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2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷（九）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。
A1. How much is Mathematical Induction now?A. About $ 16. 93.B. About $ 64. 63.C. About $ 67. 70.D. About $ 84. 63.2. What do we know about the book written by Larry Cuban?A. It focuses on technological reform in education.B. It aims to improve pre-school education.C. It helps with students' mathematical ability.D. It is based on various academic studies.3. Which book is the most culture-specfic?A. Mathematical Induction.B. The Flight of a Butterfly or the Path of a Bullet? .C. The Fight for America's Schools.D. The White Chalk of Days.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D【解析】本文是一篇说明文。
主要介绍了四本书——关于数学、数学技术纳入教育实践、反对以市场为基础的教育改革，乌克兰文集。
【1题详解】细节理解题。
根据Mathematical Induction部分的Price: US $ 84. 63 Buy now at a 20% discount!信息可知，《数学归纳法》这本书的价格是84.63*(1-0.2) = $67. 70，故选C。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考模拟预测试卷（八)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。
AThings to do in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico!Rhythms of the Night Sunset Cruise( 乘船游览)Duration: 5hKick off the evening with a scenic cruise across Banderas B ay to Las Caletas. Las Caletas, once home to Hollywood movie director John Huston, offers front-row sunset seats, and dinner tables just steps away from the water. The buffet-style menu offers a wide variety of choices. Watch the lively performance of ancient ceremonies and be lost in historical stories about Jalisco. You must be able to climb and go down stairs.Sayulita EscapeDuration: 3hHop on a powerful UTV ( utility task vehicle) to explore Sayulita, a nice beach town not far from Valarta. Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for is relaxed atmosphere. Soon after hitting the main road, your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths. When you are ready, a picnic lunch, an open bar, and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship. Wheelchair accessibility is available.Las Caletas Beach HideawayDuration; 7hThe use of kayaks(独木舟) and stand-up paddle boards is all available, 85 well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids' Adventure Park for the young ones. You can even swim out to an offshore platform to practice your diving skills. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto VallartaDuration: 6h 30mEnjoy a feast of local flavors in our food and tacos-tasting tour. Discover Puerto Vallarta's best flavors to the locals' eye. Learn about the local culture and life, while you eat where the locals do with their beloved ones. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.21. What can tourists do on the tour Rhythms of the Night---Sunset Cruise?A. Enjoy free dinners.B. Watch the scenic sunrise.C. Learn about the history of Jalisco.D. Come across the movie director John Huston.22. How does the tour Sayulita Escape differ from the other ones?A. It has adventurous routes.B. It offers various water events.C. It includes a licensed guide.D. It is more friendly to the disabled.23. Which tour suits families with kids?A. Sayulita Escape.B. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.C Rhythms of the Night一Sunset Cruise.D.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto V llanta.BWhen I was five years old, I played the role of the tortoise in a play. I had oneline at the end when I beat the sleeping rabbit: The slow and steady one wins the race. I've always felt that those words guide my work. 1 am never the fastest but I keep going.My goal is always the same: to learn more this year than what I learned last year.The goal of education is not to have much knowledge as quickly as possible, but to have useful knowledge and keep it in the brain. 1 don't care how”fast" s tudents learn something as a teacher. There may be a lot of reasons someone picks up a subject or topic more quickly: more background, knowing the material early, more sleep that night, less stress, and so on. We deal with information differently. When I see slow students, that's what I think of: Are those the students who will keep learning over their entire lifetime ，and leave the”quick" students far behind?I was slow in my math classes in university. Looking back on those days, I've come to realize that one of the ways I learn is " mistake based" . That means I learn by making mistakes. This may be slower than other ways of leaning, but when I learn something, I really learn it.I seldom worried about " slow learners" when teaching medical students. I knew these young men and women could learn. There is a lot of material to learn in medicine ，but there is also lots of time. Like in so many other jobs, knowledge is only a part of being a doctor. I spent decades l earning enough to be a doctor and decades more keeping up and improving. It never stops, and never should.24.What does the author believe in terms of work?A. Always finish what you have started.B. Having a goal in mind can get you far.C .Every steady step bring you progress.D. More knowledge means more chances.25.Which kind of students may the author like?A. A playful bust talented student.B. A careless but fast student.C A stupid but well-behaved student.D. A slow but thoughtful student.26. What does the author think of the mistake-based leaning way?A Perfect. B. Welcome. C. Practical D. Common.27.In the author's opinion, what can make a good doctor?A. High intelligence.B. Continuous improvement.C The ability to lean fast.D. Rich professional knowledge.CThe race to 5G is on. All four major US carriers now have some form of 5G wireless，although it's all limited roll-outs in only a few cities, mostly using expensive phones that won't support future nationwide 5G networks. We're tracking the roll-outs monthly on our Race to 5G page.The early 5G roll-outs are more like a public test than a final product. AT&T,Verizon, and T-Mobile are all using technological that only travel about 800 feet from a cell site, which means there isn't much coverage. All four carriers are waiting for upgrades(升级) to their base stations that will improve coverage, speed, and reliability. Around the end of this year or the beginning of 2020，AT&T, Verion, and T-Mobile all intend to launch 5G networks that use the existing 4G spectrum(频谱)，which will have slower speeds but broader coverage.We've tested AT&T in Dallas and Las Vegas; Sprint in Dallas and New York; Verizon in Chicago, New York, and Providence; and T-Mobile in New York. Every month, we've been seeing better performance and more new devices, It's messy. It's very early days, And if you like new technology, it's very exciting.In previous mobile transformations, we've seen most of the big changes happening years after the first announcement.Take 4G，for instance. The first 4G phones in the US appeared in 2010. But the sorts of 4G applications that changed our world didn't appear until later. So following that plan, while we're getting a little bit of5G right now, you should expect the big 5G applications to crop up around 2021 or 2022.5G stands for fifth-generation cellular(蜂窝状的)wireless, and the initial standards of it were set at the end of 2017.But a set of standards doesn't mean that all 5G will work the same一or that we even know what applications 5G will enable. There will be slow but responsive 5G, and fast 5G with limited coverage.28. What is the present state of 5C in the US?A. Initial exploration.B. Great improvement.C. Wide application.D. Extensive promotion.29. Why does the author take 4G for example?A. To persuade carriers to give up 5C.B. To remind people of 4G's importance.C. To prove 5G takes time to make a greater difference.D. To show 5G has failed to meet expectations.30. What's the author's attitude to 5G?A. Cautious.B. Skeptical.C. Concerned.D. Objective.31. What's the best title for the text?A. Race to 5GB.5G is comingC. How fast is 5G?D. What is 5G?DExperts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put you at great risk of heart disease. Poor diet, having too much body fat and a lack of physical exercise all increase your risk of heart disease. S o doctors urge us to eat healthy foods and get exercise. But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy. Smile!A study led by Anand Chockalingam, a heart disease specialist at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia shows when we smile, the brain will change andthe chemicals that are given off are more positive.The main cause of heart attacks is blockages in blood vessels (血管). These prevent blood from flowing to the heart or the brain. The most common reason for these blockages is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries (动脉)。
英语试题注意事项：1．本试卷分为第一卷和第二卷两部分；考试时间为120分钟；满分150分。
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第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）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。
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1．What is the relationship between the two speakers?A．Friends. B．Strangers. C．Classmates.2．What does the woman say about her job?A．She likes her job.B．She has just taken a new job.C．She has just changed jobs.3．What can we learn about the woman?A．She phoned the playhouse.B．She dialed the wrong number.C．She wanted to call Denise White.4．Where does the conversation take place?A．In a department store.B．In an information office.C．In a hotel5．What are the two speakers talking about?A．The woman’s father.B．A gift for the woman’s father.C．A book about London.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年全国高中高三高考预测试卷（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。
ANational Geographic Exhibit " Titanic : The Untold Story"The National Geographic Museum is always an interesting and educational place to visit. The admission isn't free but is definitely worthwhile for unique exhibits like this. We'll be taking a self-guided tour but there may also be museum staff on hand. About the exhibitionOn this exhibition, you will be surprised to find that the sunken Titanic was discovered by Robert Ballard, who was then carrying out a top secret Cold War mission(任务). In 1985, Ballard's mission was to dive to depths of 9 ,800 feet using a camera system called Argo to find and document the exploded remains of the submarine(潜艇) Scorpion. The objective of the mission was to gain evidence to determine what led to her loss. After concluding his successful investigations, Ballard used the final 12 days of his expedition to discover the remains of Titanic.The exhibition - originally exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum -shows the history of the discovery from an entirely new angle. Not only are visitors exposed to the historical events that led to the ship's finding, but they can hear the fascinating stories of some of the passengers on board the ship. In addition to items borrowed from families of the survivors that have not been reunited since the night the ship sank in 1912, the exhibition contains those from the rich collections of the National Archives and the 20th Century Fox Archives. There are also movie sets and clothes worm by actors from the 1997 movie Titanic.PriceRegular: $15Seniors/Students/Military: $12Children5--12 (free under 5): $1021. Why did Ballard carry out the 1985 mission?A. To determine the place of Titanic.B. To save passengers during the Cold W ar.C. To help find the reason for Scorpion's loss.D. To experiment with a new camera system.22. What can visitors see in the exhibition?A. The survivors of Titanic.B. The original design of Titanic.C. The movie about the ship Titanic.D. The possessions of the survivors.23. If a retired couple takes their 4-year-old grandson to the exhibition, how much should they pay?A. $24.B. $30.C. $34.D. $40.B"Ae," she said, meaning ”yes" in Hawaiian, when asked a question by a male voice. ”Ae hanau ia wau i Honoma'ele.”("Yes, I was born in Honoma'ele," she said. ) That voice of an elderly Hawaiian woman was that of my great-grandmother, speaking her native language on a Honolulu radio program more than 40 years ago.The first time I heard the CD recording, it sent thrills down my back. I never met my great-grandmother, but hearing her speak in the Hawaiian language was like magic. It was a way to meet her and tor the first time, I heard people speaking the Hawaian language to each other.In Hawaii today, nearly everyone knows how to speak at least a few words of Hawaiian. But the practice of primarily speaking the Hawaiian language from birth nearly died with my great-grandmother's generation. A man named Larry Kimura- the voice interviewing my great-grandmother on that radio program - set out to change that. In the 1970s,when he started the 90-minute radio program, there were just about 2 ,000 of Hawaian speakers left who grew up speaking Hawaian in the home. Today, he puts that population at a couple of dozen.The Hawaiian language had been banned from school instruction in 1896. And by the time Kimura's show was on the air, there weren't many places to formally learn the Hawaiian language, even as a second language. " Language is the first aspect of a people to vanish," said Kimura.” People don't recognize that until it's almost gone, because they' re hanging onto their typical culture identification tags such as their songs，their foods or what they wear.As for my family, my great-grandmother did not pass along the Hawalian language to her children. But that doesn't mean it's too late. Last year, my kids and I joined a Hawaiian cultural group and hula school. Word by word, we are trying to teach ourselves what got dropped between the generations.24. How did the author feel when she first heard Hawaiian spoken?A. Moved.B. Excited.C. Relaxed.D. Confused.25. Why did Larry Kimura start the radio program?A. To honor the author's ancestor.B. To show the value of the language.C. To save the Hawalian language.D. To keep the Hawaiian people alive.26. What does the underlined word " vanish" in paragraph 4 mean? "A. Disappear.B. Develop.C. Exist.D. Vary.27. What does the author and her kids' experience indicate?A. What is lost between generations.B. How important cultural education is.C. The influence of the radio program.D. The need to protect Hawaiian people.CFew things are more satisfying than sleeping late on weekends. But though the extra sleep may improve your mood, it does not appear to improve your health. A new study shows that so-called " recovery sleep" cannot reset the body clock and may actually lead to some serious health problems.Christopher Depner, an assistant professor at the Department of Integrative Physiology of the University of Colorado Boulder, said,”Sleep loss can influence a range of physiological systems. It can increase our risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, it can cause weight gain, and it can increase our risk of diabetes (糖尿病)."In the study, Depner and his colleagues divided the volunteers into three groups.One group was allowed to get a full night's sleep. The next was kept to just five hours each night. And the third group went back and forth, limited to five hours of shut-eye during the workweek, allowed as much sleep as they wanted over the weekend, and then back to five hours for the last couple of days."We found that a loss of sleep leads to a sharp increase in snaking (吃零食). But even more surprising, sleeping on the weekend doesn’t help--and even makes thing worse" said Depener. " After the weekend.,when they went back to getting inadequate sleep during the wok or school week, their liver and muscle insulin (胰岛素) sensitivity or blood sugar regulation was reduced. And this is not something we found in people who had long-term inadequacy sleep schedules. So it's possible that this is a worsening of the body's ability to regulate blood sugar for these specific tissues after the weekend. ”So make a date with a pillow. And trade the sweets for sweet dreams.28. What effect does sleep loss have on people?A. It results in changes in their moods.B. It does harm to the body clock.C. It damages the liver severely.D. It makes people become fatter.29. What do we know about the volunteers in the second group?A. They were allowed to have the least sleep in a week.B. They could have as much sleep as possible on weekends.C. Their liver and muscle insulin sensitivity was reduced.D. Their ability to regulate blood sugar was found worsened.30. What does the author advise readers to do according to the text?A. To sleep extra hours on weekends.B. To balance their work and sleep.C. To trade some sweets as possible,D. To get enough sleep on weekdays.31. From which part of a website is the text probably taken?A. Culture.B. Health.C. Sci-tech.D. Fashion.DFor a few months twice a year, the waters off California are home to gray whales moving north or south between the coast of Mexico and the Bering Sea. This year, however, it seems that fewer whales are surviving the journey north. So far this year,a total of 30 dead gray whales have washed up on the West Coast: Eight in Washington, one in Oregon and 21 in California. Those numbers are usually high.In Northern California, three out of four of the dead whales that have been examined so far appear to have died of starvation and the fourth was killed by a ship strike, said Barbie Halaska, a research assistant at The Marine( 海洋的)Mammal Center ( TMMC)，a nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates ( 使康复) marine mammals in California. Halaska and her colleagues examined the four whales ---three young whales and one adult male---and planned to examine the remaining dead whales in the region in the next couple of days.Gray whales were once severely threatened by whalers. Only around 2 ,000 of them lived in the ocean in 1946，so an international agreement to stop gray whale hunting was signed in order to help the population recover. Gray whales were removed from the endangered species list in 1994 when the population reached 23,000 individuals and TMMC predicts there are now around 26 ,000 gray whales in the Pacific Ocean, which is about how many there were before the whaling boom got up steam almost 200 years ago.Although the gray whale population has recovered to a certain degree, the number of dead whales washing up this year is alarming, Halaska said. Climate change and declining fish stocks are likely key factors in the whales' poor health,she said.Halaska stressed that boaters and beachgoers on the West Coast should watch out for gray whales this time of year.32. What are the statistics in paragraph 3 about?A. Severe conditions facing gray whales.B. An agreement to stop killing whales.C. The evolving development of gray whales.D. The number of gray whales in different times.33. What's Halaska's attitude towards the population of gray whales?A. Worried.B. Discouraged.C. Optimistic.D. Uncaring.34. What may be talked about following the last paragraph?A. The importance of gray whales.B. Gray whales' living environment.C. Things to do to help gray whales.D. Ways to increase gray whales' population.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Gray Whales Are Threatened by WhalersB. Why Many Gray Whales Died on California's CoastC. Gray Whales Are in Great Danger of Dying OutD. Where Gray Whales Move to Avoid Being Hunt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人空白处的最佳选项。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高英语高考预测卷(二）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AB.C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
AOne Story is a non-pofit literary orgnization,devoled to celebrating the art form of the short sories and supporting the writers who write them. If you're skilled at short stories and want to join us, pay attention to the following.Submission Periods: Jan. 15th--May 31st / Sept. Ist--Nov. 14thWhat Kinds of Stories Is One Story Looking for?One Story is seeking literary fiction. Because of our format, we can only accept stories betwen 3.000 and 8,000 words. They can be in any style and on any subject as long as they are good. More importantly, we are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satified.Does One Story Accept Published Material?No. One Story is looking for peviously unpublished material. However, if a story has been published in print outside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online on blogs, personal website,or online literary magazines will not be accepted.Does One Story Consider Translations?Yes. Please include the name of the original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission.How Do I Submit to One Story?We have an automated system for you to send us your work. It will securely send our editors your story and email you a confirmation that it has been received. To use the automated system, you need to have a One Story account.You already have one if you have subscribed to One Story or One Teen Story, joined our mailing list, or submitted a story to either magazine. When you are ready to submit, please vist our Submission Manager.21. One Story judges whether a work is good mainly based on______.A. its themeB. its originalityC. editors' commentsD. reader' response22. What should you do when handing in your work?A. Include your creative inspiration.B. Register an acount beforehand.C. Write a short recommendation for it.D. Attach your pivate information to it.23. What type of writing is this text?A. A story review.B. A press advertisement.C. A submission guide.D. A magazine introduction.BWhen he tells people that he is deaf, Oliver Stabbe is called a liar. "The idea that deaf people cannot speak is a very offensive assumption," the sophomore(大二学生) said.Stabbe's experience speaks of many of the misunderstandings about deaf people and the struggles they face---things commonly found right in Rochester. This city is home to 90, 000 deaf people, a significant slice of the more than 1.1 million nationalpopulation. The percentage of deaf people here is higher than the national average, due in part to RITs National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the first technological college in the world created specifcally for the deaf and hard of hearing." Really, there seems to be an embarrassment in communicating with deaf people," said sophomore Stephen Davis,another deaf student. This awkwardness might arise because non-deaf people just don't know how to do so without possibly offending someone. "I guess they think saying ‘ deaf’is offensive, but it really isn't and deaf people don't get upset about it," Davis said. He noted that the biggest issue he's had when communicating with other students is their anxiety about communicating.Deaf or hard-of-hearing students also face frustrations( 令人心烦的事) on their end when interacting with others." Sometimes people talk about you, maybe to a non-deaf friend standing beside me, as if I'm not there," Davis said. " That's depressing.”As Davis put it,”We don't see ourselves as the disabled, so the awkwardness is only one -sided.”Stabbe advised that those communicating should not make assumptions about others' preferences or ability. If you have a question, ask. A moment of awkwardness is absolutely worth it if you are being educated about an important topic.24. Why are there more deaf people in Rochester?A. Deaf people have some privileges here.B. Deaf people may get better job opportunities here.C. Deaf people meet fewer struggles here.D. A professional school for the deaf appeals to them.25. What may embarrass people when communicating with the deaf according to Davis?A. They are afraid of upsetting the deaf.B. They are unwilling to communicate.C. They don't know any simple gestures.D. They don't challenge enough assumptions.26. What kind of person is Stephen Davis?A. Sensitive and talkative.B. Reasonable and reliable.C. Outspoken and aggressive.D. Confident and intelligent.27. What can be the best tile of the text?A. We can hear your heartB. "Deaf" is not a bad wordC. Deaf people are not liarsD. Embarrassment is one-sidedCFor many of us, summer time means road trips to the beach or mountains, or at the very least some additional dust on the outside of our vehicle. The extra dirt leads us to do one of two things: wash our car in the driveway or head to the car wash. But which choice is better for the environment?The main concerns with either choice are the amount of fresh water used and the types of chemicals used to get rid of the dirt. Both of these concerns can be closely monitored when washing the car at home, says Katy Gresh, spokeswoman for the Southwest Region of the PennsyIvania Department of Environmental Protection. Sheadvises car owners to keep a set amount of water in a container for the entire wash.”You don't want to leave the water running or use more than you need for the job," she says. But even following this piece of advice comes with an environmental risk: Washing your car in the driveway gets the dirty water into drains(下水道).”Drains are not made for treating waste," says John Schombert, executive director of 3 Rivers Wet Weather. Even when car owners use natural soaps to wash their car, Schombert says they are probably ineffective in breaking down prase (油脂) anyway.The commercial car wash knows full well the rules regarding wastewater in drains. According to the International Carwash Association( ICA)，professional car washes must use special water treatment systems. These proceses not only keep the dirty water out of drains and regular water treatment systems, but also work to reduce water usage at commerial facilities.As experts point out, cleaning our car at home can use 100 gallons of water. Compare that to self-service car washes,which allow you to use only about 17 or 18 gallons of water. And most full-service car washes average about 30 to 45 gallons of water per vehicle.28. What does Katy suggest people do about washing cars?A. Use soft toothbrushes.B. Save treated water.C. Put aside some water.D. Avoid using chemicals.29. What is Schombert's atitude to washing cars at home?A. Disapproving.B. Favorable.C. Suspicious.D. Objective.30. What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?A. Rules of handling wastewater.B. Advantages of professional car washes.C. Processes of getting rid of dirty water.D. Drawbacks of water treatment systems.31. Which method of car washing consumes the least water?A. The full-service car washes.B. Car washing in the driveway.C. The self-service car washes.D. Car washing using natural soaps.DIn a world where nearly 6 million fingerprint records of government employees are stolen in one computer hack(非法人侵)，and here millions of people are victims of identity theft every year, the next step in cybersecurity may well be mapping your brain.Researchers at Binghamton University,State University of New York are working on a biometric(生物特征识别的)system that records how your brain reacts to certain images. With a little more polishing, the scientists' brainchild could become the way you get into a safe deposit box, your office or past scanners at the airport. It could replace the password for your online banking, your email or your social media accounts.They started their project by measuring the brain waves of 30 subjeets.The subjects were fitted with a cap that had 30 electrodes( 电极) attached to it, and then shown various images and symbols--celebrity faces, words, pictures of food -on acomputer screen in 20- millisecond bursts. The brain's reaction was recorded.The idea is that every time a person needs to use a”password"，he or she goes through the sane procedure，and the results are matched with their first time reaction. If the " braiprint" is compromised 一like what happened with the fingerprint records 一then the system is merely reset by running another set of images and collecting a different set of brain waves. "Even if that was stolen, you could just cancel it and record one to something else"，says professr Laszlo.Laszlo and her team have shown that their system can be 100 percent accurate. So one of the more difficult parts of making the system practical already has been overcome. Now they’re spending much time recording accurate brainprints with as few as three electrodes,which could make recording in the future as easy as wearing a pair of special glasses.They’re also working with cheaper material and methods to see if they can bring the cost down.32. What does the underlined word "brainchild" in paragraph 2 refer to?A. The brain function.B. The fingerprint record.C. The biometric system.D. The online password.33. Why were the images and symbols shown to the subjets?A. To create their brainprints,B. To check the brain's reaction.C. To match brainprints with pictures.D. To connect brain waves to electrodes.34. What will happen when a brainprint fails?A. A spare one will be ready beforehand.B.A new one will be set again.C. The users' security will be leaked:D. The fingerprint record will replace it.35. What are the researchers doing with the program now?A. Making it user-friendly.B. Improving its accurancy.C. Recording more brainprints.D. Increasing the number of electrodes.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人空白处的最佳选项。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷（九）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)21. How much is Mathematical Induction now?A. About $ 16. 93.B. About $ 64. 63.C. About $ 67. 70.D. About $ 84. 63.22. What do we know about the book written by Larry Cuban?A. It focuses on technological reform in education.B. It aims to improve pre-school education.C. It helps with students' mathematical ability.D. It is based on various academic studies.23. Which book is the most culture-specfic?A. Mathematical Induction.B. The Flight of a Butterfly or the Path of a Bullet? .C. The Fight for America's Schools.D. The White Chalk of Days.B) at around 6, the first thing that I remember柔道馆When I first got to the dojo(seeing was these groups of people,lined up to fight each other, which shook me. I really didn't want to come back. But I did. I stayed until my Blue Belt. After that, progressing was a little frightening. But my friends and instructors got me to keep coming.I was progressing well, but that took a turn as soon as I reached the Red Belt. My parents were switching jobs, and it was very difficult to match our schedules so that 1 could come to the dojo. During that year, 1 didn't come to the dojo as much. It was hard for my parents, as well as myself, to be able to fit it into our schedule as often. When I finally started coming regularly, it was bitter for me to see that all of my friends and peers were ahead. And that taught me a lesson: You should never be upset about yourself if other people are achieving something that you aren't.If anything, you should do the opposite for them. After that year, everything was back up to speed, and I entered Level 3. I couldn't believe how fast my training was going, and I was finally into the Brown Belt.Getting through the Brown Belt tests as a young student, and a girl, was very tough. And here, in one of the last stages before my First Degree Black Belt, I learned the biggest lesson - - I could do anything that I wanted to and I was capable of anything that I set my mind to. I just didn't think I could. But I proved myself wrong, and I was able to do it.Finally, getting my First Degree Black Belt is a dream that comes true, literally. I have been dreaming about these I days for months on end, and it never loses the excitement that it gives me. And even after my ceremony, I think I will I look back on this day，and remember every second，every moment.24. How did the author feel when she first got to the dojo?A. Scared.B. Thrilled.C. Annoyed.D. Disappointed.25. What made the author unable to come to the dojo regularly?．A. Her dislike of her instructors.B. Her parents' not supporting her.C. Her little progress in the training.D. Her parents' changes of jobs.26. The author thinks that when others did better than you, you shouldA. be respectful to themB. be happy for themC. learn from them modestlyD. work harder and harder27. Which saying can conclude the biggest lesson the author learmed?A. No pain, no gain.B. Well begun is half done.C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.D. All things are difficult before they are easy.COur dog Sandy is a golden retriever( 寻回犬). Once we performed anexperiment to see how keen his nose was.There was one particular pile that must have had hundreds of sticks. We picked up one stick carved an X on it, walked away from the pile and then threw it back into the pile, not once but a dozen times into the pile. It was impossible for us to tell with any certainty which stick we had originally chosen. Each time he brought back that stick. It wasn't the shape or the size or the look of the stick that he used to pick it out from all the others. It was the smell we left on the stick.It is hard to imagine, but for dogs every living creature has its own distinctive smell. The noses of people have about 5 million cells that sense smell. Dogs' noses have anywhere from 125 to 300 million cells. Moreover, these cells are closer to the surface than cells in our noses, and more active. It has been estimated that dogs such as Sandy have noses that are a million times more sensitive than ours. Clothes that we haven't worn for week,and places we've only touched lightly indicate our presence to dogs.His ears are also remarkable. He can hear sounds that humans can't and atdistances which are astonishing. It is over our head to know and understand that world.Yet we have the advantage of being able to imagine what his experience is like, though he probably doesn't think too much about how we see the world.The environment is the world that all living things share. Living creatures areborn into the environment and are part of it. Yet there is no creature who perceives (感知到) all of what is and what happens. For a dog like Sandy a book isn't much different than a stick, whereas for us one stick is pretty much like every other stick. There is no one world experienced by all living creatures.28. Why did the author conduct the experiment?A. To train Sandy to pick out sticks.B. To show how fast Sandy found sticks.C. To prove sensitivity of Sandy's nose.D. To teach Sandy to tell different smells.29. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A. Support the conclusion with numbers.B. Summarize the previous paragraph.C. Provide some advice for the readers.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.30. What does the underlined idiom in paragraph 3 mean?A. Amazing.B. Difficult.C. Reasonable.D. Inconvenient.31. Which of the following best expresses the author's opinion in the last paragraph?A. Worlds to experience.B. An environment to share.C. No environment, no creatures.D. One environment, many worlds.DCrude oil (原油) taken from fields in Alaska's North Slope near Prudhoe Bay is carried by tube to the port of Valdez. From there it is shipped by tanker to the West Coast of the United States. Just after midnight on March24, 1989,the Exxon Valdez, a tanker more than three football fields long, went off course in Prince William Sound near Valdez and hit rocks underwater. About 42 million liters of oil poured out from several slices in the ship, creating the worst escape of oil ever in the U. s. waters.In 1990，the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB) found the captain ofthe tanker guilty of drinking before sailing and of leaving the bridge and turning over the ship to an inexperienced and tired third mate. The NTSB ruled that the accident was the result of drinking of the captain, an overworked crew member, and inadequate traffic control by the Coast Guard.In the early 1970s, conservationists said that a large, damaging oil escape would occur in these dangerous waters containing hidden rocks and frequented by icebergs and violent storms. They urged that Alaskan oil be brought to the lower 48 states by tube over land to reduce potential damage.Officials of Alyeska, a company formed by the seven oil companies taking oilfrom Alaska's North Slope, said that a tube would take too long to build and that a large escape of oil was highly unlikely. They assured Congress that they would beat the scene of any accident within five hours and have enough equipment and trained people to clean up any spill. However, when the S4-ilion Valdez leak occurred, Alyeska and Exxon officials did too little too late.In the early 1970s, Secretary of the Interior Rogers Morton told Congress that alloil tankers using Alaskan waters would have double hulls( 船体). Later, under pressure from oil companies, the requirement was dropped. After the disaster,the oil industry had much to answer for. The accident led to an international push for double-hulled oil tankers.What if the Exxon Valdez had a double hull?32. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The consequence of drunk sailing.B. The cause of the Valdez accident.C. The responsibility of the captain.D. The role of the Coast Guard in the accident.33. We can infer that conservationists advisedA. building an oil tube to save delivery timeB. stopping shipping oil in dangerous watersC. bringing Alaskan oil to the lower 48 statesD. making full preparations for any oil escape34. What did the author indicate in the end?A. The Exxon Valdez had a double dull.B. Morton worked for an oil company.C. The accident might be preventable.D. Oil companies favored the requirement.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Valdez: The Predicted Oil LeakB. Alyeska: Lessons Not LearntC. The Oil Accident: Who to BlameD. The Valdez Disaster: What to Remember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人空白处的最佳选项。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考模拟预测试卷（八)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。
AThings to do in Cabo Corrientes,Jalisco,Mexico!Rhythms of the Night Sunset Cruise(乘船游览)Duration:5hKick off the evening with a scenic cruise across Banderas Bay to Las Caletas. Las Caletas,once home to Hollywood movie director John Huston,offers front-row sunset seats, and dinner tables just steps away from the water.The buffet -style menu offers a wide variety of choices.Watch the lively performance of ancient ceremoniesand be lost in historical stories about Jalisco.You must be able to climb and go down stairs.Sayulita EscapeDuration:3hHop on a powerful UTV( utility task vehicle)to explore Sayulita,a nice beach town not far from Valarta.Ride over muddy roads and a riverbed to reach the small community famous for is relaxed atmosphere. Soon after hitting the main road,your guide turns onto one of the dusty forest paths. When you are ready,a picnic lunch, anopen bar, and a knowledgeable crew await your return to the ship. Wheelchair accessibility is available.Las Caletas Beach HideawayDuration;7hThe use of kayaks(独木舟) and stand-up paddle boards is all available, 85well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids' Adventure Park for the young ones.You can even swim out to an offshore platform to practice your diving skills. Wheelchair accessibility is not available.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto VallartaD uration:6h 30mEnjoy a feast of local flavors in our food and tacos-tasting tour.Discover Puerto Vallarta's best flavors to the locals'eye. Learn about the local culture and life, whileyou eat where the locals do with their beloved ones.Wheelchair accessibility is not available.21. What can tourists do on the tour Rhythms of the Night---Sunset Cruise?A.Enjoy free dinners.B.Watch the scenic sunrise.C.Learn about the history of Jalisco.e across the movie director John Huston.22. How does the tour Sayulita Escape differ from the other ones?A.It has adventurous routes.B.It offers various water events.C.It includes a licensed guide.D.It is more friendly to the disabled.23. Which tour suits families with kids?A. Sayulita Escape.B. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway.C Rhythms of the Night一Sunset Cruise.D.Street Food and Taco Tour in Puerto V llanta.BWhen I was five years old, I played the role of the tortoise in a play. I had one line at the end when I beat the sleeping rabbit:The slow and steady one wins the race.I've always felt that those words guide my work.1am never the fastest but I keep going.My goal is always the same: to learn more this year than what I learned last year.The goal of education is not to have much knowledge as quickly as possible,but to have useful knowledge and keep it in the brain.1 don't care how”fast"students learn something as a teacher.There may be a lot of reasons someone picks up a subject or topic more quickly: more background, knowing the material early, more sleep that night,less stress, and so on. We deal with information differently. When Isee slow students, that's what I think of: Are those the students who will keep learning over their entire lifetime，and leave the”quick"students far behind?I was slow in my math classes in university.Looking back on those days,I've come to realize that one of the ways I learn is " mistake based" . That means I learn bymaking mistakes. This may be slower than other ways of leaning, but when I learn something, I really learn it.I seldom worried about " slow learners" when teaching medical students. I knewthese young men and women could learn.There is a lot of material to learn in medicine，but there is also lots of time. Like in so many other jobs, knowledge isonly a part of being a doctor. I spent decades learning enough to be a doctor and decades more keeping up and improving. It never stops,and never should.24.What does the author believe in terms of work?A.Always finish what you have started.B.Having a goal in mind can get you far.A.Every steady step bring you progress.A.More knowledge means more chances.25.Which kind of students may the author like?A.A playful bust talented student.B.A careless but fast student.C A stupid but well-behaved student.D. A slow but thoughtful student.26. What does the author think of the mistake-based leaning way?A Perfect. B.Welcome. C. Practical D. Common.27.In the author's opinion, what can make a good doctor?A.High intelligence.B.Continuous improvement.C The ability to lean fast.D. Rich professional knowledge.CThe race to 5G is on. All four major US carriers now have some form of 5G wireless，although it's all limited roll-outs in only a few cities, mostly using expensive phones that won't support future nationwide5G networks. We're tracking the roll-outs monthly on our Race to5G page.The early5G roll -outs are more like a public test than a final product. AT&T,Verizon, and T-Mobile are all using technological that only travel about800feet froma cell site, which means there isn't much coverage.All four carriers are waiting for upgrades(升级) to their base stations that will improve coverage,speed, and reliability. Around the end of this year or the beginning of 2020，AT&T,Verion,and T-Mobile all频谱)，which will intend to launch5G networks that use the existing4Gspectrum( have slower speeds but broader coverage.We've tested AT&T in Dallas and Las Vegas; Sprint in Dallas and New York; Verizon in Chicago,New York, and Providence;and T-Mobile in New York. Every month,we've been seeing better performance and more new devices,It's messy. It's very early days, And if you like new technology,it's very exciting.In previous mobile transformations, we've seen most of the big changes happening years after the first announcement.Take 4G，for instance.The first 4G phones in the US appeared in 2010. But the sorts of4G applications that changed our world didn't appear until later. So following that plan,while we're getting a little bit of 5G right now,you should expect the big 5G applications to crop up around2021or 2022.5G stands for fifth-generation cellular(蜂窝状的)wireless,and the initial standards of it were set at the end of 2017.But a set of standards doesn't mean that all 5G will work the same一or that we even know what applications5G will enable. There will be slow but responsive5G, and fast5G with limited coverage.28. What is the present state of 5C in the US?A. Initial exploration.B. Great improvement.C. Wide application.D. Extensive promotion.29. Why does the author take4G for example?A.To persuade carriers to give up5C.B.To remind people of4G's importance.C.To prove5G takes time to make a greater difference.D.To show 5G has failed to meet expectations.30. What's the author's attitude to5G?A. Cautious.B.Skeptical.C.Concerned.D.Objective.31. What's the best title for the text?A. Race to 5GB.5G is comingC. How fast is5G?D. What is 5G?DDxperts note that an unhealthy lifestyle can put you at great risk of heart disease. Poor diet, having too much body fat and a lack of physical exercise all increase yourrisk of heart disease.So doctors urge us to eat healthy foods and get exercise.But there is something else you can do. And it is free and easy.Smile!A study led by Anand Chockalingam,a heart disease specialist at University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia shows when we smile,the brain will change andthe chemicals that are given off are more positive.The main cause of heart attacks is blockages in blood vessels (血管). Theseprevent blood from flowing to the heart or the brain.The most common reason for these blockages is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries (动脉)。
河南省郑州市2020年高中毕业年级第三次质量预测英语试题本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试时间120分钟，满分150分（听力算作参考分）。
考生应着先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第一卷（选择题共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。
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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman going to do today?A．See a film．B．Go to the hospital．C．Prepare a meal．2．Where did the man buy the MP3 player?A．From the Internet．B．In a supermarket．C．In a shop．3．How is the woman feeling?A．Worried．B．Surprised．C．Angry．4．Where are the two speakers going?A．To a shop．B．To the railway station．C．To a restaurant．5．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Uncle and niece．B．Aunt and nephew．C．Cousins．第二节（共15小题；每题1．5分，满分22．5分）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。
郑州市2020届高中毕业年级第一次质量预测英语试题卷本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分针，满分150分（听力成绩算作参考分）。
考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the man do last night?A. He went to visit Lily.B. He attended a concert.C. He worked on his project.2. What are the speakers going to do?A. Go out for dinner.B. Hold a dinner party.C. Send out invitations.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a parking lot.B. In the street.C. In a restaurant.4. Why is the woman angry?A. Her son failed the exam.B. Her son cheated in the exam.C. Her husband misunderstood her.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Boss and secretary.C. Coach and player.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
河南省郑州市2020届高中毕业年级第一次质量预测英语本试卷分四部分。
考试时间120分钟，满分150分（听力成绩算作参考分）。
考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.音频When will the film begin?A. At 7:00.B. At 7:15.C. At 7:20.【答案】C【解析】略2.音频Where does the woman want to go for a holiday?A. Canada.B. Turkey.C. Italy.【答案】B【解析】略3.音频How are they going to the airport to see Thomas and Lily off?A. By car.B. By subway.C. By bus.【答案】A【解析】略4.音频Why can’t the woman play her records?A. She’s left them in the café.B. She can’t find them anywhere.C. She’s broken them by accident.【答案】C【解析】略5.音频Who enjoys armchair traveling?A. The man’s mother.B. The man’s father.C. The woman’s mother.【答案】C【解析】略第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语·模拟预测卷(一)本试卷7页，满分120分。
考试用时120分钟注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，请用2B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；不能答在试卷上。
.3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
第一部分阅读理解(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。
AThailand's southern beaches attract travelers with their clean water and dramatic cliffs (峭壁), but there's more to explore in this Southeast Asian country.Lopburi for history buffsBypass the tour groups at the ancient city of Ayutthaya and head two hours north of the capital, Bangkok, for a peaceful walk through Thai history. Lopburi, one of Thailand's oldest cities, boasts Khmer-era temples and the uncrowded ruins of King Narai's Palace, which was built in the 1600s. It's also known for the monkeys that gather at Phra Prang Sam Yot temple in the center of town.Ban Krut for beach bumsIn Ban Krut, travelers will find one of the cleanest and quietest stretches of white sandy beach within driving distance of Bangkok. This sleepy seaside community, known mostly by locals, is afive-hour drive or six-hour train trip down the Gulf of Thailand. Don't miss the magnificent Wat Tang Sai, a huge, fairy tale castle-like Buddhist temple.Cave for holiday hikersHiking trails, wetlands and forests make Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park a weekend adventure worthy of topping your Thailand to-do list. The park's crown jewel is the extraordinary Phraya Nakhon Cave. Come early to catch the picturesque chamber flooded with morning sunshine that spotlights the royal pavilion that sits inside.River Kwai for nature loversMost visitors come for the beaches, but the rivers and parks in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province have much to offer. Scenic trails and waterfalls abound in Sai Yok and Erawan national parks. Just two hours from Bangkok is the bridge made famous in the book Bridge over the River Kwai by French author, Pierre Boulle, and the 1957 Academy Award-winning 1957 film adaptation of the same name. Stay on the river at one of Kanchanaburi's many floating hotels, where you can travel to your front door.1．From which of the following can you learn more about Thai history?A．Ban Krut B．KanchanaburiC．Phraya Nakhon Cave D．Lopburi2．What can tourists do in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park?A．Visit temples. B．Meet lovely monkeys.C．Go hiking. D．Go to the beach.3．What can we know from the passage?A．River Kwai was made famous by a book and a filmB．Tourists can stay at the floating hotels on River Kwai.C．Most visitors visit Thailand for rivers and parksD．Travellers can find Khmer-era temples in Ban Krut.BAlaska state officials are hosting Walmart executives in the state capital this week in an effort to resolve a months-old argument over Alaskan salmon fisheries’ sustainability qualifications.The seeds of the quarrel were planted several years ago when several Alaskan fisheries decided to end their relationship with the Marine Stewardship Council—the famous global organization that states and proves the truthfulness of sustainable fishing—to seek out other means assuring customers of their sustainable practices. But last June, Walmart told Alaskan fisheries that it would not be buying salmon sourced from fisheries not certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.Now Walmart is caught between two forces–Alaska fisheries and “buy American” enthusiasts who think the company’s firs t responsibility should be to American industry, and environmentalists who think Walmart should make as strong a commitment to environmentally sustainable industry as possible.But from a broader perspective, this latest noise is an object lesson in why the concept of corporate (公司的) responsibility has shortcomings to begin with. Walmart—like most successful corporations—is pretty good at offering products their customers want at low prices. When it tries to promote broader public goods, like a clean environment, or lower unemployment for veterans, it’s nowhere near as successful. Here’s a few of Walmart’s more notable corporate-responsibility confusion:The Buy-American Debacle: Walmart’s first major corporate responsibility push was an effort in the 1980s to promote American-made products. But the campaign ran aground (搁浅) after a NBC investigation revealed that the company was actually selling products manufactured in India as “Made American.”The Going Green Campaign: Walmart launched on a sustainability campaign aimed at making the retail giants operations much more environmentally friendly. Though Walmart and the media have done much to raise visibility of these efforts, the actual results have been lacking. According to a recent report from the Institut e for Local Self Reliance (ILSR), Walmart’s sustainability campaign is much more focused on making its operations appear green to customers than stopping doing things that would actually help the environment, like reducing emissions.In reality, these exam ples simply show that one can’t realistically expect corporations to behave in a way that is opposite to making profits. But that doesn’t mean that the goal of fishing sustainability isn’t achievable. It’s just that the corporate structure isn’t our best m eans of achieving them—the government is.4．What is the function of the Marine Stewardship Council?A．To advocate sustainable fishing practices. B．To persuade supermarkets to buy its products. C．To solve disagreements between fisheries and supermarkets.D．To guarantee the safety of goods supplied by supermarkets.5．According to the author, Walmart’s corporate responsibility is ________.A．confusing B．heavyC．environmental-friendly D．unsatisfying6．From Paragraph 5, we know ________.A．Walmart’s sustainability campaign worked wellB．Walmart might have profited at the cost of the environmentC．ILSR’s report was part of Walmart’s campaign planD．Walmart had no intention to protect the environment at all7．Who should be mainly responsible for achieving the goals of fishing sustainability?A．The company structure B．WalmartC．The government D．The Marine Stewardship CouncilCA cloudless Southern California sky looms over the Pro Park Course for the Pro Skate Park Series. Here to compete are some of the top female skaters in the world. The women skaters range in age from early adolescence to early 30s, but in a sport that embraces youth, there is one who stands out. At 8 years old, Sky Brown, would be the youngest skater, male or female, ever to compete at this series.She is known to some — a minor star of the viral age. When her first video was posted to YouTube, Sky initially gained a little internet fame as a premature and level-headed 4-year-old —highly intelligent, well-spoken beyond her years, hugely talented, and yet grounded. Four years later, it was announced that she would be competing at Huntington Beach. Still, the question remains: Is she truly ready, or will this be another case where reality comes crashing down hard on all the hype?And then, it turns out to be anything but. Sky goes out and presents one surprise after another. Commentators Neal Hendrix and Chris Pastras are left in awe, “Half of the pros can't do.” The only thing that makes the prodigy look like a kid is her size. In every other regard, she holds her own with skaters 10 and 20 years her senior. Before the competition at Huntington, Sky was a curiosity. After, she is a competitor.Sky's first memory of a skateboard is seeing her father, Stuart, doing a few tricks in front of the family home. “It always looked really fun,”says Sky. “I just kept begging to try it.” Sky progressed quickly, although she never had a formal coach. Somehow she just had the knack. Every movement, every shift in weight, every push and pull of body on board, she absorbed. Then, she did it herself.“You get so close to making it,” she says of her process, “and think you're about to land it, and then it takes you 100 more times. I'm always saying to my parents, 'Just one last try.'” If anyone was pushing, striving to get better, it was Sky herself, learning new tricks the same way everyone else does — by trying, failing, falling, and getting back up again.8．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2?A．To show Sky’s early experience.B．To show Sky’s talents from varied aspects.C．To show the public’s doubt about Sky’s competence.D．To show the public’s recognition of Sky’s performances.9．What do we know about Sky?A．She equals the senior skaters in the competition.B．She looks like a professional skater in terms of her figure.C．She participates in a competition inappropriate for the young.D．She has already become a household name before the competition.10．What is the main reason for Sky’s achievements?A．Her parents push her too hard.B．She practices hard and never quits.C．Her coach is very strict with her.D．Her father exerts a strong influence on her.11．What is the best title for the text?A．A Rocky Road Leads to Internet FameB．A Strong Competitor Stands out from CrowdC．An 8-year-old Skater Amazes the WorldD．A Wonder Shows at the Pro Skate Park SeriesDDon't get mad the next time you catch your teenager texting when he promised to be studying. He simply may not be able to resist. A University of lowa(UI) study found teenagers are far more sensitive than adults to the immediate effect or reward of their behaviors. The findings may help explain why the initial rush of texting may be more attractive for adolescents than the long-term pay off of studying."For the teenager, 'the rewards are attractive." says Professor Jatin Vaidya，an author of the study. "They draw adolescent. Sometimes, the rewards are a kind of motivation for them. Even when a behavior is no longer in a teenager's best interest to continue, they will, because the effect of the reward is still there and lasts much longer in adolescents than in adults ."For parents,that means limiting distraction (分心的事情）so teenagers can make better choices. Take the homework and social media dilemma: At 9 p.m., shut off everything except a computer that has no access to Facehook or Twitter, the researchers advise. "I'm not saying they shouldn't be allowed access to technology," Vaidya says. But some help in netting their concentration is necessary for them so they can develop those impulse-co ntrol skills.”In their study,Vaidya and co-author Shaun Vecera note researchers generally believe teenagers are impulsive（冲动的)，make bad decisions，and engage in risky behavior because the frontal lobes （额叶）of their trains are not fully developed. But the UI researchers wondered. whether something more fundamental was going on with adolescents to cause behaviors independent of higher-level reasoning."We wanted to try to understand the brain's reward system how it change from chillhood to adulthood," Says Vaidya, who adds the reward character in the human brain is easier than decision-making. “We've been trying to understand the reward process in adolescence and whether there is more to adolescence behavior than an under-developed frontal lobe,”he adds.For their study ,the researchers persuaded 40 adolescents, aged 13 and 16,and 40 adults, aged 20 and 35 to participate.In the future,researchers hope to look into the psychological and neurological（神经学上的）aspects of their results.12．What does the passage mainly tell us?A．The initial rush of texting is less attractive for adolescents than the long-term pay off of studying. B．Always, rewards are attractive to teenagers.C．Resistance can be controlled well by adolescents.D．Getting rewards is the greatest motivation for adolescents to study.13．Which statement agrees with Vaidya's idea?A．The influence of the reward is weak in adolescents.B．Parents should help children in making decisions.C．Children should have access to the Internet.D．Children need help in refocusing their attention.14．What result does teenagers' brain underdevelopment lead to?A．Doing things after some thought.B．Making good decisions.C．Joining in dangerous actions.D．Escaping risky behavior.15．How did the researchers carry out their study?A．By making a comparison of brain examinations.B．By examining adults’ brain.C．By examining teenage brain.D．By building the train’s reward system.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。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷（三）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。
AOur new childcare location in Scheveningen!The center is surrounded by numerous international institutes and embassies and is conveniently located just 10 minues from The Hague city center. You can easily pick up and drop off your child thanks to the many parking spaces close to the entrance.Our servicesBig Ben Kids provides day care, preschool care and afer-school care. Our activity progamme includes language lessons, violin lessons, guitar lessons and much more. Activites are held indoors, but can also be external, such as swimming in the river, and field trips to the woods. Children learn dancing, making music, and the native language---Dutch! They learn through play. Our curriculum is carefully designed in such a way that the children don't even noticehow much they learrn each day. For them, it's all about playing and having fun!What does Big Ben Kids offer your family?●Homelike environmentA warm and stimulating(趣味盎然的) atmosphere that allows children to grow and develop safely.●A truly international placeOur staff members come from all over the world, just like the families we serve. We are therefore acutely aware that our centers should be much more than places that simply care for children. We always go the extra mile to help families and try to bring everyone together to form a friendly international community .●Healthy mealsAt Big Ben Kids, we serve two warm, healthy ,homemade meals each day. The snacks are nutritious as well, with lots of fruit and vegetables.Parents receive our menu every week in advance.21. Where does the center probably lie?A. Germany.B. France.C. Holland.D. Sweden.22. Who is the center mainly intended for?A. Foreign children.B. Preschool children.C. Native children.D. Athletic children.23. What are parents aware of about their children ahead of time?A. What activities their children join.B. What meals their children are served.C. How their children perform in class.D. Whether their children finish homework.BBefore my daughter, Evelyn, was born, I eagerly expected her first year of life. I imagined celebrating every milestone --- bonding with her as a newborn, seeing her smile for the first time, hearing her say her first word. 1 didn't think of feeding tubes,long hospital stays or an organ transplant( 移植). For Evelyn, the first year included all and more.Evelyn came into this world at just 34 weeks, weighing less than 3 pounds. Genetic testing revealed she had Alagille syndrome, a genetic disorder that can damage the liver(肝脏),heart and other organs. Soon, we received the news that baby Evelyn needed a liver transplant, Our family moved nearer to UPMC Children's Hospial of Pittsburgh so that we were closer if a liver was available for Evelyn.When Evelyn was added to the organ donation wait list, I was under the liver allocation policy in place at that time,which was map-based. This policy lacks any special consideration for transplant candidates, We were told it would likely take three months. Just then, a new policy for liver allocation was tried out.Under the new system, the sickest child patients get first priority(优先)。
高考英语模拟试卷题号I II III IV V VI总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AWHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO？Is it amazing that the WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO makes it fun for young children to save？With the help of Standard Bank's Kidz APP and the Big Five animal friends，teaching your children about managing their cash has never been more fun．Let the WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO show your little ones what it means to earn and save money as well as share in the enjoyment of spending their well-earned cash．ElephantAs your children use the mobile app to complete various actions-achieving savings goals，completing missions and achieving wishes-here various medals will be rewarded．Earned medals are displayed in the elephant habitat as well as locked medals still to be achieved．LeopardReward your kids with pocket money for completing ‘missions'：household chores，achievements，etc．You can create a mission for your child，or your child can request a new mission．Once created，it must be accepted．The mission needs to be completed by your child and approved by you before you can pay him or her．LionHelp your children create and fulfil wishes．Wish cards and their savings progress can be tracked from your banking app．Once their savings goal is reached，lion will inform you of their achievement．BuffaloKidz can request to withdraw cash or purchase airtime and data using their savings．RhinoRhino shows your child's latest account balance and transactions．Download the Standard Bank's Kidz APP from Apple App Store on the phone．Use the comment section to interact with other Standard Bank customers and bank consultants．1.What is the WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO designed for？______A. Players of board games．B. Kids for self-service banking．C. Parents for online banking．D. Travelers in the zoo．2.Rewards will be paid if ______ ．A. the kids fulfil your created missionsB. your kids get enough locked medalsC. you keep the account balancedD. you approve the request via Kidz APP3.Which of the following animals is related to spending？______A. Rhino．B. Leopard．C. Lion．D. Buffalo．BWhile staring out of the window during a flight，not everyone will think carefully about the question why airplanes have rounded windows rather than square ones．Over the years，aerospace engineering has made huge steps in airplane technology，meaning planes can carry more passengers and go faster．The planes have also changed shape to increase safety-including the windows．As commercial air travel took off in the mid-20th century，airline companies began to fly at higher altitudes to lower their cost-the air density（密度）is lower up there，creating less drag（阻力）for airplanes．However，higher altitudes came with problems，like the fact human beings can't really survive at 30，000 feet．To make that possible，the cabin was changed to a cylindrical（圆柱体）shape to support the pressure inside．But at first，plane builders left in the standard square windows and this expansion meant disaster．The deHavillandComet came into fashion in the 1950s．With a closed cabin，it was able to go higher and faster than other aircraft．However，where there's a corner，there's a weak spot．Windows，having four corners，have four potential weak spots，making them likely to crash under stress-such as air pressure．By curving the window，the stress that would eventually break the window corner is distributed and the chance of it breaking is reduced．Rounded shapes are also stronger and resist deformation（变形），and can thus survive the extreme differences in pressure between the inside and outside of the aircraft．Fortunately，designers figured out the lack of design pretty quick．Now we have nice，rounded airplane windows that can resist the pressure of traveling altitude．It gives being able to gaze out of your window to the world from 35，000 feet a whole new outlook，doesn't it？4.Why did airlines aim to fly at higher altitudes？______A. To increase safety of the plane．B. To help the plane to take off．C. To save money for less drag．D. To carry more passengers and go faster．5.What does the underlined words "de Havilland Comet" in Paragraph 2 refer to？______A. A planet．B. A band．C. An aircraft．D. A design．6.Which is the advantage of the rounded window？______A. It reduces the possibility of breaking up．B. It weakens the strength of air pressure．C. It increases the air pressure．D. It helps to survive the extreme weather．7.Where does this text come from？______A. A newspaper on safe driving．B. A magazine on fashion design．C. A website on survival skills．D. A science book on flying．CThe hemlock（铁杉）trees along the Wappinger Creek，New York，look healthy．However，scientist Gary Lovett says the white balls which provide protection for the bugs are created by a tiny insect．It's hard to believe the tiny bug could kill a tree．However，trees can end up with millions and millions of the pests．When there are that many，it ends up killing the tree．The bug from East Asia is slowly killing trees across the USA．The trouble-making bug is just one of many invasive（入侵的）pests that have slipped into the United States．They can hurt other living things in their new home．Many invasive pests arrive on wooden pallets piled inside shipping containers．They support and separate goods，and keep them from sliding around．Invasive pests often tunnel into the pallets．How can we stop pests from riding on pallets？Lovett says new rules are needed．The companies that make pallets don't want more rules．Congress has added an amendment（修正案）in the 2018 Farm Bill to try and prevent this problem．However，Lovett is not hopeful it will make much of a difference．Pallets are checked by inspectors．Many are sprayed with bug-killing pesticide．"I believe in the system，" said Brent McClendon，president of The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association．He also said shipping containers are checked very carefully．Still，each year 13 million containers are shipped to the U．S．Each is full of wooden pallets ．Lovett says："Inspectors can't possibly check everything．All it takes are a few bad pallets ；we should get rid of wooden pallets．" He believes pallets should be made of plastic or eco-composite wood．Eco-composite wood is a mix of wood fiber and plastic．Insects cannot hide into it．One problem is that these choices cost more．They may be worth the extra money，though．Invasive pests cost the U．S．﹩5 billion a year．Trees don't just die in forests．They also die in cities and our yards．Then，they need to be replaced．That costs money，too．8.All the statements are TRUE except that ______ ．A. pesticide has been applied to bug-killingB. invasive pests are native to Wappinger CreekC. invasive pests hide in pallets used in shippingD. the companies making pallets don't want more rules9.What can we infer from the passage？______A. Bugs can be easily spotted by eyes．B. Bugs ruin the shipping goods slowly．C. Bugs won't bother the tree if just in few numbers．D. Bugs cover trees with white soft balls for protection．10.Why does Gary Lovett want to get rid of wooden pallets？______A. Because insects mostly die in them．B. Because plastic pallets are eco-friendly．C. Because they are not worth extra money．D. Because they are the major pest carriers．11.What does the passage mainly talk about？______A. Invasive pests are harming plants in the USA．B. Effective measures have stopped the pest invasion．C. Congress contributes a lot to dealing with invasive pests．D. Ecosystem in the USA is poorly damaged by invasive woods．DHave you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard，maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game，when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet？There is an old phrase "calm before the storm"，often used in a situation-a quiet period just before a great activity or excitement．According to our own experience，we know there is actually calm before the storm．But what causes this calm？And is it always calm before the storm？Let's hear what scientists have to say．A period of calm happens in a particular kind of storm，the simplest kind of storm-asingle-cell thunderstorm．In this type of thunderstorm，there is usually only one main updraft，which is warm，damp air and drawn from places near the ground．Storms needwarm and damp air as fuel，so they typically draw that air in from surrounding environment．Storms can draw in the air that fit their need from all directions-even from the direction in which the storm is traveling．As the warm，damp air is pulled into a storm system，it leaves a low-pressure vacuum（真空）coming after．The rising air meets the cold dry air that has already existed in the storm clouds，thus the temperature of the warm，damp air drops，and the water vapour（水蒸汽）in it changes into tiny drops that are a precondition of rain．These drops accumulate and build on larger particles like dust，until they grow large enough to form raindrops．This warm，damp air keeps moving upwards，but it becomes cooler and drier during its trip through cloud．When it reaches the top of the cloud，the air gets spit out（被挤出）at the top．This air is sent rolling out over the big thunderclouds．From there，the air goes down．Warm and dry air is relatively stable，and once it covers a region，that air，in turn ，causes the calm before a storm．Most thunderstorms，though，don't start with calm．That's because most are actually groups of storms with complex wind patterns．There's so much air moving up and down storm groups that the calm before the storm never happens．Instead，before the storm，it might be really windy!12.Which best fits the description of a particular kind of storm？______A. A thunderstorm with a single shape．B. A thunderstorm without strong winds．C. A storm with air drawn from every direction．D. A storm fueled by moving air from the ground．13.What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refer to？______A. Cold and dry air．B. Warm and dry air．C. Cold and damp air．D. Warm and damp air．14.Which does the writer most likely agree to？______A. Presence of the calm relies on stable air．B. Not all thunderstorms start with the calm．C. The drier the air is，the bigger the storm will be．D. Storm happens without air moving up and down．15.What is the passage mainly about？______A. Causes and effects of a heavy storm．B. A brief description of a peaceful storm．C. A personal experience of a heavy storm．D. An explanation of the calm before a storm．二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）We are surrounded by messages trying to get our attention．Advertisers，politicians and other groups all try to get us to agree with them．(1) ．Propaganda is not always a bad thing ，but it often hides the truth about a topic．It's very similar to advertising，whose goal is to get people to buy something，while propaganda is to change what people believe．Propaganda TechniquesTo create propaganda，a common technique is name-calling．A politician might call someone a traitor or liar，which makes the other person look bad．Another is the trend technique．People want to be on the side in the favor．(2) ．Some propaganda is based on fear．It scares people into choosing a certain side or taking action，which might not be bad ．Anti-smoking campaigns are one example．They may scare people into thinking that if they smoke，they will get cancer．(3) Propaganda is used by many groups，such as businesses，politicians and thegovernment．It is spread through posters，television and radio．The Internet makes it easy to send messages to the whole world．Types of PropagandaPolitical propaganda has been around as long as there have been politicians．(4) ．People have used it for many years．War propaganda began during World War I，more than 100 years ago．To see if propaganda is saying the truth，people need to do extra work．For example，ads might always sound like they're true．But before you believe them，try to think about who created and paid for them．Find out why they did it．(5) ．A．Propaganda TargetsB．Propaganda MediumsC．Another word for this is propagandaD．So most people will agree with those politiciansE．Then，you can decide if they're being honest or notF．However，religious propaganda was actually the first official oneG．People might join someone who claims to be popular or winning16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Our teachers tried teaching us about death during nursing training．As a student nurse，I knew I would see death in my (21)．I had no idea of the (22) it would have on me，(23)．The first person I saw die was an elderly man，John，who had been (24) for weeks．His heart was(25) and the health-care team was keeping him comfortable and (26) his symptoms．He had stopped speaking days before but was still awake at times，and his (27) when we spoke to him was beautiful．When I came on to the(28) one morning，the night staff said he had deteriorated （恶化）overnight and had(29) left to leave．A trained nurse and I gave him a bed bath，shaved him and changed his sheets．For the next six hours I (30) his hand and talked to him．The doctor came in regularly and asked if he needed more pain relief but he seemed (31) most of the time．He only (32) opened his eyes to smile at me．Early in the afternoon the nurse came back in and we washed his face and (33) his hair．As she was just about to leave the room，she stroked his hair and said："Oh John，just (34)．" Minutes later，he did．It has been 20 years since John's death．I have seen (35) deaths in my time nursing．I have seen staff go far beyond the(36) of their jobs to (37) that a patient has as good a death as possible．I remember some of the other faces，but none is quite as (38) as John's．He，and the professionals who were (39) him，taught me that it (40) how we treat those who are dying．21. A. life B. career C. mindD. family22. A. impact B. difference C. reflection D. affection23. A. instead B. regardless C. therefore D. however24. A. insisting B. challenging C. struggling D. recovering25. A. striking B. failing C. beating D. aging26. A. comforting B. decreasing C. disappearing D. relieving27. A. face B. eyes C. smile D. expression28. A. ward B. classroom C. hospital D. department29. A. days B. hours C. minutes D. seconds30. A. held B. reached C. hugged D. touched31. A. silent B. painful C. peaceful D. anxious32. A. frequently B. occasionally C. hardly D. easily33. A. combed B. tied C. washed D. smelt34. A. come on B. pass away C. let go D. go away35. A. priceless B. constant C. considerate D. countless36. A. qualifications B. abilityC. expectationsD. exception37. A. pretend B. assume C. believe D. ensure38. A. beautiful B. vivid C. pale D. scary39. A. caring for B. looking for C. bringing up D. cheering up40. A. trains B. works C. influences D. matters四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.Letters as a way of communication have long given way to phone calls and WeChatmessages．But a TV show，Letters Alive，is helping bring this old way to keep in touch back (1) the present．Letters Alive took (2) （it）idea from a UK program，Letters Live，released in 2013．Both (3) （show）feature famous actors and actresses，but there (4) （be）no eye-catching visual effects or any regular showbiz（娱乐圈）activities．Instead，it's just a live event (5) remarkable letters selected from a wide time span and a diverse range of subjects are read．There is，for example，a passionate letter from Huang Yongyu to playwright Cao Yu 30 years ago to criticize his lack of (6) （create）．Every letter is like a small piece of history．By hearing them (7) （read），it's as if we are being sent back in time to experience a moment that we would otherwise never have had the chance to．Compared to (8) （publish）texts，letters also (9) （natural）come with a personal touch．As well as celebrating the pain，joy，wisdom and humor，Letters Alive (10) （commit）to promoting Chinese literature since first run．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.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．Last year， Zhang Pingyu paid visit to London． Worried about the time available， Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the site she wanted to see．It was the Tower which she visited first． Fancy! This solid stone，square tower had been remained standing for one thousand years．Many new buildings had expanded around it． Therefore，it was still part of a royal palace and prison combined．There followed St Paul's Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666．It looked splendidly when first built． Westminster Abbey， too， was very interesting ． Then just as he came out of the abbey，Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock Big Ben， ring out the hour．The next day Pingyu was leaving London to Windsor Castle．"Perhaps I will see the Queen？" she wondered as she fall asleep．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假定你是李华，你的朋友Peter想了解你校于五月举办的中国传统文化艺术节．请你给Peter写封回信，内容包括：1．举办艺术节的目的；2．介绍你最喜欢的一个艺术节活动；3．邀请Peter参加并告之艺术节活动的时间．注意：1．词数 100 左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】D【解析】BAD【语篇导读】本文为应用文，介绍了一款儿童理财网银APP的功能及使用说明．（1）B 【解析】细节理解题．根据第一段Let the WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO show your little ones what it means to earn and save mo ney as well as share in the enjoyment of spending their well-earned cash．可知WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO 专为儿童理财而设计．（2）A 【解析】细节理解题．根据Leopard中的Reward your kids with pocket money for completing ‘missions'： household chores，achievements， etc．可知．（3）D 【解析】细节理解题．儿童理财的APP中5种动物对应5项银行业务，根据Buffalo中的Kidz can request to withdraw cash or purchase airtime and data using their savings．可知．4.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】C【小题3】A【小题4】D【解析】CCAD【语篇导读】本文为说明文，介绍了飞机舷窗由方变圆的原由．（1）C 【解析】细节理解题．根据第二段第三句…airline companies began to fly at higher altitudes to lower their cost-the air density （密度） is lower up there， creating less drag （阻力）for airplanes．可知．（2）C 【解析】推理判断题．下划线并非词义猜测，而是根据第二段最后一句With a closed cabin， it was able to go higher and faster than other aircraft．中的 it和other aircraft 推测此词所指为一款飞机．（3）A 【解析】细节理解题．根据第三段第三句By curving the window，the stress that would eventually break the window corner is distributed and the chance of it b reaking is reduced．可知．（4）D 【解析】推理判断题．本文介绍了社会发展过程中应安全和经济的需求，飞机形状和其舷窗形状的变化，故选自于与飞行有关的书籍．8.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】A【解析】1．B．细节理解题．根据第二段，The bug from East Asia is slowly killing trees across the USA．The trouble-making bug is just one of many invasive（入侵的）pests that have slipped into the United States．They can hurt other living things in their new home．来自东亚的虫子正在慢慢地杀死美国各地的树木．制造麻烦的虫子只是许多入侵美国的害虫之一．它们会伤害到新家里的其他生物．可知此害虫为外来物种．结合选项，故选B．2．C．推理判断题．根据第一段最后两句However，trees can end up with millions and millions of the pests． When there are that many，it ends up killing the tree．然而，树木最终会造成数百万的害虫，当害虫数量如此之多时，最终会杀死树木．可知，如果只有很少的虫子，它们就不会影响到树了．结合选项，故选C．3．D．细节理解题．根据最后一段Inspectors can't possibly check everything．All it takes are a few bad pallets； we should get rid of wooden pallets．" He believes pallets should be made of plastic or eco-composite wood．Eco-composite wood is a mix of wood fiber and plastic． Insects cannot hide into it．检查人员不可能检查所有东西．只需要几个坏托盘；我们应该把木托盘扔掉．"他认为托盘应该是塑料或生态复合木材．生态复合木材是木纤维和塑料的混合物．昆虫不能藏在里面．可知．木板是铁杉斑螟蛾虫的主要载体．因此必须根除，结合选项，故选D．4．A．主旨大意题．根据文章内容，本文主要介绍了外来蛾虫入侵所致的铁杉树虫害并没有因国会通过的修正案或是有关人士提出的方案而得到完全地解决．外来物种的入侵正影响着美国的植物，结合选项，故选A．本文为记叙文，介绍了美国铁杉树虫害因运输过程中使用的木板所携带的外来蛾虫所致．政府有颁布法案解决但收效甚微．有关人士就此也提出相应的解决方案．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．12.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】D【小题3】B【小题4】D【解析】1．C．细节理解题．第二段中特定的暴风雨指的是一种简单的单细胞雷暴．而并非指简单形状，故排除A．根据第二段最后一句可知雷暴能够从周围任何一个方向吸进自己所需的暖湿空气．故选C．2．D．代词指代题．第三段中提到由于暖湿空气被吸进雷暴中，雷暴经过之处就形成了低气压真空带．正在上升的暖湿气流遇到雷暴云层中原本就存在的干燥冷空气，此时暖湿空气的温度下降，暖湿空气中的水分凝结成小的水滴，这就是雨水形成的前提．故选D．3．B．推理判断题．根据最后一段Most thunderstorms， though， don't start with calm．可知大多数的雷暴来临前并不是一片宁静．而当有很多气流频繁上下流动时，暴风雨来临前毫无平静可言可知C、D不正确．故选B．4．D．主旨大意题．本文为自然现象类说明文．揭秘暴风雨来临前的宁静这一神秘自然现象．故选D．本文为自然现象类说明文．揭秘暴风雨来临前的宁静这一神秘自然现象．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．16.【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】G【小题3】B【小题4】F【小题5】E【解析】1-5 CGBFE1．C．细节理解题．根据前文"politicians and other groups all try to get us to agree with them 政客和其他团体都试图让我们同意他们的观点"．可知此处应填"另一个词是宣传"．故选C．2．G．细节理解题．根据前文"People want to be on the side in the favor人们希望站在有利的一方"．可知此处应填"人们可能会加入自称受欢迎或获胜的人"．故选G．3．B．推理判断题．根据下文"Propaganda is used by many groups，such as businesses，politicians and the government宣传被许多团体使用，如企业、政客和政府"．可知此处应填"宣传媒介"．故选B．4．F．推理判断题．根据前文"Political propaganda has been around as long as there have been politicians只要有政客，政治宣传就一直存在"．可知此处应填"然而，宗教宣传实际上是第一个官方宣传"．故选F．5．E．推理判断题．根据前文"Find out why they did it．找出为什么他们做到了．"．可知此处应填"然后，你可以决定他们是否诚实"．故选E．本文为说明文，主要介绍了宣传的作用，手段，传播媒介以及种类．本题型不仅要求学生有良好的阅读理解能力，还要求学生对词汇语法有全面的把握，所以在这道题型上要拿到高分是不轻易的，而且还要在基本工扎实的基础上具备一定的解题技巧．21.【答案】【小题1】B【小题2】A【小题3】D【小题4】C【小题5】B【小题6】D【小题7】C【小题8】A【小题9】B【小题10】A 【小题11】C【小题12】B【小题13】A【小题14】C【小题15】D 【小题16】C【小题17】D【小题18】B【小题19】A【小题20】D【解析】1-5 BADCB 6-10 DCABA 11-15 CBACD 16-20CDBAD1．B．考查名词及语境理解．句意：作为一名护士，会在工作中遇见死亡．life生活；family家庭；mind思想；career职业．后文可知，作者是一名护士，所以在职业生涯中会见到死亡，故选B．2．A．考查名词及语境理解．句意：但是，我不知道这会对我产生什么样的影响．affection 感情；difference不同； impact影响；reflection反映．根据短语have an impact on sth ．以及句意可知，difference虽然可以表示影响，但是短语搭配是make a difference to/in ．答案为A．3．D．考查副词及语境理解．句意：但是，我不知道这会对我产生什么样的影响．instead 替代；however然而； therefore因此；regardless不管．根据上文中的no idea可知作者没有想到死亡对她的影响，所以是转折关系，故选D．4．C．考查动词及语境理解．句意：我看见的第一个死亡的人是一个老人，John，已经挣扎了几周．struggling挣扎；challenging挑战；insisting坚持；recovering恢复．第二段对John的描述可得知，John是一个垂死患者，所以选struggling，故选C．5．B．考查动词及语境理解．句意：他的心脏正在衰竭，医疗团队正在让他舒适，减轻症状．striking袭击；aging使变老；beating打败；failing衰竭． John已经垂死，所以心脏衰竭，failing可以表示器官衰竭的含义，故选B．6．D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：他的心脏正在衰竭，医疗团队正在让他舒适，减轻症状．comforting安慰；relieving减轻； disappearing消失；decreasing减少．根据上下文，医护人员可以做的只能是让他舒适以及减轻他的症状．decrease侧重大小数量上的减少，语意不符．comfort宾语通常是人．disappear为不及物动词，不带宾语，故选D．7．C．考查名词及语境理解．句意：之前就已经不说话了，但是时不时的醒来，当我们对他说话的时候，他的笑容很美． smile微笑；eyes眼睛； face脸；expression表情．下文中有提到睁开眼睛朝作者微笑，再根据句子的谓语动词was可知答案是smile，故选C．8．A．考查名词及语境理解．句意：当我早上到医院的时候，上夜班的同事说John病情恶化，并且陪John走过了生命的最后几个小时． hospital医院；classroom教室；ward 病房； department部门．由后文可知，作者被告知John病情恶化，并且陪John走过了生命的最后几个小时，这一切只能是发生在John的病房里，既ward，故选A．9．B．考查名词及语境理解．句意：当我早上到医院的时候，上夜班的同事说John病情恶化，并且只有生命的最后几个小时．days天；seconds秒；minutes分钟； hours 小时．后文有提及几个小时后，John便离开了人世，故选B．10．A．考查动词及语境理解．句意：我握着John的手陪他说了六个小时的话． hugged 拥抱；reached达到；held握着，持有；touched触摸．作者是握着John的手陪他说了六个小时的话，故选A．11．C．考查形容词及语境理解．句意：医生按时进入病房，问他是否需要止痛药，但是大多数时候他似乎很平和．peaceful和平的；painful 痛苦的； silent寂静的；anxious 着急的．由前文的but可知John不需要止痛药，所以是处于很平和的状态，故选C．12．B．考查副词及语境理解．句意：他只是偶尔睁开眼睛对我微笑．frequently频繁地；easily容易地；hardly几乎不； occasionally偶尔．由上下文可知，John已经病危，在生命最后的一段时间里，他非常地平静，只是偶尔睁眼对作者报以微笑，故选B ．13．A．考查动词及语境理解．句意：下午早些时候，医护人员进入病房，帮John洗了脸梳了头．washed洗；tied系； combed梳；smelt闻．医护人员帮John洗了脸梳了头．故选A．14．C．考查动词短语及语境理解．句意：当她要离开病房的时候，触摸着他的头发对他说的话是"放手，安心地离去吧"．let go放手；pass away去世；come on 加油；go away离开．从后文可知，几分钟后，John就去世了，所以可得知医护人员对他说的话是"放手，安心地离去吧"．let go有放手、放开之意．其余选项均不符合上下文意思，故选C．15．D．考查形容词及语境理解．句意：作为护士看见了不计其数的死亡．priceless无价的；countless无数的；considerate 体贴的； constant持续的．John死后的二十年里，作者作为护士看见了不计其数的死亡，即countless．constant表示动作的持续，不符合文意，故选D．16．C．考查名词及语境理解．句意：我看到护士为了确保临死的患者可以走得安详舒坦，做了很多工作范围之外的事情． expectations期望；ability能力；qualifications合格；exception例外．作者的实习经历讲述了医护人员对患者的关心和照顾，所以此处应该是医护人员帮助患者，做了很多工作范围之外的事情，即超出了工作的预期，故选C．17．D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：我看到护士为了确保临死的患者可以走得安详舒坦，做了很多工作范围之外的事情．pretend假装；ensure确保；believe相信；assume 假设．医护人员做出超出工作预期的事情是为了确保临死的患者可以走得安详舒坦，故选D．18．B．考查形容词及语境理解．句意：我还记得其他一些病人的脸庞，但是对John依旧记忆犹新． beautiful美丽的； scary恐怖的；pale苍白的； vivid生动的．此处描述的是作者对John的记忆，这么多年过去了，作者对John依旧记忆犹新，John的一切依旧历历在目．所以选vivid表示"生动清晰的"．前文中的beautiful是用来形容John的笑容，放在这里不合适，故选B．19．A．考查动词及语境理解．句意：他和照顾他的专业人员教会了我对待垂死患者的方式是一件非常重要的事情．bringing up抚养；looking for寻找； caring for照顾；cheering up使振奋．由作者对实习经历的描述可知医护人员对患者是进行照顾，即care for，故选A．20．D．考查动词及语境理解．句意：对待垂死患者的方式是一件非常重要的事情．trains 训练；matters重要；influences影响；works工作．作者的实习经历教导了作者：医护人员对待垂死患者的方式是一件非常重要的事情，即matter表示"要紧、重要"，故选D．本文属于叙事说理文，讲述作者当护士的时候，遇见一个叫John即将死亡的人，护士精心照顾他，使他能够走的安详平静，这也让作者领悟了：对待垂死患者的方式是一件非常重要的事情．近几年高考试题中的完形填空有新的变化，试题所涉及的知识面不断拓宽，综合难度不断提高．做完型填空首先要通读全文，了解大意．一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格，所以，必须先通读一至两遍，才能大概了解文章的内容．千万不要看一句，做一句．其次要逐句分析，前后一致．选择答案时，要考虑整个句子的内容，包括搭配、时态、语法等．答案全填完后，再通读一遍文章，检查是否通顺流畅了，用词得当，意思正确．41.【答案】【小题1】to【小题2】its 【小题3】shows【小题4】are【小题5】where【小题6】creativity 【小题7】being read【小题8】published【小题9】naturally【小题10】has beencommitted【解析】（ 1）to． 介词考查．《见字如面》这档电视节目正将这一保持联系的老方式带回到现代人的视野．bring…to…固定搭配．所以填to．（2）its．代词考查．《见字如面》其想法源于一档类似的英国节目Letters Live，该节目于2013年首播．故填its．（3）shows．考查上下文语篇理解，此处缺名词，feature为谓语动词，且有both修饰则应该填复数形式．所以填shows．（4）are．主谓一致就近原则考查．两档节目均无惊人的视觉效果或是常规的娱乐活动．所以填are．（5）where．连词考查．先行词在定语从句中充当状语．所以填where．（6）creativity．考查词性转换．例如，节目里有一封30年前著名画家黄永玉写给剧作家曹禺的充满激情的信件，批评他缺乏创造力．所以填creativity．（7）being read．非谓语动词考查．听信时，我们仿佛回到过去，身临其境．现在分词作hear的宾语补充说明，与下文中as if we are being sent back呼应表示正在被听．所以填being read．（8）published．非谓语动词考查．过去分词作定语修饰texts．表示与其他出版文字相比，信件中自然地流露出个人感触．所以填published．（9）naturally．副词考查．此处用副词修饰动词，naturally是副词"自然地"，所以填naturally．（10）has been committed．动词时态考查．《见字如面》从开播至今还致力于推广中国文学．由since可知此处应用现在完成时．所以填has been committed．本文为说明性记叙文，介绍电视节目《见字如面》．语法填空是通过语篇在语境中考查语法知识的运用能力，在解题前应快速浏览短文掌握大意，在读懂短文的基础上，结合短文提供的特定的语言环境去逐句分析．要解决好语法填空，离不开坚实的语法知识，有了坚实的语法知识才能对语言进行正确的分析和判断，从而答对题目．42.【答案】Last year， Zhang Pingyu paid ˄ visit to London．Worried about the time available， Zhang Pingyu hadamade a list of the site she wanted to see． It was the Tower which she visited first．。
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ATime magazine listed its top inventions of 2019, some of which will surely become a big part of our everyday lives over the next decade . Here are some we're most looking forward to.■Virtual（虚拟的）surgeryAccording to Harvard Business Review, our current system of training surgeons can't keep up with the speed of technological development. “Even after 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school and 5 years of advanced training after working, 30% of graduates still can't operate on their own,” said Justin Barad, who is theCEO and co — founder of Osso VR.This VR software is made to give doctors virtual operating-room experience so they can practice and prepare for surgeries. Apparently, it works. Gideon Blumstein of California University conducted a study on using Osso VR. His team found that participants' overall surgical performance improved by an astonishing 230% over traditional training methods.■ Vending veggies（出售素食）"Eat happier. ” That's the Farmers Fridge advertising message. It is a good one, as thiscompany wants to bring fresh, healthy food to people on the go.It's trying to change more than just food, though. It also wants to change the delivery method. Farmers Fridge has created its very own automatic machines. They can be placed in high-traffic areas. These super-smart vending machines can know their contents at any moment, and can allow customers to reserve and pay in advance. They can even learn about what customers want. Shayna Harris is the company's Chief Growth Officer. “We have developed salads, sandwiches and breakfast items that taste as fresh as if you were to make them in your home kitchen,” she said in an interview with Insider Trends.■ Recycling pollutionWhen we write with black ink, we're writing with soot — a powder made by burning coal or oil. Cars are machines that produce soot. To collect the soot, Anirudh Sharma, creator of AIR-INK, made a device called Kaalink, whic h attaches to a vehicle’s exhaust pipe （排气管）.Once collected, it's made into ink color and mixed with vegetable oil to create inks, markers and paints with the brand AIR-INK.“I don't know if it's pollution, but the quality of the ink is really special,”said artist Kristopher Ho. “It's black, really thick and dries extremely quickly.”The Guardian describes AIR-INK as "remarkably green”. Each 30-milliliter pen contains between 40—50 minutes of air pollution, while each 6-liter spray can hold 2,000 minutes of diesel exhaust （柴油废气）. In the past year, Sharma said, his team has cleaned nearly 1.7 trillion （万亿）liters of air in India and Hong Kong.21. What can be known about Osso VR?A. It is an assistant to help surgeons do operations.B. It can perform operations on patients automatically.C. It offers doctors a virtual environment to practice surgeries.D. It is a piece of software to help medical students do research.22. What makes Farmers Fridge different and special?A. Why its advertisement works.B. What its vending machines sell.C. How its vending machines operate.D. Where its vending machines serve.23. What attitude does Kristopher Ho hold toward AIR-INK?A. Doubtful.B. Casual.C. Disapproving.D. Positive.24. What is the authors main purpose in writing the passage?A. To encourage scientists to make technological inventions.B. To tell readers some of the latest inventions in technology.C. To call on people to keep up with technological development.D. To raise everyone's awareness of the environmental protection.BWhen I heard that Vitaminwater is giving away $100,000 in a contest where the winner has to give up their cellphone for a year in favor of a 1996-era app-free version, my immediate thought was: I could never do that. Even a day would be very difficult for me. I admit that I'm addicted to my iPhone.I sleep with it under my pillow. It's the first thing I reach for in the morning. I've never counted how many times I pick it up during the day, but it's at least several per hour, and often I can't go 5 minutes without looking at it.What am I doing on my phone? Everything, it feels like：making to-do lists, searching for random information, checking e-mails and so on. I've also become attached to social media because somehow it's be come vital that I know exactly what my childhood best friend’s cousin is doing.I know the importance of communication in theory. But in practice, I've been scolded more times than I can count by my boyfriend, "You love your phone more than me.” I feel anx ious when my phone isn't easily within reach, like life is happening without me. My already high general level of anxiety increases if I don't feel as informed as I can possibly be. I'm tricked by my phone’s simplicity. I'll just look at it while I'm in th e bathroom or waiting in line at a store. Those few minutes that seem harmless enough likely represent the whole days’ worth of time when I could have been reading books or simply letting my mind relax.The possibility of going even a day without my smartphone fills me with fear. And yet it upsets me that I've become completely dependent on this technological advancement.So, on second thoughts, I'm going to enter the contest. And even if I don't win, I promise to limit my phone usage to 15 minutes a day in May, for a start. So this May, I'm goingconservative. I hope I remember how.25. How did the author react when hearing about the contest?A. She declared it would be meaningless.B. She decided to participate in it eagerly.C. She thought it would be a challenge for her.D. She was quite confident of winning a great prize.26. What is the result of the author's frequent use of her cellphone?A. It gets her dependent on her cellphone.B. It makes her do shopping online easily.C. It helps her keep in touch with her friends.D. It gives her an easy way to get information.27. What can be the best tide for the passage?A. Getting Addicted To CellphoneB. Entering Cellphone-free ContestC. Bringing Cellphone Under ControlD. Laying Down Cellphone For ContestCEvery morning I walk outside and bring in the morning newspaper. There was a time when every house on both sides of the street had a newspaper in the driveway. There was also a time when every house had a landline telephone, but not anymore. Not for a long time.My husband is less willing to accept the downward trend of print-edition newspapers, as he has worked in newspapers since the age of 16. Even before that, he was what you would call an “independent publisher”.Recently, we were at a Chicago park with our grandchildren. My husband had a newspaper folded under his arm. He sat down and put the paper on the bench beside him. A young girl walked over, looked at the newspaper, picked it up and asked, " What's this?"I thought he was going to fall over. The color faded from his face. His eyes rolled back in his head and his legs were giving out. I rolled up his paper and waved it under his nose. The smells from the ink woke him up.Some people simply love paper ― the feel, the portability, and the pleasure of piling themhigher and higher until their wife cries, “Enough!" My husband was happy when he spent time with our youngest daughter and her husband. When they lived with us, they raced to pull the crossword puzzle from the paper every day. It's hard to do a crossword online. Pencil doesn't come off a computer screen as easily as you might think.Now my husband will be very excited that I have found further proof that there may still be hope for the survival of print. I was chatting with a young mother who subscribes to the daily newspaper. I asked why she did something so conservatively. She looked shocked. "Because it's print!" she said. "I love print! When the paper didn't come one day, would you believe I called the main number to let them know and the lady said, ' Why don't you just subscribe to the online version? '” She shook her head in disbelief.My husband will be so thrilled that he might write this young woman into his will. I say we leave her all our piles of old newspapers.28. How did the author's husband feel when a girl asked a question in the park?A. Shocked.B. Thrilled.C. Disappointed.D. Confused. 29. What does the author probably mean by saying “his legs were giving out”？A. He was feeling tired and needed a rest.B. He was very old and unable to stand long.C. He almost lost his balance and became unconscious.D. He was annoyed with the girl and played a trick on her.30. What does the author intend to tell us with the example of the young mother?A. Many young people follow an old-fashioned lifestyle.B. It's inconvenient for the old to read online newspapers.C. There're still young people who love printed newspapers.D. Printed newspapers will be replaced by online newspapers.31. What does the author mainly talk about in the passage?A. The new rise of digital newspapers on the line.B. A man's everlasting love for printed newspapers.C. The pleasure of looking through daily newspapers.D. A family's memory of reading printed newspapers.D"When I was 16 years old, I was diving in Greece, but I was disappointed because I saw more plastic bags than fish.” These are the words of Boyan Slat, an engineer who designed the world's first ocean plastic cleanup system.Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastics end up in our oceans, according to the UN Environment Programme. It is predicted that the weight of ocean plastics will match the weight of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. To prevent this from happening, in 2013 Slat created the Ocean Cleanup, an environmental nongovernmental organization, and put his plan for an ocean cleanup device into action.After years of research and development in theNetherlands, a device called System 001/B successfullystarted gathering plastics on October 2, 2019. The deviceuses a 600-meter-long C-shaped tube to gather all thefloating rubbish. Unlike other cleanup methods, thesystem floats freely according to the direction of the waves, which allows waste to flow into and stay within the device. A sea anchor is attached to either end. This slows down the system as it floats through the water and allows the faster-moving rubbish, carried by the waves, to flow into its mouth. System 001/B can also collect waste below the surface using a 3-meter-deep skirt （挡板）attached to the end. After being gathered, the trash will be dragged back to shore by boat and recycled.Right now, the system operates in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an area that is 3 times the size of France. Once operational, the Ocean Cleanup expects a full fleet to be able to clear 50% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 5 years."It remains to be seen whether this dream will become a reality, but it is undeniable that humanity must work together to reduce our plastic use and repair the damage our waste has caused," Slat said. "We are starting to see a young generation that gets it and is excited about a sustainable （可持续的）future, but the question still comes down to: Are we going fast enough, and how much damage will have been done before we get there?"32. The underlined word “match” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ __________________ ”.A. compareB. equalC. measureD. cover33. Why did Boyan Slat create the Ocean Cleanup?A. To collect ocean plastic waste.B. To help to invent System 001/B.C. To protect the living environment of fish.D. To do research on the ocean environment.34. What can we know about System 001/B?A. It can collect and recycle garbage at the same time.B. It can only gather ocean waste which floats on the water.C. It aims to clear up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years.D. It is an ocean-cleaning device which has already been put to use.35. What does Slat want to tell us according to the last paragraph?A. Young generations care less about the environment.B. The future ecology of the oceans is deeply worrying.C. People should work hard to decrease plastic pollution.D. It's quite difficult to repair the damage to the environment.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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2020年河南省高考英语模拟试题(试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟)考生注意事项：1.答卷前，着生务必将自已的姓名、准考证号填写在答題卡上。
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第一部分听力(共15小题两节，满分30分)(略)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、BC和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ABookstores are a traveller's best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they oftenhost readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at world’s six greatest bookstores.Adrian Harrington—since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leather bound sets and generalantiquarian (古玩). Address: 64A Kensington Church Street Kensington, London, England, U.K.Another Country—Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language secondhand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20,000 books that you can buy orborrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and filmnights.Atlantis Books—Oía, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island ofSantorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States.Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioneddance parties.Bart’s Books—Ojai, California, U.S.A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelve s of books face the street, and regular customers are askedfor any books they take whenever the store is closed.to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay10 Corso Como—Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphicsand fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by CarlaThe Bookworm—A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions inthree cities—Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books onevery wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.21. Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?A. Adrian Harrington.B. Atlantis Books.C. Bart’s Books.D. 10 Como Bookshop.22. What can you do in Atlantis Books?A. Attend a festival.B. Learn photography.C. Enjoy rare books.D. Buy books anytime.23. How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?A. It is used as a library.B. It hosts all sorts of activities.C. It focuses on photography.D. It has branches in different cities.BOne night I rece ived a Facebook message from Laura a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, know you’ve always been an animal lover. I’ve just had a baby and I can’t keep my mini pig.Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I livedin a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetwon, Ontario. It’s tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong partner.When I got hom e with the pig, I But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura I’d take the animal.hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha —her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. It’s better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her.When I led her to the bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue.It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. Sheinsisted there was no more room in the house.I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough, the lovely pig did thesmoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther Esther’s arrival changed our liv es. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured itwas our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we moved to a farm wherewe cared for abandoned animals — so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three24. Who do es the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Laura.B. Steve.C. Alisha.D. Esther.25. Why did the author cook Alisha a meal?A. To please her to accept the pig.B. To make an apology to her.C. To celebrate Esther’s arrival.D. To show off his cooking skills.26. What was Alisha’s reaction the moment she saw Esther?A. She burst into tears.B. She showed interest in her.C. She quarreled with Steve.D. She was frozen for a while.27. What is the best title for the text?A. A Small Pig Making a Big DifferenceB. An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm HomeC. A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a FamilyD. A Lovely Pig Removing a Couple’s DisagreementCWho can think of the race between the tortoise and the rabbit when it comes to the greatest races? Sure,that race only took plac e in ancient Aesop’s mind, but while the great modern races can teach us a lot about commitment, per severance (毅力) and the virtues of having a rather large engine, “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” may tell us eve rything about animals and even vehicles on this planet.In a study published this week, Adrian Bejan, a professor of mechanical engineering, concludes thatno one should be surprised that the tortoise wins over the seemingly speedier rabbit. In fact, after analyzingthe reported speeds of land-air-and-water-based animals, Bejan concludes that the worlds well-knownspeedsters are actually among the slowest when their movements are averaged out over the course of alifetime.ases with mass The study builds on Bejan’s previous research showing that an animals speed increregardless of species. And that principle can also be extended to non-living things, like aircraft.After studying data from historical airplane models, Bajan noted the speed of each model increasedht. What about the modern jet fighter? How is that relatively smallwith its size, too. That doesn’t sound rigcraft not faster than a clumsy large transport plane?Again, Bejan harks back to the tortoise. That transport plane spends lots of time in the air, movingregularly across long distances. The fighter jet, on the other hand, may fly across the sky occasionally,but-like the rabbit-it’s often found resting on the ground.The slow and steady transport plane wins the marathon of life.than a lesson in perseverance.But like so many good stories, Aesop’s tale offers even moreAt one point, the rabbit asks the tortoise how he expects to win a race at such a slow pace.The tortoise—ever focused—doesn’t respond But it’s the rabbits own words that prov ide the moment to reflect on, especially in modem times.“There is plenty of time to relax,” Until there isn’t.28. Why is the story “The Tortoise and the Rabbit” mentioned?A. To warm people not to be proud.B. To introduce a unique phenomenon.C. To help put forward the author’s idea.D. To show the importance of perseverance.29. What has Bejan proved in his research?A. Airplanes improve in speed.B. Speed has nothing to do with size.C. Speed matters most in the animal worldD. Animals’ speed and mass go hand in hand.30. What lesson does the author want to teach us?A. We shouldn’t look down on othersB. We should put our time to good use.C. Staying focused during races is important.D. People should often reflect on themselves.31. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Life is just like a race.B. Nearly all races are the sameC. Quickness is not all advantage in a race.D. The slow but steady are always winners.DThe long, white robot weighs more than 450 kilograms. Like other robots, it is equipped with camerasand mechanical arms to automatically perform many different jobs.Angus is a major part of operations at Alexander’s indoor robot farm. about 40 kilometers south of San Francisco. The 743-square meter farm uses a hydroponic system that grows plants without soil. Theplants grow inside equipment that provides a continuous flow of water. The indoor farm uses electrical light instead of sunlight.This kind of farm uses much less water and does not require human labor to run. The main job forAngus is to move thousands of plants around the farm, from small containers to larger ones as they grow. Angus also carries plants to another robot that does not have a name yet. Angus moves slowly to complete its work. But the robot is very strong and can lift about 300 kilograms.For now, the farm uses humans to collect vegetables and other crops when they are ready. But Alexander says he is working on a robot that will eventually take over that job too.Alexander helped start the company Iron Ox after leaving Google, where he worked on robotics at the company’s Google x project. He teamed up with another former Google employee, Jon Binney. Together they founded Iron Ox.Iron Ox’s website says the hydroponic growing system uses 90 percent less water. It also said thegrowing method is up to 30 times more productive than growing crops on land.Alexander said growing food robotically throughout the year in major cities will provide a more consistent and fresh product. Most of the vegetables sold in the U.S. are grown in California, Arizona, Mexico and other nations. That means that many people in U.S. cities are eating vegetables that are nearly a week old by the time they arrive in stores.Indoor farms operate all year and are not generally affected by bad weather. This will permit the company to provide a steady flow of goods without major price changes.32. How does Angus work in the farm?A. It provides a continuous flow of water for the plants.B. It directs other robots to work in the farm.C. It works on collecting vegetables.D. It is in charge of transferring plants.33. What do we know about Alexander?A. He used to work on robotics at Google.B. He started a company studying robotics with Binney.C. He works on collecting crops when they are ready.D. He started Iron Ox by himself.34. What’s the advantage of Alexander’s farm?A. The vegetables from this farm sell in higher price.B. The vegetables from this farm are more nutritious.C. It uses electrical light instead of sunlight.D. It uses less water but produces more.35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage?A. Robot Farm, the Future of the AgricultureB. Robot Farm, Aiming to Bring Fresher Food to US CitiesC. Alexander, an Extraordinary Scientist on RoboticsD. Hydroponic System, the New Way of Farming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。
高三英语高考预测卷（九）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。
21. How much is Mathematical Induction now?A. About $ 16. 93.B. About $ 64. 63.C. About $ 67. 70.D. About $ 84. 63.22. What do we know about the book written by Larry Cuban?A. It focuses on technological reform in education.B. It aims to improve pre-school education.C. It helps with students' mathematical ability.D. It is based on various academic studies.23. Which book is the most culture-specfic?A. Mathematical Induction.B. The Flight of a Butterfly or the Path of a Bullet? .C. The Fight for America's Schools.D. The White Chalk of Days.BWhen I first got to the dojo( 柔道馆) at around 6, the first thing that I rememberseeing was these groups of people,lined up to fight each other, which shook me. I really didn't want to come back. But I did. I stayed until my Blue Belt. After that, progressing was a little frightening. But my friends and instructors got me to keep coming.I was progressing well, but that took a turn as soon as I reached the Red Belt. My parents were switching jobs, and it was very difficult to match our schedules so that 1 could come to the dojo. During that year, 1 didn't come to the dojo as much. It was hard for my parents, as well as myself, to be able to fit it into our schedule as often.When I finally started coming regularly, it was bitter for me to see that all of my friends and peers were ahead. And that taught me a lesson: You should never be upset about yourself if other people are achieving something that you aren't.If anything, you should do the opposite for them. After that year, everything was back up to speed, and I entered Level 3. I couldn't believe how fast my training was going, and I was finally into the Brown Belt.Getting through the Brown Belt tests as a young student, and a girl, was very tough. And here, in one of the last stages before my First Degree Black Belt, I learned the biggest lesson --I could do anything that I wanted to and I was capable of anything that I set my mind to. I just didn't think I could. But I proved myself wrong, and I was able to do it.Finally, getting my First Degree Black Belt is a dream that comes true, literally. I have been dreaming about these I days for months on end, and it never loses the excitement that it gives me. And even after my ceremony, I think I will I look back on this day，and remember every second，every moment.24. How did the author feel when she first got to the dojo?A. Scared.B. Thrilled.C. Annoyed.D. Disappointed.25. What made the author unable to come to the dojo regularly?A. Her dislike of her instructors.B. Her parents' not supporting her.C. Her little progress in the training.D. Her parents' changes of jobs.26. The author thinks that when others did better than you, you shouldA. be respectful to themB. be happy for themC. learn from them modestlyD. work harder and harder27. Which saying can conclude the biggest lesson the author learmed?A. No pain, no gain.B. Well begun is half done.C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.D. All things are difficult before they are easy.COur dog Sandy is a golden retriever( 寻回犬). Once we performed an experiment to see how keen his nose was.There was one particular pile that must have had hundreds of sticks. We picked up one stick carved an X on it, walked away from the pile and then threw it back into the pile, not once but a dozen times into the pile. It was impossible for us to tell with any certainty which stick we had originally chosen. Each time he brought back that stick. It wasn't the shape or the size or the look of the stick that he used to pick it out from all the others. It was the smell we left on the stick. It is hard to imagine, but for dogs every living creature has its own distinctive smell.The noses of people have about 5 million cells that sense smell. Dogs' noses haveanywhere from 125 to 300 million cells. Moreover, these cells are closer to the surface than cells in our noses, and more active. It has been estimated that dogs such as Sandy have noses that are a million times more sensitive than ours. Clothes that we haven't worn for week,and places we've only touched lightly indicate our presence to dogs.His ears are also remarkable. He can hear sounds that humans can't and at distances which are astonishing. It is over our head to know and understand that world. Yet we have the advantage of being able to imagine what his experience is like, though he probably doesn't think too much about how we see the world.The environment is the world that all living things share. Living creatures are born into the environment and are part of it. Yet there is no creature who perceives (感知到) all of what is and what happens. For a dog like Sandy a book isn't much different than a stick, whereas for us one stick is pretty much like every other stick. There is no one world experienced by all living creatures.28. Why did the author conduct the experiment?A. To train Sandy to pick out sticks.B. To show how fast Sandy found sticks.C. To prove sensitivity of Sandy's nose.D. To teach Sandy to tell different smells.29. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?A. Support the conclusion with numbers.B. Summarize the previous paragraph.C. Provide some advice for the readers.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.30. What does the underlined idiom in paragraph 3 mean?A. Amazing.B. Difficult.C. Reasonable.D. Inconvenient.31. Which of the following best expresses the author's opinion in the last paragraph?A. Worlds to experience.B. An environment to share.C. No environment, no creatures.D. One environment, many worlds.DCrude oil (原油) taken from fields in Alaska's North Slope near Prudhoe Bay is carried by tube to the port of Valdez. From there it is shipped by tanker to the West Coast of the United States. Just after midnight on March24, 1989,the Exxon Valdez, a tanker more than three football fields long, went off course in Prince William Sound near Valdez and hit rocks underwater. About 42 million liters of oil poured out from several slices in the ship, creating the worst escape of oil ever in the U. s. waters.In 1990，the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB) found the captain of the tanker guilty of drinking before sailing and of leaving the bridge and turning over the ship to an inexperienced and tired third mate. The NTSB ruled that the accident was the result of drinking of the captain, an overworked crew member, and inadequate traffic control by the Coast Guard.In the early 1970s, conservationists said that a large, damaging oil escape would occur in these dangerous waters containing hidden rocks and frequented by icebergs and violent storms. They urged that Alaskan oil be brought to the lower 48 states by tube over land to reduce potential damage.Officials of Alyeska, a company formed by the seven oil companies taking oilfrom Alaska's North Slope, said that a tube would take too long to build and that a large escape of oil was " highly unlikely". They assured Congress that they would be at the scene of any accident within five hours and have enough equipment and trained people to clean up any spill. However, when the S4-ilion Valdez leak occurred, Alyeska and Exxon officials did too little too late.In the early 1970s, Secretary of the Interior Rogers Morton told Congress that all oil tankers using Alaskan waters would have double hulls( 船体). Later, under pressure from oil companies, the requirement was dropped. After the disaster,the oil industry had much to answer for. The accident led to an international push for double-hulled oil tankers.What if the Exxon Valdez had a double hull?32. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The consequence of drunk sailing.B. The cause of the Valdez accident.C. The responsibility of the captain.D. The role of the Coast Guard in the accident.33. We can infer that conservationists advisedA. building an oil tube to save delivery timeB. stopping shipping oil in dangerous watersC. bringing Alaskan oil to the lower 48 statesD. making full preparations for any oil escape34. What did the author indicate in the end?A. The Exxon Valdez had a double dull.B. Morton worked for an oil company.C. The accident might be preventable.D. Oil companies favored the requirement.35. What is the best title for the text?A. Valdez: The Predicted Oil LeakB. Alyeska: Lessons Not LearntC. The Oil Accident: Who to BlameD. The Valdez Disaster: What to Remember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人空白处的最佳选项。
2020年河南省许昌市市一高高三英语高考预测卷（七）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。
ATwo Types of Dog Trainers21. What may cause some people to give up being pet dog trainers?A. Lacking skills to operate a business.B. Hating to be asked so many questions.C. Failing to reach agreements with dog owners.D. Knowing little about how to properly train dogs.22. Which is the benefit of being a service dog trainer?A. The non-profit service pays you well.B. You may become physically fit.C. Service dogs are much easier to train.D. You can train dogs the way you like.23. Where is the text properly taken from?A. A job website.B. A training center ad.C. An animal magazine.D. A pet care brochure.BThe kitchen is not just where we prepare meals. In many places, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It's where we connect with our family and friends. We have open talks about our pleasures and annoyances we met during the day while we make dinner or have a bite to eat. So, it can be a very busy room in the house.Sometimes you need order in the kitchen for things to run smoothly And sumetimes you need one person to be in charge, Imagine you are cooking diner for you friends. An you are making the soup,your friend Sara tastes it and say,“This needs more salt. ”So, she add more salt. Harlan comes to taste your soup and throw some fresh black pepper into the pot and some dried herbs. Cecilia tastes the soup and pours in some vinegar. What will the soup be like?You are happy to spend time with your friends. But, quite frankly, all their opinions about your soup are becoming annoying. Worst of all, you taste the soup and it's awful! And that is where we get the expression” too many cooks spoil the soup", This expression describes an age-old problem: If too many people help to complete a task, it may not go very well.But, you may think, "If many people are trying to get something done, the task will get done faster.After all, American English also has the expression“many hands make light work".To answer that point, I will draw your attention t0 the word "cook". Now, the cook is the leader in the kitchen.They may have assistants to help them. But the cook has the final say. So, what if a kitchen has many cooks? Who is the leader? Everyone! And that's where the trouble comes.24. What does the author think of the kitchen according to the first paragraph?A. It is crowded in many houses.B. It is where we feed our body and soul.C. It helps to brighten up people's day.D. It serves as the most useful place in a home.25. Why does the author take”your friends" as an example?A. To describe a common phenomenon.B. To vividly introduce an idiom.C. To explain the way to be a good cook.D. To stress the importance of teamwork.26. Which situation agrees with ”too many cooks spoil the soup" ?A. A group of students get a task done together.B. Some volunteers discuss how to help others.C. Five designers want their own idea to be adopted.D. Many laid-off workers learn how to be a cook.27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. What Happens with Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen?B. Should a Cook Be Open to Suggestions?C. What Could a Cook Do to Everyone's Satisfaction?D. Why Will Too May Cooks Work in the Kitchen?COn a bright early summer morning, many young swimmers gather at a local swimming pool in the state of Maryland.They are members of a competitive summer swim team, and that's a regular part of their daily life. As they train and cut seconds off their times, which makes them closer to the championship in the following large-scale( 大规模的)competitions, they are getting lots of physical exercise and vitamin D from the sun. However ,the benefits of belonging to a sports team are not just honor or health related. You can learn useful life skills.Paul Waas, coach of the swim team，explains, " The discipline( 自制力) comes into play when you're talking about concentrating on the details that your coaches are saying as it makes you faster rather than just going up and down the pool the same way you have every time. When you focus on what you're doing right and what you can do better, then you'll see the improvement.”Besides, there is also responsibility, goals and workings within a group. Again, here is Coach Waas. ” It's really great! It's so fun to watch from year to year. I've had kids who as 7-year-olds on the team could barely pay attention in practice and were only interested in who was going first. Now they've come back as 8-year-olds, having set some goals and having things that they want to achieve. These skills can help them a lot. "But playing the sports is not without ham. Some can be hard on the body. Young athletic suffer serious injuries that follow them into adulthood Coach Was says that in fact. swimming is different from most other. First, it poses a lower risk of injury. The second one relates to how swim teams are structured. Actually ,children are not the only ones who can benefit. Adults can also benefit from team sports.28. Why do the swimmers gather at a swimming pool in the early morning?A. To obtain vitamin D from the sun.B. To build practical skills for future.C. To join in a large-scale competition.D. To carry out their routine practice.29. What do Paul W as words imply in paragraph 2?A. Swimmers should concentrate on details.B. Members get disciplined and focused in the team.C. Coaches play a key role in players' improvement.D. Most swimmers enjoy swimming in the same way.30. What happens to the kids after a year's training?A. They care more about who goes first.B. They pay less attention to training.C. They devote more time to practice.D. They are more aware of what to do.31. What does the author want to convey in the text?A. Exercise benefits everyone.B. Swimming is better than other sports.C. Team sports teach life lessons.D. Physical exercise should be a habit.DSnoring(打鼾)is a natural thing humans and animals do. According to a survey in the US, almost half of the interviewees say it is terrible to hear their husband or wife snore throughout the might. That is why so many questions and answers about“How to stop snoring?"” Harm of snoring" . and the most common, "Why do people snore?"，are posted on the Web. There is more than one cause.Weight is often connected to snoring.Gaining weight can add to the weigh of your neck, which presses down on the throat during sleep. That means if you pass a certain threshold(界限)in your body weight, the chances of snoring increase.In addition, the position in which we seep can affect our chances of snoring. Lying on your back makes the base of your tongue collapse to the back wall of your throat, leading to snoring. Being a stomach sleeper is certainly far from a good idea. Sleeping on your side is a simple trick to aid a quiet night.For many snorers who worry snoring results in serious health problems, all these make them relieved and will effectively help to reduce or prevent it. However, it is not time to completely put the heart at rest, for there are also factors lying in basic biology.Let us start with age. Snoring more is inevitable as you reach middle age and beyond, when your throat becomes narrower, and the muscle tone in your throat decreases. While you can't do anything about growing older, lifestyle changes and new bedtime can help relieve the unpleasant condition.It is also a well-known fact that men snore more than women. Men have narrower air passages than women and are more likely to snore. A narrow throat, enlarged adenoids and other physical features that contribute to snoring are often hereditary(遗传的).To look back at what we discovered, snoring is caused by multiple factors. Keeping these all in mind, we can reduce, if not avoid, our snoring.32. What can we learn about snoring in the first paragraph?A. It is a hot topic searched online.B. I's still a riddle hard to explain.C. Many people owe poor sleep to snoring.D. About half of interviewees snore all night.33. Which sleep position is the most helpful to avoid snoring?34. What does the underlined word”inevitable" in paragraph 5 mean?A. Uncomfortable.B. Unacceptable.C. Unavoidable.D. Unrecognizable.35. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the text?I:Introduction P:Point Sp:Sub-point( 次要点) C:Conclusion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人空白处的最佳选项。
2020年高三高考英语预测卷第二部分阅读理解(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。
THE SESSIONSTRA VEL WRITINGWhether you're trying to impress an editor, get yourself noticed or start a career as a writer, our sessions will give you all the help and advice you need to make your words count. We'll also be discussing the future of travel writing in this ever-changing digital world.PHOTOGRAPHYDon't miss your chance to get tips straight from the top as our team of photographers and designers share their expertise. We'll cover everything from wildlife and landscapes to planning the perfect shoot and adapting to your environment when talking photos.WHEN6 October10:00--18 :00WHEREUniversity of WestminsterMarylebone Road , LondonNW15LSTICKETS£50 or two for £9021. What should you do if you want to turn to Olympus for help?A. Attend photography sessions.B. Book one-on-one service.C. Land a job as a writer or an editor.D. Go to University of Westminster.22. How much should you pay for two tickets?A.£ 90.B.£ 110.C.£ 140.D.£ 180.23. What's the purpose of the text?A. To advertise a magazine.B. To provide part-time jobs.C. To promote some classes.D. To exchange experience.BI moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was difficult. But there was major stress in my life at that time: I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dealt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. However, there was another universal language I loved to learn as a child: art.Although I connected myself with drawing and painting while in school, I mostly dismissed art as a path to a career.Since my dad always said”Think about the future", I did not think he would support the study of art once I went to college. But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested just that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools.I was admitted into industrial design. It's basically to design products and services. I could be doing something more technical or something more related to problem-solving. It was no easy task to do the course including metalworking, woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cubes for an entire month, which led me to a question:" Wow! Do I really want to do this?" But I finally survived the course.Now I am a design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior design company. I have experience in exhibit design，product design and website design, apart from which I enjoy developing public art in my free time.Throughout my career, I've picked up different things along the way. The best way to learn in my opinion is through working, therefore, get as many projects as youcan. Industrial design kind of makes you an all-round person.24. What was the author's biggest problem when first moving to America?A. The adaption to a new environment.B. Difficulty in learning a new language.C. Father's disapproval of her studying art.D. The burden of being a communicator.25. What made the author choose to study art?A. Her deep love for art.B. The suggestion of her family.C. Her potential in design.D. The need of a good job.26. Why was the author's experience of drawing cubes mentioned?A. To emphasize her effort at study.B. To express the regret at her choice.C. To prove the course was difficult.D. To show the basic content of the course.27. How did the author feel when she mentioned her career?A. Surprised.B. Stressed.C. Eager.D. Proud.CLevison Wood is at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital ( SBAH) where, in 2018，the Office of Health Standards awarded the institution the highest honor for its quality of patient care and access to health care professionals. As part of the University of Pretoria, SBAH is a center for world-class surgeons and researchers -and where Levison meets Professor Mashudu Tshifularo.Professor Tshifularo who has performed the world's first middle ear transplant( 移植) using 3D printed bones tells Levison: "This was not an overnight breakthrough -it's the result of 10 years' investing in research and state-of-the-art health-tech. Investment in 3D printing has massive potential -一we have made history here in South Africa- and it is set to continue. "According to McKinsey & Company，the estimated(估计的) economic impact of 3D printing is $ 100--250 billion by 2025，if today's rate of adoption continues. With the most potential in aerospace (航空航天)，auto, consumer goods and health care, the technologies are making a global impact. MedTech Drive says that 3D printing will be a central part of all major health care businesses within five to ten years.Professor Tshifularo and his team have 3D printed inner ear bones. 'The procedure presents significantly fewer rises than traditional surgery and is announced as an answer to conductive hearing loss. And it's not the professor's only " world-first"."What I am doing here, nobody else is doing, ”Professor Tshifularo continues. " In 2008, I performed the world's first bloodless endoscope-assisted tonsillectomy( 扁桃体切除手术). My team includes experts from all disciplines ---including jewelry fields. The international medical community certainly will benefit from this knowledge sharing and creation in their own country. My research into further innovation is exciting. "28. What does the first paragraph serve as?A. A background.B. A contrast.C. An example.D. A comment.29. Which of the following words can best describe Mashudu Tshifularo?A. Selfless and considerate.B. Determined and humorous.C. Creative and devoted.D. Ambitious and modest.30. What can be learned about 3D printing?A. It brings a large profit to SBAH.B. It is playing a key role in health care.C. It guarantees safety of ear transplants.D. It will be used in a wide range of fields.31. What can be the best title for the text?A.3D Printing Is Changing the WorldB.3D Printing Made History by TshifularoC. A Big Breakthrough 一3D Printed EarsD. A Historic Meeting一Levison and TshifularoDFamous for its tolerance as well as its narrow houses and broad canals ，Amsterdam is undergoing a change of attitude when it comes to the millions of tourists that come to see it each year. Tolerance has reached its limits in the capital of Dutch, which is now actively urging visitors to head elsewhere.Ellen van Loon, a partner at Dutch architectural firm OMA says," We don't want to turn into a Venice. While tourism earns the Dutch economy around 82 billion euros a year, the problem we are currently facing is that Amsterdam,so loved by tourists, wejust have so many coming to the city. "Netherlands tourist officials recently took the decision to stop advertising the country as a tourist destination. ”Perspective 2030" report, published earlier this year, stated that the focus will now be on”destination management” rather than”destination promoting ".The document also describes the country's future strategy ，acknowledging that Amsterdam's livability will be severely influenced by " visitor overload" if action isn't taken.Solutions listed include working to discourage groups of visitors by either limiting or completely shutting down accommodation and entertainment products aimed at them, as well as spreading visitors to other parts of the Netherlands.Some of these measures have already come into play. Last year, the famous "I Amsterdam" sign was removed from outside the Rijksmuseum, the city's main art gallery.The two-meter high letters have been moved to various lesser-known neighborhoods in a bid to entice travelers to leave the center of the city.But will the measures being put in place be enough to save it from being damaged by its own success? Like many other locals ，van Loon fears that Amsterdam has already lost its uniqueness forever. "The reason tourists come here is that there's something in the character of Amsterdam they love," she explains. ”But at a certain point, when the number of tourists is increasing and increasing, they actually kill what they loved in the first place.”32. What does van Loon mean by saying " We don't want to turn into a Venice"?A. Venice is suffering from over tourism.B. Amsterdam doesn't necessarily copy Venice.C. Venice does more poorly than Amsterdam.D. Amsterdam is more popular than Venice.33. Why did Amsterdam advise visitors to head elsewhere?A. To reduce its pressure of mass visitors.B. To turn the focus on destination promoting.C. To promote the development of other areas.D. To avoid much spending on city management.34. What does the underlined word " entice" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Force.B. Persuade.C. Inform.D. Allow.35. What's van Loon's attitude to the measures?A. Optimistic.B. Objective.C. Skeptical.D. Ambiguous.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。
2020年高三高考英语预测卷第二部分阅读理解(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。
THE SESSIONSTRA VEL WRITINGWhether you're trying to impress an editor, get yourself noticed or start a career as a writer, our sessions will give you all the help and advice you need to make your words count. We'll also be discussing the future of travel writing in this ever-changing digital world.PHOTOGRAPHYDon't miss your chance to get tips straight from the top as our team of photographers and designers share their expertise. We'll cover everything from wildlife and landscapes to planning the perfect shoot and adapting to your environment when talking photos.WHEN6 October10:00--18 :00WHEREUniversity of WestminsterMarylebone Road , LondonNW15LSTICKETS£50 or two for £9021. What should you do if you want to turn to Olympus for help?A. Attend photography sessions.B. Book one-on-one service.C. Land a job as a writer or an editor.D. Go to University of Westminster.22. How much should you pay for two tickets?A.£ 90.B.£ 110.C.£ 140.D.£ 180.23. What's the purpose of the text?A. To advertise a magazine.B. To provide part-time jobs.C. To promote some classes.D. To exchange experience.BI moved to the United States as a teenager. The adjustment to a new place was difficult. But there was major stress in my life at that time: I was the only member of my family who spoke English, meaning I had to step up when we dealt with a shop assistant, a waiter and so on. However, there was another universal language I loved to learn as a child: art.Although I connected myself with drawing and painting while in school, I mostly dismissed art as a path to a career.Since my dad always said”Think about the future", I did not think he would support the study of art once I went to college. But, to my surprise, it was my parents who suggested just that and urged me to apply to technical and liberal arts schools.I was admitted into industrial design. It's basically to design products and services. I could be doing something more technical or something more related to problem-solving. It was no easy task to do the course including metalworking, woodworking and model making. In one class I just drew cubes for an entire month, which led me to a question:" Wow! Do I really want to do this?" But I finally survived the course.Now I am a design strategist for Marshall Moya Design, a famous architecture and interior design company. I have experience in exhibit design，product design and website design, apart from which I enjoy developing public art in my free time.Throughout my career, I've picked up different things along the way. The best way to learn in my opinion is through working, therefore, get as many projects as youcan. Industrial design kind of makes you an all-round person.24. What was the author's biggest problem when first moving to America?A. The adaption to a new environment.B. Difficulty in learning a new language.C. Father's disapproval of her studying art.D. The burden of being a communicator.25. What made the author choose to study art?A. Her deep love for art.B. The suggestion of her family.C. Her potential in design.D. The need of a good job.26. Why was the author's experience of drawing cubes mentioned?A. To emphasize her effort at study.B. To express the regret at her choice.C. To prove the course was difficult.D. To show the basic content of the course.27. How did the author feel when she mentioned her career?A. Surprised.B. Stressed.C. Eager.D. Proud.CLevison Wood is at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital ( SBAH) where, in 2018，the Office of Health Standards awarded the institution the highest honor for its quality of patient care and access to health care professionals. As part of the University of Pretoria, SBAH is a center for world-class surgeons and researchers -and where Levison meets Professor Mashudu Tshifularo.Professor Tshifularo who has performed the world's first middle ear transplant( 移植) using 3D printed bones tells Levison: "This was not an overnight breakthrough -it's the result of 10 years' investing in research and state-of-the-art health-tech. Investment in 3D printing has massive potential -一we have made history here in South Africa- and it is set to continue. "According to McKinsey & Company，the estimated(估计的) economic impact of 3D printing is $ 100--250 billion by 2025，if today's rate of adoption continues. With the most potential in aerospace (航空航天)，auto, consumer goods and health care, the technologies are making a global impact. MedTech Drive says that 3D printing will be a central part of all major health care businesses within five to ten years.Professor Tshifularo and his team have 3D printed inner ear bones. 'The procedure presents significantly fewer rises than traditional surgery and is announced as an answer to conductive hearing loss. And it's not the professor's only " world-first"."What I am doing here, nobody else is doing, ”Professor Tshifularo continues. " In 2008, I performed the world's first bloodless endoscope-assisted tonsillectomy( 扁桃体切除手术). My team includes experts from all disciplines ---including jewelry fields. The international medical community certainly will benefit from this knowledge sharing and creation in their own country. My research into further innovation is exciting. "28. What does the first paragraph serve as?A. A background.B. A contrast.C. An example.D. A comment.29. Which of the following words can best describe Mashudu Tshifularo?A. Selfless and considerate.B. Determined and humorous.C. Creative and devoted.D. Ambitious and modest.30. What can be learned about 3D printing?A. It brings a large profit to SBAH.B. It is playing a key role in health care.C. It guarantees safety of ear transplants.D. It will be used in a wide range of fields.31. What can be the best title for the text?A.3D Printing Is Changing the WorldB.3D Printing Made History by TshifularoC. A Big Breakthrough 一3D Printed EarsD. A Historic Meeting一Levison and TshifularoDFamous for its tolerance as well as its narrow houses and broad canals ，Amsterdam is undergoing a change of attitude when it comes to the millions of tourists that come to see it each year. Tolerance has reached its limits in the capital of Dutch, which is now actively urging visitors to head elsewhere.Ellen van Loon, a partner at Dutch architectural firm OMA says," We don't want to turn into a Venice. While tourism earns the Dutch economy around 82 billion euros a year, the problem we are currently facing is that Amsterdam,so loved by tourists, wejust have so many coming to the city. "Netherlands tourist officials recently took the decision to stop advertising the country as a tourist destination. ”Perspective 2030" report, published earlier this year, stated that the focus will now be on”destination management” rather than”destination promoting ".The document also describes the country's future strategy ，acknowledging that Amsterdam's livability will be severely influenced by " visitor overload" if action isn't taken.Solutions listed include working to discourage groups of visitors by either limiting or completely shutting down accommodation and entertainment products aimed at them, as well as spreading visitors to other parts of the Netherlands.Some of these measures have already come into play. Last year, the famous "I Amsterdam" sign was removed from outside the Rijksmuseum, the city's main art gallery.The two-meter high letters have been moved to various lesser-known neighborhoods in a bid to entice travelers to leave the center of the city.But will the measures being put in place be enough to save it from being damaged by its own success? Like many other locals ，van Loon fears that Amsterdam has already lost its uniqueness forever. "The reason tourists come here is that there's something in the character of Amsterdam they love," she explains. ”But at a certain point, when the number of tourists is increasing and increasing, they actually kill what they loved in the first place.”32. What does van Loon mean by saying " We don't want to turn into a Venice"?A. Venice is suffering from over tourism.B. Amsterdam doesn't necessarily copy Venice.C. Venice does more poorly than Amsterdam.D. Amsterdam is more popular than Venice.33. Why did Amsterdam advise visitors to head elsewhere?A. To reduce its pressure of mass visitors.B. To turn the focus on destination promoting.C. To promote the development of other areas.D. To avoid much spending on city management.34. What does the underlined word " entice" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Force.B. Persuade.C. Inform.D. Allow.35. What's van Loon's attitude to the measures?A. Optimistic.B. Objective.C. Skeptical.D. Ambiguous.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。
