云南省曲靖市第一中学2020届高三第二次模拟考试 英语试题.doc

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1、曲靖市第一中学2020届高三第二次模拟考试英 语 （本试卷分为第卷和卷两部分，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 WaterLondon, EnglandThis floating bookstore in the Regents Canal is known as The London Boo

2、kbarge. 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:/ EL Ateneo Grand SplendidBuenos Aires,

3、 ArgentinaThis 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, ht

4、tps:/Kay Craddock Antiquarian BooksellerMelbourne, AustraliaThis 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

5、in 1833 selling for 15, 000. +61 (0)396548506, https:/ Zhongshuge BookstoreHangzhou, ChinaEach 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 i

6、llusion (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 childrens book room.+86 057188003279, https:/ To appreciate poetry shows, youll dial_.A. +54 1148136052 B. +44 7976886982C. +61 (0)396548506 D. +86 057188

7、0032792. 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 performi

8、ng arts. D. Its second-hand classics.BDear 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 k

9、indergarten 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 Im learning thats OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even if they werent the things I or

10、iginally expected.You have taught me to be patient. You have taught me that its OK to be different and to be sad when life doesnt 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

11、 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 dont 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

12、born, I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldnt 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 dont know if we ever will. I pr

13、omise 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 authors son. B. The authors wife. C. The authors father. D. The authors friend.5. What can be learned about the author? A. Hes at a loss what to do to help Jack. B. Hes to blam

14、e for Jack s present condition. C. He has changed his attitude to the disabled. D. He hasnt 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. Entertainm

15、ent.C. Sports. D. Relationship.CThe TV series, The Longest Day in Changan, 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

16、 paying for it the first time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.I was amazed by the overseas audiences love for this show, Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Changan, told Bejing Review. I was worried that they wouldnt understand the complex political structure of the Tang d

17、ynasty. But in reality the show is prompting foreign audiences to research Tang dynastys 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 o

18、r 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 dra

19、mas 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 todays China. I dont want to copy any countrys production

20、. Chinese dramas have to be built on our rich culture and Chinese peoples 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

21、 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 f

22、igure.11. What is Cao Duns ambition? A. To tell Chinese stories to the world. B. To make a successful TV series. C. To show Chinas different nationalities. D. To learn the ancient political structure.DVery few animals except dolphins, chimpanzees (黑猩猩)，and elephants have ever passed the mirror test

23、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 dont usually pass the mirror test until they are about a year and a half old.To test the w

24、rasse (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 wra

25、sses 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

26、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 didnt have a color and couldnt be seen in a mirror.After looking in the mirror, the wrasses with the brown marks would rub the area with the mark against th

27、e 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 didnt try to rub their marks away. And wrasses with clear marks didnt either, even when they c

28、ould 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 scient

29、ists 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

30、. 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 res

31、t 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

32、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 theres 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 suc

33、h places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn your phone off if necessary. Dont talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you dont have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to

34、be understood. 18 .Dont use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If youre waiting for an important call, let the person youre with know beforehand (事先) that youre expecting a call that youll need to take. 19 . If you have to, step away but dont stay away any longer t

35、han a bathroom break. 20 .When youre in an enclosed space, or you cant put yourself 10 feet out of everyones way, its inappropriate to talk but its potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But youd better not text while doing anything requires you to be focused.A. Learn to textB. Fo

36、cus on your messagesC. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usageD. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friendsE. Try not to hold a phone conversation at tableF. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around youG. Most people who are impolite dont even realize what theyre

37、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

38、 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 sweat

39、ers 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

40、 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 th

41、ough 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

42、 it is stylish, he said.21. A. gotB. quitC. changedD. started22. A. habitB. needC. businessD. adventure 23. A. chanceB. reputationC. principleD. goal24. A. ResponsibleB. FamousC. EagerD. Cheerful25. A. successB. freedomC. knowledgeD. happiness26. A. exchangeB. buyC. rememberD. collect27. A. gave upB

43、. thought aboutC. kept offD. stuck to28. A. ledB. attractedC. encouragedD. forced29. A. planB. enthusiasmC. preparationD. secret30. A. showedB. testedC. hidD. ignored31. A. sharedB. discoveredC. explainedD. improved32. A. ceremoniesB. meetingsC. competitionsD. parties33. A. wellB. usuallyC. hardD. c

44、arefully34. A. orderedB. requiredC. hiredD. begged35. A. companiesB. machinesC. customersD. employees36. A. keeping upB. speeding upC. slowing downD. holding down37. A. roughlyB. totallyC. mainlyD. slightly38. A. rightB. conventionalC. abstractD. amazing39. A. enjoyB. chooseC. judgeD. offer40. A. ha

45、ndmadeB. expensiveC. cheapD. 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 Pl

46、astic 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 theyve collected for 44 they need. The Plastic Bank markets sell lots of things that local people need. The stores als