2020届广州市西关培英中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案.pdf
20202020 届广州市西关培英中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案届广州市西关培英中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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A AOlder adults who sleep six hours or fewer a night may have elevated risk for dementia(痴呆症)and othercognitive(认知的)issues,a new study finds.Researchers at Stanford University measured seniors(ages 65 to 85)dementia risk and cognitive abilities,finding higher risk in those patients who regularly slept six or fewer hours compared to those who slept seven oreight hours.Those seniors who slept nine or more hours also had lower cognitive functions and other healthissues,but the researchers didnt find the same high dementia risk in this group.The findings demonstrate how important it is for adults to maintain a healthy sleep cycle,especially as theyget older.As adults age,its common for their sleep patterns to change or becomedisrupted leading to longer,shorter,or more irregular sleep.This disruption may be linked to Alzheimers and other forms of dementia,impactingseniors ability to remember information,problem-solve,and go through everyday behaviors.Sleep disruption canalso be caused by or heighten depression,cardiovascular disease（冠心病）,and other conditions.A recommended sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours,the researchers said.Six or fewer hourscorresponded to short sleep,while nine or more hours corresponded to long sleep.The Stanford researchers measured levels of beta amyloid,a protein in the brain that is typically found in highlevels when a patient develops Alzheimers.In addition,the researchers used several tests for memory,attention,spatial skills,and executive function to identify patients cognitive abilities.Those patients sleeping for six hours orfewer a night were more likely to develop dementia,the researchers found.The low-sleep patientshad higherlevels of beta amyloid.The Stanford researchers found that patients with lower sleep also performed worse on memory tests,whilethose with higher sleep(more hours)performed worse on executive function tests，which measure the brainsability to switch between different tasks.The main takeaway is that it is important to maintain healthy sleep late in life,Winer told CNN.1.What does the underlined word“disrupted”in paragraph 4 mean?A.difficultB.disorderedC.dissolvedD.different2.According to the findings,which of the following is NOT related to the disrupted sleep?A.It is more likely to cause old people to have bad memories over issues.B.It may contribute to dementia,cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.C.Some daily behaviors perhaps differ from those whose sleeping is normal.D It tends to bring all the old people to undergo brain scans and cognitive tests.3.What can we infer from the study?A.A proper sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours.B.Low and high sleep patients were both poor at memory tests.C.Executive function test is applied to measure the capacity of brain.D.Keeping a healthy sleep for older adults late in life is crucial.BDistinguished Baltimore artist John D.Ferguson died Sept 16.The Catonsville resident was 81.“His artist eye was in everything he did.His life was art and his family,”said Jennifer C.Jackson,who was Mr.Fergusons friend for nearly three decades.”He was a lovable man who was always willing to talk about any topiche was interested in.At shows,people would go crazy for his work,”Ms.Jackson said.“He was also an enthusiasticsailor who loved nothing more than being on the water.”“His sculptures were just memorable,”said Mr.Lund,aWashingtonian.“I used to say,Ferguson,I dont think you know how to do anything that is less thanmonumental.”Mr.Ferguson earned a bachelors degree in 1961 at Holy Cross University,where he developed an interest inpainting.He served in the Army for two years until being discharged in 1963,and after studying briefly at theBoston Museum School,registered at the Chicago Art Institute,where he studied until 1966,when he entered theUniversity of Illinois Chicago,where he obtained a bachelors degree in 1966 in fine arts.Mr.Ferguson developedhis interest and skills as a sculptor after moving to Baltimore to do further studies at the Maryland InstituteCollege of Arts Rinehart School of Sculpture,from which he graduated in 1971 with a masters degree in fine arts.“Over the years my work has moved gradually in the direction of elegance and simplicity,”Mr.Ferguson wrotein his artist statement.“Heavy,bulbous forms have been replaced by dancing,winglike forms.The welding processand respect for the qualities of the materials are interrelated and affect the final piece.“Most of the sculpturesthat are pictured in my works are made from steel,silicon bronze,and to Cor-Ten steel;shaped to create thesebeautiful and unique pieces of art.As you can see,my sculptures range in size anywhere from 12 inches to 30 feetor larger.”Through the years,his work found its way into such major public and private collections.“They encourageoptimism,for they show strength and affirmation;theres nothing negative,depressing or anxiety-ridden aboutthem”,wrote the late art critic John Dorsey in a 1997 exhibition review.4.What did Mr.Lund think of Ferguson?A.Likeable.B.Ordinary.C.Unwelcome.D.Interesting.5.What did Mr.Ferguson do first after serving in the army?A.He studied at the Boston Museum School.B.He got a bachelors degree in fine arts.C.He entered the University of Illinois Chicago.D.He continued his studies at the Maryland Institute College.6.What influences the final sculptures?A.An even larger scale than before.B.The material comprised of metalsC.The shape of elegance and simplicity.D.Welding process as well as material quality.7.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.A stylish,stubborn old manB.Sculptures towering into the cloudsC.John D.Fergusona famous sculpturerD.The evolution of the sculptural styleCEven plant can run a fever，especially when theyre under attack by insects or diseaseBut unlike human，plants can have their temperature taken from 3，000 feet away straight upA decade ago，adopting the infrared（红外线）scanning technology developed for military purposes and other satellites，physicist Stephen Paley cameup with a quick wayto take the temperature of crops to determine which ones are under stress The goal was to letfarmers precisely（精确的）target pesticide（杀虫剂）spraying rather than rain poison on a whole field，whichalways includes plants that dont have pest problems Evenbetter，Paleys Remote Scanning Services Company could detect crop problems before they becamevisible to the eyeFixed on a plane flown at 3，000 feet at night，an infrared scanner measured the heat sent outby cropsThe data were transformed into a colorcoded map showing where plants were runningfeversFarmers could then spotspray，using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide that they otherwise wouldThe bad news is that Paleys company closed down in 1984，after only three yearsFarmers resisted thenewtechnology and longterm supporters were hard to findBut with the renewed concern about pesticides onproduce and refinements（改进）in infrared scanning，Paley hopes to get back into operation Agriculture expertshave no doubt that the technology works This technique can be used on 75 percent of agricultural land in theUnited States，says George Oerther of Texas A&M，who recently retired from the Department of Agriculture，thinks remote infrared crop scanning could be adopted by the end of the decadeBut only if Paley finds thefinancial support which he failed to obtain 10years ago8.Plants will give out an increased amount of heat when they areA.facing an infrared scannerB.sprayed with pesticidesC.exposed to extreme sun raysD.inpoor physical condition9.In order to apply pesticide spraying precisely，we can use infrared scanning toA draw a color1coded mapB evaluate the damage to the cropsC.locate the problem areaD.measure the size of the affected area10.The application of infrared scanning technology to agriculture met with some difficulties of A.the lack of official supportB.its high costC.the lack of financial supportD.its failure to help increase production11.Infrared scanning technology may be brought back into operation because of A.full support from agricultural expertsB.the forceful promotion by the Department of AgricultureC.the desire of farmers to improve the quality of their produceD.growing concern about the over use of pesticides on cropsDChinese archaeologists（考古学家）announced on Saturday that some new major discoveries have beenmade at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Southwest China,helping uncover another start of the Chinese civilization.Archaeologists have found six new sacrificial pits（祭祀坑）and unearthed more than 500 treasures datingback 3,000 years at the Sanxingdui Ruins in Sichuan Province.So far,archaeologists have unearthed masses ofimportant cultural items from four of the pits,including pieces of gold masks,gold foil,bronze（青铜）masks,bronze trees and large numbers of ivories.The rest of the newly discovered pits arc still being dug up.“Surprisingly,we have unearthed some never heard of before bronze items,said Lei Yu,from theSichuan Archaeology Research Institute.Tor instance,some large and well-made bronze items havestrange-looking dragon or cow designs on them.”In another major discovery,relics of silk products were found for the first time at Sanxingdui,which shows“the ancient Shu Kingdom was one of the important starts of silk in ancient China according to Tang Fei,head ofthe digging team.The new pits sit next to two sacrificial pits discovered in 1986,with areas ranging between 3o square metersand 19 square meters.Together they form an area in which people of the ancient Shu civilization held ceremoniesto offer sacrifices to heaven,earth and their forefathers,and prayed for good luck and peace.The Sanxingdui Ruins is regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of mankind in the 20th century.The site was accidentally discovered by a farmer in the 1920s.The ruins are located in the city ofGuanghan,about60 kilometers fromChengduand are believed to be the relics of theShuKingdom.12.What can we learn from the text?A.Totally there are 500 treasures unearthed.B.Six new sacrificial pits are under repair.C.The unearthed treasures date from 3000 years ago.D.There are six sacrificial pits at Sanxingdui.13.What does the discovery of the relics of silk products mean?A.Chinese civilization was widely influential.B.AncientShuKingdomwas also the home of silk.C.Chinese silk has a much longer history than known.D.ShuKingdombelonged toChinasince ancient times.14.What was the main function of the sacrificial pits?A.To celebrate festivals.B.To store valuable items.C.To bury important figures.D.To hold sacrifice ceremonies.15.Who first discovered the Sanxingdui Ruins?A.A farmer.B.Lei YuC.Tang Fei.D.Archaeologists.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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。选项中有两项为多余选项How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives,no matter where we live in the world._16_Both language and musicplay a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet,which is a collection of letters.Similarly,we use notes（音符）to keep a record of music.Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music._17_By writingpieces of text or music,we are able to share experiences through time.We can read the ideas or hear thecomposition（作品）of someone who lived hundreds of years ago._18_You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses.In the same way,we know that styles of music are different around the world,giving us the opportunity to explore many differentcultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion._19_Of course you may be able to see it in my face,but you will know for sure through my words.Similarly,music can sound angry,sad or happy.Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling,and allows us to share that emotion.Whenyou feel happy,you might want to sing and dance to a happy song tocelebrate your happiness._20_I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions,oftencombining it with language in the form of song lyrics（歌词）.A.Both are expressive.B.Both vary with culture.C.How do you know that I am angry?D.We use language to express our thoughts.E.Similarly,music is part of many peoples lives.F.So just as you read English,you can read music.G.In contrast,you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Thomas Panek made history this week when he became the first blind person to complete the New York CityHalf Marathon with guide dogs and no human assistance.With about two thousand people around_21_the game,a group of blind people_22_their NewYork City Marathon at 9:00 this Wednesday._23_it was still a little cold as it was raining_24_,the peoplewithout their sight ran fast with the help of their_25_.Falling down sometimes,they_26_up andwent on running,which was attractive,_27_and encouraging.Of course,some few dogs didnt_28_their hosts in the right way.As a result,those_29_didntfinish their task,but they were really_30_.In the end,only about twenty blind people_31_theirdestination.Among them,Panek did the_32_,who got the first place in the game.With the_33_of his three dogs named Waffle,Westley and Gus,which_34_leading himthroughout the 13.1-mile race,Panek_35_the finishing line in just over 2 hours 20 minutes.The game_36_at about 12:00,and many people were so_37_by the sport spirit of theblind people that they were not_38_to leave the spot.When asked about his feeling of the game,“nomatter what_39_is,said Panek,48,who is CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind,dontlet_40_tell you that you cant.21.A.supportingB.watchingC.joiningD.playing22.A.startedB.heldC.caughtD.registered23.A.IfB.SinceC.BecauseD.Though24.A.rarelyB.sometimesC.slightlyD.usually25.A.assistantsB.sticksC.dogsD.drivers26.A.addedB.lookedC.climbedD.rose27.A.strikingB.tiringC.satisfyingD.disappointed28.A.carryB.leadC.requireD.bear29.A.personsB.viewersC.animalsD.workers30.A.sadB.worriedC.greatD.proud31.A.soughtB.reachedC.foundD.recognized32.A.mostB.leastC.worstD.best33.A.instructionB.exceptionC.helpD.control34.A.took turnsB.went onC.gave upD.had trouble35.A.leftB.brokeC.setD.crossed36.A.lostB.endedC.continuedD.began37.A.confusedB.boredC.pushedD.moved38.A.sadB.willingC.happyD.satisfied39.A.jobB.positionC.challengeD.aim40.A.anyoneB.someoneC.everyoneD.none第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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In the high school,my classmate Apache Spark was my favorite motivator.He often_41._(make)aspeech in front of us and I found_42._(me)ready to just get up and run forward.I continue to listen to his records an
