内蒙古赤峰市2020届高三4月模拟考试-英语

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上赤峰市高三 4·20 模拟考试英语试题一、 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、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APHUKET is Thailands largest island and currently one of its famous tourist destinations. The following are some special sights for you.Phuket AquariumPhuket Aquarium is a modest,

2、 government-run attraction but its not a bad place to spend an afternoon on the cheap. It provides different exhibitions and you (and even your kids) can learn a lot about Southeast Asian freshwater and saltwater creatures there. It opens daily from 8: 30 am to 4: 30 pm.Phuket Thaihua MuseumIt house

3、s a photo exhibition and video media which tell the history of the Chinese people in Phuket and displays on mining, local clothes, Sino-Portuguese architecture, local foods and traditions and culture of Phuket. The Museum opens every day, between 9: 00 am and 5: 00 pm.Phuket ZooIts set in tropical g

4、ardens shaded by big trees. The zoo has a large number of workers who can speak several languages. They are happy to answer everyones “why” questions. If you get hungry on the tour, there are different foods for you, but you must pay for them. Its open daily from 8: 30 am to 6: 00 pm.Pung Chang Cave

5、It is a destination for tourists who love adventure since rafts are required to travel through it. It takes around one hour and a half to tour this cave, which is about 600 meters long. To take this trip, you have to reach the cave between 10: 00 am and 2: 00 pm.21. What gives Phuket Aquarium an adv

6、antage over other sights?A. Target visitors.B. Budget entrance fees.C. Big size.D. Long opening time.22. Which place sets a limit on visitors arriving time? A. Phuket Aquarium.B. Phuket Thaihua Museum.C. Phuket Zoo.D. Pung Chang Cave.23. What is the passage mainly about?A. Reasons for study in Phuke

7、t.B. Tips to save money in Phuket.C. Introduction of tourist attractions in Phuket.D. Dos and donts while traveling in Phuket.BMany kids start humming tunes like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” as their first songs, but Nygel Witherspoon was an exception. He preferred Finnish composer Jean Sibeliuss

8、Violin Concerto in D Minor.So when Nygel Witherspoon began to hum the very difficult concerto(协奏曲), his family guessed that he should have music lessons. He was, however, just 3 years old.“He was calm, with an ability to focus.” recalled David Holmes, Witherspoons cello(大提琴) teacher from age 3 to l6

9、.Witherspoon is a familiar name in his hometown. He has inherited his talent from both sides of his family, including his aunt, the late jazz vocalist Shirley Witherspoon.The 17-year-old doesnt see himself as competitive. “I think its more important for students to have a supportive environment than

10、 a competitive one;” he said. “Its great to have a support system, where you can be yourself and improve right along with others doing the same thing.”Witherspoons love of music blossomed as he attended viola(中提琴) lessons with older siblings. Their teacher, David France, noticed that the little boy

11、was a sponge(海绵).“Hed absorb everything they did.” France said. Witherspoon was given a box violin, but he wanted to play “the big one” the cello. He loved its size and tone. Thats when he was matched with his teacher Holmes.Witherspoons drive is inspired by the connection music provides. He recalle

12、d that he and his siblings performed as a chambertrio(室内乐三重奏) at their grandmothers nursing home. The positive reaction from residents gave him motivation.“Its so important, whether its hip-hop or classical,” he said. “Music is the universal language. It connects all of us.”24. How was Witherspoon d

13、ifferent from other kids when he was 3?A. He began to teach himself music.B. He was able to hum very difficult tunesC. He had already made up his mind to learn violinD. He could already play the songs hed heard.25. What does Witherspoon think is important for music learners?A. Practicing hard.B. Bei

14、ng very competitive.C. Being in a supportive environment.D. Having a good teacher from an early age.26. What is Frances impression of Witherspoon?A. He is a fast learner.B. He is a creative player.C. He works very hard.D. He is open-minded.27. What is the main purpose of the last two Paragraphs?A. T

15、o compare Witherspoons performance with his siblings.B. To show that motivation plays a big role in music studies.C. To stress that music connects people.D. To show how studying music helped Witherspoon overcome difficulties.CThere have been thousands of marine species that have become extinct. Curr

16、ently there are thousands of fish that are endangered and in great need of protection. The following are some.The Arcadian Redfish are found in warm waters, such as the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. These fish mature at a late age (5 to 6 years) and have low reproductive rates. However, they can live t

17、o be 50 years old, which is relatively remarkable. Young redfish are marked with patches of black and green color. They dont develop their red color until after they move to the ocean bottom. Now the Arcadian Redfish is endangered due to overfishing. These fish started to decrease in population in t

18、he early 1900s because of their increased popularity in the food industry.The Bluefin tuna is one animal that is high on the endangered species list. This fish has been named one of the wonders of the ocean, because they can grow to be 12 feet long and weigh over 1, 500 pounds! Why are these fish di

19、sappearing at alarming rates? Because they are being captured for food, with over 75% consumed in Japanese restaurants often by making a popular sushi.The European Eel is found in the Baltic and the Mediterranean Sea. They have a unique metamorphosis process and they change their forms over a longti

20、me period. According to IUCNRedL, the European Eel is one of the threatened species that are not only endangered, but critically endangered.The whale shark is one of many endangered sharks out there. According to one source, sharks are revered as our last “living” dinosaurs. They are known as

21、 the largest fish with the potential to grow over 60 feet long and weigh over 70,000 pounds. The whale shark also has the potential to live to be over 100 years old.28. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. The Last “Living” DinosaursB. The Endangered Ocean FishC. The Most Popul

22、ar Sea FishD. The Extinct Marine Species29. What can we learn about The Arcadian Redfish?A. They are found in the Arctic Ocean.B. They are born to be red.C. Their survival rate is relatively low.D. They are slow-growing, long-lived fish.30. What makes the Bluefin tuna one of the wonders of the deep-

23、sea?A. Huge sizeB. Strange colorC. Sharp sightD. High intelligence31. What does the underlined word “metamorphosis” mean?A. Reduction in population.B. Limitation in sight.C. Change in form.D. Increase in weight.DClearing the air in class saw significant boosts to reading and math achievement of stud

24、ents, according to a New York University study, even though the outdoor pollution didnt prove to be a problem. The findings suggest improving air quality may also help disadvantaged students who often live in more polluted areas and attend class in older buildings.Michael Gilraine, study author at N

25、ew York University, analyzed both the air quality and the math and reading test scores at the 18 schools. In schools that received the new air filters, students improved by 0.18 of a standard deviation(标准偏差) in reading and 0.2 of a standard deviation in math, compared to students performance in the

26、schools that did not receive air filters. To put that in perspective, those gains are about equal to the learning benefits from reducing class sizes or providing intensive tutoring. Students sustained those math and reading gains the next year, particularly if they attended the same school or anothe

27、r that had installed new filters in the following year. “In fact, given the large test-score increases they generate, installing air filters actually outperforms other education reforms such as class-size reduction on a cost-benefit basis,” Gilraine said.Prior studies have found that better air qual

28、ity can lead to fewer teacher and student absences, particularly for those with chronic asthma (慢性哮喘) or other respiratory illnesses. While schools with the new air filters installed did have lower student absenteeism, attendance alone didnt seem to be driving the gains in math and reading achieveme

29、nt. Rather, he said, “you can get a lot just from being able to think clearly while you take a test. And then you also might be learning a bit better because youre thinking clearer in class from day to day”.Separate studies have found rising average temperatures likewise can increase indoor air poll

30、ution and reduce student achievement, particularly if students take tests on hot days.“Weve had a decade or more of research into the effects of lead. Theres been much less research on the effects of air quality Were still in early days.” added Gilraine.32. What did the study find?A. Outdoor polluti

31、on does harm to students health.B. Clean air promotes the students study achievement.C. Air quality puts New York University at a disadvantage.D. Polluted areas and old buildings have air problems.33. How did the researcher conduct his study? A. By making analysis and comparison.B. By giving example

32、s and listing basic data.C. By telling stories and doing experiments.D. By demonstrating the causes and effects.34. According to Gilraine, what makes the students gain achievement?A. Fewer teacher and student absences.B. Rising temperatures in class.C. Clearer thinking in better air quality.D. Takin

33、g a math and reading test everyday.35. What can we infer about the Gilraines research?A. It will focus on the research of lead.B. It gets off with a good start.C. It gets lots of support from schools.D. It still has a long way to go.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

34、。Do you get upset because you cant accomplish what you want to? When you can get organized, keep things under control, and live a neat life, you can work faster and think more creatively. Here are some tips that can help:Make schedules and deadlines 36 They recognize that keeping things organized go

35、es hand-in-hand with staying productive. They make and keep schedules for the day and week. They make deadlines and set goals. And most importantly, they stick to them!Give everything a homeIts easy to get lost if you dont have a home. Keeping your life organized means keeping your things in their p

36、roper places. Organized people keep order by storing things properly and by labeling storage spaces. Make easy-to-access storage spaces for things you use all the time. 37 38 Highly organized people make sure they find time every week or more to organize their things. Stuff does not stay organized o

37、n its own; it needs to be reorganized continuously and consistently. Use small bits of time to clean out a drawer or put old clothes into a box for donation.Stay away from bargainsYou have removed the things you dont need. Will you replace them when you see something on sale? Instead of bargain shop

38、ping without planning ahead, write down exactly what you need and buy only those items. 39 Items on sale will only produce more waste.Work hardPut in a little effort. 40 Staying organized is not all a breeze. It requires that you work hard with recognition that when you work harder, you can enjoy yo

39、ur mess-free home life later. Whats more important is to remember what you work for is meaningful to you.A. Tidy regularlyB. Know what you need.C. Actually, put in much when necessary.D. Dont jump back and forth from room to room.E. Organized people never give in to false advertising.F. Organized pe

40、ople dont waste time.G. Organized people only keep what they need and what they really want.二、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。“Good Night Lights” began as a game，with the effort of Steve Brosnihan, a cartoonist volunteering at Hasbro C

41、hildrens Hospital. He 41 from room to room drawing and chatting and doing whatever else he can to 42 the sick children up. During one 43 to a teenager who would be in the hospital for the last night, he decided to do something 44 for their final farewell.As he left, Brosnihan told the 45 to watch th

42、e corner near the bus stop from his window. Brosnihan 46 to that spot in a Parking area, and flickered (闪烁) his bike light up toward the 47 . To his surprise, the teen flickered his own room lights back 48 .Brosnihan made it a(an) 49 to flicker his bike light to kids as he left for the night as a(an

43、) 50 way to say goodbye. When he mentioned this activity to a friend, owner of a 51 restaurant, the friend agreed to flicker the restaurants 52 at 8:30 every night for one minute. The nightly tradition became such a 53 that customers started joining in too.Good Night Lights has been such a simple, 5

44、4 powerful, rallying point(号召力) for the community to support the young patients. For 60 seconds, patients were 55 in a luminous(发光的) dialog with residents.“It would be very hard not to do this 56 you start,” says Brosnihan. “You do it to represent how much you care for kids and families who 57 a lot

45、 during their hard times in hospitals.”Brosnihan hopes it 58 more. “In my grander dreams, I hope other cities that have childrens hospitals 59 the idea and run with it and 60 their own version of Good Night Lights.” he says.41.A. rushesB. movesC. checksD. marches42.A. putB. turnC. cheerD. bring43.A.

46、 visitB. showC. experienceD. journey44.A. strangeB. excitingC. similarD. different45.A. colleagueB. teenagerC. doctorD. friend46.A. bikedB. ranC. fledD. walked47.A. parkB. hospitalC. roadD. bike48.A. in returnB. in orderC. in responseD. in place49.A. ceremonyB. activityC. habitD. routine50.A. logica

47、lB. uniqueC. funD. important51.A. localB. generousC. nativeD. distant52.A. firesB. forksC. platesD. lights53.A. hitB. wonderC. startD. tradition54.A. andB. yetC. orD. so55.A. givenB. crowdedC. involvedD. participated56.A. onceB. whetherC. whileD. as57.A. wasteB. enjoyC. spendD. suffer58.A. growsB. s

48、preadsC. discoversD. deepens59.A. give upB. set upC. pick upD. build up60.A. designB. inviteC. openD. create第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Mrs. John B Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea of 61. “Fathers Day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day 62. (honor

49、) her father William, whose wife died while 63. (give) birth to their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in 64. (east) Washington state. 65. was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and 66. (selfless) her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent. The first Fathers Day 67. (observe) on June 19,1910 in Washington. And it was in 1966 that President Lyndon Johnson 68. (official)declared the 3rd Sunday of June as Fathers