1、广东省揭阳市揭西县河婆中学2020届高三英语下学期专项训练试题（五） 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFOUR GREAT EVENTSNEW TO SYDNEY24th AugustUniversity of Technology SydneyWhat is the mysterious(神秘的)universe made of? How to make sense of time? Anyone interested in questions like these, w
2、hatever your age or background, is welcome to join our six experts on a mind-expanding trip through some of the biggest questions in physics.NEW TO BOSTON7 th SeptemberDistrict Hall, BostonYou have one of the most complex and unbelievable objects in the known universe: the human brain. How does a br
3、ain of 1.4 kilogram allow you to sense, understand and change the world? How does it support thought, memory and consciousness(意识)? What is intelligence and how does it change as we grow older? Welcome to join our six experts who will answer these questions and more. NEW SCIENTIST LIVE10th-13th Octo
4、berExCeL, LondonNew Scientist Live is an exciting festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and why it matters. More than 120 speakers and 140 exhibitors come together in one place to create an extremely great atmosphere and energy, filled with inspiring talks, creative di
5、scoveries, interactive(互动式的)experiences, workshops and performances.NEW TO LEEDS14th SeptemberRoyal Armouries Museum, LeedsWhy is 95% of the universe not seen? What exactly is this dark matter and dark energy? What happens inside black holes? What is the future for life elsewhere in the universe? An
6、yone interested in physics is welcome to us. Whether youre a scientist or a student, this event offers the chance to learn directly from the experts at our one-day master class.21. Where should you go to explore the mysteries of the brain?A. ExCeL, London. B. District Hall, Boston.C. University of T
7、echnology Sydney. D. Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.22. How can you benefit from NEW TO LEEDS?A. By learning about physics directly at a class.B. By mastering the knowledge about speeches.C. By taking a mind-expanding trip for three days.D. By showing creative discoveries on the universe.23. What do
8、the four events have in common?A. They last for one day. B. They have six experts.C. They focus on the future. D. They are related to science.BSpanish athlete Antonio De la Rosa took 76 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. He did it alone on a specially designed 24-foot stand-up paddleboard named the Oc
9、ean Defender.De la Rosa completed the 2,951-mile trip from San Francisco to Oahu, Hawaii, in late August after setting out in early June. “SAVE the OCEAN, the side of his paddleboard reads. “NO plastics, NO nets, RECYCLE. And along the way, he saw plastic at every turn, some of which may have been p
10、art of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.I keep seeing every day some plastic packaging and remains of fishing nets, he wrote on a translated Facebook post. “Although its not much, there is no day on which I dont spot some plastic floating. We need to change things as soon as possible and try not to r
11、eturn waste to the ocean.”De la Rosa posted daily Facebook updates and videos that he shot on a GoPro camera. He shared everything from his physical struggles with sunburn and wind to his successful attempts at fishing.Because he didnt have a support vehicle following on his trip, he packed food, a
12、desalination(海水淡化)system for drinking water, and other necessities to last for his entire journey.His vessel (船)was a combination of a paddleboard and a small boat. It had a small watertight room for sleeping and storage, and weighed 1,543 pounds. Solar panels kept his GPS, satellite phone and route
13、r(路由器)charged. He said that on a good-weather day, he paddled about 40 or 50 miles. But if the current(水流)was strong, he maybe only went 10 miles.De la Rosa says he was the first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a stand-up paddleboard. But this isnt his first travel. He also raced across the Atl
14、antic Ocean in a rowing vessel alone and canoed across the Canary Islands. “Every year I think, OK. What will I do next year? I love this kind of life, he said.24. What is De la Rosas purpose of traveling across the Pacific Ocean?A. To appeal to people to stop polluting it. B. To seek a sense of exc
15、itement in the ocean.C. To encourage people to appreciate its beauty. D. To conduct research into its present situation.25. How did De la Rosa deal with what he saw on the trip?A. He kept track of it secretly. B. He took it away with his boat.C. He shared it with people online. D. He had others take
16、 pictures of it.26. What can be learned about De la Rosas vessel?A. It was powered by solar energy. B. It was not equipped with any engine.C. It hardly traveled very smoothly. D. It got support from another vehicle.27. Which of the following words best describes De la Rosa as an athlete?A. Optimisti
17、c. B. Confident. C. Adventurous. D. Demanding.CRussias Soyuz spacecraft, which has been transporting all astronauts to and from the International Space Station(ISS) since 2011, typically carries a crew of three. However, the MS-14 capsule launched (发射)from a Russian spaceport in southern Kazakhstan
18、on August 22,2019, had just one passengera human-like robot named Skybot F-850.The robot is the latest version of Russias FEDOR robots, which were initially designed to help with search and rescue efforts. Skybot is good at many human skills, including driving a car, having short conversations, and
19、even telling jokes. But since it lacks some special skills, the spacecraft to the ISS was piloted from the ground by scientists from Russias space agency, Roscosmos.The six-foot-tall, 350-pound robot had another important task while on board. Without risking the lives of human astronauts, it helped
20、Roscosmos researchers test the safety and flight experience of the new Soyuz-2.1, a carrier rocket, which carried the spacecraft into orbit. The feedback(反馈)will be important in determining if the rocket is safe to transport future human crews to space.Though the launch into orbit went smoothly, Sky
21、bots arrival at the ISS was delayed by three days, from August 24 to August 27. The delay didnt seem to bother the robot, which announced its arrival? “Sorry about the delay. Met with traffic. Ready to work now.”Skybots two-week task is largely a test to measure its ability to work effectively in mi
22、crogravity, and includes simple tasks like using tools. If all goes well, Russia hopes to send more advanced versions of the FEDOR robots to help astronauts with special tasks.Earlier this year, the US space agency launched two little robots called Astrobees to help astronauts with daily chores, lik
23、e finding lost pieces of equipment. Meanwhile, the European Space Agencys social AI-powered CIMON spent a year assisting astronauts, before returning to Earth on August 27, 2019.28. What is Skybot F-850 unable to do?A. Drive a vehicle like humans. B. Conduct short conversations.C. Say something funn
24、y to people. D. Pilot the spacecraft to the ISS.29. How long did it take Skybot F-850 to fly to the ISS?A. Two days. B. Three days. C. Five days. D. Fourteen days.30. We infer from the text that Skybot .A. is bound to take the place of human crewsB. isnt the first robot to help at the space stationC
25、. worked with three other robots to assist astronautsD. was launched to measure its security and flexibility31. Where is the text most likely from?A. A science experiment. B. A news report.C. A technology guidebook. D. A research paper.DArtists are continually trying to find creative ways to show th
26、eir talent. Some, like Iris Scott, paint with their bare fingers. Now Turkish artist Garip Ay has become well-known worldwide by adopting Ebru, an ancient technique that allows him to create amazing paintings on water.Believed to have originated in Central Asia in the 13th century, Ebru made its way
27、 to Turkey by the 16th century, where it was perfected. The art form remains popular in Turkey, with many painters using the technique to create attractive pieces, coveted by both collectors and tourists.Ebru artists begin by adding some gum to water to help increase the waters viscosity(黏 度)and pre
28、vent it from mixing with the paint. The solution (溶液)is then poured into a wooden container with the same dimensions as the solid surface on which the painting will finally rest. To keep the colors afloat, and improve their ability to spread across the waters surface, some drops of ox bile(胆汁)are mi
29、xed in with each color.To create the paintings, the artists first splash(泼洒)the paints on the water using brushes made with horsehair. They then use droppers(滴管)to carefully shape the colors and create the perfect designs. When complete，, an absorbent surface, such as paper, is carefully placed on t
30、op to get the painting. Once dry, the artwork is flattened and polished by hand.Ebru was initially used for book covers or to decorate the inside pages with wildly colorful papers. However, artists like Ay have added a modern twist by using absorbent fabrics, glass, and wood as solid surfaces.Though
31、 Ay has created several amazing paintings since he began using Ebru in 2007, the most famous is his 2016 recreation of Vincent Van Goghs Starry Night. Those seeking a more modern Ebru creation is pleased to know that in 2017. The artist also painted characters from the popular Netflix series, Strang
32、er Things.32. What does the underline word coveted in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Produced. B. Impressed. C. Desired. D. Learned.33. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The preparations for creating Ebru paintings.B. How to mix up water and a variety of colors.C. The whole process of creati
33、ng Ebru paintings.D. How to spread paints across the waters surface.34. What role does Garip Ay play in Ebru?A. He adds a traditional twist to it. B. He discovers it in Starry Night.C. He comes up with it and spreads it. D. He makes some improvements on it.35. What is the best title for the text?A.
34、Great Artists Create a Lot of Unique PaintingsB. A Turkish Artist Is Famous for His PaintingsC. Painting on Water Becomes Possible EventuallyD. An Ancient Technique Is Used to Paint on Water 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项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Caring for a loved one can be stressful, and th
35、at stress can have great influence on a caregivers personal health and well-being(幸福). Its necessary for a caregiver to know about his/her discomfort. 36 Its the kind of tiredness you cant fix with a single good nights sleep and its often the result of long-term? unchecked stress.Caregiving burnout
36、looks different in different people. But generally, caregivers with burnout might feel very tired and feel uninterested in communicating with people or activities they used to enjoy. 37 If youre worried youre burnt out, be honest about it with yourself and others. 38 When youre talking to someone ab
37、out your burnout, tell how youre feeling and what you suspect is the driving force behind it. Whats more, do avoid blame. After all, the reality might be more complex. 39 When you write out your to-do list or look at your calendar, think about what tasks you really need to do on your own and what yo
38、u can let go of. Keep it in mind that asking for support isnt failure. Moreover, you can participate in a caregiver support group so that you can get a chance to talk through some of the challenges youre experiencing. 40 Most importantly, do take good care of yourself so that you can take care of th
39、e patient.A. Talk to yourself to know about caregiving burnout and get rid of it.B. Meanwhile you can learn from others who are facing similar struggles.C. To avoid caregiving burnout, dont force yourself to do everything yourself.D. The sooner you admit it and ask for support, the sooner you start
40、to recover.E. Caregivers can focus so much on their loved one that they have no self-care time.F. At its extreme, burnout can also leave caregivers unfriendly to the person they care for.G. Caregiving burnout is a caregivers getting physically, mentally and emotionally(感情上) tired.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分4
41、5分)第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)If you could have any three things? what would you want? Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate 41 asking this question at nursing homes in the Harrison, Arkansas, where she lives. Even more 42 , she then tries to make the residents(居民的)wishes come true.Ruby Kate has long been 43
42、 to older people. Her mother, Amanda Chitsey, is a nurse who works at nursing homes in northwest Arkansas, and Ruby Kate often 44 her. “Ive never found them 45 , so I am able to just go up to them and ask what three things they want, she says.Last May, Ruby Kate 46 a resident named Pearl was staring
43、 out a window. She seemed 47 . “What are you looking at? Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said she was watching her dog being led away by its new 48 Pearl didnt know when shed see her dog 49 .Ruby Kate and Amanda Chitsey 50 and discovered that the nursing home didnt allow residents to have dogs and Pearl coul
44、dnt 51 to pay anyone to look after hers. They also learned that many nursing home residents even had no money for the 52 luxuries(奢侈品). So Ruby Kate got a(n) 53 to do something about it.And she decided to take action. She 54 by asking residents what three things they wanted most. Amanda Chitsey 55 t
45、hat people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldnt be able to 56 To her relief, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonalds fries, pants and the like.Using their own money, Ruby Kate and Amanda Chitsey granted(准予)the 57 of about 100 people. Then they started asking for 58 .The good p
46、eople of Harrison 59 so enthusiastically, and Amanda Chitsey set up a GoFundMe page, hoping to collect $ 5,000. Ruby Kate and Amanda Chitsey hit their 60 in a month. With the money, they were able to do more things.41. A. admits B. loves C. allows D. appreciates42. A. instantly B. shockingly C. amaz
47、ingly D. gradually43. A. close B. important C. equal D. polite44. A. assesses B. approaches C. defends D. follows45. A. pitiful B. scary C. dirty D. unhealthy46. A. proved B. sensed C. noticed D. stated47. A. tired B. sad C. regretful D. disappointed48. A. neighbor B. nurse C. owner D. seller49. A.
48、too B. soon C. instead D. again50. A. asked around B. spoke up C. hung out D. stopped by51. A. afford B. choose C. plan D. determine52. A. greenest B. ugliest C. smartest D. smallest53. A. agreement B. permission C. urge D. chance54. A. managed B. started C. continued D. insisted55. A. believed B. e
49、xpected C. doubted D. worried56. A. provide B. accept C. handle D. tolerate57. A. promises B. wishes C. orders D. challenges58. A. supplies B. suggestions C. donations D. shelters59. A. responded B. functioned C. sought D. performed60. A. destination B. center C. schedule D. target第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，
50、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。I wasnt a skinny kid, but that didnt stop me from dreaming of being a fashion model. I used to admire my mothers 61 (beauty) modeling pictures and dream “what if and “one day for myself.Years later, as a young woman, I came across an advertisement 62 (look) for
51、plus-size models for a fashion show at a nearby department store. I went. I wore clothes I never thought I 63 (wear) and walked up and down the center aisle(过道) 64 (attract)shoppers. My dream became a 65 (real) and I told myself, “You can do this!I joined a plus-size modeling agency and followed the
52、 dream I had had since I was a young girl. I never realized it could have an effect on anyone outside of myself until one day, 66 I worked on the beach. While I was doing a photo shoot, I saw a young and plus-size girl who was watching from the sidelines. She turned 67 her mom, excited, “Mommy, I ca
53、n be a plus-size model!”It was then 68 I realized my confidence in my size showed others that they, too, could be confident and do whatever they wanted to do in life.Therefore, I want to tell all of you that being plus-size just 69 (mean) appreciating and loving 70 (you) so much that you are confide
54、nt to be what you want to be!第四部分 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一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。When stick in traffic, I noticed
55、the woman in the car next to me crying. Alone in her car, she was kept wiping her tears and struggled to caught her breath. Honest speaking, I didnt mean to stare, and I could hardly look away. As she pulled her car ahead of me, I could still see her crying for quite a few minute. When it was my tur
56、n to drive up beside her, I managed to get her attention by waving a little toy pig in car and smiled at her. She gave me the smile, too. At that moment, traffic cleared up and we drive off.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华，你班来自英国的交换生Julie因为在学校举行的中国古代诗歌朗诵比赛中表现欠佳而心情沮丧。请你就此事给她写一封邮件，内容包括：1.表示安慰；2.帮其分析原因并给予鼓励。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：中国古代诗歌朗诵比赛the Ancient Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest 揭西县河婆中学高三英语科测练卷五-答案