广东省中山市2020届高考英语一轮复习模拟试题(1)含答案

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广东省2020届高三英语模拟考试试题一含解析

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。
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Lecture-related events which are free and open to the public will be held in the National Gallery of Art. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Registration is not required. Don't miss an event!
3. What is special about Lecture Four?
A. It involves several lecturers.B. It takes place every two years.
C. It is related to the origin of art.D. It is presented by an Italian expert.
广东省2020届高三英语模拟考试试题（一）（含解析）
本试卷10页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
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2020届广东省中山市第一中学高三英语一模试卷及答案

2020届广东省中山市第一中学高三英语一模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 S 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 S 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. 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 nosharks, there is no refund.1.Which of the following isTRUEabout 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.What is most likely to happen according to the advertisement?A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the trip.B.you are out of breath deep down in the sea.C.you are hurt by a shark while diving there,D.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving.3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is ________A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBWhat is the secret of happiness? A new study finds that happiness comes from exercise. People who exercise actively bring themselves happiness equal to earning an extra $25,000 ayear.Instead of recording extra hours at work in hopes of getting a raise, maybe you should hit the gym instead, as it could make you just as happy as that extra money. An interesting new study, published in the Lancet, found that people who are physically active have a greater sense of well—being than those who are inactive-and that active individuals feel as good as inactive people who earn $ 25,000 more per year.Researchers from Oxford and Yale Universities used data gathered from more than 1.2milion Americans. They were asked, “How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past30 days. for example, due to stress, depression, or emotional problems?” Participants were also asked about their exercise habits and were able to choose from 75 diverse physical activities, including doing housework and childcare, running, weightlifting, and cycling. The researchers found that people who exercise regularly feel bad for an average of 35 days per year, while inactive people feel bad for an additional 18 days.All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden. Social physical activities（that is to say, team sports such as football, basketball, etc）had an even more positive effect, which can best help people relax mind.It is possible for some to get too much exercise. From Business Insider'sreport on the study. “The mental health of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who weren't particularly physically active.” The ideal amount seems to be three to five training sessions per week. lasting 30 to 60 minutes each.But the conclusion should be that any amount helps, so don't stress about hitting that perfect balance: “All exercise types were associated with a lower mental health burden than not exercising.”4. The question asked in Paragraph one is meant to ______.A. introduce the researchersB. tell the secretC. draw a conclusionD. lead to the topic5. Which exercise below can help us relax mind most effectively?A. RunningB. Walking alone.C. Playing footballD. Keeping fit in the gym.6. According to the passage, the following are true EXCEPT that ______.A. people who exercise actively may feel bad for about 35 days per year.B. The more exercise you take, the higher mental health burden you will get.C. overdoing exercising will do harm to people's mental health.D. doing exercise is better than not doing it.7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Exercise can bring as much pleasure as an income rise.B. The secret of happiness has nothing to do with wealth.C. Choosing the right form of exercise is of vital importance.D. The key to keep young is to exercise regularly.CHave you ever thrown a camel? Camels are large and heavy animals so it would be hard to throw. But in the French-speaking Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, “to throw a camel” is a way of saying “to make a spelling mistake”.In the past, a phrase like that was not accepted by the French government as an official French term. But recently, the French Ministry of Culture worked on a new kind of dictionary that accepts the idea that many people outside of France speak the language. The language has changed over time and is different in places like Ivory Coast in West Africa or Quebec in Cana-da, compared to how it is in ParisA new online dictionary, called the French speakers’ dictionary, includes new French words from around the world. It was released on March 18—just in time for International French Speaker’s Day on March 20.Supporters say the new Internet dictionary is more democratic than earlier French dictionaries that only showed the way highly educated French people spoke. The new dictionary includes unofficial words like “pourriel”,which means an unwanted email if you are in Canada. It is a word based on “courriel”, which just means an email.French President Emmanuel Macron proposed the idea of the dictionary in 2018. It now contains about 600.000 terms, Roselyne Bachelot is the French Culture Minister. She said the dictionary is not just for France's 67 million citizens, but for the 300 million French speakers worldwide.The aim, supporters say, is to recognize the way language changes. Words and expressions included in the dictionary come from over 50 countries—even from the United States Some people in the southern U. S. state of Louisiana speak French.People can see the dictionary on a website or with an app. Users can also send in new words they think should be included. Official dictionaries produced by the French Academy in Paris were first published hundreds of years ago and are regularly updated.8. What do we mean if we say a man “throws a camel” in French?A. He talks big.B. He is very strong.C. He makes a joke.D. He misspells a word.9. What is the purpose of the publication date of the new online dictionary?A. To celebrate an event.B. To honor foreign users.C. To draw more attention.D. To meet an urgent need.10. Where does the word “pourriel” come from?A. French.B. An email.C. A holiday.D. Canada.11. What can people do with the new dictionary?A. Update it regularly.B. Recommend new words to it.C. Change the meaning of its words.D. Regard it as an official dictionary.DInAsia, there are special competitions where kites have complex designs and are fitted with instruments that make musical sounds as the wind blows through them. Although all kites have a similar structure (结构), they are widely different in size and shape. Kite-fighting competitions are also held, in which competitors use their kites to attack and bring down their opponents’ (对手) kites or cut their strings (线).For more than 15 years, the Big Wind Kite Factory has been giving kite-making and kite-flying classes for the children on an island inHawaii. In its kite-making lessons, students can make kites in as little as 20 minutes! Children as young as four years old can learn how to fly a kite. Jonathan Socher and his wife Daphne started the kite factory in 1980. Their kites are made of nylon (尼龙). Their designs are Hawaiian themes created by Daphne.The designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges and then fastened directly onto the kite. The kite that is used to give lessons is a regular diamond kite with a rainbow pattern. The difference between this kite and the ones they make during the lessons is that it is a two-string controllable kite. Big Wind employees fly the kite and for a few minutes show students how pulling on one line and then on the other controls the direction the kite goes in. Then the controls are given to the students.Jonathan insists that it is not necessary to make a huge impressive kite to have fun making and flying kites. Even the simplest structure can work, and can give hours of fun. Go on, give it a try!12. Which of the following is true according to the text?A. A hot knife is used to iron the nylon.B. Children never fly kites on their own in flying lessons.C. Kite strings must not be cut in kite-fighting competitions.D. Daphne designs kites for the Big Wind Kite Factory.13. What is different about the kite used for flying lessons?A. It has two strings.B. It is simple in design.C. It has a rainbow pattern.D. It is shaped like a diamond.14. According to Jonathan,what do you need to have fun with kites?A. A large kite.B. Any type of kite.C. A complex structure.D. A kite that impresses others.15. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.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届广东省中山市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案

2020届广东省中山市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMany workers have had no choice but to adapt to working from home in recent months since offices shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic (新冠疫情). And the noisy situation and endless housework may result in a terrible emotion. A new option is waiting foryou. That is WFH: work from a hotel.Hotel FigueroA special program titled Work Perks aims to reposition some of 94-year-old Hotel Figuero’s 268 rooms as day-use offices.According to Managing Director Connie Wang, the set-up launched in June and is a great opportunity to get out of their houses with high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited printing privileges and free parking. The 350-square-foot rooms sell for $ 129 per day, with an option to extend to an overnight stay for an additional $ 20.The WytheA boutique hotel in Brooklyn. The hotel recently announced a partnership with co-working office space company Industrious through which it is recycling 13 second-story guest rooms to serve as offices for up to four people.Each of the rooms has a small outdoor platform, and dogs are welcome. Pricing starts at $ 200 and goes up to $ 275, depending on how many people use the space.The SawyerThe Sawyer, in Sacramento, California, is offering pool cabanas (更衣室) for use as outdoor offices, complete with fast Wi-Fi, free parking and catered lunch for $ 150 per day.HotelsByDayYannis Moati founded HotelsByDay back in 2015. That company has grown to include more than 1,500 hotels, and has seen a significant increase in the number of inquiries for day-use bookings lately.Moati said the current situation will force hotels to upgrade themselves to stay alive, and he predicted that offering rooms for day-use only is one of the directions they will go.1.How much should one pay for a 24-hour stay in Hotel Figuero?A.$ 129.B.$ 149.C.$ 150.D.$ 200.2.Which hotel allows pets in?A.The Wythe.B.The Sawyer.C.HotelsByDay.D.Hotel Figuero.3.What do we know about Yannis Moati?A.He started a program titledWork Perks.B.He has upgraded at least 1,500 rooms.C.He usually predicts everything correctly.D.He is optimistic about the WFH trend.BChimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now, the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures, experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings, including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back. The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes. The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication. Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing, and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them. Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start, or to develop, such as “move closer,” and “change play”. Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning. and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as identifying what the gesture means, they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words, and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,” explained the researchers. “In great apes, there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals, but this is far less clear in their natural communication. ”4. Chimps slap the objects to____________.A. tell others to stop what they are doingB. ask others chimps to join themC. gather other chimps to move closerD. encourage interactions to start5. What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A. Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B. Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C. Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D. Chimps’earliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.6. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By examining differences.C By making comparisons. D. By following time order.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B. Human Children and ChimpsC. Getting the Chimps Trained for LanguageD. Translating the Sign Language of ChimpsCDengue is a very painful illness spread by mosquitoes. In severe cases, dengue can even be deadly. Dengue is a serious disease affecting people in around 120 countries. It can cause high fevers, headaches, and severe pain. It’s caused by a virus spread by bites from mosquitoes. Therefore, dengue is more common in warm areas. Every year, roughly 390 million people get dengue, and as many as 25,000 die from it.Now scientists seem to have found a way to protect humans from dengue by first protecting mosquitoes. Dengue fever is caused by a virus. Though it may seem strange to think of it this way, the mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus are also infected with it. But the virus doesn’t seem to hurt the mosquitoes.Wolbachia is a kind of bacteria commonly found in many insects. In some insects, Wolbachia can keep some viruses fromduplicatingthemselves, which is how viruses grow inside a body. Wolbachia isn’t naturally found in mosquitoes. But by infecting these mosquitoes with Wolbachia, scientists can keep the mosquitoes from catching the dengue virus. Even better, the young mosquitoes coming from the eggs of the infected mosquitoes also carry Wolbachia.Researchers working with the World Mosquito Program (WMP) ran a 27-month study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. They split a 10-square-mile area up into 24 smaller areas. In half of the areas, the scientists did nothing. In the other half, they set out containers of eggs from mosquitoes that had Wolbachia. They did this every two weeks for just 4 to 6 months.Ten months later, 80% of the mosquitoes in the treated areas carried Wolbachia. The researchers report thenumber of dengue cases in the treated areas was reduced by 77% and that the number of people needing hospital care for dengue dropped by 86%.Because the results of the experiment were so good, the WHO has placed Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggs in all parts of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas. The WHO says that within a year, their efforts will protect 2.5 million people against dengue and that their efforts will be turned into a program that can be repeated worldwide.8. What kind of disease is dengue?A. It is likely to cause death.B. It causes no pain but fevers.C. It happens less often in hot areas.D. It hurts both people and mosquitoes.9. The underlined word “duplicating” in paragraph 3 most probably means “________”.A. worsening the harm ofB. expanding the size ofC. increasing forces ofD. making copies of10. What can be inferred about the method from the figures listed in paragraph 5?A. Its wide use.B. Its effectiveness.C. Its complexity.D.Its easy operation.11. What’s the WHO’s attitude towards the method?A. Ambiguous.B. Positive.C. Tolerant.D. Skeptical.DGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block outdisease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king ofEnglandin 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor inEuropelived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, king ofFrance, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the merit(优点) of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.12. The kings ofFranceandEnglandin the 16th century closed bath houses because .A. they lived healthily in a dirty environmentB. they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inC. they considered bathing as cause of skin diseaseD. They believed disease could be spread in public baths13. Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?A. CuriousB. AfraidC. ApprovingD. Uninterested14. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of time.B. By making comparison.C. By providing examplesD. By following the order of importance.115. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passages?A. To call attention to the danger of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.C. To present the change of views on dirt.D. To stress the role of dirt.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年广东省高考英语模拟试卷7套(附答案解析)

高考英语模拟试卷（一）题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Worlds' Best Bookshops There's nothing like being surrounded by books，wherever you are．Here are the finest oases of literature that travellers can bring you．Daikanyama T-site | TokyoIt is well worth visiting even if just to admire the building's beautiful，crisscrossed architecture．Once you've had your fill of roaming three floors' worth of bookshelves，there's the bar，the coffee shop，or even the video rental space to give you more reason to stay just that little bit longer．Grab a book，order a beer and dive into its pages．I could have stayed hours here．City Lights | San FranciscoThe three-storey establishment publishes and sells titles in poetry，fiction，translation，politics，history and the arts．It hosts events and readings，and runs a non-profit of the same name that aims to promote diversity of voices and ideas in literature．It's opposite Vesuvio，a bar frequented by Kerouac and other Beat-generation writers and artists．Shakespeare and Company | ParisI made a special trip to the Left Bank for this one when I was in Paris．It has two floors packed with English-language texts，and I was particularly struck by any spare wall space devoted to notes from visitors - heartfelt messages to a loved one，dedications to the shop itself，or a quote from a favourite author or philosopher．Hutatma Chowk | MumbaiA few years ago I visited India，investigating Rudyard Kipling's connections with the country．I spotted a cheap copy of The Jungle Book on one of the tarp-covered book stalls at Hutatma Chowk （Martyrs' Square）．The booksellers here are like amateur librarians，able to lay their hands on almost any title you ask for．To me，those well-thumbed （翻旧了的）books spoke volumes about the changes of Mumbai's readers in the 150 years since the city gave us Kipling．1.In which bookshop can you buy a drink while visiting？______A. Daikanyama T-siteB. City LightsC. Shakespeare and CompanyD. Hutatma Chowk2.What can be learned about the book stalls at Hutatma Chowk？______A. People can meet Rudyard Kipling there．B. They sell the cheapest books in the world．C. The book owners are amateur librarians．D. The sellers are familiar with the books．3.What do the four bookstores have in common？______A. They are beautifully designed．B. They are three-storey buildings．C. They offer book lovers good experience．D. They are frequently visited by great writers．Howard Weistling wanted to be a comic strip （连环漫画）artist．But when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor，he joined the Army．After flight engineer training，Howard was shipped off to Europe．On his maiden flight，his plane was shot down over Austria．The entire crew of eight men landed safely．But a farmer found Howard hiding in his barn and turned him over to a prison of war camp in Barth，Germany．It was freezing and the men almost starved to death eating the guards' garbage．Hungry and homesick Howard coped the only way he knew how．He drew a comic strip．The book，made of cigarette wrappers bound together with scrap metal，was sent around the camp．Every couple of days he would add a new panel．One panel at a time would be passed around the whole camp．And they'd have something to look forward to．After an entire year of this，they woke one morning to find their guards gone．They fled and Howard finally got to go home．Just lucky to get out alive，he left the book behind．Back home in California，Howard soon had a wife and kids to feed so he had to set aside his dream of becoming an artist．He took a job as a gardener instead．Morgan shared his father's artistic gifts．At 15 his parents sent him to art school．And Howard got to see his son become a well-known painter before he died in 2002．That's how，seven decades after the war，when a stranger in New York googled the name "Weistling，" he found Morgan online．"I get an email from a gentleman and he says，‘ I think I may have some drawings your father did when he was a POW （prisoner of war）in World War II，'" Morgan recalls．"‘Would you like them？' And I just stared at that email and started crying．"Luckily Howard had engraved his name on the comic book，which is how the man from New York City had connected with Morgan．A couple of days later when it arrived in California，Morgan couldn't believe it．"It was like getting my father back，" Morgan says．"It was like him being able to tell me the story over again - only this time it was real in my hands．"4.The passage details Howard's life as a POW to show that ______ ．A. war cannot stop his pursuit of successB. passion for art helped ease his sufferingsC. loss of freedom encouraged his creativityD. misery drives him to fight against his fate5.What can we infer about Howard's comic strip in prison？______A. It satisfied prisoners' curiosity．B. It aroused the guards' sympathy．C. It was popular among the prisoners．D. It raised prisoners' confidence in freedom．6.What contributes to the stranger's success in finding Morgan？______A. The email from a gentleman．B. Howard's experience in the war．C. Morgan's recalling of his father．D. Morgan's status in the field of art．7.What can we infer about Morgan from the last paragraph？______A. He didn't believe the stranger's story．B. He was excited to get the comic strip．C. He couldn't wait to tell others his good news．D. He hadn't heard about his father's war stories．Your brain isn't necessarily the same age as the rest of you．Now，it may be possible to predict how quickly a person's brain will age throughout life based on tests taken when he or she is three years old．A person's biological age may be a better indicator of their health than their real age．Brain age can be measured using brain scans and machine-learning to determine if a person's brain looks older or younger than the average healthy brain for people of the same age．To find out if brain age might reveal anything about a person's health in midlife，Max Elliott at Duke University in North Carolina and his colleagues assessed the brains of 869 adults in New Zealand who have undergone regular medical and cognitive （认知的）testing since they were 3 years old．When the volunteers，all aged between 43 and 46，underwent MRI brain scans，the team found that their brain ages ranged from 23 to 71．Those with older brain ages performed worse on tests of cognition，memory and IQ．The researchers also found that some people have a very advanced brain age but their bodies seem to be ageing slowly，and vice versa （反之亦然）．However，the team found that those who had the highest scores on cognitive tests when they were 3 years old went on to have the youngest-looking brains．This suggests we might be able to tell who is at risk of accelerated brain ageing early in life．Researchers hope that predicting brain ageing earlier in life could allow treatments for conditions like dementia （痴呆）to be started sooner．This means treatments might have a better chance of working．We don't yet have a way to treat brain ageing，but given the known benefits to the brain of healthy eating and exercise，these aren't a bad place to start．8.What helps predict the speed of one's brain ageing？______A. One's health condition．B. A test result at the age of 3．C. The actual age of one's brain．D. A machine for medical check．9.What is the purpose of Elliott's research？______A. To find out why people look older or younger．B. To measure people's brain age at different stages．C. To discover whether brain age can be measured by machines．D. To explore the relationship between brain age and future health．10.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about？______A. The influence of cognitive tests．B. The procedure of Elliott's study．C. The information about volunteers．D. The findings of the brain research．11.What do the findings of the research imply？______A. We should test our brain age earliest possible．B. People suffering dementia can go on working．C. Brain ageing could be predicted at an early age．D. Healthy eating and exercise can cure brain ageing．DOne of the most popular beliefs in parenting is the so-called Mozart effect，which says that listening to music by the Austrian composer Wolfgang Mozart can increase a child'sintelligence．Some pregnant women have even gone so far as to play Mozart recordings on headphones pressed against their bellies．And it's not hard to see how Mozart's name became associated with accelerated development．He was history's greatest child genius，performing astonishing music for kings and queens at an age when many of us were content with tuneless singing "I'm a Little Teapot"．So，if you have kids or you're expecting to have them，how seriously should you take the Mozart effect？Will the child who doesn't listen to Mozart in the cradle （摇篮）be limited to an ordinary life？Are you a bad parent if your kids don't know about any works of Mozart？Relax．There is no scientific evidence that listening to Mozart improves children's cognitive abilities．The whole idea comes from a small study done in 1993，which found that college students who listened to Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major （K 448）showed some improvement in a test of spatial （空间的）skills．This finding was later described as something extremely amazing by a musician，Don Campbell，in a book．Campbell's claims about the super powers of Mozart's music were repeated endlessly in the media and fueled a craze for Mozart-based enrichment activities．In 1998，for example，the governor of Georgia in the USA requested funds to send classical-music CDs to all parents of newborns in the state．Since then，scientists have examined the claim that Mozart increases intelligence and found no evidence for it．The original experiment with college students was reviewed in 1999，and the increase in the students' spatial skills was found to be negligible．In 2007 the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research asked a team of experts to examine the scientific literature regarding Mozart and child development，and they found no reason to believe that it increased intelligence．12.People relate Mozart to children's intelligence development because he ______ ．A. owned extraordinary music talentB. could perform music as a childC. offered music to pregnant womenD. was an royal Austrian composer13.What can we know about the small study in 1993？______A. It added to the popularity of Mozart's music．B. It found no evidence for supporting Mozart effect．C. It helped college students make academic progress．D. It urged Georgia's governor to spread classical music．14.What does the underlined word "negligible" probably mean？______A. Sudden．B. Insignificant．C. Average．D. Steady．15.What can be the best title for the text？______A. New Findings：Mozart Effect to Be ProvedB. Secrets Uncovered：History of Mozart EffectC. Does Listening to Mozart Make Kids Smarter？D. How Does Mozart Improve Kids' Intelligence？二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）Your comfort zone is a behavioral space where your activities and behaviors fit a routine and pattern that minimizes stress and risk．(1) You benefit in obvious ways：regular happiness，low anxiety，and reduced stress．Leaving your comfort zone can have very positive results，though．For one thing，you'll surely be more productive if you're willing to move out of it．With the sense of unease that comes from having deadlines and expectations，you'll have the drive and ambition to do moreand learn new things．(2) For another，learning to live outside your comfort zone can prepare you for life changes that force you out of it．Fear and uncertainty always exist in our life．By challenging yourself to things you normally wouldn't do，you can experience some of that uncertainty in a controlled and manageable environment．While outside your comfort zone can be a good place to be，(3) ．You can start by doing everyday things differently．For example，you can take a different route to work or try a new restaurant．Besides，you should remember to break out in small steps．You get the same benefits whether you go with long strides （大步）or you start slow．If you're socially anxious，don't suppose you have to gather the courage to ask your crush （爱慕之人）on a date right away．(4) Identify your fears，and then face them step by step．Trying new things is difficult，so it's important to understand how habits form and how we can break them．(5)A．It provides a state of mental security．B．it's of great necessity to find ways to break out of itC．it's a pleasant experience to stay in the comfort zoneD．You have to manage that stress and risk in a clever way．E．Just say hello to them and see where you can go from there．F．That means you will get more done and find smarter ways to work．G．And it's as important to press yourself out of your comfort zone by doing specific things．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. 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）Two Texas football players have gone viral （走红）after they knelt together in prayer（祈祷）．And it couldn't have come at a more(21)moment．The final whistle sounded after a（n ）(22) game that saw Sherman High School completely defeat West Mesquite High 56-55．What happened next left the crowd (23)：Sherman's Gage Smith，instead of(24)with his team，went over to Mesquite's Ty Jordan and the two took a knee together．The (25)was that Smith recently learned that Jordan's mother，Tiffany，was battling stage 4 cancer，and that was (26)the two players knelt in prayer for Jordon's family．As the two(27)，the wife of Smith's coach snapped a picture of the heartwarming moment．And then Jordan's aunt (28)the image on Facebook，obtaining more than 100，000(29)in just an hour．The moving(30)made Tiffany cry．It's been a hard time for Tiffany，who was diagnosed （诊断）with lung and bone cancer last winter．The(31)hospital stays cost Tiffany her job earlier this month，and(32)，her health insurance．And she now has to(33)the high cost of treatments herself．Smith's(34)prayer lifted her spirits．Smith said he and Jordan had played on a summer football team together before becoming(35) this last game．However，Smith won't let this break their(36)．"During the game，we'regonna play and try to (37)，but you still have that (38)for the other opponent，" says Smith．"I wanted to do that prayer for him．""He's such a true leader and he is so(39)that a lot of the guys on the team(40)him，" said head coach J．D．Martinez．"I'm glad that other people are having the opportunity to see it，too ．"21. A. important B. difficult C. touching D. entertaining22. A. amusing B. tough C. educational D. nation-wide23. A. embarrassed B. confused C. frustrated D. annoyed24. A. celebrating B. praying C. practicing D. fighting25. A. truth B. problem C. news D. secret26. A. when B. where C. how D. why27. A. whispered B. hugged C. shook hands D. stood up28. A. posted B. found C. scanned D. polished29. A. rewards B. copies C. votes D. likes30. A. game B. reunion C. gesture D. spirit31. A. temporary B. over-night C. long D. secret32. A. in turn B. in a wayC. for a momentD. without exception33. A. look forward to B. forget aboutC. coverD. estimate34. A. frequent B. daily C. unexpected D. unconditional35. A. acquaintances B. enemies C. players D. captains36. A. hearts B. routines C. promise D. bond37. A. compromise B. cooperate C. learn D. win38. A. respect B. passion C. blame D. sorrow39. A. enthusiastic B. ambitious C. aggressive D. sympathetic40. A. inspired B. followed C. instructed D. understood四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Are boys really better at math than girls？No，that doesn't seem (1) （rely）．That's according to new research by Jessica Cantlon，a professor and neuroscientist of Carnegie Mellon University，and her colleagues．(2) （scientist）looked at young boys' and girls' brains，and found no difference in mathematical ability．Their new paper，(3) （publish）in the journal Science of Learning，suggests that society is to blame (4) the mistaken idea that girls aren't good at numbers．Cantlon and her colleagues used an MRI machine (5) （examine）105 kids' brainswhile the kids watched an educational video．(6) found that the kids' brains showed no major differences during the experiment．This report (7) （base）on a previous study in 2018，which looked at the testperformance data of 500 boys and girls．The 2018 paper found no difference in their early mathematical ability，(8) （suggest）that boys and girls are equally equipped to reason about mathematics during early childhood．Cantlon hopes that people will stop being so sexist （性别歧视的）about little girls and calculators．" (9) （hope），we can change expectations of (10) children can achieve in mathematics，" she says．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.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。

广东省2020届高三年级普通高中招生全国统一考试模拟试题(一)英语试题及答案(PDF版)

2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试广东省英语模拟试题（一）参考答案第二部分阅读理解21.B22.C23.A24.D25.B 26.C27.A28.B29.B30.C 31.A32.A33.C34.B35.D 36.E37.A38.C39.G40.D第三部分语言知识运用41.B42.C43.C44.D45.A 46.B47.D48.C49.D50.B 51.A52.C53.D54.D55.B 56.D57.C58.A59.B60.A 61.have shown62.impression63.of64.is65.unless 66.running67.a68.clearly69.closer70.caused 第四部分写作第一节One day,Mrs True,my teacher,organized a poetry contest after we have just studiedhadvarious types of poems.My classmates all wrote to their family members,but I put theaboutword into my poem carefully:“I love Penny.”Penny was my3-year-old dog,that was my words which/who best friend.My classmates felt strange and wondered how.However,I felt really movingwhy moved when Mrs True still showed off my poem to my classmates.As∧result,this contest becameaa turning point in my life.From now on,I fell in love with writing and have even becomethenan editor of a newspaper.I really respect Mrs True and teachers like him for encouragingherus to follow our hearts.英语模拟试题（一）参考答案及评分标准第1页（共2页）第二节One possible version:Dear Peter,I am really glad to hear from you.Things have changed quite a lot since you were last at our school.The biggest change is probably our new campus which you might be interested to know more about.The new campus is more conveniently situated,within walking distance of the city center. As a result,now we have easier access to public facilities than before.On campus,areas of different functions are scientifically laid out,with the modern teaching block standing in the middle,surrounded by other functional areas like the library,the gym and the stadium,etc.In all four corners of the campus lie beautiful gardens of different themes.Above all,equipped with a computer and a smart screen,the spacious classrooms help create an ideal atmosphere for our daily study.Do remember to drop by when you have time!Our new campus is well worth a visit.Yours sincerely,Li Hua英语模拟试题（一）参考答案及评分标准第2页（共2页）。

2020年中山市中山市东区中学高三英语一模试卷及答案

2020年中山市中山市东区中学高三英语一模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AIt’s a tempting habit for them to look at their smartphone rather than make eye contact with someone. There is so much to look at: photographs, social media feeds, messages and emails. No wonder they are glued to their screens. But is it good for them?There have been many claims about the damage looking at screens does to our eyesight. Some people feared staring at a small bright box could make us short-sighted. This is a particular concern for children and young people, who spend a higher percentage of time using electronic devices. BBC reporter, Rory Jones, says, “There is enough evidence that no matter how long teenagers are spending looking at screens, they come across information about issues such as anorexia and self-harm that could prove damaging to their mental health.”But a new study says time in front of computers and phones might not be as bad for young people as many think. Research by the Oxford Internet Institute examined data from more than 17,000 teenagers in theUK,Irelandand theUnited States. Their study concluded that most links between life satisfaction and social media use were tiny, accounting for less than 1% of a teenager’s wellbeing. Professor Przybylski, director of research, said, “99.75% of a person’s life satisfaction has nothing to do with their use of social media.” The research found that family, friends and school life all had a greater impact on wellbeing.So, does this mean young people can spend longer looking at social media? TheOxfordresearchers are confident about its findings and that any connection between screen time and mental health is very small. Dr. Max Davie, officer for health improvement at theRoyalCollege, calls the study a “small first step”, but he says there are other issues to explore, such as screen time’s interference(干预) with other important activities like sleep, exercise and time with family or friends. Perhaps for now, the “right” amount of screen time is only a matter of personal judgement.1. What is people’s common belief concerning screen time?A. Looking at screens does harm to young people.B. Screen time provides a chance for teenagers to learn.C. Most teenagers get near-sighted due to looking at screens.D. A small amount of time online does little harm to teenagers.2. What can we learn from the new study by the Oxford Internet Institute?A. Screen time has a great influence on people’s daily activities.B. The right amount of the screen time is related to its content.C. There is a close link between social media and self-satisfaction.D. Social bonds play a more significant role in people’s wellbeing than social media.3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A science fiction.B. A science magazine.C. A research paper.D. An economics book.BBabies who frequently communicate with their caregivers using eye contact and vocalisations(发声)at the age of one are more likely to develop greater languages skills by the time they reachtwo,according to new research.In the study, researchers looked at 11-and 12-month-od babies' vocalisations. gestures and gaze behaviours ,and at how their caregivers responded to them.To measure he interactions ,the researchers videoed infants(婴儿)and caregiver at home,and asked them to play as usual.They took those recordings back to the universityThe scientists then used statistical models to find that the best predictor of vocabulary at 24 months was when infants were seen to use vocalsatioms while looking at their caregiver's face when they were about a year old.The benefits were even greater when these interactions were followed by responses from the caregiver.The statistics showed that at 19 months,children had an average of about 100 words.Those who exhibited the beneficial interactive behaviour earlier in life were seen to have an average of about 30 extra words."The message of this paper is thatitis the result of a joint effort; noticing what your child is attending to and talking to them about it will support their language development." said McGillion, a co-author of the work."The joy of this message is that that can happen in any context... across any part of your day.It's not something that requires special equipment or even lots of time.I can happen when you're doing the laundry,for example—when you're taking out the socks, you can talk about socks...in the park, in the car, at mealtimes,at bathtimes.This finding can be used in any context,"added McGillion."This is a developmental snapshot in the first year of life, but children are constantly growing and changing and so are their behaviours. It would be interesting to look at these sorts of behaviours again as children progress through the second year of life to see what's happening there,"said Donnellan,the lead author on the study.4. How did the researchers get the findings?A. By interacting with babies.B. By asking babies to vocalize.C. By analyzing relevant recordings.D. By referring to the previous statistics.5. What does he underlined word "it"in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Infants' eye contact.B. Infants' larger vocabulary.C. The response from caregivers.D. The best predictor of vocabulary.6. What did McGilion say about infants' interactive behaviour?A. I's easy to perform.B. It's complex to understand.C. It's difficult to copy.D. It's interesting to video.7. What might further studies be on?A. Children's academic progress.B. Children's growing environment.C. Children's potential physical development.D. Children's behaviours across more age ranges.CAs summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill (灌输) a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe(敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.8. We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?A. He is an adventurous person by natureB. He likes challenging himself by travellingC. He enjoys travelling with other adventurersD He needs others’ help when going on an adventure9. Which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable according to the author？A. Going to different countries.B. Going to unfamiliar places.C. Travelling withtheir family or friends.D. Travelling to distant places by themselves.10. What will the author do this summer？A. Explore Niagara Falls.B. Hike in the Grand Canyons.C. Camp out in upstate New York.D. Hike and camp out in Maine.11. Who is probably the author?A. A high school student.B. A college student.C. A friendly guide.D. A warm-hearted teacher.DAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-program called "Clear Plate" on his phone and took picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence.“Users of the app can use their credit to buy gifts, such as books and cellphones to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas,” Lin said.A nationwide "Clear Your Plate" campaign is gaining steam online. Efforts to stop food waste and promote thrift are also being made by restaurants that have been urged to create an environment in which consumers are reminded not to waste food. They are also encouraged to offer different portion sizes so that customers can have more choices.The “Clear Plate” mini-program has become popular among young Chinese and currently has nearly 1 million users.Liu Jichen, founder of the startup that developed the app, said that the idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that a restaurant would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected.“Such an idea can be realized online,” Liu said. He formed a team to work on the project.Yet it was quite challenge for the AI system to identify whether the uploaded photos showed empty plates.To make the AI system smarter, Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1,000 others, spent half a year collecting over 100, 000 samples in canteens and restaurants across the country and used the data to train neural network. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the startup to cooperate on the project.Through the visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce waste, he noted. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to carry out the virtue of cherishing food and developing the habit of thrift, " Liu said12. What is the main function of the APP "Clear Plate?A. Awarding credit points.B. Giving charity meals.C. Showing the empty plates.D. Encouraging saving food.13. How is the "Clear Your Plate" campaign carried out?A. Customers wasting food are punished.B. People join in it on mini-program.C. Restaurants limit customers' choices.D. People are encouraged to buy gifts.14. What was the most difficult when the app was created?A. Getting other people to cooperate with the team.B. Collecting samples in canteens and restaurants.C. Ensuring the app to recognize empty plates.D. Finding people to fund the app.15. What is the purpose of the writing?A. To introduce an app.B. To promote saving food.C. To praise a startup founder.D. To raise fund for poor children.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届中山市第一中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析

2020届中山市第一中学高三英语模拟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AThere are different types of money-saving apps, such as JD Finance, Yu’E Bao, Ant Financial, and all of them work in different ways. Here are 3 of the best apps that can help you save much money.Capital One ShoppingCapital One Shopping can compare prices automatically as you shop online. As you add items to your cart at an online seller, this app will search the web for better deals and coupon codes(优惠码). You can follow the links to other sellers offering a better price and use the available codes tosave. You can even use this app while shopping at physical shops.ParibusThere’s nothing more upsetting than buying something and then seeing it for sale at a lower price a few days later. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that money back? Now you can. Paribus helps you get money back by tracking your purchases from major stores and discussing refunds. It also helps you get compensated (补偿) for late deliveries and makes sure you don’t leave it too late to return anything you bought.DigitIf you can’t figure out how much you can afford to save, Digit will analyze your spending habits and spare a certain amount to your savings. If the appknows you have spare money to save, then it will be moved automatically, and if you don’t, it will stop, so there’s no risk of being left with no cash for the basics. You can sign up for a free trial for a month, and after that, the monthly service charge is $5.1. If you want your money back, what app will you choose?A. Digit.B. Paribus.C. Yu’E Bao.D. Capital One Shopping.2. What can you do by using Digit?A. Offer the most favorable price.B. Track detailed information of goods.C. Analyze spending habits to save money.D. Compare prices of products while shopping.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce useful apps for saving money.B. To advertise various products online.C. To improve the power of spending.D. To help to manage spare money.BWhen visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D. C , they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece representing a tree. As they pass under the artwork, they can hear recordings of speech in hundreds of languages coming from the tree. Most words sound foreign to the listeners. The different voices also speak at the same time. The resultingclamoris similar to that made in a crowded theater before a show begins.Rafael Lozano-Hemmer completed the piece last year. On his website, the artist says that Speaking Willow “reminds us that language is what defines our specific communities and connects our many cultures.” Lozano-Hemmer made the piece specially for the museum.It is the first of many immersive (身临其境的) experiences for visitors at Planet Word, a museum all about words and language. The exhibits playfully explore the lager and complex subject of language.In one room, a video plays, showing babies saying their first words. Another room, called “Where Do Words Come From”, teaches the history of some common English words. The space includes a 22-foot-tali “Wall of Words”, where visitors speak into devices and learn about the roots of the English language.Another room invites listeners to speak and learn about different languages. Native speakers of 28 languages and two sign languages teach people sayings in those languages. They also explain how language shapes their understanding of the world and how words cannot be separated from culture.Other rooms explore the different ways language is used — from humor and song writing to public speaking and advertising. Visitors can sing karaoke while learning about song writing, record a famous speech, play a joke-telling game, and teach a computer how to make cartoons. Almost every exhibit is interactive and most ask visitors to speak aloud.One exhibit room is all about books. It is designed to look like an old, rich library. Books line the shelves. When a book is placed on the table, a recorded reading begins and pictures appear.4. What does the underlined word “clamor” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Scene.B. Noise.C. Language.D. Appearance.5. The SpeakingWillowwas created ______.A specially B. accidentallyC. on requestD. out of curiosity6. What can we learn from the video in the room?A. Words and cultures.B. Different languages.C. The history of words.D. The first words newborns say.7. In which paragraph can you find the methods of using languages?A. 3.B. 4.C. 6.D. 7.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 the concept 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 iscontained 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.DIn May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.12. What’s the essay competition about?A. The scientific expectation.B. The fantastic scientific ideas.C. The dreams of future life.D. The celebration of anniversary.13. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A. She showed great talent in music.B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.14. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A. Robert Schittko won the second place.B. There were two winners in the essay competition.C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.15. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Impossible.D. Ignorant.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。

广东省中山市普通高中2020届高考英语一轮复习模拟试题10(无答案)

广东省中山市普通高中2020届高考英语一轮复习模拟试题10（无答案）第Ⅰ卷（共120分）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）请听下面5段对话。

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1．How does the man feel now?A．Pleased．B．Sad．C．Angry．2．What does the man mean?A．He’s glad to do so．B．He’s not willing to do so．C．He has got a new car．3．Why is the man making the phone call?A．Because he wants to make an appointment with Mr．Smith．B．Because he wants to make sure that Mr．Smith will see him．C．Because he wants to change the time of the appointment．4．What’s Mr．Liu’s telephone number?A．7845362 B．7485362 C．7845632 5．What will the woman do with the man’s dictionary?A．Learn how to look up new words．B．Make sure of the meanings of new words．C．Make sure of some usage of some words．第二节（共12小题；每小题1．5分，满分18分）请听下面4段对话。

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2020年广东省高考英语模拟试卷(一)解析版

2020年广东省高考英语模拟试卷（一）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AHawaii，2nd EditionOriginal price：﹩22.95Sale price：﹩20． 95Summary： Hawaii is one of the world's premier vacation destinations， and this practical and fact-packed book shows why． Like other Traveler guides，it's a treasure of special features walking and driving tours， in-depth Hawaiian history， a sample of the best of each island's activities， plus a selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range．Be the Pack Leader Original price：﹩25． 95Sale price：﹩18． 95Summary： Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes principles of dog psychology a step further， showing you how to develop the calm energy of a successful leader and use it to improve your dog's life and your own life． With practical tips and techniques， Cesar helps you understand and read your dog's energy as well as your own energy so that you can take your connection with your dog to the next level．Celebrate HanukkahOriginal price：﹩15． 85Sale price：﹩7.85Summary： The US astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman brought a menorah（烛台）and a dreidel（陀螺） on his Space Shuttle mission in 1993． Hoffman observed the traditional spinning of the dreidel， but wisely left the menorah unlit in several thousand liters of rocket fuel． Also included is the authors sure-to-please potato pancakes recipe．A New Perspective of EarthOriginal price：﹩26.85Sale price：﹩20.85Summary：The author Benjamin Grant describes a unique collection of satellite images of the earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity． More than 200 images of industry， agriculture， architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human influence． This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new， aerial point and createsa perspective of the earth as it has never been seen before．1.Who is Be the Pack Leader most beneficial to？ ______A. Dog lovers．B. Human psychologists．C. People who love travelling．D. Adults who highlight family connections．2.What is A New Perspective of Earth mainly about？ ______A. A space journey．B. The earth's satellite．C. Our home planet．D. Photography techniques．3.Which book offers the maximum discount？ ______A. Hawaii，2nd Edition．B. Be the Pack Leader．C. Celebrate Hanukkah．D. A New Perspective of Earth．【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】C 【小题3】C【解析】1．A．细节理解题．根据文章第二部分 Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes principles of dog psychology a step further， showing you how to devel op the calm energy of a successful leader and use it to improve your dog's life and your own life可知Be the Pack Leader Original这本书对于爱狗的人是最有益的；故选A．2．C．细节理解题．根据文章第四部分 More than 200 images of industry， agriculture， architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while al so revealing a deeper story about human influence可知 A New Perspective of Earth 这本书主要是关于我们所在的星球的；故选C．3．C．细节理解题．根据文章第三部分 Original price：﹩15． 85；Sale price：﹩7.85这本书打了半价，可知Celebrate Hanukkah提供最大的折扣；故选C．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了打折的四本书的主要内容和售卖情况．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．BRecently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone， news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes． We saw many unfortunate events． However， there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind． As a journalist， I wrote many human interesting stories during my career． That's why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes．When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days， they didn't sit there feeling sorry for themselves． They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey． While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning， four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their community．The flood water rose in the street outside． They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread． They used more than 4，200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread． Although the water kept rising，they continued baking to help more people． By the time the owner managed to get to them，they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the floods．The store manager， Brian Alvarado， told The Independents， "Whenever a disaster occurs， nobody should just feel forlorn． Instead， we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others． Our acts of kindness will make a big difference．"4.What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey？ ______A. They volunteered to make bread for their community．B. They managed to live by selling more bread in the store．C. They felt sorry that they couldn't escape from the store．D. They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them．5.Which of the following best explains "forlorn" underlined in the last paragraph？ ______A. Fortunate．B. Hopeful．C. Shallow．D. Desperate．6.What can we infer from the text？ ______A. Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread．B. Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston．C. The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergency centers．D. The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters．7.What can be the best title for the text？ ______A. A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in HoustonB. Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big DisasterC. All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in HoustonD. Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane Harvey【答案】【小题1】A 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】D【解析】1．A．细节理解题．根据文章第二段They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey． While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning， four decided to make as many loaves of bread as possible for their comm unity四人决定为他们的社区做尽可能多的面包．可知面包店的工作人员在飓风哈维造成的洪水之后他们自愿为他们的社区做面包；故选A．2．D．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段Whenever a disaster occurs， nobody should just feel forlorn． Instead， we should take positive action to save o urselves and help others． Our acts of kindness will make a big difference每当灾难发生时，没有人应该感到绝望．相反，我们应该采取积极的行动来拯救自己，帮助别人．可知意为绝望的；故选D．3．B．细节理解题．根据文章第三段The flood water rose in the street outside． They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread 他们利用紧急电源烤面包．可知飓风哈维在休斯敦造成了停电；故选B．4．D．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段Whenever a disaster occurs， nobody should just feel forlorn． Instead， we should take positive action to save o urselves and help others． Our acts of kindness will make a big difference每当灾难发生时，没有人应该感到孤独．相反，我们应该采取积极的行动来拯救自己，帮助别人．可知这篇文章的最佳标题是面对哈维飓风时烘焙面包以改变局面；故选D本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了飓风哈维对成千上万人的巨大影响，人们哈维飓风时烘焙面包以改变局面．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．CMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali． Diwali is Hindi for "row of lights"． It is the most important holiday in India．Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well． The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common． Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square． They ^re also held in many parks and museums．Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event． She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America． But， she said， many Americans still do not know much about India． So，she decided to act． "I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture，heritage，arts and variety to the world，" she said，"and I couldn't find a better place than Times Square．"Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago． She is president of ASB Communications， the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square． Tens of thousands of people attend the event， now in its fourth year．In India， Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year． The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall． Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called "diyas"．A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year． Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party． The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world． The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th．San Antonio，Texas，also holds a Diwali celebration． And it is one of the nation's largest celebrations， with more than 15，000 people in attendance each year． Visitors can enjoy Indian dance， food and fireworks． Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River，along the city's famous River Walk．8.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali？ ______A. Dances．B. Lamps．C. Food．D. Clothes．9.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event？ ______A. To make the American culture richer．B. To create a new business for the firm．C. To make Indian culture better known in the US．D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants．10.What do we know about Diwali？ ______A. It is held in autumn in India．B. It lasts five days in America．C. It has been held for 40 years in America．D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India．11.What is the main idea of the text？ ______A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks．B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali．C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America， too．D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India．【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】A 【小题4】C【解析】1． B．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段的句子： Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called diyas． The lights represent "a victory of knowledg e over ignorance， light over darkness， good over evil但排灯节总是在秋天．庆祝活动包括点燃油灯或蜡烛，称为排灯节．所以答案选B．2． C．细节理解题．根据第三段句子： many Americans still do not know much about India． So， she decided to act． "I felt it's about time that w e should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture， heritage， arts and variety to the world ．她说，许多美国人对印度仍然不了解．所以，她决定采取行动．她向全世界展示了印度丰富的文化、遗产、艺术和多样性．可见是为了传播印度的文化．所以答案选C．3． A．推理判断题．根据倒数第二段句子：The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall．确切的日期每年都会变化，但排灯节总是在秋天．所以答案选A．4． C．标题归纳题．本文主要介绍了印度的排灯节，美国如今有越来越多的人开始庆祝印度节日排灯节．ASB通信公司的总裁巴辛将印度介绍到美国的主流文化当中，向世界展示印度丰富的文化、遗产、艺术和多样性．所以答案选C符合标题印度移民在美国取得了巨大成功，美国如今有越来越多的人开始庆祝印度节日排灯节．ASB通信公司的总裁巴辛将印度介绍到美国的主流文化当中，向世界展示印度丰富的文化、遗产、艺术和多样性．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．DScientists have found what they believe are pieces of a meteor（流星）that fell to the earth last year． The objects were discovered off the coast of the United States in the Pacific Ocean．The crew of the Nautilus，a private research ship，recovered the rock particles（颗粒）． The Nautilus is operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust． The group says its aim at present is to examine areas of the ocean that have never been explored before．The search was launched after US government weather stations observed a large meteorite exploding some months ago． The explosion lit up the sky and sent the rock particles to the earth． The meteorite fall was the largest recorded over the United Slates in at least 20 years． The team includes scientists from NASA， the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the University of Washington． The scientists examined what they believe were two small meteorite fragments． Further testing is needed before they can confirm that the material came from the explosion．The Nautilus is equipped with two remotely operated vehicles（ROVs）， called Hercules and Argus． These robotic submarines help researchers find and collect materials from the seafloor． The fact that the particles landed in the ocean？ instead of on land， means larger pieces may have survived and can be studied． For this reason， scientists decided to launch the first intentional search for meteorites from the ocean． Until the latest research， scientists had only accidentally discovered a small number of meteorites from drilling operations．The objects recovered from the bottom of the sea likely came from the recent explosion for two main reasons． First， meteorite particles are basically made of glassy materials that do not tend to last long in seawater． Secondly， they came from what looked like a small hole on the seafloor． Some evidence shows that they came from something that fell．12.What is the current goal of the crew of the Ocean Exploration Trust？ ______A. To recover the rock particles．B. To observe movements of the universe．C. To study unexplored places of the ocean．D. To examine creatures of the explored ocean．13.What mainly caused the start of the search in the sea？ ______A. A huge meteor shower．B. Business value of meteors．C. Plenty of natural resources．D. The brainstorm of researchers．14.Why do the scientists prefer to search for meteors in the ocean？ ______A. They can find meteors more easily．B. They may find bigger rock particles．C. They like to explore strange sea areas．D. They have better submarine equipment．15.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph？ ______A. Offer clues for the search．B. Give reasons to support a guess．C. Stress the importance of the event．D. Describe the process of the search．【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】B【解析】1．C．细节理解题．根据第二段The Nautilus is operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust． The group says its aim at present is to examine areas of the ocean that have never been explored before．鹦鹉螺号是由海洋勘探信托基金经营的．该组织说，目前的目标是考察从未被勘探过的海域．可知研究未经探索的海洋地区．故选C．2．A．细节理解题．根据第三段The search was launched after US government weather stations observed a large meteorite exploding some months ago这次搜索是在几个月前美国官方气象站观测到一块大型陨石爆炸后启动的，可知巨大的流星雨引起了搜索，故选A．3．B．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段means larger pieces may have survived and can be studied． For this reason， scientists decided to launch the first intentional search for meteorites from the ocean．由于这个原因，科学家们决定发起第一次从海洋中有意寻找陨石的行动，直到最近的研究，科学家才偶然发现了少量的陨石．钻井作业．可知他们可能会发现更大的岩石颗粒，故选B．4．B．细节理解题．根据最后一段The objects recovered from the bottom of the sea likely came from the recent explosion for two main reasons． Fir st…，secondly…，可知最后一段是给出原因支持猜想，故选B．文章介绍科学家们发现了他们认为是去年坠落到地球的流星碎片．这些物体是在美国海岸以外的太平洋上发现的，这只鹦鹉螺号是一艘私人研究船，它的船员发现了这些岩石颗粒．鹦鹉螺号是由海洋勘探信托基金管理的．鹦鹉螺号展开了一系列的搜查．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．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）There are numerous benefits of reading good books． (1) Whatever your field might be，it's very important to create a good habit to read beyond your horizons． Here are tips to help you cultivate a better and consistent reading habit：• Determine your reading goal． (2) This goal should be dear and backed up with a purpose． Start by thinking about how a consistent reading pattern can help you grow in different areas of your life-spirit， academics，career， relationships and more．• (3) Once you're done setting your reading goal for the year， you'll need a list to back it up． Write out a list of the amazing books you want to read． Ask for recommendations from friends and instructors． It's important to keep a journal listing the books you ll like to read for each month．• Get a responsible reading partner to promote your reading． Goals need to he hacked up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don't feel motivated． (4)To develop a reading culture， you must first analyze your current reading habits． Do you read at all？ (5) In order to truly achieve your reading goals and build a consistent reading habit，you'll need to set up simple systems， find responsible partners， and generally be hungry to grow beyond your comfort zone．A．Do you study hard at school？B．Make a list of books for each month．C．Do you start off and stop at some point？D．Get up early and go to bed late to back up your goal．E．It's important to start off by setting a goal to create a reading habit．F．Get a friend willing to read， and create a plan to help you achieve your reading goals．G．It can make you think deeper， sharpen your skills and teach you more about your field．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G.G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G.G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G.G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G.G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G.G【答案】【小题1】G 【小题2】E 【小题3】B 【小题4】F 【小题5】C【解析】1．G．推理判断题．句意：它可以让你更深入地思考，提高你的技能，并教你更多关于你的领域．根据上文There are numerous benefits of reading good books．可知，阅读好书有很多好处．故选G．2．E．推理判断题．句意：通过设定一个创造阅读习惯的目标开始是很重要的．根据下文This goal should be dear and backed up with a purpose．可知，这个目标应该是亲切的并且有目的支持．故选E．3．B．推理判断题．句意：制作每月的书籍清单．根据下文Once you're done setting your reading goal for the year， you'll need a list to back it up．可知，完成一年中的阅读目标后，您需要一个列表来备份它．故选B．4．F．推理判断题．句意：找一位愿意阅读的朋友，并制定计划，帮助您实现阅读目标．根据上文 Goals need to he hacked up in order to help put a check and encourage you during times you don't feel motivate d可知，目标需要他监督，以帮助检查并鼓励你在你没有动力的时候．故选F．5．C．推理判断题．句意：你是否开始并在某个时候停下来？根据上文To develop a reading culture， you must first analyze your current reading habits． Do you read at all？可知，要发展阅读文化，首先必须分析您目前的阅读习惯．你读过吗？故选 C．本文是一篇选句填空阅读，主要讲述了阅读好书有很多好处，它可以让你更深入地思考，提高你的技能，并教你更多关于你的领域．无论你的领域是什么，创造一个阅读超越你视野的好习惯是非常重要的．本文介绍了可帮助您培养更好，更一致的阅读习惯的方法．七选五阅读是完成性阅读，和完形填空很类似，不同的是一个选词，一个选句子．解题时，要注意上下文语境，充分考虑信息词（选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词），选出最符合语境的句子．三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）I still keep the photo taken by my mom and treasure it as my life． That was many years ago when I was taking summer(21)in college and was moving into an apartment． I was carrying two(22)with everything that I was going to need to(23)the 6 weeks of classes． It is the last time I can remember ever traveling that(24)．Since then my possessions have(25)． Though most of them like my furniture are(26)， there are occasions when I feel(27)down by all of them． I am sure that I will need two trucks rather than two suitcases if I ever(28)again．One thought，however， brings me (29)． It is the knowledge that when I make my (30) journey from this world - I am dead，I won't(31)any of those things with me． The only things I will take with me will be what I have packed in the suitcase of my(32)． I will be carrying with me every(33)thing I ever did，every loving thought I ever shared，and every bit of (34) I ever brought into this world to make others laugh． I will be carrying all the goodness I gave to others，all the(35)I was able to share？ and all the joy I created． These things won't be weighing me down． Instead，I will be surely(36)．As you are(37)for your own final trip - completely prepared， make sure that you should not makeyour(38)heavy． Make sure that the belongings in your home(39)take second place to the love in your heart． When you (40) it in Heaven， God and all His angels will smile．21. A. journeys B. holidays C. lectures D. classes22. A. trucks B. suitcases C. books D. computers23. A. bring out B. take away C. get through D. pay for24. A. hard B. light C. unforgettably D. happily25. A. gone B. appeared C. lessened D. grown26. A. expensive B. useful C. beautiful D. enjoyable27. A. weighed B. put C. turned D. calmed 28. A. treasure B. possess C. move D. demand29. A. confusion B. matter C. hate D. comfort30. A. final B. pleasant C. tiring D. latest31. A. compare B. take C. fill D. stand32. A. soul B. body C. home D. college33. A. strange B. little C. kind D. smart34. A. knowledge B. hope C. thought D. laughter35. A. love B. information C. time D. money36. A. burst out B. worn out C. given up D. lifted up37. A. ready B. eager C. fit D. responsible38. A. world B. weight C. travel D. heart39. A. hardly B. always C. rather D. never40. A. cover B. wrap C. unpack D. untie【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】B 【小题5】D【小题6】B 【小题7】A 【小题8】C 【小题9】D 【小题10】A 【小题11】B 【小题12】A 【小题13】C 【小题14】D 【小题15】A 【小题16】D 【小题17】A 【小题18】C 【小题19】B 【小题20】C【解析】1--5 DBCBD 6 〜10 BACDA 11 〜15 BACDA 16 〜20 DACBC（1）D．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． journeys 旅行；B． holidays假期； C． lectures 报告；D． classes课．根据后文 the 6 weeks of classes，六个星期的课，可知我在大学上课，所以答案选 D．（2）B．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． trucks卡车； B． suitcases行李箱； C． books 书；D． computers计算机．根据后文句子with everything that I was going to need 可知句意是去大学宿舍去住，应该是带着两个行李箱，所以答案选 B．（3）C．考查短语辨析及句意理解．A． bring out拿出； B． take away带走； C． get through 通过，读完；D． pay for为…付款．根据句意箱子里带来所有我读完六个星期课程所需的东西，所以答案选 C．（4）B．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A． hard艰难地； B． light 轻的；C． unforgettably 难忘地；D． happily高兴地．根据后文作者提到他的东西需要两辆卡车来装，可见这是最后一次轻装旅行，所以答案选 B．（5）D．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A． gone没了； B． appeared出现； C． lessened 减少；D． grown 增长．根据后文东西需要两辆卡车装在，可见东西越来越多在增长，所以答案选 D．（6）B．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A． expensive昂贵的； B． useful有用的； C． beautiful 美丽的；D． enjoyable愉快的．根据句意：尽管它们中的大多数像我的家具一样有用，但有时我会觉得被它们压得喘不过气来．所以答案选B．（7）A．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A． weighed称…的重量； B． put放； C． turned 转变；D． calmed使平静．根据句意：尽管它们中的大多数像我的家具一样有用，但有时我会觉得被它们压得喘不过气来．所以答案选 A．（8）C．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A． treasure 珍惜；B． possess 占有；C． move搬动； D． demand 要求．根据句意下次如果我再搬动，不是两个箱子而是需要两辆卡车，所以答案选 C．（9）D．考查辨析及句意理解．A． confusion 混乱；B． matter 麻烦事；C． hate憎恨； D． comfort舒服，安慰．根据后文：当我从这个世界开始最后一次旅行时，带给我安慰，是知识，所以答案选 D．（10）A．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A． final 最终的；B． pleasant 高兴的；C． tiring令人疲倦的；D． latest最新的．根据句意：当我在这个世界上最后旅行的时候，能够带给我的只有知识，所以答案选A．（11）B．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A． compare 比较；B． take 拿走；C． fill 填满；D． stand忍受．根据句意：当我死的时候，我不能拿走任何的这些东西，唯一能拿走的是灵魂，所以答案选 B．（12）A．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． soul 灵魂；B． body身体； C． home 家；D． college大学．根据句意：从这个箱子里能够拿走的是我的灵魂，所以答案选 A．（13）C．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A． strange 陌生的；B． little 少；C． kind 和蔼的；D． smart聪明的．根据后文every loving thought I ever shared，可见我能带走的是我曾经做过的每一件好事，kind与loving相对应，所以答案选 C．（14）D．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． knowledge知识； B． hope 希望；C． thought 思想；D． laughter笑．根据后文句子to make others laugh，可见这里是我带个这个世界的笑，所以答案选D．（15）A．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． love爱； B． information 信息；C． time时间； D． money 钱．根据语境可知这里我能分享的应该是爱，所以答案选 A．（16）D．考查辨析及句意理解．A． burst out 爆发；B． worn out 穿坏；C． given up 放弃；D． lifted up鼓舞，攀登．根据前文这些东西不会让我感到沉重，instead 相反，可见这里是让我攀登，所以答案选D．（17）A．考查形容词辨析及句意理解．A． ready准备好的； B． eager 热切的；C． fit 合适的；D． responsible有责任的．根据句意对于你最后的旅行你准备好了吗，所以答案选 A．（18）C．考查名词辨析及句意理解．A． world世界； B． weight 重量；C． travel旅行； D． heart心脏．根据确信不能让你的旅行很重，所以答案选 C．（19）B．考查副词辨析及句意理解．A． hardly几乎不； B． always 总是；C． rather 相当的；D． never从来不．根据句意：确保你的爱比你家里的东西更重要．所以答案选 B．（20）C．考查动词辨析及句意理解．A． cover覆盖； B． wrap包裹； C． unpack拆包； D． untie解开．根据句意当你在天堂打开它，上帝和其他的天使会笑的，所以答案选 C．本文从所带的生活中的箱子联想到当我们最人生的最后旅行的时候，箱子里不带这些房子里的东西，要带的是我的爱和坐过的每一件善事．做完型填空首先要通读全文，了解大意．一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格，所以，必须先通读一至两遍，才能大概了解文章的内容．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致．选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．答案全部填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41. A recent study found that people who live in colder climates consume (1) （much） alcohol than people wholive in warm weather．"Alcohol is something that everyone thought harmful for (2) （decade），but no one has scientifically demonstrated it，" a professor wrote in a press release．Why do people in Russia drink so much？ Everybody (3) （assume） that's because the weather iscold． But we couldn't find a single paper (4) （link） climate to alcohol intake． Since alcohol could increase warm blood flow in the skin， last month， the researchers in a study (5) （suggest） that people should reach for booze（豪饮）when it's cold outside． The researchers combed through data to compare climate factors and alcohol consumption per capita（每人的）． (6) study also found that as temperatures and sunlight hours decrease， alcohol consumption goes up． Shorter hours of sunlight and coolertemperatures also relate (7) higher rates of depression， (8) is linked to an increase in drinking．The professor hopes this data will help influence health policies on alcohol abuse． "Knowing that colder places have more drink-related problems could be (9) （help） to the efforts in these areas (10)（determine）better policies，" he said．【答案】【小题1】more【小题2】decades【小题3】assumes【小题4】linking【小题5】suggested【小题6】The【小题7】to/with 【小题8】which【小题9】helpful【小题10】to determine【解析】1． more．考查形容词比较级．根据句中than，要用形容词比较级．故填more．2． decades．考查名词复数．decade是可数名词，根据上下文语境要用复数形式．故填 decades．3． assumes．考查主谓一致．主语Everybody是不定代词，且表示一般事实，谓语动词要用单数形式．故填assumes．4． linking．考查现在分词．paper与link之间是主谓关系，用现在分词作后置定语．故填 linking．5． suggested．考查动词时态．根据时间状语last month，要用一般过去时态．故填suggested．6． The．考查冠词．study是第二次提到，加the表示特指．故填 The．7． to / with．考查固定搭配．relate to/with意为"有关；涉及 "，是固定搭配．故填 to / with．8． which．考查定语从句．分析句子结构可知这是一个定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，且在从句中作主语，用关系代词which．故填which．9． helpful．考查形容词．be动词后接形容词作表语．故填helpful．10． to determine．考查动词不定式．此处动词不定式作后置定语．故填 to determine．本文主要介绍最近的一项研究发现，生活在寒冷气候下的人比生活在温暖气候下的人消耗更多的酒精．由于酒精是一种血管舒张剂，可以促使皮肤内的温热血液流动，研究结果表明，人们在室外寒冷的时候会为了保暖而喝酒．研究还发现，随着温度和日照时间的降低，酒精的摄入量会增加，导致酗酒．较短的日照时间和较低的温度也与较高的抑郁率有关，而抑郁症会导致饮酒量增加．在一篇200词左右的语篇（短文或对话）中留出10处空白，部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式，要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式，所填写词语不得多于3个单词．要做好语法填空题，理解短文是解题的前提，扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础，英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充．考生须灵活运用语法知识，如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容．答完后，还要通读全文，核对所填单词形式是否正确，是否符合语境．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺间处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的同用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．During my last summer holiday， I go to the countryside to enjoy myself． I saw mother bird stay in her nest in a big tree， watching some of her baby flying away． I thought she must be very proud of her children，that were able to find her own food now． But she might also feel a sense of loss since they wouldn't need of her day-to-day care any long． For my parents， things are much easier． We have set up our family blog to posting ou r photos and journals． Once I leave for college， we can convenient share our experiences but support each other． Their "nest" will never be empty．【答案】During my last summer holiday， I go to the countryside to enjoy myself． I saw∧ mother bird stay in her nest in a big tree， watching some of her baby flying away． I thought she must be very proud of her children， that we re able to find her own food now． But she might also feel a sense of loss since they wouldn't need of her day-to-day care any long． For my parents， things are much easier． We have set up our family blog to posting our ph otos and journals． Once I leave for college， we can convenient share our experiences but support each other． Their "nest" will never be empty．详解：。

2020届中山市中山市东区中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案

2020届中山市中山市东区中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AStaying-at-home proves to be effective in slowing the spread of the virus, but loneliness can be tough for many. Luckily, in the age of social media, we are never truly alone. And with the extra time spent indoors, artists are stepping up to help us all with the following clubs.Drawing from Distance by Sarah Beth MorganLet’s shine some light during this trying time and encourage social distancing! I’m starting this tomorrow myself — but from what I offer, take whatever you please. No rules! Just have fun!Stayathome Art Club byCarsonEllisHello! I’ll be posting art homework here every weekday morning when I can. They’ll be designed for kids and grownups alike. Here is your first homework: Draw a picture of yourself from the shoulders up. You can follow some useful examples. If you want to share or see other people’s self-picture, use these hashtags: #Stayathomeartclub# QACselfportrait30-Day indoor Art by Danielle KrysaOne month of avoiding crowds? I’m in! I challenge you to use this time inside to make one piece every day from now until mid April. Please join me in playing around with some painting ideas that have been rolling around in my head but haven’t found their way onto paper yet. Stay at home, make art, save someone’s life.DIY from Illustoria MagazineWe have been so inspired to see our community come together to provide easy art projects for families during this stay-at-home-time! DIY is actually a fantastic way tosparkyour imagination without breaking a sweat. A video every day will teach you how to DIY something.1. What do we know about Sarah Beth Morgan?A. She is a strict artist.B. She aims at training more artists.C. She prefers to work at home office.D. She will provide a wide range of choices.2. What are you expected to do if you join Stayathome Art Club?A. Hand in homework every day.B. Share other people’s pictures.C. Draw a picture of yourself.D. Show up in person occasionally.3. What does “spark”in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Set off.B. Set down.C. Set aside.D. Set about.BUnderstanding the link between a clean environment and human life is not a new concept. In fact, it was noticed as early as ancient Rome. Today we see how green living has infiluenced our everyday lives. There is a growing community of people who embrace a zero waste lifestyle and make changes to the way they live to reduce their carbon footprint.Living a zero waste lifestyle means doing one’s best to achieve the aim of not sending anything to a landfill. People who adopt this lifestyle ultimately cut down on their waste by reducing what they need and want. They reuse what they own, sending few things to be recycled.Many people who adopt the zero waste lifestyle claim to be frustrated by the many harmful chemical substances found in beauty and cleaning products. They also find the uses of disposable items and excessive packaging. For example, how many times have we had to peel away layers of plastic wrap and cardboard before finally taking out the item which we had bought? Instead of buying pre-packed food and goods, those who identify with the zero waste philosophy tend to shop in stores that allow them to make purchases and bring their own cloth bags and glass jars to store their purchases.Many people may have the misconception that it is easier to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West. Nevertheless, Malaysian environmental journalist, Ms. Aurora Tin, has proven that a zero waste lifestyle is possible even in the Asian context. Instead of going to the supermarket to buy pre-packaged foods, Ms. Tin now visits the wet market and brings her own bags for vegetables. She has even stopped using store-bought toothpaste and makes her own toothpaste from coconut oil and baking soda. This lifestyle may be too big a change for the average person, but we could follow her suit to make gradual changes to our own lives.4. Which of the following is a zero waste lifestyle?A. Bringing a resuable container to take away food.B. Choosing appliances that cost less money.C. Turning off a device to stop using power.D. Classifying the garbage before throwing it away.5. What may disappoint a person who adopts a zero waste lifestyle?A. Recycable carboard.B. Excessive packaging.C. Glass jars to store purchases.D. Natural substances in cleaning products.6. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How do people live a zero waste lifestyle.B. Why Ms. Tin chooses to live a zero waste lifestyle..C. We can also practice a zero waste lifestyle in Asia.D. It is easy to live a zero waste lifestyle in the West.7. What is the best title of the passage?A. Living a zero waste lifestyle.B. Going green ismore than a fashion.C. A zero waste lifetyle is easy to achieve.D. Making environmentally-conscious decisions.CBrown cows may not actually make chocolate milk, but pink silkworms（蚕）do produce pink silk, a team of scientists has discovered. To see if they could produce pre-dyed silk-silk that comes color1 ed, straight from the source-the team fed ordinary silkworms mulberry（桑树）leaves that had been sprayed（喷洒）with fabric（织物）dyes（染色剂）. Out of seven tested dyes, only one worked, producing a thread that reminded me of pink-dyed hair.And yes, the worms themselves take on some color1 before they produce silk. Their color1 ful diets did not affect their growth, the team, which included engineers and biologists from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in India, reports in the journalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. (The researchers didn't look too deeply into how the dyes affected the silkworms' health. After all, silkworms die when people harvest their silk.)The team made dyeing silk this way because color1 ing fabric normally uses large amounts of fresh water. The water gets polluted with dangerous chemicals in the process, requiring costly treatment before factories can send it back into waterways. Dyeing silk directly by feeding silkworms would avoid those water-washing steps. Scientists are just starting to study this idea. However, it remains to be seen if it's commercially successful. In this experiment, the Indian team tested seven dyes, which are cheap and popular in the industry.The scientists found different dyes moved through silkworms' bodies differently. Some never made it into the worms' silk at all. Others color1 ed the worms and their silk but the color1 disappears before the silk is turned into fabric. Only one dye, named "direct acid fast red", showed up in the final, washed silk threads. By the time it made it there, it was a pleasant, light pink.8. The text is most probably a(n) ________.A. science reportB. tourist guideC. animal experimentD. fashion advertisement9. Silkworms can produce pink silk because ________.A. they are born pinkB. they are dyed pinkC. they grow in pink waterD. they are fed dyed food10. Where is the experiment carried out?A. In America.B. In India.C. In Israel.D. In China.11. How many dyes have been proved successful in the experiment?A. One.B. Three.C. Five.D. Seven.DThe regular world presented to us by our five senses — you could call it reality 1.0 — is not always the most user-friendly. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0 ? AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here — smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix a car won’t be reading a book with pictures; he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of eyes. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world, how willwe be communicating with each other?12. What is the text mainly about?A. The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B. Different forms of the AR technology.C. The next information technology revolution.D. The popularity of the AR technology.13. Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A. To pay for things online conveniently.B. To play online games merrily.C. To offer information efficiently.D. To communicate with others socially.14. What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A. Show texts and images.B. Protect people’s eyes.C. Help deaf people communicate.D. Replace smart phone.15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the AR technology?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Concerned.D. Favourable.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年中山市东区中学高三英语一模试卷及答案

2020年中山市东区中学高三英语一模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AOver the years, I’ve been guilty of hastily shutting the front door to many strangers when they came knocking with the intention of selling things. But earlier this year, around Easter time, a dear friend of mine had an experience that changed my mind and perception towards these “intruders”.Linda, who recently moved to a new neighbour hood, had been housebound all week suffering from a severe case of flu when, early one morning, there was the terrible knock on her front door. Peering out the window, she saw two young ladies demurely (端庄地) holding leaflets and a TV set model. She knew of a large TV set establishment nearby and assumed a message was about to be gently delivered. “This is the last thing I need today,” she muttered to herself and hesitantly opened the door.Coughing, she poked her head out and impatiently informed them she wasn’t the slightest bit interested in any TV whatsoever. Furthermore, she added, she was feeling quite unwell and abruptly shut the door. The ladies politely turned and left in silence.A few hours later, another knock. Linda glanced out the window and to her surprise, there were the same two ladies, back again. Really annoyed this time, she opened the door ready togive them a piece of her mind. Before she could speak, with concerned looks on their faces, these women handed Linda what looked to be a dish, saying, “We’re so sorry we disturbed you earlier. We thought you may like this homemade chicken soup. Hopefully it might make you feel a little better.”Linda was taken aback by this lovely gesture. Being new to the area, she didn’t know many neighbours or people who could assist her with shopping or errands (跑腿) so the gesture was all the more appreciated. She could only smile sheepishly and sincerely thanked them. With that, the ladies left.After she related this story to me, I thought about how touching this deed really was. Especially in today’s world where sadly, kindness and thoughtfulness seem so rare. I also realized that thinking about others and showing kindness is the real essence of love.1. What does the expression “give them a piece of her mind”in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Scold them severely.B. Drive them away.C. Refuse them directly.D. Speak out her idea.2. What can be learned about Linda from the passage?A. Linda always hastily shut the front door to many people.B. Linda was not a little interested in any TV whatsoever.C. Linda was very grateful to the ladies for their chicken soup.D. Linda would buy their TV set in reward for the ladies’ chicken soup.3. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Chicken SoupB. Soup for the soulC. The Real Essence of LoveD. A Friend’s experienceBIn recent years, with the development of technology, it is common to see robots into our homes in the form of toys and vacuums (吸尘器) without question. Children’s toys that rely on robotics for both entertainment and education are becoming more popular and more easily accessible. Robot vacuums, too, are so popular that the Roomba has even earned itself a name in popular television.A selection of other household wares can be purchased and owned for a reasonable cost, but they all look and perform like vacuums. Our domestic helpers are currently designed to vacuuming, mopping, sweeping and mowing.Of course the best known of these is the Roomba, but there is actually some competition amongst the autonomous vacuum manufacturers. Roomba, made by iRobot, now comes in several designs and has been through many versions of improvements. The basic model is just about $400, but there’s a more attractive version, complete with a wireless command center to control the robot from anywhere in the home. Samsung also has a vacuum, called the Smart Tango, which makes increased improvements on the Roomba by including brushes for cleaning corners. It’s possible that some of the less well-known vacuums might be even more exciting, like the Neato Robotics XV that takes on a square shape to better clean corners. Incremental (增值的) improvements are what drive the home robot industry.Now that domestic robots are becoming more popular, the near future should be exciting. If we are going to welcome robots into our lives and our homes, we should expect them to work for it, and work hard. It’s the dawn of the robot revolution, whether we like it or not, and it would be great to see that technology put to use in more innovative(创新的) ways.4. What does Roomba in the passage mean?A. A man’s name who has bought a domestic robot.B. A name of a big company who makesrobots.C. A type of vacuum whose name is Roomba.D. A place where people can buy proper robots.5. The Smart Tango is different from other types in that ________.A. it has a wireless command centerB. it has brushes for cleaning cornersC. it is more famous and excitingD. it is driven without electricity6. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?A. Domestic robots will free us from housework.B. Domestic robots will become cheaper and cheaper.C. Domestic robots have brought environmental revolution.D. Domestic robots takes the lead in science and technology.7. What does the author intend to tell in the passage?A. Domestic robots are closely related to our daily life.B. It is interesting to see domestic robots at home.C. Domestic robots are too expensive for most people.D. It is convenient to buy a domestic robot.CThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in thelast decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.8. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.9. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.10. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.11.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.DWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officialsare supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. Theproblem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.12. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.13. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.14. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.15. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.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届中山市中山市育英学校高三英语一模试题及答案解析

2020届中山市中山市育英学校高三英语一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.BWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine (疫苗), the person receives a small piece of paper called a “COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, and the name and date of the vaccine. Because it is so simple, it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine. As universities, workplaces and other places are requiring proof of vaccination, some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fake cards. Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards. The prices range from $25 to $200. The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards. On the site Reddit, one person wrote, “I need one, too, for college. I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination. Most schools simply ask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website. Benjamin Mason Meier is a professor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill, UNC. He studies international health policy. He said, unlike some countries, theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status. He said theU.S.is depending on “aflimsypaper card”, and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards. Rebecca Williams also works at UNC. She is a researcher at the school’s Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards. “This is why I think the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,” she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards. If someone uses the CDC logo without permission, they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison. The U.S. Department of Justice recently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy a fake than get a free shot. Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity, She called those students “dumb”. “I’m angry about that,” she said. “Like, there is more anger than I could describe now.”4. Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A. They are easy to get.B. Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C. Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D. To get a vaccine shot is expensive.5. Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A. Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B. Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C. Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D. Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.6. What does the underlined word “flimsy” probably mean?A. Weak.B. Effective.C. Detailed.D. Professional,7. What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A. To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B. To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C. The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D. To reduce theU.S.university leaders’ worry about fake vaccination cards.CSummer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second. .Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.8. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.9. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.10. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.11. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.A. browse the unofficial website of NASAB. watch a video recorded by a flight centerC. stream a live show on Aug. 11 nightD. use special devices to connect with the showerDOne rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when ayoung woman jumped on. She had a child with her who must have been about 3 or 4 years old.The bus was full, bumpy, and it soon got noisy as her kid began crying because he couldn’t sit next to his mother. There were a couple of open seats, but they weren’t together. She wasflusteredand looked embarrassed.Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mom smiled as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older woman’s mouth that elevated the entire energy of that bus ride: “I’ve been there”.Simple, undramatic and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite people. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experiences. We forget that, as we forge (前进) through life, focused onour own troubles and needs—which are actually less unique than we think. How can these three words create more connection in your life? Ask yourself: “Where am I holding back?One thing I know for sure is this: Healing others helps heal yourself. I noticed this recently with my friend, Tracy, who took a new friend who had suffered a miscarriage under her wing. Tracy had three of them before having her daughter two years ago. Our intellect needs a doctor to explain the medical side of things, yes. But our souls need human connection to help us along. No one can do that better than someone who has been exactly where you are.Can the essence of these three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someone’s uncomfortable—because we’re all in this together.12. The underlined word “flustered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.A. angryB. anxiousC.scaredD. upset13. What does the woman mean by saying “ I’ve been there”in the third paragraph？A. The woman was on the bus and saw what had happened to the boy.B. The woman got to her destination and was ready to get off the bus.C. The woman once had the similar experience with that mother.D. The woman took the exact seat that the boy was on just now.14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Everyone has his or her own unique problem that is difficult to solve.B. Doctors can help us get through when we have mental or physical problems.C. The author’s friend Tracy felt better after she was comforted by her new friend.D. One can indeed make a difference to those in need of help by doing simple things.15. The passage isintended to _______.A. show a harmonious world by telling some touching storiesB. praise those who are willing to help others in emergenciesC. appeal to readers to give timely help to those in needD. illustrate some ways of helping others in detail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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一轮复习英语模拟试题01一：单项填空1. ---I can’t imagine that great destruction was made to Xinjiang by the snowstorm. ---_______________.A. Nor am IB. So do IC. Me, tooD. Me, neither2. The government said the city is facing ______ short supply of about 1 million cubicmeters of ________ natural gas.A. a; /B. the; theC. a; aD. the; /3. In Australia, surfing is a popular sport among young people __________ they canseek excitement and adventure.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. how4. The government is trying to do something to ______ a better understanding betweenthe two countries.A. promoteB. adjustC. banD. clarify5. Nokia, the world’s largest mobile phone maker, said that over the first nine monthsof the year it ______ 23 million handsets in China.A. has soldB. had soldC. soldD. would have sold6. Obama says he is angry about policies that always favor the wealthy and powerfulover ________Americans and insists that opportunities be opened up to all.A. intelligentB. competitiveC. averageD. original7. After the robbery, the shop fixed an alarm system ____________ further losses.A. forB. againstC. fromD. beyond8. A good teacher has to be armed with the ability to keep students ____________throughout their learning process.A. motivatingB. to be motivatedC. motivateD.motivated9. Evidence has been piled up __________ drinking water after getting up in the morningcontributes to one’s health.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. if10. –Thomson said he could fix my computer, but I really doubt it.--__________. He’s very good at the sort of thing.A. I couldn’t agree more.B. It’s just a piece of cake.C. Don’t worry.D. That’s out of the question.11. I’m quite sure that it is _________ impossible for me to fulfill the task withinonly two days without anyone to help me.A. absolutelyB. approximatelyC. narrowlyD. desperately12. Nowadays, in India, women with independent incomes are refusing to ________ thetraditional idea of marriage.A. submit toB. contribute toC. devote toD. lead to13. ---My friend Bill promised he’d help with this rush job, but he didn’t showup.---____________! He never keeps his word.A. It’s hard to sayB. What a friendC. I couldn’t agree moreD.What a shame14. Usually there might be a lot of accidents in the heavy fog. I happened towitness____ this morning.A. itB. thoseC. oneD. that15. Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help, ___ since the organization was built.A. has been offeredB. had been offeredC. have been offeredD. is offered16. At the news conference, the foreign minister made the _________again that Chinawill never be the first to use nuclear weapons.A. announcementB. explanationC. statementD. prediction17. According to the new traffic regulation, anyone who drives after drinking alcohol______ be punished or arrested.A. shallB. shouldC. canD. need18. --Didn’t you enjoy yourself at the ball?---Certainly I did. __________, I had such fun that time seemed to go by so quickly.A. As a consequenceB. In factC. In contrastD. On the contrary19. –The trees we planted last year have all died.--What a pity. You should have planted them ____________there is plenty of water.A. whereB. in whichC. thatD. what20. —Is there anything ____for tomorrow? —Yes. We’re going to have a picni cif it doesn’t rain.A. planningB. being plannedC. to be plannedD. planned 二：完形填空A couple of years ago, I went to a lady’s drugstore to buy some vitamins. Upon entering the store, I 21 that there was an electronic keyboard on a stand leaning against the wall. Being a piano music lover and 22 , I asked if the woman played. She nodded and ___23___ that she had been 24 lessons—at age 54! I told her that it was very 25 that she was pursuing(追求) her 26 to play the piano.Then she asked me the same question.“I have been playing for 8 years now,” I answered.“Then you must play a song for me before you leave,” she requested.I 27 she was kidding and I simply smiled. At the end of the 28 of the vitamins, she 29 me of our musical “ 30 ”. She then showed me to an old upright piano in the living room and asked me to play a song for her. I thought 31 and decided to play David Lanz’s “Return to the Heart”, since she had so much enthusiasm for 32_ , and it was my soul-searching song.I played the song to the best of my 33 , and with my emotions pouring into it as much as possible. She loved it. 34 I was about to step out of the door, I heard a weak voice calling out, “Young man!”I turned around. And there was an old lady 35 one little step ata time with the help of another woman. “I wanted to come out to 36 you for the beautiful song that you played. I have been very sick, and it’s very hard for me to 37 my bed, but I really wanted to thank you for the song. It made me feel good…” she said. With that, she turned around and walked 38 back to her room.I was deeply touched by her 39 and felt a deeper understanding for the song. It served its purpose beautifully, returning to one’s 40 forpeace and joy, just as the song goes.21. A. observed B. watched C. noticed D. caught22. A. player B. learner C. writer D. starter23. A. implied B. suggested C. agreed D. added24. A. giving B. attending C. teaching D. learning25. A. interesting B. exciting C. aggressive D. impressive26. A. enthusiasm B. interest C. hobbies D. emotions27. A. found B. felt C. hoped D. thought28. A. charge B. purchase C. bargain D. obtaining29. A. warned B. required C. asked D. reminded30. A. deal B. agreement C. discussion D. debate31. A. for the moment B. at the momentC. for a momentD. at a moment32. A. music B. me C. the piano D. vitamins33. A. knowledge B. attitude C. mind D. ability34. A. Since B. As C. While D. Because35. A. having B. making C. taking D. moving36. A. thank B. praise C. admire D. respect37. A. get on B. get up C. get off D. get down38. A. quickly B. calmly C. happily D. slowly39. A. approval B. appreciation C. joy D. thanks40. A.soul B. world C. heart D. dream三：阅读理解AWe live in an age of unprecedented(空前的) opportunity: If you’ve got ambition, drive, and smarts, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession—regardless of where you started out from. But nowadays companies aren’t managing their knowledge workers’careers. Rather, we must each be our own chief executive officer. Only when you operate from a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true and lasting excellence.To build a life of excellence, begin by asking yourself these questions: “What Are My Strengths?”To accurately identify your strengths, use feedback analysis. Every time you make a key decision, write down the outcome you expect. Several months later, compare the actual results with your expected results. Look for patterns in what you are seeing: What results are you skilled at generating? What unproductive habits are preventing you from creating the outcomes you desire? In identifying opportunities for improvement, don’t waste time developing skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, concentrate on and build on your strengths.“What Are My Values?”What are your ethics(道德标准)? What do you see as your most important responsibilities for living a worthy, ethical life? Do your organization’s ethics resonate(共鸣) with your own values? If not, your career will be likely to be marked by frustration and poor performance.“Where Do I Belong?”Consider your strengths, preferred work style, and values. Based on these qualities, what kind of work environment would you fit it best? Find the perfect fit, and you’ll transform yourself from a merely acceptable employee into a star performer.“What Can I Contribute?”In earlier eras, companies told businesspeople what their contribution should be. Today, you have choices. To decide how you can best improve your organization’s performance, first ask what the situation requires. Based on your strengths, work style, and values, how might you make the greatest contribution to your organization’s efforts?41. The following steps are all the ways to find and improve your strengths EXCEPT_________.A. writing down your expectationsB. comparing the actual resultsC. finding out your advantagesD. developing your disadvantages42. Which of the following comments is NOT true?A. People should find results they are skilled at generating.B. Processing information by hearing others discuss is the most effective way of working.C. People who work in one team should have similar ethics.D. The fit working environment can help the workers work more efficiently.43. What can lead to a life of excellence?A. Self-pity and powers.B. Ambition and smarts.C. Self-awareness and strengths.D. Motives and self-knowledge.44. How might you make the greatest contribution to your organization’s efforts?A. Do what is needed.B. Identify your own strengths.C. Work in your own way.D. Obey the companies’ rules. BVincent Van Gogh was not always an artist. In fact, he wanted to be a church minister but was sent to the Belgian mining community of Borinage in 1879. He discovered that the miners there lived with terrible working conditions and received poverty-level wages. Their families were not well fed and struggled simply to survive. He felt concerned that the small salary he received from the church allowed him to live a normal life, which, in contrast to the poor, seemed unfair.A rich family in the community offered him free room and board. But Van Gogh turned down the offer, stating that it was the final temptation he must reject if he was to faithfully serve his community of poor miners. He believed that if he wanted them to trust him, he must become one of them. And if they were to learn of the love of God through him, he must love them enough to share with them.He was fully aware of a wide chasm which can separate words and actions. He knew that people’s lives often speak louder and clearer than their words. Maybe it was that same knowledge that led Francis of Assisi to frequently remind his monks（修士，僧侣）, “Wherever you go, preach. Use words if necessary.”There are a million ways to say, “I love you,” without even saying a word!45. Among the following statements of Vincent Van Gogh, which is Not true?A. He was an artist.B. He wasn’t satisfied with his salaryC. He thought the wages of the minors too low.D. He once worked as a minister.46. From the second paragraph, we know _____________.A. Van Gogh was crazyB. Van Gogh especially loved to teach children artsC. Van Gogh was richD. Van Gogh deeply sympathized with the lower-class47. Vincent Van Gogh rejected the offer because _____.A. it was illegal for a ministerB. he wanted to be a minorC. he was devoted to his jobD. he was dishonest48. The sentence “There are a million ways to say, ‘I love you, without even sayinga word.” (the last paragraph) implies that ______.A. actions speak louder than wordsB. silence can also show loveC. there are numerous ways to express loveD. saying “I love you” is useless49. We can infer from the passage ____________.A. our lives always speak louder and clearer than our wordsB. the miners there worked under excellent working conditionsC. the ministers lived a much better and easier life than the miners at the timeD. Van Gogh himself offered to work in the Belgian mining community of Borinage in 1879.CWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude, the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies physics, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering, medicine or any other science?We all know that science plays an important role in our societies．However, many people believe that our progress depends on two different aspects of science．The first aspect is the application of the machines, products and systems of knowledge that scientists and technologists develop．The second is the application of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work．He does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available．He rejects authority as the only basis for truth．Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively．Furthermore, he does not readily accept his own idea, since he knows that man is the least reliable of scientific instruments and that a number of factors tend to disturb objective investigation．Lastly, he is full of imagination since he often has to look for relationships in data which are not only complex but also frequently incomplete．Furthermore, he needs imagination if he wants to guess how processes work and how events take place．These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts．50．Many people believe that science helps society to progress through_________ A．knowledge only．B．more than one aspect．C．technology only．D．the use of machines．51．Which of the following statements about a curious scientist is TRUE?A．He doesn’t find confidence and pleasure in work．B．He is interested in problems that are explained．C．He makes efforts to investigate potential connections．D．He looks for new ways of acting．52．According to the passage, a successful scientist would NOT_______________．A．easily believe in unchecked statements．B．easily criticize others' research work．C．always use his imagination in work． D．always use evidence from observation．53．Which word can be used to describe the data that a good scientist uses?A．complete B．objective C．complicated D．accurate 54．What does the passage mainly discuss?A．Application of technology．B．Progress in modem society．C．Scientists' ways of thinking and acting．D．How to become a successful scientist．DDear Malia and Sasha,I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential—schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in eachother.Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country—but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free—that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility.That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something.She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better—and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be.I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much—although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.Love, Dad55. Who was most probably the writer?A. A headmaster managing a primary school.B. A candidate to run for President of U.S.A.C. A manager running international business.D. A commander experiencing a war in a foreign country.56. What does the underlined word “journey” (Paragraph 1) really mean?A. a trip to a place of interestB. a process to bring up their childrenC. a campaign to run for the presidentD. a visit to their hometown to meet their grandmother57. What do we know about Malia and Sasha’s grandmother?A. She had a perfect way to educate children.B. She encouraged the writer to join the army.C. She bought a lovely puppy for her grandchildren.D. She often read the Declaration of Independence to her grandchildren.58. From the letter we can learn that the writer was _______________.A. kind and hesitantB. ambitious and considerateC. selfish but mercifulD. successful but stubborn59. According to the letter, which of the following is NOT true?A. The writer and his two daughters had been apart for a long time.B. The writer hoped that his daughters would live up to his great expectations.C. The only way to settle the differences in the world is through violence.D. There still exist some divides of race and region, gender and religion somewherein the world.60. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the letter?A. Encouraging his daughters to run for President in the future.B. Explaining the whole international situation to his daughters.C. Educating his daughters how to defend their country.D. Apologizing to his daughters for his not being able to stay together with themfor such a long time.第二节：日常生活中，人们常会有某些奇特的习惯，并对这些习惯感到困惑不解。