2020届北京市第八中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2020届北京市第八中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
Look at Some Greatest Bookstores
Another Country
Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.
Atlantis Books
Oia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.
Bart’s Books
Ojai, California. U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.
Adrian Harrington
since 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.
Corso Como Bookshop
Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art architecture, design graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzamil.
The Bookworm
China. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.
1.What can you do in Atlantis Books?
A.Enjoy rare books.
B.Attend a festival.
C.Learn photography.
D.Buy books anytime.
2.Which bookstore has the longest history?
A.Adrian Harrington.
B.Atlantis Books.
C.Bart’s Books.
D.Corso Como Bookshop.
3.How is The Bookworm different from the others?
A.It is used as a library.
B.It focuses on photography.
C.It hosts all sorts of activities.
D.It has branches in different cities.
B
There have been many fine films over the past several years aboutcharacters struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. But few of them have gone as deeply and frighteningly into the corners of adeterioratingmind as The Father,a powerful new drama built around a spellbinding performance from Anthony Hopkins.
At this point in his long career,Hopkinswould seem to have exhausted his ability to surprise us, but his work here is nothing short of astonishing. His character, also named Anthony, is 80 years old and has dementia. At the beginning of the movie, his daughter, Anne — played by Olivia Colman — stops by hisLondonapartment to check on him. Her father's condition has taken a turn for the worse, and his temper has become severe enough to send his latest live in nurse packing. Anthony is stubborn and defiant and insists that he can manage on his own. But that's clearly not the case, given his habit of misplacing his things and his inability to remember names and faces, Anne's included.
As The Father goes on, the more it becomes clear that it's his own mind that's playing tricks on him. What makes the movie so unsettling is the way it wires us directly into his subjective experience, so that the foundations of the story seem to shift at random from scene to scene. A man suddenly appears in the apartment, claiming to be Anne's husband, which is odd, since just a few moments earlier, Anne seemed to be single. Anne goes out shopping for groceries, but when she returns, she's played not by Olivia Colman but by another actress, Olivia Williams. Even the apartment itself begins to shift. You notice puzzling differences-wasn't there a lamp on that hallway table just a moment ago?
The story in The Father may be complicated but it's also heartbreakingly simple: man grows old and loses his memory, and his daughter, after lifetime of love and devotion, must begin the long painful process of saying goodbye.Hopkinsshows us Anthony's struggle to keep his sense about him. It's a striking performance-and an impossible one to forget.
4. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” mean in the first paragraph?
A. Worsening.
B. Narrowing.
C. Recovering.
D. Improving.
5. What do we learn about the character Anthony in the movie?
A. He can take care of himself
B. He drives away the nurses.
C. He is easy-going and forgetful.
D. He lives with his daughter all the time.
6. The shift of scenes in the movie is designed to .
A. build the dramatic tension in the family.
B. show off the well-designed story line.
C. frighten the movie-goers with mysterious plot.
D. involve the viewers into thedisordered memories.
7. What does the author think ofHopkins?
A. He has run out of his talent.
B. He is not suitable for the role
C. He masterly plays the old man.
D. He presents an odd performance.
C
The American poet Louise Gluck, author of 12 collections of poetry, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born inNew Yorkin 1943, Gluck published her first volume of poetry, “Firstborn”, in 1968, quickly gaining her reputation as a poet. In the decades since, she has become one of the country's most celebrated literary figures. Her work uses the power of myth to deal with some of our darkest human concerns. Her straightforward language always gets at the heart of deep-seated anxieties: loneliness, rejection, death ...
Stephanie Burt,an English professor atHarvardUniversity, said, “She's someone who's been able to make emotion states vivid on the page... Few poets have tried as hard as she has not to repeat herself. And her strongest books are really different from one another”. “She offers poetry lovers a lot of inspiration, but she's also on a lot of bookshelves," said Chiasson, a poet, who added she is a generous reader of her fellow writers’work.
At Yale, where Gluck is a professor of English, she served for years as judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize and worked closely with poets she chose for the prize and those she did not, helping them shape their work. “In that very practical way she's had an enormous influence on a great many figures,” said Langdon Hammer, a professor of English at Yale. “She's someone who has been a 'guiding spirit’ for generations of students, writers, and readers.”
Gluck described teaching and writing as symbiotic. “I teach not out of selflessness or generosity: I do it because it feeds me,” she said. “It feeds them, too, so it's a happy relationship. I'm sure not all my students feel that way, but some do. I never feel that it takes me from my work: I think it gives me my work.”
8. Which of the following topics might Gluck tend to explore in her work?
A. Victory.
B. Divorce.
C. Romance.
D. Achievement.
9. What quality does Gluck have according to the passage?
A. Humorous and intelligent.
B. Ambitious and helpful.
C. Considerate and optimistic.
D. Inspiring and creative.
10. What does teaching mean to Gluck?
A. A source of wealth.
B. A barrier to writing.
C. A fountain of creation.
D. A stepping stone to fame.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. A Guiding Spirit
B. A Successful Pioneer
C. An Adventurous Creator
D. A Hardworking Writer
D
Growing up as kids we are told to share our toys and notto be selfish. We also live in an age when discussing our feelings is encouraged. But when does it all become too much? With new crazes trending all the time, such as dance challenges and wearing a carpet as a dress, the question is: when can sharing become oversharing on social media?
“Oversharing” has become associated with social media, but it isn'texclusiveto this platform. Imagine you head to a party and meet x k w someone. Within five minutes they have revealed private details about their life. While some of us may try to escape these people, according to marriage advisor Carolyn Cole, this form of oversharing could come from a strong desire to connect with someone. But how does this translate to social media?
Dr. Christopher Hand, a lecturer in cyberpsychology (网络心理学），says the more details people disclose, the less sympathy we express when things go wrong. It seems that searching for sympathy by oversharing is generally considered as negative rather than the cry for help it could really be.
However, Dr. Hand's research also seems to suggest that the more we post on a platform, the more socially attractive we become-provided that the posts that we bang out are positive. Even back in 2015, Gwendolyn
Seidman PhD said that we should avoid complaining and being negative online. We should also avoid showing off, especially about our love lives. It makes sense-if your date is going “that well", would you really have time to share a photo with text?
So, how can you know if you are oversharing? Well, why not ask your friends in real life. They would probably be happy to tell you if your posts about your breakfast or your complaints about your lack of money really are too much.
12. What does the underlined word “exclusive" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Unique.
B. Similar.
C. Relevant.
D. Fundamental.
13. Why do some people prefer oversharing at parties?
A. To draw others' attention.
B. To satisfy others' curiosity.
C. To remove negative feelings.
D. To develop good relationships.
14. Which of the following may Dr. Hand agree with?
A. Sharing more details online can attract more sympathy.
B. Oversharing negative experiences is equal to crying for help.
C. Sharing negative posts can't help one become socially attractive.
D. Oversharing isn't likely to happen online when things go wrong.
15. According to the text, what should be avoided for online sharing?
A. Reflecting on past bad manners.
B. Showing a great many expensive goods.
C. Writing a recipe for a balanced breakfast.
D. Recording unforgettable moments with friends.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项Remember the days when ordering delivery food consisted only of pizza and burgers? Things have changed now. Nowadays the food delivery service is a booming industry. On the surface, the idea of online food delivery
seems like a win-win for the customer and restaurant.
___16___Let’s examine the pros and cons of online food delivery services.
Customers can order their favorite comfort food from the couch while watching their favorite show and having it delivered to their front door. Sounds amazing, right? The convenience attracts many different types of customers, not just unmarried young people who are occupied with work.___17___
___18___Long wait times for online food delivery can often due to traffic, weather, how busy a restaurant is and the complexity of a customer's order. Does a customer want to wait an extra half hour just to have their food delivered? Customers should pick up their food themselves if their hunger cannot wait.
An obvious benefit to restauranteurs in offering food delivery is the increased income they will likely earn.___19___Due to this, offering delivery services will ensure that they aren't turning away any hungry customers.
Customers are typically paying more money when ordering through an online delivery service, in addition to the cost of the food. These fees can include a booking fee, busy area fees and even a tip to the delivery driver.___20___
Despite some imperfections, online food delivery services are typically beneficial for both customers and restaurants. They allow customers to diversify their diets from their couches by trying new restaurants and helping restaurants attract new customers.
A. Their restaurants have a limited number of seats.
B. People usually tip less when they are ordering food online.
C. Parents with no time to cook can use online food delivery too.
D. However, this seemingly ideal situation is not without weakness.
E. Ordering from online food delivery services is not a quick experience.
F. Is a sandwich worth that much just because you are too lazy to leave home?
G. A win-win situation means the outcome is beneficial for everyone who is involved.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项The first-grade teacher Susan Reid atNorth BayHavenCharterAcademyhas been giving reading classes online. But one night she___21___one of her students Kayla was unusually___22___. Her classmates tried talking to her but they could tell something was___23___her. Kayla left the class a little early so Reid___24___her mom to check what was the matter. Reid was told that her sweet student was unhappy but didn’t know the___25___. Reid asked
if she could___26___Kayla the next day. Reid came over and___27___the 7-year-old girl.
Mrs. Reid seated herself at the end of the driveway (私人车道) and kept a___28___from Kayla. She read several books to her and also___29___all of their feelings during COVID-19. She reminded Kayla that it’s OK to get upset_____30_____, it’s OK to relaxand it’s even OK to cry if she needs to. She_____31_____Kayla that even though they are separated, they are all_____32_____the same thing at the same time.
Reid has five children of her own. She is now homeschooling all of them as well as_____33_____reading classes for another 18 students. She and her husband also_____34_____a cake business out of their home. They keep themselves fully_____35_____. Even with all of that, she sat on the drive-way talking to her student for an hour just to make sure she was OK.
Seeing her student upset, Reid knew she had to show_____36_____. Her student didn’t need more reading practice; Kayla needed her_____37_____to show her that her feelings were understood and that she wasn’t_____38_____. The girl’s mom, Teresa Miller, said, “When my daughter has children of her own, I want her to remember we should_____39_____time for the things that mattered_____40_____we are all busy and stressed.”
21. A. forgot B. admitted C. thought D. noticed
22. A. curious B. afraid C. silent D. excited
23. A. stopping B. protecting C. following D. bothering
24. A. phoned B. invited C. arranged D. ordered
25. A. excuse B. reason C. result D. purpose
26. A. care for B. come across C. call on D. agree with
27. A. surprised B. embarrassed C. interested D. disappointed
28. A. plan B. distance C. diary D. secret
29. A. shared B. accepted C. forgave D. reported
30. A. completely B. constantly C. mostly D. occasionally
31. A. warned B. answered C. praised D. comforted
32. A. looking into B. finding out C. going through D. applying for
33. A. taking B. giving C. cutting D. developing
34. A. lose B. want C. run D. dream
35. A. occupied B. prepared C. informed D. abandoned
36. A. concern B. fairness C. regret D. gratitude
37. A. doctor B. teacher C. grandmother D. monitor
38. A. happy B. alone C. patient D. lucky
39. A. control B. keep C. waste D. spare
40. A. so that B. in case C. even though D. as if
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
English plays are one of the traditional___41.___(part) of the English festival in our school. This year, two plays were performed on stage—the musicals Cats and Beauty and the Beast.
Cats, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats,___42.___(tell) the story of a tribe (部落) of cats. During the night, all the cats in the tribe choose one cat___43.___can be reborn into a new life.
In this play, we had 15 students to play the roles, including six boys and nine girls. I was lucky enough to play a role. In order to perform___44.___(good), we practiced a lot. Every day, we made use of our spare time during lunch and after school___45.___(practise) our lines together with our teachers. We practiced sentence by sentence,___46.___(make) sure to pronounce each word properly.
Finally, we rehearsed (排练) on the stage more than 20 times. During that time, we got a lot of help___47.___advice from our teachers. We made progress day___48.___day, until we gave our first performance. The show was successful and was praised by the audience.
Through this play, my fellow students and I developed our acting skills, increased our interest in English, and gained a___49.___(deep) friendship with one another than before. More___50.___(important), we discovered the beauty of musicals and the English language.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

注意：
每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分
Every time when summer come, I am so looking forward to summer vacation, for I can make many plan in the
long vacation. Last summer, I spent a month stay with my uncle and his family, who live in the north. When I got to there, I found the weather here was not that hot and I like the coolness. In the daytime, my cousin and I play on the beach. I would paint pictures and wait for the water to wash they away. Sometimes my uncle would take his boat with us. We floated on the sea or appreciated the beautiful nature. This is best summer for me and I will never forget those happily days.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假设你是李华，你捡到了你校交换生Mike的书包，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.如何发现书包的；
2.送还书包的时间和地点。

注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A
12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
16. D 17. C 18. E 19. A 20. F
21. D 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D 32.
C 33. B 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. B 39.
D 40. C
41. parts
42. tells 43. who/that/which
44. well 45. to practise
46. making 47. and
48. by 49. deeper
50. importantly
51.(1).come→comes
(2).plan→plans
(3).stay→staying
(4).将to去掉
(5).here→there
(6).play→played
(7).they→them
(8).or→and
(9).在best前面加the
(10).happily→happy 52.略。