河南省安阳市2020届高三年级下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题

1、英语学习讲义绝密启用前2020届高三年级第二次模拟考试第一部分 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2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。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。B. 3.18.C. 3.15. h :例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.:答案是C.1. How is the weather in the mountains

2、 VA. Rainy.B. Sunny.C. Snowy.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Cooking.B. Traditions.C. Experiments.3. Why does the man read in weak light?A. He is afraid of light.B. He doesnt care about his eyes.C. He doesnt want to bother his brother.4. How much money did the man 1 lend the woman i

3、n all?A. $70.B $80.C. $100.5. What is the mans opinion about sleep?;A. Four hours is plenty for him.B. Eight hours is too much for the woman.C. Six hours is the least for most people.第二节（共15小题海小题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。听每段对话或独白前，你蒋有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出 5秒钟

4、的作答 时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。C. In the study.C. At 4 : 00 a. m.6. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the kitchen.B. In the bedroom.7. When does the man plan to go to sleep?A. At 11 : 00 p. m.B. At 3:00 a. m.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How long did Marco Polo travel?A. For 13 years. B. For 17 yea

5、rs.C. For 24 years.9. What does the man suggest the woman do in the end?-A. Read a storybook about Xuanzang.B. Write an essay about Marco Polo.C. Imagine the life in ancient times;听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10 .What language is Richard fluent in?A. French.B. Spanish.C. Italian.11 .What is Molly going to do?A.

6、 Spend a year in France.B. Spend six months in France.C. Spend a year in Spain.12 . What is Richard s advice for learning a new language?A. Going traveling often.B. Using the dictionary often.C. Surrounding oneself in the environment.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What will Henry do at the beach?A. Go swimmin

7、g.;B. Go walking.14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.15. Why wont Kelly go to the beach tomorrow?A. It will rain.B. She has to work.16. Who will drive the car today?A. Ryan.B. Henry.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题.17. What would MAD Architects prefer buildings to

8、 be like?A. More environmentally friendly. B. More attractive.18. What does MAD Architects want to provide?A. The situation of separation from nature.B. The experience of living in ancient times.C. The feeling of being in the natural world.19. Where will the Urban Forest be built?A. In Beijing.B. In

9、 Chongqing.20. Who should apply for a job according to the talk?A .Architects.B. Engineers.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分）第二节（共15小题每小题2.分，满分30分）C. Go biking.C. Manager and customer.C. She is sensitive to the sun.C. Kelly.C. More traditional.C. In Rome;C. Office workers.只要坚持梦想终会实现9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

10、选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASeattle is home to one of the busiest, ports, so many visitors have a short window to crowd in as much sightseeing as possible before getting on a ship. Here are four attractions you can see in a rush.Space NeedleRegular tickets for the Space Needle are $10 cheaper from 8 : 00 a. m.

11、to 9 ; 30 8. m. Order tickets in advance so you can go straight in line for the elevators. At the top, you can read fun facts about the Needle and interact with a huge, touchscreen Sky Pad not to mention admiring incredible 360rdegree Views of the city.Chihuly Garden and GlassLocated right next to t

12、he Space Needle, this exhibit features the work of Dale Chihuly. Walk through the Glasshouse to see. one of his largest pieces: a 100-foot-long glass sculpture in colors of red, orange and ;yellow. Order your Space Needle and Chihuly tickets together for even more savings.Pike Place MarketJust steps

13、 from the Space Needle, you can get on the bus to the famous Pike Place Market. Give yourself plenty of time to eat your way through this huge marketplace. Most places offer samples so you can try a wide variety of snacks before you buy.Post AlleyLocated under Pike Place Market, this street is home

14、to Seattles stickiest attraction: the Gum Wall. This tradition started in the 1990s, when people waiting in line for Post Alleys Market Theater : would stick their chewed gum on the wall. Since then, thousands of others have added to the collection. The wall wasswept clean in 2015 , but youd never k

15、now it flow. It makes for a good photo Opportunidon51 gettoo close;21. What can you do at the Space Needle?A. Taste some delicious snacks.:C. See a wonderful glass sculpture.22. What was Dale Chihuly?A. An artist.B. An actor.23. What is the Gum Wall probably like now?A. It is a place to stick photos

16、.C. It is covered by chewed gum.B. Overlook the whole city of Seattle.D. Take the fastest; elevators in the world.C. An architect.D.A professor.B. It is as clean as other walls.D, It is a part o Pike P-ce Market.B.Yet Dick and his wife were deterrDuring Rick* s birth in 1962, his brain was damaged f

17、or oxygen lack. The doctors told Dick Hoyt, that there was no hope of his son being anything more than a vegetable to raise him at home.At age 13 , Rick told his father he wanted to participate in a five-mile benefit run for the disabled. Dick was not a runner, but he agreed to push Rick through the

18、 race course in his wheelchair. ; That was when, a surprising thing happened. During the run, Rick felt as though he wasnt disabled anymorehe was simplyone of the. runners. This experience deeply affected Dick, and he committed to running an increasing number of events with his son so that Rick coul

19、d have this feeling as often as possible.At first, other competitors often treated them as outsiders and even avoided. them. But gradually, what began as a way for Rick Hoyt to experience inclusion and equality broadened in. its purpose. Running together became away to send a message that, as Rick s

20、aid, everybody should be included in everyday life. The pairs first Boston Marathon in 1981 finished in the top quarter of the field, and shortly thereafter, attitudes began to change. Many athletes would come up to them before the race to wish them luck.The 2013 Boston Marathon was the 31st time th

21、e Hoyts had run the race, ana it was also their last race. Dick has run thousands of miles to be with and support his son. Their athletic pursuits have enriched Ricks life and had a practical benefit for Dicks life as well : After a heart attack, Dicks doctors told him he might have died 15 years ea

22、rlier if he werent in such good shape.24. What inspired Dick to keep running?A. Rick felt he was a healthy person in running.B. Rick could raise money By taking part in running.C. Ricks wish was to be an excellent runner one day.D. Rick could rebuild his brain by running.25. What message did the Hoy

23、ts send by running?A. Everyone is a part of the world.C. Where there is a will, there isa way.26. What changed others attitudes to the Hoyts?A. Their talent for running.C. Their donations to runners.27. How long did the Hoyts insist on races?A ; 31 years.B. 38 yearsC8. Whatever man has done, I may d

24、o,D. Good things come to those whowait,B. Their purpose of running.D. Their achievement in running.C. 40 years.D. 53 years.Whats the deal with new words? Where do they come from and how do they go from unknown to official? First, new words have to circulate in culture to make it into the dictionary.

25、 They have to be used and understood. Words have a much better chance of getting added to the dictionary if you see them in print or hear them in conversation. Its actually a full-time job to search popular communication to figure out what new words are surfacing in our vernacular （方言）.Lexicographer

26、s get to decide which words make it into the dictionary, and they do so by reading widely across industries and disciplines. However, they also make decisions about which idioms make it in.Dictionaries can sometimes get over 1,000 new words per year. In 2019 the Merriam-Webster added over 600 in Apr

27、il and another 500 + in September. After lexicographers decide which words will be included, they write a new definition. Some existing words also gain additional meanings, and there are usuallythousands of revisions. The dictionary is a constantly changing work-in-progress, just like the language i

28、t also being something at the height of popularity. Occasionally fake words actually end up in the dictionary by mistake.describes and defines. For instance, the wordweeafro meceiny just a sharp, pointed end toIf you have a word that you think should be in the dictionary, youre welcome to get in tou

29、ch with the lexicographers and suggest it. However, the word needs to be fairly popular. It has to have widespread, frequent, meaningful usage. For instance, OMG was added to the dictionary in 2009 after lexicographers had observed it in general use for about 15 years.New words spring from new techn

30、ologies and disciplines, but they re very often invented by authors and writers who love language and play with it to create new meanings. One of the greatest creators was WilliamShakespeare who created over 1,700 new words often by adapting usage and using new compounds. Hes responsible for words l

31、ike eyeball, excitement, fashionable, and lonely. Hard-boiled was invented by Mark Twain.28. What kind of new words can be included in dictionaries?A. Words which have been widely used for long.B. Words which were created by famous writers.C. Words which have been spoken by some locals.D. Words whic

32、h frequently appear in a private conversation.29. What does the underlined word Lexicographers in the first paragraph probably mean?A. New word creators.B. Writers, of a dictionary.C. Specialists in languages.D. Historians on ancient cultures.30. What does the author think of a dictionary?A. Quite a

33、mbiguous.B. Error-free.C. Extremely rigid.D. Gradually developing.31. What is the best title for the text?A. How the Dictionary Is RevisedB. How New Words Spread in CultureC. How Words Get Added to the DictionaryD. How New Words Are Invented by Famous AuthorsDThe :Program for International Student A

34、ssessment : (PISA) : a study of the test scores of 15-year-olds across 79 countries-showed that students in England performed significantly better in maths than 2015. PISA is conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ( OECD) every three years, and assesses the performan

35、ce of 15-year-olds mainly in reading, maths arid science.In England, the Government has prioritized( 优先)climbing up the league tables in recent years. The latest tests were carried out last year, and showed that England was ranked 17 in the table for maths up from 26 in 2015. Pupils in England also

36、outperformed the OECD average in reading and science. On student : well-being, 53 percent of 15-year-olds across the UK reported that they are satisfied with their lives well below the 67 percent average across the OECD.Taking the UK as a whole, while there was only a statistically significant impro

37、vement in maths, the country still improved its position relative to other countries across all three of the subjects tested by PISA. In reading, the UK was 14th, up from 22nd three years ago. In science the UK was 14th, up from 15th, and in maths the, UK rose to 18 ill from 27 th.Across the rest of

38、 the league tables, East Asian countries like China and Singapore continued to be far superior. Todays results also showed that Estonia outperformed all the major European economies.However j Geoff Barton, the general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, cautioned against conc

39、luding too much from the findings. There are many educational and non 一 educational factors which affect performance and it is not easy to find how these have impacted on young peoples attainment in a set of tests. What is worrying, however, is that this analysis shows that fewer students in the UK

40、are; satisfied with their lives than the OECD average. It is clear that many young people feel under great pressure in a society in which the risks often seem very high to them in terms of achieving their goals.32. Which aspect of England is under the average of the OECD?A. Reading.B. Science.C. Wel

41、l-being.D. Maths.33. Which statement agrees with the UKs performance in PISA?A. The UK did worse than before.B. The UK progressed a little in PISA.C. The UK hasnt made any improvement.D. The UK pulled well ahead of the rest countries.34. Which of the following countries always holds a leading positi

42、on in PISA?A. China:B. Estonia.C. The UK.D. England.35. What do the Geoff Bartons words mean in the last paragraph?A. The PISA results are unbelievable for educators.B. Students in the UK are in need of more practice.C. Education quality can t be fully reflected only by PISA.D. Young people take mor

43、e risks of achieving their goals. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。，Just like essays, all speeches have three main sections: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. 36 You need to write a speech in a way that keeps the attention of an audience and hel

44、ps paint a mental image at the same time. Whatever type of speech you decide to write, find ways to make your words memorable.The structure of how to write your speech is just the start. 37_Start by paying attention to your audience and their interests. Write the words youll speak with passion and e

45、nthusiasm, which you also want your listeners to share. When writing your attention-grabbing statements, make sure you are writing what will get their attention, not just yours.38 Read famous speeches and look at the way they are constructed. Find things that stand out and figureout what makes it in

46、teresting. Oftentimes, speechwriters use rhetorical devices（修辞法） to make certainpoints easy to remember.Remember to begin and end your speech; with something that will gain and hold the attention of your audience. If you spend too much time getting into your speech, people will zone out or start che

47、cking their phones. 3940 When you give the speech, think about the tone you should use , and be sure to write the speech in the same flow that youd use in conversations. A great way to check this flow is to practice reading it out loud. If you stumble （磕磕巴巴）while reading or it feels dull, look for w

48、ays to jazz up（使活泼） the words andimprove the flow.A. Youll also need to write the speech skillfully.B. How you deliver the speech is also important.G. You can gain inspiration from others speeches.D. Instead, if interested, they may stick with you until the end.E. So the essay form can offer a good

49、foundation for the process.F. However, unlike essays, speeches are not to be read but to be heard.G. In other words, your speech should contain some color, drama, or humor.第三部分语言知识运用（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隹选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One dark morning during

50、 my walk, I fell and had my arm broken. I received several 41_over two years. It was no 42_ for a busy mother! More unfortunately, I was left with certain physical 43 My doctor told me to live life to the 44 , but not to do things that would be too much for my arm. As I recovered from the last surge

51、ry, I fell in 45 over all the things I would never get to do that I had wanted to try, like boating. However, I 46 so much on what I couldnt do that I didnt 47 what I could do was right in front of me all along.My fourteen-year-old son, Matthew, was fond of archery （射箭）.I loved watching him shoot ar

52、rows and I had learned quite a bit about the 48 I had never 49_ his bow. I was sure my arm would never allow for such 50 equipment, anyway. Then during one of my sons 51 , the coaches had a fun day and52 encouraged the typically sedentary （久坐的） parents to _53_ a bow. Before I_54 what I was doing, I

53、shot my first arrow. And it hit the 556 points!From then on, I often practiced. The more I did it, the more I knew I could do it. I realize that not only will my body not 56_this new adventure, but neither will my family my husband has taken up archery and my other son has tried it as well! I think

54、the sport has made my family 57 in some way. I never 58_ something like archery would be possible for me. I guess being faced with the concept of limitations pushed me forward. No more 59 and no more fears, I just had to take 60_and shoot and find my way.41. A. operationsB. occupationsC. qualificati

55、onsD. certifications42. A. funB. useC. wonderD. doubt43. A. examinationsB. tendenciesC. limitationsD. activities44. A. fairestB. fullestC. cheapestD. easiest45. A. loveB. sympathyC. embarrassmentD. desperation46. A. dependedB. figuredC. insistedD. focused.47. A. appreciateB. confirmC. seeD. describe

56、48. A. clubB. sportC. jobD. injury49. A. triedB. repairedC. broughtD. watched50. A. interestingB. frighteningC. challengingD. deserving51. A. competitionsB. vacationsC. practicesD. performances52. A. energeticallyB. enthusiasticallyC. honestlyD. violently53. A. take awayB. pick upC. break downD. sor

57、t out54. A. admittedB. refusedC. repliedD. realized55. A. targetB. enemyC. airD. dirt56. A. suffer fromB. benefit fromC. adapt toD. take to57. A. busier ；B. clearerC. closerD. richer58. A. suspectedB. insistedC. concludedD. imagined59. A. motivationsB. responsibilitiesC. permissionsD. excuses60. A. actionB. aimC. careD. defeat第二节（共10小题;每小题1: 5分，茜分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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。It takes a lot of land and water 61 ( grow) animals. People might one day grow meat in factories instead of having to harvest it