湖南省2020年高三英语3月线上自主联合检测试题
2020年湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三模试题及参考答案
2020年湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三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APeople in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A. They cleaned hands before meals.B. They used personal utensils.C. They had to use knives at dinner.D. They ate mostly with hands.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The order of eating foods.B. The weight of various foods.C. The principles of digesting foods.D. The list of healthy foods.3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.BThe Rise of Voice TechnologyVoice technology has come a long way. Just a few years ago, it would have been unusable. But now, those who follow the technology know that it has got considerably better.Writing with your voice raises several interesting questions. How difficult is it actually? Human speech involves a lot more starting and stopping with errors and the need for repairing broken sentences than you may think. Even gifted speakers make mistakes. To turn the spoken word into reasonable writing requires lots of planning. You’ll need some kinds of notes or other organisers to make it work.Another question turning speech into writing raises is the style. How would writing make the change that people speak their writing rather than type? Chances are that it would come up with many more short sentences and more concrete language, which is good. It would probably also rely on prepared phrases a lot more often, which is not available when you are speaking quickly.To confirm this, a column was not written, but dictated (听写). It was composed from brief notes written down for structure only, and it was edited for length, with all of the original errors kept in. Here were the results. The first was that the literal accuracy was extremely high. There weren’t many cases wherethe software had heard one word incorrectly and written down another. But the other result was that the readability of this column was rather bad. Obviously, the blame is not with the technology at all, which turns out to be rather good. Speaking into writing relies on a better human brain than the one we currently possess. Writing is hard. There’s a reason it can’t be done at the speed of speech, in real time.To clarify the matter, this time paragraph breaks were added after the whole writing. Punctuations (标点) had to be spoken aloud, and after a full stop, the first word in the new sentence was capitalized automatically. Some minor punctuation marks were added to make it clearer. To improve accuracy, people “trained” the softwarebeforehand, reading a prewritten passage aloud. Actually it turns out to be more effective. All of these ensure the satisfactory completion of turning speech into writing.Language is the most important tool for human interaction, and voice is one beautiful part of language. With the maturity of modern technology, it has given birth to a great change in the human-computer voice interaction.4. According to the passage, which helps to turn speech into writing in terms of style?A. There is careful planning in advance.B. Errors and broken sentences are avoided.C. People type words as fast as they say them.D. The writing contains more prepared phrases.5. To achieve better results, the author mentions some changes for ______.A. processing errors in a column.B. adding minor punctuation marks.C. increasing the number of brief notes.D. integrating short paragraphs in writing.6. The author suggests that ______.A. human brains are responsible for poor dictated writing.B. writing with voice promises to improve the quality of writing.C. writing is an unnatural act that can hardly be learned and improved.D. technology has a long way to go in the human-computer voice interaction.7. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why people fully intend to turn speech into writing.B. What role voice technology plays in improving readability.C. Where the human-computer voice interaction is at an advantage.D. How voice technology enables the change from speech into writing.CConducting interviews for news stories is an important skill for any journalist. To start, do as much research as you can and prepare a list of questions to ask. Once the interview starts, try to develop a rapport(融洽的关系) with your "source"—anyone a journalist interviews, but don't waste your time. If your source starts to talk about things that are clearly of no use to you, don't be afraid to gently but firmly turn the conversationback to the topic at hand.It's an old debate among journalists: Which works better when interviewing a source, taking notes (the old-fashioned way) or using a cassette or digital voice recorder? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. A reporter's notebook and a pen or pencil are the easy-to-use, time-honored tools of the interviewing trade, while recorders enable you to get everything someone says word for word. Which works better? It depends on what kind of story you're doing.Many beginning reporters complain that with a notepad and pen, they can never take down everything a source says in an interview. But you don't have to note everything down. Keep in mind that you're probably not going to use everything they say in your story. So don't worry if youlet slipa few things.So you've done a long interview with a source, you have pages of notes, and you're ready to write. But chances are you'll only be able to choose a few quotes from that information collected directly from the source. Which ones should you use? Reporters often talk about using only "good" quotes for their stories, but what does this mean? Broadly speaking, when someone says something interesting, and says it in an interesting way, that can make a good quote.8. What is a journalist advised to do during an interview?A. Be gentle with the source.B. Carry on a long conversation.C. Make the conversation interesting.D. Prevent the conversation being off-topic.9. What do the underlined words "let slip" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. give awayB. leave outC. get rid ofD. take up10. What is considered as a good quote for a reporter?A. A direct quote.B. An important point of view.C. A piece of basic information.D. Something funny a source says interestingly.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The job of a journalist.B. The process of interviewing.C Some facts about interviewing. D. The relationship between a journalist and a source.DTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal aboutproblems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusual problem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.12. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.13. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product14. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs Complexity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届湖南省百校联考高考英语3月模拟试题
2020届湖南省百校联考高考英语3月模拟试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题．每段对话仅读一遍．例：How much is the shirt？A.￡19.15 B.￡9.18 C.￡9.15.答案是C．1．（1.5分）What will the woman be doing this afternoon？A．Staying at home．B．Going to visit her friends．C．Going to the Olympic Games．2．（1.5分）What happened to the boy today at school？A．He fought with someone．B．He didn't join in the fight．C．He made a big fire．3．（1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place？A．Inside a cinema．B．In a ticket office．C．Outside a cinema．4．（1.5分）What does the woman mean？A．She is very good at English．B．She likes math now．C．She thinks the man is funny．5．（1.5分）What happened to the woman？A．She misunderstood the man．B．She wanted to take the 6：00 flight．C．She changed the reservation 7：00．第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白．每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项．听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．（3分）（1）What is the conversation mainly about？A．Sandra's foot．B．Cleaning the floor．C．Housekeeping costs．（2）Who is Brenda？A．Dave's sister．B．Sandra's boss．C．Dave's house cleaner．7．（3分）（1）What day is it today？A．Thursday．B．Wednesday．C．Tuesday．（2）How has the man tried to reach his brother？A．By sending him a text．B．By going to his house．C．By leaving him a voicemail．8．（4.5分）（1）What does "English weather in your body" mean？A．Having a cough．B．Catching a cold．C．Making a joke．（2）What does the doctor tell the man to do？A．Drink plenty of water and juices．B．Stop drinking lemon water．C．Change medicines．（3）What should the man take according to the doctor？A．His medical record．B．His health insurance．C．An umbrella．9．（6分）系统找不到该试题10．（6分）（1）What happened to Dolly Parton in school？A．She moved to Nashville．B．Her father paid the teacher with a bag of corn．C．Her classmates prevented her from performing in a TV show．（2）What was Dolly Parton's first job？A．Singing．B．Writing songs．C．Starting a business．（3）How do people always recognize Dolly Parton？A．By her hair．B．By her clothing．C．By her voice．（4）What does the speaker want the listeners to do with this information？A．Take notes for a test．B．Be encouraged to find out more．C．Memorize the details．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项．11．（6分）First Aid Level 1The course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn CPR，short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation （心肺复苏法）．It also covers management of bleeding and shock．This course includes assessment and leads to a New Zealand Qualifications Authority （NZQA）unit standard．The most attractive point is that a well﹣known doctor will teach this course．Price．＄100Duration：1 dayFirst Aid Level 2It includes all of the course content from First Aid Level 1，plus an additional half day．Suitable for first aiders，health and safety staff and anyone who needs first﹣aid knowledge for their professional qualification．A very experienced doctor will teach this course．Price：＄150Duration：1.5 daysResuscitation level 3This training course is for those who require level 3 resuscitation skills，especially people who have a duty to respond and are probably concerned with the start of resuscitation．Price：＄160Duration：4 hoursResuscitation level 4This is an important health professional resuscitation training course．It can be used as a Level 4 refresher course．This course is the most suitable for nurses，nurse managers，District Health Board （DHB）resuscitation officers．Price：＄200Duration hours：4 hoursTake a look at the series of first aid courses，so that you can choose the medical learning experience that best matches your needs．（1）How is First Aid Level 1 different from the other courses？A．It's the most expensive．B．It'll last the longest time．C．It'll be taught by a famous doctor．D．It's meant for health and safety officers．（2）How much should an applicant pay per hour for Resuscitation Level 3？A．＄50．B．＄40．C．＄100．D．＄160．（3）What is the main purpose of the text？A．To advertise the first aid courses．B．To show doctors' responsibilities．C．To advise medical professionals to assess their living standards．D．To inform medical staff of the medical levels of the four hospitals．12．（8分）Remember vitaminwater's "free of rolling screen for a year" challenge that dared people to be free from smart phones for a whole year will win S 100，000？Well，Elana Mugdan，a New York woman，has been into it for eight months，and just four months away from claiming grand prize．Vitaminwater made news headlines last December when it announced its unique challenge．Thousands of people applied to be chosen as the perfect candidate to spend a year with out touching their smart phones，but in the end，the only person who got to try and survive for an entire year without a handheld smart phone was Elana Mugdan，a 29﹣year﹣old fiction writer from Queens，New York．Eight months into the challenge，she claims it has been a free and eye﹣opening experience that shows her just how dependent she becomes on her smart phone．Even though there are times when she misses her handheld smart phone，she plans to go on living without it even after the challenge ends，because she really doesn't want to go back to days when she abused it，wasted time，stayed up all hours of the night on it，and was obsessed with social media．But not having access to her smart phone really made certain situations a lot harder than shecould have imagined them before．"Many people did me a favor．However，once，I almost got stranded （滞留）in the SeaTac airport because the phone number I'd written down was wrong，and I had no way of referring to the right one，no way of calling a cab，and no one in the state who could help me，" the young writer said．Another time，her car's "check engine" light turned on while she was driving in an unfamiliar area at night．She couldn't use her phones GPS location feature，or even check what the light meant on Google or find a nearby car repair shop．Still，she learned to overcome these situations．And now she claims the last eight months of phone free life have been one of the best adventures of her life and that shell keep it for another four months．（1）What's the challenge "free of rolling screen for a year"？A．People free from smart phones can live a richer lifeB．People living a telephone﹣free life can be awarded every year．C．People living without computers for a year will win grand prize．D．People spending a year free from smart phones will get a reward．（2）Which phrase can replace the underlined part "obsessed with" in paragraph 2？A．satisfied withB．accustomed toC．popular withD．addicted to（3）What does Elana Mugdan mainly want to express in paragraph 3？A．It's fantastic to have someone to help her all the way．B．It's unimaginable to lose her phone number on the way．C．It's difficult to get out of the trouble without a smart phone．D．It's unnecessary to refer to information with a smart phone．（4）What can we learn about Elana mugdan？A．She couldn't live without a smart phone．B．She finds no one can help her in the adventure．C．She has not won the grand S 100，000 prize yet．D．She used her smart phone to write fiction．13．（8分）Pycnandra acuminata （喜树）is a rare tree native to New Caledonia that has the rare abili ty to collect heavy metals like nickel （镍）from the ground．The liquid circulated in its body is blue﹣green and reportedly contains up to 25% nickel．In general，trees and heavy metals like nickel don't really go well together．But Pycnandraacuminata make them live together．And that's what makes Pycnandra acuminata so special．It sucks out normally poisonous levels of heavy metals from the soil and store them in its trunk，leaves and seeds．The evolution of Pycnandra acuminata is believed to have occurred over millions of years but scientists have yet to identify a universal principle of nickel intake and storage．The reason why such trees have formed the way of absorbing metals is also up for debate．The most popular theory states that the concentration of nickel protects such trees from leaf ﹣chewing insects．And studies have shown that nickel accumulated by these trees indeed harms many insects though some have developed a high tolerance to it．Another theory says nickel has effects of resisting bacteria，which protects the trees from various disease．However，these theories are all just theories．One thing that has been proven is the ability of Pycnandra acuminata to clean the soil with poisonous materials caused by human activity．There's also clear potential for collecting heavy materials like nickel in these kinds of soils that will bring a few profits by conventional ways of mining．People can collect minerals contained in such soils from the blue﹣green trees．Unfortunately，Pycnandra acuminata is recently in a bad situation．Human activity in forests of New Caledonia has made Pycnandra acuminata in danger．Consequently，probably fewer than several hundred trees of this kind have remained as a result of the reduction of our forests．（1）What do we know about Pycnandra acuminata？A．It has a blue﹣green color due to metals collected．B．It is able to collect some heavy metals from the ground．C．It sucks out a great deal of poisonous underground water．D．It tends to grow in the soil with plenty of poisonous liquid．（2）What do the theories in paragraph 4 say about Pycnandra acuminata？A．It indeed protects many insects．B．It stores most nickel in its roots．C．It makes its surrounding plants suffer from diseases．D．It protects itself through the concentration of nickel．（3）What does the author mainly want to express in the last paragraph？A．Pycnandra acuminata is in danger．B．Forests are to blame for the reduction of trees．C．Forests are decreasing as a result of human activity．D．Pycnandra acuminata is under the protection of people．（4）In which section of a magazine is this text most likely to appear？A．Bacteria and disease．B．Health and life．C．Man and nature．D．Fashion and entertainment．14．（8分）Fancy your own satellite？Arizona State University is working towards making thisa reality with its Sun Cube FemtoSat project．Smaller than a standard CubeSat，the low﹣cast student﹣designed spacecraft is aimed at providing greater access to space for scientists and hobbyists alike．Assistant professor Jekan Thanga and a team of students have been developing the Sun﹣Cube Femto Sat for the past two years．The small 3×3×3cm cube weighs in at just 35g and a longer （3×3×9cm，100g）model has also been designed，which includes storage space．Each SunCube FemtoSat has its own communication，data collection and propulsion （推进）systems and is powered by solar panels．It is made of off﹣the﹣shelf parts that are available in shops，and the energy﹣efficient solar panels are cut from scrap （碎片），which makes it save energy，sold at a discount by manufacturers．"With a spacecraft of this size，any university can do it，" says Thanga．"That's part of our major goal space discovery for everybody．"The team says that while launching your own satellite would usually cost between US 60，000﹣70，000 per kilo，it would only cost ＄1，000 to send a Sun Cube Femto Sat to the International Space Station，and ＄3，000 to send it into low earth orbit．Leaving the earth's gravity would cost an estimated ＄27，000．The Femto Sat would be packed with a "jack in the box" style system that matches standard CubeSat sizes （around 10 cubic cm），simplifying the process of getting the tiny satellite into orbit．NASA has sent 30 Cube Sats into space over the last few years，with another 50 awaiting launch．Thanga and his staff view the FemtoSat as a starting point for scientists and student and even hope the device could be bought on the website like Amazon one day．Thanga Imagines developing four main applications for the device，including hands﹣on testing experiences for students，and artificial gravity experiments．In addition，groups of SunCube FemtoSats could eventually be able to do the job of larger spacecraft at a vastly discounted cost．（1）What is the major goal of the Sun Cube FemtoSat project？A．To act on teaching in outer space．B．To provide access to spacecraft design．C．To help carry out a classroom experiment．D．To help average individuals explore space．（2）What is special about Sun Cube FemtoSats？A．They are energy﹣efficient．B．They are of the same size．C．They are mainly designed for lab use．D．They are mainly used to collect information．（3）What does Thanga expect of Sun Cube femtoSats？A．They'll be provided for free．B．They'll be available online．C．They'll match the size of CubeSats．D．They'll be sent into space with Cubesats．（4）What can be the best title for the text？A．FemtoSats Will Rule Space．B．Your Own satellite Is Coming．C．Going into Space has been Affordable．D．You Can Design Your Own Spacecraft．第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．（10分）How do you react to challenges？Do you run and hide，or do you face them with your head held high？Having confidence in yourself can give you power to face challenges and succeed in the following two aspects of life．（1）Everyone knows that looking confident during a job interview will help you get the job．Confidence actually can help you in your career．In other words，if you think you'll your workplace，it's more likely that you will succeed one day．Social skillsBeing sure of yourself can also make you feel calm when meeting new people．You'll be less afraid of rejection，so you'll be free to be yourself．（2）Your nice image will make them more willing to interact with you．But how to develop your confidence●（3）Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses．Being confident doesn't mean you have to be blind to problems you have．But you want balance．Be sure to think of astrength for every weakness you write down．●Set goals．Make some goals for your daily tasks．If you could accomplish anything in life，what would it be？Think big but also think small．（4）Some of your goals can involve improving the weaknesses you listed．Then you'll have one reason fewer to doubt yourself．●Look your best．Taking a little time to make yourself look good will help you have a positive attitude．●Stand up straight，smile and look people in the eye．（5）Having confidence in yourself takes some effort，but it brings great benefits．A．Know yourselfB．Professional performanceC．It's difficult to build up confidenceD．That makes it easier to make a good impressionF．Write down the problems you often come across in school lifeF．Even getting something small done will give you confidence to achieve more goalsG．Act confidently，it won't be long before your feelings follow the three kinds of behaviors 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．16．（30分）Even if they had to stop today，it would have been quite an accomplishment．But Brad Ryan and his 89﹣year﹣old grandmother Joy Ryan，who have （1）29 national parks so far have no intention of（2）．The first one they saw was the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2015．Since then，he and Joy Ryan have seen many （3）．"I remembered a （n）（4）conversation with my grandma joy when were （5）2009 Appalachian Trail hike from Georgia to Maine and she expressed （6）that she had never seen the mountains and （7）the great outdoors throughout her life，so I （8）to join me on my weekend（9）from campus to the Smokies，" Brad said．At the time，brad was a fourth﹣year veterinary student at the College of Veterinary Medicine，but needed a （10）to deal with academic stress，especially after news of a second﹣year vet student's insanity （精神错乱）was made（11）．There have been a lot of （12）along the way．A highlight for brad was "watching my grandmother （13）her inner child as she （14）down a sand dune （沙丘）at a park at age 87"．Another highlight was being（15）in an hours﹣long traffic jam in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley，and watching the（16）over the grand Canyon at dawn，She still （17）to take a speed boat to Boca Chita Key and climbed the spiral staircase （旋梯）of a 65﹣foot lighthouse on the island，"Brad（18）．"At her age，she's very（19）that at every moment，she's probably seeing something for the first and last time．That has dramatically （20）the way I live my life as well，" he continued．（1）A．founded B．recorded C．visited D．protected （2）A．delaying B．stopping C．wondering D experiencing （3）A．risks B．achievements C．failures D．attractions （4）A．previous B．ambiguous C．tense D．punctual （5）A．imaging B．discussing C．missing D．abandoning （6）A．regret B．suffering C．prejudice D．expectation （7）A．heard B．painted C．explored D．preferred （8）A．served B．invited C．commander D．forced（9）A．crash B．attempt C．escape D．search（10）A．break B．party C．test D．show（11）A．possible B．public C．similar D．skeptical （12）A．benefits B．promises C．mistakes D．laughs（13）A．burst into B．turn down C．dig out D．bring up（14）A．fell B．cut C．rolled D．looked（15）A．trapped B．absorbed C．lost D．conducted （16）A．play B．sunrise C．sunset D．match（17）A．managed B．promised C．refused D．failed（18）A．regretted B．added C．demanded D．argued（19）A．ashamed B．aware C．confident D．thankful（20）A．chose B．needed C．observed D．changed第二节（共1小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式．17．（15分）Camping in the countryside is usually great fun，but sometimes things can gowrong．Accidents can happen，so it is important to think about your（1）（secure）before you go and while you are there．You need to plan ahead，Check out the weather forecast a few days（2）advance and watch out for some reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to．Prepare an emergency kit （急救箱）．If you or anyone with you（3）（have）an accident or illness，the kit works．You also should choose your campsite carefully．avoiding those places where there is a risk of flooding．Before you put up your tent，make sure there are no sharp（4）（object）on the ground．In order to keep insects out of the tent，close it whenever you go in or out，If you need a camp fire for（5）（cook），be careful not（6）（build）it anywhere near your tent，and before you go to bed，remember to put it out completely．After meals．you should pick up the food（7）is left on the ground，as the food can attract insects．It also makes sense，for（8）same reason，to keep unused food in（9）（close）containers well away from the camp．You don't want a hungry bear or other animal to appear（10）（abrupt）in your tent!第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下划一橫线，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．Today my parents and I decided to go to the field to pick some wild vegetable．We started out early in the morning．Followed my parents，I walked behind happily．Soon we arrived at a small river．Though it was not wide，we had no way of to cross it．Dad watched for a while or then he had an idea．Soon they three set up a simple bridge with some stones together．And then we crossed a river easily．Finally，we reached the top of the hill，when there were many wild plants fit eat．At dusk，we were so exhausted to walk further．Luckily，our neighbor drive by and picked us up．第二节书面表达（满分25分）19．（25分）假定你是李华．你校将举办关于《三字经》（Three Character Classic）的讲座．你的外数Chris对《三字经》很感兴趣并深有研究．请写封邮件邀请他参加，内容包括：1．讲座时间和地点；2．主讲人和讲座目的；3．期待回复．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．。
2020年3月湖湘名校高三线上自主联合检测高三英语 客观题参考答案
高三英语客观题答案阅读理解21. D 细节理解题。
根据HBO’s “Game of Thrones”claimed the title of the most tweeted-about TV show of the year, despite many criticizing the series for an anti-climatic finale.可知HBO出品的《权力的游戏》成为今年推特用户最关注的电视节目，尽管很多人批评这部电视剧的大结局不尽如人意。
故选D。
22. B hashtags是指推特帖子中以井号打头的词，常常是引起世界关注的话题。
23. C 细节理解题。
美国政治人物在2019年最热门政治人物榜单中占据了半壁江山，故选C。
根据proponent“支持者”可排除D；根据...followed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.可排除A；根据finding that the laughing face with tears of joy was the most used, followed by the crying face and heart eyes emoji.可排除B。
24. C. 根据Li scarcely speaks in her videos. When she does open her mouth, the most common phrase that comes out is her calling her grandmother to come and eat，C符合。
25. B 通过第一段的Nothing seems impossible with Li's crafty hands...可以推断出crafty。
再根据第三段后半部分她说“relieve some of their anxiety and pressure.”可以推断出considerate。
湖南省长望浏宁四县2020届高三3月联考英语试卷(PDF版)
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例；How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.5B. ￡9.18C. ￡9.15答案是C1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Salesgirl and customer.C. Friends.2. What does the man mean?A. They can go to the cinema.B. They can watch movies online.C. They can go to a video store nearby.3. What does the man want to do?A. Buy an iPad.B. Have his iPad repaired.C. Exchange his iPad.4. What does the woman want her apartment to look like?A. Traditional.B. Modern.C. Simple.5. What will the man do on Sunday evening?A. Attend a party.B. Pick his uncle up.C. Return from Hong Kong.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年湖南省长沙县第一中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析
2020年湖南省长沙县第一中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BRain is vital to life on Earth. However, rain isn’t just made of water anymore—it’s partly made of plastic.Millions of tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are wandering around Earth’s atmosphere and traveling across entire continents according to a study published in one journal on April 12.Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter and come from a number of sources. Plastic bags and bottles released into the environment break down into smaller and smaller bits. Some microplastics are produced deliberately to provide abrasion(研磨)in products, such as toothpaste and cleansers. Another major source is your washing machine. When you wash clothing, tiny microfibers get washed away with the wastewater. Even though the water is treated by a wastewater plant, the microplastics remain,and they are released into the sea.Plastic rain may remind people of acid rain, but the former is far more widespread and harder to deal with. The tiny particles, too small to be seen with the naked eye, are collected by the wind from the ground. They are so light that they stay in the air to be blown around the globe. As they climb into the atmosphere, they are thought to act as nuclei (核心) around which water vapor (水蒸气) combines to form clouds. Some of the dust falls back to land in dry conditions, while the rest comes down as rain.Microplastics have been found everywhere you can imagine. From fish and frogs to mice and mosquitoes, their bodies have been found on average to contain 40 pieces of microplastic. As the top of the food chain, humans are exposed to microplastics, too. “We live on a ball inside a bubble,” microplastic researcher Steve Allen said. “There are no borders, there are no edges. It rains on the land and then gets blown back up into the air again to move somewhere else. There’s no stopping it once it’s out.”4. What do we know about microplastics?A. They have a diameter of over 5 millimeters.B. They have become a threat to humans.C. They are light and can be easily dealt with.D. They cause acid rain and plastic rain.5. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. Waysto deal with microplastics.B. The wide use of microplastics.C. Where microplastics come from.D. How microplastics pollute water.6. What does Steve Allen want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. No place can be safe from microplastic pollution.B. The atmosphere possesses the ability to self-cleanse.C. Countries should work together to fight pollution.D. Wind causes microplastics to move somewhere else.7. The main purpose of the article is to________.A. call on people to use fewer plastic productsB. warn people of the danger of microplasticsC. introduce the sources and effects of microplasticsD. make a comparison between acid rain and plastic rainCThe prevalence of melanoma (黑素瘤) has been rapidly rising around the world for nearly a century. While some of the increase may be due to better detection, researchers also believe it’s because we’re spending more time outdoors in the sun, vacationing to warmer climates during the winter and using tanning beds. That rise is concerning, since melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.Most of us know to cover up and apply sunscreen on hot, sunny days, but when fall arrives, we tend to drop those habits. Experts warn that’s a mistake. Though there’s less need for sun protection after summer ends, exposure to UV rays still adds up.What precautions you should take to defend against melanoma during the cooler months depends on where you are in the world. That’s because the further away you are from the equator, the more UV rays weaken in the winter. “In southern England or Canada, the daily dose of UVA on a clear summer day is 6.5 times higher than on a clear winter day,” says Professor Brian Diffey of the British Association of Dermatologists. “People in those countries typically receive only about 5% of their annual UV exposure in the winter months.”But no matter where you are, even during colder, lower risk months, it’s a mistake to put your sun-protection habits on ice. “It’s important to wear sun-screen when there is a lot of glare from the snow,” says Victoria Mar, director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.Finally, you should monitor your moles(痣). “Early detection of melanoma is vital for successful treatment,” says Diffey. If it’s caught before it spreads to other parts of the body, the patient will have 99 % of chance to survive for five years. If it’s caught late, that can drop to 25%. Warning signs are a mole that’s changing size, shape or colour, or one that’s asymmetrical — sometimes referred to as “ugly duckling” moles. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.8. What’s the main cause of the rise ofmelanoma?A. The climate change.B. Better detection.C. More exposure to the sun.D. The increase ofskin cancer.9.What’s a mistake according to experts?A. Applying sunscreen in summer.B. Wearing sun-screen when there is snow.C. Using sunscreen during lower risk months.D. Dropping sun-protection habits in winter.10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Prevention is better than cure.B. Health is better than wealth.C. A disease known is half cured.D. When the sun comes in, the doctor comes out.11. What is the best title of the text?A. Detect Melanoma.B. Beware Winter Rays.C. Monitor Your Moles.D. Spend Less Time Outdoors.DWhat will people die of 100 years from now? If you think that is a simple question，you have not been paying attention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）. With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time. Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war. Today’s leading killers，such as heart disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days. But the change in medicine can be the real technological event of our times. How long can humans live? Human brains were known to decide the final death. Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were sure that the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those ofbrain cells，would not last forever. But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine. Sometime between 2050 and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to take medicine to repair their organs（器官）. The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will build new brain cells，heart cells，and so on－in much the same way our bodies make new skin cells to take the place of old ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of human existence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.12. According to the passage，human death is now mainly caused by ________.A. diseases and agingB. accidents and warC. accidents and agingD. heart disease and war13. In the author’s opinion，today’s most important advance in technology lies in（在于）________.A. the InternetB. medicineC. brain cellsD. human organs14. Humans may live longer in the future because ________.A. heart disease will be far away from usB. human brains can decide the final deathC. the basic materials of cells will last foreverD. human organs can be repaired by new medicine15. How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A. Over 100 years.B. More than 120 years.C. About 150 years.D. The passage doesn’t tell us.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2020年湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项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 popularBNarasimha Das is on his way to feed 169,379 hungry children. Das is in charge of a kitchen in Vrindaban. The town is about a three-hour drive fromIndia’s capital,New Delhi. Das gets to work at 3:00 a.m. Thirty workers are already working to make tens of thousands of rounds of bread. It will be brought to 1,516 schools in and around Vrindaban.A Growing ProblemGoing to school is difficult for more than 13 million children inIndia. They must go to work instead, or go hungry. That’s whyIndiabegan the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, the largest school-lunch program in the world. A free lunch encourages children to come to school and gives them the energy they need for learning. The program began in the 1960s.The kitchen in Vrindaban is run by the Akshaya Patra Foundation. It is one of the lunch program’s biggest partners. “Just $11.50 can feed one child for an entire year,” said Madhu Sridhar, president of the Akshaya Patra Foundation.Lunch Is Served!The Akshaya Patra food truck arrives atGopalgarhPrimary School. Since the program started, the number of underweight children has gone down. The children get foods they need — as long as they finish what’s on their plates.4. What does Narasimha Das do？A. A waiter.B. A salesman.C. A cook.D. A shopkeeper.5. The kitchen in Vrindaban supplies food to ________.A. the poorB. school childrenC. college studentsD. the old6. Why is it difficult for children to go to school inIndia?A. Because they have to work to make money.B. Because there are not enough schools.C. Because there are not enough teachers.D. Because their parents refuse to send them to school.7. Which of the following about the Mid-Day Meal Scheme is NOT true?A. It is to encourage children to go to school.B. It has been carried out for about 50 years.C. It is run by Narasimha Das.D. It is the largest school-lunch program in the world.CIvy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States. These schools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country. There are eight total colleges that are considered to be Ivy League. These schools are Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania. Of all institutions of higher learning, these elite schools are considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-after in terms of acceptance and graduation.The term “Ivy League” came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. At the time, the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball. Although the term “Ivy League” was not created until the 1950s, many of these schools were in existence as far back as 1636, when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite, there have been plenty of internal rivalries over the years. The sports that these colleges play were so popular that some teams began playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games. The popularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention to the schools as well as revenue from ticket sales. There have also been academic rivalries between schools. Mostly, these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates, which schools offer the most prestigious scholarships, and what famous graduates have come from each school.Each Ivy League college has its own unique accomplishments that make it important. All carry a certain reputation with them, and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields, makingthem some of the most sought-after schools in the world. Their admission process is very selective, which helps the schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest. Many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools, including recent presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. This prestige leads many to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite. Often, companies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees, usually preferred by law firms, medical facilities, and large corporations. It has long beencovetedto have earned a degree from an Ivy League school. Today, the Ivy League schools are still excellent in both academia and in sports, and they have left a legacy of higher education with an exceptional track record and reputation to go along with them.8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.B. Ivy League schools didn’t come into existence until the 1950s.C. Ivy League schools do not compete with each other within the league.D. Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law fields.9. Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. The history of the Ivy LeagueB. The rivalry of the Ivy LeagueC. The accomplishments and cultural impacts of the Ivy LeagueD. The future development of the Ivy League10. Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are only for the wealthy and elite?A. Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.B. Because they have selective admission process to help ensure the quality of their students.C. Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.D. Because manycompanies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees.11. What does the underlined word “coveted” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. advocatedB.DesiredC. restrictedD. sponsoredDWhen an animal species is considered endangered, it means that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has evaluatedit as nearly extinct, which means that a majority of its population has already died off and the rate of birth is lower than the species’death rate. Today, more and more animal and plant species are onthe way to extinction because of a variety of major factors that cause a species to become endangered, and as you might expect, humans play a role in quite a few of them — in fact, the biggest threat to endangered animals is human encroachment (侵入) on their habitats.Every species needs a habitat, where an animal finds food, raises its young. Unfortunately, humans destroy animal habitats in a number of different ways: building houses, clearing forests to getlumberand to plant crops, draining rivers to bring water to those crops, and making streets and parking lots.In addition, human development pollutes the environment with all kinds of chemicals, which destroys food sources and shelters for the creatures and plants of that area. As a result, some species die out while others are pushed into areas where they can’t find food and shelters — to make matters worse, when one animal population suffers, it affects many other species in its food web, so more than one species’population is likely to decrease.Habitat destruction is the number one reason for animal endangerment, which is why conservation groups work hard to repair the effects of human developments — many non-profit groups like the Nature Conservancy are taking measures to clean up coastlines and establish nature preserves to prevent further harm to native environments and species around the world.12. A species is considered endangered________.A. when the IUCN has noticed its population changeB. when most of its population has died offC. when the species’ birth rate is close to its death rateD. when the species is losing its habitat13. What does the underlined word “lumber” probably mean?A. Gas.B. Food.C. Chemicals.D. Wood.14. What is being done to protect the endangered species?A. Calling for human development.B. Raising money.C. Establishing nature preserves.D. Educating people.15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Habitat destruction causes animal endangerment.B. Animals die out due to environment pollution.C. Measures need to be taken to increase species.D. Non-profit groups are making great contributions.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届高三英语3月网络自测试题
2020届高三英语3月网络自测试题(时间：120分钟)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the man put the woman's bike?A. In a garage.B. In a backyard.C. Under a street lamp.2. Which floor is the Committee Room on?A. The second floor.B. The third floor.C. The fourth floo r.3. How does the man feel about the article in the end?A. Annoyed.B. Satisfied.C. Bored.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a teaching buildin g.5. Why does the man call the woman?A. To ask for a sick leave.B. To ask about English classes.C. To discuss tomorrow's schedule.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
湖南省衡阳市2020届高三英语第三次联考(三模)试题(PDF)答案
Imanywould 衡阳市2020届高三毕业班联考（三）参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）01-05：CCBCA 06-10：BAABC 11-15：CBABC 16-20：BACBA第二部分阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）21-25：BADBA 26-30：CDCBA 31-35：DACBD36-40：DCAEF 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分45分）41-45：BACCA 46-50：BDBCD 51-55：DABCD56-60：DAABC 61.on 62.which /as 63.scientific64.collectively 65.was launched 66.stationed 67.skills68.To ensure69.a 70.application第四部分写作（共两节满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）One day,I played the chess with Father and I won the first round,said proudly:“Dad,you have to fight.”Father replied he will get back in the next round.The second round a series of attacks,that caught my and led to much falls.My heart leaped with the joy that he could win again.victory was within my Dad explained that I a long term view so that I could succeed made principle that we students should look forward to the future.should be moving forward to the goal.第二节：（满分25分）One Possible VersionDear Mary,How are you getting along these days?Knowing that the produce on your farm is hard to sell during the COVID-19epidemic,I really feel as worried as you.So,I'm writing to share some successful Chinese experience to help you.Chinese farmers came across the similar problem not long ago,but they came up with a creative solution:promoting goods sales through livestreaming.What you need are a computer or a cellphone with access to the Internet and a live stream platform or application for broadcasting.By taking advantage of social influencer marketing,the sellers can introduce the goods more efficiently and the buyers can watch the products visually in real time,thus,making the online trade more convenient.To ensure the quality of live streaming,make sure the equipment and the Internet are of good quality and the surroundings are quiet and free of disturbance.I do hope that it will be helpful to you.Best wishes!Yours sincerely,Li Hua（130words ）which saying听力原文Text1M:I need to confirm the position of the bookshelf first so that we can have the books placed correctly.But the library director hasn't come in yet.Do you know his mobile phone number?W:Actually I have his business card in my car.I'll go and get it.Text2M:This copy machine broke down again!I'm worried because I need to make copies for my presentation tomorrow morning.W:Don't worry.Why don't you keep preparing for your presentation?I'll call the technician about fixing it. Text3M:I think we need to hire several part-time workers to help us move the office.W:You're right.We can't do all the preparation work ourselves.Let me search for a hiring agency to find us some people as soon as possible.Text4W:Fred is very happy.M:Which one is he?W:He's short with big glasses,but actually his eyes are a bit small.He is in front of Lily with short brown hair. Look,there.Lily is the tall girl with long hair.M:Oh.I see him.Text5W:Hi,Peter.We'd better book our flight for the meeting in New York.Do you prefer to take a flight on Wednesday or a flight on Thursday?M:Wednesday's flight would be better.That way,we can take a short break before the meeting begins on Friday morning.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.M:Hey,Jenny.Saturday is my birthday and I was wondering if you’d like to come to my party.You can come along with your brother.W:Oh,I’m sorry.I think I may already have plans...to go to my grandparents’house with my father.M:OK.I hope you have a good time.W:Thank you.And I hope your party’s fun.Anyway,see you in class on Monday.M:Sure!Bye.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
湖南省六校2020届高三英语联合考试试题(含解析)
湖南省六校2020届高三英语联合考试试题（含解析）本试题卷共13页。
时量120分钟。
满分150分。
注意事项:1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman worry about?A. Their train tickets.B. Traffic jams.C. The driving habit.【答案】B【解析】【详解】M: Do you think we can catch the train if we keep driving at this speed?W: Yes, but I’m afraid the road may become crowded soon.2.Who is the woman probably speaking to?A. A policeman.B. A friend.C. A shopassistant.【答案】A【解析】【详解】M: Can I help you, madam?W: Yes, I want to report a theft that happened to my house during our absence. My husband and I went on a holiday last week.M: I see. What have you lost?3.How long has the rain lasted?A. 4 days.B. 5 days.C. 6 days.【答案】B【解析】【详解】M: It’s has been raining since Monday, but the weather re port says that tomorrow will be clear and sunny. Thank goodness. We can at last say goodbye to the rain.W: Really? You know I always play football on Saturday. That’s really good news, which means I can play in good weather tomorrow.4.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the woman’s home.B. In a cinema.C. In a shop.【答案】A【解析】【详解】M: Wowso beautiful. I like the color you painted the walls. Why did you decide on purple?W: I was inspired by a movie I saw last month.M: I think you should get a new carpet. This one doesn’t match anything in the room.5.What’s the good news?A. The man got a better position.B. The man is going to be a father.C. The man is going to get married.【答案】B【解析】【详解】M: I’ve got some good news.W: Did you get a promotion?M: Better than that. My wife is pregnant.W: That’s great news. You’ve be en looking forward to being a father for two years, right?第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2020届湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三模试题及参考答案
2020届湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三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AUnique LighthousesAugust 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, AustraliaThe Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, GreeceThe Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USAThe Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the KimptonLighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USAThe Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.1. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.C. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.D. To stress the importance of light.2. Of the following lighthouses, which is the oldest?A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.B. Lighthouse of Chania.C. Key West Lighthouse.D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.3. What do the listed lighthouses have in common?A. They are all located in the USA.B. They have becometourist attractions.C. They offer accommodation to visitors.D. They are good spots to watch the sunrise.BA year ago I received a full scholarship to attend the University of San Francisco. All of my hard work paid off. My mom had spent a lot on my attending a private high school, so I made sure to push myself: I volunteered, took part in various clubs, and graduated with honors. I was so excited to start a new part of my life.Soon enough, the big day came, but it wasn't like what I had thought. The first two weeks were the most difficult days of my entire life. Every night I would cry myself to sleep. I was missing my family, my home and everything in my hometown so much and I didn’t know how to deal with my broken heart.To distract myself, I threw myself into my studies. I also found a ton of jobs. In any free time, I started forcing myself to go to the gym. I wanted to keep every part of my day busy so I wouldn’t think about how lonely I felt. Soon after, I began to control my eating, considering it another solution to my homesickness. But soon there was something wrong with me.Finally, I went to see a doctor. When the doctor told me I had no choice but to take time away from school, I started to fear. How could I stop? School was what I was best at. “I’m not so bad,” I thought in my head. But the result was that I was taken to hospital again a month later and my mother camewoefully. I had to take a semester off from school, and go to the treatment center near my home.If there are girls who are suffering similarly, I hope you know that there is hope and that you should have a positive attitude towards life. Though you may feel alone, there are so many people who can understand your struggle. That’s why I want to share my story.4. Why did the author push herself during high school?A. She wanted to attend the University of San Francisco.B. It cost too much to study in a private school.C. Her parents controlled much of her life.D. Her family put her under pressure,5. What can we know about the author in the first two weeks?A. She couldn't fall asleep because of pressure.B. She couldn't pay attention to her study.C. She couldn't deal with her homesickness.D. She couldn't catch up with others.6. What does the underlined word “woefully” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Sadly.B. Surprisingly.C. Curiously.D. Happily.7. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?A. To look back on her past life.B. To increase her own confidence.C. To express appreciation to her mother.D. To encourage other girls like her to be positive.CWhy do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat?Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow, that's so cool/delicious/cute”, but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking: “I wish I were there” or “my life is so boring compared to his/hers.” The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said: “If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.8. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the passage.B. To explain the function of FOMO.C. To describe the features of FOMO.D. To give the reasons for checking social media.9. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?A. Joyful.B. Admiring.C. Comfortable.D. Envious.10. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in paragraph 3?A. We could turn to social media for happiness.B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.11. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?A. Indifferent.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Hopeful.DThe history of the flying car is almost as old as that of powered flight itself. It started with the Curtiss Autoplane of 1917, an awkward-looking machine with removable wings. It never left the ground. Later machines made it into the skies but failed to take off commercially. Money is now pouring into flying taxis. On March 30th Lilium, a German company that develops them, announced a merger with SPAC, an acquisition company that values it at $3. 3 bn -- a sign that investors think the business will fly.Thanks to better batteries and lightweight materials, some of them are ready to carry passengers. Up to 300 firms are working on short-range battery-powered craft that take off and land vertically. Carmakers, tech companies and others are investing money into the field. The government isoffering a glide pathto certification.America's Federal Aviation Administration is engaged in the process with around 30 firms, says Natasha Santha of LEK, a consulting company.Midway between a cab and a helicopter, flying taxis have distinct advantages over both. Quiet electric motors allow them to operate frequent services. They require only a patch of concrete to land, unlike noisy helicopters, which face severe operating restrictions in most cities. They can fly four or five times faster than a cab can drive and do not get stuck in traffic. Prices can be kept low by ride-sharing. Joby, based inCalifornia, says its five-seater machine will enter commercial service in 2024. The firm calculates the initial cost of around $4 per person permile may soon fall by 25%. A trip fromManhattanto JFK airport would then cost $30-40 per passenger.The real revolution will come when full autonomy takes out the cost of a pilot. Archer hopes to run such aircraft by 2028. They face fewer obstacles in the air than earth-bound cars do on the road; airliners mostly fly on autopilot as it is. Still, as one industry insider puts it, it is probably best to accustom passengers and regulators to airborne taxis before getting rid of the driver.12. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The flying car can date back to the 1920s.B. Investors see the potential of the business of the flying car.C. The flying car never left the ground successfully in history.D. A German company has launched a new flying car into the market.13. What does "offering a glide path" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. Giving the green light.B. Providing timely assistance.C. Presenting legal guidance.D. Conducting strict management.14. Which of the following is the strength of flying taxis?A. Costing as little as cabs.B. Saving passengers from the traffic jam.C. Reducing air pollution.D. Having no operating restrictions.15. What can be inferred about the flying taxis from the last paragraph?A. They will develop faster than cars.B. Passengers will quickly get used to taking them.C. The regulators will take measures to promote them.D. Autopilot flying taxis will probably replace those with pilots.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3月湖南省高2020届高2017级高三线上自主联合检测英语试题
英 语班级：____________ 姓名：____________ 准考证号：______________（本试卷共8页，全卷满分：150分，考试用时：120分钟）注意事项：1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £9.5.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是 B 。
1. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Work overtime.B. Do some reading.C. Go shopping.2. Why does the man refuse to get his car washed?A. He ‟s afraid of the bad weather.B. He doesn ‟t have money.C. He hasn ‟t got time.3. What ‟s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Colleagues.4. How much should the man pay?A. $8.B. $10.C. $16.5. What does the man say about the old buildings?A. They should be preserved.B. They should be modernized.C. They should be torn down.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年3月湖湘名校高三线上自主联合检测 英语
机密★启用前·2020年3月湖湘名校高三线上自主联合检测英语班级：____________ 姓名：____________ 准考证号：______________（本试卷共8页，全卷满分：150分，考试用时：120分钟）注意事项：1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £9.5.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是B。
1. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Work overtime.B. Do some reading.C. Go shopping.2. Why does the man refuse to get his car washed?A. He‟s afraid of the bad weather.B. He doesn‟t have money.C. He hasn‟t got time.3. What‟s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Colleagues.4. How much should the man pay?A. $8.B. $10.C. $16.5. What does the man say about the old buildings?A. They should be preserved.B. They should be modernized.C. They should be torn down.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年3月湖湘名校高三线上自主联合检测英语试题主观题参考答案
高三英语主观题答案语法填空61. has improved/been improving 前文over the past decade 表示在过去的十年，所以后面用完成时。
62. created created for cyclists作后置定语修饰lanes and traffic signals。
63. easily 副词修饰动词access64. from 固定搭配from...to。
65. sustainable 形容词修饰名词sustainable lifestyles 可持续发展的生活方式66. that/which 引导定语从句，先行词是app。
67. decisions make decisions做决定。
68. than rather than而不是。
69. will be rewarded 人们将会被奖励。
70. a短文改错1. came 改为come2. honor改为honored3. After 改为Before4. aware改成awareness5. pledge后面的are改为is6. on 改为of7. we 改成they8. held前加be9. 删掉next 前面的the10. sincere改成sincerely1. 时态介绍自己身份用一般现在时。
2. 固定搭配be honored to do 做某事感到荣幸。
3. 语义逻辑根据文意，我在来之前举办了一场活动。
4. 词性转换awareness climate change awareness气候变化的意识aware 为形容词，应该改为名词awareness。
5. 主谓一致主语pledge为单数谓语动词也用单数is。
6. 固定搭配be thought of as 被认为是……。
7. 人称代词句意是熊猫展示了生物的多样性，用they指代熊猫。
8. 被动语态will be held 将会被举行。
9. 冠词next year零冠词，明年。
湖南省2020届高三3月线上自主联合检测英语试卷(PDF版)
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第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
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1. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Work overtime.B. Do some reading.C. Go shopping.2. Why does the man refuse to get his car washed?A. He‟s afraid of the bad weather.B. He doesn‟t have money.C. He hasn‟t got time.3. What‟s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Colleagues.4. How much should the man pay?A. $8.B. $10.C. $16.5. What does the man say about the old buildings?A. They should be preserved.B. They should be modernized.C. They should be torn down.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
【附20套高考模拟试题】【市级联考】湖南省衡阳市2020届高三第三次联考(三模)英语试题含答案
【市级联考】湖南省衡阳市2020届高三第三次联考（三模）英语试题第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Look! Here’ s a photo ______ in my classroom at primary school. Can you recognize me in it? A．taken B．takingC．to take D．being taken2．All the photographs in this book, stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.A．unless B．until C．once D．if3．The debate here will be limited in two main respects，________ the time available.A．in view of B．in return forC．in addition to D．in comparison with4．The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.A．limitations B．administrationC．requirements D．restrictions5．---There are probably aliens living here on earth.---_____! I can’t believe you said that.A．Come on B．Forget itC．Go ahead D．Allow me6．By the end of last week,600 people from 50 countries to attend the meeting，with nearly half coming from the United States，Germany and Britain.A．had registered B．have registeredC．registered D．were registered7．___________the effect of culture shock, he is trying to read a lot about it before going to France for further study.A．To reduce B．ReducedC．Reducing D．Having reduced8．He isn’t such a man ______ he used to be.A．who B．whomC．that D．as9．Anyone with an eye on the employment situation knew the assessment about economic recovery _______ just around the corner was correct.A．being B．to be C．was D．having been10．The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son. A．accustomed to B．buried inC．addicted to D．exposed to11．----Could I ask you a private question?----Sure,A．pardon me B．go ahead C．good idea D．forget it12．Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn’t matter what it is ______ it drives you to move forward. A．if only B．in caseC．as long as D．in order that13．Don't defend him any more. It's obvious that he ________ destroyed the fence of the garden even without an apology.A．accidentally B．carelessly C．deliberately D．clumsily14．For some time the discussion went with no one saying word. Alice finally broke.Silence.A．a; the B．the;a C．a; 不填D．the; 不填15．Newly released data point to an increase in technology use among children some worry is changing the very nature of childhood.A．why B．whichC．who D．where16．I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being _______ blind and deaf for a few days at some time in his life.A．has been stricken B．were strickenC．had been D．would be17．I am at a loss why Mike is always ________ every time I meet him. Believe it or not, we used to be best friends.A．giving me the cold shoulder B．making my dayC．following suit D．beating around the bush18．I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is a close-fisted man, these donation draw tickets from you.A．buy B．buyingC．buys D．to buy19．The real reason why prices ____ , and still are, too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.A．were B．will beC．have been D．had been20．According to the report, people in the ________ areas are rebuilding their homes and many roads________ to the area have been repaired.A．flooded; lead B．flooding; leading C．flooding; to lead D．flooded; leading第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
2020年湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析
2020年湖南师范大学附属中学高三英语三模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BMark Bertram, 46, lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It's life-changing but it's not life-ending,” he says. “Doing work is harder now. Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes, he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical (辅助医疗的) tattooing. Now people with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop. They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online. Using flesh-toned (肉色的) inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients' view of themselves.Leslie Pollan, 32, a dog breeder in Oxford, was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,” she says. “So I looked for other options.” She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano. He hid Pollan's lip scar, giving her back a piece of her confidence.“ You don't understand until you've been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn'tcharge for paramedical tattoos. “Financially, it doesn't make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see that emotion from my customers, I'm 100 percent sure this is something that I can't stop doing.”4. What best describes people's attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A. Indifferent.B. Ridiculous.C. Confident.D. Surprised.5. What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A. He drew an artistic puppy.B. He inked scars on her face.C. He created a lip tattoo.D. He performed plastic surgeries on her.6. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B. Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C. Catalano is a kind and generous person.D. Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.7. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Life-changing EventB. Miracle TattoosC. An Amazing ArtistD. A Promising BusinessCDid you know that the average child has heard the word "no" over 20,000 times before they turn the age of three? Ironically, it is also around this time that children begin to develop enough personal character to refuse to obey. The "terrible twos" are categorized by a lack of understanding. Somewhere between three and four, children begin to acquire the skills to reason. It is during this time they watch how other children and adults reason. If we're not careful, the children will watch us model a world of "NOs".By the time a person turns eighteen, how many times have they been told no? I haven't found any studies that even attempted to track this statistic, but I'm sure if the number is 20,000 by three, then at eighteen that number has multiplied. You can do the math.Anyway, I think I know why we say no. We say no to protect. We say no to direct. We say no to stop potential confusion. However, do we sometimes say no just for the sake of saying no? Do we say no because we have internalized(内在化)all of the "NOs" we've heard over the years and we feel it is finally our time to say no tosomeone else?The internalized no can damage the growth process of dreams in infancy as quickly as it can weaken a three-year-old. And we wonder why we run intopeople with big, un-accomplished dreams who have a bit of a chip on their shoulder. They have to take on the 20,000 NOs. However, the thing that keeps them going is the possibility of the power of ONE YES! Just as it only takes one book to make a writer a Pulitzer Prize Winner, it only takes one word to change the course of your day. That word is YES!8. What do we know about two- year- olds?A. They understand well.B. They often say no to others.C. They think logically.D. They don't do all they're told.9. What effect does saying no have on children?A. They lose all their dreams.B. They aren't easy to succeed.C. They don't make mistakes.D. They never say yes to others.10. Which word best describes the author's attitude to a world of "NOs"?A. Tolerant.B. Disapproving.C. Favorable.D. Carefree.11. What is the text?A. A how-to guide.B. A survey report.C. An opinion essay.D. A short story.DYour house may have an effect on your figure.Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less selfconscious (难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the color1 s. Research suggests warm color1 s fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm color1 s like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold color1 s make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn onrelaxing music. It makesyou less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12inch plate instead of a 10inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.12. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____________.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD.healthy diets13. A home environment in blue can help people ______________.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites14. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast music.C. Use smaller spoons.D. Turn down the lights.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Waysof Serving DinnerC. Effects of SelfConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?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届长沙市第一中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案
2020届长沙市第一中学高三英语三模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASahara Marathon 2021-Around the WorldThe Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries. During the last twenty years, thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families. In this unique edition of 2021, the experience will be different. The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara MarathonParticipationAll those people over 16 years of age (16 included) may take part in this virtual competition, as long as they are correctly registered, both in time and in form. The registered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and TravelThe distance options selectable in the APP are: 5k, 10k, 21k and 42k. As it is a virtual test, it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning of the GPS. RegistrationRegistration has a cost of 15 euros, which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families. Participants can, if they choose, purchase the official pack of the test (T-shirt, scar, and bib) for the price of 25 euros.AcceptanceRegistration is personal and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations. Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1. What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A. It is a big family event.B. It provides a virtual tour.C. It raises money for charity.D. It will be held in the desert.2. How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A. 15 euros.B. 20 euros.C. 25 euros.D. 40 euros.3. What are runners required to do in the race?A. Choose safe routes.B. Wear casual clothes.C. Run with the official app.D. Transfer registration in time.BInAsia, 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!4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. What is mainly described in the text?A. A kite factory.B. Kite-flying lessons.C. Special competitions.D. The kite-making process.CFrom skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The Weeknd'sBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulo's Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”8. What do we know about The Weeknd?A. He created the famous song Dreams.B. He started a career based on shared videos.C. He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D. He organized the TikTok dance challenges.9. What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A. Meaningful.B. Peaceful.C. Content.D. Uninteresting.10. The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by ______.A. Caitlin ReillyB. Curtis RoachC. Nathan ApodacaD. Bella Poarch11. What does the underlined word “transcends” in the last paragraph mean?A. Makes use of.B. Goes beyond.C. Calls on.D. Takes charge of.DWhat acts of kindness will make us the happiest, and who tends to benefit the most? A newly-published review of decades of kindness research provides some answers.In this paper, researchers analyzed the results from 126 research articles looking at almost 200, 000 participants from around the world. The studies they chose measured well-being in various ways, including both mental and physical health. Some were experiments, where people did a kindness practice to observe its effects, while others just surveyed people about how kind and happy they were.As expected, people who were kind tended to have higher well-being. Lead researcher Bryant Hui wasastoundedthat the relationship wasn't stronger than it was, but he was still encouraged by the results.One thing Hui and his colleagues found was that people who performed random, informal acts of kindness, like bringing a meal to a sad friend, tended to be happier than people who performed more formal acts of kindness, like volunteering in a soup kitchen.The researchers also found that people who were kind tended to be higher in "eudaimonic happiness"(a sense of meaning and purpose in life) more than "hedonic happiness"(a sense of pleasure and comfort). Perhaps this makes sense, given that being kind takes effort, which reduces comfort but could make people feel better about themselves and their abilities, which would provide a sense of meaning.Being kind came with greater eudaimonic happiness for women than for men, too. According to Hui, this could be because, in many cultures, women are expected to be kinder than men; so, they may have more to gain from it. And younger participants experienced more happiness when they were kind than older participants,perhaps for developmental reasons, he says.Hui isn't sure why acting kind might have these different effects on different groups, but he points to theories put forth by researcher Elizabeth Midlarsky: Being kind may make us feel better about ourselves as a person or about the meaning of our lives, help us forget our own troubles and stresses, or help us be more socially-connected with others.12. What does the data in the second paragraph intend to show?A. The recent paper is worthy of being read.B. The recent paper gives convincing results.C. Kindness is always a hot topic of research.D. Kindness is closely linked to one's well-being.13. What does the underlined word "astounded" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Afraid.B. Certain.C. Excited.D. Surprised.14. Which of the following acts of kindness can make one feel happier according to paragraph 4?A. Volunteering in a hospital.B. Cleaning a community.C. Returning a lost item to its owner.D. Collecting donations for the poor.15. What do the researchers find from the paper?A. Being kind has different effects on different groups.B. Eudaimonic happiness makes people feel comfort.C. The younger experienced more happiness than the older.D. Female participants are kinder than male ones.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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湖南省2020年高三英语3月线上自主联合检测试题（本试卷共8页，全卷满分：150分，考试用时：120分钟）注意事项：答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在选答择题题卡的上作的答指定每位小置题。
选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上相应题目的答案标号涂黑。
写在试题卷、草用稿签纸字和笔答直题接卡答上在的答非题答卡题上区对域应均的无答效题。
区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £9.5.B. £9.15.C. £9.18.答案是 B。
1. What does the man plan to do this afternoon?A. Work overtime.B. Do some reading.C. Go shopping.2. Why does the man refuse to get his car washed?A. He‟s afraid of the bad weather.B. He doesn’t have money.C. He hasn’t got time.3. What‟s the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Shop assistant and customer.C. Colleagues.4. How much should the man pay?A. $8.B. $10.C. $16.5. What does the man say about the old buildings?A. They should be preserved.B. They should be modernized.C. They should be torn down.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a library.B. At a classroom.C. At a cafe.7. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Have a drink.B. Listen to some music.C. Change to another seat. 听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. For what occasion does Lucy wear the perfume?A. A celebration.B. A date.C. A job interview.9. What is the season now?A. Summer.B. Autumn.C. Winter.10. How will Lucy go to Alice’s place?A. By subway.B. By car.C. By bus.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the news?A. A rover (探测器) has returned from Mars.B. A rover to Mars has been launched.C. Scientists have finished making a rover.12. Where does the man get the news?A. From TV.B. From the newspaper.C. From the Internet.13. What’s the main purpose of the mission?A. Studying the atmosphere of Mars.B. Uncovering the origin of Mars.C. Finding probable evidence of life on Mars.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How long will Mr. Black’s meeting last?A. An hour and a half.B. Two hours.C. Two hours and a half.15. Why is the man calling?A. To confirm a contract.B. To try to obtain an order.C. To inform of a late delivery.16. What does the man promise to offer for free?A. Insurance.B. Delivery.C. Installation.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker probably?A. A student.B. A professor.C. A coffee shop owner.18. When did coffee start being used as a drink in the Middle East?A. In the early 1500s.B. In the mid-1500s.C. In the early 1600s.19. Why did the ruler of Constantinople destroy the coffee houses?A. He believed coffee was unhealthy.B. He wanted to control people’s minds.C. He thought his profits were stolen.20. What is the speaker probably going to talk about next?A. Why coffee is welcome in Europe.B. When coffee began to spread in Europe.C. How coffee became affordable in Europe.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节选择题（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFrom the most talked about politicians to the most popular TV shows, the social media platform—Twitter has unveiled what its users have been most fixated (最关注的) with over the past year.Most tweeted-about TV shows 2019HBO‟s “Game of Thrones” claimed the title of the most tweeted-about TV show of the year, despite many criticizing the series for an anti-climatic finale.It was followed by streaming giant Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and long-standing animated sitcom“The Simpsons”.Most tweeted-about films 20192019 American superhero film “Avengers: Endgame” became the highest-grossing film of all time when it was released earlier this year, grossing nearly $2.8 billion worldwide and its success was reflected on Twitter, making it the platform’s most-talked about movie of the year. It was followed by “Toy Story 4”and American psychological thriller “Joker”.Most tweeted-about hash tags 2019The top news-related hash tags worldwide included Notre Dame after France’s landmark cathedral caught fire, causing irreversible damage to the building which dates back to 856 and is considered to bone of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.Other popular news hash tags included Brexit, Christ Church and Climate Strike, in line with the biggest stories that have been dominating the global news agenda. Most tweeted-about politicians 2019US politicians topped the list for the most tweeted-about politicians worldwide, with President Donald Trump weighing in first. Former US President Obama was next on the list, followed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Also in the top 10 is US Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, popularly known as AOC, who made waves on the US political stage this year and is a strong supporter of the Green New Deal. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron were also in the top 10.Most tweeted-about emboji 2019The social media platform kept track emoji usage as well, finding that the laughing face with tears of joy was the most used, followed by the crying face and heart eyes emoji.21. Which of the following can be WRONG from Most tweeted-about TV shows 2019 and most tweeted-about films 2019?A. No film has earned more money than “Avengers: Endgame” so far.B. When you see “Joker”, there is possibility that you will feel thrilled.C. “Toy Story 4” is second only to “Avengers: Endgame” in popularity.D. “Game of Thrones” enjoys a great success without any criticism.22. It can be inferred that “hashtags” mainly refers to ________.A. topics that people show little interest inB. particular subjects that arouse people’s attention worldwideC. events that have controversial endingsD. subjects that are prohibited from being talked about23. According to Twitter, we can know that ________ from the last two parts.A. there is no Asian politician on the list of Most tweeted-about politicians 2019B. crying face is used more frequently than the laughing face with tearsC. US politicians are relatively more influential than politicians from other countries in 2019D. US Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is strongly against the Green New DealBLi Ziqi, a vlogger who enjoys a fan base of more than 21 million people on Sina Weibo and 7 million strong followers on YouTube, has made a name for herself in her videos that highlight a traditional Chinese way of life in the rural areas of Sichuan Province. Her videos cover a wide variety of crafts related to traditional Chinese culture. From making paper and ink to weaving cloth, from making a silk quilt comforter for her grandmother to building her own bread kiln with blocks, nothing seems impossible with Lids crafty hands as they work their magic to bring these things into existence. But Lids most eye-catching, and mouth-watering craft is cooking. Li scarcely speaks in her videos. When she does open her mouth, the most common phrase that comes out is her calling her grandmother to come and eat. Instead of dialogue, Li focuses on how she works with her hands. Watching her videos, it is difficult not to appreciate their beauty and hold back that sense of nostalgia (怀旧) and longing for home. But it is even harder not to want to take a bite of her succulent dishes, which really remind viewers of taste of our childhood and home. Glamorous as her present life may seem, life was difficult for her during her youth as she and her grandparents had little to live on. Li herself revealed that she was “economically supported” to continue schooling. She started to work in the city at 14 and would not have returned to her childhood home if not for her grandmother falling ill in 2012. After returning home, Li opened an online shop, Li Ziqi, to sell mostly edible products. To boost sales, she began making short films in 2016 about how these products were created, while covering her life in the rural area, all against the backdrop of traditional Chinese aesthetics (审美). “I started it because I wanted to create something for people to watch and relax. We are all under a lot of stress. I hoped that after a long and busy day, they could click on my videos and relieve some of their anxiety and pressure,” Li said.However, Li is not without criticism, such as remarks about her “beautifying” life in the country and her use of a professional production crew to help her film. Others have ex pressed skepticism about how “real” her videos are, and how “amazing it is that she looks so picture perfect after a long day of work in the fields.”24. According to the passage, we can know the following EXCEPT ________.A. it was her grandmother‟ falling ill that made her return to her hometownB. masses of viewers from both home and abroad are hooked by her videosC. she never opens her mouth in her videos because she has difficulty in speakingD. many viewers speak highly of her videos while some of them throw doubt on her25. What words can be best used to describe Li Ziqi?A. Aggressive and strong-willed.B. Crafty and considerate.C. Humorous and stubborn.D. Ambitious and severe.26. From Li Ziti’s s tory, we can know that ________.A. Many hands make light workB. An idle youth, a needy ageC. Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearfulD. God helps those who help themselves27. What is the best title for the passage?A. Young vlogger tells story of China in picturesque videosB. An Internet celebrity makes delicious dishesC. Relaxing videos are made with passionD. The more traditional, the more popularCThe Cosmic Crisp—a new super-sweet variety of apple that can reportedly last longer than a year in the refrigerator—is expected to hit grocery stores in the US this week.The Cosmic Crisp’s release comes after two decades of development and some three years of planting apple trees. Washington state farmers have exclusive growing rights for one decade, according to local media KIMA. The apple, developed by Washington State University’s fruit tree breeding program and first cultivated in 1997, is said to have a “remarkably firm and crisp texture” and be surprisingly sweet, making it an excellent eating apple, according to its website.The fruit, a cross between the Enterprise and Honey crisp apple varieties, was bred to feature “naturally higher levels of acidity and sugar”, so much so that one can use less sugar while baking, researchers claim. They also say that it’s “naturally slow to brown when cut and maintains its texture and flavor in storage for more than a year.”Its name stems from the tiny bright dots on the apple’s otherwise darker r ed skin. Tasters said the flecks reminded them of “outer space and the cosmos,” Cosmic Crisp’s website noted. Just over 450,00040lb boxes of the cosmic Crisp crop were expected to be shipped to retailers across the US on Sunday, according to the Spokane-based Spokesman-Review.The producers hope the shipments will grow to 2.1m boxes in 2020. For those who can’t wait frothier local grocery store to stock them, four apples were retailing for $39 online over the weekend.The initial 600,000 Cosmic Crisp trees were sold to farmers in 2017, researchers reportedly said. Since then, more than 10m Cosmic Crisp trees were planted, Kate Evans, who heads the university’s Pome Fruit Breeding Program, told the Spokesman-Review.28. How long can the new apples last?A. They can last shorter than three years.B. They can last longer than a year.C. They can last a year.D. They can last one decade.29. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The features of the Cosmic Crisp.B. The way of planting the Cosmic Crisp.C. The cost of planting the Cosmic Crisp.D. The shape of the Cosmic Crisp.30. What does the underlined word “flecks” mean?A. Flavour.B. Red skin.C. The tiny bright dots.D. Stars.31. What is the author’s attitude towards this Cosmic Crisp?A. Pessimistic.B. Disapproving.C. Subjective.D. Objective.DMany mental health professionals viewed the pursuit of happiness as a foolish mistake until quite recently. Most of them used to concentrate their energy and attention on individuals suffering from diseases like depression and anxiety, or on relieving despair rather than promoting well-being. But that “all beginning to change. Supporters of “positive psychology” think that happiness is a goal that people can—and should—work toward. They believe that it’s not only possible but crucially important. Health means not just the absence of disease but a positive sense of involvement and engagement in life. Unless you know how to enjoy life, your life is not really happy. This doesn’t mean that finding happiness is easy—a variety of obstacles stands in the way. The first, perhaps the biggest, is genetics. Happiness, it seems, is decided—at least in part—by personality features that are largely passed on from their parents. In a study published in 2018, researchers at the University of Edinburgh examined personality and happiness data on more than 900 pairs of twins. They found a close genetic relationship between happiness and positive personalities such as openness and agreeableness. Identical twins (同卵双胞胎) were more likely to share these positive features than non-identical twins; They were also more likely to report similar levels of well-being.Major life events as well as social and economic factors can also stand in the way of happiness. More often than not, however, people get in their own way by looking for happiness in all the wrong places. They aren’t particularly good at recognizing what w ill bring them lasting joy: Although money tops many people’s wish lists, study after study has found that once basic needs are met, additional wealth doesn’t add much to people’s sense of well-being and contentment.Experts in the field of positive psychology still believe it’s possible for people to push their happiness upward—not just temporarily but over the long term.32. What’s the shift in mental health study?A. Health means the absence of disease.B. Emphasis is placed on the pursuit of happiness.C. Well-being is found to be something one was born with.D. More attention is paid to anxiety and depression.33. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Different obstacles are in the way of finding happiness.B. Happiness is largely dictated by one’s personality.C. Identical twins are more likely to be on the same level of well-being than non-identical twins.D. Wealth always plays an important role in people’s sense of happiness and contentment.34. The obstacles standing in the way of happiness include all of the following elements EXCEPT ________.A. emotive factorsB. geneticsC. social factorsD. economic factors35. According to the experts of positive psych ology, what’s the essential point of the pursuit of happiness?A. Material prosperity.B. Freedom.C. Long-term efforts.D. The avoidance of stress.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。