河南省2020届高三英语下学期二测模拟试题二

高三英语下学期二测模拟试题二(满分120,时间100分钟)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。 AThe Funniest English Comedies in 2017Thor: RagnarokThor: Ragnarok was so much funnier than you could ever expect it to be and its all thanks to the genius of Jeff Gold bloom combined with the genius of Taika Waititithe latter of whom both directed the movie and played an extremely devoted man made out of rocks.The Big SickIf you like your comedy with a side of heart-warming feelings and heartbreaking cultural remarks & please look no further than The Big Sick & about a comedian who falls in love with an enemy. Their backgrounds could not be more different, which is popular with people in a mixed race relationshipGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2One of the things that make Guardians such a great success is its sense of humorwhich is full of self- deprecation（自 嘲）and sarcasm（讽刺). Its not like youre going to watch this movie and laugh your way through but youll at least have some moments of “ha ha，& especially when Groot and Chris Pratt appear.The Lego Batman MovieDid you regard The Lego Batman Movie as kids-only? Biggest mistake ever, This movie is a full of dry humor and moments of comedy gold. Basically, if you like Will Arnett in Arrested Development & you will like this.Girls TripLook up “sidesplitting humor, in the dictionary and you should probably come across the ad for Girls Trip , which is the funniest movie of 2017, and second to none.21. Who is both a director and an actor?A. Jeff Gold bloom. B. Chris Pratt. C. TaikaWaititi. D. Will Ar nett.22. Which of the following is true? A. The Big Sick is able to move people to tearsB. The Lego Batman Movie is only suitable for kids .C. Girls Trip is seen as the second funniest movie in 2017.D. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 makes people laugh all along.23. Where is the text probably seen?A. In a travel agency brochure. B. In an entertainment magazine.C. In a poster before a bookstore. D. In a newspaper education section. BParents and educators can teach kids to change their fixed mindsets and see more potential in themselves and other people. Do you agree with this statement? If your answer is yes, heres something you might consider. Research suggests that believing in the human ability to change is linked to less depression, better health and greater achievement. This is the “growth mindset”, an idea pioneered by Stanford researcher Carol Dweck.According to this research, when we practice a growth mindset, the difficulties were facing seem more likely to be surmounted. Its important for us to realize we arent helpless; we can grow and adapt. Just as important as seeing ourselves as capable of growth, this reduces some of the pressure we might feel, and helps us think more in terms of challenges than threats.According to studies, developing a growth mindset is of importance. For example, a simple belief in the possibility of change may have a powerful effect on our thinkingpotentially freeing us to actually see our way through anxiety and a sense of failure among peer conflicts and peer exclusion(排除，驱逐). Research also indicates that believing personalities can change can lower aggression and better navigate social relationships. Additionally, if we believe personalities are changeable and that situation can change, we can also apply this thinking to groups, resulting in an increased cooperation.A growth mindset isnt a personal state of being; instead, its a way of thinking or a strategy we can apply in a given situation. It isnt something you simply have or you dont. However, sometimes its really challenging to access a growth mindset. Something like feeling threatened, compared or criticized can make us feel unsafe so that it can be difficult to believe in the ability for change. Fortunately, theres always something you can do to develop a growth mindset.24. According to Carol Dweck, a growth mindset is the belief that our abilities . A. are stable B. arent fixed C. are for growth D. are linked to health25. What does the underlined word “surmounted” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.overcome B. strengthened C. predicted D. approved26. According to studies, people with growth mindsets are more likely to .A. behave more bravely B. be strict with themselvesC. do something on their own D. get along better with others27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. A growth mindset is difficult to develop.B. People with growth mindsets will not be criticized.C. The sense of insecurity can be a barrier to a growth mindset.D. Growth mindsets are challenging if people dont have good states. CAs new technology is introduced, there are many who worry about its influence on our current and future lifestyles particularly when it comes to jobs. It is a current belief that with the rise of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), many peoples jobs, and therefore their livelihoods, are likely to be lost.Automation in the workplace is nothing new. Machines have been performing dull tasks on our behalf for years, allowing us to escape many repetitive jobs. In fact, the International Federation of Robotics states that in manufacturing on average there are now 74 robots per 10,000 employees. That has risen from 66 in 2015.A recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute states that nearly two thirds of all jobs could have at least 30% of their activities automated by 2030. However, McKinsey also believes that this new technology will also create new occupations that do not exist today, much as technologies in the past have done. As the horse gave way to the car, hostlers (马夫) became mechanics and mechanised manufacturing drove up wages and created more long-term roles than it destroyed.Its an evolution of work, says Ian Barkin, a robotic process automation specialist. As low-skilled jobs are taken on by AI, people will need to learn new skills. This calls on us to focus on improving ourselves. Technology can lead to job reductions but it doesnt have to, says Barkin.Whether or not robots and AI will leave us all jobless remains to be seen. Current views on the subject are mixed. Increased automation could indeed lead to a loss of some jobs, but at the same time is likely to create many more as new skills are required. Will they balance out? Ill get my AI assistant to get back to you on that one.28. How do many people feel about the influence of AI?A. Quite confused.B. Quite surprised. C. A sense of fear. D. A sense of pride.29. What might be McKinseys attitude to the rise of automation?A. Doubtful. B. Negative.C. Optimistic.D. Ambiguous.30. What is most important in dealing with AI according to Ian Barkin?A. The ability to keep learning. B. The ability to think positively.C. The ability to take risks in an uncertain future.D. The ability to adapt oneself to the new environment.31. Which can best express the authors view on automation?A. Every coin has two sides.B. Where there is life, there is hope.C. Its better to do well than to say well.D. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.D Somali pirates robbed three Thai fishing ships with 77 sailors on board nearly 1,200 miles off the Somali coast, the farthest-off-shore attack to date, an officer said Tuesday.Pirates have gone farther south and east in answer to increased patrols (巡逻) by warships off the Somali shore. The robbing of the three ships Sunday was about 600 miles outside the normal operation area for the international force, said a spokesman.The spokesman said the attack so far out at sea was a clear sign that the international patrols against pirates were having a “marked effect on pirate activity in the area”.“Once they start attacking that far out, youre not even really talking about the Somali basin or areas of water that have any connection with Somalia.” said an officer, Roger Middleton. “Once youre that far out, its just the Indian Ocean, and it means youre looking at trade going from the Gulf to Asia, from Asia to South Africa.”“This is the farthest robbing to date. They are now operating near the Maldives and India.” said another officer.The three ships - the MV Prantalay11, 12, and 14, had 77 members on board in total. All of them are Thai, the spokesman said. Before the Sunday robbing, pirates held 11 ships and 228 sailors.Pirates have increased attacks over the past year in hopes of catching more dollar payments. Because of increased patrols and defenses on board ships, the success rate has gone down, though the number of successful attacks has stayed the same year over year.32. The pirate attack reported in the text happened .A. far out in the Indian Ocean B. in the normal patrol areaC. near the Somali coast D. in the south of Africa33. According to the text,which can best describe the situation of the pirate problems?A. More goods on board are lost.B. Pirate attacks happen in a larger area now.C. The number of attacks has stayed the same these years.D. Pirate attacks are as serious as before along the Somali coast. 34 .which is TRUE about the warship patrols according to the text? A. The patrols are of little effect.B. The patrols are more difficult.C. More patrols are quite necessary even in Asia.D. The patrols only drive the pirates to other areas.35. How many sailors were held by the pirates up to the time of the report?A. 228. B. 77. C. 383 D. 305.第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 36 You dont have to completely change the way you live. You just need to make a few small changes. From recycling to green shopping, each small change you make can really make a difference. Here are some benefits of living a green lifestyle.Help the environment. By being energy-saving and using green products you can reduce your influence on the environment. You can help preserve our natural wealth and reduce pollution. 37 It does feel very rewarding when you start making positive changes and feeling as though youre making a difference to such an important cause.Live a healthier life. Youre also more likely to make better choices when it comes to food and you could find yourself leading a more active lifestyle. Growing your own vegetables is a very healthy way to live as well as buying green, natural foods. Cycling and walking instead of using your car can have a big influence. 38 Save money on bills. You can greatly reduce your energy bills by using energy-saving equipment.39Recycling is also another great way of saving money and helping the environment.40 . Once you have picked up some good tips and green living techniques, you can pass them on to other people. You can also talk to friends and family and inform them of the benefits of going green. Your children will grow up understanding the importance of living a green lifestyle and will learn how to reduce their influence on the environment.A. Educate others.B. Meet like-minded people.C. It will make you much better.D. There are lots of ways of saving money.E.You can also do your part for wildlife conservation.F. Living a green lifestyle isnt as hard as it might seem.G. If you grow your own produce, you neednt spend as much on food.第二部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。Soon after my arrival in Luanda, I realized that I was going to have some free time available. I decided to 41 it doing something useful and involving with the 42 community.I started my research for volunteering opportunities here and a blog post 43 my eye. It was Ashimas 44 on how she started her 45 journey in Luanda. Ashima has been volunteering at the Foundation for Art and Culture for more than a year. I decided to 46 with them and soon after I got a very warm and welcoming 47 inviting me to the foundation. The next day as I 48 into the foundation, little did I know it would become such a(n) 49 part of my life in Luanda.I was a bit hesitant 50 as I had never worked with children before and my Portuguese then was much 51 than now. But as I slowly started doing some activities with children, there were not any 52 . All that you 53 was a heart full of love and everyone 54 the language of love.I found plenty of 55 to do with kids, keeping them busy and having fun. Together we played, sang, learned new things, 56 new games and reinvented the old.The children coming to the Foundation are wonderful, and full of 57 and energy. It is a beautiful place with wonderful projects. Without doubt it is the best 58 I could have found in Luanda, and I am very 59 to go there as often as I can. The staff 60 there really make you feel welcome and at home.41. A. spendB. spareC. enjoyD. kill42. A. foreignB. newC. wholeD. local43. A. hurtB. foggedC. caughtD. escaped44. A. postB. opinionC. commentD. plan45. A. businessB. volunteeringC. sightseeingD. adventure46. A. get alongB. catch upC. fit inD. get in touch47. A. senseB. responseC. receptionD. ceremony48. A. walkedB. ranC. brokeD. turned49. A. efficientB. shortC. beautifulD. minor50. A. initiallyB. actuallyC. recentlyD. eventually51. A. slowerB. easierC. poorerD. less52. A. conversationsB. languagesC. barriersD. methods53. A. desiredB. requiredC. hadD. needed54. A. spokeB. learnedC. recommendedD. heard55. A. jobsB. activitiesC. favorsD. researches56. A. taughtB. appreciatedC. createdD. bought57. A. loveB. viewC. surpriseD. faith58. A. chanceB. companyC. placeD. way59. A. busyB. happyC. sorryD. curious60. A. competingB. arrivingC. appearingD. working第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Corona virus Outbreak Tests Worlds Dependence on ChinaThe world is quickly 61 (realize) how much it depends on China.Apple is rerouting supply chains. Ikea is closing its stores and paying staff members 62 (stay) home. Starbucks is warning people 63 a financial blow. Ford and Toyota will idle some of their vast Chinese assembly plants for an extra week. The 64 (mystery) corona virus has virtually shut down one of the worlds most important 65 (grow) engines. Desperate to slow the fast-moving virus, the Chinese authorities 66 (extend) the countrys national holiday, and crippled land, rail and air transport. Entire cities have shut down.The full extent of 67 hit to the broader business world is not yet clear. “Our members are dealing with 68 (vary) degrees of disruption in their businesses,” said Jake Parker, the senior vice president of the US-China Business Council. If travel 69 (restrict) and quarantines are expanded or the holiday extended 70 (far), he said, “ that will amplify these problems.”第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第1节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）One morning, I went to school by a bicycle as usual. As I am listening to my favorite music with a headphone on my head, I didnt notice a car parked on the roadside. I scratched the car and left a scar on it. Think that I would have classes, I left a note with his name and address to let the driver know what had happened. Lately in the afternoon, while we were having a class meeting, our headmaster led in a stranger, that was the car owner. He explained the class the whole story but praised me. My teacher and classmate were impressed and pride of my honesty.第2节 书面表达（共25分）假定你是李华，你收到外国朋友Peter的邮件，他想了解你校在新冠疫情（COVID-19 epidemic）期间线上教学的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：1. 课程与时间；2. 你的学习状态；3. 你的期待。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Peter,Im so glad to hea