1、北京市第35中学高三保温模拟测试英语本试卷共15页，100分。考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My kids sat on Gees living room floor and respectfully lifted Christmas decorations out of a cardboard box. They shouted
2、with delight when they discovered a tiny toy cat. Finally, my son was _1_ about a tiny modern helicopter, just on the contrary, my daughter with a traditional Mickey Mouse.Gee stood beside them, _2_ each treasure. She turned to me and continued to say she and Tom built their collections over time by
3、 buying one or two nice ones each year in the after-Christmas sales. Eventually, we left, with boxes in my arms and she was smiling. Her _3_ belongings, gathered over a lifetime, found a new home.We first met Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage. Jim and I worked full-time, and in the morni
4、ng we _4_ our garbage cans on the roadside, which would have to wait the long, lonely 10 hours there until we returned to _5_ them. Every day wed come home to find them neatly _6_ in their spot next to our garage. Finally we saw an old couple who lived with his 10-year-old grandson across from us pi
5、ck them up.Tom and Gee quietly picked up garbage cans and taught us what it _7_ to be a neighbor. They taught us that home doesnt end at a boundary line. It _8_ to all these people. These people, the _9_ among them and the love that flows through them all explain what a home is.This Christmas, well
6、make our tree attractive with Gees decorations. Well bring beautifully packaged Christmas presents to some neighbors like the couple. To others, well _10_ a wave and a “Merry Christmas.”1 A. doubtfulB. anxiousC. pitifulD. crazy2. A. designingB. gettingC. explainingD. weighing3 A. strangeB. preciousC
7、. modernD. spare4. A. laidB. emptiedC. desertedD. stored5. A. store upB. deal withC. make outD. care about6. A. buriedB. transformedC. placedD. developed7. A. occurredB. meantC. reflectedD. expected8. A. turnsB. addsC. agreesD. extends9. A. controlB. wordsC. connectionsD. comfort10. A. stopB. create
8、C. keepD. exchange【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. D第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）A阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Sanxingdui Site, _11_ (date) back to 3,000 to 4,000 years ago, was first discovered in 1929. It is considered one of the most important a
9、rchaeological sites along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River._12_ (get) a better understanding of the unique civilization, archaeologists reconducted an _13_ (invest) of No. 1 and No. 2 pits in October 2019. This time, six more pits were discovered, including the largest gold mask ever found, iv
10、ory and silk.【答案】11. dating 12. To get 13. investigationB阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday _14_ (congratulate) the complete success of the Change-5 mission, extending warm congratulations and sincere greetings to all members who pa
11、rticipated in the Change-5 mission in a congratulatory message. As _15_ (China) most complicated space project in China, the Change-5 mission _16_ (achieve) the extraterrestrial (地球外的) sampling and returning successfully for the first time. “Your remarkable feats will always _17_ (remember) by our c
12、ountry and people,” said Xi.【答案】14. congratulated 15. Chinas 16. has achieved 17. be rememberedC阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。Zhang Qi, _18_ has a doctorate in AI technology from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, was recently in the news because of his sa
13、lary. Zhang was enrolled under Huaweis “ _19_ (gift) youngster” plan, which aims at attracting talents from _20_ the globe. So far, only four candidates have passed the seven rounds of interview successfully and got high salaries.【答案】18. who 19. gifted 20. across第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，38分）第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28
14、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIf you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life, there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast (播客) series to explore. If you arent sure where to start, have a look at these:The Joc Rogan Experience The Joc R
15、ogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests. At the time of writing there have been over 1,660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports. Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian, so the
16、show is full of cultural references and idioms.This American Life This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA. It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling, focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country. The st
17、ories are new and varied. One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant; another interviewed workers on strike.The Writers Voice The New Yorker is a famous American magazine, and every week it prints a new short story. In this podcast, the weeks story is read aloud by its writer. The
18、 published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond. Its a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.Overheard at National Geographic National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine (and TV channel) famous for incredible stories and
19、photography related to science and the environment. Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks. Expect crazy stories from explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.21. In order to fully enjoy these podcasts, you should_.A. have interaction
20、with hostsB. have good English competenceC. be interested in being a podcasterD. be familiar with American social life22. Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene?A. The Writers Voice.B. This American Life.C. The Joe Rogan Experience.D. Overheard at National Geographic.23. What do these
21、 podcasts have in common?A. They enjoy great popularity.B. Their stories are set in America.C. They are attached to magazines.D. Their works are updated weekly.【答案】21. B 22. D 23. ABIt was a rainy, damp December day. I was headed to the store to pick up another weeks worth of food. I had put off sho
22、pping for Christmas presents until later in the month but wasnt looking forward to the crowd of Christmas shoppers while I grabbed my groceries. I kept the CD player on while I drove to avoid the radio news. It only spoke of the worlds huge problems and how divided we all still were. And it usually
23、just left me feeling helpless.Still, I gave my son a dollar to put in the bell-ringers pot at the door to the store. We went in and soon filled our cart with food. Then we walked towards the self-checkout machines. I hated using them. I much preferred to chat with the friendly cashiers, but the line
24、 at them was five deep and I just didnt have the time. As I pulled my cart up, I heard an old man at the machine next to mine grumbling (嘟囔) under his breath, trying his hardest not to curse. He only had a few items but every time he put his wrinkled, well-worn, twenty-dollar bill into the machine,
25、the money was returned.I quickly grabbed a newer twenty out of my purse and gave it to him. He thanked me with a warm smile and paid for his goods. I told him to keep his money but he insisted that I take his old, torn twenty. I nodded, put it in my coat pocket, and wished him a Merry Christmas.Afte
26、r checking out, I remembered something Mother Teresa had once said about how we all can change the world. “Help one person at a time,” she said, “and always start with the person nearest you.” I reached into my pocket, smiled, and went outside. Then I dropped that torn twenty into the bell-ringers p
27、ot and walked to my car with my son happily.24. Why did the author feel helpless?A. Radio provided unreliable news.B. There was always a Christmas rush.C. People were disconnected from each other.D. Christmas was ruined by the terrible weather.25. How did the author help the old man?A. By paying for
28、 his shopping items.B. By exchanging a newer note with him.C. By teaching him how to use the machine.D. By calling out the friendly cashier in time.26. Why did the author give twenty dollars to the bell-ringer?A. She wanted to pursue Mother Teresas ideas.B. She desired to spread Mother Teresas words
29、.C. She expected to set a good example to her son.D. She hoped to have a meaningful day with her son.【答案】24. C 25. B 26. ACThe voice of an ancient Egyptian priest has been heard for the first time in more than 3,000 years, thanks to a detailed reconstruction of his vocal tract (声带) from his mummifie
30、d remains.A team of scientists in England used medical scans of the famous mummy of Nesyamun to create a digital, 3D model of the insides of the individuals throat and mouth, which were reproduced on a 3D printer. Then the researchers created an artificial larynx (喉头) with a loudspeaker using an ele
31、ctronic waveform. The sound was then played through the speaker into the 3D printed vocal tract to produce a short bust of Nesyamuns voice a sound not heard since the 11th century B.C.Previous efforts to reproduce ancient voices could only approximate them, by animating facial reconstructions with s
32、oftware. In comparison, the sound of Nesyamuns voice is based on “an extant (现存的) vocal tract preserved over 3,000 years,” the researchers wrote.Nesyamun lived around 1100 B.C. He is thought to have died in his late 50s from a severe allergic reaction. Almost 3,000 years later, his mummy was discove
33、red at Karnak and transported to the Leeds City Museum in 1823. His remains and ornate coffin (棺材) have since become some of the worlds best researched relics of ancient Egypt.“Nesyamuns mummy was a good choice for studying the sound of an ancient voice,” said David Howard, the lead author of the ne
34、w research, “It was particularly suited, given its age and preservation of its soft tissues, which is unusual.”He said he hopes the scientific understanding of how human voices are created can be combined with knowledge of the ancient Egyptian language to reconstruct longer passages of Nesyamuns spe
35、ech.Before examining the mummy, the researchers had to deal with ethical (道德的) concerns related to examining a person without their consent. They used nondestructive research methods, and took into account words on his coffin, relating that Nesyamun hoped again to address the gods as he had in his w
36、orking life.The researchers interpreted that to indicate his desire to speak again after death. “We are in a way fulfilling his declared wishes,” Howard said.Howard and Schofield said they hope a reconstruction of Nesyamuns speech, perhaps reciting an ancient Egyptian prayer, can be featured at the
37、Karnak temple in Egypt for modem tourists.“When visitors encounter the past, it is usually a visual encounter,” said Schofield. “With this voice, we can change that.”27. The voice of Nesyamun was recreated by _.A. repairing his vocal tractB. bringing Nesyamun back to lifeC. using some advanced techn
38、ologiesD. combining it with facial movements28. Why was Nesyamuns mummy suitable for research?A. He often gave long speeches.B. His vocal tract is well preserved.C. A severe disease resulted in his death.D. His remains are displayed in the museum.29. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 8 refe
39、r to?A. The researchers took into account words on his coffin.B. Nesyamuns mummy was examined without his consent.C. The researchers hope to reconstruct longer passages of his speech.D. Nesyamun hoped to address the gods as he had in his working life.30. What would be the best title for the passage?
40、A. A 3000-year-old mummy speaks againB. The voice of a mummy excites visitorsC. A 3D-printed vocal tract has been createdD The dream of Nesyamun has been achieved【答案】27. C 28. B 29. D 30. ADThe new radio programme from Self-help expert Glennon Doyle unexpectedly disturbed me. In a session of We Can
41、Do Hard Things, she focuses on boundaries and their importance to our mental happiness. I heartily agree with her, because saying a polite but firm “no” is one of the basics for a happy life. I was, however, interested when she raised the idea that perhaps, as well as learning when to confirm our bo
42、undaries, we also need to stretch them. When does a boundary become a cage that locks us away?Isnt it always the case that just as you think youve got an area of life nailed; somebody comes along to show you that thats not the case? As I listened, I started to see boundaries that might cause more pr
43、oblems than they were solving. There was the work boundary that said that unless a project fell exactly into my topics, I wouldnt take it-which meant that I turned down work that was otherwise interesting and rewarding. There was the boundary that said I wasnt to buy anything until Id reached my sav
44、ings goal-which resulted in me having to restart my laptop 20 times a day. And then there was a boundary around relationships that set out exactly how I should be treated and what I wanted in them. Helpful to some extent, it blocked me from allowing someone to express their love for me, even if it w
45、asnt quite what I had predicted. Had I been doing boundaries wrong all the time? Did I need to figure them all out again? Ive spent the past few weeks looking at the boundaries Ive secretly put in place, and Ive let myself lower some that have been my protection over the years. Then Ive come to the
46、conclusion that, when it comes to boundaries, Im a beginner again, and thats fine. In fact, being back at the beginning is a blessing because it means there are still lessons to be learned and adventures to be had and that is something for which I can only be grateful.31. What has really interested
47、the author in Glennon Doyles programme?A. The importance of confirming our boundaries.B. The benefits of boundaries to our happiness.C. The urgency of maintaining our boundaries.D. The necessity of reassessing our boundaries.32. Which statement on boundaries will the author agree with?A. We should f
48、avour savings goals over boundaries.B. Boundaries tend to keep us from potential friendsC. Boundaries are very likely to relieve boredom at work.D. We should stick to boundaries despite inconvenience.33. How did the author feel about boundaries after the?A. Relaxed.B. Depressed.C. Pressured.D. Amuse
49、d.34. What is probably the best tittle for the passage?A. Just when you think youve got things sorted.B. Just where you believe theres no way outC. How can we live a life without boundaries?D. How do we become victims of boundaries?【答案】31. D 32. B 33. A 34. A第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填
50、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Video calls are a common occurrence, but have you imagined being able to touch the person on the other end of the line? Scientists are making this a reality.Researchers at the University of New South Wales, Australia, have invented a soft skin stretch device (SSD), a haptic dev
51、ice that can recreate the sense of touch._35_. It is similar to what is felt in the real world, through force, vibration or motion.Vibration is the most common haptic technology today and has been built into many electronic devices. _36_. The existing technology also has great difficulty recreating
52、the sense of touch with objects in virtual environments or located remotely, according to Mai Thanh Thai, lead author of the study._37_. The research team introduced a novel method to recreate the sense of touch through soft, artificial “muscles”. It works like this: Imagine you are at home and you
53、call your friend who is in Australia. You wear a haptic glove with the SSDs and your friend also wears a glove with integrated 3D force sensors. If your friend picks up an object, it will physically press against your friends fingers. _38_ The force signals can be sent to your glove so your device w
54、ill generate the same 3D forces, making you experience the same sense of touch as your friend.The haptic devices could allow users to feel objects inside a virtual world or at a distance. This could be especially beneficial during such times like the COVID-19 pandemic when people rely on video calls
55、 to stay connected with loved ones. _39_. Doctors can feel a patients organ tissues with surgical tools without touching them.A. The new technology overcomes issues with existing haptic devicesB. Haptic technology mimics the experience of touch by stimulating localized areas of the skinC. However, h
56、aptic feedback with vibration becomes less sensitive when used continuouslyD. And their glove with 3D force sensors will measure these interactionsE. Or it could be used in medical practicesF. The haptic glove with the SSDs can receive sensors from your friendsG. When emergency happens, people can e
57、ven keep contact with friends and family members【答案】35. B 36. C 37. A 38. D 39. E第三部分：书面表达（共两节，32分）第一节 阅读表达（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分）。阅读下面短文，根据题目要求回答问题。Teenagers are learning new communication skills every day. It is important for them to have opportunities to network, or to meet and get t
58、o know new people. Online networking, which is very popular with teens today, makes short, superficial connections. But offline networking better encourages meaningful connections that will increase hope, develop skills, and open avenues to career opportunity. Teens need to practice more offline net
59、working. It will prepare them to be confident face-to-face communicators in the real world.A survey of almost 7,000 teens was conducted in 2019 by three Swiss researchers, and they found that teens were spending too much time on social networking sites. So, they suggested that teens should spend mor
60、e time with others in real life. It not only contributes to a stronger sense of identity and a happier mood, but also gives us the chance to share happiness with other people. In other words, offline networking seems to actually benefit a teens emotional health.Face-to-face communication also gives
61、teens an opportunity to learn to read people. Everyone communicates in person differently than communicating over the phone, through texting, or in online posts. Being face-to-face requires a person to think and respond more quicklywithout the safety net of a delete key.And much of our communication
62、 is nonverbal anyway. Facial expressions, gestures, and vocal tones are just a few examples. Teens need to have face-to-face interactions so they can learn to read these nonverbal cues (暗示), which are sometimes even more important than the words a person is saying. A time will come when the teen wil
63、l need to enter the job market, and this usually means a face-to-face interaction, including interacting naturally with customers, hearing and understanding their words as well as their nonverbal cues in many different kinds of businesses.Offline networking is important because it can improve a teen
64、agers well-being and help prepare him for the future. Thats why every teen should spend time practicing real-world interactions.40. What is the disadvantage of online networking?41. What was the researchers suggestion to teens?42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then un
65、derline it and explain why.Hearing and understanding what a person is saying is necessarily involved in communication, so people get less from nonverbal expressions.43. In addition to the benefits mentioned in the passage, what do you think are some other benefits of face-to-face communication? (abo
66、ut 40 words)【答案】40. Online networking makes short, superficial connections. 41. They suggested that teens should spend more time with others in real life. 42. Hearing and understanding what a person is saying is necessarily involved in communication, so people get less from nonverbal expressions. 人们
67、从非语言表达中得到的更多。 43. Many friends and romantic partners begin with face-to-face conversations, and many big business deals begin with face-to-face conversations. The best negotiations are always face-to-face. No matter how much you can chat online, it doesnt feel as real as a face-to-face conversation.
68、 It is easy to fake on the Internet and there are more tricks online, but it is easier to see a persons heart when chatting face to face.第二节（20分）44. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他想看一个关于中国文化方面的展览，并请你推荐。请给他回信，内容包括：1. 介绍展览的相关内容（例如：时间、地点、主题等）；2. 说明你推荐该展览的原因；3. 询问对方的意向。注意：1. 词数不少于50；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词
69、数Dear Jim,_Yours,Li Hua【答案】Dear Jim,Its great to hear from you. Knowing you want to see an exhibition about Chinese culture, Id like to recommend one to you.The exhibition of Chinese folk arts and crafts is now on at the Capital Museum and will last until April 30th with free admission. Artists from
70、 all over the country bring their masterpieces: Nianhua paintings from Tianjin, kites from Weifang, paper-cuts from Shaanxi, and so on.I strongly suggest you visit this exhibition, for it will totally immerse you in Chinese culture. You will have a great chance to watch the artists create their work
71、s up close. Moreover, there is even a hands-on area for you to make your own art.Does this exhibition appeal to you? If you are interested, log onto the museums official website to make a reservation. You wont be disappointed, I promise!Yours,Li HuaDear Jim,Im delighted to receive your e-mail. Knowi
72、ng you have a strong passion for exhibitions about Chinese culture, Id like to recommend one to you.The exhibition of Chinese folk arts and crafts is now on at the Capital Museum and will last until April 30th with free admission. Artists from all over the country bring their masterpieces: Nianhua p
73、aintings from Tianjin, kites from Weifang, paper-cuts from Shaanxi, and so on.I strongly suggest you visit this exhibition, for it will totally immerse you in Chinese culture. You will have a great chance to watch the artists create their works up close. Moreover, there is even a hands-on area for you to make your own art.Hope it helps! Please drop me a line to let me know your decision at your early convenience and feel for free to contact to me if you have further questions. Looking forward to your response.Yours,Li Hua
