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2019-2020 学年第二学期高三模拟考
英 语
2020.03
本试卷共 11 页，卷面满分 120 分，考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并用铅笔在答题卡的相 应位置
填涂考生号，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。如需改 动，用
橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的
相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。写在本试
卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
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。
A
Design your own adventure spent at IZE’s Blue Creek Field Station by choosing two activities per
day from the list below.
Short Cave Hike: 2-hour activity where you will be exposed to the ultimate tropical rainforest
experience. At every turn along the trail, a novel experience awaits. Perhaps it’s a trail of leaf cutter ants
or a delicate tree snake. You will follow your Maya Guides up a steep incline(斜坡) to the entrance of
one of the most spectacular limestone caves in Belize.
Ethnobotany Walk: 3-hour activity where you will explore the medical and cookery uses of the
local herbs, plants and trees. The Mayans were masters in using the jungle’s natural resources for their2
medical needs. You will learn about the vines（藤蔓） that store drinking water and other remarkable
remedies (疗法) that nature offers. You will get a first-hand look at the crops the Maya harvest such as
cocoa, mango, rice, beans, etc.
Hokeb Ha Cave Hike: Spend time in one of the most spectacular limestone caves in Belize. The
name of this cave means “where the water enters the earth.” Stalactites (钟乳石) hang from the ceiling,
and colonies of bats live in the darkest gaps. You can also search for Mayan artifacts over 1，000 years
old.
Lizard Hike: 2-4 hour activity where you will swim and hike along the clear blue river as you look
for lizards in the tall trees. Can you identify which species？Is it the spectacular dinosaur that looks like
green lizards? Belize is home to many of the 3,800 species of lizards in the world!
21. During the short Cave Hike, you .
A. will be lost in the tropical forest
B. may enjoy unexpected views on the way
C. can be bitten by the tree snakes occasionally
D. need to follow the track of ants in the forests
22. What activity can improve your skills of living in the wild?
A. Ethnobotany Walk. B. Short Cave Hike.
C. Lizard Hike. D. Hokeb Ha Cave Hike.
23. We can infer that Hokeb Ha Cave might be .
A. the source of the water on the Earth B. the habitat of bats in Belize
C. the entrance to the earth D. home to ancient Mayans
B
She Walked Through Fire
On Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner,
the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlotte’s father, Eric, who was in the3
garage to fix his truck.
Around 8 pm, Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she
opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out
her father lying on his back, trapped under the truck. He’d removed the front passenger-side tyre and
raised the truck on a jack (千 斤 顶 ). The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of
the wheel was on his chest and shoulders.
Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled,
“You got it! One more try!” She tried again and was able to tip the truck backward just enough for her
to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck.
She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the
garage, which had burst into flames. “I was afraid the car was going to explode,” says Charlotte, so she
climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal(油门). The car
slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete.
Safely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran back to the basement. “There’s a fire!
Everybody get out!” she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she
handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose(水
管) and sprayed the fire while calling 911.
A few minutes later, firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second-
degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as
minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived.
The Heffelmires are staying in an apartment while their house is rebuilt. “Charlotte is a
remarkable kid,” says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says, “I was saving my family and my house.
I wasn’t going to let my dad die.”
24. Eric got trapped because .
A. the kitchen was on fire B. the wheel fell off the truck
C. the front tyre was removed D. the truck slipped off the jack4
25. Which of the following is the correct order of the events?
a. Charlotte called the firefighters.
b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck.
c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage.
d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house.
A. b, c, a, d B. a, b, d, c C. a, c, b, d D. b, c, d, a
26. As a result of the fire, .
A. the truck exploded
B. the house was not fit to live in
C. the three-month-old baby was injured
D. Charlotte was burned on her chest and shoulders
27. It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte is .
A. proud and clear-headed B. modest and easy-going
C. calm and quick-minded D. independent and self-centred
C
Almost everyone agrees on the hot dog basics: a long bread roll with a hot sausage inside it. And
that’s what has led to a big question — is a hot dog a sandwich, or is it in a special category of its
own?
“People have really strong opinions on both sides,” says Eric Mittenthal, president of the National
Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC). In November, the council published an official
announcement ruling that the hot dog is not a sandwich. It argues that the hot dog is too significant to
be considered “just a sandwich.” The council admits that the hot dog was once the “Frankfurter
sandwich,” but says that people no longer use that name. Today, no one would call a hot dog eating
contest a sandwich eating contest.
But others disagree. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) includes a sausage inside a5
bread roll in its sandwich category. But it also calls the food a “sandwich type product”. In May,
dictionary publisher Merriam Webster said that the hot dog is a sandwich. The Merriam Webster’s
Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, defines a sandwich as “two or more slices of bread or a split roll
having a filling in between” or “one slice of bread covered with food”. The announcement fueled a
heated debate among hot dog fans. If hot dogs are sandwiches, where do you draw the line? Are
burritos (玉米馅饼) sandwiches too?
This debate won’t stop Americans from eating piles of hot dogs this summer. During peak hot dog
season — from Memorial Day to Labor Day — Americans will eat about 7 billion of them. That’s
818 hot dogs consumed every second. People love hot dogs so much that in 2015, a hot dog emoji was
released so people can easily tweet or text an image of the famous food. This may come in handy soon,
since July is National Hot Dog Month.
28. Who thinks that the hot dog is special enough to be in a category of its own?
A. USDA. B. NHDSC. C. The author. D. Merriam-Webster.
29 What do some hot dog fans think of the definition of a sandwich in the mentioned dictionary?
A. It seems too wide. B. It is quite satisfactory.
C. It is obviously too narrow. D. It is difficult to understand.
30. What does the underlined word “emoji” probably mean?
A. A small image used in electronic communications that symbolizes something.
B. A poster used to advertise hot dogs.
C. A toy given by a hot dog seller.
D. A facial expression posted on a letter as a stamp.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. The history of hot dogs. B. Different kinds of sandwiches.
C. Do Americans really love hot dogs? D. Is a hot dog a sandwich?
D6
Many people will be familiar with automated writing through Gmail. Smart Reply provides brief
answers to routine emails. If someone asks “Do you want to meet at 3 pm?”, Gmail offers one-click
responses such as “Sure!”
The New Yorker’s John Seabrook recently described a more powerful version of this technology,
called GPT-2, which can ably mimic (模拟) his magazine’s style. Such systems use a digital network of
billions of artificial “neurons” (神经元) with virtual “synapses” — the connections between neurons —
that strengthen as the network “learns”, in this case from 40 gigabytes（千兆字节）— worth of online
writing. The version Mr. Seabrook tested was polished with back-issues of the New Yorker.
The metaphor of the brain is attractive, but “neurons” and “synapses” deserve those scare-quotes
( 双 引 号 ). The system is merely making some—admittedly very complex—statistical guesses
about which words follow which in a New Yorker-style sentence.
What escapes computers is creativity. They cannot create a topic or goal on their own, much less
plan how to get there with logic and style. At various points in the online version of his article, readers
can see how GPT-2 would have carried on writing Mr. Seabrook’s piece for him. The writing gives the
impression of being human. But on closer inspection it is empty, even incoherent.
Meaningless writing is the preserve of artificial intelligence. But to truly write, you must first have
something to say. Computers do not. They await instructions. To compose meaningful essays, the likes
of GPT-2 will first have to be integrated with databases of real-world knowledge.
32. Why does the author mention Gmail in the first paragraph?
A. To prepare for the introduction of the topic. B. To advertise the powerful Gmail.
C. To describe the feature of Gmail. D. To prove the strength of the Gmail.
33. In what way is GPT-2 more powerful than Gmail?
A. It is creative. B. It has neurons with synapses.
C. It can offer quick answers. D. It can follow a certain writing style.
34. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?
A. GPT-2 is powerful because it is integrated to real-world knowledge.7
B. GPT-2 has already been able to write meaningful essays.
C. GPT-2 still has a long way to write like humans.
D. GPT-2 can help Mr. Seabrook with writing very well.
35. Where is the passage taken from?
A. A brochure. B. An advertisement.
C. A magazine. D. An essay.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Avoid the Worst Cold-Weather Packing Mistakes
Yes, you can definitely blame winter clothes for your overstuffed（塞得过满的）suitcase. After all,
warm clothing takes up a lot more room than summer T-shirts and shorts. To make matters worse,
you’ve got to pack for overheated restaurants and freezing outdoor conditions. 36 . Here
are some winter-packing mistakes we learned the hard way, and tips you need.
37 .
Your shoes face a big challenge in the winter. They need to be: insulated, waterproof, and warm;
provide great traction in case of ice; be able to withstand salt; and be comfortable to walk in. So, your
sneakers aren't going to cut it. Just remember to wear your heavier snow boots on the plane; otherwise,
they'll take up half your suitcase space.
Packing the wrong materials
38 . It absorbs moisture and sweat, which will make you cold and keep you freezing. You can
replace cotton with wool, as wool is naturally odor-resistant and breathable.
Leaving behind sunglasses
Since you're not headed to the beach, you might forget to pack your sunglasses. The sun can shine
brightly on freezing days even too tough, so be able to pack yours. 39 .
Not bringing medicine
Cold and flu cases rise during the winter, and while you definitely don't plan on getting sick while8
traveling, you should be prepared in case it does happen. Make sure you've packed medication for upset
stomach, fever relief, body aches, and congestion, 40 . Just get travel-sized versions of you go-to
drugs.
A. But we're here to help
B. Choosing the right shoes
C. Wearing the wrong shoes
D. Cotton is a terrible choice for the winter
E. Better be a pair which is easy to pack and hard to break
F. You don't have to travel with the whole medicine chest though
G. Also throw some sunscreen in there as you can get sunburned in winter
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
Bobby the mountain climber was famous for his attempts to climb the big snowy mountain. He had
tried it at least thirty times, but had always failed halfway.
For the sake of 41 Bobby to try again, Old Peeper, the town optician, who bore witness
to his 42 , presented him with a pair of 43 sunglasses. “If it starts clouding over
or if your feet start hurting, put on these glasses. They’ll help you.” Bobby accepted the 44
without giving it much mind, but when his feet started 45 again he remembered Peeper’s
words and put on the glasses. Then 46 came as usual in the form of cloud cover, but
seemingly not so thick this time. So Bobby 47 climbing, leaving the clouds behind, forgetting
his 48 , and finally arriving at the summit. It was 49 worth it. His feeling of triumph
was 50 , almost as magnificent as that wonderful 51 . Resplendent in its silence,
the mountain below was surrounded by a dense sea of clouds. Bobby didn't remember the clouds
being as 52 as that, so9
he looked more closely at the sunglasses, and 53 everything.
Peeper had carved a light 54 on the lenses ( 镜 片 ), in the form of the snow-covered
summit. It was made in such a way that you could only 55 it if you looked upwards. Peeper
had understood that whenever Bobby lost sight of his 56 , he would similarly lose sight of his
dream, and his 57 to continue would weaken.
Bobby realised that the only obstacle to reaching the summit had been his own 58 . When he
could no longer see the top of the mountain, the problems 59 . He thanked Peeper for using that
little 60 to help him see that his aims were not impossible, and that they were still there, where they had
always been.
41. A. convincing B. encouraging C. educating D. entertaining
42. A. practice B. disadvantage C. growth D. failure
43. A. special B. beautiful C. fancy D. expensive
44. A. gift B. challenge C. award D. request
45. A. breaking B. damaging C. aching D. swelling
46. A. danger B. adventure C. pressure D. misfortune
47. A. quitted B. kept C. accomplished D. abandoned
48. A. problem B. pain C. injury D. anxiety
49. A. normally B. practically C. certainly D. exactly
50. A. incomparable B. invisible C. undesirable D. unmeasurable
51. A. experience B. attempt C. view D. present
52. A. white B. thin C. dark D. thick
53. A. recognized B. grasped C. believed D. acknowledged
54. A. image B. spot C. photo D. message
55. A. move B. feel C. change D. see
56. A. objective B. power C. success D. journey
57. A. preference B. will C. competence D. concentration
58. A. mistake B. prejudice C. ignorance D. discouragement
59. A. set off B. cut in C. set in D. showed off
60. A. technology B. tool C. trick D. mark10
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填写 1 个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。
An incredible dog has mastered more than just the doggy paddle ( 狗 刨 式 游 泳 ) — it
helps disabled children learn how to surf. Ricochet's owner Judy said, “I was working with her at balance
and coordination ( 协 调 ). Her balance is 61 good that she can help to stabilize the board for the
kids. And it makes them feel good to know that Ricochet is there with them, 62 (keep)
them company.”
Ricochet helps the disabled children build up the confidence to get on the board themselves.
63 (dress) in a yellow jacket, Ricochet helps to counter-balance the board and acts as a comforting
presence.
Judy was 64 (severe) disabled since her teens. Having Ricochet around lifts her spirits, and
inspires her to conquer her pain to get on the board. “Ricochet has taught me to focus 65 what I
can do, rather than what I can’t,” she said.
A car crash 66 (leave) Ian, a six-year-old boy, with brain damage. 67 he had
loved surfing before the accident, he was too nervous to go back into the water. His fear turned to
excitement, when he 68 (tell) he could try a tandem surf (双人冲浪) session with Ricochet. Their session
was
69 (success) and by the end of it, Ian was smiling from ear to ear.
Over the last 10 months, Ricochet's excellent 70 (performance) have raised £30,000 for a
number of charity causes.
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 l 分，满分 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。 11
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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
This summer holiday, I go to a seaside city with my family. We got there by air. It is a very
beautiful and modern city, where impressed us a lot. On the first day, we took a bus to a place calling the
Sea Park. There were such many different kinds of fishes that I couldn't believe in my eyes. On the
second day, we went swimming, and we all enjoyed ourselves. During the next two days, we went to
some tourist spot, shopping and taking photos. Several days late, we left the city. Although we were
tiring on our way home, we felt happily about the holiday. What unforgettable experience!
第二节 书面表达 （满分 25 分）
假设你是李华，你的英国朋友 Johnson 对你所在城市广州地区正在实施的“垃圾分类”的活动
很感兴趣，请你给 Johnson 写一封信，向他介绍“垃圾分类”的详情，要点如下：
1. 垃圾问题的现状;
2. 垃圾分类的意义;
3. 询问对方城市垃圾分类的情况。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
参考词汇：垃圾分类 Rubbish Classification12
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