东莞市2020届高三线上教学摸底自测(英语)
2020届东莞市实验中学高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020届东莞市实验中学高三英语一模试卷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AStepping Out Into NatureThe classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.Colo-road TripsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways.A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.TheBeartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights ofMontana,WyomingandYellowstonePark. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.SewardHighway,AlaskaThe road that connectsAnchorageto Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of theChugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail,MaineTravel the 375 miles betweenKitteryandCalais,Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit theMaineLighthouseMuseum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.1.What makes Colo-road Tips special?A.Good bear stories.B.A scenic beach.C.Hands-on exhibits.D.An interactive map.2.Where can you explore state of gold miners?A.Colorado.B.Montana.C.Alaska.D.Maine3.Which place is suitable for a family with children?A.Colo-road Trips.B.TheBeartooth Highway.C.Seward Highway.D.The Lighthouse Trail.B“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, theUnited Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?4. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.5. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.6. What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C. To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.7. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A. Fiction.B. Current affairs.C. Social Studies.D. Science.CIn order to help discover spoilage and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers, researchers have developed new low-cost, smart phone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.One in threeUKconsumers throw away food just because it reaches the use-by date, but 60% of the £12.5 billion-worth of food we throw away each year is safe to eat.The researchers, whose findings were published in ACS Sensors, say the sensors could also eventually replace the use-by date—a widely used indicator of being fresh and eatable.The sensors cost two US cents each to make. Known as “paper-based electrical gas sensors (PEGS)”, they detect spoilage gases like ammonia (a poisonous gas with a strong unpleasant smell) in meat and fish products. The information provided by the electronic nose is received by a smart phone, and then you can know whether the food is fresh and safe to eat.The Imperial College London researchers who developed PEGS made the sensors by printing carbon electrodes onto a special type of paper. The materials are eco-friendly and harmless, so they don’t damage the environment and are safe to use in food packaging. The sensors, combined with a tiny electronic system, then inform nearby mobile devices, which identify and understand the data about spoilage gases.Lead author Dr Firat Guder of Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, said, “Although they’re designed to keep us safe, use-by dates can lead to eatable food being thrown away. They don’t always reflect its actualfreshness. In fact, people often get sick from food-borne diseases due to poor storage, even when an item is within its use-by date.”“These sensors are cheap enough so we hope to see supermarkets using them within three years. Our goal is to use PEGS in food packaging to reduce unnecessary food waste.”The authors hope that PEGS could have applications beyond food processing, like sensing chemicals in agriculture, air quality, and detecting disease markers in breath like those involved in kidney disease.8. What is the function of PEGS according to the text?A. To improve the taste of foods.B. To improve the service of stores.C. To help supermarkets store foods.D. To help people test food freshness.9. What role does the smartphone play while PEGS are functioning?A. It acts as an electronic nose.B. It reads the data collected by PEGS.C. It helps print the gas sensors onto paper.D. It discovers the spoilage gases from foods.10. What does Dr. Firat Guder say about use-by dates?A. They are not completely reliable.B. They can help reduce food waste.C. They are based on scientific research.D. They are not accepted by the consumers.11. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A. The process of researching spoilage sensors.B. A new technology in packaging to reduce food waste.C. The application of spoilage sensors beyond food processing.D. The influence of use-by dates on supermarkets and consumers.DI was in the second year of my Ph. D. program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hour every day. Without much consideration, I said I would use it to help others. The question kept coming to my mind. Like many graduate students, I was overwhelmed (难以承受的) with research, teaching, coursework, and some attempt at a personal life. Still, I asked myself, "Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"I needed something to help me return to my old self. After that conversation with my colleague, I googled (谷歌搜索) “volunteer opportunities near me”. A local organization that drives people to stores or appointments was looking for volunteers. Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparents were always close by, I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my surprise, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm the confusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend, the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping or scrolling (滚屏) through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding. What they told me about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world, humans are connected with the languageof emotions. And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to think about how to spend my time, which used to slip away. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.I'm proud of who I have become, and I continue to reflect on how I'm using the most valuable thing in life: my time.12. Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A. He wanted to return to normal life.B. He was busy but wanted to help others.C. He couldn't bear too much school work.D. He couldn't answer his colleague's question.13. How did the author find the volunteer job?A. A colleague recommended it.B. A local organization offered it.C. He got it from his grandparents.D. He got it by surfing on the Internet.14. What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A. Communicating with his riders.B. Improving his language learning.C. Meeting his grandparents often.D. Realizing his previous dream.15. How did volunteering influence the author?A. It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B. He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C. He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D. It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.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届广东省东莞中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
2020届广东省东莞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AIn Sweden, McDonald’s is building “bee hotels” on the back of its roadside billboards (广告牌) to help save the country’s decreasing bee population. It launched the campaign together with outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux. Six large wooden bee hotels, with drilled holes on the front, first appeared on the back of a north-facing billboard in Jarfalla in September.“Without pollination (授粉) from bees, a thirdof the food we eat would be threatened.” McDonald’s said. But it turns out that at least 30 percent of the country’s wild bee population is endangered, according to the fast-food chain. A big problem is that they lack places to live. Based on data released by Chalmers University of Technology, we know Sweden owns 274 species of bees, of which 37 species are bumblebees, and more than a third are decreasing or face the risk of decreasing. Their natural habitats have been damaged by factors including the changes of agricultural activities and fast urbanization (城市化). Fortunately, most bees are able to survive in urban habitats, like the bee hotels.Every McDonald’s authorized restaurant in Sweden will be allowed to order their own bee hotel billboards and design the messages by themselves, as the fast-food chain says. It is their hope that the number of hotels could grow to a greater extent in the near future. Great efforts in addition to that have been made by the company. On World Bee Day, May 20, it introduced “the world’s smallest McDonald’s”. McHive, which could function as an actual beehive (蜂箱). Designed by set designer Nilsson himself, the creation was sold for $10,000 at a charity fundraiser held for Ronald McDonald House Charities.Beehives can be found on the rooftops of some McDonald’s restaurants in Sweden, too. This took place in certain areas but is now followed by an increasing number of participants. More McDonald’s restaurants are making an effort to improve the living conditions of wild bees by removing the grass round their restaurants to grow flowers and plants instead.1. According to the passage, the challenge that wild bees are facing is ________A. the fast process of industry.B. the world's Large amount of trash.C. the rapid development of urbanization.D. the sharp growth of population.2. How does McDonald's help wild bees in Sweden?A. By providing shelters for bees.B. By offering food to bees.C. By advertising rescue activities.D. By putting up more billboards.3. What is the best title for the text?A. Wild bees in dangerB. The loss of bees’ habitatsC McDonald’s bee hotelsD. The protection of wild beesBSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to thestudy.4. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.CCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thoughtabout building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.8. What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A. To realize his son’s dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.9. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A. Hopeful.B. Confused.C. Impossible.D. Unsure.10. How did Blackburn’s friend help him?A. By making an outer shell for him.B. By offering him financial support.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the background of the car factory.11. What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?A. It will be driven soon on the roads.B. It can be displayed around the world.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.DRemember when your mom told you not to eat too many candy bars or sweets because they can cause tooth decay (蛀牙)? However, it turns out that chocolate can be moresalutaryto your teeth than you might expect. Recent studies show that chocolate can effectively fight against tooth decay, as if we need another excuse to eat chocolate.Chocolate offers protection like fluoride, a main ingredient in most household toothpastes. Not only does chocolate protect our teeth, but it can do so very effectively. Studies show that chocolate has compounds thatprovide strong protection for teeth. One of the compounds in chocolate, CBH, is shown to protect even more effectively than fluoride.Tooth decay happens when bacteria work to turn sugar into acids in our mouth. This is why eating foods with high sugar content can lead to more tooth decay. The compounds in chocolate, however, are anti-bacteria and can fight against bacteria in your mouth. The CBH compound in particular also works to strengthen tooth enamel (牙釉质), andprotects against tooth decay.Does this mean you can cat as much chocolate as you want without worrying about your teeth? It depends on the types of chocolate that you like. The protective effect of chocolate is most effective when you chew on cocoa beans. Of course, this option is not very appealing to; most people. A more tasty option is to choose dark chocolate with little sugar content, ideally no more than 6 to 8 grams per serving. For other types of chocolate with higher sugar content, the effect will be lessened. However, because of the protective compounds, it is still better for your teeth than other sweets and desserts containing the same amount of sugar.12. The word “salutary” in paragraph 1 means?A. Beneficial.B. Harmful.C. Familiar.D. Useless.13. What can we know about the compound CBH in chocolate?A. It can help chocolate cure tooth decay.B. It can effectively stop teeth from decaying.C. It may protect teeth better than toothpastes do.D. It may soon replace most household toothpastes.14. How does chocolate fight tooth decay?A. By breaking down acids.B. By building up compounds.C. By fixing up tooth enamel.D. By fighting against bacteria.15. What's the main idea of the text?A. Chocolate plays the role of toothpaste.B. Chocolate protects against tooth decay.C. Chocolate is the best choice for teeth protection.D. Chocolate is healthier to teeth than other sweets.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届广东东莞中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届广东东莞中学高三英语模拟试题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AExperts say that if food were a country, it would rank second behind theUSas one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters. The reason is the rising demand for meat. Animal farming is responsible for 14.5 percent of global methane emissions. While cowsare the worst contributors, pigs, sheep, donkeys and other animals play a part as well.Animal agriculture also causes land to become damaged, water to be polluted and forests to get destroyed. With the world population forecast to rise to 9.8 billion by 2050, things are only looking worse for our already decreasing natural resources. While going vegetarian would help, meat consumption is too deep-rooted in most Western diets to allow for such a sharp, permanent change. That is why experts are advocating substituting some of the beef, chicken, or pork with ordinary insects!Insects, which grow into adults within a matter of months, if not weeks, are ready for consumption much faster than domestic animals. They also require much less room, use less water and food, and produce far less greenhouse gas than animals.Of the 1.1 million insect species worldwide, scientists have identified 1,700 as eatable. Among them are ants, grasshoppers, grubs, and earthworms. Just like animals, each insect has a different taste. Tree worms taste just like pork, and grubs are similar to smoked meat.While eating insects might be a new concept for Western people, over 2 billion people worldwide consume insects as a regular part of their diet. Besides being delicious, insects are high in protein, have very few calories, and are free of the saturated fat found in animal meat. Insects can be prepared in many ways. Creative cooks can use them to cook protein-rich soup, make baked treats, and even fry a few with vegetables. So eat insects--- both your body and Mother Earth will thank you for it!1. Which of the following animals contribute the most to global methane emissions?A. Sheep.B. Donkeys.C. Cows.D. Pigs.2. How is the third paragraph developed?A. By making comparisons.B. By providing examples.C. By listing data.D. By asking questions.3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Few people eat insects regularly.B. Ordinary insects are high in fat.C. Insects contain various vitamins.D. Saturated fat is harmful to health.BA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.4. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,5. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.6. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.7. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.CJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were notconsidering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.9. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.11. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upDIt all happened one afternoon in Carl's backyard a few years ago. We had just finished playing stickball, and I was about to go home.“Wait a minute,” Carl yelled. He ran into his house and cameback with a book for me to take home and read. All he said was, “See if you like it.”I said ly nothing. I kept the book for a couple of weeks and then returned it unread. Carl never asked me if I liked it or not. During the following two years Carl lent me three more books. Each time I returned them unread.A few days after graduating from high school, Carl asked, “Benny, which college are you going to?”“I'm not going to college.” I said.“Why not?” he asked.“Because my father can't afford the tuition (学费).” I answered.“Is that it?” Carl asked. “Yes,” I said.I lied. I had no intention of going back to school now that I was out. The following day, Carl knocked on mydoor and handed me a check for seventy-five dollars from his father along with the bookMartin Eden.“I think that should do it.” he said.Once again I was in shock. I was working full-time in my brother's bakery. I attended two classes atWayneUniversitypart-time at night. Halfway through the semester, after receiving failing grades on exams and essays, I decided there was no way I would ever become a good student and get satisfactory grades. I dropped out of college.One day, curious, I picked up the book, thinking Carl was trying to tell me something. Despite difficulty, I pressed on. By the time I finished the book, I understood why: the main character, Martin Eden, had my own poor educational background, but managed to educate himself and become a published author.12. What do we know about the author?A. He often told lies.B. He quit school unwillingly.C. He had thought little of education before.D. He became a published author.13. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.14. What message does Carl want to convey?A. Reading makes a rich man.B. Reading is the journey of the soul.C. Reading makes a person better known.D.Readingopens up new opportunities.15. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise book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届东莞市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届东莞市第一中学高三英语模拟试题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AThree Things to Do Before You Are 18Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18.★Learn to swimSeriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to dowater sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it.★Try at least one kind of team sportsBeing a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends.★Collect somethingOne of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget.1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________.A. you might feel wellB. it can make you healthyC. you might easily do lots of thingsD. it can save your life2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ .A. collect somethingB. do some water sportsC. send letters to your friendsD. play basketball with your friends23. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18.A. good habits to keepB. skills to haveC. things to doD. sports to playBAs COVID-19 spread through Japan last spring, a doctor despaired. What shocked him was not the pace of infection, or a lack of protective equipment, but the old systems used to record test results and so track the course of the epidemic. “Even with coronavirus, we're handwriting and faxing,” he complained on Twitter.Japan has excellent health care. Life expectancy at birth is 85 years, the highest in the world. But doctors have been slow to embrace(欣然接受) the efficiencies of information technology, despite Japan's reputation for medical technology. The OECD ranks it last among its members for its management and use of data in health care.A commission of experts convened(召集) by the Asia-Pacific Initiative, a think-tank in Tokyo, declared Japan's response to COVID-19 a “digital defeat”。
2020届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟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ABook reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.The Book ThiefListed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.The Diary of Young GirlEven Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.Animal FarmAnimal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?A.The Book ThiefB.The Diary of Young GirlC.Animal FarmD.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn2.What do the first three books have in common?A.All of them are about wars.B.All of them are about farms.C.All of them are intended for history lovers.D.All of them were written during World War II.3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.A.instruct youngsters how to improve skillsB.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habitsC.introduce several good books to youngstersD.give youngsters advice on writing a book reviewBCigarettes aren’t just harmful when they’re being smoked. Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold, new research has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air. In the first 24 hours alone, scientists say a used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine (尼古丁) that an actively burning cigarette would produce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the level of nicotine fell by just 50% five days later.“I was ly surprised,” since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “The numbers are significant and could have important impacts when cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars. While much attention has been paid to the health influence of first-hand, second-hand and now third-hand smoking, it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigarette end of the matter.”To measure emissions (排放) from this forgotten thing, Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettes that were recently put out inside a special room. Once the ends weresealed away, the team measured eight chemicals commonly produced by cigarettes, four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful or potentially so.After setting the room’s temperature, the researchers tested how emissions changed under certain conditions. When the air temperature of the room was higher, for instance, they noticed the ends produced these chemicals at higher rates. This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays (烟灰缸) out for days ata time, especially in the heat.4. What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little nicotine.B. They produce no nicotine five days later.C. They give off nicotine for days.D. They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.5. What do Poppendieck’s words suggest?A. First-hand smoking does most harm.B. The findings are within his expectation.C. Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D. Health influence of cigarette ends is ignored.6. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to not cleaning ashtrays for days?A. Unclear.B. Disapproving.C. Unconcerned.D. Puzzled.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful ChemicalsB. Cigarettes Are More Harmful While Being SmokedC. Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends’ HarmD. Cigarette Ends Produce More Chemicals in the HeatCI was in the second year of my Ph. D. program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hour every day. Without much consideration, I said I would use it to help others. The question kept coming to my mind. Like many graduate students, I was overwhelmed (难以承受的) with research, teaching, coursework, and some attempt at a personal life. Still, I asked myself, "Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"I needed something to help me return to my old self. After that conversation with my colleague, I googled (谷歌搜索) “volunteer opportunities near me”. A local organization that drives people to stores or appointments was looking for volunteers. Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparents were always close by, I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my surprise, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm the confusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend, the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping or scrolling (滚屏) through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding. What they told me about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world, humans are connected with thelanguageof emotions. And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to think about how to spend my time, which used to slip away. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.I'm proud of who I have become, and I continue to reflect on how I'm using the most valuable thing in life: my time.8. Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A. He wanted to return to normal life.B. He was busy but wanted to help others.C. He couldn't bear too much school work.D. He couldn't answer his colleague's question.9. How did the author find the volunteer job?A. A colleague recommended it.B. A local organization offered it.C. He got it from his grandparents.D. He got it by surfing on the Internet.10. What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A. Communicating with his riders.B. Improving his language learning.C. Meeting his grandparents often.D. Realizing his previous dream.11. How did volunteering influence the author?A. It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B. He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C. He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D. It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.DThose who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy—for now. Though the androids have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case atJapan’s Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.The first location of the unique hotel opened in July 2015 was atNagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel’s owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were greeted and checked-in by a dinosaur robot, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided information about attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world’s first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.But as the years have passed, the hotel’s main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are “aging”, they are costing more to repair. Among the 283 androids being replaced are the chain’s two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests’ passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churi robots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations. For example, one guest told The Wall Street Journal that Churi mistook his snoring for a command and kept asking him to repeat his request all night.Sawada told The Wall Street Journal, “When you actually use robots you realize there are places where they aren’t needed—or just annoy people.” While Sawada may be cutting back on his use of androids, the recently-opened Smart LYZ Hotel and the Fly Zoo Hotel inChina, are run entirely by robots, with not a human in sight. Whether the employees have more competence than those “hired” by the Henn-na Hotel chain remains to be seen.12. What makesJapan’s Henn-na Hotel unique?A. Its robot employees.B. Its advanced equipment.C. Its convenient location.D. Its successful management.13. What is the author’s purpose with the example in paragraph 3?A. To entertain readers.B. To prove Churi’s drawback.C. To introduce Churi’s functions.D. To persuade people not to book the hotel.14. What does the owner ofJapan’s Henn-na Hotel think of his robot staff now?A. Attractive.B. Costly.C. Pioneering.D. Disappointing.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Robots Are Taking Over the World.B. The Boom of Robots-staffed Hotel.C. Robot Staff Are Fired For No Competence.D. The First Robots-staffed Hotel Won Guinness World Record.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届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届广东省东莞中学高三英语模拟试题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A4 Best Drive--In Movie Theaters in the USColorado: Holiday Twin Drive--InAddress: 2206 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USAPhone: +1 970-221-1244The theater, open since 1968 and currently the most popular drive-in in the US, provides various special foods. The menu there even amazes meat-free customers. But please remember the outside food is forbidden here. Besides, the Rocky Mountains provide a pastoral (田园式的) backdrop to screenings, and sunsets usually don’t disappoint either. It also offers lots of unique events that go beyond the big screen.North Carolina: Hound’s Drive--InAddress: 114 Raven Cir, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USAPhone: +1 704-739-4424Having only opened in 2016, it’s one of the newest theaters on the block. The drive-in features newer equipment and digital projection. People can bring their animal friends along.Florida: Fort Lauderdale Swap ShopAddress: 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, USAPhone: +1 954-791-7927The Florida favorite offers plenty ofways to have fun. With 14 screens, the self-proclaimed (自称的) world’s largest drive-in equals any indoor cinema in terms of capacity and programming. It also includes an 88-acre flea (跳蚤) market and a free Ferrari museum. It’s best to book tickets on the Internet ahead of time if you don’t want to wait in line.California: Mission Tiki Drive -InAddress: 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763, USAPhone: +1 909-628-0511Let’s have fun in the old-school outdoor cinema in Montclair, California. Remember tickets are available at the ticket office only. It alternates (交替) up to eight new releases on four screens and hosts almost daily swapmeets where people can exchange things they no longer need. It also organizes classic car and lowrider meet-ups.1.What can people do in Holiday Twin Drive-In?A.Participate in somespecial activities.B.Enjoy the film with the latest equipment.C.Learn about the benefits of being meat free.D.Share home-made cookies while watching the film.2.Which of the following theaters is friendly to visitors with pets?A.Hound’s Drive- In.B.Mission Tiki Drive-In.C.Holiday Twin Drive-In.D.Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.3.What do Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop and Mission Tiki Drive-In have in common?A.Both feature old-fashioned styles.B.Both allow booking tickets online.C.Both provide free museum exhibitions.D.Both offer chances to trade second-hand goods.BJake 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 water could 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 tochange 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.CA team of engineers atHarvardUniversity in trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks."The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own’ said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings hasa number of interdependencies (相互依赖）on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it d connected to,” said Wood.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites，in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. "Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around，” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications.“You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animal，but using these robots instead” he said. "So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”8. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?A. It's automatic.B.It's very small.C. It's controllable.D. It's quite powerful.9. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can____ .A. act as a spy planeB. help do farm workC.fly at a very high speedD. answer many scientific questions10. What is Wood's idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?A. It is highly questionable.B. It has wide practical applications.C. It gives scientists interest in flying machines.D. It points to a new direction in studying biology.11. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvand's Study in the Field of Insects.B. A Breakthrough in Engineering ScienceC. An Interesting Invention一Robotic FlyD. Robotic Fly一a Copy of Real Life InsectDOur house was across the street from a big hospital so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients (门诊病人). One evening, there was a knock at the door. I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.His face looked terrible — it was swollen and red. Yet his voice was pleasant. He told me that he came for treatment and that he’d been hunting for a spare room since noon, but no one would give him one. “I guess it’s my face...”For a moment, I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I will sleep in this rocking chair on the porch. My bus leaves early in the morning.”The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body. He told me that he fished for a living to support his daughter, his daughter’s five children and her disabled husband.He didn’t complain while telling me his story. He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease, which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.The next morning, he said, “Can I come back and stay next time I need treatment?” I told him he was welcome to come again.On his next trip, as a gift, he brought a big fish and some large oysters (牡蛎). In the years that he stayed with us, there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these.My neighbour warned me that I could lose potential renters after the old man left.Maybe we did lose renters once or twice. But if they had known him, perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear. I know our family will always be grateful to have known him. From him, we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.12. Why did the author let the old man stay after hesitation?A. The old man looks terrible and frightening.B. The old man is pitifully undemanding.C. The old man could’t rent room from others.D. The old man talked happily with the author.13. Which of the following shows the old man had a big heart?A.He had a large family to raise.B. He could sleep in a rocking chair.C. He did’t care about his disease.D. He wanted to come back and stay the next time.14. What can we learn about the author from the last two paragraphs?A. He was grateful for the neighbour’s warning.B. He and his neighbor are good friends.C. He truly appreciated the old man.D. He lost potential renters happily.15. What can be a suitable title for the text ?A. Kindness makes the world beautiful.B. Happiness is around thecorner.C. No pains, No gains.D. Live positively.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届东莞高级中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020届东莞高级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.BThe idea of growing food in a desert would make most people laugh but this is quickly becoming a reality. There are currently two desert farms in the world where quality vegetables are being planted cheaply and easily.Sundrop Farms, based in South Australia, uses experimental greenhouses to grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The biggest challenge of growing food in a desert, obviously, is the lack of available water. The researchers at Sundrop Farms have gotten aroundthis problemby using the sun to desalinate (淡化) sea water. It can also be used to control the temperature of the greenhouses.Without depending on limited resources such as land and fresh water Sundrop Farms has made farming a practice. This can increase the world’s food supplies. Another benefit ofthis kind of farming is that it can be done anywhere, thus reducing the costs of transporting food to distant locations. Yet another benefit is that it reduces the need for pesticides (杀虫剂).Another experimental desert farm is the Sahara Forest Project, which began in Qatar in December 2012. Greenhouses in the farm are cooled by saltwater. Solar power and other technologies are used together to help make vegetation (植被) grow in the desert environment. As deserts have expanded over recent years around the world due to global warming, this project could solve the problem.The result form the Qatar project were better than expected and in June of 2014, Jordan agreed to host another one. This will be much bigger than the Qatar project and the project members will have even more opportunities to test their experiments on a much larger scale. It is not clear yet that desert farming resents the future of farming but these projects have shown some success in the field.4. What does “this problem” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Sea water is bard to purify.B. The desert is short of water.C. The temperature is high in the desert.D. Desert farms aren’t fit to plant vegetables.5. What is one of the characters of desert farming?A. It needs more pesticides.B. It saves delivery costs.C. It has a location limit.D. It solves food waste problems6. What can we know about the Sabara Forest Project?A. It lives up to expectationsB. It can help produce more foodC. It is started to prevent global warmingD. It uses technology to produce saltwater7. What can be inferred about desert farming from the last paragraph?A. It still has problems to solve.B. It represents the future of farming.C. Its early success has aroused interest in it.D. Its aim is to create more job opportunities.CToo much TV-watching can harm children’s ability to learn andeven reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study ,looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand, found lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results don’t prove that TV is the cause and don't ride out that already poorly motivated youngsters (年轻人）may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26-year-olds between ages5 and 15. These with college degrees had watch an averageof less than two hours of TV per week night during childhood, compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores, it adds to increasing findings that children shouldn't have TVs in their bedrooms.8. According to the California study, the low-scoring group might _________.A. have had computers in their bedroomsB. not be interested in mathC. be unable to go to collegeD. have watched a lot of TV9. What is the researchers' understanding of the New Zealand study results?A. Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV.B. Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest.C. The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.D. TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.10. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. TV sets shouldn't be allowed in children's bedrooms.B. Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C. More time should be spent on computers.D. Further studies on high-achieving students should be done11. What would be the best title for this text?A. Computers or TelevisionB. Effects of Television on ChildrenC. Studies on TV and College EducationD. Television and Children's Learning HabitsDConcerns about health, animals and the environment are leading more people to remove meat from their diet. Plant-based meat alternatives (替代品) increasingly appear in supermarkets and restaurants. But what some people call clean meat-meat grown from cells in a laboratory—is still an idea that is just beginning.More than 24 companies are testing lab-grown fish, beef and chicken. These businesses hope to enter the alternative meat market, which could be worth $140 billion by 2029. One of the companies, Shiok Meats, grows its product by taking shrimp cells and keeping them at a fixed temperature. They are then given nutrients in a solution (溶液). The cells become meat in four to six weeks.This lab-grown meat’s price is high. One kilogram of it now costs $5,000, said Shiok Meats’ chief executive Sandhya Sriram. At that cost, a single pork and shrimp dumpling could be as much as $300. Sriram, avegetarian, hopes to cut the cost to $50 for one kilogram by the end of this year. “We are looking at next year, so we might be the first ever company to launch a cell-based meat product in the world,” Sriram said. “Shiok Meats still needs approval from the city’s food regulator, and that matters the most at present.”Although people increasingly demand meat alternatives, cell-based meat companies still faceresistance(抵制) to their products. In Singapore, some people said they would give lab grown meat a second thought. “I may not exactly dare to eat it, but I do find the idea appealing because the animals in the oceans are declining,” said 60-year-old Pet Loh, while sheshopped for shrimps in a Singapore market.Any alternative way of making animal protein without harming the environment is positive, said Paul Teng, a specialist in agriculture technology at Nanyang Technological University. But, he added, more studies are needed to understand any negative result of making cellular protein.12. Why are more people eating less meat?A. Because lab-grown meat has more nutrition.B. Because plant-based food is getting popular.C. Because meat in the market is increasingly expensive.D. Because health and the environment are their concerns.13. What is the most important for Shiok Meats at present according to Sriram?A. Bringing down the price.B. Gaining consumers’ acceptance.C. Obtaining official permission.D. Getting ahead of other companies.14. Which word best describes Pet Loh’s attitude towards lab-grown meat?A. Doubtful.B. Uncaring.C. Negative.D. Positive.15. What is the text mainly about?A. A new way to make a fortune.B. Negative results of lab-grown meat.C. New research findings on healthy diet.D. A meat alternative grown in labs.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届广东东莞中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020届广东东莞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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope and beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobby’s mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Bess’s mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi.B.Biography.C.Detective books.D.History books.2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Don’t Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell.B.Bess Kalb.C.Bess’s mother.D.Bobby’s mother.BImagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, alarming you to any traffic, pedestrians,animals, or other things nearby. Routes and names of roads appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be soon. In 2014, the Worldview-3 satellites was launched into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles（600 km）away, it can capture images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches（25cm）across.Peeringall the way from outer space, it can make out a smartphone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are traveling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers . . . at least not openly.According to some reports, this satellite and other US spy satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution（分辨率）of up to around 4 inches（10cm）. ButUS law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public, to prevent enemies from using them. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem horrible. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could possibly be used to monitor anybody at any time. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he is concerned about what this could mean for privacy. Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money you can buy that imagery. “It means anyone can spy on anyone,” he said.At the same time, live, detailed maps of Earth's surface could be useful in amazing ways. Live maps of a disaster area could quickly discover people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellite images are already helping catch illegal logging and fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops.What do you think? Do you wish everyone could access high-detail live maps of Earth's surface?4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 mean?A. SeeingB. StandingC. WalkingD. Hearing5. Why does US law forbid making super-sharp pictures public?A. to protect the technology.B. for the sake of safety.C. to protect the environment.D. to threat other countries.6. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?A. This super-sharp map hasn't been put into market.B. Worldview-3 satellites orbits the Earth at 370 km away.C. Personal privacy is safely protected if you use the super-sharp map.D. The super-sharp map should be completely forbidden.7. How is this technology used in agriculture?A. It can help improve the production of crops.B. It can help kill pests.C. It can help farmer to watch over their crops from far away.D. It can help increase farm land.CSome of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debating the exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?A. Weather patterns.B. Salt crystals.C. Wet conditions.D. Drought Periods.9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?A. Worried.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Positive.11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.DFor years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, and then find a city to get a job and live there for a few years. The final goal was to find somewhere to settle down, buy a house, start a family, and begin the whole cycle all over again. But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution unfold. Six years ago, he launched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed, fully furnished apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than standardized, like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Today, the company has 3,000 properties(房地产) in six U.S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Chatzieleftheriou’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. With the helpof the Series B round of funding, the company landed $ 50 million, plus its previous total of $ 28 million, to continue its rapid expansion. It hopes to have 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in hotel rooms, living in 12 different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” And what’s more, hotels aren’t a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either. In Chatzieleftheriou’s case, McKinsey sometimes paid $ 10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month.12. What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A. A new lifestyle is appearing.B. Life is just like a circle for people.C. Most people are used to an easy life.D. People live in different places in life.13. What is the goal of Blueground?A. To compete with hotels.B. To create standardized hotels.C. To make renters feel at home.D. To rent out long-term apartments.14. What do we know about Blueground?A. It got a total investment of $ 78 million.B. Its business is anything but satisfying.C. It expanded to every corner of the world.D. It has 50,000 properties in 50 cities.15. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. High costs of hotels.B. Chatzieleftheriou’s former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D. The inspiration for Blueground.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。
广东省东莞市2020届高三模拟自测 英语(含答案)
2020年东莞市普通高中毕业班模拟自测英语学科本试卷共10页，满分120分。
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AFor travelers looking to get fully involved in a new destination, our hiking expeditionsoffer the perfect opportunity to enjoy your surroundings-and engage in a thrilling physical challenge.8 DAYS FROM $10,995Canadian Rockies by Rail and TrailTrip Type: Signature LandActivity Level: Light●Take in wide views of Canada's magnificent Rockies from the glass-domed,Gold Leaf service cars of the Rocky Mountaineer train.●Explore Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Parks in a lot of ways, including a lakecruise, nature hikes, and a thrilling skytrain（缆车）trip.15 DAYS FROM $11,230A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida GwaiiTrip Type: Expedition Cruise（乘船游览）Activity Level: Light or Moderate●By special permission, spend four full days exploring the rich wildlife and culture ofHaida Gwall-a group of small islands known as the Canadian Galapagos-aboardthe National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion.● A National Geographic photographer joins select departures to give onboard talksand provide hands-on instruction during short trips.9 DAYS FROM $4,199Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness ExplorerTrip Type: FamilyActivity Level: Light-Moderate●Set out on a wildlife journey through Denali National Park and Preserve to spot theResident "big five"-grizzlies, moose, caribou, Dall sheep, and wolves.●Visit the famed Alaska Sea Life Center for an up-close look at playful sea otters,Colorful puffins, and octopus with long legs.8 DAYS FROM $5,995Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private ExpeditionTrip Type: Private ExpeditionActivity Level: Light-Moderate●Go camping just outside the border of Yellowstone, and settle into Bentwood Inn, aNational Geographic Unique Lodge of the World near the base of the very tallTetons.●Raft the Snake River on a thrilling white-water adventure or on a leisurely floatthrough Grand Teton National Park with a private guide.21. What is unique for the journey to Canadian Rockies?A. Mountain views.B. A thrilling skytrain trip.C. Nature hikes.D. An expedition cruise.22. What do you need to travel to the Canadian Galapagos?A. Superb physical qualities.B. A wide knowledge of wildlife and culture.C. Special permission.D. A National Geographic photographer.23. Which is the best choice for a sea life journey with your kids?A. A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii.B. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition.C. Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer.D. Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail.BWe didn't expect to see her again so soon. After a tearless farewell with my daughter, weleft her new dorm room but then in the campus we saw her jogging against the August heat. I quickly rolled down the car window and Sarina didn't miss a step as she turned, nodded at usand waved goodbye. I was in disbelief why the tears hadn't come when we parted on her firstday in university.Our first separation, the day she left my body, was a nightmare of pain and suffering. While all births are amazing, not all women feel amazed about the births. However, our togetherness in the days and months that followed was so sweet that I felt her small body still seemed to be attached to mine. In the years to come, the sound of her feet running across the wooden floors of our house was like the gentle pounding that reminded me my little girl was here and that someday she would run to the paths I couldn't follow.Last year Sarina turned 16 and decided to pursue art in college. She was in excitement about college life with so much to expect but I was uneasy because it would be a long planeride away from home. I tried to imagine what separation would be like, but I couldn't. Separation, although on the horizon, still felt distant.That's why it wasn't until the next morning when I awoke in a house absent of her footsteps that the tears finally came-and wouldn't stop. I understood that Sarina had left the house, and I held onto the memory of her running. When the tears stopped, I was relieved that her body knew what it needed on separation day, and that with our love and support, she had the courage to run into an unfamiliar distance, to glance back, yet to keep moving forward.24. What happened to the author on her daughter's first day in college?A. She burst into tears and had a painful farewell.B. She appeared calm and didn't cry at their departure.C. She asked her daughter to show them around the campus.D. She was cross that her daughter went jogging when they departed.25. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?A. To expect her daughter's bright future.B. To remind herself of her daughter's pounding steps.C. To recall the suffering during her daughter's growth.D. To show the strong attachment between mother and daughter.26. Which of the following best describes the author when separation was approaching?A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Relieved.D. Frustrated.27. What can be the most suitable title for the passage?A. A heartbroken separationB. The story of a successful momC. How to deal with homesicknessD. Moving forward with love and supportCA simple, yet powerful UK program has been fighting elderly loneliness by recruiting young adults as volunteers to read to seniors with vision problems and mental diseases.Lily has benefited from the program having her vision "restored" by 15-year-old Amy, a school girl who was paired with Lily through the Reading Friends project. Lily was a librarian and enthusiastic reader who would read "two to three books every week". After developing a terrible disease, however, Lily found herself unable to read or watch television for any lengthof time without her eyes hurting.Not only have Lily's regular reading sessions with Amy helped to reconnect her with her passion for literature, they have also built a strong intergenerational friendship between thetwo ladies. "I chose a book and she would come along and read it to me," Lily said. "But we have only got through two books so far because we end up chatting too much. We have read two historical novels and get on very well."Research shows that reading together can help older people to build social networks and connect with others. Evidence also shows that reading has a positive impact on the elderly's wellbeing and can reduce the risk of developing mental diseases.Rose, a teacher, is responsible for connecting schoolchildren like Amy with the program and she says that it has had an amazing impact on the youngsters. "We have wonderful young people at our school and we wanted to get them into the community," Rose said. "It has been fantastic to see them blossom as well as improving their literacy and socialskills. They are meeting community members like Lily that they are making friendships with, and library staff can help them, not only with education but outside as well."28.What is the main responsibility of volunteers according to the passage?A. Read books to seniors.B. Have a chat with seniors.C. Fight diseases for seniors.D. Make friends with seniors.29. What can we learn from Lily's reading sessions with Amy?A. They benefit Lily a lot by restoring her vision.B. They help Amy pick up her love for literature.C. They help Lily volunteer in the reading project.D. They build up the friendship between two ladies.30. How does the program mostly benefit the elders?A. By reducing elderly loneliness.B. By curing the elders of vision problems.C. By improving their literacy and social skills.D. By enabling them to read books for a long time.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A magazine.D. A novel.DNext time you throw away rotten lettuce or smelly berries you should think about this. Globally, we waste more than a third of the food we produce. That is according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.A group of Swedish graduate students is working to fight that fact. They are in the Food Innovation and Product Design program and have come up with a way to use produce that is about to go to waste. They turn the food into non-perishable (不易腐烂的) powder. It may help people who have limited access to food.They are calling it FoPo Food Powder. It is exactly what it sounds like. It is dried, powdered, shelf-stable fruits and vegetables. The powder can be dropped into relief efforts after natural disasters. Or it can be given out in low-resource areas where fresh food and refrigeration are hard to come by.Ngo, one of the students who developed it, says they are not making somethingground breaking . Powdered food has been around since the early days of astronauts. But they are rethinking the waste and delivery channels. Their development team reached out to farmers and retailers to source fruit."Today a relief bag for humanitarian disasters contains various foods such as strawberry jam, peanut butter and peas in tomato sauce. We think that an easily transported pack of cheap dried food powder with high nutritional value would fit in perfectly," Ngo says. The team has been trying to keep its prices down, too. That would aid low-budget humanitarian groups and non-governmental groups.Freeze-dried food keeps most of the nutritional benefits of raw food. It loses some vitamins and minerals in the drying process. But it is still a good way to get fiber andnutrients.The group are about to start working with the U.N.'s Initiative on Food Loss and Waste. They want to try and reach more people and countries that could benefit.32. Why did the group of Swedish graduates develop the FoPo Food Powder?A. To reduce food waste.B. To cut the cost of food.C. To replace the traditional food.D. To improve the flavor of the food.33. What does the underlined word " ground breaking" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Additional.B. Reasonable.C. Creative.D. Worthwhile.34. What can we learn about powdered food?A. It is very popular in some poor areas.B. It is an effective way to lower food prices.C. It keeps the nutritional benefits of raw food.D. It provides aids for people in low-resource areas.35. What will the group do according to the last paragraph?A. They are about to cooperate with the U.N_B. They are about to write an Initiative for the U.N_C. They will visit and help more people worldwide.D. They will make great profits from their product.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)While we can't control the COVID-19 0utbreak, we can control how we react to it while keeping ourselves safe as well. 36 .●Assess our personal risk for getting infectedWe can take steps to figure out our own personal risk for developing corona virus: whether there are confirmed cases in our community; whether we've been exposed to them, and whether we have immune or breathing problems. 37 .●Try to limit our news consumption38 . However, there is such a thing as too much news, and constantly reading news updates isn't going to help our anxiety levels. The more we expose ourselves to a scary topic over which we feel limited control, the more we will feel anxious.●39Coronavirus seems scary and it's OK to recognize that our anxiety is normal, while ignoring our stress will only make the anxiety worse. If someone asks us to stop feeling anxious, we can respond with, "Well, what are you doing to be prepared?" If they still insiston minimizing our fears, try to brush them off. Listen to our own voice and gain inner peace from it.●Follow the correct preventive methods to protect against the virusTry to avoid touching our eyes, nose, and mouth. 40 . Wash our hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Doing all of those things can help us feel more in control of the situation, which can help ease our anxiety.If, despite trying these tips, you still feel anxious or that your fears are disturbing yourdaily life, it's not a bad idea to talk to a mental health professional.A. Those steps give us a sense of control over our healthB. Realize that it's natural to be worried about the outbreakC. Of course, the anxiety about the outbreak is understandableD. Do medical cleaning frequently on touched objects and surfacesE. Here is what we can do to manage our anxiety during the outbreakF. This is because it's new, making it appear more unknown and uncertainG. It's true that we should know more information about the deadly disease第三部分:英语知识用c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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中,选出可以填入空Wheeling her red chair and scissors around the city, Katie gives out-of-luck strangers the41 of visibility.Last summer, Katie saw a man sitting with a 42 asking for help. She asked, "Hey! I'm driving around giving 43 haircuts. If I go and grab my chair, do youwant one?"The man was in his 60s. " 44 ," he said, "I have a funeral to go. I was really45 to get a haircut."She came back with her 46 red chair loaded into her car. The man, named Edward, 47 a seat. After Katie was done, Edward looked in a mirror. "I look 48 ！""It's more than a haircut. I want it to 49 value and respect." Katie knows that a haircut can 50 a life. As a teen, she 51 a disease that was so severe that her hair thinned seriously. Seeing this, her mother 52 for Katie's first haircut. "To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an 53 helped me feel cared about and less 54 ." she says.Katie wanted to help people 55 the same way. In 2009, she began her Red Chair Project, _ 56 _to people on the streets. Katie listens to people's stories of loss, addiction, and 57 _to get back on their feet. The attention 58 works.It all began with a belief in simple acts of 59 , such as a free haircut. "The way you show up in the world 60 _," says Katie. "You have no idea what people will do with the kindness that you give them."41. A. tool B. gift C. course D. challenge42. A. mask B. chair C. sign D. mirror43. A. perfect B. regular C. special D. free44. A. Naturally B. Luckily C. Actually D. Eventually45. A. exploring B. hoping C. begging D. moving46. A. usual B. formal C. smooth D. loose47. A. demanded B. kept C. reserved D. took48. A. good B. brave C. healthy D. satisfied49. A. prove B. show C. appreciate D. combine50. A. establish B. complete C. change D. reflect51. A. suffered from B. got through C. put up with D. adapted to52. A. charged B. applied C. sought D. arranged53. A. experiment B. illness C. operation D. emotion54. A. worthwhile B. serious C. alone D. innocent55. A. feel B. follow C. accomplish D. select56. A. coming over B. turning around C. reaching out D. looking up57. A. struggle B. escape C. relief D. performance58. A. extremely B. apparently C. merely D. hardly59. A.joy B. honesty C. pride D. kindness60. A. occurs B. continues C. remains D. matters第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的形式。
2020届高三英语上学期摸底考试试题
2020届高三英语上学期摸底考试试题注意事项：1.本试卷共8页，全卷满分150分，答题时间为120分钟；2.本试卷由选择题和非选择题两大部分组成。
选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写，涂写要工整、清晰。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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2020届广东省东莞市高考英语一模试卷含答案
高考英语全真模拟卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AIt's almost camp season! Summer is wonderful．Summer at one of the following awesome camps？Even more wonderful．Tahosa High Adventure BaseLocation：Ward，ColoradoPeople puzzle：Tahosa's ropes courses are some of the nation's best．Use your hands，feet and brains to take up high-flying challenges and overcome your fears．Fly fishing at 9，000 feet？Yes．Fishing licenses or experience needed？No，sir!Choose your adventure：Go all-inclusive，where the staff prepares meals and runs the program，or take control and plan your perfect week．The choice is yours．Camp RaymondLocation：Parks，ArizonaDon't look down：When looking up at the stars，light pollution is your enemy．But Camp Raymond's location and elevation （海拔）of 6，700 feet offer perfect conditions for seeing otherwise invisible stars．That's cool：Don't forget your camera and a jacket．During the day，you could spot bears and deer．At night，temperatures can fall sharply．Hot cocoa at summer camp？Cool．Pamlico Sea BaseLocation：Blounts Creek，North Carolina．Go coastal：Explore the Carolina coast by boat．You choose the route，and Pamlico provides the equipment．Keep an eye out for wild horses，lighthouses and boatloads of fish．Set sail：Even if you don't know the difference between starboard and star-lord，Pamlico's sailing journey will make you a first-rate sailor in no time．You'll even practice finding your way using the stars．Base CampLocation：St．Paul，MinnesotaBig upgrade：What happens when you change a 1907 cavalry drill hall （骑兵训练场）into an adventure destination in the heart of the city？You get Base Camp for overnight lock-ins，weekend retreats （隐居处）and summer camp．Inside out：Most of Base Camp is indoors，meaning the activities like climbing walls can be undertaken on winter's coldest days．1.What do we know about Tahosa High Adventure Base？______A. It requires fishing licensesB. It offers lesons on flying a planeC. It's a camp that is intended for brave kidsD. It is a camp where you can set your own pace2.What can be learned in Pamlico Sea Base？______A. How to tell starboard from star-lordB. How to choose camping equipmentC. How to use the stars for directionsD. How to make a boat on your own3.In which camp can kids climb walls inside on winter days？______A. Base CampB. Camp RaymondC. Pamlico Sea BaseD. Tahosa High Adventure Base．BI was selfish as a teenager．I usually spent my time thinking about myself and taking care of my own needs．I let my older brother do most of the work around the house until he left for college．I let my Mom and Dad worry about our bills and problems while I read books，played，and lost myself in my own imagination．This didn't change even when I went to college either．I studied hard but only to make my own life better．Even when I started to explore my faith and spirituality，it was only to increase my own happiness．I married after graduation and decided to start a family．Of course，I had no idea what hard knocks reality had in store for my selfish soul．Soon I found myself unemployed，deeply in debt，and with a new baby on the way．I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people．In fact，all of the struggles I was going through were beating the selfishness slowly out of me．Still，I didn't give up on happiness．I knew that there must be a way to find it．I finally realized，however，that it had to include more than just my own needs，wants，and desires．The answer began to make itself clear one night shortly after my baby boy was born．I got a bottle and held him in my arms．As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big，innocent，trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing，expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth：it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．Carolyn Arends wrote："The more people you let into your heart，the bigger your heart gets．The more love you get，the more love you have to give．It just keeps growing．" So，keep loving，keep living and keep caring．Keep growing your heart today，tomorrow，and always．4.What do we know about the author from the first paragraph？______A. He often helped his brother with housework．B. He studied hard for his family．C. He put his own needs above others．D. He was concerned about his family．5.What did the author realize after he suffered in life？______A. Spoiled people can't survive the hardship of life．B. Life is cruel to spoiled people．C. Spoiled people are never happy in life．D. Selfishness is helpful．6.What can be inferred from the passage？______A. The author loved kids．B. The author often fed his baby．C. The author realized the importance of happiness．D. When caring for his baby，the author got inspired．7.Which can be the best title of the passage？______A. Loving Others ，a Way to HappinessB. The Elder One Grows，the More He Gets．C. Help Others ，Help OneselfD. Keep Growing to Live a Happy LifeCPersuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with you．According to the ancient Greeks，there are three basic tools of persuasion：ethos，pathos，and logos．Ethos is a speakers way of convincing the audience that she is trustworthy，honest and reliable．One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field．After all，you're more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman．A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that she is a good person．If an audience cannot trust you，you will not be able to persuade them．Pathos is a speaker's way of connecting with an audience's emotions．For example，a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war．These words are intended to fill the audience with fear，thus making them support him．Similarly，an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats，to make the viewers feel pity．If the audience feels bad for the animals，they will be more likely to donate money．Logos is the use of facts，statistics，or other evidence to support your argument．An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims．Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying "believe me"．Although ethos，pathos，and logos all have their strengths，they are often most effective when used together．Indeed，most speakers use a combination of ethos，pathos，and logos to persuade their audiences．So，the next time you listen to a speech，watch a commercial，or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money，be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion．8.Why does the author say persuasion is an art？______A. They both entertain the audience．B. They both require great skills to achieve．C. They both demand full attention from the audience．D. They were both common topics of ancient Greek writers．9.How is a speaker able to show her ethos to the audience？______A. By expressing her sympathy with the audience．B. By telling the audience about her personal preference．C. By using beautiful language to make her statements attractive．D. By showing her knowledge and experience relating to the topic．10.What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion？______A. Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion．B. Each aspect has a different effect on the audience．C. Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable．D. Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience．11.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that "scientific tests show that ourpowder kills 95% of all bacteria" is mainly using ______ ．A. ethosB. pathosC. logosD. a combination of all threeDA 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 75yearsC. 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）Tip l：(1)Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success．Write down your goals for the next year or more (2) But by writing them down，you will already be in a better position to achieve them．Tip 2：Find your passion quickly but cheaply．(3) Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love，such as a free concert，a free class or just a cheap movie；meanwhile，try not to spend too much money in the process．Tip 3：Be a master at social media．Becoming an expert at social media may be the most important thing to better your entrepreneurial dreams．Using social media，you'll reach a global audience．By growing and managing your online presence，you will enlarge the influence of your brand．(4) ．Such additions to your daily life are lifestyle changes that will improve your chances of success．They may seem insignificant now，but when you're success．you'll appreciate the role they played．(5) Looking back，you'll be proud of your smart choices．A．Create manageable goals．B．Write down short-term goals．C．And success is likely to follow．D．Social media is essential to entrepreneurship．E．It is important to learn what gets you excited．F．It may take some time to tick off all the points on your list．G．You'll be glad you took the time to win the game properly．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.Xuan paper，known as one of the Four Treasures of Study，first came into (1) （exist）in Xuan Prefecture in the Tang dynasty．The traditional skill of making the paper (2) hand has been passed down through generations．The process takes as many as 108 steps，all of (3) require a level of delicacy．Take papermaking master Zhou Donghong，for example．He uses a fine screen to filter （过滤）a mixture of water and fibers．He lifts it up，and it's a sheet of paper．It takes him and his partner only 15seconds (4) （form）and shape it，but they've devoted (5) （they）to perfecting the skills for decades．"There are a lot of tricks to filtering the fibers，and timing is (6) （difficult）part of all．We have only one chance to filter the right amount of fibers，and only the proper weight guarantees the paper is neither too thin nor too thick，and the margin （差额）for error is (7) （extreme）small，" said Zhou．With just the right degree of thickness，top quality Xuan paper holds ink and water tightly．The skill of papermaking，(8) （recognize）as a national treasure，has also proven to be an international one．We felt (9) great sense of pride as it was listed as a world intangible culture heritage （非物质文化遗产）by UNESCO in 2009．Since then，in Jingxian County，Xuan papermaking (10) （teach）in schools．五、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）42.假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Michael对中国文化很感兴趣．他听说中国人很重视家风传承，在给你的电子邮件中提出想了解你家的家风以及家风对你的影响．请你给他回复一封信．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．参考词汇：家风 family spiritDear Michael，---------- Yours，Li Hua答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】C 【小题3】A【解析】1．D．细节理解题．根据Tahosa High Adventure Base 中Choose your adventure：Go all-inclusive，where the staff prepares meals and runs the program，or take control and plan your perfect week．The choice is yours．可知，Tahosa High Adventure Base是一个你可以设定自己节奏的营地．故选D．2．C．细节理解题．根据Pamlico Sea Base中Set sail：Even if you don't know the difference between starboard and star-lord，Pamlico's sailing journey will make you a first-rate sailor in no time．You'll even practice finding your way using the stars．可知，在Pamlico Sea Base 你能学到如何使用星星来指引方向．故选C．3．A．细节理解题．根据Base Camp中Inside out：Most of Base Camp is indoors，meaning the activities like climbing walls can be undertaken on winter's coldest days．可知，在冬天，孩子们可以在Base Camp营地里爬墙．故选A．本文是一则广告．文章介绍了四个精彩的•夏令营活动．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．4.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】D 【小题4】A【解析】CBDA1．C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段诸多细节如："let my older brother do most of the work"，"let my Mom and Dad worry about our bills and problems"，"This didn't change even when I went to college either"，" I studied hard but only to make my own life better"，"it was only to increase my own happiness"可知，作者在青少年时期，较为自私，行为处事时，总是只考虑自己，几乎不为家人考虑．故选C．2．B．细节理解题．根据文章第二段"Soon I found myself unemployed，deeply in debt，and with a new baby on the way．I found out that life has little sympathy for spoiled people．"可知：作者在经历了人生的失意后，终于感受生活对于自私者是残忍的．故选B．3．D．推理判断题．根据文章第三段"As I was feeding him I looked down and saw his big，innocent，trusting eyes．I smiled and talked to him．Then he smiled and I could feel my heart growing，expanding with love．I felt such peace and joy．At that moment I had a hint of the truth：it is by growing our hearts with love that we find our happiness．"可知：作者在照料孩子的过程中，通过自悟，了解到通往幸福的途径是心中充满爱．故选D．4．A．主旨大意题．本文主要讲述作者自己的经历：由一个自私的人成长为一个心中对他人有爱的人，明白"爱他人即幸福"的道理．故选A．本文是一篇记叙文．文章主要讲述作者自己的经历：由一个自私的人成长为一个心中对他人有爱的人，明白"爱他人即幸福"的道理．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】C【解析】答案：1-4BDBC1．B 主旨大意题．文章首先说劝服是一种让别人相信认同你的艺术，然后具体介绍了古希腊提出三种基本工具的用法和对观众产生的影响，强调的是劝服的技巧性，所以说劝服是一门艺术．B项意为"它们都要求很高的技巧性"，符合题意．故选B．2．D 细节理解题．根据第二段第二句One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field 可知，演讲者可以通过解释她在该领域的经验或者教育程度来展现她的气质．故选D．3．B 细节理解题．文章介绍了persuasion 的三个基本工具也就是ethos，pathos 和logos，并分别说明了每个工具的作用以及具体的使用方法．B项意为"每个方面都能对观众产生不同的影响"，符合题意．A项，"Ethos 是说服最重要的一个方面"．文中仅仅介绍了三个方面的不同作用，并没提及哪个更为重要，A项错误．C项，"坦诚是使你的观点增强可信度的关键"．文中提到persuasion 的三个工具均能提高观点的可信度，并没有提及坦诚，C项错误．D项，"政治领导最常使用pathos 来劝服他们的观众"．根据最后一段第二句Indeed，most speakers use a combination of ethos，pathos，and logos to persuade their audiences 可知，虽然每种工具的作用不同，但是演讲者通常混合使用这三种，而非仅仅使用pathos，D项错误．故选B．4．C 推理判断题．根据第四段第一句Logos is the use of facts，statistics，or other evidence to support your argument 可知，logos 通过使用事实、数据以及其他证据来支持你的观点，而题目中提到的通过科学实验来表明洗衣粉的杀菌能力达到95%，使用的是logos 这种工具．故选C．文章首先说劝服是一种让别人相信认同你的艺术，然后具体介绍了古希腊提出三种基本工具的用法和对观众产生的影响，强调的是劝服的技巧性．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．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．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 West and 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 theirpresent positions．---superconductivity （超导体技术）．可知，本文讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity，并对该技术进行了介绍和说明．故选B．本文是一篇说明文．文章讲述的是一项最新技术--Superconductivity，并对该技术进行了介绍和说明．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．16.【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】F 【小题3】E 【小题4】C 【小题5】G【解析】AFECG1．A．推理判断题．根据后文Many entrepreneurs agree that creating short-term and long-term goals is the key to success可知创造长期目标，是成功的关键，所以说，要创造可管理的目标；故选A．2．F．推理判断题．根据后文But by writing them down，you will already be in a better position to achieve them可知，写下你的目标，完成目标之后，你可能需要一些时间来勾掉清单上所有的要点；故选F．3．E．推理判断题．根据后文Take part in a variety of activities to discover what you love （参与一些活动，来寻找发现自己的喜好），such as a free concert，a free class or just a cheap movie可知，学习让你兴奋的东西是很重要的；故选E．4．C．推理判断题．根据前文Using social media，you'll reach a global audience．By growing and managing your online presence，you will enlarge the influence of your brand可知，学会运用新媒体，运用互联网，让自己跟上时代，成功可能会来到；故选C．5．G．推理判断题．根据前文They may seem insignificant now，but when you're success．you'll appreciate the role they played可知，当你成功之后，你会很高兴你花时间去赢得比赛；故选G．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了创业中可以做的一些事，它是一个快乐和艰辛漫长的游戏．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．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】existence 【小题2】by 【小题3】which【小题4】toform【小题5】themselves【小题6】the most difficult 【小题7】extremely【小题8】recognized【小题9】a【小题10】hasbeen taught【解析】1．existence．考查名词及固定短语．come into existence是固定短语，意为"开始产生，开始存在"．2．by．考查介词及固定搭配．by hand 意为"用手，手工"，因此填by．3．which．考查定语从句引导词．通过分析可知这里是一个定语从句，先行词是step，且从句中缺少主语，all of which作主语，因此这里填which．4．to form．考查不定式．此处是固定句型It takes sb．some time to do sth．意为"做某事花费某人多少时间"，句中的It是形式主语，因此要用不定式短语to form做真正的主语．5．themselves．考查反身代词及固定结构．devote oneself to意为"献身于…"．6．the most difficult．根据of all可知此处是形容词最高级，因此填the most difficult．7．extremely．考查副词．此处用副词形式extremely修饰形容词small．8．recognized．考查非谓语动词．通过分析可知这里用过去分词短语作定语修饰The skill of papermaking．9．a．考查冠词．结合语境可知这里表达的意思是"2009年联合国教科文组织将其列为世界非物质文化遗产，我们感到非常自豪．"，因此用不定冠词a表示"一种"．10．has been taught．考查时态语态．根据since then可知要用现在完成时，另外Xuan papermaking和所给动词teach之间是被动关系，因此这里用现在完成时的被动语态．本文介绍了宣纸的发明经过．2009年联合国教科文组织将其列为世界非物质文化遗产，我们感到非常自豪．考查语法填空．这一题型要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词．要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充．考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容．答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境．42.【答案】Dear Peter，How is everything going？I'm glad to know that you are interested in Chinese culture and that you want to know something about my family spirits．（写信目的）Actually，many good family spirits have been passed down from generation to generation in my family．My grandparents and parents always lay emphasis on the importance of honesty，bravery，perseverance and diligence and most importantly，they have set good examples to me．My family spirits have a profound influence on me，and thus I always follow what they have taught me．（高分句型一）For example，be friendly to others and offer a helping hand when others are in need．Besides，I am all the time positive and never stop chasing my goal whenever I run into difficulties．（高分句型二）Thanks to these good family spirits，both my life and study run smooth．（你家的家风以及家风对你的影响）I hope you will be satisfied with my introduction．By the way，I sincerely invite you to come to China and stay in my home for some time to experience more Chinese culture by yourself．You are warmly welcome．（希望）。
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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。
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What is unique for the journey to Canadian Rockies?A. Mountain views.B. A thrilling skytrain trip.C. Nature hikes.D. An expedition cruise.22. What do you need to travel to the Canadian Galapagos?A. Superb physical qualities.B. A wide knowledge of wildlife and culture.C. Special permission.D. A National Geographic photographer.23. Which is the best choice for a sea life journey with your kids?A. A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii.B. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Private Expedition.C. Alaska Family Journey: Wilderness Explorer.D. Canadian Rockies by Rail and Trail.BWe didn't expect to see her again so soon. After a tearless farewell with my daughter, weleft her new dorm room but then in the campus we saw her jogging against the August heat. I quickly rolled down the car window and Sarina didn't miss a step as she turned, nodded at usand waved goodbye. I was in disbelief why the tears hadn't come when we parted on her firstday in university.Our first separation, the day she left my body, was a nightmare of pain and suffering. While all births are amazing, not all women feel amazed about the births. However, our togetherness in the days and months that followed was so sweet that I felt her small body still seemed to be attached to mine. In the years to come, the sound of her feet running across the wooden floors of our house was like the gentle pounding that reminded me my little girl was here and that someday she would run to the paths I couldn't follow.Last year Sarina turned 16 and decided to pursue art in college. She was in excitement about college life with so much to expect but I was uneasy because it would be a long planeride away from home. I tried to imagine what separation would be like, but I couldn't. Separation, although on the horizon, still felt distant.That's why it wasn't until the next morning when I awoke in a house absent of her footsteps that the tears finally came-and wouldn't stop. I understood that Sarina had left the house, and I held onto the memory of her running. When the tears stopped, I was relieved that her body knew what it needed on separation day, and that with our love and support, she had the courage to run into an unfamiliar distance, to glance back, yet to keep moving forward.24. What happened to the author on her daughter's first day in college?A. She burst into tears and had a painful farewell.B. She appeared calm and didn't cry at their departure.C. She asked her daughter to show them around the campus.D. She was cross that her daughter went jogging when they departed.25. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?A. To expect her daughter's bright future.B. To remind herself of her daughter's pounding steps.C. To recall the suffering during her daughter's growth.D. To show the strong attachment between mother and daughter.26. Which of the following best describes the author when separation was approaching?A. Excited.B. Worried.C. Relieved.D. Frustrated.27. What can be the most suitable title for the passage?A. A heartbroken separationB. The story of a successful momC. How to deal with homesicknessD. Moving forward with love and supportCA simple, yet powerful UK program has been fighting elderly loneliness by recruiting young adults as volunteers to read to seniors with vision problems and mental diseases.Lily has benefited from the program having her vision "restored" by 15-year-old Amy, a school girl who was paired with Lily through the Reading Friends project. Lily was a librarian and enthusiastic reader who would read "two to three books every week". After developing a terrible disease, however, Lily found herself unable to read or watch television for any lengthof time without her eyes hurting.Not only have Lily's regular reading sessions with Amy helped to reconnect her with her passion for literature, they have also built a strong intergenerational friendship between thetwo ladies. "I chose a book and she would come along and read it to me," Lily said. "But we have only got through two books so far because we end up chatting too much. We have read two historical novels and get on very well."Research shows that reading together can help older people to build social networks and connect with others. Evidence also shows that reading has a positive impact on the elderly's wellbeing and can reduce the risk of developing mental diseases.Rose, a teacher, is responsible for connecting schoolchildren like Amy with the program and she says that it has had an amazing impact on the youngsters. "We have wonderful young people at our school and we wanted to get them into the community," Rose said. "It has been fantastic to see them blossom as well as improving their literacy and socialskills. They are meeting community members like Lily that they are making friendships with, and library staff can help them, not only with education but outside as well."28.What is the main responsibility of volunteers according to the passage?A. Read books to seniors.B. Have a chat with seniors.C. Fight diseases for seniors.D. Make friends with seniors.29. What can we learn from Lily's reading sessions with Amy?A. They benefit Lily a lot by restoring her vision.B. They help Amy pick up her love for literature.C. They help Lily volunteer in the reading project.D. They build up the friendship between two ladies.30. How does the program mostly benefit the elders?A. By reducing elderly loneliness.B. By curing the elders of vision problems.C. By improving their literacy and social skills.D. By enabling them to read books for a long time.31. Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A magazine.D. A novel.DNext time you throw away rotten lettuce or smelly berries you should think about this. Globally, we waste more than a third of the food we produce. That is according to the Food and Agriculture Organization.A group of Swedish graduate students is working to fight that fact. They are in the Food Innovation and Product Design program and have come up with a way to use produce that is about to go to waste. They turn the food into non-perishable (不易腐烂的) powder. It may help people who have limited access to food.They are calling it FoPo Food Powder. It is exactly what it sounds like. It is dried, powdered, shelf-stable fruits and vegetables. The powder can be dropped into relief efforts after natural disasters. Or it can be given out in low-resource areas where fresh food and refrigeration are hard to come by.Ngo, one of the students who developed it, says they are not making somethingground breaking . Powdered food has been around since the early days of astronauts. But they are rethinking the waste and delivery channels. Their development team reached out to farmers and retailers to source fruit."Today a relief bag for humanitarian disasters contains various foods such as strawberry jam, peanut butter and peas in tomato sauce. We think that an easily transported pack of cheap dried food powder with high nutritional value would fit in perfectly," Ngo says. The team has been trying to keep its prices down, too. That would aid low-budget humanitarian groups and non-governmental groups.Freeze-dried food keeps most of the nutritional benefits of raw food. It loses some vitamins and minerals in the drying process. But it is still a good way to get fiber andnutrients.The group are about to start working with the U.N.'s Initiative on Food Loss and Waste. They want to try and reach more people and countries that could benefit.32. Why did the group of Swedish graduates develop the FoPo Food Powder?A. To reduce food waste.B. To cut the cost of food.C. To replace the traditional food.D. To improve the flavor of the food.33. What does the underlined word " ground breaking" in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Additional.B. Reasonable.C. Creative.D. Worthwhile.34. What can we learn about powdered food?A. It is very popular in some poor areas.B. It is an effective way to lower food prices.C. It keeps the nutritional benefits of raw food.D. It provides aids for people in low-resource areas.35. What will the group do according to the last paragraph?A. They are about to cooperate with the U.N_B. They are about to write an Initiative for the U.N_C. They will visit and help more people worldwide.D. They will make great profits from their product.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)While we can't control the COVID-19 0utbreak, we can control how we react to it while keeping ourselves safe as well. 36 .●Assess our personal risk for getting infectedWe can take steps to figure out our own personal risk for developing corona virus: whether there are confirmed cases in our community; whether we've been exposed to them, and whether we have immune or breathing problems. 37 .●Try to limit our news consumption38 . However, there is such a thing as too much news, and constantly reading news updates isn't going to help our anxiety levels. The more we expose ourselves to a scary topic over which we feel limited control, the more we will feel anxious.●39Coronavirus seems scary and it's OK to recognize that our anxiety is normal, while ignoring our stress will only make the anxiety worse. If someone asks us to stop feeling anxious, we can respond with, "Well, what are you doing to be prepared?" If they still insiston minimizing our fears, try to brush them off. Listen to our own voice and gain inner peace from it.●Follow the correct preventive methods to protect against the virusTry to avoid touching our eyes, nose, and mouth. 40 . Wash our hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Doing all of those things can help us feel more in control of the situation, which can help ease our anxiety.If, despite trying these tips, you still feel anxious or that your fears are disturbing yourdaily life, it's not a bad idea to talk to a mental health professional.A. Those steps give us a sense of control over our healthB. Realize that it's natural to be worried about the outbreakC. Of course, the anxiety about the outbreak is understandableD. Do medical cleaning frequently on touched objects and surfacesE. Here is what we can do to manage our anxiety during the outbreakF. This is because it's new, making it appear more unknown and uncertainG. It's true that we should know more information about the deadly disease第三部分:英语知识用c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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A. B. C和D)中,选出可以填入空Wheeling her red chair and scissors around the city, Katie gives out-of-luck strangers the41 of visibility.Last summer, Katie saw a man sitting with a 42 asking for help. She asked, "Hey! I'm driving around giving 43 haircuts. If I go and grab my chair, do youwant one?"The man was in his 60s. " 44 ," he said, "I have a funeral to go. I was really45 to get a haircut."She came back with her 46 red chair loaded into her car. The man, named Edward, 47 a seat. After Katie was done, Edward looked in a mirror. "I look 48 ！""It's more than a haircut. I want it to 49 value and respect." Katie knows that a haircut can 50 a life. As a teen, she 51 a disease that was so severe that her hair thinned seriously. Seeing this, her mother 52 for Katie's first haircut. "To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an 53 helped me feel cared about and less 54 ." she says.Katie wanted to help people 55 the same way. In 2009, she began her Red Chair Project, _ 56 _to people on the streets. Katie listens to people's stories of loss, addiction, and 57 _to get back on their feet. The attention 58 works.It all began with a belief in simple acts of 59 , such as a free haircut. "The way you show up in the world 60 _," says Katie. "You have no idea what people will do with the kindness that you give them."41. A. tool B. gift C. course D. challenge42. A. mask B. chair C. sign D. mirror43. A. perfect B. regular C. special D. free44. A. Naturally B. Luckily C. Actually D. Eventually45. A. exploring B. hoping C. begging D. moving46. A. usual B. formal C. smooth D. loose47. A. demanded B. kept C. reserved D. took48. A. good B. brave C. healthy D. satisfied49. A. prove B. show C. appreciate D. combine50. A. establish B. complete C. change D. reflect51. A. suffered from B. got through C. put up with D. adapted to52. A. charged B. applied C. sought D. arranged53. A. experiment B. illness C. operation D. emotion54. A. worthwhile B. serious C. alone D. innocent55. A. feel B. follow C. accomplish D. select56. A. coming over B. turning around C. reaching out D. looking up57. A. struggle B. escape C. relief D. performance58. A. extremely B. apparently C. merely D. hardly59. A.joy B. honesty C. pride D. kindness60. A. occurs B. continues C. remains D. matters第二节（共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的形式。
2020届东莞市第四高级中学高三英语一模试卷及答案解析
2020届东莞市第四高级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AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museumwith old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other batterydesigns." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."4. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.5. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.6. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.7. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.CAddiction to smartphones will result in poor sleep, according to a new study.The study, published Tuesday in Frontiers in Psychiatry, looked at smartphone use among 1,043 students between the ages of 18 and 30at King's College London. Researchers asked the students to complete two questionnaires on their sleep quality and smartphone use, in person and online.Using a 10-question scale that was developed to judge smartphone addiction in children, nearly 40% of the university students qualified as "addicted" to smartphones, the study found. “Our findings are in agreement with other reported studies in young adult populations globally, which are in the range of 30-45%,” lead author Sei Yon Sohn and her co-authors wrote in the study. "Later time of use was also significantly connected with smartphone addiction, with use after 1 a.m. increasing a 3- times risk," the authors wrote.Students who reported high use of smartphones also reported poor sleep quality, the study found. That foils in line with previous studies that have found overuse of smartphones at night to be associated with trouble falling asleep, reduced sleep duration (睡眠持续时间)and daytime tiredness. That's likely because use of smartphones close to bedtime has been shown to delay the body's normal sleep - and - wake clock.In fact, the No. 1 rule is "no computers, cell phones, and ipads in bed and at least one hour beforebed Dr. Vsevolod Polotsky, who directs sleep basic research, said in a recent interview. That's because "any LED light source from electronics (电子设备)may further hold back melatonin (褪黑激素)levels," Polotsky said. Melatonin is often referred to as a "sleep hormone," because we sleep better during the night when levels reach the top.“This is a cross-sectional study, and it cannot lead to any firm conclusions about smartphone use as the cause of reduced sleep quality, said Bob Patton, a lecturer in clinical psychology at the University of Surrey, via email.8. How did Sei Yon Sohn's team begin their study?A. By publishing researching papers.B. By responding to others’ concern.C. By collecting firsthand data.D. By turning to related experts.9. What did the study find about sleep quality and smartphone use?A. 30-45% of the university students are addicted to smartphones.B. High use of smartphones is related to poor sleep quality.C. Overuse of smartphones leads to shorter sleep duration.D. Use after 1 a.m. will result in smartphone addiction.10. What is Polotsky's opinion on electronics ?A. We should stop using them an hour before going to sleep.B. LED light source from them will delay normal sleep- and- wake clock.C. Reduced sleep quality has nothingto do with them.D. No electronics should be used in bed at any time.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Say No to SmartphonesB. Sleep Quality Can Be ImprovedC. LED Light Source Causes Great HarmD. Smartphone Addiction Ruins SleepDTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. Ateacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...12. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.13. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.14. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.15. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.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年东莞东城高级中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020年东莞东城高级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ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known asCanadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart ofCanada. So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?A. Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C. Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2. What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.3. What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A. They are both famous for natural scenery.B. The best visiting time are both at nights.C. They are both located inCanadaentirely.D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.BZaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to makea man.4. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver.B. Zaki liked staying at home every day.C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily.D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.5. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?A. Considerate.B. Ambitious.C. Confident.D. Adventurous.6. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Farid beat his little brother easily.B. Zaki was as strong as his brother.C. Zaki regretted losing the competition.D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Farid’s PrideB. Zaki’s ChallengeC. Brothers’ CompetitionD. Grandfather’s AdviceCThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often more permanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.8. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes9. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding10. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence11. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsDImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.12.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.14. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.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届东莞市长安中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届东莞市长安中学高三英语模拟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ATheatre and film fans will be excited about what's on stage and on screen.THEATRE☆Take in a Broadway show at Mirvish Venues. The Grand Theatre hosts plays and musicals in London, Ontario. The building dates back to 1901 and starts a rare architectural feature.☆In the heart of Ontario's bread-basket, treat yourself to uniquely Canadian modern productions at the Blyth Festival in Goderich.☆Ontario becomes popular on the stage as theatre festivals. The Stratford Festival produces classic productions mainly on Shakespeare in Stratford. Works by Bernard Shaw, the founder of social realism in English literature enrich the stage at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.FILM☆Expand your mind with great modem, independent film during the Reel Asian FilmFestival or visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox for exhibitions related to film and theatre.☆Making productions that don't reach half an hour by new filmmakers, the Breakthroughs Film Festival provides some of the most video movies.☆Five amazing programs feature films from across the globe during the Durham Region International Film Festival.☆One of the top film festivals in the world, the 'Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to international cinema.COMEDY☆For a laugh, head to a comedy club. Absolute Comedy, Second City and Yuks Yuks all specialize in finding your funny bone.☆The Toronto Alliance for the Peforming Arts will keep you up to date on what 's playing onToronto's stages; you can look through their “TOnight” for on-the-go performing arts tickets, reviews and searches on your mobile.1. Where should those preferring realistic dramas go?A. London.B. Stratford.C. Goderich.D. Niagara-on-the-Lake.2. What does the Breakthroughs Film Festival focus on?A. Short films.B. Films across the world.C. Modern films.D. Films by young directors.3. What might “TOnight” be?A. A comedy.B. An application.C. A guidebook.D. An organization.BThe Great Barrier Reef's outlook remains “very poor” despite coral (珊瑚) recovery over the past year, Australian government scientistssaid Monday, just days before a UNESCO ruling on the site's world heritage (遗产) status.The United Nations cultural agency recommended last month that the world's largest reef (珊瑚礁) system be placed on its endangered list because of damage to the corals largely caused by climate change.The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) said the corals were now in a “recovery window” after a decade of harmful heat stress and cyclones (旋风). But such opportunities were becoming rarer due to the influence ofclimate change, the government agency, which has monitored the reef for 35 years, said in its annual report released today. “The increasing emergence of climate-related extreme weather events and starfish outbreaks is causing more severe and frequent pressures, giving the reef fewer opportunities like this to recover,”CEO Paul Hardisty said. The scientists surveyed 127 reef sites in 2021 and found hard coral cover had increased at 69 of the 81 locations surveyed in the past two years.Separate scientific research released last October found the 2, 300-kilometre (1, 400 miles) system had lost half its corals since 1995, with a series of ocean heatwaves causing mass coral death.Britta Schaffelke, research program director at AIMS, said the latest findings provided a slight hope that the reef still has the power of recovering. But she added that its future is still very poor because of the dangers of climate change and other factors that are affecting the reef.UNESCO has urged Australia to take urgent climate action but the government has long resisted calls to commit to net zero emissions (排放) by 2050. The government has said it hopes to meet the target “as soon as possible” without harming its economy, insisting dealing with climate change requires a global effort. The reef was worth about US $4. 8 billion a year in tourism for the Australian economy and there are fears that an “in danger”listing could weaken its tourist appeal.4. What is the major cause of the damage to the corals?A. The climate change.B. Lack of money.C. Over development.D. Too many tourists.5. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?A. The result of the survey.B. The efforts AIMS has made.C. The slight chance of the recovery.D. The terrible situation of the climate.6. What is Britta Schaffelke's attitude towards the future of the reef?A. Unclear.B. Positive.C Intolerant. D. Anxious.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Australia wants to put the reef on the endangered list.B. The Australian government has ignored UNESCO's demand.C. Australia hopes to keep a balance between emission target and its economy.D. The Australian government refuses to take its share of responsibility of climate change.CFor as long as I can remember, my body and I have shared a relationship of discontent. Growing up, I was skinnier than the other kids and at five I was told I wasn't attractive and that I must put on some weight. But no matter how much I ate, I stayed thin for years until adolescence. Then I started putting on weight almost immediately. I remember feeling happy as I began to fill out. However, my joy didn't last long.I was thirteen when I was first called fat. Friends and neighbours would make jokes on my big size. As I entered my late teens, I had completely lost confidence in my body and, subsequently, in myself. Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards, I was convinced that if I wanted to be loved, I needed to offer more, doing anything to please everyone around.I entered adulthood thinking I wasn't “enough”—an idea that was seeded not only by the fact that “skinny” is celebrated, but also by the language associated with accounts of losing weight—selfimprovement, discipline—all virtues. Being fat quickly categorizes you as lazy and undisciplined. Consumed by thoughts of the way my body looked, I didn't notice the other ways my body needed attention. I failed to realize, for example, that my periodwas much heavier and more painful than ever before. Actually I developed a rare disease and later I had two surgeries.I was always made to feel that my weight was the root of a lot of problems in my life; I have learnt this is not true. After a lot of selfreflection and some professional help, I realized I never learnt to like myself. While two decades of selfhatred cannot be undone overnight, I have taken first steps to acceptance.I am now much lighter than before, in body and mind. There are days I find voices on social media saying I am too fat to be loved or to be worthy, but I am learning not to focus on that thought for long. As long as I like myself, just the way I am, opinions at the end of the day are just water off a duck's back.8. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. She could change her weight at will.B. She had different beauty standards from others.C. She tried to love others to build her confidence.D. She was greatly influenced by others' opinions.9. Why did the author think she wasn't “enough”?A. She was poorly disciplined.B. She failed to celebrate “skinny”．C. She was labelled as lazy for her weight.D. She put on more weight after entering adulthood.10. What caused the author to make a change?A. Her lighter body.B. A troublesome illness.C. Popular beauty standards.D. Others' critical comments.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Beauty matters.B. Opinions vary.C. Worth your weight.D. Beyond your limits.DItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air qualitybut the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.12. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.13. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.14. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.15. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.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年东莞市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020年东莞市第一中学高三英语模拟试题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AInformation on school visits to Kew GardensEnjoy yourselves in a wonderland of science with over 50,000 living plants and a variety of educational events or amusing activities. Here is essential information about planning a school visit to Kew.Educational course pricesYou can plan a self-led visit or book one of our educational courses. Students will take part in the educational courses in groups of 15. Prices vary according to different situations.EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 4:45-minute course: 35/group 90-minute course: 70/groupKey Stage 5:Half day (one course): 80/group Full day (two courses): 160/groupTeachers and adults:Up to required key stage proportions (比例): FreeAdults needed for 1:1 special educational needs support: FreeAdults above the required proportions: 11/personThe payment will due within 28 calendar days of making the booking.Health and safetyRequired supervising (监护) adult-student proportions:Key Stage 1: 1:5 Key Stage 2: 1:8Key stage 3: 1:10 Key Stage 4: 1:12Key Stage 5: 1:12The group sizes should be controlled if you are visiting potentially busy areas such as the glasshouse and other attractions. The maximum number of students visiting the glasshouses is 15 per group and each group to Kew shops should include no more than 10 students.If there is an emergency, please contact the nearest Kew staff member or call Constabulary on 0208 32 3333 for direct and quick support. Please do not call 999.Planning your visitYour tickets and two planning passes will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. You can complete your risk assessment with the passes, ensure you bring your tickets and the receipt document and show them to the staff members at the gate on the day of your visit.Recommended timingsThe Kew Gardens opens at 10 am. You are recommended to spend at least three to five hours on your visit. The closing time varies throughout the year. But the earliest is 3:30 pm. We have a fixed schedule for educational courses, which is from 10:30 am to 2:20 pm.1.How much should a group of 15 Key Stage I students and 4 teachers pay for a 45-minute course?A.35B.46C.57D.812.What should one do in an emergency?A.Check the risk assessment.B.Call 999 immediately.C.Ask adults or teachers for help.D.Seek help from the staff member nearby.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To introduce Kew Gardens.B.To give tips on visiting Kew Gardens.C.To attract potential visitors to Kew Gardens.D.To inform coming activities in Kew Gardens.BA male tiger was rescued in Mishan city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Friday. A tiger was recently seen on the Siner Russian border（边界），but there is no evidence to suggest this is the same tiger or that it had lost its way from Russia.Wherever it may have come from, cross-border protection of endangered species is a problem. According to Ma Jianzhang, a senior wild animal researcher in China, tigers know no borders, which have been built to stop humans from illegally crossing over. However, these borders also stop the free movement of tigers, thus preventing their breeding（繁殖）and exchange of genes.The Sino-Russian border alsocomes in the way ofprotecting tigers in the region. Data show about 500 to 550 Siberian tigers, or over 90 percent of the species, live in the wild in Russia; 27 live in the wild in China, and 50 intheborder region. Sometimes tigers lose their way across the border and that is hindering（妨碍）efforts to stop illegal hunting and protecting them.Fortunately, both China and Russia have realized this problem and are working toward solving it. As early as 2010, the two countries established a cross-border protection network aimed at strengthening communication on protecting tigers in the northeast. The countries have also held anti-poaching（反偷猎）activities together. In 2019, two national parks from the two countries signed a three-year deal to share research data on tigers, greatly improving the living conditions of Siberian tigers in the wild.However, much more needs to be done to protect the species. It is necessary to combine the tiger protection areas in the two countries. That will require greater efforts from both sides and some difficulties might remain even then. Fortunately, both countries have been taking effective measures to provide the endangered species a better home.4. What's the original purpose of setting up the Sino-Russian borders?A. To ban people from illegal crossings.B. To help protect tigers in the region.C. To protect tigers from losing their way.D. To stop tigers' breeding and exchange of genes.5. What does the underlined phrase “comes in the way of” probably mean?A. keeps from.B. is on the way toC. is aimed atD. keeps up6. What is the focus of Paragraph 4 ?A. Recent studies and researches on tigers.B. Joint efforts by China and Russia to protect tigers.C. The possible effects of establishing a networkD. Reasons for improving the living conditions of tigers.7. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To inform the possible dangers of tiger protection.B. To cover the news about a missing tiger on the border.C. To put forward suggestions on finding the missing tiger.D. To report the problems and measures of cross-border tiger protection.CBecause of COVID-19, in many places, large gatherings of people aren’t allowed. In some areas, the rules aremore strict, and people aren't allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down. By doing this, governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people, and that fewer people suffer in all. Usually, it's called “flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out, that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle. Many singers, bands, and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now. Instead, they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences. The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消) its season, but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website. Other opera companies have made similar moves. Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus. He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled. He called his project the Social Distancing Festival. He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new, rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows. Some late night TV shows have continued, but without audiences. Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause, some TV stars like Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home. Mr. O’ Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.8. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B. Speed up the spread of disease.C. Stopping people from often gathering up.D. Slowing down the spread of the disease.9. What are opera companies’ new ways?A. Stopping sharing music with audience.B. Providing live stream services.C. Trying to attract live audiences.D. Sharing their operas with each other10. What did the cancellation of Nick Green's play bring him?A. Disappointment.B. Annoyance .C. Creativity.D. Anxiety.11. What is the text mainly about?A. People staying at home .B. The absence of audiences.C. The efforts of Nick Green .D. Entertainment going online .DA team of engineers atHarvardUniversity in trying to create the first robotic fly. Designed to do what a fly does naturally, the tiny is the size of a fat housefly. Its mini wings allow it to stay in the air and perform controlled flight tasks."The added difficulty with a project like this is that actually none of its components is off the shelf and so we have to develop them all on our own’ said Robert Wood, a Harvard engineering professor.They engineered a series of systems to start and drive the robotic fly. “The seemingly simple system which just moves the wings hasa number of interdependencies (相互依赖）on the individual components, each of which individually has to perform well, but then has to be matched well to everything it d connected to,” said Wood.While this first robotic flyer is linked to a small, off-board power source, the goal is eventually to equip it with a built-in power source, so that it might someday perform data-gathering work at rescue sites，in farmers’ fields or on the battlefield. "Basically it should be able to take off, land and fly around，” he said.Wood says the design offers a new way to study flight mechanics and control at insect-scale. Yet, the power, sensing and computation technologies on board could have much broader applications.“You can start thinking about using them to answer open scientific questions, you know, to study biology in ways that would be difficult with the animal，but using these robots instead” he said. "So there are a lot of technologies and open interesting scientific questions that are really what drives us on a day-to-day basis.”12. What is the typical characteristic of the robotic fly?A. It's automatic.B.It's very small.C. It's controllable.D. It's quite powerful.13. We can infer from the passage that the robotic flyer can____ .A. act as a spy planeB. help do farm workC.fly at a very high speedD. answer many scientific questions14. What is Wood's idea about the robotic fly according to the last paragraph?A. It is highly questionable.B. It has wide practical applications.C. It gives scientists interest in flying machines.D. It points to a new direction in studying biology.15. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvand's Study in the Field of Insects.B. A Breakthrough in Engineering ScienceC. An Interesting Invention一Robotic FlyD. Robotic Fly一a Copy of Real Life Insect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届东莞市长安中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届东莞市长安中学高三英语模拟试题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AAre you looking for somewhere special to go this weekend? Do you want to try something new?Check out one of these hot new restaurants.Fast BestFast food doesn't have to be junk food, as this café proves. Do you fancy a really good hamburger made with the best ingredients, or old-fashioned fish and chips fried to perfection, all on the table in super-quick time? Speed and quality are important here, and the prices aren't bad either.Your Local Caff (小餐馆)Remember when cafés served full English breakfasts—sausages, beans, fried bread, bacon and eggs—with a strong cup of tea? Well, this place still does and you can have your breakfast at any time you like during the day while you listen to your favourite tunes from the 1980s.Last Days of the RajA centrally located Indian restaurant, perfect for eating before or after the cinema or a show. In summer enjoy your meal in the beautiful garden. The most popular dishes are lamb and chicken cooked with mild, medium or hot spices. For brave customers there is extra hot!The Chocolate BoxThe owner of this small café used to cook all kinds of food, but then she realised she preferred desserts to anything else. If you want meat or fish, don't come here. They only do desserts! Lots of different kinds of sweets. Chocolate lovers will be excited by the range of chocolate cakes.1.Fast Best suits a person ______.A.who has a sweet toothB.who loves spicy foodC.who wants to have good breakfastD.who gets 30 minutes off for lunch2.Which is true about Last Days of the Raj?A.You can listen to great music in it.B.It serves hot food with pepper.C.It serves an all-day breakfast.D.It is prefect for vegetarians.3.Which restaurant serves only desserts and sweets?A.Fast Best.B.Your Local Caff.st Days of the Raj.D.The Chocolate Box.BA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
广东省东莞市光明中学2020届高三英语8月摸底考试
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I听力（共两节，满分35分）第一节听力理解（5段共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段对话，回答第1—3三个小题。
Where does the dialogue take place?A. In a restaurantB. In a bookstoreC. At homeWhat does the man order?A hamburger and coffeeA coke and a cakeA hamburger and a cokeHow much does it cost?A. $1.70B. $1.17C. $17.00 听第二段对话，回答第4—6三个小题。
Where does the conversation probably take place?At the woman’s homeIn a caféIn the woman’s officeWhat’s the woman’s problem?She can’t find a good jobShe doesn’t know which job to chooseShe wants to work in Washington.What’s the man’s advice?Try to find a satisfactory jobTake the first job and wait for the otherWait for the answer with patience听第三段对话，回答第7—9三个小题。
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东莞市2020届高三英语线上教学摸底自测说明：本自测题有两个部分，第一部分阅读理解，共10题，每小题2分，第二部分完型填空，共20题，每小题1.5分，满分50分，测试时间40分钟。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
For weeks now, the news has been dominated by the coronavirus. As the coronavirus spreads into more and more communities, public health officials are placing responsibility on individuals to help slow the pandemic (流行病). Social distancing is the best way to do it.Social distancing is a tool public health officials recommend to slow the spread of a disease that is being passed from person to person. Simply, it means that people stay far enough away from each other so that the coronavirus cannot spread from one person to another. Social distancing also means not touching other people, and that includes handshakes. Physical touch is the most likely way a person will catch the coronavirus and the easiest way to spread it.Remember, keep that 6-foot distance and don’t touch. Social distancing can never prevent 100% of transmissions, but by following these simple rules, individuals can play a critical role in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. If done correctly and on a large scale, social distancing breaks or slows the chain of transmission from person to person. People can spread the coronavirus for at least five days before they show symptoms. Social distancing limits the number of people an infected person comes into contact with—and potentially spreads the virus to—before they even realize they have the coronavirus.At the moment, it’s the only tool available to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Experts estimate that a vaccine is 12 to 18 months away. For now, there are no drugs available that can slow down a coronavirus infection. Without a way to make people less contagious or make them better once they fall sick, the only effective tactic is making sure hospital-level care is available to those who need it. The way to do that is to slow or stop the spread of the virus and decrease the number of cases at any one time.Everyone must practise social distancing in order to prevent a tidal wave of cases. If the public as a whole takes social distancing seriously, overwhelming the medical system could be avoided.1. What do public health officials advise people to do?A. To get the vaccine immediately.B. To receive the hospital-level care.C. To spread more news about coronavirus.D. To take the duty to slow the transmissions.2. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The definitions of social distancing.B. The causes of the coronavirus spreading.C. The importance of promoting social distancing.D. The characteristics of the chain of transmission.3. Why is social distancing so crucial according to the passage?A. It can be done on a large scale.B. It can eventually get rid of transmissions.C. It helps people recover from the coronavirus.D. It breaks or slows the chain of transmission among people.4. What does the underl ined word “contagious” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. mysteriousB. sensitiveC. infectiousD. violent5. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A research paper.B. A news magazine.C. A medical report.D. A science textbook.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。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to get kids to respect wildlifeChildren who respect wildlife as something worthy of care and protection usually grow up kinder and more considerate and often generate the same positive feelings in those around them. ______6_______.●Respect their wildness______7_______. And this isn’t always the best thing for the animals—or kids as well. Show kids that animals in their natural habitats are living their best life—and should respect their own qualities.●Respect all the animalsIt’s easy for kids to respect those cute and adorable mammals. ______8_______Habitats need all sorts of animals to stay healthy, so show kids why every insect is important. (For instance, worms keep soil healthy by digging through the dirt.) Kids can learn about those not-so-cute animals by browsing online galleries or photos of insects and bugs.●______9_______Out of curiosity, young kids want to chase after a squirrel, or pet a wild rabbit. But human interactions with wildlife can negatively affect animals by changing their natural behavior. Teach children to leave animals alone and observe them from a distance.●Respect their homesYou have taught your child to leave those cute animals alone, but other choices can still harm wildlife. Try to keep kids from taking ‘souvenirs’ that actually are some animals’ home (like shells, nests, or logs). ______10_______. That trash includes our leftover food, which can be harmful to some animals. Instead, teach kids about proper animal food by helping them make feeders.A. Respect their privacy.B. Respect endangered animals.C. Children tend to project human qualities on animals.D. Throw trash away, since animals can mistake it for food.E. Keeping art in kids’ lives also helps them understand different animals.F. Let’s bring out kindness in your kids with these simple and positive ideas.G. But what about all those “scary-looking” ones, such as bees, worms and snakes?第二部分完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。