2020 届高三第二次模拟考试
英 语
(本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷两部分,满分120分。考试时间100分钟)
第 I 卷(选择题,共 70 分)
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (共 l 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。
A
Four Bookstores Worth Visiting Around the World
◆ Word on the Water
London, England
This floating bookstore in the Regent's Canal is known as "The London Bookbarge". Formerly
mobile, it has now found a permanent home where visitors can browse all year round, warm
themselves up by a wood-burning fire in the winter and enjoy the performances of music and poetry
on the rooftop stage in the summer.
+44 7976886982, https://www.atlasobscura.com
◆ EL Ateneo Grand Splendid
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This theater-turned-cinema-turned-bookstore is an example of the connection between the
performing arts and books. It preserves the traditional ceiling and special curtains of the former
theater and books line the walls, including where the audience once sat in box seats.
+54 1148136052, https://www.atlasobscura.com
◆Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller
Melbourne, Australia
This shop sells only antique and second-hand books. Visitors can search for the strange collection
of owl figurines (猫头鹰雕像) scattered throughout or they can check out the shelves to find classics,
such as a collection by Jane Austen printed in 1833 selling for $15, 000.
+61 (0)396548506, https://www.kaycraddock.com
◆ Zhongshuge Bookstore
Hangzhou, China
Each location of this Chinese bookstore chain is architecturally unique, but the location in
Hangzhou stands out. Stairs and seats built into round bookshelves combined with mirrored ceilings
give the optical illusion (视觉幻象) of countless books. Other optical illusions include a tunnel of
books and what appears to be a long roller coaster of books in the children's book room.
+86 057188003279, https://weibo.com/67661899
1. To appreciate poetry shows, you'll dial___________.
A. +54 1148136052 B. +44 7976886982
C. +61 (0)396548506 D. +86 057188003279
2. Which of the following once had different functions?
A. Word on the Water. B. Zhongshuge Bookstore.
C. EL Ateneo Grand Splendid. D. Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller.
3. What is the Chinese bookstore mentioned above famous for?
A. Its special designs. B. Its floating locations.
C. Its performing arts. D. Its second-hand classics.
B
Dear Jack,
I remember the moment— it truly hit me that your autism(自闭症) lasted forever. I had already
mentally planned our trips up north with the boys. I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball
with you— like Grandpa did with me.
When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real. I spent some time being sad. Now you
are 8. You still have no words. We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when
you were a baby. But I'm learning that's OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even
if they weren't the things I originally expected.
You have taught me to be patient. You have taught me that it's OK to be different and to be sad
when life doesn't go as planned. You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and
fight for what is right. Stand up and say this is wrong, and encourage others to stand up for you and
say the same.
My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you. Be the voice you don't
have, and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in. I used to shy away from
contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them. Before you were born, I was so caught
up in my own world that I probably wouldn't have even noticed. Now, I see things differently. I notice.
You did that for me. And hope my example will do that for others.
Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice. And honestly, we don't know if we
ever will. I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.
4. To whom is the text written?
A. The author's son. B. The author's wife.
C. The author's father. D. The author's friend.
5. What can be learned about the author?
A. He's at a loss what to do to help Jack.
B. He's to blame for Jack s present condition.
C. He has changed his attitude to the disabled.
D. He hasn't accepted the reality up to now.
6. How does the author sound in the text?
A. Sympathetic. B. Caring.
C. Regretful. D. Indifferent.
7. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A. Science. B. Entertainment.
C. Sports. D. Relationship.
C
The TV series, The Longest Day in Chang'an, which was shown on Chinese online platforms last
summer became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV
networks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for it——
the first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.
"I was amazed by the overseas audience's love for this show," Cao Dun, director of The Longest
Day in Chang'an, told Bejing Review. "I was worried that they wouldn't understand the complex
political structure of the Tang dynasty. But in reality the show is prompting foreign audiences to
research Tang dynasty's history to better understand the plot. "
The unique culture in ancient China is not a barrier but a bridge to connect with foreign audiences.
In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character. Telling stories of
ordinary Chinese people that resonate(引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate
with the world. "The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal language crossing
borders," he told Beijing Review.
His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in the rest of the world. "The
TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world," Cao said. "After describing the
impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking for several plays that tell stories of today's China.
I don’t want to copy any country's production. Chinese dramas have to be built on our rich culture and
Chinese people's everyday life," Cao added.
8. What do we know about the TV series?
A. It was put on overseas, when first released.
B. It can be appreciated for free.
C. It is about the development of the Tang dynasty.
D. It was very popular once it was shown.
9. What does the underlined word "prompting" in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Requiring. B. Reminding.
C. Encouraging. D. Informing.
10. What made the TV series a success?
A. Stories of ordinary people. B. Recognition of beauty.
C. Diversity of Chinese culture. D. Personalities of every figure.
11. What is Cao Dun’s ambition?
A. To tell Chinese stories to the world. B. To make a successful TV series.
C. To show China’s different nationalities. D. To learn the ancient political structure.
D
Very few animals except dolphins, chimpanzees (黑猩猩),and elephants have ever passed the
mirror test for self-recognition. Scientists believe they have found a fish able recognize itself in a
mirror. The result is surprising because this ability is usually only found in animals with bigger brains.
Even humans don't usually pass the mirror test until they are about a year and a half old.
To test the wrasse (隆头鱼), a small fish in the sea, scientists put each wrasse in a tank with a
mirror. They gave the fish a chance to get used to the mirror and watched their reactions. At first, the
wrasses challenged the "other fish" by swimming up to the mirror and "fighting" them with the mouth.
But soon the wrasses seemed to understand that something funny was happening. They began to swim
toward the mirror upside down or in other unusual ways. It was like they were testing whether the fish
in the mirror were really themselves.
Once the wrasses seemed used to the mirror, the scientists gave the wrasses a mark by putting the
fish to sleep and injecting something under their skin. Some of the fish got a brown mark. Other fish
got a clear "mark" that didn't have a color and couldn't be seen in a mirror.
After looking in the mirror, the wrasses with the brown marks would rub the area with the mark
against the sand in the bottom of the tank. Then they would go back and look in the mirror again, as if
checking if the mark was still there. But when wrasses with brown marks were put in tanks without
mirrors, they didn't try to rub their marks away. And wrasses with clear "marks" didn't either, even
when they could see themselves in the mirror.
The unexpected results are making some people look hard for other ways to explain how the
wrasses reacted. So even though the wrasses seem to have passed the mirror test, the scientists will
need some time to reflect on exactly what that means.
12. Why do the scientists feel surprised about the result?
A. The fish has a big brain.
B. Elephants failed to pass the mirror test.
C. Chimpanzees are as clever as dolphins.
D. The fish succeeded in passing the mirror test.
13. What did the scientists take notice of about the wrasses at first?
A. They swam in unusual ways.
B. They were unaware of themselves in the mirror.
C. They thought the mirror interesting.
D. They wanted to challenge themselves.
14. How did the fish with brown marks react in the mirror test?
A. They would rub the area with the mark against sand.
B. They would pay no attention to marks.
C. They would rest in the bottom of the tank.
D. They would swim upside down to the mirror.
15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Why Are Fish Smarter than Expected?
B. Do Colors Affect the Experiment?
C. How Is the Mirror Test Conducted?
D. Can Fish Recognize Themselves in the Mirror?
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。
Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there's a cellphone signal. 16 . Could that be you?
Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.
●Know where not to use your phone. 17 , so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring
while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn your phone off if necessary.
●Don't talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally
you don't have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it
harder for you to be understood. 18 .
● Don't use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you're
waiting for an important call, let the person you're with know beforehand (事先) that you're expecting
a call that you'll need to take. 19 . If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a
bathroom break.
● 20 .When you're in an enclosed space, or you can't put yourself 10 feet out of everyone's way,
it's inappropriate to talk but it's potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you'd
better not text while doing anything requires you to be focused.
A. Learn to text
B. Focus on your messages
C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage
D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends
E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table
F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you
G. Most people who are impolite don't even realize what they’re doing
第二部分 语言知识运用(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。
When Pan Ruibin set up Panwallzer in 2010, he went against the trend of leaving the hometown
to work in a big city for a large company. Pan 21 the job as a Japanese translator, returned
to his home village and turned his hobby of knitting(针织)into a(n) 22 . "My dream is to build
a first-class brand like Chanel, and that is the 23 of Panwallzer," said Pan. 24 for its
designs and handmade sweaters, Panwallzer has done well on its way to 25 .
Despite doubts about whether people would still 26 handmade sweaters when
machine-made ones are easier to produce and cheaper, Pan 27 his business idea. "The
customers I met online 28 me, but my major motivation(动力)was my 29 for saving the
handmade knitwear industry."
Pan 30 his talent for knitting from the age of 6. He was taught by his mother, and 31
his skills by entering knitting 32 and won several times. By the time he was 10, he could knit a
sweater as 33 as the middle-aged women in his village.
Pan 34 some villagers to help him make the sweaters. The number of 35 grew from
7 in 2010 to 60 this year. Pan has no intention of 36 for mass production, even though new
orders are flooding into Panwallzer 37 due to its popularity on social media.
He believes producing a superior product is the 38 way to keep steady growth. Pan
wants to 39 a customized(定制的)service through his sweater designs. "People buy your
sweater not only because it is 40 but also because it is stylish," he said.
21. A. got B. quit C. changed D. started
22. A. habit B. need C. business D. adventure
23. A. chance B. reputation C. principle D. goal
24. A. Responsible B. Famous C. Eager D. Cheerful
25. A. success B. freedom C. knowledge D. happiness
26. A. exchange B. buy C. remember D. collect
27. A. gave up B. thought about C. kept off D. stuck to
28. A. led B. attracted C. encouraged D. forced
29. A. plan B. enthusiasm C. preparation D. secret
30. A. showed B. tested C. hid D. ignored
31. A. shared B. discovered C. explained D. improved
32. A. ceremonies B. meetings C. competitions D. parties
33. A. well B. usually C. hard D. carefully
34. A. ordered B. required C. hired D. begged
35. A. companies B. machines C. customers D. employees
36. A. keeping up B. speeding up C. slowing down D. holding down
37. A. roughly B. totally C. mainly D. slightly
38. A. right B. conventional C. abstract D. amazing
39. A. enjoy B. choose C. judge D. offer
40. A. handmade B. expensive C. cheap D. machine-made
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
David Katz was upset by all the plastic going into the ocean. To help solve the problem, he had a
41 (create)idea to treat plastic like money. Mr. Katz calls his idea the "plastic Bank". The goal
of the Plastic Bank is to use plastic to help people solve the problems 42 (gradual). The Plastic
Bank adds a value to plastic waste by paying people to recycle it.
The program began in 2015 in Haiti, a poor island nation with many 43 (problem)of waste
plastic. The Plastic Bank has 30 "markets" in Haiti. At the Plastic Bank markets, people can exchange
the plastic they've collected for 44 they need. The Plastic Bank markets sell lots of things that
local people need. The stores also allow plastic collectors to use the money they earn to pay 45
health care or school.
To make sure that the plastic 46 (recycle), the Plastic Bank works with partners, who
agree 47 (use)the plastic that is collected. When customers buy these products, which are
labeled "Social Plastic", they know that they are both helping people in other parts of the world 48
keeping plastic out of the ocean. So far, the Plastic Bank 49 (keep) about 7 million pounds of
plastic out of the ocean. It makes a great 50 (contribute)to the ocean.
第三部分写作(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)
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。
At lunch in the first day of my high school, I saw a girl sit alone. I decided to sit with her and we
had pleasant chat. Late, we became close friends in the following three years. One day, he shared
something touching with me. "Do you remember the day when you come over and sat next to me,
wearing a big smile?" she asked me. "I wanted you to know how much special you were. I was
disappointing at that time, but your smile made my day," she added.
I can't help smile each time I think of the scene, that shows me that a simple act of kindness can
change lives greatly.
第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)
假如你是新华中学的学生会主席李华,你校学生会应英国 Westminster School 邀请,下星
期将到该校进行交流访问,向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人 Mr. Smith 写一封
邮件,信的要点如下:
(1)感谢对方的邀请;
(2)询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容;
(3)祝愿交流活动成功。
注意:
(1)词数 100 左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:食宿 accommodation
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua Middle School. ______________
__________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your attention! Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua