1、云南省曲靖市第一中学2020届高三英语第二次模拟考试试题 （本试卷分为第卷和卷两部分，满分120分。考试时间100分钟）第I卷（选择题，共70分）第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共l 5小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A Four Bookstores Worth Visiting Around the World Word on the WaterLondon, EnglandThis floating bookstore in the Regents Canal is known as The London
2、 Bookbarge. Formerly mobile, it has now found a permanent home where visitors can browse all year round, warm themselves up by a wood-burning fire in the winter and enjoy the performances of music and poetry on the rooftop stage in the summer.+44 7976886982, EL Ateneo Grand SplendidBuenos Aires, Arg
3、entinaThis theater-turned-cinema-turned-bookstore is an example of the connection between the performing arts and books. It preserves the traditional ceiling and special curtains of the former theater and books line the walls, including where the audience once sat in box seats.+54 1148136052, Kay Cr
4、addock Antiquarian BooksellerMelbourne, AustraliaThis shop sells only antique and second-hand books. Visitors can search for the strange collection of owl figurines (猫头鹰雕像) scattered throughout or they can check out the shelves to find classics，such as a collection by Jane Austen printed in 1833 sel
5、ling for 15, 000. +61 (0)396548506, Zhongshuge BookstoreHangzhou, ChinaEach location of this Chinese bookstore chain is architecturally unique, but the location in Hangzhou stands out. Stairs and seats built into round bookshelves combined with mirrored ceilings give the optical illusion (视觉幻象) of c
6、ountless books. Other optical illusions include a tunnel of books and what appears to be a long roller coaster of books in the childrens book room.+86 057188003279, 1. To appreciate poetry shows, youll dial_.A. +54 1148136052 B. +44 7976886982C. +61 (0)396548506 D. +86 0571880032792. Which of the fo
7、llowing once had different functions?A. Word on the Water. B. Zhongshuge Bookstore.C. EL Ateneo Grand Splendid. D. Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller.3. What is the Chinese bookstore mentioned above famous for?A. Its special designs. B. Its floating locations.C. Its performing arts. D. Its second-h
8、and classics.BDear Jack,I remember the moment it truly hit me that your autism(自闭症) lasted forever. I had already mentally planned our trips up north with the boys. I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you like Grandpa did with me.When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it wa
9、s real. I spent some time being sad. Now you are 8. You still have no words. We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were a baby. But Im learning thats OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even if they werent the things I originally expected.You ha
10、ve taught me to be patient. You have taught me that its OK to be different and to be sad when life doesnt go as planned. You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and fight for what is right. Stand up and say this is wrong, and encourage others to stand up for you and say the sam
11、e.My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you. Be the voice you dont have, and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in. I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them. Before you were born, I was so caught up
12、 in my own world that I probably wouldnt have even noticed. Now, I see things differently. I notice. You did that for me. And hope my example will do that for others. Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice. And honestly, we dont know if we ever will. I promise you I will spend m
13、y life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.4. To whom is the text written? A. The authors son. B. The authors wife. C. The authors father. D. The authors friend.5. What can be learned about the author? A. Hes at a loss what to do to help Jack. B. Hes to blame for Jack s present con
14、dition. C. He has changed his attitude to the disabled. D. He hasnt accepted the reality up to now.6. How does the author sound in the text? A. Sympathetic. B. Caring.C. Regretful. D. Indifferent.7. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A. Science. B. Entertainment.C. Sports. D. Relati
15、onship.CThe TV series, The Longest Day in Changan, which was shown on Chinese online platforms last summer became a hit soon. Since then, it has been shown on partnering streaming platforms and TV networks abroad. Some websites overseas also offered the program to their users paying for it the first
16、 time a Chinese series was broadcast as paid content abroad.I was amazed by the overseas audiences love for this show, Cao Dun, director of The Longest Day in Changan, told Bejing Review. I was worried that they wouldnt understand the complex political structure of the Tang dynasty. But in reality t
17、he show is prompting foreign audiences to research Tang dynastys history to better understand the plot. The unique culture in ancient China is not a barrier but a bridge to connect with foreign audiences. In the TV series, every figure is given enough space to flesh out his or her character. Telling
18、 stories of ordinary Chinese people that resonate(引起共鸣) with the audience might be the way to communicate with the world. The success of the TV series shows that beauty is a universal language crossing borders, he told Beijing Review.His ambition is to distinguish Chinese dramas from the TV shows in
19、 the rest of the world. The TV series is a step in my plan to tell Chinese stories to the world, Cao said. After describing the impressive beauty of the Tang dynasty, I am looking for several plays that tell stories of todays China. I dont want to copy any countrys production. Chinese dramas have to
20、 be built on our rich culture and Chinese peoples everyday life, Cao added.8. What do we know about the TV series?A. It was put on overseas, when first released. B. It can be appreciated for free. C. It is about the development of the Tang dynasty. D. It was very popular once it was shown.9. What do
21、es the underlined word prompting in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Requiring. B. Reminding. C. Encouraging. D. Informing.10. What made the TV series a success? A. Stories of ordinary people. B. Recognition of beauty. C. Diversity of Chinese culture. D. Personalities of every figure.11. What is Cao Du
22、ns ambition? A. To tell Chinese stories to the world. B. To make a successful TV series. C. To show Chinas different nationalities. D. To learn the ancient political structure.DVery few animals except dolphins, chimpanzees (黑猩猩)，and elephants have ever passed the mirror test for self-recognition. Sc
23、ientists believe they have found a fish able recognize itself in a mirror. The result is surprising because this ability is usually only found in animals with bigger brains. Even humans dont usually pass the mirror test until they are about a year and a half old.To test the wrasse (隆头鱼), a small fis
24、h in the sea, scientists put each wrasse in a tank with a mirror. They gave the fish a chance to get used to the mirror and watched their reactions. At first, the wrasses challenged the other fish by swimming up to the mirror and fighting them with the mouth. But soon the wrasses seemed to understan
25、d that something funny was happening. They began to swim toward the mirror upside down or in other unusual ways. It was like they were testing whether the fish in the mirror were really themselves. Once the wrasses seemed used to the mirror, the scientists gave the wrasses a mark by putting the fish
26、 to sleep and injecting something under their skin. Some of the fish got a brown mark. Other fish got a clear mark that didnt have a color and couldnt be seen in a mirror.After looking in the mirror, the wrasses with the brown marks would rub the area with the mark against the sand in the bottom of
27、the tank. Then they would go back and look in the mirror again, as if checking if the mark was still there. But when wrasses with brown marks were put in tanks without mirrors, they didnt try to rub their marks away. And wrasses with clear marks didnt either, even when they could see themselves in t
28、he mirror. The unexpected results are making some people look hard for other ways to explain how the wrasses reacted. So even though the wrasses seem to have passed the mirror test, the scientists will need some time to reflect on exactly what that means.12. Why do the scientists feel surprised abou
29、t the result?A. The fish has a big brain.B. Elephants failed to pass the mirror test.C. Chimpanzees are as clever as dolphins.D. The fish succeeded in passing the mirror test.13. What did the scientists take notice of about the wrasses at first? A. They swam in unusual ways.B. They were unaware of t
30、hemselves in the mirror.C. They thought the mirror interesting.D. They wanted to challenge themselves.14. How did the fish with brown marks react in the mirror test?A. They would rub the area with the mark against sand.B. They would pay no attention to marks.C. They would rest in the bottom of the t
31、ank.D. They would swim upside down to the mirror.15. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Why Are Fish Smarter than Expected?B. Do Colors Affect the Experiment?C. How Is the Mirror Test Conducted?D. Can Fish Recognize Themselves in the Mirror?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入空白处的最佳选
32、项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where theres a cellphone signal. 16 . Could that be you? Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.Know where not to use your phone. 17 , so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, l
33、ibraries and movie theaters. Turn your phone off if necessary. Dont talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you dont have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. 18 .Dont
34、use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If youre waiting for an important call, let the person youre with know beforehand (事先) that youre expecting a call that youll need to take. 19 . If you have to, step away but dont stay away any longer than a bathroom break. 20
35、 .When youre in an enclosed space, or you cant put yourself 10 feet out of everyones way, its inappropriate to talk but its potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But youd better not text while doing anything requires you to be focused.A. Learn to textB. Focus on your messagesC. S
36、ome places are inappropriate for cellphone usageD. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friendsE. Try not to hold a phone conversation at tableF. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around youG. Most people who are impolite dont even realize what theyre doing第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分4
37、5分）第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When Pan Ruibin set up Panwallzer in 2010, he went against the trend of leaving the hometown to work in a big city for a large company. Pan 21 the job as a Japanese translator, returned to his home village and turned his hobby of
38、 knitting（针织）into a(n) 22 . My dream is to build a first-class brand like Chanel, and that is the 23 of Panwallzer, said Pan. 24 for its designs and handmade sweaters, Panwallzer has done well on its way to 25 .Despite doubts about whether people would still 26 handmade sweaters when machine-made on
39、es are easier to produce and cheaper, Pan 27 his business idea. The customers I met online 28 me, but my major motivation（动力）was my 29 for saving the handmade knitwear industry.Pan 30 his talent for knitting from the age of 6. He was taught by his mother, and 31 his skills by entering knitting 32 an
40、d won several times. By the time he was 10, he could knit a sweater as 33 as the middle-aged women in his village.Pan 34 some villagers to help him make the sweaters. The number of 35 grew from 7 in 2010 to 60 this year. Pan has no intention of 36 for mass production, even though new orders are floo
41、ding into Panwallzer 37 due to its popularity on social media.He believes producing a superior product is the 38 way to keep steady growth. Pan wants to 39 a customized（定制的）service through his sweater designs. People buy your sweater not only because it is 40 but also because it is stylish, he said.
42、21. A. gotB. quitC. changedD. started22. A. habitB. needC. businessD. adventure 23. A. chanceB. reputationC. principleD. goal24. A. ResponsibleB. FamousC. EagerD. Cheerful25. A. successB. freedomC. knowledgeD. happiness26. A. exchangeB. buyC. rememberD. collect27. A. gave upB. thought aboutC. kept o
43、ffD. stuck to28. A. ledB. attractedC. encouragedD. forced29. A. planB. enthusiasmC. preparationD. secret30. A. showedB. testedC. hidD. ignored31. A. sharedB. discoveredC. explainedD. improved32. A. ceremoniesB. meetingsC. competitionsD. parties33. A. wellB. usuallyC. hardD. carefully34. A. orderedB.
44、 requiredC. hiredD. begged35. A. companiesB. machinesC. customersD. employees36. A. keeping upB. speeding upC. slowing downD. holding down37. A. roughlyB. totallyC. mainlyD. slightly38. A. rightB. conventionalC. abstractD. amazing39. A. enjoyB. chooseC. judgeD. offer40. A. handmadeB. expensiveC. che
45、apD. machine-made第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。David Katz was upset by all the plastic going into the ocean. To help solve the problem, he had a 41 （create）idea to treat plastic like money. Mr. Katz calls his idea the plastic Bank. The goal of the Plastic Bank is to use pla
46、stic to help people solve the problems 42 （gradual）. The Plastic Bank adds a value to plastic waste by paying people to recycle it.The program began in 2015 in Haiti, a poor island nation with many 43 （problem）of waste plastic. The Plastic Bank has 30 markets in Haiti. At the Plastic Bank markets, p
47、eople can exchange the plastic theyve collected for 44 they need. The Plastic Bank markets sell lots of things that local people need. The stores also allow plastic collectors to use the money they earn to pay 45 health care or school.To make sure that the plastic 46 （recycle）, the Plastic Bank work
48、s with partners, who agree 47 （use）the plastic that is collected. When customers buy these products, which are labeled Social Plastic, they know that they are both helping people in other parts of the world 48 keeping plastic out of the ocean. So far, the Plastic Bank 49 （keep） about 7 million pound
49、s of plastic out of the ocean. It makes a great 50 （contribute）to the ocean.第三部分写作（共两节，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。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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一词；2.只允许修改10处，多
50、者（从第11处起)不计分。At lunch in the first day of my high school, I saw a girl sit alone. I decided to sit with her and we had pleasant chat. Late, we became close friends in the following three years. One day, he shared something touching with me. Do you remember the day when you come over and sat next to
51、me, wearing a big smile? she asked me. I wanted you to know how much special you were. I was disappointing at that time, but your smile made my day, she added.I cant help smile each time I think of the scene, that shows me that a simple act of kindness can change lives greatly.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是新华中
52、学的学生会主席李华，你校学生会应英国Westminster School邀请，下星期将到该校进行交流访问，向该校学生介绍中国传统文化。请你给该校联系人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，信的要点如下：（1）感谢对方的邀请；（2）询问食宿、活动安排和说明要介绍的传统文化内容；（3）祝愿交流活动成功。注意：（1）词数100左右；（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；（3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：食宿 accommodationDear Mr. Smith,I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua Middle Schoo
53、l._Thank you for your attention! Best wishes! Yours,Li Hua曲靖市第一中学2020届高三第二次模拟考试英 语（参考答案）第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，共l 5小题；每小题2分，满分40分) 15 BCAAC 610 BDDCB 1115 ADBAD 1620 GCFEA第二部分 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)2125 BCDBA 2630 BDCBA 3135 DCACD 3640 BCADA第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）41creative 42gradually 43problems 44what 45for 46i
54、s recycled 47to use 48and 49has kept 50contribution第一节：改错At lunch in the first day of my high school, I saw a girl sit alone. I decided to sit with her and on sittingwe had pleasant chat. Late, we became close friends in the following three years. One day, he a Later sheshared something touching wit
55、h me. Do you remember the day when you come over and sat next came to me, wearing a big smile? she asked me. I wanted you to know how much special you were; I 去掉muchwas disappointing at that time, but your smile made my day, she added. disappointedI cant help smile each time I think of the scene, th
56、at shows me that simple act of kindness can smiling which change lives greatly.第二节： 作文范文Dear Mr. Smith, I am Li Hua, chairman of the Student Union of Xin Hua Middle School. Thank you for inviting us to visit your school next week, for which we do feel honored. Now I am writing for more detailed info
57、rmation. Since it will be our first trip to Britain, we would like to know details about our accommodation arrangement. If possible, we prefer to live in host families to experience British culture. Besides, could you please e-mail our schedule to me at your convenience? Finally, in terms of Chinese
58、 traditional culture, considering that there is growing interest in Tang Poems, we plan to introduce this great cultural treasure. For better interaction, fellow students of your school can prepare some relative questions beforehand. Id appreciate it if you could give us an early reply. Wish our interaction activity a great success! Thank you for your attention! Best wishes! Yours, Li Hua
