2020年浙江省杭州二中高考英语模拟试卷(6月份)
浙江省杭州市第二中学2020届高三上学期选考模拟考英语试题 Word版含答案
杭州二中2019学年第一学期高三年级选考模拟考英语试卷选择题部分第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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纸上。
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. 答案是C 。
1. What does the woman imply?A. She'll pay him to carry the package.B. She appreciates his carrying the package.C. Ifs not too far for her to carry the package herself. 2. How much does the man pay for his phone bill every month? A. $13.B. $30.C. $1303. When did woman buy the calculator? A. Last weekend.B. Yesterday.C. This morning.4. What will the man do next?A. Buy a guidebook.B. Call a friend.C. Go on a trip.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. Cooking.B. Being hungry.C. Having abig lunch.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。
2020届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟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ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack, according to the International Shark Attack File, you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing & DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure $ 875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary. There, we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.No dive experience is necessary. Our cages sit just below the surface. You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage, taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure $ 375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away, we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck(甲板). Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey(猎物).Important NoteThere's No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see no sharks, there is no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?___________.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that____________.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the tripB.you are out of breath deep down in the seaC.you are hurt by a shark while diving thereD.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is____________.A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBLike all cultural institutions, galleries and art fairs are adapting to a new reality.Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia's biggest contemporary-art fair, was cancelled because of covid-19, but anyone he who had planned to visit last week could enjoy an experimental alternative：the viewing room. At the click of a keyboard) you could enter an overall view but private visual salon, without having to brave the airless Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.There, on one webpage, was Jeff Koons riffing(翻唱)on Botticelli's "Primavera" in a tribute to the history of painting at David Zwirner Gallery. Ota Fine Arts offered one collector the chance to acquire an "infinity(无限)room“, one of the most Instagrammed artworks of recent years- the creation of the fantasies,nonagenarian (九十多岁) Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. White Cube presented a large collection of international works by Andreas Gursky (German), Theaster Gates (American) and Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian). But not every artist, gallery and form showed to equal advantage in this alternative fair. Not surprisingly, simple two-dimensional works in bright colours came across best No sculpture or conceptual art was includedBesides depth and texture, there are aspects of gallery hopping that a website is unlikely to copy. One isserendipity—the sense of wandering between artworks and encountering the unexpected. Another is sociability. Art is a communion between artist and viewer, but galleries and fairs are also places to swap opinions and share enthusiasms.Thereare ways to compensate (or these inevitable(不可避免的)disadvantages. As they shut their physical doors, some of the world's nest galleries and museums are offering advanced interactive visits, 360 degree videos and walk around tours of their collections, allwithout queues and high ticket prices. One of the best is laid on by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam；its tour allows visitors to view its Vermeers and Rembrandts, including themagnicent "Night Watch”, far more closely than would normally he possible. Another standout offering is from the Museu de Arte de SPaulo, which has an even broader collection. On its virtual platform, its pain tings, spanning 700 years, appear to be hanging in an open-plan space, seemingly hung on glass panels, or "crystal easels” as the. museum calls them, ideal for close-up inspection,4. From the paragraph 3, we may knowA. "Primavera" was originally painted by JeKoonsB.“innity room” was the most popular artworks of recent years on social mediaC. White Cube displayed a great many works by artists from different nationsD. Various paintings and statues showed on the webpage are well-received5. What does the underlined word "serendipity" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. surpriseB. treasureC. expectationD. compromise6. What is the purpose of writing the last paragraph?A.To introduce some popular art show in the world.B. To show that there are some alternative ways to promote the display during covid-19 epidemic.C. To prove that paintings hung on glass panels can be idealfor close-up inspection,D. To release some information about some extraordinary art shows.7. What is the best title?A. Art beyond the internet.B. Fascinating art.C. Art under covid-19.D. gallery hoppingCA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaper from United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have neverforgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.8. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.9. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.10. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.11. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.DThere are three of us in the laboratory: Jules, me and Dr. Leonards. Leonards asks me to sit in front of Jules. As I do, he looks me in the eye and starts to move his face through a series of emotions-happy, confused, surprised, glaring. I'm attracted by his display, feeling delight when hegrinsand feeling serious when his eyes narrow angrily. None of this would be a surprise, of course, if Jules were a human. But he's a robot head on a table.The most special thing is that, consciously(有意识地), there's no mistaking Jules for a real person. Although he has surprisingly realistic skin, his eyes don't fit firmly against his lids, and he has a terrible hairpiece. Yet, as I walk into the room, I experience a complex worry of feeling in his direction. It's not at all like entering an empty space. It's a bit awkward for Jules’ shining false hair. Some unconscious part of me is responding to him as if he's real. This matters, because if we're to one day live comfortably along with robots , an understanding of how we instinctively(本能地) react to them is significant. The study of these issues is the frontier of a new scientific research; human-robot interaction.Jules was built as part of an attempt to understand the emotions that can be communicated by a human. “All the robots we'vebuilt so far don't have that rich emotions. We wanted to build a robotic face, with small motors that mimic(模仿) all the muscles you have, so we could discover what it could express. "Such research is becoming increasingly important, says Dr. Leonards, partly because our rapidly ageing population will soon need the help of robots with which they can effortlessly interact.12. What does the author think of Jules?A. He ignored him in his place.B. He didn't treat him as only a robot.C. He was afraid of his being there.D. He mistook him for a real person.13. What is the purpose to build such a robot?A. To help humans of old ages.B. To carry out a scientific research.C. To take the place of human labour.D. To make an interaction with human.14. What doesthe underlined word “grins” mean in Paragraph1?A. Smiles.B. Shakes.C. Worries.D. Cries.15. What may be the best title for the text?A. Human And RobotB. Success Of Making A RobotC. Robot Will Replace ManD. Difference Between Man And Robot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年浙江省杭州市第二高中高三英语月考试卷含解析
2020年浙江省杭州市第二高中高三英语月考试卷含解析一、选择题1. ____ she couldn’t understand was ____ fewer and fewer students showed interest in her lesson.A. What; whyB. That ; whatC. what; becauseD. why ; that参考答案：A2. ________ to popular belief, sharks do not often attack humans.A．Convenient B．Accessible C．Obvious D．Contrary参考答案：D3. Encouraged greatly, the young man tried with the intention of setting up his own business. A．as twice hard B．twice as hard C．twice as harder D．harder twice参考答案：B略6. -- I ________ to your birthday party last Sunday!-- Unfortunately, you were on business.A. had comeB. cameC. would comeD. would have come参考答案：D5. —Have you heard of ______ death of Nelson Mandela?--Oh, really? It will be ______shock to the world.A. /; theB. a; theC. /; aD. the; a参考答案：D6. Many people thought little of me, but I did what .A. I thought I was rightB. I thought it was rightC. I thought was rightD. I was thought what参考答案：C略7. What was so ______ about Jasmine Westland’s victory was that she came first in the marathon bare-footed.A. awfulB. essentialC. impressiveD. obvious参考答案：C试题分析：考查形容词的辨析。
浙江省杭州市第二中学2020届高三英语仿真考试题(无答案)
2020年浙江省杭州二中高三年级仿真考英语试题卷本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
1. —Sarah married a guy who is 16 years younger than her. — ________A. What luck!B. You don’t say!C. I’m sorry.D. Good for her.2. I thought I was _________ failure after being fired, but now I’m trying to get my life back on ________ track.A. a; 不填B. a; theC. 不填; 不填D. the; the3. He has neither confidence nor experience, _________ the great determination needed to accomplish the task.A. worse stillB. above allC. or ratherD. still less4. Whenever asked what kind of girl he likes, he would answer carelessly, always _________ the same thing.A. sayingB. to sayC. saidD. having said5. I will never forgive him _________ what he said.A. untilB. afterC. beforeD. unless6. Her parents insisted that she _________ before she could further her study in the USA.A. got marriedB. have got marriedC. get marriedD. had got married7. Sam _________ to quit smoking, but still couldn’t make it at last.A. had convincedB. have been convincedC. had been convincingD. was convinced8. She can meet famous movie stars _________ every day for she works for an entertainment magazine.A. extremelyB. equallyC. particularlyD. practically9. The World Wide Web is sometimes jokingly called the World Wide Wait because it _________ be very slow.A. shouldB. mustC. willD. can10. I have to say in her _________ that she knew nothing about it beforehand.A. viewpointB. defenceC. benefitD. concern11. The newly-built café, th e walls of _________ arepainted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work.A. thatB. whoseC. whichD. what12. They claim that some computer games _________ violent behavior in young children.A. encourageB. forgive C harm D. overlook13. Old people are _________ to see the doctor as soon as they feel uncomfortable.A. accustomedB. declinedC. deservedD. supposed14. He got seriously injured in the crash. _________, he had to take halfa year off at least.A. In the meanwhileB. As a consequenceC. Above allD. After all15. We can make it _________ day convenient for you sinceI am all available.A. allB. someC. anotherD. any16. Our country’s position _________ child labour is made quite clear in our laws and regulations.A. such asB. apart fromC. in response toD. with regards to17. The old album _________ many pleasant memories of my childhood.A. brought backB. brought downC. brought inD. brought forward18. His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take _________ measures.A. desperateB. commonC. gradualD. hopeful19. Please bring _________ to notice _________ he might be too busy to reply immediately.A. it; whetherB. what; thatC. what; whetherD. it; that20. —I had a headache, and I can’t wash dishes tonight, dear.— Let me see. _________. Just have some water.A. No wayB. No doubtC. Nothing seriousD. Forget it 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—40题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
2020届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BBecause of COVID-19, in many places, large gatherings of people aren’t allowed. In some areas, the rules are more strict, and people aren't allowed to leave their homes unless going out is ly necessary.These steps are very important for slowing the disease down. By doing this, governments can make sure doctors and hospitals are better able to deal with all the sick people, and that fewer people suffer in all. Usually, it's called “flattening the curve”.But if no one can go out, that means businesses which depend on visitors struggle. Many singers, bands, and other musicians would normally be giving concerts now. Instead, they have to find new ways to share their music and connect with their audiences. The Metropolitan Opera in New York has canceled(取消) its season, but it is showing a special live stream of a different opera each day on its website. Other opera companies have made similar moves. Several theater companies are either offering recorded versions of their plays online or posting videos of their actors performing.Nick Green wrote a musical play that was canceled because of the virus. He set up a website with links that allow people to enjoy the work of artists around the world who have had their projects canceled. He called his project the Social Distancing Festival. He sad it was a time when he should be doing something new, rather than feeling disappointed.Even TV shows have to find new ways to film their shows. Some late night TV shows have continued, but without audiences. Others are showing reruns.While their shows are on pause, some TV stars like Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon have been filming short videos at home. Mr. O’ Brien plans to bring his show back on the air soon by filming with his own phone and talking with guests over the Internet.4. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Keeping patients staying at home anytime.B. Speed up the spread of disease.C. Stopping people from often gathering up.D. Slowing down the spread of the disease.5. What are opera companies’ new ways?A. Stopping sharing music with audience.B. Providing live stream services.C. Trying to attract live audiences.D. Sharing their operas with each other6. What did the cancellation of Nick Green's play bring him?A. Disappointment.B. Annoyance .C. Creativity.D. Anxiety.7. What is the text mainly about?A. People staying at home .B. The absence of audiences.C. The efforts of Nick Green .D. Entertainment going online .CWhen Alex Linwas 11 years old, he read an alarming article in the newspaper, which said that people were burying old computers in backyards, throwing TVs into streams, and dumping (丢弃) cell phones in the garbage. This was dangerous because e-waste contains harmful chemicals that can leak into the environment, getting into crops, animals, water supplies and people.Alex was really worried and decided to make it next project for WIN-the Westerly Innovations Network. Alex and six of his friends had formed this organization to help solve community problems two years before.But what could they do about this project with e-waste? The team spent several weeks gathering information about the harmful chemicals in e-waste and their effects on humans. They learned how to dispose(处置) of e-waste properly and how it could be recycled. Then, they sent out a Survey and found only one in eight know what e-waste was, let alone how to properly dispose of it.Alex and his friends went into action. They advertised in the local newspaper and distributed notices to students, asking residents to bring their unwanted electronics to the school parking lot. The drive lasted two days, and they collected over 9, 500 kilograms of e-waste. The next step was to set up a long-term e-waste drop-offcenter for the town. After some research, they’d learned that reusing is the best way to deal with electronic devices and it is seven times more efficient than recycling. So, they began learning to retrofit (翻新) computers themselves and distributed them to students who didn’t have their own. In this way, they could help students in the area and protect the environment at the same time.For a lasting solution to e-waste, the drop-off center wasn’t enough. Lawswould have to be passed. In 2016, WIN helped push for an e-waste bill in their town, which required companies that manufactured or sold electronics to take back e-waste. The bill clearly forbids the dumping of e-waste. Because of the work of WIN, more and more people, like Alex and his team, are getting the message about safe disposal of e-waste. As Alex says, “Today’s technology should not become tomorrow’s harmful garbage.”8. What was Alex’s worry after he read the article?A. The littering of e-waste.B. The recycling of plastic.C. The change of environment.D. At 11 p.m. on Monday.9. What did Alex do to start the project?A. Set up WIN.B. Collect information.C. Ask friends for help.D. The overuse of old computer.10. Which can best describe the way Alex and his team did their work?A. Traditional.B. Competitive.C. Scientific.D. Convenient.11. What message does the story convey?A. There is no end to perfection.B. success comes through failure.C. Every positive attitude has a reward.D. young people can make a big difference.DThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to the world. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamersby commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.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年浙江省杭州二中高考英语模拟试卷
2020年浙江省杭州二中高考英语模拟试卷（6月份）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分7.5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．1．（1.5分）What happened to Rob？A．His arm was injuredB．He cut himself．C．He was hurt at work．2．（1.5分）Why is the man late？A．The road is being repaired．B．He took a long way around．C．His car was stuck in flood．3．（1.5分）What can we infer from the conversation？A．The man is new to the country．B．The woman's mother tongue is not English．C．The woman speaks English as well as a native speaker．4．（1.5分）Who turned down the job？A．The professor．B．The consultant．C．The accountant．5．（1.5分）How much should the man pay for the fax machine？A．﹩289．B．﹩300．C．﹩359．第二节（共5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．6．（3分）（1）What are the speakers mainly discussing？A．Natural gas．B．Air pollution．C．Traffic jams．（2）What does the woman suggest doing？A．Making use of natural gas．B．Taking public transportation．C．Warning people of the problem．7．（3分）（1）Where does the conversation probably take place？A．In a classroom．B．On the road．C．At a canteen．（2）What is the man's problem？A．He can't find his classroom．B．He gets low grades in sociology．C．He can't get along well with James Smith．8．（4.5分）（1）Where most probably are the speakers？A．In New Orleans．B．In New York．C．In Tokyo．（2）What company does the man work with？A．A trading company．B．A newspaper．C．A bookstore．（3）How long did the woman stay in Tokyo last time？A．Two years．B．A month．C．A week．9．（6分）（1）Why doesn't the man choose Computer Science？A．He isn't interested in it．B．The teacher is strict．C．Some assignments are dull．（2）What subject does the woman suggest the man take？A．English．B．Geography．C．History．（3）What does the man think of Physics？A．Boring．B．Easy．C．Attractive．（4）What subjects does the man take eventually？A．Chemistry，Maths，History and Biology．B．Maths，English，Geography and Physics．C．Geography，English，Biology and Physics．10．（6分）（1）When do children attend kindergarten in Canada？A．At age 4．B．At age 5．C．At age 6．（2）How many grades are there in a junior high school？A．4．B．3．C．2．（3）How long does the school year of a university last？A．From early June to Mid﹣May．B．From early September to Mid﹣May．C．From Mid﹣September to end of April．（4）What do we know about Canadian education system？A．It puts emphasis on students' needs．B．The government offers free college education．C．The students have a summer holiday and a winter holiday．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分25.0分）第一节（共3小题；每小题7.5分，满分25.0分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项11．（7.5分）Six years ago at the age of 35，I suddenly decided I wanted to learn the cello（大提琴）．Straight away I rented an instrument and appeared before Wendell Margrave，professor of musical instruction．"You can be as good as you want to be，" Margrave said rather mysteriously．Then he entered my name in book：10 am，Tuesday．Tuesday followed Tuesday，and soon it was spring．Thus began my voyage out of ignorance and into the dream．It was a happy time．I was again becoming something new，and no longer trapped as the same person．Surely the most terrible recognition of middle life is that we are past changing．We do what we can already do．The cello was something I couldn't do．Yet each Tuesday this became less and less true．Riding home on the bus one snowy night and learning the score of Mozarts C﹣Major Quintet，I felt the page burst into music in my hands．I could by then more or less read a score，and was humming（哼唱）the cello line，when suddenly all five parts came together harmonically in my head．The fellow sitting opposite stared．I met his glance with tears，actually hearing the music in my head for the first time．Could he hear it too，perhaps？No，he got off at the next stop．As the years slipped by，my daughter grew up，playing the piano well．My goal was that she and I would one day perform together．I also wanted to perform in public with and for my peers，and to be secretly envied．I continued to play，to perform，but it is not the same．As good as I wanted to be，I am as good as I'm going to get．It is good enough．（1）From the first two paragraphs，we can learn that．A．the author went to a cello lesson every TuesdayB．the author bought a cello after he decided to learn itC．the author already knew some cello basicsD．Margrave was a famous but mysterious professor（2）The author writes that "it was a happy time" in Paragraph 3 mainly because．A．he used to feel very bored with his unchallenging lifeB．it was beautiful to be able to hear the music in his mindC．Professor Margrave made learning the cello very easy for himD．he enjoyed the feelings of growth and getting closer to his dream（3）The purpose of the article is mainly to．A．show the author's deep gratitude to his cello tutorB．advise readers on how to improve their cello skillsC．encourage readers that it's never too late to pursue their dreamsD．describe the author's incredible efforts to overcome difficulties12．（7.5分）As a child，visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat．I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny，nor the bird shows entertaining．Feeding time for seals was less painful，but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus．And I hated circuses，especially the animal acts﹣men teasing lions，girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football．I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural，achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty．Happily，circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct，and zoos have definitely evolved．When my children were young，I occasionally took them to our local zoo．The elephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors．Each cage had a sign which listed the animal's name and where it came from．But，back then，there was little information included about the environmental challenges they faced．As a result，environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos．"Animals belong in the wild，" is a common and understandable complaint．But what do the animals themselves prefer？Generally speaking，zoo animals have a longer life．But﹣﹣you may protest﹣﹣they are not free．What？Free to be hunted and killed，free to die of hunger or thirst？Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn't so bad．Not that such conditions are acceptable in modem zoos，due to the work of BIAZA，the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums．These days every zoo requires BLAZA's approval to operate，and the association sets the standards，observes conditions inzoos and develops animal﹣research programmes．Consequently，today，most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos，live in large，comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well﹣trained，knowledgeable and caring zoo employees．Of course it's no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn't always possible．Meanwhile，why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself？（1）From Paragraph 2，we can guess that the writer believes circus animals．A．should have been placed in zoosB．were not treated well by their trainersC．were not as intelligent as those in zoosD．had much shorter lives than those in the wild（2）Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer probably agree with？A．Zoo animals should be freed into the wild．B．Zoos are more popular now than in the past．C．Zoo animals are more restricted than in the pastD．Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals．（3）What is the best title for the text？A．Zoos Are ImprovingB．Zoos or Circuses？C．Closing Down CircusesD．Life of Animals13．（10分）I live in an area where most parents would rather cut back on personal bobbies for themselves than stop paying for their children's activities．Music lessons，horseback riding，summer camps，sports teams﹣the list goes on and on．Often，so do the costs．And even if the money is not there，some parents find a way．I know people who have borrowed from family and run up their credit cards to pay for all the stuff they believe their children just cannot miss．"The experiences we thought kids had to have before high school has moved down to junior high and now elementary，" said William Doherty，a professor of family studies and director of the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota．"Soon，we'll be talking about leadership opportunities for babies．"Somehow，not offering our children every possible opportunity "feels like bad parenting，" said Wendy Mogel，a clinical psychologist．But in an effort to give their children everything．some parents end up not just using up financial resources，but also their own emotional energy．"A lot of parents are exhausted by their own overparenting，" said Bryan Caplan，an economics professor at George Mason University．"They make so many sacrifices and are so stressed out by driving around so much that they explode at kids for changing the radio station．""Its easy to take a look at the more successful kids and assume that all the activities are why they are more successful，" Professor Caplan said．But research doesn't bear that out．On a recent National Public Radio program，Steven D．Levitt，a professor of economics at the University of Chicago，said he and another economist could find no evidence that that sort of parental choices could be correlated at all with academic success．（1）What can we infer from William Doherty's argument？A．Kids need to experience so many activities at a young age．B．Kids should seize leadership opportunities when they were babies．C．Kids are taking part in extracurricular activities at a much younger age．D．Kids should take part in extracurricular activities before elementary school．（2）Why do parents offer their children so many lessons according to Wendy Mogel？A．They want to show off their love to their children．B．They think that is the kind of life their children want to live．C．They want to be good parents and be responsible for their children．D．They believe the lessons can help their children achieve academic success．（3）What does the underlined phrase "bear that out" in the last paragraph mean？A．Prove．B．Deny．C．Examine．D．Understand．（4）What is the bad effect of offering children too many extracurricular activities？A．The children may make no sacrifice．B．The parents may get extremely tired．C．The parents may ask too much of their children．D．The children may not be successful in the future．第二节（共1小题：每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项．14．（10分）Steps to write a good essayIf you ask many people，they will probably say that writing a research paper is challenging．（1）Firstly，choose a topic that you are interested in or a topic you are curious about，which will motivate you to do the necessary research on it．Meanwhile，for helpful and reliable sources of information，the library is the best resource．Use books，published articles，journals，newspapers and magazines to research your chosen topic．（2）Color code them by topic，and use different﹣colored highlighters to mark the details so you can find each topic easily．Every time you note something down，write the bibliographical（书目的）information，including the author，the book title，page numbers used，volume number，publisher's name and date of publication．After in﹣depth research，you can go on to write an outline．With all the notes and important information you've gathered，determine where each topic fits．（3）Finishing the outline，you can begin the first draft．（4）You can do more research if you feel like you're lacking information．This is only the first draft，so you can still make changes as you go on．Once you reread your first draft over and over and make the necessary changes you feel you should make，it is time to write your final draft．Make sure that all the vital information is included and that your writing makes sense and has a steady and natural flow all throughout．（5）At last，read the final version as many times as you want and even ask a friend or professor to read it too．A．Then，do the research．B．Next，be organized with your notes．C．Simply note which parts will be the beginning，middle and end．D．Once the question has been answered，you can begin constructing your essay．E．Indeed，it requires thorough research and needs a few basic tips for it to be less challenging．F．This is the part where you put more details into the paper so people can read it and actually understand it．G．Check the spelling and grammatical errors，and every source you used is listed in the paper's bibliography．第三部分：英语知识用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共20个小思：每小思15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最住选项15．（30分）For hours I had been traveling up the Nile V alley，from Luxor to Cairo，on a train jammed with Egypt's working Poor．At 1 a．m．I reached Cairo and took a taxi to Tahrir Square，the city's center．The tax （1）me off across the street from Hardee's．Just as I was about to open the restaurant door，two street （2）pounced on me with cries for（3）．In my broken Arabic I asked when they had last eaten﹣﹣about 16 hours ago，they said．I asked them to wait while I went inside．Since I was traveling on a（4）budgetand was even（5）meals on occasion，part of me（6）the children's hunger．But mostly，the children reminded me how（7）I really was．I ordered two hamburgers for the boys．Then （8）my remaining stinginess （小气），I bought them one of Hardee's delicious，big chocolate chip cookies．I brought the food out，and as they took the （9），they （10）me with30 seconds of nonstop blessings．After they finished，I （11）the bag and pulled out the cookie，extending it for them to take．Both boys fell（12），and then tears welled up in their eyes as they （13）this was too much．They （14）the cookie six times．I knelt down beside them，（15）their eyes，and amazed at what was before me：two destitute （一无所有的）boys asked（16）for what they needed，（17）to take a crumb（一点，少量）more．On the seventh （18），after a long and silent pause，they held out their hands and took the cookie．I had seen many （19）in Egypt﹣﹣the Pyramids，the Aswan High Dam，the Valley of the Kings，the treasures of King Tut．But it was this（20）outside Hardee's that left me truly awestruck，for here two little boys taught me a lesson I've long remembered：an awareness of my spiritual poverty and a desire for a softer heart．（1）A．dropped B．threw C．got D．sent（2）A．adults B．children C．women D．men（3）A．souvenirs B．water C．money D．food（4）A．free B．balanced C．tight D．loose（5）A．skipping B．taking C．preventing D．forgetting（6）A．brought up B．accounted for C．identified with D．lived with（7）A．rich B．sensitive C．honest D．gentle（8）A．demanding B．resisting C．keeping D．overcoming （9）A．cookies B．chocolate C．burgers D．chips（10）A．shared B．showered C．confirmed D．accompanied （11）A．reached into B．held to C．looked for D．put aside （12）A．sick B．vacant C．asleep D．silent（13）A．insisted B．declared C．decided D．accepted（14）A．asked B．refused C．suggested D．returned（15）A．watched out B．appealed to C．looked into D．glared at（16）A．almost B．mainly C．rarely D．only（17）A．unwilling B．unexpected C．unhappy D．unbelievable（18）A．discussion B．attempt C．trial D．request（19）A．challenges B．achievements C．wonders D．changes（20）A．reaction B．phenomenon C．mission D．scene非选择题部分第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分15分）第二节（共1小题：每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处域入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．16．（15分）Imagine staring up and seeing a high wall of rock．You take a deep breath and start climbing．You put your hands，feet and knees into small holes and cracks （1）the rock and slowly make your way to the top．As you go higher your body gets tired，but you keep climbing．You seek （2）（forget）about the pain and the fear until you reach the top．While rock climbing is （3）extreme sport，most people use ropes and a harness （背带）to stay safe．The ropes will catch you if you fall．（4）others，like 31﹣year﹣old US climber Alex，make rock climbing even（5）（crazy）．He climbed it without ropes，a harness，or even a helmet．If he （6）（slip）and fallen，he would have died．Not everyone （7）does rock climbing is as crazy as Alex．Many a person （8）（do）it safely，or on special indoor walls．It is a great way to build strength．According to The Huffington Post，working out the best way to climb up a wall also helps you develop your problem﹣solving skills．But Alex says most（9）（climb）do it for the same reason．"I think the sport makes you powerful，" he said．"（10）（overcome）your own fears all the time helps deal well with life's other challenges．"第四部分写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）17．（15分）假定你是李华．你的英国网友David来信说他即将参加汉语水平考试（Chinese Proficiency Test），对此他感到非常紧张．请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：1．表示安慰；2．备考建议；3．你的祝愿．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．第二节读后续写（满分25分）18．（25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．Alan and the other campers sat around the fire chewing meat chops．It would be Alan's first night in a tent，and he was excited but a little nervous．As they ate，the conservation officer spoke．"Much of the wildlife in this area comes out only at night．So after supper，let's start a night watch．Volunteers will take turns to stay down here by the fire，away from the tents．Those who take part will get a chance to see a world that many of you never knew existed．"Alan's stomach tightened．"Isn't it dangerous？" someone asked．"No，it's quite safe，" the officer said．"There are no dangerous animals this close to Cape Town Any volunteers？"A tough﹣looking kid with red hair muttered something about needing a good night'ssleep．Another boy spoke up．"I'll take a shift．" The kid who'd sat next to Alan on the bus volunteered．Alan sat tight．Then one of the girls raised her hand with a giggle．Alan frowned．If a girl could do it，he could，too．He volunteered．A few more kids raised their hands，and then the officer explained，"This is how itworks．When the rest of you go to bed，the first watcher takes his or her place by the fire．The duty of watcher is to keep the fire going gently．After thirty minutes，he or she wakes the next person．" Alan heard his voice asking．"Are you sure it's absolutely safe？" The officer looked at him．"Well，nothing is absolutely safe．Crossing the road isn't absolutely safe．But the danger is minimal．We wouldn't have taken you here otherwise．Do you still want to volunteer？"Alan nodded but felt uneasy．Sleeping in a tent with other campers had sounded OK，but the idea of being alone in the night made him tremble．Earlier that day，the officer had challenged the campers to spot animal tracks along the river．That was fun．But beingalone in the dark was not．Alan's flashlight was alreadyfading to a dim glow because he had used it too often．Looking around，Alan thought he saw a large bird swooping（俯冲）and wondered if it was an owl．He had seen small paw prints in the sand by the river．Was the owl hunting for the creature that had made them？Paragraph 1Then Alan heard something making a noise in the darkness．_____________ Paragraph 2The next morning，the officer asked for reports．____________2020年浙江省杭州二中高考英语模拟试卷（6月份）参考答案与试题解析第一部分：听力（共两节，满分7.5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．1．（1.5分）What happened to Rob？A．His arm was injuredB．He cut himself．C．He was hurt at work．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略2．（1.5分）Why is the man late？A．The road is being repaired．B．He took a long way around．C．His car was stuck in flood．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略3．（1.5分）What can we infer from the conversation？A．The man is new to the country．B．The woman's mother tongue is not English．C．The woman speaks English as well as a native speaker．【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略4．（1.5分）Who turned down the job？A．The professor．B．The consultant．C．The accountant．【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略5．（1.5分）How much should the man pay for the fax machine？A．﹩289．B．﹩300．C．﹩359．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略第二节（共5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．6．（3分）（1）What are the speakers mainly discussing？A．Natural gas．B．Air pollution．C．Traffic jams．（2）What does the woman suggest doing？A．Making use of natural gas．B．Taking public transportation．C．Warning people of the problem．【分析】略【解答】BA【点评】略7．（3分）（1）Where does the conversation probably take place？A．In a classroom．B．On the road．C．At a canteen．（2）What is the man's problem？A．He can't find his classroom．B．He gets low grades in sociology．C．He can't get along well with James Smith．【分析】略【解答】BA【点评】略8．（4.5分）（1）Where most probably are the speakers？A．In New Orleans．B．In New York．C．In Tokyo．（2）What company does the man work with？A．A trading company．B．A newspaper．C．A bookstore．（3）How long did the woman stay in Tokyo last time？A．Two years．B．A month．C．A week．【分析】略【解答】B AC【点评】略9．（6分）（1）Why doesn't the man choose Computer Science？A．He isn't interested in it．B．The teacher is strict．C．Some assignments are dull．（2）What subject does the woman suggest the man take？A．English．B．Geography．C．History．（3）What does the man think of Physics？A．Boring．B．Easy．C．Attractive．（4）What subjects does the man take eventually？A．Chemistry，Maths，History and Biology．B．Maths，English，Geography and Physics．C．Geography，English，Biology and Physics．【分析】略【解答】CBCB【点评】略10．（6分）（1）When do children attend kindergarten in Canada？A．At age 4．B．At age 5．C．At age 6．（2）How many grades are there in a junior high school？A．4．B．3．C．2．（3）How long does the school year of a university last？A．From early June to Mid﹣May．B．From early September to Mid﹣May．C．From Mid﹣September to end of April．（4）What do we know about Canadian education system？A．It puts emphasis on students' needs．B．The government offers free college education．C．The students have a summer holiday and a winter holiday．【分析】略【解答】BCCA【点评】略第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分25.0分）第一节（共3小题；每小题7.5分，满分25.0分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项11．（7.5分）Six years ago at the age of 35，I suddenly decided I wanted to learn the cello（大提琴）．Straight away I rented an instrument and appeared before Wendell Margrave，professor of musical instruction．"You can be as good as you want to be，" Margrave said rather mysteriously．Then he entered my name in book：10 am，Tuesday．Tuesday followed Tuesday，and soon it was spring．Thus began my voyage out of ignorance and into the dream．It was a happy time．I was again becoming something new，and no longer trapped as the same person．Surely the most terrible recognition of middle life is that we are past changing．We do what we can already do．The cello was something I couldn't do．Yet each Tuesday this became less and less true．Riding home on the bus one snowy night and learning the score of Mozarts C﹣Major Quintet，I felt the page burst into music in my hands．I could by then more or less read a score，and was humming（哼唱）the cello line，when suddenly all five parts came together harmonically in my head．The fellow sitting opposite stared．I met his glance with tears，actually hearing the music in my head for the first time．Could he hear it too，perhaps？No，he got off at the next stop．As the years slipped by，my daughter grew up，playing the piano well．My goal was that she and I would one day perform together．I also wanted to perform in public with and for my peers，and to be secretly envied．I continued to play，to perform，but it is not the same．As good as I wanted to be，I am as good as I'm going to get．It is good enough．（1）From the first two paragraphs，we can learn that A．A．the author went to a cello lesson every TuesdayB．the author bought a cello after he decided to learn itC．the author already knew some cello basicsD．Margrave was a famous but mysterious professor（2）The author writes that "it was a happy time" in Paragraph 3 mainly because D．A．he used to feel very bored with his unchallenging lifeB．it was beautiful to be able to hear the music in his mindC．Professor Margrave made learning the cello very easy for himD．he enjoyed the feelings of growth and getting closer to his dream（3）The purpose of the article is mainly to C．A．show the author's deep gratitude to his cello tutorB．advise readers on how to improve their cello skillsC．encourage readers that it's never too late to pursue their dreamsD．describe the author's incredible efforts to overcome difficulties【分析】本文是记叙文，讲的是六年前，35岁的时候，我突然决定我要学习大提琴，就这样开始了我的旅程从无知进入梦想，随着岁月的流逝，我的女儿长大了，钢琴弹得很好．我的目标是有一天她和我一起表演．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据第二段的"．Then he entered my name in his book：10 am，Tuesday．Tuesday followed Tuesday，and soon it was spring．"然后他把我的名字写在书上：星期二，上午10点，星期二又是一个周二，很快就到了春天．可知，作者每个星期二去上大提琴课．故选A．（2）D．细节理解题．根据第三段的"Riding home on the bus one snowy night and learning the score of Mozart's C﹣Major Quintet，I felt the page burst into music in my hands．"在一个下雪的夜晚，我坐在公共汽车上，学习着莫扎特的C大调五重奏的乐谱，我感到手中的那一页突然变成了音乐．可知，作者在学大提琴已经有很大的进步，离他的梦想越来越近．故选D．（3）C．写作意图题．本文主要讲的是35岁的时候我突然决定我要学习大提琴，就这样开始了我的旅程从无知进入梦想，随着岁月的流逝，我的女儿长大了，钢琴弹得很好．我的目标是有一天她和我一起表演．可知实现梦想从来都不迟．故选C．【点评】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．做题时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．12．（7.5分）As a child，visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat．I didn't find thechimps' tea parties funny，nor the bird shows entertaining．Feeding time for seals was less painful，but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus．And I hated circuses，especially the animal acts﹣men teasing lions，girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football．I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural，achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty．Happily，circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct，and zoos have definitely evolved．When my children were young，I occasionally took them to our local zoo．The elephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors．Each cage had a sign which listed the animal's name and where it came from．But，back then，there was little information included about the environmental challenges they faced．As a result，environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos．"Animals belong in the wild，" is a common and understandable complaint．But what do the animals themselves prefer？Generally speaking，zoo animals have a longer life．But﹣﹣you may protest﹣﹣they are not free．What？Free to be hunted and killed，free to die of hunger or thirst？Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn't so bad．Not that such conditions are acceptable in modem zoos，due to the work of BIAZA，the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums．These days every zoo requires BLAZA's approval to operate，and the association sets the standards，observes conditions in zoos and develops animal﹣research programmes．Consequently，today，most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos，live in large，comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well﹣trained，knowledgeable and caring zoo employees．Of course it's no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn't always possible．Meanwhile，why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself？（1）From Paragraph 2，we can guess that the writer believes circus animals B．A．should have been placed in zoosB．were not treated well by their trainersC．were not as intelligent as those in zoos。
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高考英语模拟试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共10小题，共25.0分）APetrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads，but their days are numbered．A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US．That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020．One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been ‘range anxiety'--- drivers' concerns about running out of juice on a journey．While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems，the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed．That said，charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA．Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years．Not that long ago，electric cars were met with distrust，and their large price tags drove customers away．Thanks to improvements in battery capacity，recharging times，performance and price，the current generation of electric cars are starting to persuade critics．Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money．As well as advancements on the road，electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies．Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel，having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over．Now，the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back．Steps towards electric air travel are also being made，with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery powered planes．The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality．Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions．Were the US to act on the study's findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles，it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent．However，because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles，they cannot claim to be completelyemission-free．That said，as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources，electric vehicles will become even cleaner．1.Which is the best title for this passage？______A. My Dream CarB. History of Electric CarsC. Problems with Petrol CarsD. Driving into the Future2.As used in Paragraph 2，the underlined word "hurdle" means ______ ．A. aimB. barrierC. consequenceD. step3.What is the function of Paragraph 4？______A. To introduce the history of electric travel．B. To explain why the world needs more electric cars．C. To show why more people have interest in electric cars．D. To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used．BHalf a year ago I came across a book called "Salt，Sugar and Fat．How the Food Giants Hooked US"，but finished it only recently．I am far from being a fan of junk food，over-salty，or over-sweet stuff，and honestly this food doesn't appeal to me at all．Maybe it is related to the fact that I grew up in Russia and at that time we were not so exposed to the foreign，especially made in America foods．We knew Coca Cola，Pepsi，juice powder and Cheetos，but this stuff was not so cheap or available to buy it every day and we couldn't buy them in large quantities．We didn't know the word "fat" was not a bad thing but a normal of life for some people．We always had sweets and especially on holidays they were served as a dessert along with a cake．Russians like eating sweets when they drink tea．Even with my passion to desserts I still can't relate myself to the people Michale Moss was writing about，those consumers who could not say "no" when it came to junk food．What I found interesting in the book was that the author didn't focus on diets，necessity to exercise，sleep well at night and all other things we all are pretty aware of．The aim was not to teach people how to live but instead，after having made a huge research，interviewed more than 100 people in the food industry，Moss reveals the ugly of the food business．It puts all the facts in front of us and offers a choice：to buy or not to buy．However，the answer was known at the very beginning．Moss mentions the well-known food like Coca，Cola，Pepsi，Nestle and some others and tells how skillfully the consumers can be cheated when it comes to choosing what to put in the food basket in the supermarket．We like this taste of a chocolate，the crispy chips，and sweet porridges because it was all put on test by groups of scientists who made experiments to reveal what kind of taste will be most appealing to us．It involves brain，of course．Apart from scientific researches，it was also due to successful marketing strategies and plans that people prefer to buy food．In this companies' money race，the most vulnerable（易受伤害的）victims are kids．They can't tell good from bad and love everything that makes them feel good．Commercial ads of fast food particularly targeted kids and played on the fact that mothers can't fully control what their children eat because they spent all day at work．Mothers themselves buy chocolates bars and com flakes for their kids，guided by a powerful brainwashing that actually，these products were not unhealthy，on the contrary，it was encouraged to give them to kids，because fat and sugar provide energy，so they are good，right？Giving a credit to some food companies，they made attempts to fight the trend，but consumers，who already worked a habit of eating too salty，too fatting and too sweet products，didn't react to the changes．So the companies returned to the old policy．Surprisingly，such behavior was strongly backed up by the government．I would definitely recommend reading this book not only to those who struggle in the battle with his addiction to fast food but also people living healthily．It casts light on many things，including how vulnerable we can be in front of corporations and their powerful and accurate marketing strategies．4.In the book "Salt，Sugar and Fat．How the Food Giants Hooked US"，Moss focusedon ______ ．A. how to keep fit．B. how junk foods are madeC. How to buy healthy foodD. how food companies cheated us5.What is the author's attitude towards the government？______A. objectiveB. supportiveC. positiveD. negative6.The author wrote the passage mainly to ______ ．A. introduce a healthy dietB. expose the ugly side of food companiesC. call on the potential readers to live healthilyD. recommend the book written by MossCWhat exactly is intelligence? There aren’t any easy answers. Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology, human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science, until now, that is, for the discovery of a gene(基因) linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up. From their research, they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ. Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15. What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136, putting them in the top 5% of the population, while the other group had an average IQ of 103. An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question, while only 16% in the second group did. However, there is a lot more research to be done, and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage. He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence, rather than just one.Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success, although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this. Professor Michael Rowe, who has written a book called Genius Explained, is one of these. “The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.”Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence, IQ isn’t everything. Many alternative views have been put forward recently. One example is the idea of multiple intelligences, which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner. This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory, including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors(因素) in intelligence.Tony Buzan, brain expert and author of Master your Memory, is enthusiastic about this belief, arguing that true geniuses(天才) do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence. He lists Alexander the Great, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples. At the same time, Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence, only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain. Perhaps there’s hope for us all!7.What is the topic of the passage?A. The relationship between genes and intelligence.B. IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence.C. How to develop intelligence.D. What makes intelligence.8.Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?A. To make a suggestion.B. To draw a conclusion.C. To prove an idea.D. To give an example.9.What can we learn from the passage?A. Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.B. Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.C. Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.D. Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence.10.What does the underlined word "This" in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The development of intelligence.B. The idea of multiple intelligences.C. IQ isn't everything for intelligence.D. Alternative views have been put forward.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Do you have the experience of digging out your suitcase，deciding what to bring and being afraid that you've forgotten something？(1) ．Hope they can transform the way you pack．Keep a Basket HandyDo you wait until the last minute to pack？Keep a basket in your bedroom，living room，or bath room that you can use to throw in items you'll need to pack as you come across them．(2) ．Besides，you can just put the contents of the basket into your suitcase if you are in a hurry to leave for the airport．Buy Wrinkle-free ClothingYou won't need to worry about carefully packing your items of clothing if they're made from wrinkle-free materials．(3) ．You'll still look fresh and bright when you are in them at your destination．Keep Old Packing ListsChances are that you end up taking trips that require you to pack similar items．Keep old packing lists from former vacations to the beach，ski resort，and city-that way，you'll always have a list of at least the basics．(4) ．So you don't need to waste your effort to remember where you left your hand-written packing lists．Schedule a Packing TimeTime can slip away from you before a trip-you may be caught up at work，at home，or be occupied with other responsibilities of daily life．(5) ．That way，you will not need to do your packing frantically（狂乱地）from the last minute to 1o' clock on the day you leave．A．This makes you less likely to forget the stuff．B．The best way to do this is to save them on your computer．C．Buy necessary stuff when you arrive．D．Determine a night well in advance of departure to pack．E．That's why I've distilled （提炼）the art of packing down to some essential tips．F．Just ball them up or put them at the bottom of the suitcase．G．Rolling your clothes is the best way to save space for the suitcase．11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）My dad is my hero because he is brave，skilled，and respectful．I know many people say their dads are their heroes，but my dad (16)me about becoming a man，which is (17)important for a young boy．Respect goes a long way with my dad，as does patience．As a（n）(18)，my dad must (19)people every day，some of whom are nice and some are not．Either way，he (20)hiswell-mannered attitude．Dad is not afraid of many things，or if he is，he doesn't tell me (21)he wants to seem tough．He may not be a big guy but since he works with his (22)all day，he is very strong．Dad works outdoors in all kinds of (23)but the worst thing he has to do is (24)up and work in an attic （顶楼）in the middle of the summer．Trust me，this is the (25)place you will experience as an electrician and when you come back (26)，what is in your lungs will make you (27)for hours．My dad and I have a very good (28)．We talk about almost everything．We go hunting，fishing，and everything a dad and son would do．My dad and I enjoy hiking (29)because it gives us time outdoors together and there is nothing like that．He has (30)and taught me everything I need to know about (31)．I am (32)to be the son of Mike C．，and would not have it any other way．People come up to me all the time to (33)me I have a good dad．It makes me feel (34)that a lot of people think so (35) of him．He is a good teacher of my life and would do anything for me．This is why my father is my hero．16. A. arranges B. teaches C. worries D. reminds17. A. specially B. extremely C. nearly D. hardly18. A. worker B. officer C. electrician D. engineer19. A. look after B. deal with C. wait for D. search for20. A. offers B. makes C. hides D. keeps21. A. though B. unless C. until D. because22. A. brain B. mouth C. hands D. legs23. A. positions B. situations C. conditions D. destinations24. A. climb B. put C. send D. set25. A. coldest B. highest C. best D. hottest26. A. down B. over C. inside D. up27. A. rest B. cough C. ache D. sleep28. A. relationship B. friendship C. agreement D. companion29. A. widest B. least C. most D. latest30. A. learned B. referred C. shown D. collected31. A. animals B. nature C. study D. skills32. A. excited B. eager C. surprised D. proud33. A. ask B. warn C. tell D. promise34. A. well B. good C. nervous D. nicely35. A. easily B. seriously C. highly D. lightly四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36. A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by askingpeople whether they were happy．The responses to the question were various，even some quite funny ones (1) （include）．Although people played jokes (2) the answers，it did not take long (3) they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness．It is certain that people's views on happiness (4) （affect）greatly by their own lifeexperience．Unfortunately，too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of (5) decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy ofwealth．Some people whose (6) （intend）is to make big money appreciate (7) （be）given any chance to multiply their income，believing that is (8) their happinesslies．Some are eager to inherit their parents' property，especially those who are known as silver-spoon kids．Even worse，some would rather break the law to satisfy theirfinancial desire or seek their fortune (9) （legally）．In my opinion，happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life．Therefore，live your life (10) the fullest and be happy．五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是中学生李华．美国一个中学校长代表团即将访问你校并出席英语周的一项活动．请根据写作要点和写作要求写一篇欢迎词．写作要点：1．表示对客人的欢迎；2．介绍此项活动（如活动目的、内容等）；3．表达对客人的祝愿．写作要求：1．词数不少于100；2．称呼已经给出，请写欢迎词正文，适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．不能使用真实姓名和学校名称．Dear American guests，38.阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．The event that stands out in Tom's memory happened one morning when Tom was on ly ten years old． He was at home with his elder sister Jane． Tom was doing his home work when he heard raised voices． At first he thought nothing of it since customers in t he motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud， but he soon realized th is time it was different．"Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop．" someone yelled．Then a thick burning smell filled the air． When Tom opened the front door of their f lat to investigate， a thick cloud of smoke greeted him． The motorcycle shop had caug ht fire and people were running and crying．Jane， who had been playing the violin in her room， hurried to the living room． T hey rushed out of the door and along the corridor（走廊）through the smoke．They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stop ped in her track． She turned around and headed back the way they came． Tom had no idea what she was doing， but he followed suit．Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them， wh o they called Makcik， Malay for auntie． Jane began banging on Makcik's door， but got no answer． As the smoke thickened around them， Tom could see many of their n eighbors-some still in their pyjamas-running for safety． The thought of fear crossed his mind．"She would have run for safety like everyone else!" Tom cried． However， Jane ref used to give up． "I know Makcik's still inside．" She said she was familiar with Makci k's daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping． She pounded the door． "Go downstairs． Go now! Go!"注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2．应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语．Paragraph1：Tom noticed the flame was reaching up．Paragraph 2：Luckily， some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】D【解析】1．D．主旨大意题．通读全文可知，汽油和柴油汽车可能仍然主宰着我们的道路，但很快会被电动车辆所替代．而未来的车辆一定是电动时代．分析选项可知D项（驶向未来）符合题意，故选D．2．B．词义猜测题．根据第二段破折号后的内容 "．One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been ‘range anxiety' - driv ers' concerns about running out of juice on a journey．" 可知，让司机在行驶中担心会电用光的一定是车的一个缺点，障碍．分析选项（A目标；B障碍；C后果；D步骤，手段）可知B项是符合题意的．故选B．3．D．推理判断题．根据第四段的第一句"As well as advancements on the road， electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies．" 除了公路上（汽车）的进步，电动交通工具正朝着海洋和天空方向发展．由此可知电动交通工具以不同的方式出现在陆路，海上及空中．分析选项可知D项（描述电动交通工具的不同的用途）符合题意，故选D．本文属于科技文类．汽油和柴油汽车可能仍然主宰着我们，但很快会被电动车辆所替代．电动汽车不产生任何排放物，随着在陆路方面的进步，电动汽车正朝着海洋和天空方向发展．而未来的车辆一定是电动时代．阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】D 【小题3】D【解析】1．D．推理判断题．根据文章第二段的句子"． Moss mentions the well-known food like Coca， Cola， Pepsi， Nestle and some others and tells how skillfully the consumers can be cheated when it comes to choosing what to put in the food basket in the supermarket．"可知，在"Salt， Sugar and Fat． How the Food Giants Hooked US"，这本书里Moss专注于食品公司怎么欺骗我们的．故选D．2．D．推理判断题．根据文章倒数第二段的句子"So the companies returned to the old policy． Surprisingly， such behavior was strongly ba cked up by the government．"可知，作者对于政府的态度是消极的．故选D．3．D．主旨大意题．根据文章最后一段的句子"I would definitely recommend reading this book"可知，作者写这篇文章是推荐我们读Moss的这本书．故选D．本文是一篇说明文．作者给读者介绍Moss的一本书，书中揭露一些食品公司向消费者销售垃圾食品的本质．推荐人们读这本书，提倡健康的饮食习惯．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．7.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】C 【小题3】B 【小题4】B【解析】1.【文章大意】本文是一篇科普说明文，讲述智力并不是受单方面影响，而是受多种因素影响的，本文介绍了多元智力说。
2020年浙江省高三年级第二次模拟考试英语(带解析)
2020年浙江省高三年级第二次模拟考试英语试卷阅读理解(分两节，共5小题；每小题2分，共10分)阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。
Do kids need rules, or is it more important for them to find out on their own what works and what doesn't work? It all depends on what the rules are supposed to accomplish. My feeling is that the most effective rules are the ones that will help students now and in the future. The school and parents should avoid rules that have no long-term value and make rules that help students focus on the future.__1__For example, unreasonable dress and grooming(修饰) codes are particularly annoying. What lasting benefit do they have? Boys have been sent home for wearing their hair too long. What is gained by regulating hairstyles? It seems to me that learning about appropriate grooming is something that students can safely learn on their own. It won't really ruin a person's life to look back at a yearbook picture in 10 years and laugh at the hairstyles.On the other hand, most students respect rules and requirements that help them stay focused on the future. It seems that every day the world gets more confused about what's important, so it's definitely useful to have a few guidelines for staying on track. Students may complain about having to take required courses(especially the ones they don't like), reading books during summer vacation, and doing community service, but at least they can see that there are clear reasons for these requirements. __2__My own lesson in rules happened when I was in eighth grade. Because I got all C's on my firstquarter report card, Dad said that I was limited to one hour of TV on school nights. Of course, I was upset and said my freedom was being taken away. Dad stood firm, and my grades improved dramatically. __3__ I probably wouldn't have come up with the TV rule on my own, and as a result, my life may have been much different.I realize that people who come up with rules mean well. They, too, are trying to remove distractions and smooth the way to success for students. __4__ Good intentions don't always make good rules.第一节根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D和E中选出最适合填入短文空白处的选项。
2020年杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020年杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact（影响）on the environment. After all, you were jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions（产生排放）and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybe turning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother Nature.Not so fast, says a recent report from the French-based Shift Project. According to "Climate Crisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and that energy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half-hour show would cause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found that data centers（where videos are stored）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC.Streaming is only expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（设备）and the possibility of enjoying entertainment where and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected to increase by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60% of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessenthe impact of your online use, experts say. For example, according to Lutz Stobbe, a researcher from the Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have no need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi-Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your home if you're not using your devices.4. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services.5. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.6. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.7. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uploading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.CI had very good parents. My mother came toAmericafromScotlandby herself when she was 11, and she didn’t have much education. My dad was kind of a street kid, and he eventually went into the insurance business, selling nickel policies door to door.One day, my dad asked his boss, “What's the toughest market to sell?” and the insurance guy replied “Well, black people. They don’t buy insurance.” My dad thought, but they have kids; they have families. Why wouldn’t they buy insurance? So he said, “Give meHarlem.”When my dad died in 1994, I talked about him onThe Tonight Show. I told the story of how he worked inHarlem and how he always taught us to be open-minded and not to say or think things of racism (种族主义). Then one day, I got a letter from a woman who was about 75 years old.She wrote that when she was a little girl, a man used to come to her house to collect policies. She said this man was the only white person who had ever come to dinner at their house. The man was very kind to her, she said, and his name was Angelo—was this my father?The letter made me cry. I called her up and said yes, that was in fact my dad, and she told me how kind he had been to her family. Her whole attitude toward white people was based on that one nice man she met in her childhood, who always treated her with kindness and respect and always gave her a piece of candy. From this experience, I learned a valuable life lesson: never judge people and be open-minded and kind to others.8. What did my father do after knowing what was the toughest market to sell?A. He asked his boss to give him some insurance.B. He went toScotlandto improve his education.C. He specially went to white families with kids.D. He choseHarlemto face the toughest challenge.9. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. It was rare that a businessman had dinner in his customer's house.B. Angelo was the only white person to sell insurance inHarlem.C. The little girl admired Angelo very much.D. Racism was a serious problem inAmericaat that time.10. Which of the following can best describe the author’s father?A. Stubborn and generous.B. Patient and intelligent.C. Determined and open-minded.D. Confident and romantic.11. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Memories from a TV Show.B. A Letter from an Old Lady.C. Life Lessons from My Father.D. My Father's Experience inHarlem.DLearning to say “yes, and”When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. Isigned up, knowing the experience would give me help.During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”12. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?A. To get a different experience.B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.C. To give up her job as a science communicator.D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.13. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?A. She formed her own idea quickly.B. She came up with lots of creative responses.C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.14. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.A. explain the process of using the methodB. prove the benefits of the improvisation classC. share her own research experiences with readersD. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class15. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?A. They should attend the improvisation class.B. They should question all preconceived ideas.C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.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6月浙江省杭州二中2020届高三高考仿真模拟考试英语试题及答案
绝密★启用前浙江省杭州第二中学2020届高三毕业班下学期高考仿真模拟考试英语试题2020年6月第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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。
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1. What happened to Rob?A. His arm was injuredB. He cut himself.C. He was hurt at work.2. Why is the man late?A. The road is being repaired.B. He took a long way around.C. His car was stuck in flood.3. What can we infer from the conversation?A. The man is new to the country.B. The woman’s mother tongue is not English.C. The woman speaks English as well as a native speaker.4，Who turned down the job?A. The professor.B. The consultantC. The accountant5. How much should the man pay for the fax machine?A. $289B. $300C.$ 359.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。
2020届杭州第二中学滨江校区高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020届杭州第二中学滨江校区高三英语模拟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ABrooklyn Children's MuseumFounded in 1899 as the country's first museum specifically made for children, today BCM is comprehensive, with a permanent collection of 30,000 objects, including musical instruments, masks and dolls. Kids love the interactive World Brooklyn, a small cityscape（城市风光）lined by stores where children can pretend to be working grown-ups.Children's Museum of ManhattanLooking for interactive art that welcomes curious minds? Then head to Inside Art, the current show up at CMOM, which lets your little ones climb in and over and all around the exhibits. It's ideas like this that make the 40,000-square-foot so special. Learning about culture, history and science is a pride for kids aged six and under. CMOM also hosts classes—like Gross Biology for kids who are interested in insects-all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.DiMenna Children's History MuseumThe hands-on displays at this kid-focused arm of the New York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of US history, with a special focus on NYC. Children are encouraged to climb around and interact with exhibits that highlight the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures! Little New Yorkers can get in on sing-alongs and crafts. Other family programs include cookings classes, games and story hours.Staten Island Children's MuseumStaten Island Children's Museum nurtures（培养）creativity. It offers hands-on experiences like the Block Harbor（plenty of blocks to play with!）, larger-than-life games like Connect Four and Dominoes, and even the opportunity to climb through a human-sized anthill or play firefighter at Ladder 11, so you'll find immersive（沉浸式的）fun around every corner. Don't forget to stop by Green Living Room powered by the wind energy where the kids can learn about ways to reduce our carbon footprint.1. Which museum provides biology classes for kids?A. Brooklyn Children's Museum.B. Staten Island Children's Museum.C. Children's Museum of Manhattan.D. DiMenna Children's History Museum.2. What can kids do in DiMenna Children's History Museum?A. Play interesting games with great firefighters.B. Know about famous people's childhood lives.C. Run stores like adults in different small streets.D. Cook delicious local food with foreign athletes.3. Where can kids learn how to protect the environment?A. At Ladder 11.B. At the Block Harbor.C In Green Living Room. D. On a human-sized anthill.BIt is universally acknowledged that renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower are all much better for the climate than fossil fuels.It is true for wind and solar. However, the picture for hydropower is more complicated than we think.A new study by the Environmental Defense Fund analyzed the climate impacts of 1,500 hydropower facilities across the globe. That accounts for about half of hydropower generation worldwide. The researchers looked at whether the facilities behave as a greenhouse gas sink or as a source. To figure this out, they looked into all the different components that help determine a hydropower facility's greenhouse gasemissions (排放).“There are so many contributors to greenhouse gas emissions from hydropower — but essentially, the majority of greenhouse gas emissions arise from the reservoir (水库) itself, as vegetation and soils are submerged underwater in the dam thatis used for the hydropower generation.” said lissa Ocko, a senior climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund and co-author of the study. As the submerged vegetation breaks down, it releases greenhouse gases such as CO2.“The larger the surface area of the reservoir, the more greenhouse gases are going to be given out from that reservoir. Also, the temperature plays a role as well how warm the reservoir is will affect how much greenhouse gases are produced and given out from the reservoir.” added Ocko.Through their analysis, Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg, also with the Environmental Defense Fund, discovered that the climate impacts of hydropower cover a complete range. The good news is that some facilities perform just as well as wind and solar. But shockingly, more than 100 facilities are actually worse for the climate than fossil fuels. The study is in the journalEnvironmentalScience and Technology.This finding doesn't mean we should forget about hydropower. “But we just need to be careful to make sure that we have climate benefits. There are a lot of situations where hydropower can be equal to wind and solar. So it really depends on the specific facility." said Ocko.4. How do scientists prove hydropower facilities' effect on the climate?A. By making comparisons.B. By conducting experiments.C. By referring to previous studies.D. By analyzing causes and effects.5. What are the main sources of greenhouse gases from hydropower?A. Vegetation and soils.B. Heat and sunlight.C. Pollutants in the reservoir.D. Components of the generators.6. What have Ocko and her co-author Steven Hamburg found?A The surface area of a reservoir decides the climate.B. Hydropower often influences the climate in all aspects.C. Some facilities perform much better than wind and solar.D. Fossil fuels are worse for the climate than over 100 facilities.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Scientists urge an end to hydropower.B. Hydropower is not necessarily green.C. Hydropower is worse than fossil fuels.D. Renewable energy is a complicated issue.CFor most thinkers since the Greek philosophers, it was self-evident that there is something called human nature, something that constitutes the essence of man. There were various views about what constitutes it, but there was agreement that such an essence exists—that is to say, that there is something by virtue of which man is man. Thus man was defined as a rational(理性的) being, as a social animal, an animal that can make tools, or a symbol-making animal.More recently, this traditional view has begun to be questioned. One reason for this change was the increasing emphasis given to the historical approach to man. An examination of the history of humanity suggested that man in our time is so different from man in previous times that it seemed unrealistic to assume that men in every age have had in common something that can be called “human nature.” The historical approach was strengthened, particularly in the United States, by studies in the field of cultural anthropology (人类学). The study of primitive peoples has discovered such a diversity of customs, values, feelings, and thoughts that many anthropologists arrived at the concept that man is born as a blank sheet of paper on which each culture writes its text. Another factor contributing to the tendency to deny the assumption of a fixed human nature was that theconcept has so often been abused as a shield(盾牌) behind which the most inhuman acts are committed. In the name of human nature, for example, Aristotle and most thinkers up to the eighteenth century defended slavery. Or in order to prove the rationality and necessity of the capitalist form of society, scholars have tried to make a case for acquisitiveness, competitiveness, and selfishness as natural human characters. Popularly, one refers cynically（愤世嫉俗地）to “human nature” in accepting the inevitability of such undesirable human behavior as greed, murder, cheating and lying.Another reason for disbelief about the concept of human nature probably lies in the influence of evolutionary thinking. Once man came to be seen as developing in the process of evolution, the idea of a substance which is contained in his essence seemed untenable. Yet I believe it is precisely from an evolutionary standpoint that we can expect new insight into the problem of the nature of man.8. Most philosophers believed that human nature ________.A. is the quality distinguishing man from other animalsB. consists of competitiveness and selfishnessC. is something partly innate and partly acquiredD. consists of rationality and undesirable behavior9. The traditional view of “human nature” was strongly challenged by ________.A. the emergence of the evolutionary theoryB. the historical approach to manC. new insight into human behaviorD. the philosophical analysis of slavery10. According to the passage, anthropologists believe that human beings ________.A. have some characters in commonB. are born with diverse culturesC. are born without a fixed natureD. change their characters as they grow up11. The author mentioned Aristotle, a great ancient thinker, in order to ________.A. emphasize that he contributed a lot to defining the concept of “human nature”B. show that the concept of “human nature” was used to justify social evilsC. prove that he had a profound influence on the concept of “human nature”D. support the idea that some human characters are inherited.DIs homeschooling good or bad? That is a question that many parents ask themselves. In my opinion, homeschooled kids can give reliable answers.Kayla Murray, who lives inGreensboroNorth Carolina, started homeschooling almost eight years ago, afterattending two local schools. “Homeschooling is school at home,” like the name says, but it’s not just that/ she says. “You're able to learn more and do more.”Having experienced learning at both school and home, Kayla says that she prefers the latter. “With homeschooling, I can do schoolwork in my pajamas, and no one cares,” she says, “you also have more chances. Earlier this year, my family and I were able to take a short vacation and go to an air show. My siblings and I get to take the day off for our birthdays. This year, I spent that time reading and playing the piano and guitar.”There are, however,drawbacksof being homeschooled, Kayla says, especially “the lack of people”. While she doesn't miss homework, al school, she did enjoy getting to see my friends every day.”Matthew Dimmette, also fromGreensboro, used to be a homeschooler. He now attends public high school. He says being homeschooled is quite different from going to public school. The differences depend on how you arc homeschooled and the things you do. “For me, it wasn't really different in terms of the classes but the school environment was a big change atter hearting at home. says Matthew.Talking about his homeschooling experience, Matthew says the best part of it was being able to learn what he wanted to. Yet the main disadvantage was that he couldn't do many experiments in homeschooling unless taking classes at different places. “My interest in science has been growing quickly in recent years, so I chose to go to public school,” he says.12. What does Kayla like about learning at home?A. She can spend her time more freely.B. She can always stay with her siblings.C. She can play the instruments she likes.D. She can celebrate her birthday at home.13. What does the underlined word “drawbacks” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Concerns.B. Reasons.C. Changes.D. Problem.14. Why did Matthew choose to go to public school?A. He wanted to make more friends.B. He wanted to do experiments in labs.C. He wanted to take all kinds of classesD.He wanted to experience the school environment15. What in the authors attitude cowards homeschooling?A. Supportive.B. Doubtful.C. Uninterested.D. Unclear.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。
浙江省杭州二中高三英语6月适应性考试试题
杭州第二中学适应性考试选择题部分（共80分）第一部分：英语知识运用第一节：单项填空（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1. --- _______, Jane! The Hong Kong University has offered me a scholarship.--- Great! When are you going?A. So whatB. Guess whatC. What forD. What if2. Doctor Zhang, an honest expert on _______ subject, will give us a lecture on nation-wide water shortage _______ next Friday.A. the, /B. the; theC. a; /D. a; the3. --- Please do me a favor — _______ my friend John to Youth Club at 7:30 tonight.--- With pleasure.A. to inviteB. invitingC. inviteD. invited4. Luckily, all the passengers were reported _______ the air crash which happened last month in Bali.A. to surviveB. to have survivedC. having survivedD. to have been survived5. Mr. Chen donated the property to the Hope Project, with one condition _______ he could be allowed to choosethe site of the school.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. when6. --- There must be dozens of clues to the identity of the thief, but I can’t f ind any.--- Keep looking. _______ is sure to turn up.A. OneB. ItC. ThatD. He7. The Shanghai health department _______ the N7H9 virus on March 10, but reported the virus to the nationalhealth department 12 days later.A. conveyedB. consultedC. confirmedD. convinced8. We were lucky enough to be invited to Hengdian and had a chance to watch the workman prepare the _______.A. signB. sightC. sceneD. view9. Marie witnessed everything but it is amazing that she _______ say nothing about the murder.A. canB. mayC. mustD. should10. A good student should recognized his own weaknesses, have control over his mood and know how to _______the best in himself.A. bring outB. bring upC. bring aboutD. bring in11. City authorities in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, ordered on Sunday that unban residents kill all theirpoultry (家禽) and livestock, _______ public health.A. in spite ofB. regardless ofC. on account ofD. in face of12. It is announced that the most delicious cake in the world _______ this Sunday. Would you please come andenjoy it then?A. is being madeB. is to makeC. will be madeD. has been made13. Kate says she doesn’t want to go abroad for further study, but I fancy it is _______ sour grapes.A. merelyB. rarelyC. nearlyD. hardly14. We climbed to the top of the Tai Mountain, _______ I found everything small all over the world.A. from whichB. on whereC. on whichD. from where15. A crowded floating restaurant boat loaded with _______ guests sank in the Tigris River in central Baghdadlate on Thursday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others missing.A. dozens ofB. dozen ofC. two dozens ofD. two dozens16. They are regularly sent booklets about personal safety, but they barely read them, _______ they have so muchpaperwork to deal with.A. whileB. ifC. thoughD. as17. With increasing stretches of the country’s coastal water severely polluted, _______ measures are required tocontrol offshore activities, especially offshore projects.A. urgentB. universalC. absoluteD. advanced18. The boy asked his mother _______ that made the grass come up so green out of the black earth?A. how was itB. how it wasC. what it wasD. what was it19. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said, Japan should reflect on its history and think seriously about howto _______ its neighbors.A. get away withB. get along withC. get behind withD. get over with20. --- Where should I put the Chinese vase, Tom?--- _______. Beside the TV? No I think right here would be better.A. Do as you pleaseB. It doesn’t matter to meC. Let me seeD. It makes no difference第二节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
2020年杭州市萧山第二高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年杭州市萧山第二高级中学高三英语模拟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 Fall 2020 Cookbooks Worth Your Time (and Money)Be My GuestFrom Priya Basil, this book is a self-reflection on how food and the act of serving it are used to express love and support. Basil reflects on some of her earliest memories of food and how it affected her upbringing and relationship with her parents. Now a parent herself, she centers food in her book's exploration of that change of identity.EastFrom Guardian columnist Meera Sodha comes a cookbook centered on vegetables. The book features recipes that cover a variety of Asian cuisines. Sodha showcases the diversity of vegetarian cooking with dishes like eggplant larb mushroom bao, Singapore noodles and so much more.I Cook in ColorA follow-up from her first cookbook My Two Souths, Asha Gomez focuses on the rainbow of vegetables to create desserts and cross-cultural dishes that associate cooking traditions of her mother's Keralite kitchen and Gomez's travel experiences.Time to EatIf you're a fan of The Great British Baking Show and Nadiya Hussain's Netflix series, you'll be just as excited for the American release of this book of time-saving tips for home cooks on a budget. It's a book to go to for inspiration that doesn't involve countless hours of sweating over a hot stove.1.What can we learn about the author ofBe My Guest?A.She had a bad relationship with her parents.B.She began to cook food in her early childhood.C.She considers food a means of expressing affection.D.She explores in the book how to be a grandparent.2.What do theEastandI Cook in Colorhave in common?A.They offer recipes about Asian cuisines.B.They center on cooking vegetables.C.They are the author's first cookbooks.D.They are based on the author's travel experiences.3.Which book can you refer toif you just have limited time for cooking?A.Be My Guest.B.East.C.I Cook in Color.D.Time to Eat.BThe far side of the moonis a strange and wild region, quite different from the familiar and mostly smooth face we see nightly from our planet. Soon this rough space will have even stranger features: it will be crowded with radio telescopes.Astronomers are planning to make the moon's distant side our newest and best window on the cosmic(宇宙的) dark ages, a mysterious era hiding early marks of stars and galaxies. Our universe was not always filled with stars. About 380,000 years after the big bang, the universe cooled, and the first atoms of hydrogen formed. Gigantic hydrogen clouds soon filled the universe. But for a few hundred million years, everything remained dark, without stars. Then came the cosmic dawn: the first stars flickered, galaxies came into existence and slowly the universe's largescale structure took shape.The seeds of this structure must have been present in the darkage hydrogen clouds, but the era has been impossible toprobeusing optical(光学的) telescopes—there was no light. And although this hydrogen produced longwavelength(or lowfrequency) radio emissions,radio telescopes on Earth have found it nearly impossible to detect them. Our atmosphere either blocks or disturbs these faint signals; those that get through are drowned out by humanity's radio noise.Scientists have dreamed for decades of studying the cosmic dark ages from the moon's far side. Now multiple space agencies plan lunar missions carrying radiowavedetecting instruments—some within the next three years—and astronomers' dreams are set to become reality.“If I were to design an ideal place to do lowfrequency radio astronomy, I would have to build the moon,”says astrophysicist Jack Burns of the University of Colorado Boulder. “We are just now finally getting to the place where we're actually going to be putting these telescopes down on the moon in the next few years.”4. What's the purpose of building radio telescopes on the moon?A To research the big bang. B. To discover unknown stars.C. To study the cosmic dark ages.D. To observe the far side of the moon.5. What does the underlined word “probe” in Paragraph 3 possibly mean?A. Explore.B. Evaluate.C. Produce.D. Predict.6. Hydrogen radio emissions can't be detected on Earth because ________．A. there was no light in the dark agesB. they cannot possibly get through our atmosphereC. gigantic hydrogen clouds no longer fill the universeD. radio signals on Earth cause too much interference7. What can we infer from theunderlined sentence in the last paragraph?A. Scientists have to rebuild the moon.B. We will finally get to the moon's distant side.C. The moon is a perfect place to set up radio telescopes.D. A favorable research environment will be found on the moon.CA young female athlete in thePhilippinesrecently won many gold medals during a sports meet despite not having proper running shoes. Rhea Ballos, an 11-year-old student ofSalvationElementary Schoolin Balason,Iloilo, wasonly wearing bandages around her feet when she competed at the Iloilo Schools Sports Meet.Facebook user Valenzuela posted pictures of the girl with her feet wrapped in bandages bearing the famous Nike logo. Ballos even wrote the word “NIKE” on the sides of her “shoe” to complete the “Nike running shoes” look. The bandages were tightly wrapped around her feet, creating a thin protective layer against the track. While she was actually barefoot during the races, she was still able to defeat her competitors who all more proper footwear intended for running,According to the post, Ballos bagged the top awards in the 400-meter dash, the 800-meter run, and the 1500-meter run in the girls' categories in the inter school sporting event held in Iloilo, central Philippines.When pictures of her “Nike” footwear become popular, Flipinos on social media praised her. Many noted that instead of falling into self-pity, she was even able to make light of the situation by drawing the Nike logo on her “running shoes”. Some of the commenters of Valenzuela's post expressed how the girl deserved to be recognized by Nike and that the brand should actually give her a new pair of real Nike shoes. Others started getting in touchwith the American sports brand, as well as local basketball specialty store Titan 22.It did not take long for Titan co-founder and Alaska Aces head coach Jeffrey Cariaso to take notice of Ballos' outstanding achievement. Cariaso immediately made an effort to get in touch with the young track runner. The seven-time PBA champion has since talked to the student as well as her coaches in an apparent bid to help her out.8. Why did Ballos wear bandages around her feet to compete?A. She couldn't afford to buy shoes.B. She wished to be noticed by Nike.C. She wanted to draw public's attention.D. She thought it fashionable and unique.9. What's people's attitude to Ballos' story?A. Surprised.B. Confused.C. Favorable.D. Doubtful.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Ballos will be recognized by Nike.B. Ballos will be probably helped by Cariaso.C. Ballos is bound to win more champions.D. Ballos will become a great basketball player.11. Which of the following can best describe Ballos?A. Shy and lucky.B. Kind and brave.C. Clever and outstanding.D. Gifted and optimistic.DThe idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes (纷争) and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution (内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some youngpeople, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”12. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A. Warned.B. Criticized.C. Touched.D. Amused.13. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?A. Improvements in living conditions.B. Growing pressure from family and social life.C. Increasing material possessions from families.D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.14. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group?A. Understanding.B. Intolerant.C.Supportive.D. Unclear.15. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?A. They never really drop their responsibilities.B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D. They would rather escape than take challenges.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届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020届杭州二中滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUnique LighthousesAugust 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, AustraliaThe Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, GreeceThe Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USAThe Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the KimptonLighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USAThe Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.1. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.C. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.D. To stress the importance of light.2. Of the following lighthouses, which is the oldest?A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.B. Lighthouse of Chania.C. Key West Lighthouse.D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.3. What do the listed lighthouses have in common?A. They are all located in the USA.B. They have becometourist attractions.C. They offer accommodation to visitors.D. They are good spots to watch the sunrise.BIsraeli Paintings—Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman will hold a personal show named "Flock of Sheep" from November 26 to December 20 at the China National Art Museum On show are 550 colourful oil paintings of sheep heads.His works have been on show inthe Metropolitan Museum in New York and Tate Gallery in London over the past 30 years.Time: 9: 00 a.m.—4: 00 p.m., November 26—December 20.Place: China National Art Museum, 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6401-2252Russian Ballet—The Kremlin Ballet from Russia will perform two immortal classical ballets—"Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker"—at the Beijing Beizhan Theatre. Set up in 1990, the theatre has a number of first-class ballet dancers. Most of their performances are classical.Time: 7: 15 p.m., December 5 and 6 ("Swan Lake"); 7: 15 p.m., December 7 ("The Nutcracker")Place: Beizhan Theatre, Xiwai Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6605-3388Folk Concert—The Central Conservatory of Music will hold a folk concert in memory of the late musician Situ Huacheng.On the programme are many popular folks such as "Moon Night on the Bamboo Tower", "Celebrating Harvest", "Deep and Lasting Friendship", "Golden Snake Dances Wildly" and "Children's Holiday".Time: 7: 30 p.m., November 25.Place: Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng District, Beijing.Tel: 6605-58124.If a child is very fond of dancing, his parents should take him to ________.A.China National Art MuseumB.Beizhan TheatreC.Beijing Concert HallD.1 Wusi Dajie5.Menashe Kadishman is well known for painting ________.A.deerB.birdsC.sheepD.flowers6.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The folk concert will last three days.B.The ballet "The Nutcracker" will be put on once.C.The Israeli paintings will be on show for a month.D.China National Art Museum lies in Xicheng District.7.If you dial the telephone number 6605-3388 on Dec. 8, you can ________.A.go to the folk concertB.visit the Art MuseumC.watch the balletD.none of the aboveCWhen the COVID-19 hit and supermarket shelves were empty, Chris Hall and Stefanny Lowey decided they no longer wanted to rely on others for food. The couple, who live on Pender Island in BritishColumbia, Canada, decided to start a year-long challenge where they wouldn't buy a single thing to eat. Instead they would grow, raise or catch everything—right down to sugar, salt and flour. Now, five months in, they say the challenge has changed their lives.Chris, 38, said, “It has always been something that we have wanted to do. We have had a garden and grown vegetables for a long time already. When the COVID-19 hit, it gave us that extra push that we needed to do it. We were both out of work when we started, and with the reality check of grocery stores running out of items, it gave us even more motivation to see if we could look after ourselves.”The pair spent the months before building a house for chickens, ducks and turkey as well as studying as much as possible to figure out where they would get all the things they needed. Chris adds, “We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms, process our Stevia plants, and harvest salt from the ocean. We spent a lot of time reading and studying online to figure out all the things we were going to need to do.”Now after five months, they both feel its been going well but Chris admits the first few weeks were difficult.“The first three weeks were very challenging as our bodies adjusted to cutting out coffee, wine and sugar all on the same day,” he says. “After three weeks our energy levels balanced out and our wishes reduced and now we feel great.” Now February has ended. As they come through winter, they feel positive about continuing with this way of living, with their challenge officially ending in August.8. Why did the pair decide to produce foods on their own?A. They were isolated by Pender Island.B. They couldn't afford to buy them because they were out of work.C. They believed it's good for their health.D. They could hardly buy them in shops.9. Which words can be used to describe the couple?A. Rich and generous.B. Helpful and positive.C. Optimistic and self-dependent.D. Motivated and brave.10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Their challenge may last about eleven months in total.B. They were discouraged by the difficulty at first.C. They had difficulty because they wanted more.D. They couldn't adjust their bodies to the hard work after three weeks.11. In which column may you read such a passage?A. Sports.B. Agriculture.C. Lifestyle.D. Business.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 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 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届杭州市余杭区第二高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020届杭州市余杭区第二高级中学高三英语模拟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ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CA satellite is about to demonstrate a new way of capturing space junk with magnets for the first time. With the frequency of space launches dramatically increasing in recent years, the potential for a disastrous collision above Earth is continually growing. Now, Japanese orbital clean-up company Astroscale is testing a potential solution.The firm's End-of-Life Services by Astroscale demonstration mission is scheduled to lift off on 20 March aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. It consists of two spacecraft: a smal “client” satellite and a larger “servicer” satellite, or “chaser”. The smaller satellite is equipped with a magnetic (磁力的) plate which allows the chaser todock withit.The two stacked spacecraft will perform three tests once in orbit, each of which will involve the servicer satellite releasing and then recapturing the client satellite. The first test will be the simplest, with the client satellite drifting a short distance away and then being recaptured. In the second test, the servicer satellite will set the client satellite tumbling before catching up with it and matching its motion to grab it.Finally, if those two tests go well, the chaser will live up to its name by letting the client satellite float a few hundred metres away before finding it and attaching to it. All of these tests will be performed autonomously, with little to no human input once they are set in motion.“These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before in space - they are very different to, say, an astronaut controlling a robotic arm on the International Space Station,” says Jason Forshaw at AstroscaleUK.“This is more of an autonomous mission.” At the end of the tests, both spacecraft will burn up in Earth's atmosphere.If companies wanted to use this capability, they would have to attach a magnetic plate to their satellites so they could be captured later. Because of the growing space garbage problem, many countries now require firms to have a way to bring back their satellites once they run out of fuel or fail, so this could be a fairly simple likely plan,Forshaw says. Right now, each chaser can only nab one satellite, but Astroscale is working on a version that could drag three or four out of orbit at once.8. Which of the following can replace the underlined word "dock with" in Paragraph 2?A. Deal with.B. Keep up with.C. Join together.D. Crash.9. Why many countries now require firms to have a way to bring back their satellites?A. Because of the growing space waste problem.B. Because the frequency of space launches are dramatically increasing.C. Because they can earn large profits from it.D. Because Astroscale has found a new method of capturing the space garbage.10. What will Astroscale do to solve the space junk problem?A. An astronaut controls a robotic arm on the International Space to capture the “client” satellite.B. Through a magnetic plate remotely controlled by humans on the ground to catch the “client” satellite.C. Finding the "client "satellite and attaching to it with a magnetic plate automatically.D. Tumbling to match the motion of “client satellite the drag three or four satellites out of its orbit into atmosphere.11. What can we infer from the passage?A. People will bum the space junk up in Earth's atmosphere in the future.B. Japan andRussiawill conduct space debris cleanup experiment together.C. These kinds of demonstrations have never been done before.D. The demonstration mission will be divided into three phases.DI have a memory of being about five years old, picking up a beautiful grilled(烧烤的）cheese sandwich made for me by my hard —working mother and turning it over to see that theother side was burned. Suddenly what I thought was the perfect sandwich was not so perfect. Mom had tried to hide that fact from me. There was no question; I ate it anyway without complaining. However, that moment has stuck in my mind for many years. Now, at the age of 43 as a mother of two children and as a biology professor where I am routinely the "academic mother" of hundreds of students every year,I find that I believe inThe Grilled Cheese Principle.Here is what I mean Making a grilled cheese sandwich is easy right? But when I think of how many burned grilled cheese sandwiches I have eaten, or I have made myself, I realize that most of the grilled cheese sandwiches I have knownhave had at least one burned side. The thing is that although it is a ly easy thing to make, I can also easily lose focus, and before long the sandwich is burned. For my mother, the first side was usually perfect and the second side got burned due to her being distracted. For me,I have tended to burn the first side,but then I more carefully monitor the second side.Either way,the grilled cheese sandwich suffers because it has not been given the attention it deservesSo, I have learned that even the simplest task deserves my full attention. When I am multi-tasking, I am doing none of the tasks well. And when I allow myself to be distracted, I am not in the present moment — not paying attention to the small details of living or enjoying the processSo now, I believe the best way to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich is to make only one at a time and give it my full attention.12. How did the writer react to the sandwich with burned side?A. She ate it with some complaintsB. She showed no interest.C. She thought it was still perfectD. She was deeply impressed with it13. What doesThe Grilled Cheese Principlemean?A. Even simple things deserve full attentionB. Losing focus makes the sandwich burnedC. Self-made sandwiches are always burnedD. we should make only one sandwich at a time14. Which of the following can we infer from the passage?A. Everything cannot be done well without full attentionB. Moms always like to lie to kids when they have done something wrongC. We can lose focus more easily when we do easy things.D. Multi-tasking can be an obstacle to the achievement of tasks.15. What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Nothing is perfectB. Learn to appreciate the burned sandwichesC. Devote yourself to one thing at a time.D. Never do multi-tasks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届杭州第二中学滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020届杭州第二中学滨江校区高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Entering a bike race.B. Offering vital help.C. Doing unimportant things.D. Playing the leading role.2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A. Its main character is perfect.B. It is a female-led science fiction.C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?A. Serious and abstract.B. Simple and practical.C. Creative and well-organized.D. Inspiring and interesting.BRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9% of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make most plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.4. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.5. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.6. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.7. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.CMy sister Alice and I have been trying to get people tostop dropping cigarette（香烟）butts（烟头）for seven years. One day, we were walking in our hometown and saw hundreds of cigarette butts on the ground. They made the town look so ugly that we decided to start a group to make people dropping butts. We called it “No Butts About It”.At first, we drew pictures with “The Earth is not your ashtray（烟灰缸）”written on them. We put the pictures around our hometown—in parks, by beaches, and along roads. We wanted to make people understand that dropping butts hurts the environment. Most smokers don’t think that dropping butts hurts the Earth. But it does, and all rubbish does!Later, we wrote to companies and asked them for money to help us. We used the money to buy ashtrays to give to smokers. We wanted smokers to carry the ashtrays with them so they didn’t have to drop butts.At the moment, we are trying to get cigarette companies to put an ashtray in each pack of cigarettes. Some companies want to do it. Many people have started to join our group since it began. Today there are 45 other “No Butts About It” groups inAmerica.Now there even groups inEngland,Australia, andIndia! Many newspapers have written about my sister and me over the last seven years. And we have won many prizes for what we do. But we are not interested in prizes. We just want to make the Earth a better and cleaner place for animals, plants and people.One day, it will be.8. What did the writer think about the cigarette butts in the first place?A. They made the town smelly.B. They made the town unhealthy.C. They made the town dirty.D. They made the town poor.9. What does the writer do with the cigarette butts?A. Give ashtrays to the smokers.B. Stop people buying cigarettes.C. Pick up the cigarette butts.D. Win prizes for starting groups.10. From the passage we can know that _____.A. no companies wanted to give money to themB. The writer believes that the Earth will be a better and cleaner placeC. There are only 45”No Butts About It”D. The writer likes to be on newspapers and win prizes211. Which is the best tittle for the passage?A. Save our Town From Cigarette Butts.B. Buy Yourself An Ashtray.C. Cigarette Butts Also Destroy Other Countries.D. No Butts Prize.DMedha Gupta sometimes felt worried about making the 20-minute walk from the corner where the school bus dropped her off to her home in Herndon -especially during the colder months in winter.Her mother, Divya Gupta had a suggestion: write an app. Shewas half-kidding,but Medha didn't take the challenge lightly. So she set out to work.The result was Safe Travel, an app designed by Medha to help walkers feel more secure when travelling alone. Using the iPhone, a person can program it to send a warning to someone he or she trusts if he or she fails to arrive at a destination within a certain time.It was the first iOS app that Medha had created. While she didn't think much would come from the project, her effort caught the eye of judges for the annual Congressional App. Challenge, who selected her as the winner for Virginia's 10th District.The App Challenge is designed to encourage students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math by experimenting with coding and computer science. Winning students are invited lo attend a reception on Capitol Hill in April and also received $250 in Amazon Web Service credits.Medha said it took her about 40 hours to design, program and test the app. As for her next app? Medha's not certain. She temporarily has her app-development ambitionson holdbecause she's busy teaching herself artificial intelligence to help deal with improper words on Facebook. Yes,she knows that there are teams of engineers probably doing the same thing. But she figures it can't hurt her own part, too.“If we see something wrong with the world, we should do something about it,” she said. “After all, the only one stopping us from doing something is ourselves. ”12. Why did Medha Gupta feel worried?A. It took a long time to walk home.B. It was difficult to write an app.C. It was colder than ever in winter.D. It was unsafe to walk home alone.13. What is Medha's attitude to her mother's challenge?A. Serious.B. Casual.C. Uncertain.D. Indifferent.14. What does the underlined phrase “on hold” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Developed.B. Delayed.C. Achieved.D. Satisfied.15. What's the main idea of the text?A. Medha signed up for the App Challenge.B. Medha designed Safe Travel successfully.C. An app Safe Travel guides walkers home.D. The App Challenge directs students to choose careers.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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2020年浙江省杭州二中高考英语模拟试卷（6月份）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分7.5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．1．（1.5分）What happened to Rob？A．His arm was injuredB．He cut himself．C．He was hurt at work．2．（1.5分）Why is the man late？A．The road is being repaired．B．He took a long way around．C．His car was stuck in flood．3．（1.5分）What can we infer from the conversation？A．The man is new to the country．B．The woman's mother tongue is not English．C．The woman speaks English as well as a native speaker．4．（1.5分）Who turned down the job？A．The professor．B．The consultant．C．The accountant．5．（1.5分）How much should the man pay for the fax machine？A．﹩289．B．﹩300．C．﹩359．第二节（共5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．6．（3分）（1）What are the speakers mainly discussing？A．Natural gas．B．Air pollution．C．Traffic jams．（2）What does the woman suggest doing？A．Making use of natural gas．B．Taking public transportation．C．Warning people of the problem．7．（3分）（1）Where does the conversation probably take place？A．In a classroom．B．On the road．C．At a canteen．（2）What is the man's problem？A．He can't find his classroom．B．He gets low grades in sociology．C．He can't get along well with James Smith．8．（4.5分）（1）Where most probably are the speakers？A．In New Orleans．B．In New York．C．In Tokyo．（2）What company does the man work with？A．A trading company．B．A newspaper．C．A bookstore．（3）How long did the woman stay in Tokyo last time？A．Two years．B．A month．C．A week．9．（6分）（1）Why doesn't the man choose Computer Science？A．He isn't interested in it．B．The teacher is strict．C．Some assignments are dull．（2）What subject does the woman suggest the man take？A．English．B．Geography．C．History．（3）What does the man think of Physics？A．Boring．B．Easy．C．Attractive．（4）What subjects does the man take eventually？A．Chemistry，Maths，History and Biology．B．Maths，English，Geography and Physics．C．Geography，English，Biology and Physics．10．（6分）（1）When do children attend kindergarten in Canada？A．At age 4．B．At age 5．C．At age 6．（2）How many grades are there in a junior high school？A．4．B．3．C．2．（3）How long does the school year of a university last？A．From early June to Mid﹣May．B．From early September to Mid﹣May．C．From Mid﹣September to end of April．（4）What do we know about Canadian education system？A．It puts emphasis on students' needs．B．The government offers free college education．C．The students have a summer holiday and a winter holiday．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分25.0分）第一节（共3小题；每小题7.5分，满分25.0分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项11．（7.5分）Six years ago at the age of 35，I suddenly decided I wanted to learn the cello（大提琴）．Straight away I rented an instrument and appeared before Wendell Margrave，professor of musical instruction．"You can be as good as you want to be，" Margrave said rather mysteriously．Then he entered my name in book：10 am，Tuesday．Tuesday followed Tuesday，and soon it was spring．Thus began my voyage out of ignorance and into the dream．It was a happy time．I was again becoming something new，and no longer trapped as the same person．Surely the most terrible recognition of middle life is that we are past changing．We do what we can already do．The cello was something I couldn't do．Yet each Tuesday this became less and less true．Riding home on the bus one snowy night and learning the score of Mozarts C﹣Major Quintet，I felt the page burst into music in my hands．I could by then more or less read a score，and was humming（哼唱）the cello line，when suddenly all five parts came together harmonically in my head．The fellow sitting opposite stared．I met his glance with tears，actually hearing the music in my head for the first time．Could he hear it too，perhaps？No，he got off at the next stop．As the years slipped by，my daughter grew up，playing the piano well．My goal was that she and I would one day perform together．I also wanted to perform in public with and for my peers，and to be secretly envied．I continued to play，to perform，but it is not the same．As good as I wanted to be，I am as good as I'm going to get．It is good enough．（1）From the first two paragraphs，we can learn that．A．the author went to a cello lesson every TuesdayB．the author bought a cello after he decided to learn itC．the author already knew some cello basicsD．Margrave was a famous but mysterious professor（2）The author writes that "it was a happy time" in Paragraph 3 mainly because．A．he used to feel very bored with his unchallenging lifeB．it was beautiful to be able to hear the music in his mindC．Professor Margrave made learning the cello very easy for himD．he enjoyed the feelings of growth and getting closer to his dream（3）The purpose of the article is mainly to．A．show the author's deep gratitude to his cello tutorB．advise readers on how to improve their cello skillsC．encourage readers that it's never too late to pursue their dreamsD．describe the author's incredible efforts to overcome difficulties12．（7.5分）As a child，visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat．I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny，nor the bird shows entertaining．Feeding time for seals was less painful，but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus．And I hated circuses，especially the animal acts﹣men teasing lions，girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football．I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural，achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty．Happily，circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct，and zoos have definitely evolved．When my children were young，I occasionally took them to our local zoo．The elephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors．Each cage had a sign which listed the animal's name and where it came from．But，back then，there was little information included about the environmental challenges they faced．As a result，environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos．"Animals belong in the wild，" is a common and understandable complaint．But what do the animals themselves prefer？Generally speaking，zoo animals have a longer life．But﹣﹣you may protest﹣﹣they are not free．What？Free to be hunted and killed，free to die of hunger or thirst？Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn't so bad．Not that such conditions are acceptable in modem zoos，due to the work of BIAZA，the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums．These days every zoo requires BLAZA's approval to operate，and the association sets the standards，observes conditions in zoos and develops animal﹣research programmes．Consequently，today，most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos，live in large，comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well﹣trained，knowledgeable and caring zoo employees．Of course it's no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn't always possible．Meanwhile，why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself？（1）From Paragraph 2，we can guess that the writer believes circus animals．A．should have been placed in zoosB．were not treated well by their trainersC．were not as intelligent as those in zoosD．had much shorter lives than those in the wild（2）Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer probably agree with？A．Zoo animals should be freed into the wild．B．Zoos are more popular now than in the past．C．Zoo animals are more restricted than in the pastD．Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals．（3）What is the best title for the text？A．Zoos Are ImprovingB．Zoos or Circuses？C．Closing Down CircusesD．Life of Animals13．（10分）I live in an area where most parents would rather cut back on personal bobbies for themselves than stop paying for their children's activities．Music lessons，horseback riding，summer camps，sports teams﹣the list goes on and on．Often，so do the costs．And even if the money is not there，some parents find a way．I know people who have borrowed from family and run up their credit cards to pay for all the stuff they believe their children just cannot miss．"The experiences we thought kids had to have before high school has moved down to junior high and now elementary，" said William Doherty，a professor of family studies and director of the marriage and family therapy program at the University of Minnesota．"Soon，we'll be talking about leadership opportunities for babies．"Somehow，not offering our children every possible opportunity "feels like bad parenting，" said Wendy Mogel，a clinical psychologist．But in an effort to give their children everything．some parents end up not just using up financial resources，but also their own emotional energy．"A lot of parents are exhausted by their own overparenting，" said Bryan Caplan，an economics professor at George Mason University．"They make so many sacrifices and are so stressed out by driving around so much that they explode at kids for changing the radio station．""Its easy to take a look at the more successful kids and assume that all the activities are why they are more successful，" Professor Caplan said．But research doesn't bear that out．On a recent National Public Radioprogram，Steven D．Levitt，a professor of economics at the University of Chicago，said he and another economist could find no evidence that that sort of parental choices could be correlated at all with academic success．（1）What can we infer from William Doherty's argument？A．Kids need to experience so many activities at a young age．B．Kids should seize leadership opportunities when they were babies．C．Kids are taking part in extracurricular activities at a much younger age．D．Kids should take part in extracurricular activities before elementary school．（2）Why do parents offer their children so many lessons according to Wendy Mogel？A．They want to show off their love to their children．B．They think that is the kind of life their children want to live．C．They want to be good parents and be responsible for their children．D．They believe the lessons can help their children achieve academic success．（3）What does the underlined phrase "bear that out" in the last paragraph mean？A．Prove．B．Deny．C．Examine．D．Understand．（4）What is the bad effect of offering children too many extracurricular activities？A．The children may make no sacrifice．B．The parents may get extremely tired．C．The parents may ask too much of their children．D．The children may not be successful in the future．第二节（共1小题：每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项．14．（10分）Steps to write a good essayIf you ask many people，they will probably say that writing a research paper is challenging．（1）Firstly，choose a topic that you are interested in or a topic you are curious about，which will motivate you to do the necessary research on it．Meanwhile，for helpful and reliable sources of information，the library is the best resource．Use books，published articles，journals，newspapers and magazines to research your chosen topic．（2）Color code them by topic，and use different﹣colored highlighters to mark the details so you can find each topic easily．Every time you note something down，write the bibliographical（书目的）information，including the author，the book title，page numbers used，volume number，publisher's name and date of publication．After in﹣depth research，you can go on to write an outline．With all the notes and important information you've gathered，determine where each topic fits．（3）Finishing the outline，you can begin the first draft．（4）You can do more research if you feel like you're lacking information．This is only the first draft，so you can still make changes as you go on．Once you reread your first draft over and over and make the necessary changes you feel you should make，it is time to write your final draft．Make sure that all the vital information is included and that your writing makes sense and has a steady and natural flow all throughout．（5）At last，read the final version as many times as you want and even ask a friend or professor to read it too．A．Then，do the research．B．Next，be organized with your notes．C．Simply note which parts will be the beginning，middle and end．D．Once the question has been answered，you can begin constructing your essay．E．Indeed，it requires thorough research and needs a few basic tips for it to be less challenging．F．This is the part where you put more details into the paper so people can read it and actually understand it．G．Check the spelling and grammatical errors，and every source you used is listed in the paper's bibliography．第三部分：英语知识用（共两节，满分30分）第一节完形填空（共20个小思：每小思15分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最住选项15．（30分）For hours I had been traveling up the Nile Valley，from Luxor to Cairo，on a train jammed with Egypt's working Poor．At 1 a．m．I reached Cairo and took a taxi to Tahrir Square，the city's center．The tax（1）me off across the street from Hardee's．Just as I was about to open the restaurant door，two street （2）pounced on me with cries for（3）．In my broken Arabic I asked when they had last eaten﹣﹣about 16 hours ago，they said．I asked them to wait while I went inside．Since I was traveling on a（4）budget and was even（5）meals on occasion，part of me（6）the children's hunger．But mostly，the children reminded me how （7）I really was．I ordered two hamburgers for the boys．Then （8）my remaining stinginess （小气），I bought them one of Hardee's delicious，big chocolate chip cookies．I brought the food out，and as they took the （9），they （10）me with 30 seconds of nonstop blessings．After they finished，I （11）the bag and pulled out the cookie，extending it for them to take．Both boys fell（12），and then tears welled up in their eyes as they （13）this was too much．They （14）the cookie six times．I knelt down beside them，（15）their eyes，and amazed at what was before me：two destitute （一无所有的）boys asked（16）for what they needed，（17）to take a crumb（一点，少量）more．On the seventh （18），after a long and silent pause，they held out their hands and took the cookie．I had seen many （19）in Egypt﹣﹣the Pyramids，the Aswan High Dam，the Valley of the Kings，the treasures of King Tut．But it was this（20）outside Hardee's that left me truly awestruck，for here two little boys taught me a lesson I've long remembered：an awareness of my spiritual poverty and a desire for a softer heart．（1）A．dropped B．threw C．got D．sent（2）A．adults B．children C．women D．men（3）A．souvenirs B．water C．money D．food（4）A．free B．balanced C．tight D．loose（5）A．skipping B．taking C．preventing D．forgetting（6）A．brought up B．accounted for C．identified with D．lived with（7）A．rich B．sensitive C．honest D．gentle（8）A．demanding B．resisting C．keeping D．overcoming（9）A．cookies B．chocolate C．burgers D．chips（10）A．shared B．showered C．confirmed D．accompanied（11）A．reached into B．held to C．looked for D．put aside（12）A．sick B．vacant C．asleep D．silent（13）A．insisted B．declared C．decided D．accepted（14）A．asked B．refused C．suggested D．returned（15）A．watched out B．appealed to C．looked into D．glared at（16）A．almost B．mainly C．rarely D．only（17）A．unwilling B．unexpected C．unhappy D．unbelievable（18）A．discussion B．attempt C．trial D．request（19）A．challenges B．achievements C．wonders D．changes（20）A．reaction B．phenomenon C．mission D．scene非选择题部分第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分15分）第二节（共1小题：每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处域入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式．16．（15分）Imagine staring up and seeing a high wall of rock．You take a deep breath and start climbing．You put your hands，feet and knees into small holes and cracks （1）the rock and slowly make your way to the top．As you go higher your body gets tired，but you keep climbing．You seek （2）（forget）about the pain and the fear until you reach the top．While rock climbing is （3）extreme sport，most people use ropes and a harness （背带）to stay safe．The ropes will catch you if you fall．（4）others，like 31﹣year﹣old US climber Alex，make rock climbing even（5）（crazy）．He climbed it without ropes，a harness，or even a helmet．If he （6）（slip）and fallen，he would have died．Not everyone （7）does rock climbing is as crazy as Alex．Many a person （8）（do）it safely，or on special indoor walls．It is a great way to build strength．According to The Huffington Post，working out the best way to climb up a wall also helps you develop your problem﹣solving skills．But Alex says most（9）（climb）do it for the same reason．"I think the sport makes you powerful，" he said．"（10）（overcome）your own fears all the time helps deal well with life's other challenges．"第四部分写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）17．（15分）假定你是李华．你的英国网友David来信说他即将参加汉语水平考试（Chinese Proficiency Test），对此他感到非常紧张．请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：1．表示安慰；2．备考建议；3．你的祝愿．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．第二节读后续写（满分25分）18．（25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．Alan and the other campers sat around the fire chewing meat chops．It would be Alan's first night in a tent，and he was excited but a little nervous．As they ate，the conservation officer spoke．"Much of the wildlife in this area comes out only at night．So after supper，let's start a night watch．V olunteers will take turns to stay down here by the fire，away from the tents．Those who take part will get a chance to see a world that many of you never knew existed．"Alan's stomach tightened．"Isn't it dangerous？" someone asked．"No，it's quite safe，" the officer said．"There are no dangerous animals this close to Cape Town Any volunteers？"A tough﹣looking kid with red hair muttered something about needing a good night's sleep．Another boyspoke up．"I'll take a shift．" The kid who'd sat next to Alan on the bus volunteered．Alan sat tight．Then one of the girls raised her hand with a giggle．Alan frowned．If a girl could do it，he could，too．He volunteered．A few more kids raised their hands，and then the officer explained，"This is how it works．When the restof you go to bed，the first watcher takes his or her place by the fire．The duty of watcher is to keep the fire going gently．After thirty minutes，he or she wakes the next person．" Alan heard his voice asking．"Are you sure it's absolutely safe？" The officer looked at him．"Well，nothing is absolutely safe．Crossing the roadisn't absolutely safe．But the danger is minimal．We wouldn't have taken you here otherwise．Do you still want to volunteer？"Alan nodded but felt uneasy．Sleeping in a tent with other campers had sounded OK，but the idea of being alone in the night made him tremble．Earlier that day，the officer had challenged the campers to spot animal tracks along the river．That was fun．But beingalone in the dark was not．Alan's flashlight was already fading to a dim glow because he had used it too often．Looking around，Alan thought he saw a large bird swooping（俯冲）and wondered if it was an owl．He had seen small paw prints in the sand by the river．Was the owl hunting for the creature that had made them？Paragraph 1Then Alan heard something making a noise in the darkness．_____________Paragraph 2The next morning，the officer asked for reports．____________。