1、福建省泉州市2020届高三英语5月份质检（二模）试题第二部分阅读理解(共两节 ,满分40分)第一节(共 15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFrom virtual tours to e-learning tools, museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public, share collections and stories, and suppor
2、t those who are vulnerable（脆弱的）during closures and the COVID-19 crisis.Hastings Museum and Art GalleryHastings Museum and Art Gallery is a family friendly museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of 97,000 objects of local history, fine a d decorative arts and natural sciences. To deal with the
3、COVID-19 outbreak, we have launched a digital museum via the Twitter hashtag #HastingsDigitalMuseum as well as via out Facebook and Instagram pages.The British LibraryOver the past two years, our imaging specialists have been trying to digitise the globes, which form one of the most beautiful parts
4、in the British Librarys vast maps collection. The virtual globes will be made available for up close interaction on the British Librarys website throughout 2020, with the first seven due for release on 26 March.Art UKArt UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK. Art UK is a ch
5、arity, which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online. Through our work, we make art available for everyone-for enjoyment, learning and research. From May we will offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as”digital surrogate（替代的）exhibitions”.Leeds
6、 Art Gallery OnlineThe displays at Leeds City Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections. Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser known works. It includes recent acquisitions and long term works from the collection. The collecti
7、on is quite large-only a fraction（部分）is on display at any one time. When not on show, these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.21. Which is the most inviting to a geography lover?A. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery. B. The British Library.C. Art UK. D. Leeds Art Gallery Online.22. What is spec
8、ial about Art UK?A. It is an ideal museum for a family. B. It has the largest collection of art works.C. It is a non-profit art learning service. D. It displays lesser known works besides famous ones.23. What is the purpose of the text?A To introduce virtual tours options. B. To inform readers of ar
9、t events.C. To provide a cure for COVID-19. D. To popularise art knowledge to readers. BWith schools close in the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak, most children must now be homeschooled. Parents have found themselves not only having to balance work and having the children at home but also having to
10、try and teach them. How can you keep your children focused while learning?Nicola Anderson-Head of Customer Support at the UKs leading online tutoring service MyTutor, provides new, up-to-date tips to hearten parents at this difficult time and advises how they can structure their childrens days. One
11、is to keep to a regular timetable so it still feels like your child is taking part in the school day. Ms Anderson said: “Children of all ages do well on routine and boundaries; schools provide this in abundance and it will most children feel secure and happy if they can follow a similar timetable fo
12、r their homeschooling.”Another tip is to create an environment which is favorable to learning. She said:” The environment should be free from distractions and ideally near to an open window, to provide them with appropriate levels of fresh air and natural light. Some children find it comfortable and
13、 helpful to have quiet, instrumental music playing in the background to help them to focus, but this isnt for everyone.”Using technology to help with your childs learning is also advised. Many schools are offering online classes and resources to help and companies are reducing or even not charging t
14、heir fees during this time.It is also important to keep physical exercise as a part of your routine. Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, has been keeping kids healthy with daily 10 minute workouts for children on his Youtube channel. Ms Anderson said:” It can be anything from running aroun
15、d the garden, walking the dog, a game of football or dancing around your living room!”24. Who is the text intended for?A. Student. B. Teachers. C. Coaches. D. Parents.25. What does the underlined word“this in paragraph 3 refer to?A Homeschooling. B. Tutoring service. C. A regular timetable. D. Diffi
16、cult time:26. What may Nicola Anderson agree?A. To allow children to adjust schedule freely. B. To offer children peaceful study environment.C. To recommend high-tech to online schools. D. To combine routine with kids mental heath.27. What is the text mainly about?A. How to improve homeschooling eff
17、iciency. B. How to obtain online learning resources.C. How to study attentively at home. D. How to design a proper schedule. CUltrasound（超声）is used widely in medical imaging, but in recent years scientists have started developing it for another use: stimulating nerves to treat disease. In two new st
18、udies in mice, researchers focused the sound waves on nerves in the spleen（脾）that communicate with the immune system, reducing symptoms. If the approach proves safe and effective in people, it could serve as a treatment for diseases such as arthritis（关节炎）.In one study, led by scientists at the Feist
19、ein Institute and GE Research, mice receiving a few minutes of ultrasound treatment to the spleen nerve had a diminished symptoms to an injected（注射）poison. In another study, researchers at the University of Minnesota and their colleagues reduces symptoms of arthritis in mice by stimulating their spl
20、een nerves for 20 minutes every day for a week. “Zeroing in on the spleen may provide a more precise approach than focusing on the vagus nerve（交感神经）, which connects with the immune system via a second nerve that stimulates the spleen.” says Hubert Lin, lead author of the latter study. “When were tar
21、geting the spleen we have less of an effect all over the body.”“Little is known about how repeated ultrasound affects the spleen or whether it has other harmful effects,” says neuroscientist Denise Bellinger of Loma Linda University, who was not involved in either study. An ongoing clinical trial ai
22、ms to assess the treatments safety in humans with arthritis. A bigger unknown is how ultrasound activates in general. Scientists are now exploring the use of ultrasound on other parts of the nervous system, including the brain. “We know how to control nerves with electricity, and weve been doing it
23、for more than 100 years,” neuroscientist Kevin Tracey says, “But the idea of controlling nerve signals with ultrasound is a brand-new field.” 28. What do scientists expect of the new application of ultrasound? A. Itll be applied in medical imagingB. Itll be used to activate nerves to treat disease.C
24、. Itll be applied in spleen transplantation.D. Itll be employed to rebuild immune system.29. Whet does the underlined word “diminished in paragraph 2 mean?A. Complicated. B. Worsened. C Decreased. D. Associated.30. What is the concern of Denise Bellinger?A. Side effect. B. Time length. C. The proced
25、ure. D. The cost.31. What is most likely the next step of the study?A. Assessing the treatment s safety on humans.B. Activating nerves in general with ultrasound.C. Exploring the use of ultrasound on the brain.D. Controlling nerve signals with ultrasound. DThe invention of steel frames in the late 1
26、800s meant that the walls did not carry the weight of a structure. This development meant that suddenly much taller buildings were possible, and they could be built quickly. Skyscrapers had been born, and they were about to change the face of our cities.Since 1901 the worlds tallest building had alw
27、ays been a skyscraper and until 1974 this was always in New York. Only after the end of the century did the tallest building appear outside North America, with the opening of the first building to be more than half a kilometer tall, Taipei 101. Tall building are seen as a symbol of success and statu
28、s by many but they are not always popular with local residents. The construction of the Shard, the tallest building in London and in the entire European Union, has been highly controversial. It is only a few hundred meters across the River Thames from the Tower of London-one of the oldest and most f
29、amous landmarks in London.Many feel that such modern constructions should not be built near to historic sites.London residents should hope that the opening of the Shard doesnt lead to a major downtown in their economy. The Empire State Building was finished in 1931, very soon after Wall Street crash
30、ed. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were built in 1988, just after the Asian financial crisis. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was opened in early 2010, and shortly afterwards the emirates（酋长国的）investment company collapsed.The Burj Khalifa might be the tallest structure in the world currently but its
31、status is under threat from numerous planned buildings around the world. One tower which will probably never be built is the 4km high X-Seed 4000 in Tokyo. It was designed in 1995 to attract publicity rather than as a serious proposal, but who knows when such fanciful ideas could become a reality? T
32、he Burj Khalifa is more that double the height of the Empire State Building, and surely no one in 1931 would have imagined that.32. What make the building of skyscrapers possible?A. The using of the steel frames.B. The improvement of the wall material.C. The changing of the city face.D. The increase
33、 of the building height.33. What is most Londoners attitude towards the construction of the Shard?A. Supportive. B. Uncooperative. C. Acceptable. D. Critical.34. How is paragraph 4 developed?A. By analyzing possible reasons. B. By stating general characters.C. By providing typical examples. D. By li
34、sting practical proposals.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Skyscrapers: symbol of success B. Skyscrapers: ideal buildingsC. The skys fanciful ideas and reality D. The skys the limit第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。We usually understand when someone speaks or wr
35、ites to us, and many gestures and facial expressions have meaning, too. But have you ever considered what and how we eat as a form of communication? 36 In many cultures, people share food at meal times. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food c
36、an also have a specific meaning, and play an important role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions.In most cultures, bread represents nutrition. 37 Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of companionship and togetherness.Food al
37、so plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. Most of the foods eaten during the Chinese New Year have symbolic significance. Sometimes this a based on their shape. 38 The symbolism can also be based on the sound of the word in Chinese. For instance, people give out oranges because the w
38、ord for ”orange” sound like the word for “good luck”.39 Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that include giving red-colored eggs to guests.
39、Nutrition is essential for life. 40 The food people eat during celebrations and ceremonies can symbolize many thing, but sharing food is one custom that almost all humans have in common.A. Food can also be part of ceremony. B. For example, long noodles symbolize long life.C.Food can be used to celeb
40、rate the Spring Festival.D.Food serves this purpose in two fundamental ways.E. It is also one of the most commonly shared foods in the world.F. It is not surprising that sharing bread has become an important celebration.G. This is why food is such a important part of different cultures around the wo
41、rld.第三部分英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I first met Begay at Los Ninos Elementary on “King and Queen Day”, she was wearing a smile ear-to-ear.This morning, though, Begay was 41 . The parent she had been trying to 42 was a
42、no-show again. Begay 43 needed to talk to her. Her boy was smart, but now about a year behind. She 44 there were problems at home. He was always late and had already missed too much school. By 8 a.m. , kids were arriving, and Begays 45 quickly became a beehive（蜂窝）of activity. Forty-five minutes 46 ,
43、 the little boy finally walked in, shoulders sunk, head 47 . Rather than 48 him in front of the class, Begay welcomed him warmly. He was testing Begays long-held 49 that no child is a lost cause, no matter how 50 he seems. “Its the unspoken 51 teachers start out with,” Begay said.During lunch I sat
44、down with Begays students and asked them what they liked about her.“ She never gets angry, “ said one girl. A boy 52 :” Shes funny and likes telling jokes.”Before we left the 53 , the shy, quiet girl next to me 54 ,” She teaches me when I dont want to learn.”Her 55 stayed with me. When I 56 it with
45、Begay, I told her that I felt it was a very 57 thing for a child to say. She agreed.“They never 58 that to me.” said Begay, “But thats what I 59 . I want them to enjoy school. I want them to feel like someone 60 them.”41. A. sensitive B. worried C. thrilled D. energetic42.A.meet B. investigate C. en
46、quire D. praise43. A. gradually B. occasionally C. abruptly D. desperately44. A. clarified B. revealed C. suspected D. acknowledged45. A. classroom B. school C. canteen D. house46. A. after B. before C. later D. ago47. A. rose B. bowed C. nodded D. shook48. A. disturbing B. astonishing C. capturing
47、D. embarrassing49. A. conclusion B. dream C. belief D. ambition50. A. awesome B. troubled C. innocent D. careless51. A. commitment B. assumption C. proposal D. regulation52.A. rejected B. declared C. added D. protested53. A. office B. kitchen C. playground D. table54. A. shouted B. whispered C. crie
48、d D. suggested55. A. comment B. adventure C. experience D. discovery56. A. interpreted B. promoted C. shared D. demonstrated57. A. fancy B. comprehensive C. crucial D. meaningful58. A. do B. express C. guarantee D. leave59. A. acquire B. secure C. accomplish D. pursue50. A. believes in B. stands by
49、C. tums against D. fears for第II卷第三部分英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式When you dont have a greenhouse or enough room on the balcony for a few pots, you can still grow 61 (you) a few tasty home-grown tomatoes in hanging baskets ans window boxes if you stick to
50、short varieties. Ive even heard of these being grown by canal-boat 62 (owner) on their cabin（船舱）roof, since theyre short enough to fit under the bridges.You might have trouble 63 (find) suitable plants later but theres still tome to raise your own form seed if you start straight away. Look for small
51、 “tumbling”（下垂的）varieties such 64 Totem and Gartenperle. If you liven in a 65 (nature) cold area, its worth looking out for a unique variety called Sub-Arctic Plenty, which has 66 similar size and habit but performs better than most in cooler climates.All of these will make short plants ideal for po
52、ts; they can 67 (place) anywhere with limited space, as long as its sheltered and 68 (sun). Whats more, tumbling tomatoes are very easy 69 (grow)because they dont need to have any side shoots removed and 70 do they need more than a few short sticks for support. Simply water, feed and pick.第四部分写作 (共两
53、节满分35 分)第一节短文改错(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)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。每处错误仅沙及-一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一一个澜字符号(),并在下面写出该加的词。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- -词;2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Hi Jacob,I m really pleased you re coming to stay with us soon. I h
54、ave easy-going family of four and all of my parents are very approachable. They let me do more or less what we like as long as we tell them about it fist. Ive already been made a list of the most interesting thing to do and see when youre here. As youre keen on watch football, Ive booked two tickets
55、 for a bigger match. We can explore the countryside，when we might see animals in the wild. Besides, since its true peaceful there, we can even camp for a night and two. An I cant wait to meet you!William第二节书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Peter对中医文化很感兴趣,发来邮件向你咨询中医养生知识,请回复邮件,向他简要介绍中医养生并推荐央视(Traditional Chines
56、e Medicine)栏目。注意:1.词数100左右:2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯:3.结束语已为你写好。Dear Peter, Best wishes.Yours, Li Hua泉州市2020届普通高中毕业班第二次质量检查英语试题参考答案及评分标准第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分)21- -25 B C A D C 26- -30 B A B C A 31- -35 D A D C D第二节(共5小题:每小题2分，满分10分)36- - 40 D E B A G第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题:每小题1
57、.5分，满分30分)41- 45 B A D C A 46- -50 C B D C B 51- -55 A C D B A 56- 60 C D B D A第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分)61. yourself 62. owners 63. finding 64. as 65.naturally66. a 67. be placed 68. sunny 69. to 70. neither/nor第四部分 第一节 短文改错第一处easy-going前加an第二处 all改为both第三处 let me中的me改为us第四处 been 去掉第五处 thing改为things第
58、六处 watch改为watching第七处 bigger改为big第八处 when改为where第九处 true改为truly第十处 and改为or 第二节 书面表达Dear PeterIm so glad to know that you are interested in traditional Chinese medicine.Traditional Chinese medicine, which is an essential part of the health care system in most Asian countries, relies on natural produc
59、ts and has been playing a significant role in health protection and disease control for thousands of years. If you would like to learn more about it, I strongly recommend you to watch TCM broadcast on CCTV-4 weekly, which introduces traditional Chinese medicine culture and advocates healthy and scientific life style. You can find it on www. . Hopefully my introduction is helpful to your understanding of traditional Chinese medicine.Please dont hesitate to let me know if you have any question.