2020届广州市协和中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届广州市协和中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析届广州市协和中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析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 AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant The food was lovely and the service was quite good Wechose to eat

2、in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxingThe only disappointment was thedessert the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too Apart from that it was an enjoyable eveningAs forthe price what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was t

3、he service it was excellentThere was a warm welcome when wearrived and the waiters were very helpful all eveningHowever，the food wasnt as goodThe menu lookedinteresting but the meals were rather tastelessIts not a cheap restaurant and I wasnt happy to pay so much forboring foodRichards PlaceWhen we

4、enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior(内部的)design of itSo stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and its very easy to see why The food was greatand excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely s

5、itting outside and looking over the riverThere were lots of little lanterns(灯笼)and color1 edlights everywhere and it all looked very pretty The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty Theservice was OK;we didnt have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！Its

6、quite anexpensive place but with the view I think its quite good value for money 1.In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A.Park InnB.TheOrchardC.The RiversideD.Richards Place2.What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A.The foodB.The priceC.The serviceD.The environment3.In Ri

7、chards Place，customers can _A.receive good serviceB.enjoy its moderndesignC.listen to wonderful musicD.enjoy the beauty of a riverBPopularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional(情感的)intelligence.Manypeople now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desi

8、rable in a persons makeup thatcannotbe measured by an IQ test,such as character,motivation,confidence,mental stability,optimism and“people skills.”Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities,but most ofthem move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.We

9、prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or badpurposes.The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best tohelp her patients,while a cheater might use it to control potential victims.Bei

10、ng emotionally intelligent does notnecessarily make one a moral person.Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonablysupport,the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful.The most positive aspect ofthis populariza

11、tion is a new and much needed emphasis(重视)on emotion by employers,educators and othersinterested in promoting social well-being.The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the publicand researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in eve

12、ryday life.Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable,we hope that such attentionwill excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion.It is our hope that in coming decades,advances in science will offer new perspectives(视角)from which to s

13、tudy how people manage their lives.Emotional intelligence,with its focus on both head and heart,may serve to point us in the right direction.4.What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?A.It can be measured by anIQ test.B.It helps to exercise a persons mind.C.It includes a set of em

14、otional skills.D.It refers to a persons positive qualities.5.Why does the author mention“doctor”and“cheater”in paragraph 2?A.To explain a rule.B.To clarify a concept.C.To present a fact.D.To make a prediction.6.What is the authors attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?A.Favorable.

15、B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.7.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?A.Its appeal to the public.B.Expectations for future studies.C.Its practical application.D.Scientists with new perspectives.CWhen rescuers were called to rescue a“little owl”,they did

16、 not expect to find one that was too fat to fly.Aconcerned citizen first spotted the poor bird lying helplessly.Even Rufus Samkin,whose team then took the teamin on Jan.3,believed the bird to be injured.There were no wounds to be found,however,causing experts tobelieve the female owl was simply too

17、wet to fly.But it was only after a thorough drying-off and complete checkup that they noted the real issue.The rescuersweighed the owl and concluded that she was“simply extremely obese”and couldnt take off.This additionalweight left her unable to fly,though experts began to wonder how she got so fat

18、 in the first place.Because itsrather unusual for wild birds to reach such a state,they decided to keep her a few weeks and monitor her.In the end,the rescuers assessed that it was simply a case of“natural obesity”.December 2019 was quitewarm,which meant that there were many insects for the bird to

19、feast upon.Indeed,the owl was discovered in afield that was“filled with field mice”due to the usual climate.“Its been very mild here,and the owl is able to findfoods easily,”Samkin explained.With the sudden food,“she ly ate much and got very fat.She had a lovely time,but went too far.”The researcher

20、s consequently put the owl on a“strict diet”so she could shrink to a more“natural weight”.She was even put on a bit of exercise and encouraged to fly around.In the end,the bird was sent flying gracefullyoff into the British countryside at a much healthier and happier weight.Hopefully,this owl wont c

21、ome uponanother feast of field miceunless she wants another few weeks at the fat camp.8.What did people think happened to the owl at first?A.She was hurt.B.She was trapped.C.She was hungry.D.She was wet.9.Why was the bird unable to fly?A.She needed a thorough checkup.B.She should be given a drying-o

22、ff.C.She was completed overweight.D.She was simply extremely strong.10.What made the owl have enough foods?A.The especially warm weather.B.The reducing number of insects.C.The rich fields growing crops.D.The lovely time the bird enjoyed.11.How did the owl loseits weight?A.Going on a diet and exercis

23、ing.B.Flying in the British countryside.C.Visiting that fat camp again.D.Enjoying her wonderful feast freely.DThe idea came to him when he least expected it.Alvin Irby was at a barbershop when he saw one of hisformer students sitting in the shop with a bored look on his face.Thats when Irby realized

24、 that by pairingbarbershops and books,he might be able to inspire young boys to read.Alvin Irby,a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher,knows how important it is for young children to read.He also knows that young boys in particular often dont have adult male role models who inspire them to re

25、ad.“Many young boys may literally never see a man reading in school during the years when theyre learning to readbecause there are so few male elementary school teachers,”Irby toldMashable.Thats where the barbershops come in.Four years ago,Irby launched Barbershop Books as a way to not justget books

26、 into the hands of young boys,but also to create community reading spaces in a place where kids gofrequently.Since itsinceptionin 2013,the program has created kid-friendly reading spaces in 50 barbershops in 12states throughout the United States.Irby isnt the first person to see the connection betwe

27、en barbershops and books and boys.Hair stylistCourtney Holmes,launched a program a few years ago offering free haircuts to kids as long as they read to himwhile he cuts their hair.Thats the kind of environment that Irby wants to promote with his program.The reading spaces created byBarbershop Books

28、help to spark an interest in books by showing kids that reading is about more than just spellingand vocabulary skills,its about making reading a low-stress activity that can help them relax,laugh and have fun.“Our belief is that if we can create positive reading experiences early and often for young

29、 boys,then they willchoose to read for fun,”Irby noted,adding,“This is really what Barbershop Books is about,getting young boys tosay three words:Im a reader.”12.What happened to Alvin when he was at a barbershop?A.He found it easy for young people to get bored.B.He offered a barbershop to his forme

30、r student.C.He thought of a way to encourage young readers.D.He realized the importance of reading for young boys.13.What is the function of Barbershop Books?A.To attract more customers who love films.B.To provide free haircuts to book lovers.C.To show the influence of reading on children.D.To creat

31、e a reading environment fbr children.14.It can be inferred from the passage that _.A.reading is a low-stress activity that is relaxingB.Barbershop Books is only suitable for young boysC.Irby attaches great importance to school educationD.Barbershop Books can arouse(引起)young peoples interest in readi

32、ng15.What does the underlined word“inception”in the 3rdparagraph mean?A.discovery.B.success.C.popularity.D.beginning.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Dont think its an impossible task to pass your reading tests.Lots of people have shared th

33、eir successfulreading secrets here._16_Read a passagetwice before looking up an unknown word.If youre reading to gain new vocabulary,you should treat it as a“fill in the blanks”exercise.At first,youllhave to read every paragraph twice._17_The second time you read it,focus on the words you dont know.

34、Tryand work out what each word means from the sentences before and after.If you had to guess the meaning,whatwould it be?_18_Whenever you are reading in English and learn a new word,dont let it slip away!Write it down with a shortdefinition(定义)or a little drawing.Some students like to keep a specifi

35、c notebook for this-their own personaldictionaries!Several studies have shown that writing a piece of information down on paper helps you toremember it more easily.Read out loud.If youre going to put time in your reading skills,you may as well get some extra practice for your speakingskills too!_19_

36、Its a great way to get used to speaking English too.Divide your time into skim reading and deep reading.You should spend some of your reading time“skim-reading texts”.This way,you learn how to get a generalsense of whats going on without understanding every single word._20_This is when you really fo

37、cus onunderstanding everything thats going on.A.Write down new words.B.Try reading some passages out loud to yourself.C.Its normal to forget how to read words correctly.D.Reading resources should be a little hard for you to skim.E.You should spend the rest of your reading time“deep reading texts”.F.

38、Follow these tips to make use of your reading time as effectively as possible.G.The first time,youll probably get the general idea but be confused by a few words.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Last

39、year,I took an improvisational(即兴的)comedy class.I made a successful attempt to_21_mycomfort zone and to have fun.One of the first things our teacher,Myles Goldin,told us to do whenever anyonemade a mistake during an exercise was to_22_our hands high in the air and_23_,“Wahoo!”Within acouple of minut

40、es of starting our first game,some students_24_to catch the virtual(虚拟)ball.Suddenly,Goldin was leading us in a round of yelling“Wahoo!”Goldin was conveying a central_25_;Mistakes are notonly okay,theyre necessary building blocks of learning and creativity.“We should embrace and_26_mistakes,because

41、we couldnt grow and create cool things without them,”she said.An increasing number of teachers are also doing so by encouraging students to_27_in directexperimentation.They are replacing the traditional“sage(智者)on stage”teaching style with“_28_on theside.”Students must instead attempt to think_29_,g

42、uided by a teachers careful questioning.This requires alot of_30_and error.Along the way,students learn to_31_how failure often leads inadvertently(无意中)to new discoveries and inventions.One such program involves the design and construction of a pinhole(针孔)camera.Students use materialssuch as an old

43、shoebox and oatmeal container,and must apply concepts from all four STEM_32_science,technology,engineering and mathematics.Despite the apparent_33_of the materials provided,the challenge requires knowledge of light and optics(光学),engineering design processes(such as meeting thecustomer needs),mathem

44、atical modeling and scientific experimentation.The researchers found that learning outcomes were higher for students in science classes that take astudent-centered_34_.Some of these effects were both significant and sustainable(可持续的).Forinstance,a_35_influence was measured onscores for tests taken 5

45、.5 months after the originalinstruction.And the results appear to_36_to all students from kindergarten through college.Learning from mistakes is hardly a(n)_37_teaching or life philosophy.A century ago,after livemonths and more than 9,000 experiments,famed inventor Thomas Edison still wasnt able to

46、make a new type ofstorage battery_38_,according to a 1910 authorized biography.When a colleague_39_all thateffort had failed to produce any results,Edison retorted(反驳):“Results!Why,man,I have gotten a lotof_40_!I know several thousand things that won t work.”21.A.stretchB.conveyC.establishD.cover22.

47、A.shakeB.reachC.throwD.clap23.A.roarB.yellC.cheerD.crow24.A.struggledB.failedC.pretendedD.managed25.A.noteB.reportC.speechD.message26.A.celebrateB.approveC.supportD.avoid27.A.takeB.engageC.enterD.occupy28.A.competitorB.trainerC.guideD.partner29.A.positivelyB.criticallyC.personallyD.honestly30.A.inte

48、ntionB.attemptC.judgmentD.trial31.A.appreciateB.enjoyC.valueD.observe32.A.exercisesB.regulationsC.disciplinesD.tests33.A.rarityB.hardshipC.varietyD.simplicity34.A.approachB.accessC.testD.chance35.A.primitiveB.predictableC.potentialD.positive36.A.fitB.contributeC.applyD.occur37.A.newB.uniqueC.advance

49、dD.unknown38.A.solveB.moveC.workD.promote39.A.took outB.pointed outC.handed outD.picked out40.A.inventionsB.experimentsC.batteriesD.results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The Xian City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China

50、s long history.It_41._(build)originally to protect the city_42._the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复).It ispossible _43._(walk)or bike the entire 14 kilometers.We accessed the wall through the South Gate.The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streamsof people moving