2020届惠州市第八中学高三英语一模试题及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届惠州市第八中学高三英语一模试题及答案届惠州市第八中学高三英语一模试题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 APersonal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids.We learned that，over time，a fulllife can leave little t

2、ime for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off.”So，aftera number of years，we make a change.If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.Schedule itFirst of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it.”Sounds easy enough，but life gets

3、 complicatedmanaging full-time work and full-time family.Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.Be flexible and strictIf you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better.Because our calendar can get ratherfull，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity.Bu

4、t being strict in actually taking the time each week is moreimportant.Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.Take enough timeMy typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer.Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what Imdoing.The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulder

5、s drop.Do what you want to doRemember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do.PTO timeis about relaxation.Grab a friend and get a beer.Work can wait until tomorrow.1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?A.Persuade the family.B.Have a personal rest.C.As

6、k friends for advice.D.Make a time plan.2.What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?A.Get you more focused.B.Have you feel relaxed.C.Shake your shoulders often.D.Make you feel more stressed.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Tips on how to take your time offB.Skills t

7、o manage work and familyC.Advice on how to free yourselfD.Ways of scheduling your workBIts easy to do easy things,but they dont carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult.Scott Kellysaid he tried to express that view everywhere he went.And he spoke from experience,having spent a c

8、areer thatincluded the time as a NASA astronaut,US Navy captain,fighter pilot,and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama,sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on theInternational Space Station(ISS).He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a yea

9、r was hard todescribe and that the fluids(积水)in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head.It alsoneeded some time to recover when he returned home.“My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sitfor a while because my body hadnt had that pressure so long,”Scott said.He

10、 discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts.They came from different cultures.Hehad managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together,worked together,and had to rely oneach other.He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life

11、 there was not easy,Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space.He also discussedexperiences growing up,admitting that he wasnt always the greatest student but was able to overcome thatthrough hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams.If you work for it,all thin

12、gs are possible.There is a zero percent chance ofsucceeding if you dont even try.And when you succeed after trying hard,youll find it really rewarding,”Scott saidin the end.4.Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show _.A.he enjoyed making speechesB.he was a responsible astronautC.his

13、life in space was challengingD.the daily life of an astronaut can be boring5.What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A.He won some awards through teamwork.B.He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C.He learned to develop close relationships with others.D.He picked u

14、p some knowledge of Russian culture.6.Which of the following can best describe Scott?A.Kind and thoughtful.B.Curious and humorous.C.Easygoing and sociable.D.Hardworking and determined.7.What does the author intend to tell us from Scotts story?A.Its importantto have a dreamB.Easy things are also wort

15、h doingC.A suitable career leads one to success.D.Difficult things are demanding but rewardingCCigarettes arent just harmful when theyre being smoked.Even when cigarette ends go out and are cold,newresearch has found they continue to give off harmful chemicals in the air.In the first 24 hours alone,

16、scientists saya used cigarette end will produce 14 percent of the nicotine(尼古丁)that an actively burning cigarette wouldproduce.While most of these chemicals are released within a day of being put out,an analysis for the United StatesFood and Drug Administration(FDA)found the level of nicotine fell b

17、y just 50%five days later.“I was ly surprised,”since environmental engineer Dustin Poppendieck from the United States NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology(NIST).“The numbers are significant and could have important impactswhen cigarette ends are dealt with indoors or in cars.While much atte

18、ntion has been paid to the health influenceof first-hand,second-hand and now third-hand smoking,it is not the case when it comes to the actual cigaretteend of the matter.”To measure emissions(排放)from this forgotten thing,Poppendieck and his team placed 2,100 cigarettesthat were recently put out insi

19、de a special room.Once the ends weresealed away,the team measured eightchemicals commonly produced by cigarettes,four of which the FDA have their eye on for being harmful orpotentially so.After setting the rooms temperature,the researchers tested how emissions changed under certainconditions.When th

20、e air temperature of the room was higher,for instance,they noticed the ends produced thesechemicals at higher rates.This finding might discourage those who want to leave ashtrays(烟灰缸)out for days ata time,especially in the heat.8.What do the researchers say about cigarette ends?A They contain little

21、 nicotine.B.They produce no nicotine five days later.C.They give off nicotine for days.D.They create as much nicotine as burning cigarettes.9.What do Poppendiecks words suggest?A.First-hand smoking does most harm.B.The findings are within his expectation.C.Cigarettes should be dealt with indoors.D.H

22、ealth influence of cigarette ends is ignored.10.Which word best describes the authors attitude to not cleaning ashtrays for days?A.Unclear.B.Disapproving.C.Unconcerned.D.Puzzled.11.What can be the best title for the text?A.Used Cigarette Ends Release Harmful ChemicalsB.Cigarettes Are More Harmful Wh

23、ile Being SmokedC.Research Found Reasons For Cigarette Ends HarmD.Cigarette Ends Produce More Chemicals in the HeatDAccording to a survey published by the American Institutes for Research last year,a total of 57 colleges wereoperating some form of CBE programs and about 85 percent of all the higher

24、education officials said they wereeither designing a CBE program at their school or were considering doing so.Students in a CBE program choose a central field of study,just as they would at a traditional college oruniversity.Yet instead of attending a series of classes led by professors or teaching

25、assistants at schools,thestudents study online and direct themselves.CBE programs require students to show their understanding of a given set of sills Students must prove theirmastery of skills that relate to their field of choice by taking related exams.Once they have met all therequirements of the

26、ir study programs,the students will get their degrees.CBE programs have made use of many new technologies,especially internet and online media.This helpsreduce barriers for nontraditional and other students by bringing higher education to them.And programs thatpermit students to work at their own sp

27、eed may save students money by reducing the time it takes for them toearn a degree.But some educators have concerns about the value of the education that CBE programs offer.Johann NeematWesternWashingtonUniversityargues that the purpose of higher education is not simply to help students mastercertai

28、n skills.It should teach students how to think critically(批判性地)understand the subjects they are studyingmore deeply and see how they are connected to other subjects.Only that way can they put the knowledge tobetter use.He said,“You need to explore,think.get shaken,have a conversation and struggle.An

29、dthose things taketime.”Instead of supporting CBE,he adds,policy makers and educators should look for ways to improve access andreduce costs for traditional higher education.12.How are CBE programs different from traditional college education?A.They require students to choose their subjects.B.They o

30、ffer shorter curricula and are less expensive.C.They heavily rely on the information technologies.D.They allow students to take easier examinations.13.What can we learn from Johann Neems words?A Free access to traditional education should be provided.B.Higher education just focuses on critical think

31、ing skills.C.Students should spend longer time completing the degree courses.D.College students should be challenged to explore around their subjects.14.How does Johann Neems attitude toward CBE programs?A.Supportive.B.Disapproving.C.Sympathetic.D.Uncaring.15.What is the authors purpose in writing t

32、he text?A.To press policy-makers to provide more affordable education.B.To show the disadvantages of the traditional college education.C.To introduce a new controversial trend in the higher education.D.To encourage educators to improve the quality of CBE programs.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

33、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What to do once you achieve your goal?Here are some basic lessons thatcan help you once you reach your goal,_16_These are principles thatmillionaire Paul Scolardi has put into practice to good effect.Stay modest.You can celebrate your achievem

34、ents.But don t act arrogantly（傲慢低）_17_While youvemade great progress,its important that you shouldnt look down on those who are in the same situations as you._18_The idea is that once you achieve a goal,you want to continue by setting a larger goal than that.Forexample,if youve gained a high positio

35、n at your job.an even bigger goal would be to build you own business inthat particular industry.Work harder and more wisely.Naturally,if youre working towards a larger goal.youll need to have moremotivation and more confidence,and work even harder,But hard work isnt all thats needed._19_Whathelped y

36、ou achieve this goal in the first place?What approach did you take to make all of this happen to you?So,make sure you look back and see what helped you get there.Ignore critics.Whenever you achieve something,there will always be people who will try to drag you down.Youre going to get haters or peopl

37、e who dont believe you._20_Take Scolardi for example.Unless he shareshis particular story of how he became a millionaire,we dont really know what he went through to get there.A.Set bigger goals.B.You can thus move forward in life.C.Positive thinking is all needed for achievement.D.All we know is tha

38、t he wasnt a millionaire and now he is.E.It also pays to work more wisely and reflect on your achievements.F.It can push people away,whether theyre friends,family,or colleagues.G.Leave them alone as your success has nothing to do with how they are feeling.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

39、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I grew up in a small town.There was a man named Joe,who was uneducated and couldnt talk_21_.Hewas good natured but not very smart,_22_every one teased him.One day when was sitting on the porch,he came walking by

40、,I was about 12 and thought it would makeme_23_grown up to play jokes on him as some_24_did.He asked what I was doing,I told him that my father had._25_his job and that we were short of money.I could see my friends nearby_26_so I went on with the_27_.From his_28_expression,Imconvinced that I had foo

41、led him_29_.I knew he lived a_30_life with low income,SO it was funny when he asked_31_weneeded anything.I told him that we didnt know if we would have enough to_32_.he replied you poorthing.That night I heard the door_33_softly.I thought it was the wind whipping against the door,soI_34_it.The next

42、morning I found a small box of food outside my house,I knew it was from Bob.I lookedinto the box of canned food with_35_in my eyes.I felt ashamed for taking advantage ofhis_36_towards me,I_37_the whole story to my father and said I wanted to return the box.My father scolded me and_38_that I keep the

43、 box;otherwise it would hurt Joes feelings.Although the good was not_39_,I knew Joe gave the best he had.I did not_40_the gift.21.A.smoothlyB.loudlyC.publiclyD.honestly22.A.ifB.whenC.soD.but23.A.feelB.appearC.soundD.smell24.A.peersB.teenagersC.adultsD.idiots25.A.foundB.lostC.quittedD.changed26.A.pla

44、yingB.cheeringC.smilingD.laughing27.A.reportB.storyC.taleD.legend28.A.doubtfulB.impatientC.puzzledD.concerned29.A.lyB.easilyC.completelyD.finally30.A.happyB.expensiveC.simpleD.tough31.A.howB.whetherC.whyD.that32.A.drinkB.spendC.wearD.eat33.A.knocked atB.broken intoC.tom downD.closed up34.A.openedB.s

45、hutC.ignoredD.locked35.A.thanksB.fearC.tearsD.pride36.A.stupidityB.kindnessC.loveD.sympathy37.A.confessedB.translatedC.repeatedD.recommended38.A.suggestedB.insistedC.orderedD.decided39.A.freshB.cheapC.valuableD.tasty40.A.appreciateB.giveC.cherishD.deserve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

46、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An Internet cafe serves as a bunk of computers with high-speed Internet access.The customer_41._（charge）by the minute or the hour,or might buy a monthly pass.The Internet cafe might also serve food anddrinks,_42._this isnt always the ease.Those who dont hav

47、e computers at home are_43._（clear）possible customers for an Internet cafe.AnInternet cafe is also handy for_44._（travel）who can stop in to check emails look up directions,or send offmessages to loved ones at home.Other people may just feel like_45._（get）out of the house to sit and relaxin front of

48、a computer in a_46._（comfort）place.And for people that dont have computers,this is a nicechoice.The idea of a caf with full Internet access was created in early 1994 by Ivan Pope.He wanted to develop anInternet event in London.Then he explained his idea_47._a cafe with Internet access.Before long,a

49、barcalled Compucafe,_48._offered Internel access,was built in Finland in the spring of 1994.Gradually,theInternet cafe_49._（appear）in many cities and nations around the world.Although the Internet caf is stillcommon in some countries like India,wireless technology and the affordability of laptop com

50、puters have madeWI-FI cafes_50._（much）popular.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.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：在错的词下划一横线，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；只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第