山西省2020届高三下学期新时代NT抗疫爱心卷(Ⅱ)英语 扫描版
山西省太原市2020届高三第二次模拟考试(6月)英语试卷
高三英语第一部分听力（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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman mean?A.Peter likes to follow the fashion.B.Peter has a bad taste in dressing.C.Peter missed a few lessons.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Doctor and patientC. Teacher and student.3.What does the man want to know?A.Susan’s plan for tonight.B.The address of the Duce’s.C.A reservation phone number.4.How does the woman feel now?A. Nervous.B. Excited.C. Relaxed.5.How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?A. By recording them.B. By talking with lecturers.C. By attending them again.第二节：（共15 小题；每小题1.5，满分22.5 分）听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
2020年山西省高考第二次适应性考试英语试题-含答案
秘密★启用前2020年山西省高考第二次适应性考试英语试题注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I卷1至11页，第n卷 11至12页。
2. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡的相应位置。
3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。
4. 第[卷听力部分满分30分，不计入总分，考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。
5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分,不计入总分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案:[A] [B] [C]1. What is the woman going to do?A. Have a coffee・B. Clean her office.C. Attend a meeting.2. At what time will the speakers get to London?A. About 12：15.B. About 12：30.C. About 12：45.3. What are the speakers probably doing?A. Preparing for camping.B. Buying sleeping bags.C. Cleaning up the car.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The coming rain.B. Their favorite games.C. The weather.5. How much will the woman pay?A. $ 12.B. $ 8.C. $ 6.第二节（共15题。
2020年山西省太原市高考英语二模试卷解析版
高考英语二模试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Current digital technology gives us music of flawless quality．It also makes it easier to copy，upload and stream music without having to download it．(1) ．However，as climate change is on everyone's mind these days，the question related to music arises：Which music consumption form is worse for the environment：CDs，vinyl （黑色胶片），or digital music？The answer might surprise you．(2) logic would suggest that music downloads and online streaming are good for the environment．But must it surely be more environmentally friendly？Even though streamed music is material-free，that doesn't mean it doesn't have an environmental impact．In fact，the information is searched and sent to our electronic devices across the network，which costs energy．(3) ．Researchers found that streaming an album over the Internet will use 27 times more energy than it takes to produce a single CD or vinyl record．In any given second，the music platform is serving about 2.5 million streams at the same time．(4) that means almost 210，000 albums' worth of music has been streamed．It will use nearly 8，000 times more energy than what making one CD takes．Meanwhile，if you buy a CD，it's there permanently．The only extra energy required is whatever you need to power your CD player．The study was published before Record Store Day-- an event that encourages listeners to buy physical record．(5) ．Rather，they want you to think about your power use and choose services that minimize their effect on the planet．They also hope this could develop alternatives that are more sustainable without sacrificing the convenience you expect．A．Since our digital music uses less plasticB．If average albums contain twelve tracksC．This happens every time we stream musicD．As a result，streaming music becomes popularE．Although streaming music is a greener alternativeF．It wants to convey effects of streaming on economyG．But the researchers aren't advising playing music traditionally1. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G2. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G3. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G4. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G5. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G二、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）When I was a freshman in college，I had some seniors telling me，"You should not really try to get the highest grades．Try to score just about enough that you are right above the(6)．" They said，"Look at that guy! He is a(7) but he doesn't have a job．" The boy happenedto(8) this conversation，but did not say anything and(9) went to his dormitory．I followed(10)advice for a year，and got really average grades．Unexpectedly that year，the(11) in economy occurred and the whole world changed．Almost all the seniors in my college who had offer letters in their hands started getting (12) letters in their mailbox．It was sadness everywhere and then it was a state of(13) all over the campus．(14)，the topper was still quiet．He called me to his room．I had no clue why he(15) me．I thought he had seen me in the library several times．He only wanted to spend ten(16) with me，but passed me his (17) life advice．He said，"Check this letter out．" It said -- "Massachusetts Institute of Technology．Congratulations! You are(18) for a PhD program．" "Try to get the kind of grades that you could (19) yourself on．Don't take the(20) advice．Look! They were all telling you to be average．But I know you can do better．Now go，and spend as many hours in the (21) as you can rather than hanging out with your friends．"He continued，"You never know how the world will change．Everything you own canbe(22) at one time．The only thing won't betray you：your(23) work．"I got the highest grades the following semesters．I(24) it to University of Wisconsin Madison for a PhD in Chemical Engineering，and then to Intel corporation．Who knows where the next(25) could be…6. A. top B. average C. percentage D. grade7. A. candidate B. graduate C. topper D. loser8. A. join B. hear C. interrupt D. ignore9. A. angrily B. happily C. awkwardly D. silently10. A. his B. my C. their D. your11. A. growth B. development C. downturn D. recovery12. A. decline B. confirmationC. invitationD. recommendation13. A. fancy B. mind C. conflict D. panic14. A. Lastly B. Luckily C. Therefore D. However15. A. hated B. favored C. disturbed D. suggested16. A. periods B. seconds C. hours D. minutes17. A. hardest B. closest C. best D. newest18. A. considered B. refused C. accepted D. praised19. A. limit B. pride C. relax D. control20. A. wrong B. different C. frank D. easy21. A. library B. club C. job-hunting D. mind-reading22. A. taken away B. passed down C. used up D. left behind23. A. difficult B. hard C. regular D. creative24. A. failed B. processed C. wrote D. made25. A. destination B. purpose C. condition D. contract三、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）26.At the beginning of Chinese Year of the Pig，a video called What is Peppa Pig made apink pig the (1) （hot）image in China．The video features an elderly man living in the countryside．(2) （give）a New Year gift to his grandson in the city，he wonders what Peppa Pig is．The elderly main，(3) （eventual），makes a Peppa Pig byhimself based on a blowing machine．The video (4) conveys the message of familyreunion and a grandfather's love won 1，500 million clicks within 24 hours．And the popular cartoon character，with its round belly and big ears，has long been taken (5) asymbol for abundance，wealth and good luck in Chinese culture．The peppa alongside her family (6) （become）a global hit since the cartoon's release in 2004．Thechildren's TV show is so popular because it is one of the few that families can enjoytogether without adults feeling (7) （bore）．The (8) （produce）made his fortune thanks to the young peppa pig．(9) it comes to the secret of success，he explained that he tried to (10) （simple）the show and ensured the piglet is unforgettable．四、阅读表达（本大题共4小题，共30.0分）27.Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians when their intendedcourses of travel intersect （交叉），and end up being in each other，s way．The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called "right of way"，or "priority"．It determines who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait．Signs，signals，markings and other features are often used to make priority clear．A driver must yield （让）the right of way to other drivers：● When approaching a YIELD sign．Slow down or stop to avoid a crash．● Even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection．● When approaching emergency vehicles using sounding or flashing sirens．● After coming to a complete stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign or a flashingred signal．If there is no stop line，stop before the crosswalk．● When making a left turn on a red light after a stop from a one-way street to anotherone-way street with traffic moving to the left．（See Figure A．）● When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop intersection at thesame time，the vehicle should yield to the vehicle on its right．（See Figure B．）● When coming out of an alley，building，private road or driveway after coming to acomplete stop．（See Figure C．）● When crossing traffic at the end of a "T" road with no traffic control signs or signals．（See FigureD．）What's the purpose of the text？______A．To explain the law of right of way．B．To illustrate traffic signs and signals．C．To inform drivers of general traffic rules．D．To introduce traffic rules to pedestrians．Which is the right behavior according to the text？______A．Drive on once the light turns green．B．Keep driving if there is no stop line．C．Yield to emergency vehicles at any time．D．Slow down when approaching a YIELD sign．Which of the following description is TRUE according to the figures？______A．Figure A：B should yield to A．B．Figure B：A should yield to B．C．Figure C：A should yield to B．D．Figure D：A should yield to B．28.Inside WeWork's New York City headquarters on a Thursday morning，a handful ofkids are selling carrots and peppers．The children are members of WeWork's first school ，WeGrow，where farming is part of the curriculum．They are interacting withWeGrow employees browsing the goods．"How many carrots would you like？" one girl asks．"We take Apple Pay，" another shouts．Founded in 2010，We Work has made a name for itself as a global network ofcoworking spaces．WeGrow is WeWork's newest enterprise （事业）and its firstattempt in the education industry．WeGrow，a school which claims to grow "conscious leaders"，is inspired by theMontessori approach to learning that gives children the freedom to explore and choose their activities，so their nature of creativity and curiosity is preserved．But the goal is not to create next-generation CEOs．"Leadership is a bit of an exciting word for people，" said Rebekah，WeGrow's founder and CEO，"We've seen children do such a thing forever -- running a lemonade stand every time ，that's what that is．"WeGrow opened in the fall last year．Currently，46 kids are enrolled in classes from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade．The kids start every morning with live music，followed by yoga．They spend time in nature and choose to take either Hebrew orMandarin courses．WeGrow students learn science，math，social studies andlanguage arts．It also has a program for kids to connect with WeWork communitymembers with careers in areas kids might be interested in．But the main concern is that standardized tests are not available to measure the students' overall progress．They want to create an environment where people can work to make a life and not just a living，but that's part of a larger mission to raise the world's awareness towards creatinga world where people are happy and fulfilled and living in a sharing state．What do we know about WeGrow from the text？______A．It was founded in 2010．B．It is intended for kids of gifts．C．It aims to preserve kids' nature．D．It got a lot of satisfaction from parents．Which of the following reflects the Montessori approach？______A．All kids learn to run the lemonade stand．B．Students are allowed to establish markets in the yard．C．The school committee arranges students，activities．D．Students work hard academically to become CEOs．Why is it hard to measure students' progress？______A．Because there are so many courses．B．Because the students are of a wide age range．C．Because standardized tests have limitations．D．Because the school lacks professional testers．What can be a suitable title for the text？______A．A Farming-featured schoolB．An Education-based BusinessC．Grow to be a Future LeaderD．Learn to Make a Life，not Just Living29. A day in the life of a sun bear is what you might expect from the name：sunny．In itsnatural habitat，the sun bear spends over 80 percent of its active waking time in daylight ．But when disturbed by human activity，that changes dramatically．In areas wherepeople are pushing into the sun bear's habitat，the animals are spending 90 percent of their waking time after dark．Effectively，the threat of human presence is making the sun bear change into "the moon bear"．Led by scientists at the University of California，Berkeley，the study found thathuman activity is driving scores of mammals to shift their activity from the daytime into the dark hours of the night．As many animals have already been forced out of their local habitats，others are attempting to avoid interaction with humans by separatingthemselves in time rather than in space．For the work，the researchers examined the behaviors of 64 mammal species，including deer，tigers，boars，and，of course，sun bears．They observedincreased nocturnal （夜间的）behavior in a large majority of them，with species that are naturally active during the day tending to shift their activity to after dark，and those that are naturally nocturnal becoming more so．The mammals affected ranged across body size，habitat type，region of the world，and diet．Human activity of all sorts affect animals，lives，including activities like hunting，agriculture and land development，harvesting local natural resources，even hiking or walking through wild areas．Sport hunting in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe drove antelopes to spend more of their active waking hours at night，restricting their access to water．Similarly，hikers in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California made coyotes （郊狼）more nocturnal，forcing them to find new preys （猎物）among traditionally nocturnal animals．The researchers warn that profound shifts in the natural behavior patterns of so manyspecies disturb dynamics that have evolved over generations，leading to a series ofunknown effects on the entire ecosystems．What did the study find？______A．More animals separate themselves in space．B．Human activity changes animals' way of life．C．Many animals were pushed out of their local habitats．D．The sun bear spends over 80% waking time in daylight．What does the underlined word "that" refer to？______A．The sun bear．B．The waking time．C．Human activity．D．The natural habitat．What can we infer from paragraph 5？______A．Antelopes have easier access to water．B．Coyotes have to prey on new types for survival．C．Human activity shortens animals' sleeping time．D．Animals have managed to escape interaction with humans．What does the author want to tell us in the text？______A．Human threat makes the sun bear nocturnal．B．Animals are badly hurt by human presence．C．Animals become more adaptable thanks to human．D．Ecosystems may be reshaped due to human activity．30.Alibaba Cloud and the Hangzhou city government announced the launch of ET City Brain2.0，a cloud-powered and Al-driven urban traffic-management system that aims toincrease the city's efficiency．After over two years of testing in Alibaba's home base，ET City Brain has become the new infrastructure （基础设施）for Hangzhou，with a total coverage of 420 square kilometers in area，including over 1，300 traffic lights．Over 200 traffic officers are connected via mobile phones，enabling them to receive real-time alerts on anytraffic-related emergencies．In version 2.0，the system will optimize the city's firefighting abilities by providing key information to firefighters，such as water pressure，the number and position of fire hydrants （消防栓）in a given area，the location of gas pipes and other details they need to know．The information is instant，making the entire firefighting process faster ，safer and more accurate．City Brain gives meaning to data．By using AI and advanced algorithms （计算程序），City Brain is able to analyze a large amount of data and turn them into usefulinformation in real-time speed．As a result of City Brain's ability to predict traffic flow，detect accidents and provide instant feedback，Hangzhou has dropped from 5th to the 57th on the list of China'smost congested cities．Hangzhou is probably the only city that can tell you how many cars are on the street at any given time．In the case of medical emergencies，City Brain is able to change traffic lights，soemergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks can head to the scene withoutinterruption，accelerating their arrival time by 49%．Dr．Wang Jian，the head of Alibaba's Technology Steering Committee who invented the term "City Brain"，said the system is designed to empower a city to act quickly and directly．It is more than just about traffic management．It's really about how to make a city more livable at a time of shrinking natural resources around the globe．"It is amatter of sustainability，while using as little natural resources as possible，" Wang said ，"This is just the beginning．"What benefit will ET City Brain bring？______A．Lower crime rates．B．Efficient government．C．Less traffic congestion．D．Improved medical care．Which of the following functions of the city Brain is NOT mentioned in the text？______ A．Predicting traffic flow．B．Giving quick feedback．C．Changing traffic lights．D．Handling traffic accidents．Which of the following best explains "optimize" in paragraph 3？______A．Better．B．Practise．C．Operate．D．Emphasize．What can we conclude from the last paragraph？______A．ET City Brain 2.0 is a mature version．B．Alibaba targets environmentally-friendly development．C．The government is devoted to improving the system．D．The system can solve the problem of lack of resources．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）31.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．I live in a typical Chinese family of four generations lived together under same roof．Everyone has funs with each other here． Every night， we will have dinner together， talking or laughing around the dinner table so that all the worries of the day will be swe pt away． At weekends， Dad will take Grandpa， that likes outdoor activities a lot， to the countryside to fish． Mom and Grandma will cook delicious food for ourselves． When the weather is fine，I will push my 95-year-old great grandmother in a wheelchair to sunbathe in the yard．My family is such harmonious that I have been grown up into a person with love and res ponsibility． I will definite teach what I had already learned to my future children．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）32.假定你是李华，你校举办了一场"用英语讲好中国故事"的主题演讲活动，请你写一则英文报道．要点如下：1．时间和地点；2．活动的过程；3．活动的意义．注意：1．词数100左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】C【小题4】B【小题5】G【解析】DACBG1．D．理解判断题．根据前文It also makes it easier to copy，upload and stream music without having to download it．可知它也使我们更容易复制、上传和流媒体音乐，而不必下载．D项：As a result，streaming music becomes popular．因此，流媒体音乐变得流行起来．符合文意，故选D．2．A．联系下文题．根据后文logic would suggest that music downloads and online streaming are good for the environment．可知逻辑会建议音乐下载和在线流媒体对环境有利．A项：Since our digital music uses less plastic，由于我们的数字音乐使用较少的塑料，符合文意．故选A．3．C．语境辨析题．根据前文In fact，the information is searched and sent to our electronic devices across the network，which costs energy．可知事实上，这些信息被搜索并通过网络发送到我们的电子设备，这需要消耗能源．C项：This happens every time we stream music．每次我们播放音乐时都会发生这种情况．符合文意，故选C．4．B．文章衔接题．根据后文that means almost 210，000 albums' worth of music has been streamed．可知这意味着价值近21万张专辑的音乐被流媒体播放．B项：If average albums contain twelve tracks如果一张专辑平均包含12首歌曲．符合文意，故选B．5．G．逻辑推理题．根据前文The study was published before Record Store Day-- an event that encourages listeners to buy physical record可知这项研究是在唱片商店日之前发表的，这项活动鼓励听众购买实物唱片．G项：But the researchers aren't advising playing music traditionally．但是研究人员并不建议传统的音乐演奏．符合文意，故选G．本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了就哪种音乐消费形式对环境不利：CD、黑色胶片或数字音乐？进行了讨论．最后希望在不牺牲你所期望的便利性的情况下，开发出更可持续的替代品．答题前先快速浏览一遍七个备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置．通常有三个四个位置：标题，句首，句中，句尾．不同位置的句子有不同的特征．确定文章体裁，抓住文章结构．分析篇章结构，找出各段的主题句或主旨大意．6.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】B【小题4】D【小题5】C【小题6】C【小题7】A【小题8】D【小题9】D【小题10】B 【小题11】D【小题12】C【小题13】C【小题14】B【小题15】A 【小题16】A【小题17】A【小题18】B【小题19】D【小题20】A【解析】1-5 BCBDC 6-10 CADDB 11-15 DCCBA 16-20 AABDA（1）B 考查形容词．A．top一流的；B．average一般的；C．percentage 百分比；D ．grade分数；句意：你不应该真的想得到最高的分数．试着分数刚好在平均分以上．根据第二段" and got really average grades而且成绩很一般"可知此处用average．故选B ．（2）C 考查名词．A．candidate候选人；B．graduate毕业；C．topper顶尖的；D．loser失败者；句意："看那个家伙！他是一流的，但没有工作．"故选C．（3）B 考查动词．A．join参加；B．hear听到；C．interrupt打扰；D．ignore忽视；句意：那个男孩碰巧听到这个谈话．根据后一句" but did not say anything 但什么也没说"可知他听到了这个对话．故选B．（4）D 考查副词．A．angrily生气地；B．happily高兴地；C．awkwardly尴尬地；D ．silently默默地；句意：但什么也没说就悄悄地进了宿舍．根据后一句" but did not say anything 但什么也没说"可知silently符合语境．故选D．（5）C 考查代词．A．his他的；B．my我的；C．their 他们的； D．your你的；句意：我听从他们的建议．根据第一段" I had some seniors telling me一些年长的人告诉我"可知此处是"their"．故选C．（6）C 考查名词．A．growth生长；B．development发展；C．downturn衰退；D．recovery恢复；句意：出乎意料的是，那一年发生了经济衰退，整个世界都发生了变化．故选C．（7）A 考查动词．A．decline谢绝；B．confirmation 确认；C．invitation邀请；D．recommendation推荐；句意：在我的大学里，几乎所有手头有信件的学生都开始在邮箱里收到谢绝信．故选A．（8）D 考查名词．A．fancy设想；B．mind思想；C．conflict冲突；D．panic恐慌；句意：到处都是悲伤，校园里一片恐慌．故选D．（9）D 考查副词．A．Lastly最后地B．Luckily幸运地；C．Therefore因此；D．However 然而；根据下一句"the topper was still quiet．那个一流的学生仍然安静．"可知和上一句形成了转折关系，所以要用however．故选D．（10）B 考查动词．A．hated讨厌；B．favored喜欢；C．disturbed打扰；D．suggested 建议；句意：我不知道他为什么喜欢我．根据下一句"but passed me his best life advice．但把他人生中最好的建议给了我．"可以推测作者认为这个一流的学生喜欢他．故选B．（11）D 考查名词．A．periods时期；B．seconds秒；C．hours 小时；D．minutes分钟；句意：他只想和我呆十分钟．故选D．（12）C 考查形容词．A．hardest最艰难的；B．closest最亲密的；C．best最好的；D．newest最新的；句意：但把他人生中最好的建议给了我．故选C．（13）C 考查动词．A．considered考虑；B．refused拒绝；C．accepted接受；D．praised 表扬；句意：祝贺你！你被录取攻读博士学位．故选C．（14）B 考查名词．A．limit限制；B．pride骄傲；C．relax放松；D．control控制；句意：试着取得你能引以为豪的成绩．故选B．（15）A 考查形容词．A．wrong错误的；B．different不同的；C．frank坦率的；D ．easy容易的；句意：不要接受错误的建议．根据下一句"Look! They were all telling you to be average．But I know you can do better看！他们都告诉你要平庸，但我知道你可以做得更好"可知他不让作者听他们的错误的建议．故选A．（16）A 考查名词．A．library图书馆；B．club俱乐部；C．job-hunting 求职；D．mind-reading读心术；句意：现在去吧，尽可能多地在图书馆呆上几个小时，而不是和你的朋友们一起出去玩．"故选A．（17）A 考查动词．A．taken away带走；B．passed down 传递；C．used up用完；D ．left behind剩下；句意：你所有的东西都可以一次被拿走．根据下一句"The only thing won't betray you唯一不会背叛你的事情"可知本句是说所有的东西都会被带走．故选A．（18）B 考查形容词．A．difficult困难的；B．hard困难的；C．regular正常的； D ．creative有创造力的；句意：唯一不会背叛你的事情---你的努力．故选B．（19）D 考查动词．A．failed失败；B．processed处理；C．wrote写； D．made制造；句意：我成功地到了威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校攻读化学工程博士学位，然后到了英特尔公司．make it成功．故选D．（20）A 考查名词．A．destination目的地；B．purpose目的；C．condition条件；D ．contract合同；句意：谁知道下一个目的地在哪里…故选A．本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章．文章主要讲述了作者在刚上大学的时候他的学长告诉他，不用像那个一流的学生那样太努力，成绩一般就可以，他也这样做了．后来这些学长都收到了谢绝的信．这位一流的学生告诉作者所有的东西都可以一次被拿走，唯一不会背叛你的事情是你的努力．后来经过努力，作者成功地到了威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校攻读化学工程博士学位，然后到了英特尔公司．本题考点涉及副词，动词，名词，形容词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案．26.【答案】【小题1】hottest 【小题2】To give【小题3】eventually【小题4】that/which【小题5】as【小题6】has become 【小题7】bored【小题8】producer【小题9】When【小题10】simplify【解析】1．hottest．考查最高级，最热的卡通形象，表示最高级，故填hottest．2． To give．考查不定式，为了给孙子一个新年礼物，不定式做目的状语，故填To give ．3．eventually．考查副词，修饰动词makes，故填eventually．4． that/which．考查连词，先行词是video，在定语从句中做主语，使用关系代词which 或者that．5． about．考查介词，赢得了大概5亿次的点击量，故填about．6． has become．考查时态，主语是Peppa，根据since可知使用现在完成时，故填has become．7． bored．考查形容词，大人也不会觉得无聊，系动词后面使用形容词作表语，修饰人，故填bored．8． producer．考查名词，制作者赚了钱，名词做主语，故填producer．9． When．考查连词，when it comes to：当谈到，当提及，故填When．10． simplify．考查动词，try to do sth：试着做某事，simplify：简化，故填simplify．文章讲述了小猪佩奇在中国备受欢迎，一则关于佩奇的短片获得了上亿的点击量．在一篇200词左右的语篇（短文或对话）中留出10处空白，部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式，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．27.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】D【小题3】B【解析】（1）---（3）ADB（1）．A．推理判断题．根据文章内容主要为描述道路行车规则，故可推理文章的目的在于解释路权法．故选A．（2）．D．细节理解题．A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers部分第一点When approaching a YIELD sign．Slowdown or stop to avoid a crash．可知当靠近让路标志时，要减速或停车以避免相撞．故选D．（3）．B．细节理解题．倒数第三点When two vehidles on dfferent roadways arive at afour-way stop intersection at the sametime，the vehidle should yield to the vehidle on its right ．当两辆行驶在不同道路上的车辆同时到达四路交叉口时，车辆应向其右侧车辆让路．故B图象中A车辆应当给B车辆让行．故选B．这是一篇说明文．主要说明了一些道路行驶规则．广告类材料是热门考题．其文句简练，信息量大，句式使用简单，表达方式多样，但阅读这类题目也是有规律可循的．1．品位广告、新闻的标题，预测其内容．阅读广告时，要注意广告中涉及的人物，物品，时间，数字，联系人及方式地址．阅读新闻时，要抓住新闻的特点即何时何处何人发生何事，其经过和结果怎样．2．要抓住书写广告的文体或图片，注意用大写、下划线等方式加以提示的文字．3．解题技巧 ①快速浏览广告、新闻，从标题中预测内容及涉及的类别． ②浏览问题，寻找答案．注意地点和时间的多样化造成的误选．③复读材料，核实答案．28.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【小题3】C【小题4】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第三段WeGrow，a school which claims to grow "conscious leaders"，is inspired by the Montessori approach to learning that gives children the freedom to explore and choose their activities， so their nature of creativity and curiosity is preserved．WeGrow 是一所声称能够培养"有意识的领导者"的学校，其灵感来自蒙台梭利的学习方法，让孩子们有自由探索和选择他们的活动，因此他们的创造力和好奇心的本质得以保留．可知，WeGrow旨在保护孩子的本性．故选C．2．B．细节理解题．根据第三段"Leadership is a bit of an exciting word for people，" said Rebekah，WeGrow's founder and CEO，"We've seen children do such a thing forever -- running a lemonade stand every time ，that's what that is．" "对于人们而言，领导力是一个令人兴奋的词汇，"WeGrow的创始人兼首席执行官Rebekah说，"我们看到孩子们永远做着这样的事情- 每次都经营一个柠檬水摊，就是这样．"可知，学生可以在院子里建立市场反映了蒙特梭利的方法．故选B．3．C．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段But the main concern is that standardized tests are not available to measure the students' overall progress．但主要关注的是标准化测试无法衡量学生的整体进度．可知，很难衡量学生的进步，是因为因为标准化测试有局限性．故选C ．4．D．主旨大意题．阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了学会创造生活，而不仅仅是或者．故选D．本文主要讲述了WeGrow是一所声称能够培养"有意识的领导者"的学校，其灵感来自蒙台梭利的学习方法，让孩子们有自由探索和选择他们的活动，因此他们的创造力和好奇心的本质得以保留．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．29.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】B【小题3】B【小题4】D【解析】（1）---（4）BBBD（1）．B．推理判断题．根据第一段第二句In its natural habitat，the sun bear spends over 80 percent of its active waking time in daylight．和第二段第一段But when disturbed by human activity， that changes dramatically．可知，在天然栖息地，sun bear 马来熊白天80%以上的时候是活跃的，但是由于受到人类的干扰，这个习惯产生了极大变化．由此可知，人类的活动改变了动物的生活方式，故选B．（2）．B．推理判断题．根据第一段第二句In its natural habitat，the sun bear spends over 80 percent of its active waking time in daylight．和第二段第一段 But when disturbed by human activity， that changes dramatically可知，在天然栖息地，sun bear 马来熊白天80%以上的时候是活跃的，但是由于受到人类的干扰，这个习惯产生了极大变化．由此可知，划线词指代的是"白天80%以上的时候是活跃的"即，active waking time ，故选B．（3）．B．推理判断题．根据第五段最后一句Similarly，hikers in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California made coyotes （郊狼） more nocturnal， forcing them to find new preys （猎物） among traditionally nocturnal animals．（与此相似，在加州Santa Cruz Mountains 地区的徒步者，是的郊狼更加夜间活动多起来，迫使郊狼寻找夜间活动的动物作为新猎物）可知，从第五自然段推断出郊狼为了生存需要寻找新的猎物，故选B．（4）．D．推理判断题．根据第三段the study found that human activity is driving scores of mammals to shift their activity from t he daytime into the dark hours of the night．As many animals have already been forced out of their local habitats，others are attempting to avoid interaction with humans by separating themselves in time rath er than in space（研究发现，人类活动使很多哺乳动物把活动时间有白天改为晚上．由于很多动物被迫迁出他们的栖息地，有些动物就尽力避免和人类接触而在时间而不是空间限缩了自己）可知，文章是要告诉我们，由于人类的活动，生态系统可能会被改变．故选D．本文是一篇科技类阅读，讲述了由于人类的活动，生态系统可能会被改变．本题考点涉及推理判断题型的考查，是一篇广告类阅读，要求考生根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，选出正确答案．30.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】A【小题4】B【解析】1．C 细节理解题．根据第一段"Alibaba Cloud and the Hangzhou city government announced the launch of ET City Brain 2. 0，a cloud-powered and Al-driven urban traffic-management system that aims to increase the cit y's efficiency．阿里云和杭州市政府宣布推出ET City Brain 2.0，这是一个云驱动和al驱动的城市交通管理系统，旨在提高城市的效率．"可知ET City Brain能够提高城市的效率，所以我们可以推出它可以减少交通拥堵．故选C．2．D 细节理解题．根据第五段"As a result of City Brain's ability to predict traffic flow， detect accidents and provide instant feedback，由于城市大脑能够预测交通流量、发现事故并提供即时反馈，"可知A，B正确．根据第六段"In the case of medical emergencies， City Brain is able to change traffic lights，在医疗紧急情况下，城市大脑能够改变交通灯，"可知C正确．D文中没有提到．故选D．3．A 词义猜测题．根据划线此所在的句子的下一句"such as water pressure，the number and position of fire hydrants （消防栓） in a given area，the location of gas pipes and other details they need to know． The information is instant， making the entire firefighting process faster， safer and more accurate．如水压、给定区域。
2020年山西省临汾市爱心学校高二英语测试试卷含解析
2020年山西省临汾市爱心学校高二英语测试试卷含解析一、选择题1. I suddenly thought of the lotus pond that I passed by everyday, which should _______a different look.A．take off B．take away C．take on D．take over参考答案：C2. –Do you mind my smoking here ?--______.A. Yes, you'd better notB. No, of courseC. That's all rightD. both A and B参考答案：A3. My friend feels it is I ___________ for the accident.A. who am to blameB. who is blamedC. who to blameD. who is to be blamed参考答案：A4. _________ the unwritten rule goes, study is good, but health comes first.A. WhichB. ThatC. AsD. What参考答案：C5. He is so clever that he can solve ______ problems by himself.A．a great many of B．a large amount ofC．a series of D．much参考答案：C考查数词。
句意：他很聪明，能自己解决一系列问题。
A. a great many后直接加可数名词复数，不需要介词of；B. a large amount of +不可数名词；C. a series of+可数名词复数；D. much + 不可数名词。
故选C。
2020届山西化二建中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析
2020届山西化二建中学高三英语第二次联考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AThe Costa Book Awards consistently pick winners that are both of the moment and subsequently endure. It's our pleasure to confirm this year’s Category Winners.First Novel Award WinnerBook: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineAuthor: Gail HoneymanEleanor is 31 years old; work finishes on a Friday and begins again on a Monday. Between, her only company will be two bottles of vodka and her own solitary, unique wit (机智). It is contentment, of a kind, but an unexpected shared experience suddenly opens the door to possibility. Challenging reader expectations with a living, breathing character, Gail Honeyman’s debut (初次登台、开张)is a funny and moving diamond.Biography Award WinnerBook: In the Days of RainAuthor: Rebecca StottThe Exclusive Brethren were aclosed community who believed the world is ruled by Satan. Into this is born Rebecca. Her father had been an influential Brethren Minister. As her father lay dying, he begged her to help him write the memoir. He wanted to tell the story of their family who for generations had all been members of a fundamentalist Christian sect.Poetry Award WinnerBook: Inside the WaveAuthor: Helen DunmoreTo be alive is to be inside the wave, always travelling until it breaks and is gone. These poems are concerned with the borderline between the living and the dead — the underworld and the human living world – and the acutely intense being of both.Children's Award WinnerBook:The ExplorerAuthor: Katherine Rundell, Hannah HornFour children survive their aircraft plunging into the Amazon jungle, but for Fred and his friends it’s only the beginning of a cruel battle for survival. Brimming with adventure and a real command of character and incident, Rundell has few peers in superb children's fiction.1.What kind of life does Eleanor lead?A.boring and lonely.B.funny and touching.C.exciting and complex.D.ordinary and happy.2.Why did Rebecca Stott writeIn the Days of Rain?A.To introduce beliefs of the Exclusive Brethren.B.To help her father fulfill his last wish.CTo share the life of fundamentalist Christians.D.To pass on her family traditions.3.For a young adventurous soul, which book seems more appealing?A.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely FineB.In the Days of RainC.Inside the WaveD.The ExplorerBJapan 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 precautionsimmediately. 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 not considering 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.”4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upCWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother'sdeath in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.8. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.11. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.DWhen I was 13, I lost my sight. Since then, I had learned to get about with a walking stick, but had to stay at home because my parents thought I would get lost or robbed, even get hit by a car.I, however, believed I could regain my way if I lost it. A neighbor told me that a public library was offering a free course designed for the blind. That's an important opportunity for me to kill two birds with one stone: I could practice my getting — about skills on my way to learning practical technology. My parentssettled forit.But how would I plan my course? I knew that the blind singer Ray Charles, get around without a walking stick by counting steps. But I couldn't seem to do that the way he had. I developed the power of my imagination, catching the layout（布局）of places I visited and taking note of landmarks in my mind. Every time I visited a place, the mental map I'd drawn would turn up and helped me with the direction. But that doesn't mean I didn't lose my way in the process of acquiring this skill. I'd have to swallow（吞下）my pride to ask kind strangersfor help.On those days I lost my way, I'd go to bed feeling down. But my desires to beat blindness and further my education were usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again. Today, I'm a published reporter and audio producer.Yes, I've lost my way at times and found it again. And when people ask me,"Aren't you afraid to be out on your own?” the answer to me is clear：I'd rather risk and find happiness than stick to safety and be painful.Now, impressed by my progress, my father told my mother, "Our boy can see!".12. What does the underlined phrases “settled for" in the second paragraph mean?A. Talked about.B. Stuckto.C. Agreed to.D. Cared about.13. How did the author go around on his own after losing his sight?A.He created pictures of places in his mind.B. He drew a map on the paper to help him.C. He was always asking strangers for directions.D.He threw away the walking stick and counted steps.14. Which of the following can best describe the author?A. Determined and adventurous.B. Patient and intelligent.C. Warm-hearted and positive.D. Adventurous and outgoing.15. How did the author's parents feel about his progress?A.Concerned.B. Surprised.C. Confident.D. Proud.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。
山西省太原市2020届高三模拟(二)考试英语试卷
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AHere are some ideas for really great gifts for graduating seniors who are heading off to college.Rocketbook EverlastWhat：The beauty of this notebook is that the ink is erasable with water. When finished with your notes, you can scan them into your computer with your phone* s camera. You have to use special pens, but they are readily available in office supply stores.Who it's for：People who still like to take notes by hand.Cost：$34 for a notebook with 32 pages.Find it：Getrocketbook. com.Roland R-07 Audio RecorderWhat：It's a palm-sized portable digital audio recorder recording extremely high-quality WAV or MP3 files, powered by two AA batteries or through a USB port for continuous operation. You can set it up and control it wirelessly through your phone.Who it's for：Perfect for recording lectures, but it really shines if your are a music major.Cost：$149.99.Find it：Roland, com.Toast Leather Laptop CoverWhat: It's a thin piece of leather sized exactly to your laptop. Carefully place it on your computer, and your laptop will take on an entirely new look. It really protects the laptop from scratches.Who it's for：Laptop users who like keeping their machines in good condition.Cost：$99 for the top cover, $60 for the bottom （sold together）.Find it：Toastmade. com.Coal Catalyst Portable ChargerWhat：It's a portable battery to charge your devices when you are away from a wall plug, available in five colors and two sizes that can charge the latest phones in just two hours.Who for：Everyone with a USB-powered phone, tablet or headphones.Cost：$34.99 for 8.000 mAh；$39.99 for 12,000 mAh.Find it：Amazon, com.21. What do we know about Rocketbook Everlast?A. It uses ink mixed with water.B. It uses a camera to record notes.C. It needs to be equipped with special pens.D. It needs pens that can be found in any store.22. How much will you need at most if you buy one of the four products?A. $34.B.$99.C. $ 149.99.D.S159.23 . Where is the text most likely from?A. A book review.B. A science fiction.C. A popular magazine.D. A government report.BSome psychologists say that community art — art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community — can make a big difference.Unlike the random graffiti （涂鸦）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁画）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world.Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town's cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.24. What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia?A. To replace random graffiti.B. To deal with the issues about mental illnesses.C. To promote dialogues about art issues.D. To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts.25. How does community art open people up?A. By changing people' s views on prejudices.B. By giving new life to traditional murals.C. By providing a subject for conversation.D. By making neighborhoods more attractive.26. What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?A. They can profit from art economically.B. They provide inexpensive courses in art.C. They've placed some restrictions on art.D. They borrow art from other communities.27. What do we know about the community art in the UK?A. It is limited to rich communities.B. It has the support of the government.C. It started from a mill in Brierfield.D. It is paid for by the Knight Foundation.COne rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when a young woman jumped on. She had a child with her who was about three or four years old. The bus was full, bumpy （颠簸的），and it soon got noisy, as her kid began crying — he was upset that he couldn't sit next to his mother. She looked embarrassed.Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mum smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman's mouth that raised the entire energy of that bus ride："I've been there.”Simple, undramatic, and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite the diverse people of the city. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. They're universal. We forget that as we go through life, focused on our own troubles and needs — which are actually less unique than we think.Sometimes painful past experiences prevent us from wanting to open up to others because we don't want to revisit our own history. But a wonderful way to honor your past hurt is to help comfort another's current pain.When I was a little girl, we lived on donations from local families and clothing from the " lost and found" baskets. It was shameful for me at the time — I lived in fear of being caught in a friend' s cast-off item.Even when it was warmer, I refused to take off a layer in the classroom for this reason. Now I don't meet people who are in this exact situation, but I do notice when someone is struggling with financial shame or feels less than other people they meet. And I'm quick to say some version of, "I've been there."Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice, or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone's uncomfortable — because we're all in this together.28. What influence did the older woman's words have on the people around?A. Causing discomfort.B. Breaking long silence.C. Creating a heated debate.D. Inspiring common feelings.29. What does the author think of personal troubles and needs?A. They are mostly shared experiences.B. They don't really matter to anyone'C. They will be forgotten with time.D. They are unique to each individual.30. Why did the author refuse to take off the coat in the classroom?A. Because she had the same sweater with others.B. Because she stole the sweater from someone'C. Because she liked wearing the coat in summer.D. Because she felt embarrassed wearing others' clothes.31.What's the best title for the text?A. Painful Experiences Are No Big DealB. The Best Way to Honor Your Past HurtC. True Happiness Comes from Helping OthersD. Three Little Words That Bring Us TogetherDDo Cyber Schools Make the Grade?Students in Caldwell, Idaho, can attend class in theirpajamas!At Vallivue Virtual Academy, courses are taught online. Studentswork at home with parents, who serve as learning coaches. Acertified teacher oversees the students' progress.The cyber school was launched as a free option for studentsin kindergarten through grade 8 who have trouble succeeding in the district's traditional public school. Supporters of the program say that virtual learning can help students work at their own pace. If students struggle with subjects, they can take those courses online and spend more time on them. Valerie VanSelous, a teacher from Hopewell Township, N.J・，agrees. "Teachers, students, and parents need to accept new technology and not be afraid of it. Offering different teaching aids just might be the key to unlocking a student' s potential. "Some also believe that attending virtual school can prepare students for college and for work after graduation. "We need to be responsible for working on our own,” says Angela Goscilo, a senior from Pound Ridge, N.Y. "We need to develop technology skills that will help us in whatever we do. Getting an early start is a good idea."Not everyone gives cyber schools a passing grade. however. Some educators argue that online learning makes it hard for students to make friends. Payton Mcdonough, 13, a seventh grader from Glencoe, m., agrees. " I don't know how I could sit at a computer all day without actually interacting with my peers and teachers," he says.In addition, virtual schools don’t have enough structure. Students who take online courses can set their own schedules, which will cause problems for students who have trouble staying motivated.Many parents also feel that cyber schools put unrealistic time demands on them because they have to oversee their kids' daily work. Many of them have full-time jobs. How are they going to run their children's education, excel in their jobs, and take care of their other responsibilities at home?32. What is the cyber school intended for?A. Reducing the time students spend online.B. Helping those who struggle in traditional schools.C. Allowing teachers to work at their own pace.D. Encouraging students to learn about technology.33. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 4?A. Not everyone approves of cyber schools.B. Not everyone has attended a cyber school.C. Not everyone has given cyber schools a test.D. Not everyone cares about students in cyber schools.34. How do working parents feel about overseeing their kids' daily work?A. It's worthwhile.B. It's unnecessary.C. It's demanding.D. It's discouraging.35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Students in Caldwell can attend class at home every day.B. There are various arguments for and against virtual schools.C. It's important for students to learn to work in the virtual world.D. Cyber schools are better than traditional schools in many ways.第二节（共5小题;每小题3分，满分15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的放佳选项。
2020-2021学年山西省临汾市爱心学校高三英语月考试卷含解析
2020-2021学年山西省临汾市爱心学校高三英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. — I am so glad to find you at home. Can you do me a favor?— Sure. _______?A. Why notB. What’s upC. How comeD. How is it going参考答案：B试题分析：句意：--我很高兴看到你回家了，你能帮我一个忙吗？--当然。
什么事？A Why not 为什么不？同意B. What’s up什么事？C. How come 怎么回事？D. How is it going最近怎么样？根据语境，故选B。
2. —I just can’t put this new 1amp togetlaer properly．—_______________，dear．Follow the instructions step by step．A．Take care B．Don’t bother． C．That’s it D．Be patient参考答案：D3. The students in our school each an English dictionary．A. haveB. hasC.had D. are having参考答案：A. 考查主谓一致, each做同位语。
4. ．He had his camera ready he was in the hotel room．A．in case B．if only C．so that D．even though参考答案：D 略5. Brian was about to_______________ when he suddenly found an answer to the question.A. make upB. look upC. turn upD. give up参考答案：D6. It’s already 10’clock. I wonder how it that she was two hours late on such a short trip.A．came over B．came out C．came about D．came up参考答案：C7. To our great surprise, the old lady in trouble _________ our offers of help.A. rejectedB. scannedC. abolishedD. abandoned参考答案：A8. When asked why he didn't reply within two weeks as required, he explained that it was three weeks later________ he received the letter.A. unlessB. thatC. afterD. since参考答案：B9. I won’t attend the party to be held in Mary’s home,I won’t stay where I feel I’m not welcomed.A.now thatB.so thatC.becauseD.when参考答案：C句意:我不会去参加在玛丽家举办的派对,因为我不会待在我觉得自己不受欢迎的地方。
2020届山西省实验中学高三英语下学期期末试题及参考答案
2020届山西省实验中学高三英语下学期期末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AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel inBrooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1. How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A. $ 129.B. $ 149.C. $ 150.D. $ 200.2. Which hotel allows pets in?A. The Wythe.B. The Sawyer.C. HotelsByDay.D. Hotel Figuero.3. What do we know about Yannis Moati?A. He started a program titledWork Perks.B. He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C. He usually predicts everything correctly.D. He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BThe headmaster of a primary school showed on television to support her idea that parents should “dress appropriately in daywear” when they drop off and pick up their kids from school.Kate Chisholm, head teacher atSkerneParkAcademyin Darlington, theU.K., sent a letter home asking parents to set a better example for their children.“I have noticed there has been an increasing tendency for parents to drop off and pick up their kids from school while still wearing their pajamas (睡衣),” Chisholm wrote.“Could I please ask that when you are sending your children, you take the time to dress appropriately in daywear that is suitable for the weather conditions?”Kate Chisholm wants parents at her school to dress nicer. She appeared on British television station ITV to further explain her decision, saying she had started noticing the pajama trend had been picked up by “30 or 40” parents at school.Despite her determination to make school a nicer place to be, Chisholm admits that she can't demand that parents dress up-such as Karen Routh, 49, who wore pajamas to drop off her 8-ycar-old daughter Holly, because she was running late and didn't feel well.“I imagine there might be some people who keep up wearing pajamas for the next six months to prove a point,” Chisholm said. “I can't force people to get dressed but I will keep sending letters home in the hope that they decide to put on a pair of jeans.”Wearing pajamas in public has also become a hot issue for some schools and States in theU.S.In 2015, aFloridaschool board member insisted on a dress rule for parents who showed up in the school in sleepwear.4. The headmaster asks parents to pay attention to ______.A. the way they dressB. the relations with teachersC. the way they treat their kidsD. the clothes they buy for their kids5. How does Chisholm try to change this situation?A. Asking kids to set examples.B. Keeping them out of school.C. Sending letters to persuade them.D. Forcing them to change by laws.6. Why did Kate Chisholm appear on ITV?A. She wanted to force Karen to dress properly.B. Parents spent less time on their clothes.C. She wanted to explain her decision about the parents' dress.D. She wanted to tell us more and more parents wear pajamas to school.7. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ______.A. strict laws should be passed to stop pajamasB. aFloridaschool will force parents to wear jeansC. people wearing pajamas in public will be punishedD. more and more people are concerned about dressing properly in publicCTwo years ago, I decided to study at theUniversityofSt. Edwardsin the city ofAustin,Texas. When I was on my research to find the perfect place to study in, I considered many aspects: a safe place, a city where there were companies devoted to marketing or technology, a place where speaking Spanish and English was an advantage and a school where I could learn about digital strategies (数字策略). After comparing and evaluating many cities and universities. I finally decided onAustin.Since I arrived inAustin,Texas. I had been living inside the university where I had a private room and shared common areas with more students. University life was not very different from the life inMexicoand classes weresemblableand the way of socializing too. However, in theUnited States, the classes were more practical and teachers encouraged you to be self-responsible and complete your tasks.The classes that I was taking were related to social media, digital marketing and advertising. I was very excited to be able to study technology-related courses.What I liked most about the experience was being able to live with students from many places, which allowedme to learn from other cultures and to share mine with other students. Also, international student services usually organized events and tours that helped me to get to know the city and the school.I certainly think that studying abroad is a beneficial experience. It makes us capable of understanding cultural differences and accepting diversity. Personally, I would suggest that you first determine what your goals are by going abroad, research the opportunities and lifestyle, evaluate your universities,and finally decide on the one where you feel more comfortable, connecting with your values and way of seeing life.8. Which of the following can best describe the author according to paragraph 1？A. Casual.B. Cautious.C. Changeable.D. Adventurous.9.What does the underlined word “semblable” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Worthwhile.B. Practical.C. Same.D. Similar.10. What made the author most pleased?A. Speaking Spanish and English inAustin,Texas.B. Working as a designer in a technology company.C. Having a chance to learn about different cultures.D. Organizing many events and tours independently.11. What are the students who intend to study abroad advised to do?A. Be careful to choose the university to study in.B. Set no limits on theiracademic performances.C. Study where they're familiar with everything.D. Adjust personal lifestyles for the university.DIn 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn't wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn't focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by adrunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare. Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you're teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance. However, it's easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn'thave to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”Inspired by Mother Teresa's words and the stories he'd heard across America. Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson created the nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women's empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.12. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A. He attended an interview for a college.B. He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C. He interviewed Mother Teresa.D. He did something to help the poor.13. What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A. He was born with disability.B. He led a hard life as a child.C. He was well treated at school.D. He survived as a parentless boy.14. How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A. Self-centered.B. Sympathetic.C. Popular.D. Casual.15. How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A. He preferred traveling to volunteering.B. He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C. He turned his focus to living for himself.D. He gradually devoted himself to helping others.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届太原市同心外国语学校高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析
2020届太原市同心外国语学校高三英语第二次联考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AWhat to Eat—and What to Skip—When It Comes to Takeout FoodIf the burden on your wallet doesn't bother you much, the effect your takeout habit can have on your waistline just might arouse your attention. Here's the best and worst of the lot for your belly.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings: Order This.When she orders Chinese, registered dietitian nutritionist Elisa Zied gets an order of steamed vegetable dumplings. "I often pair them with either chicken and broccoli in brown sauce（I ask for a little saucemade without sugar）or steamed shrimp dumplings," she tells us.Crab Wontons: Not That!When you deconstruct crab wontons, it's easy to see why they're a "Not That!" The inside is filled with crabmeat and cream cheese（which is just a fancy, spreadable fat）.The wonton is made of refined flour, egg and salt and the crispy（脆的）coating is a result of a deep oil bath.Peking Duck: Order This.Most of the fat from the skin flows out of the duck over the course of cooking, making this a healthier choice than most of the stir-fry dishes available. Order a side of steamed vegetables and serve it with a small scoop of brown rice. Done and done!Sweet and Sour Anything: Not That!Anything with “sweet and sour” in its title is a powerful cue that something has been deep-fried and covered in a sickly-sweet pink sauce. If you pair your selection with a side of rice, you're looking at a 1,000-calorie meal.Summer Roll: Order This.Summer rolls are steamed instead of fried—and typically filled with lean proteins and vegetables, making them a winning appetizer in our book. Pair them with an order of edamame（毛豆）and a broth-based soup for a satisfying, filling meal.Spring Roll: Not That!Spring=deep-fried, which is why we say to skip them! They're filled with fat and calories your belly doesn't need.1.What kind of cooking method should be skipped according to the text?A.Steaming.B.Stir-frying.C.Deep-frying.D.Boiling.2.Which of the following suits as a good starter for a meal?A.Chicken and broccoli.B.Steamed vegetable dumplings.C.Peking duck.D.Summer rolls.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a recipe.B.In a guidebook.C.In a science fiction.D.In a health magazine.BFor years video games have been criticised for making people more antisocial, overweight or depressed. Bui now researchers are finding that video games can actually change us for the better and improve both our body and mind.Games can help to develop physical skills. Pre-school children who played interactive games have been shown to have improved motor skills, for example they can kick, catch and throw a ball better than children who don’t play video games. A study found that those who played video games were 27 percent faster and made 37 percent fewer errors than those who didn't.Games also benefit a variety of brain functions, including decision-making. People who play action-based games make decisions 25 percent faster than others, according to one study. It was also found that the best gamers can make choices and act on them up to six times a second, four times faster than most people. In another study by researchers from the University of Rochester in New York, experienced gamers were shown to be able to pay attention to more than six things at once without getting confused, compared with the four that most people can normally keep in mind.There is also evidence that gaming can help with psychological problems. At the University of Auckland in New Zealand, researchers asked 94 young people diagnosed with depression to play a 3D fantasy game called SPARX and in many cases, the game reduced symptoms of depression more than conventional treatment.4. In what way playing video games benefits very young children?A. Muscle control.B. Social interaction.C. Decision-making.D. The ability to focus.5. Which type of video game improves the decision-making speed?A. Interactive games.B. Action-based games.C. 3D fantasy games.D. Violent games.6. What is the authors attitude to video games?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Worried.D. Critical.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The effects of different types of video games.B. The negative effects of playing video games.C. The beneficial effects of playing video games.D. The effects of games on people's behavior.CPortraits as ArtAccording to a dictionary, portraiture is “a representation (描绘) of a person, especially of the face by drawing or painting alikeness.” However, this definition neglects the complexities of portraiture. Portraits are works of art that engage with ideas of identity rather than just a likeness. These concepts of identity involve social rank, gender, age, profession, character of the subject, etc. It is impossible to copy all the aspects of identity. Therefore, portraits reflect only certain qualities of subjects. Portrait art has also undergone significant shifts in artistic practice. The majority of portraits are the outcome of current artistic fashions and favored styles. Therefore, portrait art is an art category providing various engagement with social, psychological, and artistic practices and expectations.Since portraits are different from other art categories, they are worthy of separate study. During their production, portraits require the presence of a specific person, or an image of the individual. In many instances, the production of portraiture has required sittings, which result in interaction between the subject(s) and the artist throughout the creation of the work. In certain instances, portrait artists depended on a combination of different involvement with their subjects. If the sitter can’t sit in the studio regularly, portraitists could use his or her photographs. InEurope, during the seventeenth and eighteenth century, the sitting time was sometimes decreased by focusing only on the head. Theoretically, portraitists could work from impressions or memories when creating a painting, but this rarely occurred according to documented records. Nonetheless, whether the work is based on model sittings, copying a photograph, or using memory, the process of painting a portrait is linked with the model’s attendance.Furthermore, portrait painting can be distinguished from other artistic categories by its connection with appearance, or likeness. As such, the art of portrait painting got a reputation for imitation instead of for artistic innovation. Based on Renaissance art theory, portraiture was related to the level of a mechanical exercise asopposed to a fine art. Michelangelo’s well-known protest against portraits is only one example. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the attitude to portraiture was critical. Even so, artists from around the globe persisted in painting portraits despite their theoretical objections. Picasso, for example, became widely-known forcubist still-life painting(立体派静物画) early in his career, but some of his early experiments in this new style were his portraits of art dealers.8. What does paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A. The changing definition of portraiture reflects shifting attitudes to it.B. Most portraits reflect artistic fashions and favored styles when created.C. Portraiture is a more complex art form than is defined in a dictionary.D. Portrait art shouldn’t be seen as a distinct art category for its complexity.9. Which of the following is a characteristic of portraiture mentioned in paragraph 2?A. Portraiture typically takes much less time than other art forms.B. Portraiture often requires frequent cooperation between artists.C. Portraits show models in a more accurate way than other art forms.D. Portraits generally involve interaction between subjects and artists.10. According to paragraph 2, during portraits’ production, artists __________.A. based their work on the subjects’ attendanceB. preferred models’ photographs to their presenceC. were more willing to use impressions or memoriesD. reduced sitting time to concentrate on a sitter’s head11. Picasso is chosen as an example by the author because he __________.A. altered the way other artists felt about portrait artB. created portraits in spite of his objection to portrait artC. depended on portrait art to establish a higher reputationD. had fewer theoretical objections to portraitures than othersDI waschecking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night, ready to pay for my bananas, when all ofa sudden, fear came upon me. My wallet was gone. And I could only have left it one place: the G9 bus, from which I had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops. The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards, the driver'slicense, the expensive lipstick ($ 55!).Two hours after I was back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard someone say. In her hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story, I heard from her boyfriend, who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball, a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her, I called to thank her. She said she spotted my wallet and thought that it's more dangerous to go to a stranger's house than leaving the wallet with the driver, but she still decided to take the chance. "If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me," she said. Ball doesn't find her actions particularly excellent. She added, "It's not hard to do small things for people."After Ball found my wallet, she decided to post a picture of my driver's license online before going to my house, trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighbors who recognized my face, both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night,for which I was extremely grateful. Looking back, I'm not surprised someone had wanted to help a stranger. A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.12. What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A. She missed the G9 bus.B. She paid for her bananas.C. She replaced the credit cards.D. She found she had left her wallet on the bus.13. Who helped the author find Ball?A. The G9 driver.B. The girl's boyfriend.C. The author's neighbors.D. The author's husband.14. What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A. Ball called the author.B. Ball went to the author's house.C. Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D. Ball posted a photo of the author's driving license.15. Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?A. Humorous and kind.B. Generous and demanding.C. Honest and warm-hearted.D. Caring and outgoing.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。
山西省临汾市2020届高三下学期模拟考试(2)英语(含答案)
山西省临汾市2020届高三下英语英语试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
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录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the woman need to help with?A．Her jacket. B．Her boots. C．Her gloves.2．How long does it take the woman to go home?A．Two hours. B．An hour. C．A few minutes.3．Who might the woman be?A．A teacher. B．A parent. C．A headmaster.4．When will the speakers begin to watch the game?A．At 6:00. B．At 8:00. C．At 10:00.5．What does the woman probably mean at the end?A．The man looks very clean.B．The man has done a good job.C．The man needs to hurry up.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
2020届山西省实验中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案
2020届山西省实验中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn the age of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question is how patients will react to a robot entering the room. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital recently set out to answer that question.In a study, the team found that a large majority of patients reported that interacting with a health care provider through a video screen fixed on a robot was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker.“We’re working on robots that can help provide care to ensure the safety of the patient and the health care workforce. The results of this study give us some confidence that people are ready and willing to join us. In a larger online survey carried out nationwide, we also found that a majority of respondents were open to having robots perform small tasks such as taking a nose swab (拭子).” says Giovanni Traverso, an MIT assistant professor and the senior author of the study.After the COVID-19 pandemic began early last year, Traverso and his colleagues turned their attention toward new strategies to reduce interactions between potentially sick patients and health care workers. To that end, they created a mobile robot that could interact with patients as they waited in the emergency department. The robots were equipped with sensors that allow them to measure vital signs, including skin temperature, breathing rate, and pulse(脉搏) rate. The robots also carried an iPad for remote video communication with a health care provider.The study suggests that it could be worthwhile to develop robots that can perform tasks that currently require a lot of human effort, such as turning a patient over in bed. These days, turning COVID-19 patients onto their stomachs requires several people. Doing Covid-19 tests is another task that takes a lot of time and effort from health care workers, who could be arranged for other tasks if robots could help.1. Why did the researchers from MIT and BWH carry out the studies?A. To shorten the social distance between doctors and patients.B. To figure out the response of patients to robotic doctors.C. To reduce the risk of being infected with coronavirus.D. To ensure the safety of patients during the pandemic.2. What could be learned from the study?A. Robots are not welcomed by patients.B. Robots will soon replace doctors.C. Robots may help to deal with Covid-19 patients.D. Robots can operate on different patients.3. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. StrengthsAnd Weaknesses In Robot CareB. The Robotic Doctor Will See You NowC. The Robots Speed Up COVID-19 TestingD. The Development Of Robots In HospitalsBWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4：30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.4. What can we learn from the first paragraph？A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.5. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills？A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.6. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal？A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.7. How can people realise their great dreams？A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.CWhere doyou usually put your toothbrush?Do you keep it in the bathroom? How’s your toothbrush looking these days? Even if you can’t see it with a naked eye, experts say it may be saturated(使饱和)with millions of toilet germs!Dr. Charles Oerba, a germ expert, is amicrobiology professor at the University of Arizona. He says there are approximately 3 million bacteria per square inch in most toilet bowls, and every time you flush it without closing the lid, those millions of bacteria droplets spray into the air as far as twenty feet away and dirty everything in their path. And a common victim is your poor toothbrush, usually, left out on the bathroom sink, right?So, what do we do? Dr. Gerba says it’s easy. Close the toilet lid before you flush—that’ll greatly cut downthe germs, which will otherwise float in the air. And wash your toothbrush every few days in mouthwash or peroxide to get rid of any germs hiding in it. You can even put it through the dishwasher to sanitize(消毒)it. And always store your toothbrush in a closed cabinet.Here’s one more tip from Dr. Gerba, who says our kitchen sink is probably dirtier than our toilet. “If an alien came from space and studied the bacterial counts, he probably would conclude he should wash his hands in your toilet and go to the bathroom in your sink.” He says that’s because the kitchen sink is a great place where E. coli(大肠杆菌)to live and grow since it’s wet and damp. Bacteria feed on the food that people put down the drain or—that’s left on dishes in the sink. To reset your sink’s bacteria count back to zero, you’d better regularly wash it with hot water and sanitize yoursink with special chemicals. In fact, you may want to do it every day or before preparing dinner.8. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show how to brush your teeth.B. To tell people the importance of health.C. To warn people of the invisible germs.D. To introduce a microbiology professor.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Bathroom sinks are the dirtiest places.B. Bacteria are bad for people’s health.C. Why bacteria spread through the air.D. How bacteria spread in the bathroom.10. What does the underlined word“that”in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The food.B. The toothbrush.C. The sink.D. The chemical.11. Why does Dr. Gerba mention the example of an alien?A. To tell us a fiction story of an alien studying bacteria.B. To show our kitchen sink may be dirtier than our toilet.C. To teach us how to reset sink’s bacteria count back to zero.D. To prove coli prefers to live in the kitchen and the drain.DDid you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physicalfeatures.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.12. What did the new study focus on?A. Regions.B. Eating habits.C. Gene variations.D. Ethnic minority groups.13. What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A. It helps store fat.B. It helps digest meat.C. It helps gain weight.D. It helps treat an illness.14. According to the study, most northerners ________.A. sweat less frequentlyB. are immune to malariaC. prefer vegetables to meatD. are more sensitive to climates15. How many differences did the study find related to genes?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.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年山西省实验中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案
2020年山西省实验中学高三英语第二次联考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ADo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone’s life? If yes, don’t care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you’ll make it!Position:Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place:ManchesterHours:Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don’t miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you’ll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.1.The text is meant to_________.A.carry an adB.send an invitationC.present a documentD.leave a note2.The volunteers’ primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities__________.A.to learn new living skillsB.to get some financial supportC.to properly protect themselvesD.to realize their own importance3.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A.The one who can drive a car.B.The one who can speak English fluently.C.The one who has relevant work experience.D.The one who has the patience to listen to others.BIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, no name was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”4. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to5. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully6. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.7. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was madeCHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much foryour kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”8. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.9. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.10. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.11. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.DIf you have ever tried to catch a resting butterfly, you know it is surprisingly difficult. A new study helps explain why.Previous research had suggested that a butterfly's overhead wing clap forces the insect forward. Researchers thought the wing clap likely formed a pocket of air that shoots out like a jet, but no one had tested that until now.To understand their flight, they placed six butterflies one at a time inside a wind tunnel which was filled with smoke and then used a laser to light up the smoke just behind the butterfly. Four high-speed cameras were placed in the tunnel to take photos of the movement of the butterfly and the-smoke as the butterfly was taking off. This let the researchers create a 3D picture of that air movement as the insect flapped its wings.They observed a total of 25 takeoffs by six butterflies. Each included up to three wing beats after takeoff.The butterflies proved more likely to clap their wings together during the first few wing beats than later in flight.The photos show that forces created by the wings give rise to a flight path. The butterflies rise as their wings move down and shoot forward as their wings move up. A wing clap on takeoff, paired with a quick tum, allowedthe butterflies to fly away quickly. They also noticed the wings formed an air pocket just before clapping and that the wings' flexibility and this pocket improved the jet force created by the clap.“The study is exciting,” says Ayodeji Bode-Oke, a mechanical engineer in Charlottesville. That means “we have solved the longtime puzzle about how butterflies fly, and it proves nothing is impossible on the road of scientific research. I can't wait to learn about how the study might inform designs for small aerial vehicles.”12. Why was laser used in the experiment?A. To frighten the butterflies into lying.B. To help researchers observe the butterflies.C. To help take clear photos of air movement.D. To guide the butterflies through the smoke.13. What is the finding of the research-according to paragraph 5?A. Butterflies fly forward as wings move down.B. An air pocket forms after butterflies clap wings.C. Butterflies beat wings three times before taking off.D. Upward wing movements help butterflies fly forward.14. According to the writer, the finding of the research can be used for .A. helping catch a resting butterfly more easilyB. helping do research on other butterfly-like insectsC. helping provide inspiration for making small flying vehiclesD. helping widen the applications of small flying vehicle15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Why Can Butterflies Fly Like a Jet?B. How Can Butterflies Make Wing Claps?C. How Can Butterflies Make Quick Tums?D. Why Can Butterflies Run Away Quickly?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。
山西省2020年高考[英语]考试真题与答案解析
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山西省2020年高考[英语]考试真题与答案解析第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarketB. In the post officeC. In the street【分值】1.5分【答案】C2. What did Carl do?A. He designed a medalB. He fix a Tv setC. He took a test【分值】1.5分【答案】B3. What does the man do?A. He’s a tailorB. He’s a waiterC. He’s a shop assistant【分值】1.5分【答案】A4.When will the flight arriveA. At 18:20B. At 18:35C. At 18:50【分值】1.5分【答案】C5.How can the man improve his article?A. By deleting unnecessary wordsB. By adding a couple of pointsC. By correcting grammar mistakes【分值】1.5分【答案】A第二节(共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，井标在试卷的相应位置。
2020年山西省实验中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2020年山西省实验中学高三英语二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AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCEach year, the women of Olney and Liberal compete in an unusual footrace. Dressed in aprons (围裙) and headscarves, they wait at both towns’starting lines. Each woman holds a frying pan with one pancake inside. At the signal, the women flip (轻抛) pancakes and they’re off!This “pancake racing” tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday, 1445, in Olney. Shrove Tuesday is the day beforethe Christian season of Lent (大斋戒) begins. During Lent, many people decide to give up sugary or fatty foods.Legend says that in 1445, an Olney woman was making pancakes to use up some of her sugar and cooking fats before Lent. She lost track of time and suddenly heard the church bells ring, signaling the beginning of the Shrove Tuesday service. Realizing that she was going to be late for church, she raced out the door still wearing her apron and headscarf and holding her frying pan with a pancake in it. In the following years, the woman’s neighbors imitated her dash to church, and pancake racing was born.The rules are simple. Racers must wear the traditional headscarf and apron. They must flip their pancakes twice - once before starting and once after crossing the finish line. After the race, there are Shrove Tuesday church services. Then Liberal and Olney connect through a video call to compare race times and declare a winner.In both towns, the races have grown into larger festivals. Olney’s festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast. Liberal’s festival lasts four days and includes a parade, a talent show, and contests that feature eating and flipping pancakes. Although the women’s race is still the main event, both towns now hold additional races for boys and girls of all ages.8. How did pancake racing start?A. A woman in Olney created it.B. Women made pancakes before Lent.C. A woman dashed to church with a pancake.D. People followed the suit of an interesting incident.9. What should racers obey during the race?A. They can wear fashionable headscarves and aprons.B. They must flip their pancakes once in the race.C. They must flip their pancakes at the beginning of the race.D. They can flip their pancakes in the middle of the race.10. What can we learn about the race from the last paragraph?A. People can show their talent in Olney festival.B. People can enjoy a one-day holiday in Liberal.C. The race is not only intended for women now.D. People can have a big pancake breakfast in both towns.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The origin of pancake racing.B. The history of pancake racing.C. The development of pancake racing.D. The introduction to pancake racing.DYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move ontheir own, “The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China in Beijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the companyfor three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.13. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.14. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.15. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.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。
2020-2021学年太原市第三中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年太原市第三中学高三英语第二次联考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.BWhen I was 13, I lost my sight. Since then, I had learned to get about with a walking stick, but had to stay at home because my parents thought I would get lost or robbed, even get hit by a car.I, however, believed I could regain my way if I lost it. A neighbor told me that a public library was offering a free course designed for the blind. That's an important opportunity for me to kill two birds with one stone: I could practice my getting — about skills on my way to learning practical technology. My parentssettled forit.But how would I plan my course? I knew that the blind singer Ray Charles, get around without a walking stick by counting steps. But I couldn't seem to do that the way he had. I developed the power of my imagination, catching the layout（布局）of places I visited and taking note of landmarks in my mind. Every time I visited a place, the mental map I'd drawn would turn up and helped me with the direction. But that doesn't mean I didn't lose my way in the process of acquiring this skill. I'd have to swallow（吞下）my pride to ask kind strangersfor help.On those days I lost my way, I'd go to bed feeling down. But my desires to beat blindness and further my education were usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again. Today, I'm a published reporter and audio producer.Yes, I've lost my way at times and found it again. And when people ask me,"Aren't you afraid to be out on your own?” the answer to me is clear：I'd rather risk and find happiness than stick to safety and be painful.Now, impressed by my progress, my father told my mother, "Our boy can see!".4. What does the underlined phrases “settled for" in the second paragraph mean?A. Talked about.B. Stuckto.C. Agreed to.D. Cared about.5. How did the author go around on his own after losing his sight?A.He created pictures of places in his mind.B. He drew a map on the paper to help him.C. He was always asking strangers for directions.D.He threw away the walking stick and counted steps.6. Which of the following can best describe the author?A. Determined and adventurous.B. Patient and intelligent.C. Warm-hearted and positive.D. Adventurous and outgoing.7. How did the author's parents feel about his progress?A.Concerned.B. Surprised.C. Confident.D. Proud.CEveryone can be angry. But if you take the time to actually examine your anger instead of just “feeling” angry, you’ll have a better understanding of yourself. Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers. These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.I can give you a personal example. I went to a meeting once and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my workplace. Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked. That didn’t bother me that much. I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was, “Your job is pointless.” This really upset meand at the time, I was ly furious(发怒地) with that comment.I was so angry and upset that they would treat me that way. Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad. I learned a lot. I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit. In the big scheme of things, my job was pointless. It wasn’t what I really wanted to be doing with my life and this was what frustrated me the most. Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didn’t even really want to do. I was using it as a crutch(拐杖) because I didn’t have the confidence in myself to take the scary road towards what I really wanted to do. As soon as I realized that, a lot of my anger just melted away. I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life. I probably wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the time to figure out why I was really so angry.8. What made the author angry at the meeting?A. The system of the company was terrible.B. Someone said his job is insignificant.C. The policy of the company didn’t work.D. The application he supported was of no effect.9. What brought down the anger of the author?A. The apology someone made at the meeting.B. The crutch he used to take the scary road.C. His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.D. The courage he had to overcome the challenges.10. Why did the author consider the incident as a gift?A. It brought him back on track to the goal.B. It helped him get promoted to a higher position.C. It helped him change his character since then.D. It provided him with confidence in his career.11. What can be the best title of the passage?A. How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a CompanyB. Avoid Being Pointless at WorkC. Anger Is Harmful to HealthD. Understanding Yourself Better Through AngerDThe founder of Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator fromWisconsin. During the late 1960s, Americans witnessed the uninvited side effects of high productivity. Factories and power plants were sending out smoke and industrial waste while Americans were using petrol for their massive(大量的) cars, making air pollution almostsynonymous withthe nation’s development.What moved Senator Nelson to action was the 1969 massive oil spill inCalifornia, the largest in theUnited Statesat that time. The spill proved to be an environmental nightmare as it had a significant effect on marine life, killing about 3,500 sea birds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals and sea lions, fueling public anger. Inspired by the student antiwar movement at that period of time, Nelson found it an appropriate time to direct the energy of the students towards a fight for environmental protection. He decided that it was time to educate the Americans on the need to protect the environment. Thus Earth Day was born in 1970, and public environmentalawareness took centre stage.On 22ndApril 1970, millions of Americans took to the street and thousands of students marched to appeal for a healthy, sustainable environment. There was now a new synergy(协同作用) among different groups which had previously been fighting their causes related to the environment. Their fight for environmental conservation became so overwhelming that affected businesses were forced to follow environmental standards if they wanted to continue their operations.As it became more apparent that environmental issues were not just localized ones but a global concern, the year 1990 saw Earth Day reach out to many more around the world. Earth Day 1990 helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit inRio de Janeiro, bringing together many nations for a united effort towardsprotecting the environment.12. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “synonymous with” in paragraph 1?A. familiar withB. opposite toC. different fromD. equal to13. Why did Nelson found Earth Day?A. To support students’ antiwar movement.B. To draw people’s attention to the seriousness of the oil spill.C. To arouse American’s awareness of environmental conservation.D. To educate Americans to protect marine life threatened by oil spill events.14. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Businesses would like to follow environmental standards.B. Earth Day united people to fight for environmental protection.C. It was the side effects of high productivity that led Nelson to take action.D. The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit made Earth Day known to more countries.15. The passage mainly talks about_______.A. how Earth Day came into beingB. why Earth Day was so significantC. who the founder of Earth Day wasD. what Earth Day meantto the world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届太原市综合高级中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案
2020届太原市综合高级中学高三英语第二次联考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AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBIt 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.4. 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.5. What kind of person is Carl?A. Caring.B. Emotional.C. Stubborn.D. Cautious.6. 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.7. What is the best title for the text?A. A strong desire for collegeB. A wish for better educationC. A wise friendD. A wise bookCContrary to the long-held belief that plants in the natural world are always in competition, new research has found that in severe environments adult plants help smaller ones and grow well as a result.The research, led by Dr Rocio, studied adult and seedling (幼苗)plants in the ecological desert in the south-east of Spain. Dr Rocio said, “If you're a seedling in a poor land — the top of a mountain or a sand hill, forexample-and you’re lucky enough to end up underneath a big plant, your chances of survival are certainly better than if you landed somewhere on your own. What we have found, which was surprising, is an established large plant, called a ‘nurse’, protects a seedling; it also produces more flowers than the same plants of similar large size growing on their own.”Other benefits of nurse-seedling partnerships include that more variety of plants growing together can have a positive effect on the environment. For example, vegetation areas with nurse plants with more flowers might be able to attract higher numbers of pollinators(传粉者)in an area, in turn supporting insect and soil life and even provide a greater range of different fruit types for birds and other animals.“The biggest winner for this system of nursing a plant is biodiversity(生物多样性),” Dr Rocio said. “The more biodiversean area, the greater number of species of plants, insect life, mammals and birds, and the better the chances of long-term healthy functioning of the environment and ecosystems. ” This system is win-win for adult and seedling plants in unfavorable environments.The research is of value to those who manage and protect plants in tough environments. Most home gardeners and farmers plan to ensure their soil and conditions are the best they can be for plant growth, but the findings might be of value to those who garden in bare places.8. What is a common understanding of plants?A. They can help each other.B. They can survive ill conditions.C. They compete with each other.D. They grow well on their own.9. What will happen to seedling plants if they grow under adult plants?A. They will produce more flowers.B. They will die owing to competition.C. They will make adult plants larger.D. They will get support from adult plants.10. What is the effect of the nurse-seedling partnership?A. It leads to unfavorable environments.B. It produces long-term healthy chances.C. It attracts higher and larger pollinators.D It provides a more variety of plant types.11. Who will benefit from the new research?A. People studying organic farming.B. People protecting plants on sand hills.C. People wanting to change biodiversity.D. People keeping more animals on the farm.DWhat acts of kindness will make us the happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper, researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways, including both mental and physical health. Some were experiments, where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects, while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Lead researcher Bryant Hui wasastoundedthat the relationship wasn't stronger than it was, but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness, like bringing a meal to a sad friend, tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness, like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in "eudaimonic happiness"(a sense of meaning and purpose in life) more than "hedonic happiness"(a sense of pleasure and comfort). Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind takes effort, which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities, which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men, too. According to Hui, this could be because, in many cultures, women are expected to be kinder than men; so, they may have more to gain from it. And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants, perhaps for developmental reasons, he says.Hui isn't sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups, but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky: Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives, help us forget our own troubles and stresses, or help us be more socially-connected with others.12. What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A. The recent paper is worthy of being read.B. The recent paper gives convincing results.C. Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D. Kindness is closely linked to one's well-being.13. What does the underlined word "astounded" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Afraid.B. Certain.C. Excited.D. Surprised.14. Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A. Volunteering in a hospital.B. Cleaning a community.C. Returning a lost item to its owner.D. Collecting donations for the poor.15. What do the researchers find from the paper?A. Being kind has different effects on different groups.B. Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C. The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D. Female participants are kinder than male ones.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届山西省实验中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及参考答案
2020届山西省实验中学高三英语下学期期末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AWhat to Eat—and What to Skip—When It Comes to Takeout FoodIf the burden on your wallet doesn't bother you much, the effect your takeout habit can have on your waistline just might arouse your attention. Here's the best and worst of the lot for your belly.Steamed Vegetable Dumplings: Order This.When she orders Chinese, registered dietitian nutritionist Elisa Zied gets an order of steamed vegetable dumplings. "I often pair them with either chicken and broccoli in brown sauce（I ask for a little saucemade without sugar）or steamed shrimp dumplings," she tells us.Crab Wontons: Not That!When you deconstruct crab wontons, it's easy to see why they're a "Not That!" The inside is filled with crabmeat and cream cheese（which is just a fancy, spreadable fat）.The wonton is made of refined flour, egg and salt and the crispy（脆的）coating is a result of a deep oil bath.Peking Duck: Order This.Most of the fat from the skin flows out of the duck over the course of cooking, making this a healthier choice than most of the stir-fry dishes available. Order a side of steamed vegetables and serve it with a small scoop of brown rice. Done and done!Sweet and Sour Anything: Not That!Anything with “sweet and sour” in its title is a powerful cue that something has been deep-fried and covered in a sickly-sweet pink sauce. If you pair your selection with a side of rice, you're looking at a 1,000-calorie meal.Summer Roll: Order This.Summer rolls are steamed instead of fried—and typically filled with lean proteins and vegetables, making them a winning appetizer in our book. Pair them with an order of edamame（毛豆）and a broth-based soup for a satisfying, filling meal.Spring Roll: Not That!Spring=deep-fried, which is why we say to skip them! They're filled with fat and calories your belly doesn't need.1.What kind of cooking method should be skipped according to the text?A.Steaming.B.Stir-frying.C.Deep-frying.D.Boiling.2.Which of the following suits as a good starter for a meal?A.Chicken and broccoli.B.Steamed vegetable dumplings.C.Peking duck.D.Summer rolls.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a recipe.B.In a guidebook.C.In a science fiction.D.In a health magazine.BIn June, 2021, a group of students from eight high schools in Winnipeg, the capital of Canada’s Manitoba province, will begin test-launching (试发射) a satellite the size of a Rubik’s cube.The one-kilogram Win-Cube satellite, named for its home city and its shape, will be put into low orbit. Once in space, it can perform for a few months or up to several years, communicating information that could help find the signs of earthquakes.There are 80 similar satellite projects worldwide, but this is the first high-school based program of its kind in Canada. 30 Manitoba high school students are having a hand in designing and building the satellite, in cooperation with aerospace (航空航天的) experts and 10 students from the University of Manitoba, and with support from two other organizations.The Win-Cube project is not something that goes on a piece of paper; it is real-world engineering, allowing high school students to have an opportunity to learn more about the exciting world of engineering through their participation in this challenging program. It is also taken as a wonderful example of the unique partnerships within Manitoba. Designing, building and launching a satellite with high-school participation will bring this world-class educational project into reality and Manitoba closer to space“These Manitoba high school students deserve congratulations for their enthusiasm, innovation (创新), and a strong love for discovery,” said Education, Citizenship and Youth Minister Peter Bjomson. “We want to make science more relevant, interesting and attractive to high school students by showing them how classroom studies can relate to practical experience in the workplace or, in this case, in space,” Bjomson added.The Win-Cube program is mainly aimed at inspiring a strong desire for discovery on the part of the students. It also shows Manitoba’s devotion to research and innovation and the development of a skilled workforce—allimportant drivers of knowledge-based economic growth.4. What can we learn from Mr. Bjomson? .A. Those Manitoba high school students are worth praising.B. The study of space can be practically made in classrooms.C. Manitoba high schools are famous for the study of space.D. Scientific research is too far away from high school students.5. What is the primary purpose of the project ? .A. To find the early signs of earthquakes.B. To relate studies to practical.C. To help high school students study real-world engineering.D. To inspire a strong desire for discovery among the students.6. According to the passage, what can we know about the Win-Cube satellite? .A. It is named after Manitoba and its shape.B. It is intended for international communication.C. It is designed like a Rubik’s cube both in shape and size.D. It is challenged by university students around the world.7. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Manitoba SchoolB. Win-Cube ProgramC. Space Co-operationD. Satellite LaunchingCIdentifying the chemical makeup of pigment (色素) used in ancient documents, paintings, and watercolor1 s is criticalto restoring and conserving the precious artworks. However, despite numerous efforts, scientists had been unable to determine the source of folium, a popular blue dye used to color1 manuscripts (手稿) in Europe during the middle ages — from the 5th to the 15th century. Now, a team of researchers fromPortugalhas finally uncovered the mysterious ingredient responsible for the gorgeous blueish-purple color1 that helped bring ancient illustrations and texts to life.The research team began byporing overinstructions penned by European dye makers from the 12th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They found what they were seeking in a 15th-century text entitledThe Book on How to Make All the Color Paints for Illuminating Books. However, translating the instructions was no easy task. It was written in the now extinct Judaeo-Portuguese language, and though the source of the dye was traced back to a plant, noname was mentioned.However, by piecing together suggestions from the text, the scientists were able to determine that the dye was made from the bluish-green berries of the chrozophora tinctoria plant. After an extensive search, the team found a few varieties of the plant growing along the roadside near the town ofMonsarazin southPortugal.The detailed instructions gave the researchers critical clues — including the best time to pick the berries. “You need to squeeze the fruits, being careful not to break the seeds, and then to put them on linen (亚麻).” The scientist says the detail was important since broken seeds polluted the pigment, producing an inferior quality ink. The dyed linen, which was left to dry, was an efficient way to store and transport the pigment during ancient times. When needed, the artist would simply cut off a piece of the cloth and dip it with water to squeeze out the blue color1 .Once the key ingredient had been identified, the researchers began to determine the dye’s molecular structure. To their surprise, they found that folium was not like any other known permanent blue dyes — it was an entirely new class of color1 , one they named chrozophoridin. “Chrozophoridin was used in ancient times to make a beautiful blue dye for painting.” the team wrote in the study. “Thus, we believe that this will not be our final word on this amazing plant and its story and that further discoveries will follow soon.”8. The primary purpose of the study is to ________.A. restore and conserve ancient precious artworksB. determine the substance making up the foliumC. prove the ancient dye-making technique was organicD. identify which class of color1 folium belongs to9. The underlined phrase “poring over”in the second paragraph means ________.A. discussing publiclyB. testing repeatedlyC. passing directlyD. reading carefully10. What can be learned about the blue dye folium?A. It was essentially an inferior type of ink.B. It was the only kind made from wild berries.C. It could be carried and used easily.D. It was carefully squeezed from broken seeds.11. The article is mainly about _________.A. how the mystery ofa thousand-year-old blue dye was solvedB. why the researchers took the trouble to recreate the dyeC. what needs to be done to make an organic dye from a plantD. when and where the discovery of the dye was madeDPigeons inLondonhave a bad reputation. Some people call them flying rats. And many blame them for causing pollution with their droppings. But now the birds are being used to fight another kind of pollution in this city of 8.5 million.“The problem for air pollution is that it’s been largely ignored as an issue for a long time,” says Andrea Lee, who works for the London-based environmental organization Client Earth. “People don’t realize how bad it is, and how it actually affects their health.”London’s poor air quality is linked to nearly 10,000 early deaths a year. Lee says, citing(引用)a report released by the city manager last year. If people were better informed about the pollution they’ re breathing, she says, they could pressure the government to do something about it.Nearby, on a windy hill inLondon’s Regent’s Park, an experiment is underway that could help—the first week of flights by the Pigeon Air Patrol. It all began when Pierre Duquesnoy, the director for DigitasLBi, a marketing firm, won a London Design Festival contest last year to show how a world problem could be solved using Twitter. Duquesnoy, fromFrance, chose the problem of air pollution.“Basically, I realized how important the problem was,” he says. “But also I realized that most of the people around me didn’t know anything about it.” Duquesnoy says he wants to better measure pollution, while at the same time making the results accessible to the public through Twitter.“So”, he wondered, “how could we go across the city quickly collecting as much data as possible?” Drones were his first thought. But it’s illegal to fly them overLondon. “But pigeons can fly aboveLondon, right?” he says. “They live—actually, they are Londoners as well. So, yeah, I thought about using pigeons equipped with mobile apps. And we can use not just street pigeons, but racing pigeons, because they fly pretty quickly and pretty low.”So it might be time for Londoners to have more respect for their pigeons. The birds may just be helping to improve the quality of the city’s air.12. What can we infer aboutLondon’s air quality from Paragraph 2?A. Londoners are very satisfied with it.B. The government is trying to improve it.C Londoners should pay more attention to it.D. The government has done a lot to improve it.13. Duquesnoy attended the London Design Festival to _________.A. entertain Londoners.B. solve a world problem.C. design a product for sale.D. protect animals like pigeons.14. Why did Duquesnoy give up using drones to fly acrossLondon?A. Because they are too expensive.B. Because they fly too quickly.C. Because they are forbidden.D. Because they fly too high.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Clean air inLondon.B. London’s dirty secret.C. London’s new pollution fighter.D. Causes of air pollution inLondon.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届太原市第三中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案
2020届太原市第三中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ADon’t know where to enjoy yourself? Here are some choices for you.Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkPopUp Picnics in the park return for the fourth summer in a row, taking place on Thursdays. Take a break to enjoy tacos (墨西哥玉米薄饼卷). Prices changefrom $ 2 to $ 10. Cash only.144 School Street June 13-August 15 Start at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pmThe Crow’s NestEach summer on Thursday evenings the Crow’s Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. Families are welcome, and there is no entrance fee. After the sun sets, the fun begins with dancing to the best live music of local bands.2218 East Cliff Drive May 30-August 29 Start at 5:30 pm and end at 8:30 pmBargetto WineryJoin us for a beautiful weekend of art and wine. Bargetto Winery will be hosting their yearly gathering of artists and foodies（美食家）at their amazing Soquel winery. No entrance fee. Wine tasting with purchase of $ 15 festival glass. 3535 North Main StreetJuly 20 - July 21 Start at 11:00 am and end at 5:00 pmChaminade Resort & SpaChef Page takes guests on a journey showing the area rich fruits, vegetables, and meats. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with a five-course menu and good wines. Seating booked is not a choice, as all guests are seated at large, connecting, beautifully set tables designed to invite open conversations among guests. Ticket price: $ 90 per person. Tickets can be gotten online.Chaminade Lane July 26 Start at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm1. What can we know about PopUp Picnics in the park?A. It lasts two days.B. It is held on Thursdays.C. It has been held twice.D. It can be paid in credit card.2. What can people do in the Crow’s Nest?A. Enjoy tacos.B. Talk with artists and foodies.C. Watch the sunrise on the beach.D. Watch the performance of the bands.3. Which activity can be booked on the Internet?A. The Crow's Nest.B. Bargetto Winery.C. Chaminade Resort & Spa.D. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.BVietnammade preparations for theLunar New Year with a fish release on Thursday. The tradition involves releasing fish called carps into rivers and lakes in the country a week before the holiday known as Tet officially begins.The tradition comes from an ancient story of three “Kitchen Gods”. The three, two males and a female, take a ride on the brightly color1 ed carp at the end of the year. They go to Heaven to meet with the Jade Emperor, the God who rules there. The “Kitchen Gods” report news about the families they represent to seek the emperor's care and protection. Their efforts help to keep the kitchen fires burning, and families happy and healthy.As the Gods go to Heaven, families clean their houses in preparation to celebrate Tet. A clean house, Vietnamese believe, will bring luck in the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, the Gods will return to Earth and their duties in the kitchen of the house.Thursday's event inVietnamthis year was more controlled than ever before because of COVID-19. It is spreading in several northern areas of the country. However,Vietnamhas increased contact examination, mass testing, and quarantine measures to slow the spread. The aggressive action has limited infections and deaths in the country.“Vietnamese will still follow the tradition of releasing the fish, but COVID-19 has made people keep a safe distance,” said Tran Van Toi as he released a carp from a plastic bag atHanoi'sWestLake.This year, due to COVID-19, there were fewer people releasing fish there, but there was a major change in attitude towards plastic bags. After years of persuasion, now they don't throw the plastic bags into the water anymore but collect them to be recycled.4. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Kitchen fires inVietnam.B. Traditional customs ofVietnam.C. A report on family activities inVietnam.D. A tale about Vietnamese Lunar New Year.5. What's the author's attitude towards theVietnam's actions to control COVID-19?A. Critical.B. Positive.C. Doubtful.D. Unconcerned.6. What was the change about fish release inVietnamthis year?A. It required few lake fish.B. It was more interesting and diverse.C. It was more environmentally friendly.D. It required more people and plastic bags.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Vietnamese Respect Gods During the Festive TimeB. Vietnamese Mark Lunar New Year with Fish ReleaseC. Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebrations Are FunnyD. Traditional Lunar New Year Promotes Animal ProtectionCSaroo Brierley, a 4-year-old boy, livedin ruralIndia. One day, he played with his brother along the rail line and fell asleep. When he woke up, he found himself alone. So he got on the train in front of him to search for his brother.That train took him a thousand miles across the country to a totally strange city. He lived on the streets, and then in an orphanage (孤儿院), where he was adopted by an Australian family and taken to Tasmania.Brierley is a famous writer now, and in his new book,A Long Way Home, he wrote he couldn’t help but wonder about his hometown back inIndia. He remembered landmarks, but since he didn’t know his town’s name, finding a small neighborhood in a vast country seemed impossible.Then he found a digital mapping program. He spent years searching for his hometown in the program’s satellite pictures. In 2011, he came across something familiar. He studied it and realized he was looking at a town’s central business district from a bird’s-eye view. He thought, “On the right-hand side you should see the three-platform train station”—and there it was. “And on the left-hand side you should see a big fountain”—and there it was. Everything matched!Standing in front of the house where he grew up as a child, he saw a lady standing at the entrance. It took him a few seconds but he finally remembered what she used to look like.In an interview Brierley says, “My mother came forth and walked forward, and I walked forward, my eyes filled with tears and my brain blank. I just didn’t know what to say, because I never thought seeing my mother would ever come true. And here I am, standing in front of her.”8. Why did Brierley get on the train when he was a little boy?A. To go back to his home.B. To look for his brother.C. To travel toTasmania.D. To follow a stranger.9. What made it difficult for Brierley to find his hometown?A. The vast area ofIndia.B. The fact that he was nobody then.C. His not remembering the town’s name.D. The distance betweenAustraliaand his hometown.10. How did Brierley find his hometown?A. By studying digital maps.B. By analyzing old pictures.C. By travelling all aroundIndia.D. By spreading his story via his book.11. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Love for MotherB. Union with BrotherC. Memory of HometownD. Long Way back HomeDHenry Cavill: Bring Superman to LifeHenry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked back and has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.12. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A. He was too polite to refuse.B. He was hoping to get noticed.C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.13. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .A. he had experienced hunting monstersB. he had played the same role in a movieC. he knew the writer of the books personallyD. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in14. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A. Modest and friendly.B. Determined and kind.C. Talented and faithful.D. Honest and considerate.15. What made Cavill a real-life hero?A. Being a successful actor.B. Playing Superman on screen.C. Devoting to charities.D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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60.D. 诚实的说，知道我改变了Jayce 的生活对我来说意义（means) 重大。
matters “有关系；重要”，costs“花费；使损失”，hurts“使受伤；损害；疼痛”。
【语篇导读】：本篇为说明文，对应于高中英语人教版Book III Unit One Festivals around the world。
旨在介绍中国的十二属相。
61.答案is based 解析：此处应为谓语动词：中国的十二属相是以12 年一个循环周期。
62.答案associated 解析：第2 个空十二生肖以12 年为一个周期，在此周期内，每一个农历年对应一个动物属相。
be associated with 与…关联，考查固定搭配。
63.答案The . 表特指12 种动物顺序依次为.....64.答案which, 指代上句中的“animal sign”生肖，which 在句中主语，引导非限制性定语从句.65.答案starting. 考查非谓语动词作后置定语。
start from “从….开始”last to“持续到”66.答案Consequently“因此”。
此处考查副词形式，67 答案or 连词，此处意思是“或者”68答案more formal，a more formal answer 一个更正式的回答，考查形容词比较级69答案his，此处考查代词he的形容词物主代词形式，“他的本命年”。
70答案spirits.意思是“邪魔、恶鬼”，可数名词，考查名词复数形式，李华应该穿上红袜子或者系上红腰带来驱走恶魔。
保佑他在（本命年里）吉祥顺利。
As a former programmer, Richard Sears has scanned some ancient Chinese books into his website calling Chinese Etymology. 76.study 改为studying。
考查非谓语动词。
此处为动名词短语作表语，故应用studying。
77.how 改为why。
考查表语从句。
句意为“这就是为什么他在2003 年创办了汉语字源网站”，故应用why 连接表语从句。
78.foreigner 改为foreigners。
考查名词。
此句指“外国人”，故应用复数foreigners。
79.Amazing 改为Amazed。
考查形容词。
amazing“令人吃惊的”，amazed “感到吃惊的”，此句指的是“感到吃惊的”，故应用“Amazed”.80.him 和nickname 之间加the。
考查冠词。
“中国的网民给了他起个Uncle Hanzi”。
故应用定冠词the 表示特指。
One possible version:Dear Jacob,Knowing that you intend to assess your spoken Chinese, I’m writing to recommend you a website and I hope it can be of some help. is a website for HSKK - an official test for oral Chinese. It offers test-related information including date, registration and regulation. You can decide on the test date based on it. To take the test, you need to register both paper-based and Internet-based tests beforehand. Do remember not to miss the deadlines, for they are different.To get a good result, keep on practicing. It’ll help develop fluency of your Chinese. If you need any help, I’d love to provide further support. Wish you success!calledWhen he was young, he run away from home because of his parents were too strict with him.ranHe was very interested in Chinese characters that he came to China in 1994, which he collected so wherea lot of Chinese books. For him, the most important thing is study the origins and evolutions of (Text 1)M: Hurry up! We’ll be late for the train.听力录音稿Yours,Li Huastudyingthe Chinese characters. That is how he set up his website in 2003, which makes it convenient forwhyforeigner to learn Chinese.foreignersIn 2011, Richard Sears became famous overnight on Chinese social media. Amazing at hisAmazedefforts to research Chinese characters, Chinese netizens gave him nickname Uncle Hanzi.the71.calling 改为called。
考查非谓语动词。
因website 和call 之间是动宾关系，故应用过去分词表示被动。
72.run 改为ran。
考查动词的时态。
本句陈述“在他年轻的时候”发生的事情，故应用一般过去时。
73.去掉of。
考查连词。
because 后跟一个句子，because of 后跟一个名词或代词，故去掉of。
74.very 改为so。
考查固定搭配。
“so...that...”连接结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”。
75.which 改为where。
考查定语从句。
先行词China 在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where 引导定语从句。
W: Don’t worry. It’s 2:50p.m. now. We still have one hour.(Text 2)M: Do you know The Glass Castle written by Jeannette Walls?W: Yeah. It’s said that this novel has been translated into Chinese, Japanese and Spanish.(Text 3)W: You’re not going to eat that huge piece of pie, are you? You’ve just had a big dinner! How can you eat so much?M: Why not? I just have a big appetite.(Text 4)W: You can change planes in either Chicago or Denver.M: You mean there is no direct flight from Seattle to New York?(Text 5)W: Hi, Alex. I heard you were seriouly ill. Are you feeling better now?M: I’ve never felt better.(Text 6)M: You want to buy this book, right?W: Yes. The price is $19.98, I have only got $15.M: Oh, I have got $10 and I’ll lend you the rest.W: Thank you very much! Would you like to have dinner together?M: I’m sorry, but I have a lot of homework to do.(Text 7)W: Could you tell me the time of the last plane to St Petersburg this evening?M: There is one at 9:30pm, but I think you are not able to catch it now.W: OK. What about the time of the first plane tomorrow morning?M: The first plane leaves at 9:45am.W: Can you tell me when it arrives so that I can ask my friend to meet me at the airport?M: It arrives at 2:45pm, but maybe a little late due to the bad weather.W: I wonder if you’d let me know if there’s any change on that flight. I’d appreciate it.M: Yes, of course. What’s your room number, Sir?W: 1208, thank you very much.(Text 8)W: Come in. Would you like something to drink? I have coffee and orange juice.M: A cup of coffee would be ok. How are you doing these days?W: Oh, good. And you?M: Oh, not bad, I haven’t been so relaxed for a long time.W: I’m glad to hear that. By the way, what’s your major and what do you want to do once you graduate? M: Hotel management. I’d like to work for a hotel or a travel agency in this area. How about you?W: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized it would be r eally hard to find a job, later I majored in business. But now I change my major to computer science.(Text 9)M: Hello, this is Evan speaking.W: Hi, Evan, this is Chris. I had a terrible day today and I want to talk about that with you. I’m really starting to believe that Friday the 13th is unlucky.M: Oh, dear, what happened?W: Everything went wrong. I had an important lecture in the morning but on the way, my car broke down. When I finally got there, students had already waited for me for an hour.M: That certainly is awful.W: That’s not all. In th e afternoon, I was hit by a motorbike when crossing the road.M: My god! Did you get hurt?W: Luckily, I just fell down and the doctor said I just needed to have a good rest in the bed.M: I hope you had a good evening.W: Here came the final straw! I became nearly crazy when I got home—water was up to 4 inches deep in my kitchen.M: Oh, no!W: Oh, yes! Now the worker is repairing the burst pipes in the kitchen. What a day!(Text 10)People who live in Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city, can bring their empty plastic bottles and cups to the bus station and exchange it for a ticket.Surabaya adopted this new measure in April 2018. Now, people can pay for their bus rides by dropping off the plastic at the station or directly on the bus. A two-hour bus ride costs 10 plastic cups or up to five plastic bottles.As much as 2.4 million tons of plastic waste from Indonesia is put into the oceans every year. Surabaya produces nearly 400 tons of plastic waste every day. Now the city bus can collect up to 550 pounds of plastic bottles and cups every day equally 7.5 tons a month.Through this measure, the government hopes to raise public awareness of the environment, especiallyplastic trash. “This is our commitment in handling plastic waste that cannot be destroyed for hundreds of years,” the city’s mayor Tri told the Antaka News Agency, “The new measure is part of the city’s goal to become plastic waste-free by 2020.”The program is well received. Sulastri, a resident said, “We can reduce trash so it doesn’t pile up at home because we can just bring them in and make good use of it. It is a win-win situation.”。