1、河南省郑州市中牟县第一高级中学2020届高三英语二测试题4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。AVancouver ToursVancouver Stanley Park TourIf you want to see the major sights in Vancouver and come home with amazing photographs, this 3-hour photography tour is the way to
2、go. Walk through Vancouvers top sightseeing locations; get guidance on photography basics and find the best spots to photograph the city. From Stanley Parks totem poles and old-growth trees to the most popular beaches and dining spots, you leave with beautiful mementos of the city.Historical Chinato
3、wn Walking TourExplore the colorful past of Canadas oldest Chinatown, in Victoria, British Columbia. This guided walking tour will lead you through the streets and storied allies of the historic neighborhood, as your guide tells you the interesting, sometimes sad tales of the people who helped build
4、 the city and shape Canada as well as modern China.Small Group Sea to Sky TourThe Sea to Sky Highway is one of the worlds most beautiful and celebrated roadways. You dont have to take your eyes off the scenery on this small group tour because someone else is doing the driving. Tour stops include a s
5、hort hike to impressive Shannon Falls, the gorgeous Sea to Sky gondola, and award-winning Britannia Mine Museum.Eagle Viewing River Float TourDress warmly under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate for a winter float on the river. The area is the winter habitat of bald eagles, and this trip gives y
6、ou the opportunity to learn about the birds as you float through their area. After the boat ride, return to dry land just in time for a free, hearty meal before heading back to Vancouver.21In which tour will you get instruction in photo-taking?ASmall Group Sea to Sky Tour.BVancouver Stanley Park Tou
7、r.CEagle Viewing River Float Tour.DHistorical Chinatown Walking Tour.22What will you do on the Historical Chinatown Walking Tour?ABuild modern China.BTell interesting stories.CLearn about its history.DEnjoy boat sightseeing.23Which of the following does the Eagle Viewing River Float Tour provide?AA
8、free eagle hunt.BA free and hearty meal.CA hike in the woods.DA cup of black coffee.BFor years, decades in fact, Ive puzzled over the response most people have when I tell them I mostly travel alone.“Youre so brave!”Why is it that a woman travelling alone, as I have often done for months at a time,
9、is perceived to be “brave”, whereas men who travel alone are entirely unremarkable?You are only brave when you are afraid of something but still do it anyway. I have never been afraid of travelling alone.The first time I travelled alone was when I was 19. I was due to travel in Europe with a friend
10、at the end of the summer. She announced by letter two days before our departure that she would be leaving me halfway at Vienna. It was too late by then to rope in another friend, so it was either to go home after Vienna, or keep going by myself. I kept going. I got on trains by myself, checked into
11、hostels by myself and found my way around by myself. It was weird at first, but later I stopped worrying about it.When I got back to Ireland after that trip, I felt proud of myself. I had done something I had assumed would be hard, and it had turned out to be not hard at all.That was three decades a
12、go, and since then I have travelled all over the world, usually on my own. I still do what I did then, which is to keep a diary. The greatest gift of solo travel has been those Ive met along the way. I may have set off alone each time but Ive encountered many people who became important to me. I met
13、 my husband in Kathmandu, Nepal. I met lifelong friends in Australia, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, India, Indonesia and many other places.24What makes the author puzzled when she tells people of her experience?APeoples disbelief.BPeoples response.CPeoples approval.DPeoples criticism.25What does the auth
14、or say about her first time to travel alone?AIt was a trip by design.BShe had to choose to go by herself.CIt was harder than expected.DShe set off all alone.26What do the underlined words “solo travel” in the last paragraph mean?AGroup Travel.BTravelling with friends.CTravelling alone.DTravelling wi
15、th music.27How has the author benefited from her travel?AShe has overcome her fear of travelling alone.BShe has written a couple of books.CShe has received a great many gifts.DShe has met many people all the way.CA mixture of deep sorrow and anger has swept Brazilians across the country particularly
16、 in the city of Rio de Janeiro with the burning of their beloved Museum Nacional, or National Museum.By Monday morning, when I visited the site, the firemen were busy trying to enter the huge, early 19th-century neoclassical building. For all we know, everything may have been burned to ashes. Fortun
17、ately, no one, not even the four security guards who witnessed the beginning of the fire, has been injured.Nobody yet knows the cause of the fire, but it is the officials irresponsibility and the funding shortages in particular, which are being blamed for this tragedy.Some of the museums researchers
18、 told the press that they had been able to save some things from the exhibition rooms before the fire moved in. However, we Brazilians have lost much of the material memory of our short past. A good part of our 518 years of history, or that which had been transformed into storable objects, disappear
19、ed in just a few hours.The people of Rio de Janeiro were fond of taking their children, or grandchildren to the museum to show off their knowledge of the odd-looking mummies brought in from Egypt by the Emperor Dom Pedro II, a huge skeleton of a humpback whale, or the brightly coloured feathers of a
20、 headdress of the Kayapo tribe. When I think that I can no longer take my youngest daughter to the Museu Nacional that is what gets me emotional. It is this feeling that has penetrated (穿透) our souls and may leave Brazilians feeling empty for a long time to come.28. What can we learn about the Natio
21、nal Museum of Brazil?A. It has a history of 518 years.B. All of its collections have been lost.C. It was built in the early 19th century.D. It is not very popular in the country.29. According to the text, _ caused the big fire of the museum.A. the inefficient firemenB. the irresponsible officialsC.
22、the careless security guardsD. something unknown30. The text is written in a mood of_.A. delight B. sorrow C. defeat D. humour31. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Fire Put out in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilB. Our Fond Memories of the PastC. Who Is to Blame for the Accident?D. A Museum Is Los
23、t and Might Never ReturnDWeve all been there: those times you need to argue your point of view to someone who you know disagrees with you. You immediately go to your keyboard and start to type out that 280-character tweet, the Facebook reply, or a paragraphs-long email. Surely the reason, logic, and
24、 strong power of your written words will convince whoever it is who disagrees with you to see your point of view. But new research suggests a different idea.That research was conducted by Juliana Schroeder, assistant professor of University of California, Berkeley, and her colleagues. In Schroeders
25、study of almost 300 people, participants were asked to watch, listen, and read arguments about subjects they agreed or disagreed with. They were asked to judge the character of the communicator and the quality of the argument. Schroeders team found that the participants who watched or listened to th
26、e communicator were less dismissive (抵触的)of their claims than when they read that communicators same argument.The idea for her study came from a newspaper article about a politician. One of us read a speech that was printed in a newspaper from a politician with whom he strongly disagreed. The next w
27、eek, he heard the exact same speech playing on a radio station. He was shocked by how different his reaction was toward the politician when he read the speech compared to when he heard it. When he read the statement, the politician seemed idiotic, but when he heard it spoken, the politician actually
28、 sounded reasonable.So in the workplace, speaking to someone in person often involves nothing more than walking a few doors down to their office. And thats exactly what you should do if you need to convince that boss or colleague of why your blueprint for the company or project is the right one.Only
29、 as a last way should you try to communicate with someone who you disagree with over social media. Twitters limited text allowance and social media users short attention make arguing your point an uphill battle.32Whats the result of the research?AWritten words are more logical and reasonable.BPeople
30、 prefer to communicate with key board.CWhen reading an argument, the participants were less dismissive than hearing it.DOral, not written, communication works better.33Why is the politician mentioned in paragraph3?ATo introduce the topic for discussion.BTo summarize the previous paragraphs.CTo expla
31、in why Schroeder conducted the research.DTo introduce the politicians speech.34What does the underlined word “idiotic in paragraph 3 mean?AWise.BPractical.CSilly.DSpecial.35What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ATo persuade your boss, you need to walk to his office and leave a message.BIts
32、difficult to fully explain your points due to social medias limitation.CArguing over social media is more convenient than speaking in person.DCommunicating with others over social media is encouraged.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。Changing your life can come in small,
33、easy steps. You can transform yourself and live a better life by making positive changes along the way. Here are some choices that will lead to your transformation.Choose to change bad habitsSome bad habits seem to stick around without us even realizing it. 36 You can overcome them, find better alte
34、rnatives, and get through your struggle to become a better you! Do it for yourself more than anything.Choose to growIts easy to get stuck in a fixed way of life. 37 In choosing to grow, you build character, develop your strengths, become aware of what needs improvement, and turn into the well rounde
35、d person you need to be to succeed.Choose to seek a balanced lifeWhere do you need balance? Are you all work, no play? Or the opposite? 38 If youre spending too much time working or locked away alone, find the time for social interaction and having fun. If you havent committed to a schedule in a whi
36、le, make the decision to start following one. 39 This is vital to human existence. We need the loving bonds created by family members and friends. Personal relationships are key to emotional growth and social stability.Choose to live your passionWhatever your dream is, you can have it. The person yo
37、u wish to be and the things you wish to achieve are within you. Make the choice to pursue those passions at whatever cost. It may mean clearing out your schedule or doing something youve never done. 40 AChoose to spend time with those you loveBChoose to organize your schedule flexiblyCMake the choic
38、e today that you wont be ruled by them.DNeither extreme will lead you to a pleasant life for very long.EHowever，with reevaluation and growth comes a beautiful freedom.FIts good to change，and youve only got so many years to refresh yourself.GHowever, the reward from success and personal accomplishmen
39、t will be worth it.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Christin Gilmer was once an excellent student in the sixth-grade classroom of Judith Toensing. At the end of the year, Toensing included an extraordinary message on Gilmers report card
40、41 ,“It has been a joy to have you in class. Keep up the good work, and invite me to your Harvard 42 . ”“She just had the passion(激情)to go 43 and make a difference. And I just wanted to set the 44 and set the bar high,” said Toensing.Gilmer 45 that message for the next twenty years. After receiving
41、her undergraduate degree，Gilmer 46 made her way to Harvard.“I had always had a(n) 47 of it and carried it with me.” Gilmer said about the 48 . “Anytime I was having anxiety about 49 with some cruel injustices in the world，or even just kind of doubting myself，it helps me to remember her 50 .”After ov
42、ercoming so many difficulties，and finally 51 it to graduation, Gilmer knew who she needed to 52 .Gilmer recently traveled back to her hometown of Yuma，Arizona to pay a(n) 53 visit to her favorite teacher and deliver the invitation in person.“I would have been there，with no difficulty，”said Toensing.
43、 “I would have grown feathers to get there.”That wouldnt be 54 ，because the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health paid for her airfare to Boston. When it was time for Gilmer to graduate，her teacher from over two decades ago watched her walk across the 55 and accept her doctorate in public healt
44、h.Harvard Dean Michelle Williams even offered a 56 thank you to Toensing in her speech.“I cant think of a better way to pay respect or show 57 to Judith Toensing. She 58 me so much,” said Gilmer.“As a teacher，its the perfect example of everything we try to 59 in the classroom,” said Toensing who cou
45、ldnt be prouder of her 60 student.41AexplainingBreadingCannouncingDpraising42AgraduationBweddingCanniversaryDcelebration43AdownBoffCaroundDforward44ApaceBdateCsceneDgoal45Aadded toBleft behindCheld ontoDsneezed at46AeventuallyBsuddenlyCunwillinglyDmysteriously47AimaginationBunderstandingCmodelDpictu
46、re48AbookBnoteCexerciseDwarning49AcompetingBstartingCstrugglingDcomparing50AlessonsBwordsCcommentsDsuggestions51AmakingBsendingCtakingDaccompanying52ArespectBcongratulateCinviteDcomfort53AsurpriseBbusinessCangelDreturn54ApossibleBnecessaryCeasyDimportant55AclassroomBplaygroundClaboratoryDstage56Aqui
47、ckBseriousCpersonalDridiculous57AthanksBemotionsCcourageDcompromise58AmissedBpleasedCinfluencedDInterested59AprepareBaccomplishCdiscourageDavoid60Awarm-heartedBeasy-goingCfamousDformer第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Reading classic literature 61 (write)by native spe
48、akers can improve your English language skills in several ways 62 ，this will not happen by magic：only if you read the book 63 (careful)and think about what you are readingFirst，if you concentrate hard，you will not only 64 (1arge)your vocabulary，but also begin to appreciate slight differences in mean
49、ing between wordsSecond， 65 you examine the language attentively，you can learn to appreciate different English writing 66 (style)The light and ironic style of Jane Austen is quite different from 67 serious and intense style of Charlotte Bronte though both of them are great writers of EnglishSometime
50、s it is necessary to read a book more than once in order to absorb 68 (it)full benefitRead it once 69 (understand)the story，once again to appreciate the way the characters are described and the story develops and finally to become really familiar 70 the new vocabulary and expressionsAbove all，enjoy
51、the storiesHappy reading!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短文。提示短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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()画掉。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，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Dear Henry，I am writing to invite you
52、attend the Chinese paper-cutting art exhibition to be held in the art gallery from 9：00 am to 4：00 pm the next Saturday in the City MuseumPaper-cutting is a traditionally art form in China，which had a history of more than 1，500 yearsPeople often decorate their homes in paper-cutting during festivals
53、 and weddingsIn this exhibition，you can see paper-cutting with various patternIn addition，they are famous artists who will perform what to cut paper on the spotI hope that you can seize this opportunity to learn much about traditional Chinese cultureLooking forward to hear from you soonYours sincere
54、ly，Li Hua第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华，你校手工俱乐部（Handicraft Club）将邀请民间艺人（folk artist）来校教大家制作灯笼。请给你班的交换生Tom写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同参加。内容包括：1邀请原因；2活动内容；3活动时间和地点。注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。答案21.B 22.C 23.B 24.B 25.B 26.C 27.D 28.C 29.D 30.B 31.D 32.D 33.C 34.C 35.B36.C 37.E 38.D 39.A 40.G41. B 42.A 43.D 44.D 45.C 46.A 47
55、.D 48.B 49.C 50.B51. A 52.C 53.A 54.B 55.D 56.C 57.A 58.C 59.B 60.D61. written 62. However 63. carefully 64. enlarge 65. if/when 66. styles 67. the 68. its 69. to understand 70. withDear Henry，I am writing to invite you attend the Chinese paper-cutting art exhibition to be held in the toart gallery
56、from 9：00 am to 4：00 pm the next Saturday in the City Museum Paper-cutting is a traditionally art form in China，which had a history of more than 1，500 traditional hasyearsPeople often decorate their homes in paper-cutting during festivals and weddingsIn this withexhibition，you can see paper-cutting
57、with various patternIn addition，they are famous artists patterns there who will perform what to cut paper on the spotI hope that you can seize this opportunity to learn much how more about traditional Chinese culture Looking forward to hear from you soon hearingYours sincerely，Li Hua【答案】Dear Tom,Im
58、Li Hua and I have a piece of good news to tell you. Next Saturday our schools Handicraft Club will hold an activity, where we will learn how to make lanterns by hand. I know you are crazy about Chinese traditional handicraft works, so Im writing to invite you to participate in it with me.That day, a
59、 famous folk artist will be invited to teach us skills of making different kinds of lanterns using various materials, including red paper and silk. At the same time, he will tell us the history and origin of lanterns. The activity will be held in Room 405 in the library. Looking forward to your presence.Best wishes!Yours sincerely, Li Hua
