2020届广州市梅花中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析.pdf

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1、20202020 届广州市梅花中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析届广州市梅花中学高三英语模拟试题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 AIn his 402nd anniversary year,Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer.But he was not the

2、 only great master of play writing to die in 1616,and he is certainly not the only writer to haveleft a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide,Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highlyspoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditi

3、ons.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince.Unlike Shakespeares large body of plays,poems andsonnets(十四行诗),Tang wrote only four major plays:The Purple Hairpin,Peony Pavilion(牡丹亭),A Dreamunder the Southern bough,and Dream of Handan.The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative,a

4、way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored humannature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare,Tangs success rode the wave of a renaissance(复兴)in theater as an artistic practice.As in ShakespearesEngland,Tang

5、s works became hugely popular inChinatoo.During TangsChina,his plays wereenjoyed performed,and changed.Kunqu Opera,a form of musical drama,spread from southernChinato the wholenation and became a symbol of Chinese culture.Combining northern tune and southern music,kunqu Opera wasknown for its poetic

6、 language,music,dance movements and gestures.Tangs works benefited greatly from thepopularity of kunqu Opera,and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other,there are many things they share incommon,such e humanity of their drama,

7、their heroic figures,their love for poetic language,a lasting popularityand the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1.Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A.To describe Shakespeares anniversary.B.To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C.To explain the importance of Sha

8、kespeare.D.To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2.Whats possibly one of the main theme of Tangs works?A.Social reality.B.Female dreams.C.Human emotions.D.Political environment.3.What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A.The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tangs works.B.Tangs success

9、in copying Shakespeares styles.C.The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D.Tangs popularity for his poetic language and music.BNostalgia(怀旧)has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated,unexpected change.More and more Americans are turning back with longing towh

10、at feels like simpler,sweeter times.They collectcassette tapes,manual typewriters even decades-old video games.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past?Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to theso-called good old days is an escape from reality;it can indicate loneliness or that a

11、 person is having a difficulttime coping in the present.Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing theproblems of modern life and contribute to anxiety,depression,insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless,but actua

12、lly beneficial.Theysuggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired.It is also a toolfor self discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take abreak from negativity.Interestingly,those happy memories c

13、an be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teensand to societys elders.Recalling our childhood reminds us of“the times when we were accepted and lovedunconditionally,says Krystine Batcho,a psychologist.That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon,knowing that there was a time in life whe

14、n we didnt have to earn our love.Nostalgia can transform even themost ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body.Lets not forget that nostalgia has been asource of inspiration to innumerable American writers.Mark Twain recalled his boyhood,writing,after all theseyears,I can pictur

15、e that old time to myself now,just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of asummers morning.So go ahead,daydream a little about your best childhood friend,your first car,a long-gone family pct.As Dr.Sedikidessays，Nostalgia is ly central to human experience.But at the same time,keep

16、 these words of wisdomfrom the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well：You cant have a better tomorrow if you are thinkingabout yesterday all the time.34.What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A.Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B.Nostalgia makes us devoted to the

17、 good old days.C.Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D.Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.5.There are many benefits of nostalgia except_A.It can enable us to know ourselves better.B.It can bring us some comfort when we recall.C.We are likely to g

18、ain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D.We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.6.What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A.The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B.The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C.The bad memories that always sti

19、ck around you.D.The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.7.Whats the best title of the passage?A.We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B.Nostalgia is actually good for you.C.Dont be carried away by nostalgia.D.There are many times when we like to recall.CWhat will people die of 100 years from n

20、ow?If you think that is a simple question，you have not been payingattention to the revolution that is taking place in bio-technology（生物技术）.With the help of new medicine，the human body will last a very long time.Death will come mainly from accidents，murder and war.Todaysleading killers，such as heart

21、disease，cancer，and aging itself，will become distant memories.In discussion of technological changes，the Internet gets most of the attention these days.But the change inmedicine can be the real technological event of our times.How long can humans live?Human brains were knownto decide the final death.

22、Cells（细胞）are the basic units of all living things，and until recently，scientists were surethat the life of cells could not go much beyond 120 years because the basic materials of cells，such as those ofbrain cells，would not last forever.But the upper limits will be broken by new medicine.Sometime betw

23、een 2050and 2100，medicine will have advanced to the point at which every 10 years or so，people will beable to takemedicine to repair their organs（器官）.The medicine，made up of the basic building materials of life，will buildnew brain cells，heart cells，and so onin much the same way our bodies make new s

24、kin cells to take the place ofold ones.It is exciting to imagine that the advance in technology may be changing the most basic condition of humanexistence，but many technical problems still must be cleared up on the way to this wonderful future.8.According to the passage，human death is now mainly cau

25、sed by _.A.diseases and agingB.accidents and warC.accidents and agingD.heart disease and war9.In the authors opinion，todays most important advance in technology lies in（在于）_.A.the InternetB.medicineC.brain cellsD.human organs10.Humans may live longer in the future because _.A.heart disease will be f

26、ar away from usB.human brains can decide the final deathC.the basic materials of cells will last foreverD.human organs can be repaired by new medicine11.How long can humans live in the future according to the passage?A.Over 100 years.B.More than 120 years.C.About 150 years.D.The passage doesnt tell

27、us.DIt was very cold and I had been watching a homeless man make himself comfortable in a“shelter”on theriver bank.His“shelter”was a tarpaulin(油布)tied to rocks to keep the wind from blowing it away.He had beenliving there for over a month.I never saw him with warm clothing or food.I knew what I want

28、ed to do.When I told my parents what I wanted to do they werealarmed.They said I could be putting myself at risk,taking a box to a homeless person at night!But I knew,in my deep heart,that I would be safe.I got a box.My parents watched as I added warm gloves,a heavy blanket.into the box until it was

29、 full!Then,I put a Christmas card on top.It said,“Even though we hardly know each other,I want to wish you a MerryChristmas!”I put ten one-dollar bills inside it as well.My father insisted he went there with me as it was 10 pm on Christmas Eve.I said he could drive me but hehad to stay in the car.He

30、 agreed.I took the box and walked towards his“house”.I called,“Sir,I have a Christmas box for you!”“Go away!”he shouted.“Sir,”I repeated.“Go away!”he shouted.“Why?”I asked him.He walked over and I expected to see an angry face.Instead I saw two of the most beautiful,gentle,blue eyesI have ever seen.

31、“Merry Christmas!”I said.“Why are you doing this?”he asked.“Because you matter to me,”I said.With that I gave him the box.Tears came to his eyes and he thanked me.I got back to the car and watched him carry the box like it wasfilled with gold.I didnt want to embarrass(使困窘)him by watching him any mor

32、e so Dad and I left.12.The underlined word“alarmed”can best be replaced by _.A.pleasedB.worriedC.disappointedD.surprised13.Why did the author ask his father to stay in the car?A.Because he wanted to prove he was brave.B.Because he believed the homeless man was bad.C.Because he wanted to protect his

33、father from being hurt.D.Because he didnt want the homeless man to feel bad.14.When the homeless man saw the author first,he was _.A.quite angryB.very excitedC.quite puzzledD.very curious15.The authors purpose in writing the text is to tell readers that _.A.it is easier said than doneB.poverty is th

34、e mother of healthC.where there is a will,there is a wayD.a willing helper doesnot wait until he is asked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Do you love food?Whether youre a foodie or someone who just likes eating,there is so much to choosefro

35、m.We know that too much of the wrong kind of foodcan be bad for our health,but for some people having afood allergy means that eating certain things can actually be harmful.Such cases may seem uncommon._16_An allergy is caused by the immune(免疫的)system fighting substances in theenvironment._17_Itmean

36、s that people have to follow strict dietary restrictions,otherwise their lives may be put at risk.Allergyspecialist Dr.Adam Fox says“if you look back over,say,30 or 40 years there are much more serious allergicproblems around now than there were.”_18_Last year a teenager died after suffering an alle

37、rgic reactionfrom eating a piece of bread containing peanuts.This led to a call for better food-labeling laws.Research has found that this problem is particularly affecting children._19_Dr.Alexandra Santos fromKings College London says“food allergy now affects about 7%of children in theUKand 9%of th

38、ose inAustralia,forexample.AcrossEurope,2%of adults have food allergies.”So what might be the cause?Dr.Santos says,the increase in allergies is not simply the effect of societybecoming more aware of them and better at diagnosing them._20_She adds that possible factors arepollution,dietary changes an

39、d less exposure to bacteria,which change how our immune systems respond.Shepoints out that its very common for migrants who move to another country to develop food allergies in their newlocation.A.It seems to be more environmental.B.A food allergy can affect you at any age.C.Food allergies can cause

40、 life-threatening reactions.D.Yet in fact,food allergies are affecting more and more of us.E.More and more of them are having allergic reactions to certain food.F.A lot of work is being done to try and find a cure,but thats not easy.G.We often hearabout people having allergies to dairy products or t

41、o nuts.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I was at the market at 5 p.m.to pick up a few essentials:Cream forcoffee,eggs for breakfast and Advil formy_21_.After rushing all day doing jobs,I did not want

42、to be_22_,to say the least.But I told myself itwas my_23_stop before going home to put my feet up.So I_24_a parking place,grabbed a bag from the trunk and found a shopping cart.Thats when I saw her.She was_25_in a shopping cart.She looked to be maybe 9-months old,short blond curls,blue eyes.I couldn

43、ttake my_26_off her.Then I did what I always do with_27_:I gave her my best smile.It may have looked abit mad,_28_it comes from my heart.Thats a(an)_29_I formed long ago when I became a mother.It started with my child,in that_30_,life-changing moment of her birth.At times,my smile would fade to a lo

44、ok of_31_or worry,but it never left my face for long.Ive learnedthat everyone needs a_32_sometimes,young and old,friends and_33_,even those at the market in arush to get home.She took her_34_deciding just what to make of my smile.But finally,she_35_.I wish you couldhave seen her.I laughed and waved

45、goodbye.And she_36_me a kiss.That put a smile on my face that got asmile_37_from every shopper I passed.I was_38_smiling when I got home and realized Id forgotten toget Advil._39_,I didnt need it.My headache was gone.Somehow,in that simple_40_of smiles,this weary old world becomes a better place.If

46、youre lucky,maybe theyll even blow you a kiss and make your headache go away.21.A.headacheB.toothacheC.coughD.cold22.A.walkingB.workingC.drivingD.shopping23.A.firstB.bestC.lastD.worst24.A.spottedB.boughtC.gotD.drew25.A.sittingB.sleepingC.lyingD.standing26.A.breathB.eyesC.handsD.bag27.A.shoppersB.chi

47、ldrenC.girlsD.strangers28.A.becauseB.soC.andD.but29.A.hobbyB.memoryC.experienceD.habit30.A.familiarB.imaginaryC.unforgettableD.bitter31.A.fearB.warmthC.curiousnessD.fantasy32.A.comfortB.smileC.greetingD.respect33.A.strangersB.familiesC.enemiesD.s34.A.turnB.toysC.courageD.time35.A.spoke upB.lit upC.s

48、tood upD.backed up36.A.blewB.wavedC.huggedD.gave37.A.in surpriseB.with careC.with fearD.in return38.A.alwaysB.everC.stillD.just39.A.RegularlyB.SadlyC.LuckilyD.Frankly40.A.discussionB.exchangeC.creationD.bargain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Wh

49、at is the most popular communication tool today?_41._your answer is QQ or MSN,I must say youare a bit old-fashioned.Today,a new form of communication“WeChat”,which_42._(own)a Chinese nameWeixin,is becoming the most influential text and useful tool all over the world.What advantages do WeChat have?Fi

50、rst,WeChat is_43._ly cheap way of communication;thatis_44._(say),it uses network traffic instead of telephone fare.Next,we can know what is going on at anytime.And we can have_45._(easy)access(通道)to information available than other messaging tools.What roles does it play_46._our daily life?According