湖北武汉2019高三二月调研测试-英语(word版)

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武汉市届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题word版

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制本试题卷共8页，72题。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1. 答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

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；每小题分，满分分）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. £ .B. £ .C. £ .答案是C。

1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?A. At a flower shop.B. On a hill.C. In a garden.2. What will the man probably do?A. Co outside.B. Read a magazine.C. Listen to a program.3. How does the girl usually get back to school?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By taxi.4. What do we know about the woman speaker?A. She’s strict.B. She’s regretful.C. She’s caring.5. What is the man speaker doing?A. Making a suggestion.B. Doing housework.C. Leaning a skill.第二节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）听下面5段对话或独白。

湖北省武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题word版(含答案)

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

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。

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语精彩试题word版(含问题详解)

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制2018.2.22 本试题卷共8页，72题。

全卷满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

★祝考试顺利★注意事项：1. 答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.18.C. £ 9.15.答案是C。

湖北省武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试参考答案第一部分听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 ACBBA 6-10 CCABA 11-15 CBACB 16-20 BAACB第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）A 篇：21-23 DCB B 篇：24-27 BBDDC 篇：28-31 ADACD 篇：32-35 ABCA第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 GBFCD第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 CBADA 46-50 DCBAC 51-55 DBAAC 56-60 BDDBC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. rarest 62. possibly 63. rules 64. a 65. suggests66. official 67. are required 68. ranging 69. at 70. but(also)第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）There may be two mainly reasons for the popularity of English in China in recent year: the economic(经济main years的)reform and the open policy. With the development of international trade and co-operation, English as thean international language play a more and more important role. The demand for people known English is increasing.plays knowingThe labor market needs you to do business with foreign companies, to open foreign markets, and to learn to use up themadvanced technology from abroad. They are also needed to participate ∧international affairs. University studentsinwho English level is high are easily employed and well pay. This encourages people to learn English.whose paid第二节书面表达（满分25分）Dear Chris,Traditionally, getting together is very important for Chinese families, especially when he Spring Festival is coming. Undoubtedly, people living in or outside their hometown, home or abroad, will eagerly hurry home before the day at all cost, and flood to work or school after that, for which Spring Festival travel rush comes into sight spectacularly.The Spring Festival travel rush lasts for over one month. During the rush, what impresses you most is its huge scale. In every corner of China 3 billion passengers pour in or pour out by train, by airplane, by bus or by car. For public transportation, people can reserve tickets online efficiently and effectively.All in all, if you need to know more, just come to China to experience personally.Yours,Li Hua第 1 页（共 1 页）。

2019-2020学年武汉中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年武汉中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 anight, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1.What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?fort.B.Security.C.Price.D.Location.2.Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A.Yellow Hostel.B.Hostel Alessandro Palace.C.Youth Station Hostel.D.Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.3.What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A.It gets noisy at night.B.Its staff is too talkative.C.It charges for Wi-Fi.D.It’s inconveniently located.BIt was once considered an important status symbol ---but having a home phone is increasingly seen asa white elephant. New figures show that one in five households no longer bother with a landline（固定电话），and almost a third of those that do never actually use it.The vast majority of people who still have a home phone ——72 percent ——say they only have it because it is part of their broadband package.But that's not the only reason to desert the home phone - 20 percent of those surveyed said that they were fed up with the number of cold calls and would-be scammers（诈骗者）.Digital media expert Dr. Elinor Carmi said there was a generational and social divide in phone use. She explained："If you,re young and have the mobility to go outside, you would rely on a mobile phone. But if you are older, disabled and perhaps poorer, our research shows you're more likely to use a landline. If you are richer, you will have access to more smart devices --- a smart TV, smartphone or laptop. But the poorer you are --- or if you are older, your use of these devices is more limited.”Last year, research from regulator Ofcom found that the amount of time spent on landline calls annually in theUKhad halved over just six years, to 54 billion minutes. The new study also showed that more than a quarter of households have decided to find a broadband provider that does not charge for their unused landline, but only six percent have done so.4. The underlined part “ a white elephant" in Paragraph 1 probably refers to something that isA. costly but effectiveB. useful and beautifulC. expensive but uselessD. cheap and necessary5. What's the main reason why some people still have a home phone?A. Their broadband package contains it.B. Their family can only afford to use it.C. They are used to using a home phone.D. They consider it an important status symbol.6. Which of the following is more likely to use a landline?A. A young adventurer.B. An old poor gardener.C. An outdoor photographer.D. A famous indoor designer.7. What's the best title of the text?A. End of the landline?B. Fed up with cold calls?C. The history of phonesD. Different choices of phonesCMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters(水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作), and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.8. What seemed to be the TV directors’ initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited.B. They were surprised.C. They were worried.D. They were uninterested.9. What is special about the garden?A. Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B. The grass grew faster than common grass.C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D. Underground water was used for the plants.10. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph?A. We got blisters on our hands.B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famous.D. The project would be finished.11. How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Regretful.DGlobally, people use roofs to dry out food, do their laundry and sleep. In Belfast, where we're based, there's a culture of enjoying looking down on the city from up high, because it's in a valley. But because we were a conflict area for a long time,many people didn't want to live, work or hang out in the city, and our roofs cape has been neglected.Rooftop projects can be as big or as small as you want. They can be used as social or cultural spaces, for green or blue public facilities. But it's not just about commercial opportunities; it can be as simple as an individual turning his/her city balcony into a mini garden or vegetable patch. It's not just about doing it on a rooftop because it's “cool”.It's about giving up the deep-rooted thought that roofs are off limits and embracing their challenges as opportunities. That can make a huge difference. For instance, we're helping turn the rooftop car park of a city central shopping centre into an outdoor space for employees, due to restrictions they now face indoors because of COVID-19.Using rooftops creatively allows us to cope with many of the challenges faced by cities today--be those environmental, social, technological, or cultural. At the moment,we're being forced to rethink how we use public spaces due to COVID-19. With lots of restrictions on enclosed areas, we should be acknowledging rooftops alternatives.For example,Rotterdam recently hosted a play that took place across its rooftops. Each roof lit up and hosted a different part of the drama, while residents sat and watched, listening to the action through headphones. Are there any challenges? Rain is one. Also is health and safety. But there are creative and practical solutions to all the barriers we face. In fact,the challenges are what make rooftops so exciting----because they give you even more opportunities to be creative and solve problems. It is always a matter of trial and error.12. What can we learn about rooftops in the first two paragraphs?A. People enjoy getting together on rooftops.B. People can use rooftops to their own advantage.C. Rooftops are made good use of by locals in Belfast.D. Rooftops projects were launched for commercial reasons.13. How can rooftops benefit people in their life?A. Rooftops can be adapted to car parks.B. Rooftops help solve environmental problems.C. Rooftops can provide space for work and play.D. People can exchange their thoughts on rooftops.14. What will be possibly mentioned after the last paragraph?A. The new challenges of the future.B. Reasons for building rooftop projects.C. Exciting development of rooftop projects.D. Solutions to the challenges we are facing now.15. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To introduce rooftop projects in Belfast.B. To encourage people to start rooftop projects.C. To analyze the current situation of rooftop projects.D. To offer suggestions on long-term city development.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。

湖北省武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题听力原文

湖北省武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题听力原文Test 1M: Excuse me. I’d like to buy some flowers for my friend.W: Let me see, these fresh roses are very nice.Test 2M: Hi, Maria. What are you up to?W: Not much. I’m just reading a magazine.M: Uh huh… Can I turn on the radio?W: Sure, go ahead.Test 3W: I took the wrong bus again! I wasted all afternoon trying to get back to school. Why did they cancel the No 15 Bus?M: The new bus schedule is confusing at first. But why didn’t you call me to ride you back? Or just took a taxi?Test 4W: You’ll never guess what my mother did! She took my cellphone.M: Why would she do a thing like that?W: She said she wanted to teach me a lesson. I always complain wasting too much time on the net.But I never did a thing about it.Text 5W: My housemate is really messy. She always leaves a mess and won’t do any housework.M: You’d better point it out to her or just learn to live with it.Text 6M: Why are you late, Alice?W: Sorry, Mr. Harrison. I missed my train.M: How come?W: Because I left home a little late.M: Did you get up late or something?W: No. My aunt called me at the last minute.M: Tell her not to call you in the morning.W: I will, Mr. Harrison. I’m really sorry for being late.M: If you are l ate again, I can’t let you pass this class.W: Oh, please.Text 7M: Hi, Linda, would you like to get away from the city and come to Lake Benjamin with my family next week?W: I’d love to. Do I need anything?M: Well, the first thing is a sleeping bag and a tent.W: I don’t get it. What do I need them for?M: For sleeping in, of course.W: Do you mean this is a camping trip?M: That’s right. So you need an extra set of warm clothes.W: Why do I need those? It’s the middle of summer.M: Just in case it rains or suddenly turns cold.W: Good thinking.Text 8M: And do you find it hard to make your housekeeping money go around?W: Yeah, you’re absolutely right. I’m losing ground all the time because the prices go up and up and up. It’s beyond reason.M: Mmm. What do you think has gone up most lately?W: Well, meat of course.M: Mmm. What about fish?W: Fish is just as dear or perhaps even dearer than meat. And we have to buy sausages and eggs.Eggs are a little bit cheaper because of the time of the year, but bacon is very dear.M: What about things like butter and cheese?W: Cheese is very dear indeed. Butter and tea have come down a little. We’d rather not buy instant coffee which doesn’t agree with most of us. I used to buy ordinary coffee, but now it’s so expensive.Text 9W: Could you give me something for the pain? I didn't get to sleep until three o'clock this morning.M: Aspirin is the strongest medicine I can give you without a prescription.W: That isn't strong enough, and I don't have an appointment with my dentist until next week. M: Who is your dentist?W: Dr. Williams.M: Doesn't he have his office on the corner?W: Yes, he does.M: Are you a regular patient?W: Yes.M: Oh. Then I can call him if you like. Dr. Williams will give me a pain prescription over the phone.W: I'd appreciate that very much. Do you think that he'll still be in his office?M: Sure. It's only four-thirty. He should be there until five.W: Good.M: Too bad you can't get an appointment sooner.W: I know. Dr. Williams is always booked up though.M: In the meantime, be careful not to eat or drink anything too hot or too cold.W: I really don't feel like eating or drinking anything at all.M: Well, I'll give Dr. Williams a call and we'll see what we can do for you.Text 10It is really difficult for American university students to develop good health habits, but many students do manage to live a very healthy lifestyle.Most schools offer plenty of opportunity for exercise through organized teams or classes in yoga, soccer, volleyball and other fitness activities, or by providing recreation centers where students can exercise, swim, work out or play different sports.Finding healthy food to eat in the schools can be more of a challenge. However, as American society becomes more educated and concerned about health problems, even some fast food restaurants offer healthy alternatives such as salads, soups and low-fat sandwiches.There are strict restrictions on smoking in most schools too. In addition, schools usually include a student health center where students can seek medical attention. This is really a bonus for the students, because a simple doctor’s appointment can cost a hundre d dollars, and a short hospital stay will cost thousands.。

2019-2020学年武汉市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年武汉市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.• Paulinskill Valley TrailCheck out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.•AlaHele MakalaeOn theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,• TheCheaha RouteThis ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.• The Whitefish TrailFamous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors. The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape, from glassy lakes to green mountains.1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A. In Autumn.B. All year round.C. On early mornings.D. On sunny days.2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A. The Whitefish Trail.B. Ala Hele Makalae.C. Paulinskill Valley Trail.D. TheCheaha Route.3. What's the common feature of the four routes?A. They are full of challenges.B. Various route options are offered.C. They have beautiful scenery.D. Different species can be found there.BFor fishermen and sailors in the seaside town of Shangpan in Linhai, Zhejiang province, where recently 12 stranded（搁浅的）whales were found, it is not unusual to spot whales or dolphins in the sea — they would always call them haizi, or “son of the ocean”. And if the local fishermen spot such intelligent sea creatures in need, they will save them from danger without hesitation.In the recent rescue of melon-headed whales, they tried their best to help as a 37-second video of a young man sleeping in the water holding a whale soon went viral online, with netizens applauding his constant efforts and caring heart in trying to keep the whale alive. “The melon-headed whale knew I was trying to save it and would be more cooperative and wouldn’t move.” said Lu Wenhui, a 21-year-old diver from Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park, who held up the whale’s head so it could breathe easily. Lu had been staying in the water for 10 hours by 4 a.m. Wednesday after coming for the rescue work on Tuesday, when the stranded whales were first spotted.“Whales are mammals and need to breathe in air — that’s why I had to hold its head, to ensure it could breathe smoothly the whole time,” Lu said. The stranded whales, after the struggling of being transported, were worn out when they arrived at the fish farm and might have drowned if they were left unattended.The reason why the whales were stranded is still not clear. And these stranded whales were returned to the ocean because they are not adapted to artificial breeding environments on land.4. What do local fishermen usually do after finding haizi in danger?A. Ignore them.B. Feed them.C. Transport them.D. Protect them.5. Why does the author describe Lu’s rescue work?A. To introduce the whales in detail.B. To voice his views on the diver.C. To praise the efforts made by rescuers.D. To explain the value of the whales.6. What can we say about the melon-headed whales according to the text?A. They are rarely seen by locals.B. They are used to breathing in the sea.C. They aren’t suited to artificial surroundings.D. They are fond of swimming near the seaside.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Melon-headed Whales Were StrandedB. Rescuers Went All out to Help WhalesC. Fishermen Transported Stranded WhalesD. Witnesses Voiced Opinions on Rescue WorkCBefore moving to Stokholm, I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move. However, I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learnedwas so very wrong. There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.The first is fika. A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends. Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others. Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends.I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly. I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me. However, Swedish people are not rude. Instead, they practice being logom, which means “just enough”.The winters can be very dark and cold, so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted. Since the weather has been fine, I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm. Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking, which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air. Though it has been very tiring to get used to, it also has made me feel better about all of the kardemummabullar that I have been eating!I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move to countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be. You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn, you will have a great experience.8. What do we know about fika?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a way to balance life and work.C. It is all about drinking coffee.D. It is a Swedish social tradition.9. What does the author think of Swedish people?A. They are friendly.B. They seem a bit cold.C. They appear really rude.D. They are interested in other's life.10. Why does the author like walking?A. It is fun and not very tiring.B. It is good exercise on cold days.C It allows her to enjoy sunny days. D. It gives her the chance to eat the local food.11. What's the author's advice for students going abroad?A. Be confident.B. Be careful.C. Be open- minded.D. Be hard- working.DBrain cells work to actively forget memories during a specific period of sleep. When we sleep our brains clear out the memories we’ve made while we’re awake, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. Forgetting is an active process, explained the authors of the study published in the journal Science. But less is known about this process during the different periods of sleep.They found that during the rapid eye movement (REM ) sleep period — or active sleep when we are thought to dream — special nerve cells appear to actively contribute to forgetting. What are known as melanin-concentrating hormone-producing (MCH) neurons (神经元) sit in the hypothalamus (下丘脑): a part of the brain which helps with a range of functions such as sleep, appetite and emotions. Past research has suggested these cells help to control REM sleep patterns: activating the MCH neurons increasing time spentin this period, while preventingthemreducing changes into this period.The scientists looked at MCH cells in mice, and found 52.8 percent were active during REM sleep, compared with 35 percent when the mice were awake. Study co-author Thomas Kilduff, director of the Center for Neuroscience at SRI International, told Newsweek the team was surprised to find that mice performed better on learning and memory tasks when the MCH cells were prevented. “This result suggests that activation of the MCH neurons may affect memory — that is, MCH neurons may facilitate forgetting,” Kilduff explained.When asked what motivated the study, Kilduff said, “We hope the work could deepen our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding the neural basis of learning and memory is a huge area of neuroscience research because of its effects on our everyday lives, as well as diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Prior to this work, no one suspected that MCH neurons had anything to do with forgetting,” said Kilduff.12. What can we infer from paragraph 1?A. Forgetting is a passive process.B. The forgetting process is known to us.C. Some memories are forgotten while we are awake.D. Certain memories are removed while we are asleep.13. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. REM sleep patterns.B. Past researches.C. MCH neurons.D. A range of functions.14. Why did Kilduff’s team conduct the research?A. To publish the study in the journal Science.B. To know more about Alzheimer’s disease.C. To contribute to human’s forgetting.D. To explore our everyday lives.15. What can we know about MCH?A. MCH cells takes control of REM sleep patterns .B. MCH neurons may disturb memory consolidation.C. MCH neurons have nothing to do with forgetting.D. MCH cells help mice performing better on learning.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。

湖北省武汉市2019届高中毕业班二月调研测试英语试题

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制2019.2. 26★祝考试顺利★第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

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2019年湖北高三二模英语试卷(八校联考)-学生用卷

2019年湖北高三二模英语试卷（八校联考）-学生用卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）1、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模（A篇）第21~23题6分Sydney Street Art Walking TourYou can get a much richer experience by taking a 2-hour walking tour in the company of artists and designers who can explain the stories behind the work. Wander through the streets of Sydney and discover its rich culture of graffiti, muralism, and tagging, while learning about the artists. Meet, and get insight from, local characters and toast the experience with an included craft beer.Sydney Bondi Beach Walking TourExperience the sun, sand and surf at Australia's most popular beach, with this 1.5-hour walking tour of Bondi Beach. See where the famous Bondi Rescue TV show is filmed and learn how Bondi Beach became a hotspot for tourists, surfers and famous people. Along the way, admire the Bondi Aboriginal rock art sites; pose for photos by the Bondi Pavilion.Sydney Vivid Light Walking TourMake the most of Vivid Light, Sydney's spectacular light festival, with this small group walking tour. Over the course of 2 hours, your local guide will lead you through the city's open-air gallery of light equipment, stopping at celebrated works. Learn about the rich pasts of Circular Quay and The Rocks as you make your way through these historic neighborhoods.Opera House Guided Backstage TourGet a unique experience of Opera House on a backstage tour for the performing arts. Your guide shares stories about the real-life dramas behind the curtain and well-known history. Go behind the scenes to see parts of the opera house normally reserved for staff and performers. Wrap up this fascinating morning tour by sitting down with your companions for a full Australian breakfast in the Green Room, where performers relax before going onstage.(1) Who can help you if you want to appreciate the street art?A. Your guide.B. Local people.C. Artists and designers.D. Art students.(2) What can you do on the Opera House Guided Backstage Tour?A. Enjoy interesting stories.B. Admire the rock art sites.C. Watch the famous TV show.D. Meet well-known performers.(3) Which tour is better experienced during the night?A. Sydney Street Art Walking Tour.B. Sydney Bondi Beach Walking Tour.C. Sydney Vivid Light Walking Tour.D. Opera House Guided Backstage Tour.2、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模（B篇）第24~27题8分2020年福建漳州高三一模第24~27题8分Every year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as "Birdman", takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchman's daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks（鸟群） of lesser white-fronted geese（小白额雁）through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.To help raise funds and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. "It's a disaster, " he said. "My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story."(1) Why does "Birdman" always fly to the sky on his aircraft?A. To observe geese along their migration routes.B. To follow geese through safe migration paths.C. To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.D. To guide geese fly safely during the migration.(2) What do we know about "Birdman"?A. He is a nature lover.B. He is a bird watcher.C. He is a volunteer pilot.D. He is a bird hunter.(3) What does Moullec often take photos in his flights for?A. Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.B. Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.C. Describing his experiences with flying birds.D. Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.(4) What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly.B. Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing.C. Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate.D. Birdman Protects Birds From Hunters.3、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模（C篇）第28~31题8分2019~2020学年广东深圳罗湖区深圳罗湖外语学校高中部高二上学期期中（A篇）第16~19题8分A woman grasped her phone to her heart the way a minister might hold a Bible. She was anxious to take a picture of a bunch of flowers that sat not 10 feet away, but first she had to get through a crowd of others pushing to do the same. The cause of this was Bouquets to Art, one of the most popular annual events at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. For the 34th year, artists were asked to create flower bunches that respond to pieces of art on display, from ancient carvings to contemporary sculptures. It's time to take a photo to post on Instagram, but to the point that it has become a problem.In recent years, the de Young received more than a thousand complaints from people who felt that cell phones had ruined their experience. In fact, institutions of fine art around the world face similar problems as the desire to take photographs becomes a huge draw for museums as well as something that upsets someof their visitors. So the de Young responded with a kind of compromise: carving out "photo free" hours during the exhibition's six-day run.One common complaint in the ongoing debates over the effect of social media on museum culture is that people seem to be missing out on experiences because they are so busy collecting evidence of them. A recent study in the journal Psychological Science suggests there is some truth to this; it found that people who took photos of an exhibit rather than simply observing it had a harder time remembering what they saw. But the issue is complicated for the professionals running museums. Linda Butler, the de Young's head of marketing, communications and visitor experience, acknowledges that not everyone wants a museum to be "a photo- taking playland". Yet a lot of other people do, and she thinks that the de Young is in no position to judge that one motivation for buying a $28 ticket is more valid than another. "If we removed social media and photography", she says, "we would risk becoming less popular". If this is a battle, signs indicate that the pro-phone crowd（亲手机人群） has already won.(1) What were the crowd eager to do in Paragraph 1?A. To hold a Bible.B. To admire flowers.C. To take a photo.D. To see the exhibition.(2) How did the de Young respond to the complaints?A. By setting periods without photo-taking.B. By making the exhibition free of charge.C. By compromising with other institutions.D. By giving extra time to take photos freely.(3) What can we infer about the use of social media in museums according to the recent study?A. It uncovers the truth.B. It accumulates evidence.C. It causes complaints.D. It plays a negative role.(4) Which of the following may Linda Butler support?A. Catering to visitors.B. Reducing admission prices.C. Reserving judgement in public.D. Banning social media and photography.4、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模（D篇）第32~35题8分In 2015, a man named Nigel Richards memorized 386, 000 words in the entire French Scramble Dictionary in just nine weeks. However, he does not speak French. Richards' impressive feat is a useful example to show how artificial intelligence works—real AI. Both of Richard and AI take in massive amounts of data to achieve goals with unlimited memory and superman accuracy in a certain field.The potential applications for AI are extremely exciting. Because AIcan TAL#NBSP outperform humans at routine tasks—provided the task is in one field with a lot of data—it is technically capable of replacing hundreds of millions of white and blue collar jobs in the next 15 years or so.But not every job will be replaced by AI. In fact, four types of jobs are not at risk at all. First, there are creative jobs. AI needs to be given a goal to optimize. It cannot invent, like scientists, novelists and artists can. Second, the complex, strategic jobs—executives, diplomats, economists—go well beyond the AI limitation of single-field and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.Are you worried that these three types of jobs won't employ as many people as AI will replace? Not to worry, as the fourth type is much larger: jobs where emotions are needed, such as teachers, nannies and doctors. These jobs require compassion, trust and sympathy—which AI does not have. And even if AI tried to fake it, nobody would want a robot telling them they have cancer, or a robot to babysit their children.So there will still be jobs in the age of AI. The key then must be retraining the workforce so people can do them. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide funds, but also of corporations and those who benefit most.(1) What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To mention Nigel's feat.C. To stress the importance of good memory.D. To suggest humans go beyond AI in memory.(2) Which of the following best explains "outperform" underlined in paragraph 2?A. be superior toB. be equal toC. be similar toD. be related to(3) Which of the following jobs is the most likely to be replaced?A. The writer.B. The shop assistant.C. The babysitter.D. The psychologist.(4) What does the text suggest people do about job replacement of AI?A. Limit the application of AI to a certain degree.B. Get more support from the government.C. Apply for the donation from companies.D. Upgrade themselves all the time.二、七选五（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）5、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模第36~40题10分A recent survey shows that roughly 85 percent of people feel physical symptoms ofstress.1, and they will help you feel more energetic tomorrow:●Double your chewsChewing is a super-important part of the digestion process. Chewing makes it easier for your body to break down food and turn it into energy. The most proper number of chews per bite isunclear.2. It will be easy for your body to break down the food and store energy.●Drink one less cup of coffeeAlthough caffeine in coffee blocks your brain from receiving adenosine, which causes tiredness, it doesn't stop your body from producing it. So once the caffeine disappears, it's the buildup of adenosine that causes you to crash and reach for more caffeine, creating a bad circle.3, but drinking less coffee can help you feel more energetic over the long term.●Take a few deep breathsBy not breathing deeply enough, you end up sending a signal to your nervous system that increases your anxiety even further. Changing your breathing habits by taking a few long, slow breaths throughout the day reduces the stress response while energizing your cells.4: Simply breathe in through your nose for a count of three and out through your mouth for a count of three. Repeat as necessary.●5Take some time to reflect on the positive by writing down three things that went smoothly during your day or just items you feel grateful for. This exercise can prepare your mind for what's going right in your life, hitting the brakes on stress increases while helping to protect your energy reserves.A. Set down what went well todayB. Try an exercise to achieve thisC. Reflect on your day sometimesD. Reducing your reliance on it sounds scaryE. Take a look at the small changes you can make todayF. Shallow breathing is one of the annoying side effects of stressG. However, it's been suggested that 25 to 40 times will be beneficial三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）6、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模第41~60题30分Recently I met a guy named Leonard Gilbert on a trip. Leonard is the kind of people you could pass on the street and never1but he is, in my view, a very special personwho2recognition.Leo lives in a3rural area, so when his wife had cancer several years ago, Leo was faced with a four-and-a-half-hour drive to where she could be treated.That4lots of expense for meals, fuel, hotels and so on. But in the end the cancer took his wife5.Evidently Leo was very6by his wife's passing, but he was also very angry, for he realized other people were facing the same sorts of7. Rather than giving money to charities, what he did was start to throw8.Every other Saturday evening, there is a party in Leo's garage. Neighbours, friends and relatives come and bring snacks and drinks; many bring9, there is music and dancing, and at some point during the evening Leo10 a family he has found who are having difficulties11the cost of supporting a cancer patientundergoing12far from home. Then a honey-jar is passed around and the money13, every cent of it, goes14to that family. The people at the party have a good time. The family15that someone, probably someone they have never met knows what they are going throughand16enough to help.Leo's17to help the families of other cancer patients was born out of his grief but, from the perspective of those who have received the money, it is an act of love. Hispersonal18has resulted in an act of kindness that honoursthe19of the wife he has lost. Wouldn't it be nice if we had more people in the world like Leonard Gilbert? I'm glad I met Leo. He makes the worlda20place.A. knowB. noticeC. forgetD. loveA. requiresB. needsC. deservesD. avoidsA. convenientB. peacefulC. remoteD. nearbyA. meantB. spentC. showedD. reducedA. otherwiseB. insteadC. somehowD. anywayA. strickenB. shockedC. pleasedD. mournedA. happinessB. hardshipsC. cancersD. expensesA. coinsB. honeyC. medicineD. partiesA. jarsB. cardsC. instrumentsD. flowersA. tells aboutB. argues aboutC. comments onD. chats aboutA. cuttingB. meetingC. increasingD. calculatingA. charitiesB. depressionC. treatmentD. supportA. savedB. paidC. owedD. collectedA. partlyB. exactlyC. properlyD. directlyA. understandsB. pretendsC. ignoresD. confirmsA. earnsB. caresC. strugglesD. plansA. demandB. motivationC. expectationD. considerationA. donationB. opinionC. lossD. beliefA. cancerB. memoryC. wishD. recoveryA. betterB. worseC. more peacefulD. more terrible四、语法填空（本大题共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）7、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模（八校联考）第61~70题15分2019~2020学年广东深圳福田区深圳市高级中学高中部高二下学期期中第56~65题15分2019~2020学年3月四川成都双流区棠湖中学高三下学期月考第61~70题15分For the first time in 94 years, the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours, allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.About 3, 000 lucky visitors received free tickets from the government,among1was Zhang Zhifu, a 77-year-old public security volunteer. It's a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work. "It is2（true）an honor to be granted this special privilege." Zhang said.To guarantee the3（safe）of the palace, festivalorganizers4（plan）this year's Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles. It's a fascinating event for visitors toabsorb5（they） in the festive atmosphere in the museum. Discussion of the Palace Museum's new look lit up social media following Tuesday's display.Since he became director of the Palace Museum, ShanJixiang6（bring）many changes to theworld's7（large）royal complex（建筑群）. Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional8（treasure）come alive again. "9matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have, but how close they are10people's daily lives." he said.五、短文改错（本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）8、【来源】 2019年湖北高三二模第71~80题10分假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试题word版

武汉市2019届高中毕业生二月调研测试英语试卷武汉市教育科学研究院命制本试题卷共8页，72题。

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2019-2020学年武汉第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年武汉第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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.BNostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr.Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "34. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.5. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.6. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C. The bad memories that always stick around you.D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.7. What's the best title of the passage?A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.D. There are many times when we like to recall.CDid you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs".By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studiesthat even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we have internalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no to someone else?The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run intopeople with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!8. What do we know about two- year- olds?A. They understand well.B. They often say no to others.C. They think logically.D. They don't do all they're told.9. What effect does saying no have on children?A. They lose all their dreams.B. They aren't easy to succeed.C. They don't make mistakes.D. They never say yes to others.10. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?A. Tolerant.B. Disapproving.C. Favorable.D. Carefree.11. What is the text?A. A how-to guide.B. A survey report.C. An opinion essay.D. A short story.DNewspapers in Great Britainvarygreatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.The London newspaper that is best known outside Great Britain is probably the Times. It began in 1785, and has a high reputation for believable news and serious opinions on the news. It calls itself an independent paper, which means that it does not give its support to a particular political party. Its leading articles give the opinions of the editors, not those of the owners of the paper.Letters to the editor are printed in the newspaper. These parts of the Times are always interesting. Most of the letters are serious subjects. But from time to time there will be long letters on the subject which is not at all serious, perhaps on a new fashion of dress, or the bad manners of the young people, compared with manners of thirty years ago.12. If you want to get pleasure, please buy yourself _________.A. a serious newspaperB. foreign newspaperC. any independent paperD. a popular newspaper13. The Times has been famous to outside Great Britain for ________ years.A. 19B. 85C. 236D. 22914. The Times is an independent paper because ________.A. it supports no political partiesB. it is not controlled by the British GovernmentC. it gives special support to all the political parties.D. the editor’s opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper15. The underlined word “vary” in the passage probably means “_________”.A. improveB. compete with each otherC. are differentD. keep in touch with each other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。