2020届揭阳市普宁市普师高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届揭阳市普宁市普师高级中学高三英语模拟试卷及答案届揭阳市普宁市普师高级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 ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging appswhen they need to co

2、mmunicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavoidable.This simple actcan actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If thissounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear ofsp

3、eaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety,although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations mayalso experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help eachother follow the conversation.This is not the case over th

4、e phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of theconversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on aperformance in front of a big audience.Howe

5、ver,there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do toreduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doingsomething stressful can help you feel more relaxed.It wo

6、nt delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the edgeoff it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Runningthrough a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict anypossible problems.Theres

7、no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of whatyou want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This isparticularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,when

8、 faced with receiving a call,you dont always have to pick up.Theres nothing wrong withcalling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make yousweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear and

9、 take steps to deal with it.1.According to the article,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the foll

10、owing is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself

11、of your talking points.3.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobiaC.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BLife in the Internet age is lonelyor is it?Thats what e

12、xperts in human interaction are debating after a newStanford University survey has been published.According to the study,the more time people spend online,the less they can spare for real-life relationshipswith family and friends.The researchers asked 113 people about the Webs influence on daily act

13、ivities.36ofthose people are online for more than five hours a week.”As Internet use becomes more widespread,it will havean increasingly isolating(孤立的)effect on society,”says Robert Kraut,one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the“isolatin

14、g”point.While 13 of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones,60 reported watching less TV.The survey alsoshows that E-mail is the most popular online activity.If some of webheads(网虫)spend what was once passive TVtime keeping company with friends via E-mails,“thats a move toward gr

15、eater connectedness,”says Paul Resnick,a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisnt the first claim that the Web should be criticized.A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-areafamilies Net use for a year.People who used the Internet more“talked less to family members and reported beinglonelier

16、 and more depressed.”says Robert Kraut.“Its true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades,but those declinesbegan before the Internet was invented,”says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says,the Internet gives us a different kind of social lifenot better or wors

17、e than before,but just different.4.Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A.Paul Resnick.B.Robert Kraut.C.Thomas Putnam.D.Amitay Etzioni.5.The underlined word“This”in Para.4 refers to.A.the opinion expressed in Bowling AloneB.the survey made by the University of MichiganC.the conclusion in

18、a report written in 1998D.the study conducted by Stanford University6.From the passage we learn that.A.watching TV used to take time away from staying onlineB.the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effectC.36ofweb users spend more than five hours a week onlineD.the Web has the sa

19、me influence as telephones and televisions7.The passage mainly discusses.A.how we can make a better use of the InternetB.how declines in social connectedness appearC.whether the Internet causes an isolating effectD.what a different life the Internet brings to usCSix Neanderthals who lived in what is

20、 now France were eatenby their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000years ago,according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic(食人的)event discovered by scientists in a cave in the1990s.Now,researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals,including two children,became victims ofcannibalism:Global war

21、ming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior,this is thefirst study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals.Scientists found that rapidchanges in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the anim

22、al species that Neanderthals ate,forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment(沉积物)in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy,insoutheastern France.In that layer,charcoal(碳)and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists couldreconstruct an env

23、ironmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago.They discovered that the climatein the area was likely even warmer than it is today,and that the change from a cold,dry climate to a warmer onehappened quickly.“Maybe within a few generations”,study co-author Emmanuel said.As the animals t

24、hat oncepopulated the landscape disappeared,some Neanderthals ate what they could find their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals,and has been practiced by humans and their s“from theearly Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,”the study authors reported.The behavior adopte

25、d by thestarving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as“a mark of bestiality(兽性)or sub-humanity”,but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress,according to thestudy.8.What does the study mainly focus on?A.The social behavior of Neandertha

26、ls.B.The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C.The climate change in southeasternFrance.D.The influence of global warming on ancient animals.9.What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A.It was no warmer than it is today.B.It was first

27、warm while later cold and dry.C.Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D.Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.10.Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A.Neanderthals cannibalism showed their bestiality.B.Cannibalism was actually a measure th

28、e Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C.Neanderthals cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D.Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.11.Where can you most possibly find this passage?A.In a science journal.B.In a travel brochure.C.In a history book.D.In a geog

29、raphy book.DHave you ever done something that was really dangerous just because you thought it was safe？Maybe youdid a dangerous trick on your bicycle or skateboard because you were wearing a helmet and thought you couldntget hurt.The psychology(心理)of this sort of behavior is called the Peltzman Eff

30、ect,named after Sam Peltzman,professor of economics at the University of Chicago.Peltzman believes that those moments when people thinkthey are the safest are the times when they act most dangerously.Peltzman said that people drove more dangerously when they wore seat belts(安全带).Driving a largefour-

31、wheel drive vehicle has a similar effect on drivers behavior.Because drivers of large vehicles sit up higher andcan see better,they feel they can make better judgments when they drive.They are better protected inaccidents,so they act more dangerously.This makes driving morehazardousto other drivers.

32、The Peltzman Effect isnt just limited to driving.In 1972,the American Food and Drug Administration(FDA)passed a law requiring child safety caps on most medicine bottles.The safety caps were designed to preventchildren from accidentally taking the medicine,especially painkillers such as aspirin.Requi

33、ring safety capssounded like a great idea,but there was an unexpected side effect.Because the safety caps are so hardto take off,some people leave them off altogetherWorse,some parents leave the bottles where kids can reach them because they feel that it is safe because ofthe cap.A study on the Pelt

34、zman Effect showed that more than 3,500 children have been harmedby aspirinbecause of the safety caps.The Peltzman Effect describes how were likely to take more risks and act more dangerously when we feelsafest.Whats more,the effects of these behaviors can be quite different from what we expect.12.W

35、hat is the Peltzman Effect？A.People behave less safely when they feel safe B.People feel safest when they are under protection C.Something that seems dangerous turns out to be safeD.People who act dangerously are likely to be together 13.What does the underlined word“hazardous”in Paragraph 2 mean？A.

36、InterestingB.ExpensiveC.DangerousD.Important14.Medicine bottles with safety caps _A.are required throughout the worldB.meet the demands of the Peltzman EffectC.sell well in the worldD.are not completely safe15.What would be the best title for the text？A.Unsafe Safety MeasuresB.Types of Decision Maki

37、ngC.Peoples Fear of Taking RisksD.Different Behaviors of People in Danger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What is it about homework that wears families out?Even new grade-schoolers,who love doing it at first,often lose their enthusiasm and

38、start delaying.And after a long day,you just want your kid to settle down so youcan get dinner on the table or start the bedtime routine._16_Do It as Early as Possible:Best for EveryoneOn days when there are no afternoon activities,give your child a time frame say,between 3 p.m.and 5p.m.to get down

39、to business.This gives her some control over her schedule,some kids need a longer breakafter school,and others need to start right away to keep the motivate going._17_This way,the homework canget done before your kids too tired_18_From kindergarten on,kids need a list of three or four classmates the

40、y can call on when they forget anassignment.The study friends can read your child the spelling words over the phone,or his mom can take apicture of the worksheet and text it to you.Build Confidence:Best for the ScaredWhen kids dont get something right away,they may feel like theyre not smart enough

41、and start to shutdown.You can sit down and figure out the first problem together.That only can help her remember how to do therest._19_Another strategy:Have your child show you similar problems he worked on in class.That may jog hismemory so he can retrace the steps._20_A.Make a Call List:Convenient

42、 for Making FriendsB.Create a Call List:Best for ForgettersC.Plus,it helps you see what hes already learned.D.The only rule is that 5 oclock is the latest time to start.E.Then continue to praise:You did a great job on that one!Try the next one now.F.Here are some successful strategies to help your k

43、ids manage their homework load.G.After scanning it for a minute,say Aha!Look how well you wrote your letters in this part!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My car and my best friendFor most,getting you

44、r first car opens up a new world of freedom and allows you to go wherever you want,whenever you want.Getting a car did_21_this for me,and it also brought my best friend andme_22_But then it tore us apart(分开).My best friend lives three minutes from my_23_Since her_24_is in late summer,seven months be

45、hindmine,I basically became her_25_when I turned16 inDecember.And so I_26_her up for school and took her home.We made ice-cream_27_,went shopping and to themoviesall in my car.I would drive to her house just to sit on her bed,read magazines and have a good laugh.Iwent to her house so_28_that she gav

46、e me a key_29_her house.A week after I got my license(驾照),she was with me_30_I had my first accident.She was thereand_31_me and we kept it a_32_,since I didnt want people to_33_From then on,through thickand thin(共患难),it was just me,my car and my best friend.High school is a time of_34_,but I couldnt

47、_35_for a long time_36_we became so distant(疏远)after being so close.My friend waited three months after her birthday to get her dream car：a green 2004 Beetle.With its_37_,the passenger seat of my car became_38_Our car trips became less frequent(频繁的)_39_I didnt even drive down her street.Its funny ho

48、w a car can change a relationship so much.I had wanted her to get a car,but once she did,I_40_it.I wanted her friendship back,even if it couldnt be the same.21.A.someB.anyC.noneD.all22.A.closerB.fartherC.luckierD.happier23.A.neighborB.schoolC.homeD.family24.A.holidayB.birthdayC.courseD.job25.A.guide

49、B.followerC.partnerD.driver26.A.pickedB.wokeC.calledD.hurried27.A.partiesB.tripsC.plansD.classes28.A.happilyB.frequentlyC.hardlyD.seldom29.A.toB.onC.ofD.for30.A.whileB.butC.whenD.after31.A.savedB.suggestedC.advisedD.comforted32.A.favoriteB.secretC.prideD.joke33.A.helpB.seeC.knowD.laugh34.A.changeB.d

50、isappointmentC.friendshipD.excitement35.A.believeB.answerC.imagineD.understand36.A.whenB.whereC.howD.what37.A.arrivalB.dreamC.returnD.beauty38.A.brokenB.crowdedC.emptyD.different39.A.howeverB.untilC.asD.before40.A.lostB.receivedC.enjoyedD.regretted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