening, it just____33____so much.” As soon as Ruud heard that a student’s flight was____34____, Scott Ketelsen said there was no hesitation for them to____35____Johnston .
“It was a____36____whether everybody would stay. However, all of them agreed,” Ketelsen said. On Reddit, over 900 comments were made on the post,____37____ Midwestern kindness, saying, “This is Iowa nice.” Eric Boisen, who wrote the post, said he appreciated the____38____comments. “I thought it was perfect for posting it because it’s very____39____and unexpected,” Boisen said. “I have never heard of that____40____at a university before.” And luckily Carley Johnston was told later that she was given the job.
21. A. comments B. debates C. suggestions D. summaries
22. A. track B. walk C. slide D. advance
23. A. receive B. host C. win D. register
24. A. goal B. semester C. job D. chance
25. A. allowed B. requested C. advised D. supposed
26. A. set B. pack C. make D. carry
27. A. Before B. Despite C. Though D. Unless
28. A. still B. actually C. always D. already
29. A. failed B. finished C. stopped D. changed
30. A. preferred B. referred C. decided D. struggled
31. A. invitation B. champion C. solution D. ceremony
32. A. family B. organization C. partner D. empire
33. A. mattered B. meant C. rescued D. impressed
34. A. missed B. delayed C. cancelled D. quit
35. A. relate to B. look forward to C. wait for D. focus on
36. A. question B. challenge C. belief D. event
37. A. providing B. downloading C. thanking D. flashing
38. A. active B. positive C. effective D. creative
39. A. demanding B. confusing C. frightening D. encouraging
40. A. organizing B. striking C. erupting D. happening
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
In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear_____41._____spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation._____42._____, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy way to success_____43._____language learning._____44._____good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only_____45._____( memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of words and_____46._____meanings, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language._____47._____we are satisfied with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language. “Learn through use” is a good piece of_____48._____(advise) for those_____49._____are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and_____50._____(write) the language
whenever we can.
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：
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。

I’m glad to share some idea about garbage classification with you, which was a hot topic these days all over China. To my understand, we should do whatever we can support it. After all, the earth is home to everyone and it’s our duty to provide a health environment voluntarily. Garbage classification isn’t easy in the beginning, and it’s meaningful. By doing so, it will do many good to the recycling of valuable resources. For our environment and life, we are expecting to learn to sort the rubbish and make it as a habit. Every individual can make the difference and bring a bright future for our planet.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是某国际中学高二学生李华。

期末临近，你的英语老师要求每位同学用英语写一篇简短的发言稿在英语课上演讲。

内容包括：
1.学年收获；
2.暑假计划；
3.高三展望。

注意：写作词数应为80左右。

Good afternoon, everyone! I'm so happy to give my speech here
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____
That's all. Thank you!
参考答案
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D
16. B 17. C 18. E 19. G 20. F
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32.
A 33.
B 34. B 35.
C 36. A 37. C 38. B 39.
D 40. D
41. it 42. Thirdly
43. in 44. A
45. to memorize
46. their 47. If
48. advice 49. who/that
50. writing
51.(1). idea→ideas
(2). was→is
(3). understand→understanding
(4). support前加to
(5). health→healthy
(6). and→but
(7). many→much
(8). expecting→expected
(9).删除as
(10). the→
52.略。