1、河北省唐山市2020届高三英语下学期第二次模拟考试试题注意事项：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。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟 的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话
2、后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What is the man doing?A. Cooking dinner. B. Playing basketball. C. Watching a game.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the barbers.B. At the tailors.C. At the butchers.3.How will the man come back?A. By air.B. By train.C. By ship.4.What is the
3、 man complaining about?A. The weather forecast.B. The bad weather.C. The useless umbrella.5.What day is it today?A. Thursday.B. Wednesday.C. Tuesday.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题 中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。 听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听 完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6
4、段材料，回答第6至7题。6.What did the man do yesterday?A.He met his friends.B.He bought some vases.C.He sent some postcards.7.Who will the man send postcards to?A. Himself.B. His girlfriend.C. His sister.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What are the two speakers talking about?A.Sophias working performance.B.Sophias new frien
5、ds from work.C.Sophias relationship with the woman.9.How is the woman feeling now?A. Ashamed.B. Disappointed.C. Excited.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What did the woman want to do at first?A. Visit her mother. B. Refuse a job offer. C. Resign from work.11 。. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Take an a
6、bsence leave.B. Change her job.C. Hire a care worker.12.Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Boss and employee.C. Teacher and student.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.On which side of the road should people ride in the mans country?A. Right.B. Left.c. Either.14.Why do
7、 people in Cambridge like riding bikes?A.Cycling is safe.B.Cycling is fashionable.C.Cycling is convenient.15.What is a cyclist of 12 required to do in Cambridge?A. Wear a helmet. B. Flash two lights. C. Pass the traffic test.16.What may happen to the bikes left casually?A. Theyll be destroyed. B. Th
8、eyll be stolen. C. Theyll be locked. 听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。17.Who is Emile Ratelbrant?A. A television host. B. A legal adviser.C. A bank clerk.18. When was Ratelbrant actually born?A. In 1989.B. In 1969.C. In 1949.19.Why did Ratelbrant submit such a legal demand to court?A.To draw peoples attention.B.To
9、 be free of discrimination.C.To save money for the government.20.How does Ratelbrant feel about the possible result of his demand?A. Hopeless.B. Confident.C. Uncertain.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选 出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhile there is a slight chance that you t
10、ouch down on the surface of the moon, there are some places you can visit that are tied to the Apollo 11.The U.S. Space & Rocket Center; Huntsville, AlabamaCreating the Saturn V rocket that drove the crew of the Apollo 11 was the responsibility of a team of engineers in Huntsville. At the U.S. Space
11、 & Rocket Center, you can explore dozens of interactive exhibits, including “Space Craze ”，a look at the publics strong interest in all things related to space through the pop culture.Meteor Crater, Flagstaff, ArizonaArmstrong and his fellow were trained for moon exploration at a variety of places,
12、including Meteor Crater, one of the most perfectly preserved impact craters （陨石坑）on the planet. Today the Meteor Crater Visitor Center includes the 4-D ride “Collision Experience and breathtaking tours around the edge of the crater itself.The Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FloridaEvery Apollo
13、 mission （任务）was started from the Kennedy Space Center, which remains an active launch （发射）site. Bus tours visit mission-critical areas of Kennedy Space Center and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, which houses a complete Saturn V rocket and a moon rock you can touch. Come during a scheduled launch, and y
14、ou can purchase a special viewing package getting you a clear view of the launch.Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Houston, TexasIts here that every aspect of the Apollo 11 mission was monitored. Now fully repaired, the control center is open to tour via the official visitors center. Space Center Hous
15、ton. View astronaut training equipment and the largest collection of moon rocks.21.In which place are you required to tour in a bus?A. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center.B. Meteor Crater.C. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.D. The Kennedy Space Center.22.What can we learn about Meteor Crater?A.It houses a
16、complete Saturn V rocket and a moon rock.B.It is one of the training places for astronauts of Apollo 11.C.It allows one to view the largest collection of moon rocks.D.It provides doze ns of interactive exhibits for visitors to explore.23.What can you do in Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center?A. Touch a m
17、oon rock.B. Enjoy the 4-D ride.C. See astronaut training equipment.D. View a rocket launch.BA few weeks ago, I picked up my 14-year-old daughter and her friend from dance class. The two girls chatted happily until I reached her friends house. And then 1 began the drive home and my daughter, who had
18、been talking nonstop a minute before, went completely silent. I assumed she was lost in thought.When I came to a stoplight, I looked in the mirror. My daughter wasnt looking out of the window or staring into space she was on her phone. I felt my anger rise.Get off your phone. That s rude. You make m
19、e feel like an Uber driver. I shouted.But Im texting friends about biology homework! she said.“That can wait.” I was mad and she was angry.Back home, she disappeared into her room, and I thought about how I was still trying to take control of my daughters growing independence, which was fruitless.Th
20、e next day I was thinking about my outburst when a parenting program on TV caught my eye, in which the hosts interviewed Dr. Ken Ginsburg, the author of a famous parenting book. It completely changed my attitude.Ginsburg said. Why are our teens pushing us away? Its not because they hate us its becau
21、se they love us so much and yet they know they have to become independent. So this is a process of figuring out how to push away the things they love the most. It is crazy to fly from a comfortable nest, so teens get ready for it by temporarily pushing their parents away.I need to honor her independ
22、ence and create space for both of us to face this monumental developmental challenge as teammates, not adversaries（(对手).24.What made the writer mad?A.She served as an Uber driver.B.The two girls were chatting happily.C.Her daughter was playing with the phone.D.Her daughter forgot her biology homewor
23、k.25.What do we know about the daughter?A.She is being under her mothers control.B.She is on the way to being independent.C. She enjoys making friends using social media.D. She hates making conversation with her mom.26.Which of the following best describes the mother?A. Open-minded.B. Hardworking.C.
24、 Inspiring.D. weak-willed.27.What is the passage mainly about?A.I was pushed away by my teenaged daughter.B.Life of a teenager is moving at its own slow pace.C.Parents completely rely on parenting experts to educate children.D.My relationship with my daughter was improved by a suggestion.COver a fou
25、r-year period, Swiss researchers have developed a machine that can keep human livers （肝）alive outside of the body for one week.Livers are among the most commonly transplanted （移植）human organs. Current technology can only keep human livers alive for up to 24 hours. It is reported that, in 2017, about
26、 8.000 liver transplants were performed in the U.S., of which 360 used livers from living givers In addition, about 11,500 people were registered on a waiting list to receive a liver transplant. Keeping livers alive and functioning for longer periods could greatly improve the chances of survival for
27、 patients.The researchers say the purpose of their “Liver4Life machine is to perform what they call liver perfusion （灌注）operations outside of the human body. Perfusion is the process by which blood or other liquids are pumped through organs and tissue. The machine keeps the liver at the right temper
28、ature and moves it in a way that would be natural in the body. Using a pump to fill the liver with blood acting like a human heart, the machine also provides oxygen to the organ, controls red blood cell levels and removes waste.The research team began their experiments with livers from pigs. After r
29、epeated testing and engineering development, they succeeded in getting the pig livers to survive for seven days with support only provided from the Liver4Life machine. They also discovered the system can work to repair damaged livers. The team is now planning its next step to transplant machine-trea
30、ted organs into patients.Pierre-Alain Clavien. leader of the research said in a statement. “This technology will greatly increase the number of livers available for transplant, improving the chances of survival for patients. The success of this unique machine opens the way for many new applications
31、in transplantation and cancer medicine.28.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A.Introduce a brand new topic for discussion.B.Provide some latest data about present liver transplants.C.Show the urgency of tech improvement in liver transplants.D.Remind readers concerned of the importance
32、of a healthy liver.29.What does the underlined word it in paragraph 3 refer to?A. The machine.B. The liver.C. The temperature.D. The tissue.30.What can we learn about the Liver4Life machine?A.It is among the most commonly used machines for liver transplants.B.It is aimed to carry out liver perfusion
33、 operations in the human body.C.It can perform several functions to keep the liver working normally.D.It can be used to keep the pig livers alive for more than one week.31.Where is this text most likely from?A. A biology textbook.B. A first aid brochure.C. A social web page.D. A health magazine.DWe
34、know them when we see them: The TV shows and movies we love, even though we just know theyre bad. The worthless books we simply cant put down.Yes, these are our guilty pleasures - what some people consider the junk food in our media diets. But if we enjoy them, why should we feel guilty? As it turns
35、 out, these so-called guilty pleasures can actually be good for us, so long as theyre enjoyed in moderation （适度）.According to Robin Nabi. a professor at the University of California, a guilty pleasure is something that we enjoy, but we know were either not supposed to like, or that liking it says so
36、mething negative about us.Studies suggest that guilty pleasures can bring back some psychological resources. Besides, giving ourselves permission to enjoy downtime is also an important part of self-pity, which is an effective way of fighting anxiety and sadness. Perhaps the most important value of a
37、 guilty pleasure is the bond it can create between people.If thats true, why do guilty pleasures get such a bad reputation? Actually, its not the indulgences （纵容）themselves, but the attitudes we take when talking about them. We have the cultural value of media consumption being instructive, and that
38、 what we do should be about growing and achieving, Dr. Nabi said. We dont focus as much on refreshment and enjoyment, and these are such important aspects of being a human being.”Feeling guilty about activities we enjoy can diminish the benefits they offer us. But removing unnecessary embarrassment
39、about our interests can enrich our social lives, which is why its time to get rid of guilty pleasure1 from our vocabulary.While guilty pleasures benefit us in some cases, they can also push us to indulge in behaviors we feel guilty about. Therefore, its best to follow the age-old advice our parents
40、taught us: Everything in moderation.32.Which of the following might make us feel guilty pleasure?A.Eating an entire bag of chips in one sitting.B.Telling an old bedtime story.C.Staying up late doing your homework.D.Giving up seats to the elderly.33.Why do people think poorly of guilty pleasures?A.Th
41、ey take guilty pleasures too seriously.B.They dislike the behaviour of indulgence.C.They ignore the benefits of guilty pleasures.D.They are influenced by their cultural value.34.What does the underlined word diminish in paragraph 6 mean? A. Reduce.B. Increase.C. Maximize. D. Destroy.35.What is the b
42、est title for the text?A. Guilty pleasure? Avoid it B. Guilty pleasure? No Such ThingC. Everything in Moderation D. New Trend in Media Consumption 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。Have you ever frequently put off things you should do for various reasons? If so, it is pr
43、ocrastination （拖延）.Procrastinators often put off doing things and leave them to the very last moment. 36 Lazy people simply dont do anything and are just fine with it. Procrastinators, on the other hand, have the desire to do something but cant force themselves to start.You might think procrastinati
44、on is a bit annoying but fairly harmless. However, long term procrastination has bad effects on your health. Not having seen the doctor when your illness was easier to treat may shorten your life. Just thinking about what you havent done may cause discomfort.37Dont place too much pressure on yoursel
45、f. This project has to impress everyone; I really cant blow this opportunity, 38 Overcome this mental block by simply allowing yourself to be imperfect with the next small task. You can always improve your work later.39 Concentrating on the size and difficulty of a task will overcome you and promote
46、 procrastination. Any work can be broken into smaller steps. The trick is with each step along the way to focus on the next achievable tasks. Make sure you can easily imagine the outcome of your small task. Dont write a book; write a page.Focus on starting, rather than finishing. For someone whos ha
47、ving a hard time starting a task, imagining a hard-to-grasp future can be depressing. The solution in this case, then, is to focus on starting. 40 We all know that if we start, well eventually finish the task.A.Break a long project down into short tasks.B.So procrastination is about managing the tim
48、e.C.So we should apply ourselves to overcoming it.D.However, procrastination is different from laziness.E.Focus on the negative effects of the procrastination.F.Bring your focus from the future to what can be done right now.G.Placing such high hopes on a project only adds anxiety and fear of failure
49、. 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，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。The COVID-19 pandemic （疫情）has left many worrying about the future. However, Ive found _41 in my mothers one simple self-care ritual （仪式）and I have decided not to keep 42 in a sort of uncertainty.1 was _43b
50、y a single mom who had two kids, two jobs and a mile long 44 . of cleaning, cooking and bill-paying. 45 ,she was never seen with a hair out of 46_. Every morning, shed head to a 47，lift her chin （下巴）up slightly, a gesture of confidence, and put on lipstick （口红） 48 delivering a forced yet toothy smil
51、e. I was too young to 49 why.My mother 50 her red lips until the very end. In hospital, she asked me to help walk her to the basin to brush her teeth. I stared at her from behind 51 she might fall. I was deep in sorrow and uncertainty, tears 52 down my face. Then suddenly, from behind, I sensed that
52、 53 gesture. Chin up. Confidence. A second later I heard the click of the 54.We dont know whats going to happen next. Yet one thing is 55 : When the world falls apart, weve 56 got unbelievable power to choose. Im not suggesting we 57 whats around us but focus on what we can control to 58 getting kno
53、cked around by uncertainty. Get up and shut the door on anything 59. Just be sure to keep putting that 60 on.41. A. beautyB. knowledgeC. strengthD. evidence42. A. drowningB. dreamingC. prayingD. working43. A. praisedB. abusedC. abandonedD. raised44. A. rollB. pileC. listD. chain45. A. OtherwiseB. Th
54、ereforeC. BesidesD. However46. A. sightB. placeC. reachD. balance47. A. mirrorB. tableC. comerD. wall48. A. whenB. afterC. beforeD. till49. A. askB. realizeC. doubtD. advise50. A. woreB. bitC. readD. rounded51. A. convincedB. relaxedC. surprisedD. worried52. A. streamingB. gettingC. pullingD. pointi
55、ng53. A. differentB. familiarC. properD. strange54. A. cameraB. doorC. lockD. cap55. A. easyB. delicateC. sureD. necessary56.A. evenB. stillC. alreadyD. also57. A. ignoreB. examineC. favorD. hate58. A. practiceB. acceptC. avoidD. finish59. A. challengingB. discouragingC. amusingD. thrilling60. A. po
56、werB. coatC. maskD. lipstick第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正 确形式。For those who have never tried it, scuba diving （水肺潜水）has the reputation for being _61 extreme sport, but this couldnt be 62 （far） from the truth. Scuba diving, with all the deep breathing 63 . goes with it, is almo
57、st like underwater yoga （瑜伽）). it offers people a chance to forget about trouble and focus on the here and now, thus 64 （provide） a sense of calmness that is hard to find on land.While scuba diving, you wont be looking at your phone. Nor will you have to make a mental effort 65 （get） away from the r
58、eal world because physically, you already have! The underwater scenery provides the perfect place to calm your mind with 66 （peace） surroundings to admire.Yoga lays stress on the control of breathing in and out, as breathing 67 （consider） the fundamental connection 68 body and mind. The number one r
59、ule of scuba diving is to breathe 69 （constant） and never hold your breath. A diver who is relaxed in body, breath, and mind becomes one with the water. Its the supreme form of 70 （relax） when all you can hear is bubbles and the sound of your own breathing.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
60、）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（），并在其下面写岀该加的词。 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_词。2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你校将要举办风筝节。请给你的英国朋友Harry 写封邮件邀请他参加。内容包括：1.活动的时间、地点；2.活动内容。注意：1.词数100词左右；2.可以适当增加细节，
61、以使行为连贯。唐山市2019-2020学年度高三年级第二次模拟考试英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 第二部分 阅读理解21. D 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. D 37. C 38. G 39. A 40. F 第三部分 语言知识运用第
62、一节41. C 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. B 47.A 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C 56. B 57. A 58. C 59. B 60. D 第二节61. an 62. further/farther 63. that 64. providing 65. to get 66. peaceful 67. is considered 68. between 69. constantly 70. relaxation 第四部分 写作第一节We were considering making an En
63、glish magazine, and without hands-on experience we butdidnt know how to start it. To get profession instructions, we left for Beijing to visit a chief editor professionalof Beijing Review, the famous English journal. Busy as he was, he showed me around, a usexplainingus the amazing history of the jo
64、urnal and its production process. Beside, he offered to Besidesus lots of tip, which were practical and valuable. What make us especially happy was that when tips made he promised to give us continuous guidance. Filling with confidence, we are now beginningFilledto handle our magazine. 第二节 One possi
65、ble version Dear Harry,Im writing to invite you to celebrate the Kite Festival on our school playground, which will be a feast for your eyes. The festival lasts two days, from April 11 to 12, during which time a wide variety of kites will be on display. Besides, some kite experts will make kites on
66、the spot, so you can get hands-on experience and know about the theory of kite flying. The most exciting moment should be when you are flying kites. Seeing the flying kites in the sky will relax your eyes and clear your mind. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua听力原文第一节Text 1W: Honey, c
67、ould you take the garbage out while I am preparing the dinner?M: OK, Ill do it right after the live basketball game.Text 2M: How would you want me to cut it?W: Id like to try a new hair style. Could you show me some pictures of hair styles?Text 3W: Wed like to send you to a ship company in Shanghai
68、on a business trip this weekend. Youll get on the train tonight at 7 pm.M: The train? Will I be flying back then?W: But weve bought the return ticket for you.Text 4M: I hate carrying that umbrella around. The weatherman said there was a twenty-percent chanceof rain. But it didnt rain a drop.W: Twent
69、y percent means zero percent.M: But last week they said twenty percent and it actually rained all day.Text 5M: We are going to have a general cleaning after school. W: Oh, but we usually do it every Wednesday, so why dont we do it tomorrow just as usual? Text 6 M: Hello, do you remember me? I bought
70、 some vases from you yesterday.W: Yes, you said you wanted to send them to your girlfriend, right?M: Thats right. Ive come back to buy some more souvenirs for myself.W: What do you have in mind?M: Well, my sister used to send postcards to herself wherever she went. I want to do that, too.Text 7M: Yo
71、u havent spent much time with Sophia lately. Whats up?W: Weve not been that close for a while.M: But you two used to do everything together. I thought you really enjoyed each others company.W: We did, but that was before she started her new job, and now all she does is hang out with her new friends
72、from work.M: It cant be that bad. She was always a really good friend to you. Shes probably just excited about her new job. You should give her some time.W: But I think she shows no interest in our friendship any more. I just have to accept the fact that its time for us to go our separate ways.Text
73、8W: Do you have a minute, Mr. Johnson? M: Sure, what would you like to discuss? W: Ive made a tough decision to resign, sir. M: Well, I have to tell you that Im quite surprised. Is there any possible way to change your mind? W: Im afraid not, sir. Ive made up my mind. Its something I have to do. M:
74、Can I ask why? Were you unhappy working for us or have you been given a better offer? W: Oh, no. Its my mother. Shes sick and needs someone to take care of her. Im the only one who can do it. M: Im sorry to hear that, but why dont you just take a leave of absence? We can hold the job for you until y
75、our mother gets better.W: Really? M: Sure, Id be crazy to lose a good worker like you. Text 9M: Hi, Ellen! Is this your new bike?W: Yes, I bought it yesterday.M: Its cool! May I have a try?W: Of course. Remember to ride on the left.M: Oh, I think itll take me some time to get used to it. You know, i
76、n my country, we should drive, ride and walk on the right.W: Well, it could be dangerous if you break the rules.M: OK, I see. By the way, why do so many people travel by bike in Cambridge?W:You see, Cambridge City is small and flat. Besides, the colleges of Cambridge University spread around every c
77、orner of the city. Riding a bike between lectures is convenient.M: And it is also environmentally friendly.W: Thats right. Since riding a bike is the most common way, there are a lot of riding regulations.M: For example?W:People under 18 or above 60 should wearahelmet when theyride,and a bike should
78、 be equipped with two lights. A little troublesome, but its safe.M: I agree. I have noticed that people just leave their bikes casually.W: Yes. Thats why many bikes have been stolen.M: Then you should remember to lock your bike. W: I will.Text 10Im Emile Ratelband, a television host in the city of A
79、rnhem, Holland. Now my age is having a bad effect on both my work and life. So I went to court to get my birth year legally changed from 1949 to 1969 and I self-identified as 20 years younger. The reason why I did so is that I want to avoid age discrimination. When I asked to borrow money from a ban
80、k or change my job, I was told it was almost impossible because of my age. I firmly believe that with the freedom of choosing my name, I want to choose my own age. I want to control myself. Besides, the Dutch government could benefit if it were to accept my demand. I would be happy to give up my monthly pension of around $1,370. That would be a savings of $343,000 over 20 years for the government. The city court is expected to give an official decision in about four weeks. And Im waiting for that, but Im not quite sure about their approval.
