2020年合肥市寿春中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020年合肥市寿春中学高三英语二模试题及答案
第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
A
NAME: John
FAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: Pizza
HOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named Max
FUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”
NAME: Sarah
FAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: Granola
HOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named Lulu
FUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”
NAME: Paul
FAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butter
HOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fish
FUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”
NAME: Scott
FAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: Bananas
HOBBY: Drawing dinosaurs
PET: Hermit crab named Hermie
FUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”
1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?
A.Scott.
B.Sarah.
C.John.
D.Paul.
2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?
A.At her friend's birthday party.
B.In her kindergarten.
C.In her school.
D.In a state park.
3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?
A.A bear.
B.A cat.
C.A fish.
D.A toad.
B
A Bridge Linking Art and the Audience
According to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.
In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.
More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently theGettyMuseumissued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feelintimidatedand think that there’s a base level of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.
Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.
Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.
But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art-and writing and talking about art-is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.
4. What challenge is the author trying to tackle?
A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.
B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.
C. Art appears too distant from common audience.
D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.
5. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Tired.
B. Worried.
C. Annoyed.
D. Surprised.
6. In the author’s opinion, the museums and galleries should ________.
A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way.
B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge.
C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions.
D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks.
7. We can conclude from the passage that common audience ________.
A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history.
B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media.
C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board.
D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories.
C
It’s 13:30 and 28-year-old Marten Pella 's smart phone starts pinging, a signal that it’s time for us to stop working around his living room table and instead start our workout routine together. A cartoon character wearing bright red shorts on video begins instructing us to do star-jumps and sit-ups around his apartment.
Pella, a research assistant at Stockholm University, is part of the Hoffice movement, which invites workers-freelancers（自由职业者）or full-time employees who can do their jobs remotely—to work at each other’s homes to increase productivity and enjoy an active social life.
Those attending Hoffice events advertised on Facebook are typically asked to work silently in 45-minute blocks, before taking short breaks together to exercise, or simply chatting over a coffee. In addition, each participant shares daily objectives with the rest of the group upon arrival, and is invited to report back on whether or not they have achieved them at the end of the day.
“Often when I am alone, I can work focused for a couple of hours but then I’m easily distracted（分心）.The help of others makes me so much more disciplined.” says Pella, who attends Hoffice events as both a guest and a host. Lunches mean networking and connecting with new contacts. “People are coming from really different areas and have different professions so there can be really interesting discussions,” he says.
The Hoffice movement has grown quickly since it was founded in 2014 by Swedish psychologist Christofer Franzen, now 37. He had been giving lectures on the benefits of collective（集体的）intelligence, but realised he was spending most of his own time working alone at his kitchen table. “I wanted to test more structured home co-working with friends in similar situations,” he says.
Franzen says that holding events in houses and apartments creates a unique atmosphere, because there’s a sense of community and desire to contribute. He’s looking for ways to expand the social value of Hoffice, by matching up members with relevant skills to share and even encouraging jobseekers to join its gatherings.
8. Where is Pella when his smart phone starts pinging?
A. In his own home.
B. In his office.
C. In another person’s home.
D. At Stockholm University.
9. What do people attending Hoffice events do first when they meet?
A. Watch an exercise video.
B. Work silently for 45 minutes.
C. Tell each other their daily plans.
D. Report what they have achieved.
10. What does Franzen really mean by saying “friends in similar situations”?
A. They usually work alone.
B. They often give lectures.
C. They study collective intelligence.
D. They have to work at a kitchen table.
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. Sharing Comfortable Workplaces
B. A New Way to Make New Friends
C. Benefits of Collective Intelligence
D. Working from Others’ Homes
D
Yu 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 on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit 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 inBeijing. “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 inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for 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 toChengduto 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 inBeijing?
A. He couldn't make a living out of it.
B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.
C. He missed his family inChengdu.
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。

选项中有两项为多余选项It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment.____16____To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interestingto you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.
Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost.____17____Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.
___18___Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services includingPandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.
Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you.___19___
If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start.____20____You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.
A. Listen to music.
B. One way to do this is to go outside.
C. Ask yourself what your favorite music is.
D. How and where to find one collection is up to you.
E. Use the site to see what groups are in your area.
F. The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.
G. This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.
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During the month I spent studying in England last summer,one day stood out.I was only 16 and I was loose on the streets of London.The freedom was wonderful,___21___for someone who had lived in a small town all her life,the city represented a world of___22___.
This was not my first___23___to London.A year earlier,I had been there with my mother,trying to___24___all the major sightseeing attractions in merely three days.That trip was___25___but wonderful,but this time I was grateful to be able to simply enjoy the___26___and culture.
My friend and I discussed where we should go,and decided to go___27___.This led us to Covent Garden,home of the giant Doc Marten's store and trendy cafes.The market area is one of my favorite places in London.It's a great place to___28___: You can find everything from the latest fashions to souvenirs that can___29___be found in England.The street___30___,from classical musicians to magicians,were fully___31___.Many tourists gathered to___32___them.I did not linger（逗留）because I was___33___just to feel the activity in the street rather than become a___34___of it.
As the sun set,we headed to the River Thames.The river itself is___35___special to look at;the___36___often appears muddy,and no one would like to swim in it.But the view makes the visit___37___.From there,you can see it all: the Tower of London,the Houses: of Parliament,St.Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern Museum.
As I stood on the bridge taking in my___38___,I realized what an incredibly rich history the city had.Over the next hundred years,the city may change as older buildings will probably___39___bigger structures,but certain elements will___40___.
21. A. although B. because C. unless D. while
22. A. excitement B. wealth C. development D. challenge
23. A. access B. visit C. reaction D. introduction
24. A. pass B. know C. cover D. hear
25. A. boring B. tiring C. relaxing D. important
26. A. food B. education C. atmosphere D. economy
27. A. cycling B. eating C. climbing D. shopping
28. A. rest B. explore C. exercise D. develop
29. A. even B. nearly C. almost D. only
30. A. police B. judges C. performers D. dealers
31. A. courageous B. appealing C. noisy D. proud
32. A. assist B. question C. watch D. protect
33. A. satisfied B. anxious C. unwilling D. puzzled
34. A. guest B. group C. part D. tourist
35. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything
36. A. land B. water C. lake D. sea
37. A. practical B. worthwhile C. awful D. disappointing
38. A. findings B. feelings C. surroundings D. conditions
39. A. catch up with B. make use of C. take the place of D. give way to
40. A. appear B. exist C. remain D. burst
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
Wild Chinese sturgeon (鲟) are thought to have lived at the same time as dinosaurs and among the first class of protected animals in China. Last week, a wild Chinese sturgeon, which is believed to be the____41.____(large) ever found in the past two decades, arrived inBeijingfor better treatment. The species is one of the____42.____(critical) endangered fish species inChinaand can be found only in the Yangtze andPearlrivers.
The Chinese sturgeon “Houfu” ,____43.____literally means “good fortune for ever after”, arrived at the Beijing Aquarium on Monday after 22 hours of transport____44.____HubeiProvince.
When the fish____45.____(find) by a fisherman in theYangtzeRiver Basin, it had been suffering from multiple____46.____(injury). It was sent to the Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute for treatment immediately. As she was so weak, local care takers had difficulty____47.____(feed) it. The Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute decided to move it toBeijingto receive further treatment.
Nicknamed “Aquatic giant pandas” and____48.____(list) as a wild creature under state protection, the species has been struggling due to water projects, busy waterway traffic____49.____pollution in recent years. The
number of Chinese sturgeon living in the wild_____50._____(fall) sharply to about 50 now from about 1,000 in 1982, according to researchers' estimates.
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。

文中有10处语言错误。

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（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。

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。

A recent situation made I realize that breaking promises might unintentionally hurt others’ feelings. It has happened a month ago when a classmate asked me to help him move house. I was unwilling to refuse the request directly, so I promised to assisting him. Later, I just didn’t bother to turn out to help him because I was absorbing in my studies. When I ran into him next day, he told me I had real let him down. He still forgives me without a second thought, but I felt ashamed by myself. Since then, I hadn’t made a promise that I couldn’t keep.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Dark rain clouds were gathering in the sky. I was cycling as fast as I could to get home before the downpour. When I felt a few big drops on my head, I decided to head for a bus stop, about a hundred meters away. As I was nearing the bus stop, I saw a woman rushing towards it from the opposite direction, behind whom was a little boy.
Suddenly, a motorcycle sped past me, almost knocking me down. “Hey! Are you mad?” I shouted at the motorcyclist. He turned to look at me, saying, “Sorry.” However, for a split second, he just sped on. Then he was heading right for the woman and little boy! “Watch out! Watch out!” I shouted. I saw the lady turn her head to look at the motorcyclist, with a look of shock on her face.
In an instant, the motorcyclist reached the woman and accidentally hit her. The hit made the woman move backward. The woman and the boy fell on the road, landing right in the path of a truck. “Stop! Stop!” I screamed at the motorcyclist and the truck driver, waving my arms wildly in the air. Thankfully, the truck driver had seen what was happening. With a sudden brake, the truck stopped a few meters from the spot where the woman and the boy had fallen. Meanwhile, the motorcyclist stopped. He kept apologizing, explaining he was in a hurry to the hospital to see his sick mother.
I saw the woman climbing towards the crying child. Pulling over to the side of the road, I ran to help them. By the time I get there, the truck driver had reached them. He picked up the child in his arms and examined his legs.
“I think your little boy is all right,” said the truck driver. “How about you? Do you feel any pain?” The lady replied anxiously, “Please help me. I am pregnant（怀孕的）.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“Don't panic. You'll be all right. I'll take you and your son to the hospital,” said the driver.
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The driver, the motorcyclist and I got them to the hospital just in time.
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参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. A 9. C 10. A 11. D
12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B
16. F 17. B 18. A 19. E 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32.
C 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. B 37. B 38. C 39.
D 40. C
41. largest
42. critically
43. which 44. from
45. was found .
46. injuries
47. feeding
48. listed 49. and
50. has fallen
51.(1). I→me
(2).去掉has
(3).assisting→assist
(4).out→ up
(5).absorbing→absorbed
(6).him后加上the
(7). real→really
(8).forgives→forgave
(9).by→of
(10).hadn't →haven't 52.略。