2020届怀化市铁路第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案.pdf

20202020 届怀化市铁路第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案届怀化市铁路第一中学高三英语二模试题及参考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 ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world.Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname Polar Bear Capital of the World”,where tourists can safely view polarbears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter.Thousands of beluga whales,which move into the warmerwaters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August,are a major summer attraction.Churchill is also a destinationfor bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls,crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States.Thelargest of the three is Horseshoe Falls,also known asCanadian Falls.Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must forany visitor!Every night of the year,the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene thatcan be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanadas third-largest city,always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for itscomfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene,whether its food and dining,or bars and nightclubs.From mid-June to early July,the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts,including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it.It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and Englishinfluenced houses and parks around.There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledgeof the English culture there.It is really the heart ofCanada.So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the bestchoice for your visit inCanada.1.If you want to watch birds,which place will you choose to visit?A.Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C.Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2.What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A.Spring.B.Summer.C.Autumn.D.Winter.3.What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A.They are both famous for natural scenery.B.The best visiting time are both at nights.C.They are both located inCanadaentirely.D.The tickets there are both free at weekends.BIt was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a“shelter”on theriver bank.His“shelter”was a tarpaulin(油布)tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away.He had beenliving there for over a month.I never saw him with warm clothing or food.I knew what I wanted to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed.They said I could be putting myself at risk,taking a box to a homeless person at night!But I knew,in my deep heart,that I would be safe.I got a box.My parents watched as I added warm gloves,a heavy blanket.into the box until it was full!Then,I put a Christmas card on top.It said,“Even though we hardly know each other,I want to wish you a MerryChristmas!”I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve.I said he could drive me but hehad to stay in the car.He agreed.I took the box and walked towards his“house”.I called,“Sir,I have a Christmas box for you!”“Go away!”he shouted.“Sir,”I repeated.“Go away!”he shouted.“Why?”I asked him.He walked over and I expected to see an angry face.Instead I saw two of the most beautiful,gentle,blue eyesI have ever seen.“Merry Christmas!”I said.“Why are you doing this?”he asked.“Because you matter to me,”I said.With that I gave him the box.Tears came to his eyes and he thanked me.I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it wasfilled with gold.I didnt want to embarrass(使困窘)him by watching him any more so Dad and I left.4.The underlined word“alarmed”can best be replaced by _.A.pleasedB.worriedC.disappointedD.surprised5.Why did the author ask his father to stay in the car?A.Because he wanted to prove he was brave.B.Because he believed the homeless man was bad.C.Because he wanted to protect his father from being hurt.D.Because he didnt want the homeless man to feel bad.6.When the homeless man saw the author first,he was _.A.quite angryB.very excitedC.quite puzzledD.very curious7.The authors purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _.A.it is easier said than doneB.poverty is the mother of healthC.where there is a will,there is a wayD.a willing helper doesnot wait until he is askedCWhena person in the United States gets the COVID-19 vaccine(疫苗),the person receives a small piece ofpaper called a“COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card”.It is a piece of paper with the logo of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,or CDC,and the nameand date of the vaccine.Because it is so simple,it could be easy to fake.Many people in theU.S.are still unsure about getting the vaccine.As universities,workplaces and other placesare requiring proof of vaccination,some people are now buying fake vaccination cards without getting a shot.The Associated Press reports that students and teachers at universities around theU.S.are worried about fakecards.Sellers are using social media apps like Instagram to advertise fake vaccination cards.The prices range from$25 to$200.The AP notes that many college students seem interested in buying the cards.On the site Reddit,oneperson wrote,“I need one,too,for college.I refuse to be a guinea pig.”It is reported that more than 700 universities and colleges require proof of vaccination.Most schools simplyask their students to take a photo of their card and send it to a school website.Benjamin Mason Meier is aprofessor at theUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapel Hill,UNC.He studies international health policy.He said,unlike some countries,theU.S.is not using a digital system to record vaccine status.He said theU.S.is depending on“aflimsypaper card”,and students have told him they knew of others who had used fake vaccination cards.Rebecca Williams also works at UNC.She is a researcher at the schools Center for Health Promotion and DiseasePrevention.She said she was not surprised that people were worried about fake vaccination cards.“This is why Ithink the development of a reliable national digital vaccine passport app is very important,”she said.There is a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.If someone uses the CDC logowithout permission,they can be lined and punished by up to five years in prison.The U.S.Department of Justicerecently charged a person inCaliforniawith making fake vaccination cards.College students who already have the vaccine are criticizing those who would rather spend money to buy afake than get a free shot.Maliha Reza is an electrical engineering student atPennsylvaniaStateUniversity,Shecalled those students“dumb”.“Im angry about that,”she said.“Like,there is more anger than I could describenow.”8.Why do some college students buy fake vaccination cards?A.They are easy to get.B.Many Americans are still uncertain about getting the vaccine.C.Students have an interest in the fake vaccination cards.D.To get a vaccine shot is expensive.9.Which of the following measures can NOT be used to stop the fake cards?A.Having a law that should prevent people from making false vaccination cards.B.Developing a reliable national digital vaccine passport app.C.Using a digital system to record vaccine status.D.Having all the students take a photo of their vaccination card and send it to the school website.10.What does the underlined word“flimsy”probably mean?A.Weak.B.Effective.C.Detailed.D.Professional,11.What might be the writing purpose for the news report?A.To promote a digital system to record the vaccination shots.B.To explain why theU.S.should prevent making the fake vaccination cards.C.The stress the influence of the COVID-19 vaccination.D.To reduce theU.S.university leaders worry about fake vaccination cards.DA lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable usto win Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receivingan ultimatum about beinglate on the job Although there was a good reason for Sams a being lateserious illnessat homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer His supervisor was probablyalready pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speechYes，the boss wasSam entered the office at 9：35The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone washard at workSams supervisor came up to himSuddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand“Howdo you do！”he said“Im Sam Maynard Im applyingfor a job，which，I understand，became availablejust 35 minutes agoDoes the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughterThe supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his officeSamMaynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laughHumor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives Itcan be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying“no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do whatyou want without his losingfaceFor some jobs，its the only tool that can succeedIt is a way to discuss subjectsso sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrelFor example，many believe that comedians on television aredoing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum 12.Why was Sam late for his job？A.Because he was illB.Because he got up lateC.Because he was caught in a traffic jamD.He was busy applying for a new job13.The main idea of this passage is _A.Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB.humor is important in our livesC.early bird gets the wormD.humor can solve racial discriminations14.The phrase“clamped off”in Paragraph 3 means _A tried to hold backB.tried to setC.chargedD.gave out15.Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A.Many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor B.It wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his work C.Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30D.Humor is the most effective way of solving problems 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Coloring booksare no longer just for children!In fact adult color1 ing books are topping bestseller lists.Whyhave adults decided to start color1 ing again?_16_It is to relieve stress and anxiety._17_They take on full-time jobs that often demand more than 40 hours a week,equally as part-timejobs,family responsibilities.For many,there just arent enough hours in the day,which explains why practisingmindfulness becomes so popular.Its important to set aside some time to calm the thoughts.Coloring can beanescape from everyday stress.It is to go back to their childhood.A trend among adults is to seek out childhood experiences.Thats why summer camps for adults are croppingup(大量出现)across the country._18_A brand new color1 ing book with bright markers,crayons,and color1ed pencils provide endless possibilities.Adult color1 ing books are much more detailed than color1 ing books forchildren,but the emotions are similar and allow adults to feel as if they are“a kid again”._19_Adults are constantly staring at screens:Desktops,laptops,tablets,phones,TVS,etc.Whether for business orpersonal use,it has become very difficult to“put down”.Even some readers have e-readers and tablets toconsume books,magazines,and newspapers._20_Of course,to truly realize the benefit of stepping awayfrom the devices for a period of time,you cant constantly be checking them while you color1!Turn them off andleave them in another room.A.Adults lead busy,tiring lives.B.Coloring books are expensive.C.It is to put down the technology.D.Here are 3 reasons to let you deeply understand it.E.Perhaps nothing is more equal to childhood than a color1 ing book.F.It is to practise the patience and improve their relation with children.G.An adult coloring book provides a great outlet to escape from all of the screens.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James Cook and his wife Samantha Jones started their beekeeping work eight years ago and have gainedmuch experience.They are_21_at solving the problems their bees face.The year 2020 was their year togointo business_22_after working several_23_for other beekeepers,when they were in Californias hugefarms.In the spring,the farms were full of white flowers that_24_into nuts.The crop was possible because ofthe many beekeepers who_25_with their hives(蜂巢)to pollinate(授粉)the nations crops.Then the coronavirus(冠状病毒)health crisis hit.Cook and Jones became_26_.“Do we stay?Do we go?”they asked each other.By that time,they had taken their_27_from Californias San Joaquin Valley to anothertemporary home.Their plan was to let the bees_28_the agricultural work and their contact with farmchemicals.So,they decided to_29_the coronavirus restrictions in California.There,they set out to createtheir_30_,Bird and the Bees Honey.This summer,Cook and Jones and their small crew worked day and night to build a honey _31_.Theywere_32_tired and in debt because they took_33_to get the business up and running.But they werealso_34_.Unlike other agricultural crops,honey can be_35_for a long time.That is a good thing for Cookand Jones,because coronavirus restrictions have left them with_36_places to sell their products.Cook,who is 35,said,“Starting a business in these_37_times is hard but it_38_to do it.Theexperience will make us_39_.I think beekeeping sort of taught me you kind of need to look forthe_40_and the beauty that you can find,”he says.21.A.sadB.expertC.amazedD.confused22.A.on a large scaleB.for funC.on their ownD.as usual23.A.yearsB.daysC.monthsD.minutes24.A.turnB.breakC.getD.put25.A.admittedB.declinedC.refusedD.travelled26.A.occupiedB.impressedC.concernedD.inspired27.A.hivesB.flowersC.questionsD.decisions28.A.get intoB.recover fromC.suffer fromD.bring about29.A.get rid ofB.lay downC.put offD.wait out30.A.fameB.brandC.solutionD.life31.A.factoryB.honorC.familyD.food32.A.rarelyB.extremelyC.merelyD.gradually33.A.notesB.medicinesC.loansD.breaks34.A.hopefulB.stressedC.regretfulD.vengeful35.A.harvestedB.madeC.pickedD.stored36.A.dangerousB.saferC.betterD.fewer37.A.uniqueB.difficultC.magicalD.unforgettable38.A.appreciatesB.aimsC.paysD.practises39.A.healthierB.happierC.tougherD.poorer40.A.comfortB.honeyC.moneyD.optimism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What is the most popular communication tool today?_41._your answer is QQ or MSN,I must say youare a bit old-fashioned.Today,a new form of communication“WeChat”,which_42._(own)a Chinese nameWeixin,is becoming the most influential text and useful tool all over the world.What advantages do WeChat have?First,WeChat is_43._ly cheap way of communication;thatis_44._(say),it uses network traffic instead of telephone fa