2020届广州市第二中学高三英语三模试题及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届广州市第二中学高三英语三模试题及答案届广州市第二中学高三英语三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 AThough online ordering is popular in the UK today，handson experience still attracts many buyers attention.Oxford StreetLondon is a

2、 shoppers paradise，and most visitors head for Oxford Street.Halfway along is Selfridges，one ofthe worlds first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you goin.There are at least four other major stores on this street，plus Europes largest music shop.In De

3、cember theatmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmaslights which are always lighted by a politician，a greatsportsman，or a super star.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street.One of its department stores even has a roofgardengood for relaxing betw

4、een purchases.Theres also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketYou cant visit London without going to a supermarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably BoroughMarket on the south bank of the Thames.Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fishstalls，bakeries，and

5、 fruit and vegetable sellers.You can also buy specialities to take away，like cheeses，pork pies，mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collectors items.Its a shortwalk fromthe underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you

6、 never know what you will find.For clothes，Camden Market isthe place.It gets a little crowded at the weekends，though.Convent Garden Market offers great experience for thesimple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for _.A.the wonderful window dressingB

7、.the Europes largest music shopC.the lights lighted by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food，you can goto _.A.Camden MarketB.Borough MarketC.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road Market3.Where is this passage probably taken from?AA science book.B.A travelers journal.C.A news

8、 report.D.A trip guide.BLast year,138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb,a popular app designed to connect home renters andtravelers.Its a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000,and it was enough for Airbnb to wina major victory in local elections,asSan Franciscovoters stru

9、ck down a debatable rule that would have placed timerestrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure,Proposition F,with a nearly$10 million advertising campaign.Italso contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote agains

10、t Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app.The service works for one-night stays on roadtrips and longer stays in cities,and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels.Its a textbook example ofthe“sharing economy”,but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unint

11、ended consequences inSan Francisco.As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year,a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the companys image:middle-class families putting upa spare roomtohelpmake ends meet.Some usershave takenadvantageofthe service,usingittoturntheirmultiple

12、 properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals.Backers of Proposition F argued that this trendtakes spaces off the conventional,better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“Thefactis,widespreadabuse of short-term rentals istakingmuch needed housingoffthe market andha

13、rming our neighborhoods,”saidShareBetter SF,a group thatsupportedProposition F.Hotelunionshaveprotested the companys practices inSan Franciscoand other cities,saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois inthe middleofa long-term,deeplyrootedhousingcrisis thathas seen the costofliv

14、ingexplode.Actually,explodeisa generousterm.The averagemonthly rentforan apartmentisaround$4,000.Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San Franciscosimply doesnt have enough space toaccommodate the massive inflow of young,high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.A

15、s the Los Angeles Times reported,someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because itseemed like a way to check a big corporation.Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runsmuch deeper,and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing

16、little to solve thecitys existing problems.4.The intention of Proposition F is to _.A.place time limits in local election.B.set limits on short-term rental.C.strike down a controversial rule.D.urge users to vote against Airbnb.5.What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A.It shrinks

17、 the living space of middle-class families.B.Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C.It makes the house market more competitive.D.It indirectly leads to high house rental price.6.The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from _.A.explosion of the living costB.its geographic charact

18、eristicsC.generosity of local enterprisesD.inflow of migrant population7.Theauthors attitude toward Proposition F is _.A.objectiveB.supportiveC.negativeD.indifferentCWhat do you think of 80s pop music?Do the names George Michael,Madonna and Michael Jackson soundfamiliar?Well,these are just some of t

19、he names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s.The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity(普及)of present-day music.A new wave in themusic scene was introduced,which made such music styles as punk rock,rap music and the MTV popular.Although it was an end

20、to the old 60s and 70s styles,it was also the beginning of something big.The popularity ofmusic videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays.A new wave of artistscame on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is

21、 Michael Jacksons Thriller.Introduced in 1982,few people can forgetthe video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images,but also because of the popularity it received.Thinkof how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s.Ask a young man today to tell you thenames of the“

22、New Kids on the Block”and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in.Theseare not the answers you might have heard in the 80s.Though todays young men do not recognize how cool 80spop music was,most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they

23、willalways love.Some of the 80s pop music legends(传奇人物)include Madonna,U2,AeroSmith and of course the King ofPop Michael Jackson.Lets not forget Prince,Tina Turner,Phil Collins and Motowns Lionel Ritchie.Some of thesemusicians played music that has stood the test of time.Undoubtedly,the 80s pop musi

24、c scene will live on formany more years to come.8.What is the text mainly about?A.The characters of 80s pop music.B.What made 80s pop music popular.C.80s pop musics steps to popularity.D.The effects of 80s pop music.9.80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT _.A.guitar-based musicB.

25、the MTVC.rap musicD.punk rock10.Michael Jacksons Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because _.A.it changed the lives of peopleB.he sang it in a special styleC.it was made into a music videoD.it left people with happy memories11.The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that _.A.80

26、s pop music is and will remain popularB.80s pop music has many faultsC.80s pop music is now out of dateD.we shouldnt forget the great musicians of the 80sDBe it from the mouths of foreigners who have lived here for a few years or from stories on travel websites,one of the most common qualities that

27、people list about Shanghai is the infectious energy that courses throughthe city.For some,this energy is defined by the way of lifeShanghai is a city that never sleeps.In the day,the streetsarc always bustling with people from all over the world.After all,the city has long been Chinas most cosmopoli

28、tancity,having been the epicenter of trade and cultural exchange between Chinese and foreigners since the city wasforced to open its door to the world in 1843 after the First Opium War(1840-42).Shanghais ubiquitous delivery people can be found on the roads even past midnight,rushing from point topoi

29、nt on their trusty electric scooters to satiate the hunger of night owls.Even before the break of dawn,pensioners can be found gathering in parks,ready to kick start their day with a tai chi session.For others,this energy is generated from the friction between the contrasts the city has.Indeed,it do

30、es nottake long for one to realize that Shanghais charmlies in it being a binary of old and new.Here,charming neoclassical architecture and art deco structures stand alongside modem buildings withshimmering glass and metal facades,rustic(质朴的)lane houses and shikumen buildings.Humble mom-and-popshops

31、 that look stuck in time can often be found right next tohipdining venues or industrial-chic fashion storesselling designer apparel.One of the best places to get an overview of these surreal contrasts is none other than the tallest building inthe city the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui.Measuring a dizzy

32、ing 632 meters in height,this architectural marvelboasts having the worlds highest observation deck within a building or structure.It also comes with the worldsfastest elevators which would get you from the bottom to the top at 20.5 meters per second.On the other side of the Huangpu River is where y

33、ou would find the Bund,which is home to magnificentneoclassical buildings.The Bund is to Shanghai what Times Square is to New York or what the Champs-61ysees isto Paris.A trip to Shanghai would not be complete without exploring this iconic waterfront promenade.Autumn is the best time to experience S

34、hanghai on foot,not merely because the weather is conducive forwalking,but because this is when the roads and sidewalks in many areas are blanketed with a layer of color1 fulfallen leaves.12.Why is the example of delivery man mentioned?A.To make a contrast with pensioners biological clock.B.To illus

35、trate the vibrant energy of modern Shanghai.C.To highlight the diligence and consideration of delivery man.D.To feature the courier delivery service in full swing.13.Which of the following is TRUE about the contrast of Shanghai?A.The contrast mainly arises from the First Opium War.B.The design of th

36、e Shanghai Tower stands for a contrast.C.A marked contrast is shown in the use of building materials.D.The dishes served in mom-and-pop shops represent the outdated flavor.14.The underlined word“hip”in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A.photographicB.modestC.peculiarD.stylish15.Which of the fol

37、lowing will be most probably discussed following the last paragraph?A.Stunning views of the Shanghai skyline.B.The best places to view the seasonal spectacle.C.The walking path thathugs the Huangpu River.D.Must-try dishes and food items typical of Shanghai.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

38、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_16_While these compulsive(无法控制的)actions may appear to be irrational or pointless,and mayeven result in negative consequences,the individual experiencing the compulsion feels unable to stop him orherself.The compulsive behavior can be a physical act,

39、like hand washing,or a mental activity,like counting objects.When an otherwise harmless behavior becomes so consuming that it negatively impacts oneself or others,it maybe a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD)(强迫症)._17_The former is an overwhelming desire to do something,while an addiction

40、 is a physical or chemicaldependence on a substance or behavior.People with addictions will continue their addictive behavior,even whenthey understand that doing so is harmful to themselves and others._18_Unlike compulsions and addictions,which are acted out uncontrollably,habits are actions that ar

41、e repeatedregularly and automatically.Habits typically develop over time through a natural process called“habituation,”during which repetitiveactions that must be consciously initiated eventually become subconscious and are carried out habitually.While there are good habits and bad,unhealthy habits,

42、any habit can become a compulsion or even anaddiction._19_For example,the good habit of exercising regularly can become an unhealthy compulsion oraddiction when done to excess.Common habits often develop into addictions when they result in a chemical dependency,as in the cases ofsmoking.The habit of

43、 having a glass of beer with dinner,for example,becomes an addiction when the desire todrink turns into a physical or emotional need to drink._20_While we can choose to add good healthy habits to our routines,we can also choose to break oldharmful habits.A A compulsion is different from an addiction

44、.B.It currently affects about 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in theU.S.C.Some of these behaviors are visible actions while others are mental behaviors.D.In other words,you really can have“too much of a good thing.”E.Compulsive behaviors are actions that a person feels“compelled”or driven to do

45、 over and over again.F.Alcoholism,smoking,and gambling are perhaps the most common examples of addictions.G.Of course,the key difference between a compulsive behavior and a habit is the ability to choose to do them ornot.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

46、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Clara Dalywas_21_on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when an air hostess askeda(n)_22_question over the loudspeaker,“Does anyone on board_23_American Sign Language?”Clara,15 at the time,_24_the call button.The air hostess came

47、 by and explained the situation,“we have apassenger on the plane whos_25_and deaf,”she said.The passenger seemed to want something,but hewas travelling_26_and the air hostesses couldnt understand what he needed.Clara had been studying ASL for the past years,_27_she unfastened her seat belt,walked to

48、ward the frontof the plane,and_28_by the aisle seat of Tim Cook,who was in his sixties.Gently taking his hand,she_29_,“How are you?Are you OK?”Cook asked for some water.When it arrived,Clara returned to herseat.She_30_again a bit later because he wanted to know the time.On her_31_visit,she stopped a

49、nd stayed a while.“He didnt need anything.He was_32_and wanted to talk,”Clara says.So for the next hour,shetalked about her family and her_33_for the future.She wanted to be a politician.Cook told Clarahow he had_34_become blind over time and shared stories of his days_35_atravelling salesman.Even t

50、hough he couldnt see her,she looked_36_at his face with suchkindness.“Clara was_37_,”the air hostess told Alaska Airlines in a blog_38_.“You couldtell Tim was very excited to_39_someone he could speak to,and she was such an angel.”And forCook,it was_40_the best trip hed ever had.21.A.placedB.seatedC