1、山东省临沂实验学校2020年高考英语模拟卷(十)(考试时间:100 分钟)注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮 擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分 50 分)第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ATheaters of the PastThe
2、Greek TheaterTheaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. This allowed a great mass of people to enjoy a show at a time. Due to this, actors placed emphasis on exaggerated(夸张的) action and speech. And, colorful s
3、ymbolic masks and costumes were used.The Medieval TheaterThe Medieval theater started in churches. Thats why medieval plays were about Bible stories. At first, it became a custom for priests ( 牧 师 ) to act out brief scenes during Christmas and Easter. These acts attracted large crowds. Finally the c
4、hurch refused to allow priests to participate in any such events again, so ordinary people began these performances outside. Performances were set in the town square, with several stage settings around it.The Elizabethan TheaterThe Englands theater developed rapidly in the years following the defeat
5、 of the Spanish Navy. The dominant feature of Elizabethan theater was the stage, It has three parts : The fore stage for outside scenes ; the inner stage for scenes inside a building; an upper stage or balcony for various purposes. The reason for this design is that there were no scene changes, or b
6、reaks during the play. Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. This led to a more poetic script, and poets became the main source of script writing.The Restoration TheaterSome of the plays told sad stories, but the majority of the plays w
7、ere really funny. Many specialized machines were used to create the scene. The stage was a very clever idea, in that on the sides of the stage large back shutters(百叶窗) were painted with the scene.1. Why were ancient Greek theaters built on hills?A. To hold a large audience.B. To build a big and stro
8、ng stage.C. To have a better sound effect.D. To emphasize exaggerated performances.2. In which theater could actors voices and speech help create scenes?A. The Greek Theater.B. The Medieval Theater.C. The Elizabethan Theater.D. The Restoration Theater.3. What is special about The Restoration Theater
9、?A. Colorful masks were used.B. The stage was smartly designed.C. Most of its plays were sorrowful.D. Ordinary people were the performers.BA new family moved in next door and I got to meet the mother of the family, Lydia. Lydia is Korean, and her family moved to our city so her husband could go to g
10、raduate school. We started talking, and she was apologetic about how bad her English was, but I didnt care. I knew how hard it was to learn a second language. I enjoyed chatting with Lydia as we watched our kids play.It was what came next that challenged me: Lydia asked if Id be willing to help her
11、with her English. Now, I am not a teacher. I admire teachers, and Im grateful for teachers, and its because I admire what they do so much that I was very very sure that I couldnt do it myself.But Lydia was sure that she wanted my help. I was doubtful. I wasnt sure my “help” was even worth being call
12、ed by that name. But because she asked me, I said “yes. ” And that was the beginning of a friendship. Lydia and I spent afternoons sitting together and reading the newspaper, and as we did, she asked me questions when she had themquestions about language, yes, but also questions about the new cultur
13、e she found herself in. In turn, I asked my own questions, growing curious about her home country and culture. We bonded over our shared faith and our struggles as mothers of kids with special needs. When I complimented( 恭 维 ) her cooking, she began to teach me about Korean food, eventually leading
14、to a shared trip to explore the Korean grocery stores in our city. Because of Lydia, I learned more about my own hometown than I ever could have learned by myself. Im still not sure that Im any good as a teacher. But Im grateful I said “yes” when my neighbor asked me to help her with her English. Th
15、at meant spending extra time with my neighbor, and that extra time meant she didnt remain just my neighbor. She became my friend.4. What was Lydia sorry about?A. Her bad English.B. Her carelessness.C. Nobody teaching her English.D. Her poor life in a new place.5. What can be concluded from the third
16、 paragraph?A. The author admired teachers.B. The author wanted to be a teacher.C. The author didnt want to help Lydia.D. The author was not confident in helping Lydia.6. Why was the author grateful at the last paragraph?A. She managed to learn English well.B. She made friends with her neighbor.C. Sh
17、e learned how to cook Korean food.D. She realized her dream of being a teacher.7. What can we learn from the passage?A. No pains, no gains.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. To help others is to help ourselves.D. Where there is a will, there is a way.CWeChat is a social mobile application wit
18、h voice and text messaging timeline and several social features like “Message in a Bottle”. WeChat, a popular instant messaging tool run by Tencent Holdings, aims to help users access mobile services without downloading separate apps, which experts said may challenge the business of smartphone app d
19、istributors such Apple Store.This new feature, named “Mini Programs”, allows WeChat users to find a variety of services such as ticket buying by scanning a QR (quick-response) code, saving them the trouble of installing a number of different apps on smart devices, according to the transcript of a sp
20、eech by Zhang Xiaolong, Tencents senior executive vice president, on Wednesday. The new function is expected to come online on January 9.Zhang, known as the father of WeChat, emphasized that “Mini Programs” is not a mobile app distributing function.Still, experts and app developers said that the rol
21、lout ( 推出) of “Mini Programs” on WeChat will erode themarket share of app distributors like Apple Store in China.“Mini Programs will attract lots of start-ups, because a program based on WeChat can help them build up businesses at much lower costs, ” a Shanghai-based app developer, told the Global T
22、imes on Wednesday.If a start-up wants to promote its business via a separate application, it has to hire a special team to develop two different appsone each for IOS and Android.Launched in 2011, WeChat has evolved to include services such as “Order Taxi”, “Food Delivery”, e-commerce and payments fr
23、om just an instant messaging app.8. What can we know about “Mini Programs”?A. Its expensive.B. Its complex.C. Its convenient.D. Its free.9. Why do lots of start-ups choose the “Mini Programs”?A. It can cut the costs of building business.B. It can help build up business.C. It can help them make a big
24、 fortune.D. It can promote their business.10. What does the underlined word “erode” probably mean in Paragraph 4?A. Increase.B. Reduce.C. Improve.D. Promote.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. WeChat will be a perfect app.B. WeChat will meet a great challenge.C. WeChat will meet need
25、s of more people.D. WeChat will replace other apps.DIn my memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold, wet, slip on the ice, and youd arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heatin
26、g and waiting. Its a miracle you didnt get cold to the bone.Fortunately, things dont have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter neednt be like skating on thin ice.With a smart thermostat (
27、 温度自动调节器), our homes can be warm when we need them to be. Many modelsfeature smartphone apps that allow you to control temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to techradar. com, Tados model features voice control, while the Nest leans your habits and automa
28、tically heats the home for you.Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets, sweaters and coats heat up when you turnthem on. What is the better way to keep warm in the dead of winter? At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing generates heat from
29、elements placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours.Finally, there is the clothing for the head, Beanies and Earmuffs, that feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or, in some cases, ha
30、ve a phone call using the in-built microphone. All while keeping the head warm and avoiding a cold.For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold. But using technology, life neednt freeze up. With the right solutions, theres no reason why winter cant be really, really
31、 cool.12. What do the underlined words “bundle up” mean in Para. 1?A. Fix an air conditioner.B. Take a hot bath.C. Run a lot.D. Put on more clothes.13. How does electronic thermal clothing work?A. The equipment placed inside the clothing produces heat.B. It needs to be warmed up before being used.C.
32、 The thermostat heats up automatically when the temperature is low.D. It keeps warm for over 12 hours after being charged for an hour.14. From the passage, we can learn the following statements EXCEPT that .A. Tados model can be controlled by saying something to itB. with the in-built speaker and mi
33、crophone, Beanies and Earmuffs users can have a phone callC. technology can do nothing to make winter less roughD. Bluetooth technology is used in the clothing for the head15. Whats the best title of this passage?A. A Smart ThermostatB. A Modern WinterC. Ways of Keeping WarmD. An Unpleasant Winter第二
34、节 (共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。New Years Traditions Around the WorldThere are many traditions around the world to celebrate the New Year Heres a look at a few of them. Drive off bad luckMany cultures have traditions meant to scare off bad luck. This often invo
35、lves using fire or loud noises in the form of fireworks! In Scotland, for example, people hold bonfire celebrations. Men from villages walk through the streets swinging giant burning fireballs over their heads. 16 .Food for good luck 17 . In the southern part of the United States , people often eat
36、black-eyed peas and pork for good luck in the New Year. In Spain, as the clock strikes midnight, people eat 12 grapes, which represent the 12 months of the year. It guarantees that the year will be filled with good luck.Clothing traditionsMany people like to wear new clothing to start the New Year.
37、In Romania, there is a tradition that involves dressing up in a bear costume . 18 ,if this wont! In Brazil, some people wear colorful underwear on New Years Eve. The most popular colors are red and yellow. 19 . Yellow is supposed to bring you money. 20 Many use the start of New Year as a time to try
38、 something new or change something about themselves. The New Year is a perfect time to change yourself for the better. That is why many people have the tradition of making aNew Years resolution. It is usually about living healthier or having more success in life.These are just a handful of tradition
39、s. Tell us about a New Years tradition in your culture!A. Learn something newB. I dont know what will scare off evil spiritsC. Make a New Years resolutionD. Red is supposed to bring you loveE. Food plays an important role in peoples lifeF. And these fireballs are supposed to clean the coming yearG.
40、Many cultures have certain diets that are said to bring good luck第二部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分 30 分)第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was 17 years old. Along with a dozen other boys I had made a long trip to Iowa in order to see a college that I was thinking of 21 .
41、While the trip had been 22 for the most part, now that I was there I was feeling depressed, alone, and isolated. I was missing my 23 and I was also missing the Appalachian mountains and the forests of my home. I loved 24 the leaves turned a thousand shades of green in the Spring and then 25 a sea of
42、 red, gold, and orange in the Fall.Here in Iowa everything was 26 . The grass looked burnt and brown. All that I could 27 was a mixture of corn, mud, and pigs. I walked outside the dormitory of the college and sat on an old stump. I closed my eyes and 28 being back home again. When I finally opened
43、them, however, I saw something that touchedmy 29 . It was a Prairie Sunset. It seemed to 30 the sky from horizon to horizon. Gold, red,purple and pink clouds all 31 together in a picture painted by Heavens own hand. It was so huge that it took my breath away. It made our mountain sunsets seem 32 by
44、comparison. I realized that this place too had its own special beauty. This place too was a part of natures 33 .Over the years to come I learned something else. Each of us has a special beauty 34 . Each of us has our own 35 talents and abilities.21. A. assistingB. attendingC. visitingD. quitting22.
45、A. funB. hardC. novelD. tiresome23. A. chanceB. schoolC. familyD. goal24. A. whenB. howC. whyD. whether25. A. becameB. floodedC. drewD. surrounded26. A. easyB. beautifulC. flatD. rough27. A. hearB. touchC. tasteD. smell28. A. cared about B. prepared forC. dreamed of D. thought over29. A. bodyB. soul
46、C. faceD. pain30. A. fillB. coverC. separateD. block31. A. foldedB. sankC. escapedD. flowed32. A. tinyB. paleC. splendidD. weak33. A. changeB. punishment C. creationD. reflection34. A. as wellB. in addition C. for sureD. in between35. A. extraB. uniqueC. possibleD. reasonable第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分
47、 15 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。People love the view of old buildings in Paris, especially Notre Dame Cathedral(巴黎圣母院). 36 (fortunate),on April 16, a fire destroyed the spire(尖顶) of the 850-year-old cathedral, and two-thirds of the roof. Flames could be seen 37 (rise) through the top of the
48、monument. The citizens in Paris gathered around the cathedral, praying38 the hundreds of firefighters who fought the flames. 39 was no wonder that people felt sad. The church itself after all, is a historical and artistic treasure. 40(build) in 1163, it is one of the worlds most famous tourist sites
49、, attracting about 12 million 41(visit) every year.Notre Dame Cathedral is home to many 42(religion) artworks, paintings and sculptures. Despite its long history and many treasures, the cathedral 43(need) the help of a writer to become truly famous. Victor Hugos 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre-Da
50、me, presented the building to 44wide audience of readers. He wrote the book to remind people of it, with the hope 45 they would protect the beautiful old buildings of Paris.第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节 (满分 15 分)假定你是李华,自制了一些中国结(Chinese knot)。给开网店的美国朋友 Tom 写封信,请他代卖,要点包括:(1) 外观(尺寸、颜色、材料)(2) 象征意义(3) 价格注意:1.
51、词数 100 左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。第二节 (满分 25 分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。A friend of mine named Paul received an automobile from his brother as a Christmas present.On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a little boy was walking around the shiny new car, admiring it.
52、Is this your car, Mister? he asked.Paul nodded. My brother gave it to me for Christmas. The boy was astounded.You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you anything? Boy, I wish. He hesitated.Of course, Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like
53、that. But what the lad said jarred Paul all the way down to his heels.I wish, the boy went on, that I could be a brother like that” Paul looked at the boy in astonishment, then impulsively he added, Would you like to take a ride in my automobile?Oh yes, Id love that.After a short ride, the boy turne
54、d and with his eyes aglow, said, Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house?Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the lad wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big automobile. But Paul was wrong again. Will you stop where those two steps are? the boy a
55、sked.Paragraph1:He ran up the steps. Paragraph 2:Paul got out and lifted the lad to the front seat of his car. 2020 年山东临沂实验学校高考英语模拟卷 10 答案1.A 细节理解题。根据 Theaters developed in many parts of Greece. Ancient Greek theaters were built in natural open air sites on conveniently shaped hills. 可知剧院建在山上是为了容纳大量
56、的观众, 故选 A。2.C 细节理解题。根据 The Elizabethan Theater 中 Very little scenery was used, so the actors had to create a scene through their voices and dialogues. 可知, 在 The Elizabethan Theater, 演员的声音和言语能帮助创造场景。故选 C。3.B 推理判断题。根据 The Restoration Theater 中The stage was a very clever idea, in that on the sides of t
57、he stage large back shutters were painted with the scene. 可知, 在 The Restoration Theater 舞台设计巧妙。故选 B。4.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中 We started talking, and she was apologetic about how bad her English was, 可知, Lydia 遗憾的是她的英语不好。故选 A。5.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中 But Lydia was sure that she wanted my help. I was doubtful. I wasn
58、t sure my “help” was even worth being called by that name. 根据第三段可知作者没有信心帮助 Lydia。故选 D。6.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中 But Im grateful I said “yes” when my neighbor. . . and that extra time meant she didnt remain just my neighbor. 可知, 作者之所以感激是因为她与她的邻居成了朋友。故选 B。7.C 主旨大意题。根据文章最后两句 That meant spending extra time with
59、 my neighbor, and that extra time meant she didnt remain just my neighbor. She became my friend. 可知, 帮助别人也就是帮助自己。故选 C。8.C 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句 This new feature, named “Mini Programs”. different apps on smart devices, 可知, “Mini Programs”是很方便的。故选 C。9.A 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段第一句“Mini Programs will attract. at much lo
60、wer costs, ”可知, 它可以降低建筑业的成本。故选 A。10.B 词义猜测题。根据第四段 Still, experts and app developers said. of app distributors like Apple Store in China. 可知画线词的意思是“减少”, 故选 B。11.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段 Launched in 2011, WeChat has evolved to. from just an instant messaging app. 可知, WeChat 将满足更多人的需要。故选 C。12.D 词义猜测题。由第一段中的“In m
61、y memory, winters always used to be really unpleasant. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. ”可知, 在我的记忆中, 冬天总是很不令人愉快的。你外出时必须穿得暖和一点。所以通过“ keep warm”可知, 外出时要想暖和一些, 就要多穿衣服。故判断出第一段中带下划线的短语“bundle up”是多穿点衣服的意思。13.A 细节理解题。由第四段中的“ At the touch of a button, or through an app on our p
62、hones, the clothing generates heat from elements placed inside. ”可知, 只要按下按钮, 或者通过手机上的应用程序, 安装在衣服内部的电子元件就会产生热量。所以电子保暖服装的工作原理是安装在衣服内部的电子元件产生热量。14.C 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Fortunately, things dont have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced giving us new solutions to old
63、problems. ”可知, 幸运的是, 事情不再需要这么有挑战性了。先进的技术、工程和设计为我们提供了解决老问题的新方法。所以 C 选项“科技无法让冬天变得不那么难熬”不符合短文说明的内容。15.B 主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 在科技并不发达的过去, 人们可能会为如何在严寒天气里更好地保暖而倍感困扰。现如今, 每到严冬时节, 虽然温度骤降、天气恶劣, 但随着各类智能保暖产品的问世, 冬天也能变得舒适宜人。人们凭借科学技术发明了各式各样的防寒方法。比如, 用智能电子设备调节屋内和衣物的温度; 使用无线科技制造会自动发热的服饰。所以短文的最佳标题为“现代的冬日”。16. F17. G18. B1
64、9. D20. C21. B22. A23. C24. B25. A26. C27. D28. C29. B30. A31. D32. A33. C34. A35. B36. Unfortunately37.rising38.for39. It40.built41.visitors42. religious43. needed44. a45. that应用文写作Dear Tom,How are you doing? I made some Chinese knots. Im writing to seek your assistance, hoping that you can spare s
65、ome time to sell them on your online shop.I made them with silk threads, cloth and other materials. And they look really beautiful in the shape of a diamond, about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. In China, these knots stand for friendship, love and good luck. Not only can people give them as gifts
66、to friends but also can hang them in their cars or houses. They are only 4.99 US dollars each.If anyone wants to know more about the knots, let them write to me. Also, do let me know if you need further information. Thanks for your consideration读后续写Paragraph 1:Yours, Li HuaHe ran up the steps. Then
67、in a little while Paul heard him coming back, but he was coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled brother. He sat him down on the bottom step, then pointing to the car. “There she is. Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnt cost him a cent.
68、 And some day Im going to give you one just like it then you can see for yourself all the pretty things in the Christmas windows that Ive been trying to tell you about. Paragraph 2:Paul got out and lifted the lad to the front seat of his car. The shining eyed older brother climbed in beside him. The
69、 older brother gently fastened the safety belt for his brother and politely asked, “Mister, would you mind continuing driving around? Deeply touched, Paul happily drove the car on the road again. That Christmas Eve, the three of them began a memorable holiday ride. That Christmas Eve was the happiest time that Paul had ever spent, because he learned what Jesus meant when he had said: It is more blessed to give.