（全国通用）2020届高考模拟黄金卷（一）英语试题 Word版含解析.doc

1、2020届高考届高考英语英语模拟黄金卷（全国卷）模拟黄金卷（全国卷）（一）（一） 1、Boston Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing Duck Tours One of the most popular tours in and around Boston are the legendary Duck Tours, which show you the best that the city has to offer. World War II vehicles take you on a scenic drive around the most famou

2、s sites and attractions in the city. With interesting explanation, this novel tour is an enjoyable and fun way to see the city and very much recommended. New England Aquarium The aquarium is home to over 7,000 fish and a collection of many different sea creatures. The citys most visited tourist attr

3、action is complete with exhibit space, gift shop and a cafe with spectacular views of the city and harbor. It also offers whale-watching tours with indoor and outdoor seating and even seal or walrus (海象) shows. Boston Public Library Built in 1848, the Boston Public Library was the first free publicl

4、y supported city library in America. With more than 650,000 photographs, 100,000 prints and 250 different papers in the “Newspaper Room” the library now has Internet access, two restaurants and an on-line store with reproductions of its priceless artwork. All exhibits are open to the public and book

5、s are only the beginning. Bull and Finch Pub - Home of Cheers This world-famous pub is the inspiration for the hugely successful sitcom (情景喜剧) “Cheers”. Although the outside is the same as on television, the inside is completely different. However, although unexpected, this is not a real disappointm

6、ent as the busy pub is full of reminders of Cheers. The menu serves typical bar food, and is very popular with tourists If visiting family or staying at one of the luxury Boston hotels downtown, you may want to corner purchasing a “Boston City Pass” as this will enable you to pay half price for most

7、 the finest attractions. 1Peter is travelling in Boston, and he hopes to know the city as soon as possible. Which one is the best choice for him? ADuck Tours BA trip to New England Aquarium CA visit to Boston Public Library DA visit to Bull and Finch Pub 2The underlined sentence in the passage indic

8、ates (表明) that_. Aother activities are more recommended here Breading brings people fun and more than fun Cthe books in this library are not really worth reading Dapart from books, the libraries has a lot to offer 3It can be inferred from the brochure (宣传册) that_. Aart-lovers can buy reproductions o

9、f artwork at the library BBull and Finch Pub is the most popular tourist attraction in the city Cvisitors can have meals both at the aquarium and at the library Dyou cant watch seal or walrus performances outside in New England Aquarium 2、 A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room o

10、n New Years Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasnt feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said. In the years since that painful season, I ha

11、ve come to look back upon New Years Eve as an ending and a beginning. New Years Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect. New Years Eve is full of possibility and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in t

12、he coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months? In many ways, New Years Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and future. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition(过渡) that take us out of the old and into the new. Trans

13、ition can be challenging for many of us. Its about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong (迅猛地) into the unfamiliar. Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed mom. I find that each year I have to step

14、 out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead. Last year at this time, I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness(沉静) and beauty of the countryside around me. The

15、 three children and I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese. I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glowing(热情洋溢的) heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into

16、the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness this holiday season. 1.What does the underlined word “halt” in Paragraph 2 mean most probably? A.Stop. B.Beginning. C.Meaning. D.Tradition. 2.Whats the main cause of the authors unhappiness on New Years Eve a decade before? A.The pressure she fa

17、ced in her work. B.The health problem her husband faced. C.The information received from her family. D.The relationship between her and her husband. 3.Whats the authors attitude towards the thing people should do at New Year? A.Set challenging goals for the next year. B.Break with daily routines and

18、 form a new habit. C.Spend more time with family members. D.Think about the past and get ready for the future. 4.Whats the main purpose of writing the passage? A.To memorialize her husband. B.To show how she got through a hard time. C.To share her view of New Years Eve. D.To remind us that uncertain

19、ty is part of life. 3、Plays are an important part of British culture. The West End theatre in London is the best place to watch a professional play, but acting also takes place in every school and village hall across the country. There are over 2, 500 non-professional drama groups in the UK today an

20、d they are an active part of community life. People from all walks of life take on acting roles besides their regular jobs. They do it for fun, for the love of acting and as a way to meet new people. Not everyone in a drama club is a skilled actor, but enthusiasm is considered to be more important t

21、han talent. Friends, family members and neighbours enjoy getting together to watch the final performance and telling the people they know to “break a leg”. Its a great way of bringing communities together. Also, in many rural parts of Britain, non-professional theatre is the only chance people have

22、to see plays for miles around. Many people get a taste for acting at school. Every school puts on a play at least once per year， usually at Christmas, and parents love coming to watch their children perform. Ask any British person and theyre sure to have happy memories of being in their schools Chri

23、stmas play， whether they played the role of Mary or Joseph or perhaps even a sheep or a donkey. Another Christmas theatre tradition is the pantomime (童话剧) . Pantomimes are a type of musical comedy for families. The audience is encouraged to participate in the performance singing along with the music

24、 and shouting to the actors. Pantomimes are really fun to watch, especially for children. British people love going to the theatre, professional or not, and many of them also enjoy performing. If you have the chance, go and see a play in the UK. 1. Where can British people probably see the best prof

25、essional play according to the passage? A. In the school halls. B. In every village hall. C. In the West End theatre in London. D. In many rural parts of Britain. 2. Which is NOT the reason why people from all professions take an active part in plays? A. To get to know more people. B. To look for th

26、e fun of life. C. Because they enjoy performance. D. Because they dont like their own jobs. 3. What does the underlined phrase “break a leg” mean in Paragraph 3? A. Pay attention to safety. B. Say good luck and wish you success. C. Wish actors good health. D. Avoid being hurt. 4. When is the best ti

27、me to enjoy the play performance in the UK? A. During the Christmas period. B. At the beginning of a school year. C. During family gatherings. D. The time when you5re visiting schools and villages. 4、 If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Other than flying and communicating with someone

28、from his mind (which, lets be honest, would probably actually be awful), breathing underwater is one of the favorites. You can hang out with Aquaman and Ursula, and when the end of the world comes and were all living under water, youll be fine. With this in mind, a student at the Royal College of Ar

29、t, London has designed a 3D-printed amphibious garment called AMPHIBIO essentially a set of gills(鳃) for this very purpose. According to Jun Kamei, a biomimicry designer and materials scientist, it is “for a future where humankind lives in the water“. With the world set for a global temperature incr

30、ease of 3.2 C (5.7 F) by 2100, rising sea levels are a very real threat to large coastal cities, potentially affecting up to 2 billion people or 26 percent of the current global population. Kameis little device uses a specially designed porous(多孔的) material that fills oxygen again in the water and r

31、eleases carbon dioxide. It is inspired by water-diving insects that create their own little scuba diving set by creating a protective bubble of air around their body thanks to their water repellent(防水的) skin. The technology is easily 3D-printable too, which will be great when we need them together.

32、These “gills“ could replace heavy and clumsy scuba equipment, making it more similar to free diving but for longer. This could have immediate applications for underwater rescue plans the 12 boys rescued by divers from a flooded cave in Thailand, for example, where it took weeks to work out how to ge

33、t the boys and the vital breathing equipment through those narrow tunnels. So far, the tech has only been tested as a working prototype, not actually on humans, so the dream may have to be on hold for now. And scaling up and testing on humans is Kameis next plan. This may sound unbelievable, but Kam

34、ei insists he has a much more optimistic vision of the future. 1.What can be inferred about Aquaman and Ursula? A.They can read minds. B.They can breathe underwater. C.They often cause huge disasters. D.They cant live underwater. 2.What can we learn about AMPHIBIO? A.It can produce oxygen in the wat

35、er. B.Its user can communicate with others from their mind. C.It is the unique useful tool against the threat of rising sea levels. D.The designer drew his inspiration from natures hidden design. 3.Why did the author mentioned the rescue of the boys in Thailand? A.To present the success of the new d

36、evice. B.To compare the new device with the old one. C.To prove the advantage of the new device. D.To show the new device is easily 3D-printable. 4.What is the authors attitude to the future of the new design? A.Objective. B.indifferent. C.Doubtful. D.Critical. 5、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

37、多余选 项。 Reasons Why Cats Are So Clean Adult cats spend up to 50 percent of their waking hours grooming(理毛) according to Dr. Cynthia McManis, a vet and the owner of Just Cats Veterinary Services. Here are seven reasons why your cat spends so much of its time grooming. _ Cats clean away food and other

38、things so they will not be found by threatening animals. Out of friendship _ For fur maintenance(保养保养) and warmth By grooming itself, a cat helps put its natural oil evenly around its coat. _. To cool down Cats sweat a little from their paws, but they mostly rely on saliva evaporation(唾液蒸发) on their

39、 fur to maintain normal body temperature. _. To promote blood flow Similar to how a hairbrush promotes blood flow on the head, your cats tongue which is covered in tiny, bristle-like hairs- aids the flow of blood in your cat. To keep wounds clean Cat saliva is thought to contain enzymes(酵素) that mak

40、e it a natural antibiotic(抗生素). If your cat licks a wound, it may be guarding against infection(感染). _. For relaxation Cats take comfort in the habit of self-cleaning. A. To protect themselves B. Cats get used to cleaning themselves every day C. They are well equipped with the tools to clean themsel

41、ves D. Grooming controls around one-third of a cats cooling process E. Remember to always consult your vet if your cat has an injury F. This oil guards against dampness and stops heat from getting out G. Cats are social animals and groom each other as a sign of fondness 6、请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D

42、 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在 答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Early that day, I was so busy caring for our patients procedure that needed to be wrapped up. As my day nearly 1 , I was excited to meet my playfellows and 2 with them. I was already outside our special area unit in the hospital when a woman suddenly came to me, holding a

43、 doctors 3 with my name on it. My enthusiasm fell 4 . But, instead of being cheeky, like others would probably do showing 5 or impatience, I showed her a heartfelt smile and 6 what was written in the prescription, only to find out it wasnt hers but her husbands, and my name on it 7 the doctor wanted

44、 me to give the proper instruction on how to use the bowel (肠) preparation needed for her husband, who was 8 for the examination the following day. I met her husband, who was very 9 and a good listener. We connected instantly with each other, 10 jokes. The next time we met was during his colonoscopy

45、 (结肠镜检查) 11 and I assisted him in filling out the papers 12 by their insurance company. Given final 13 , they left the hospital. At noon, I was alone cleaning the 14 when suddenly I heard a knock on the glass door, thinking it might somebody who would like to 15 of our services. I casually looked up

46、 and I was 16 because my visitors were the patient and his wife again! I opened the door and asked if they needed more 17 or perhaps forgot something. To my surprise they gave me a packed 18 and a bottle of pineapple juice! Life has many aspects. Its bits and pieces 19 you even in your busy days. It

47、 could end up with a 20 or a free lunch. Its just a matter of thinking from a different angle. 1.A.approached B.concluded C.occupied D.advanced 2.A.study B.unite C.relax D.associate 3.A.prescription B.reservation C.receipt D.diploma 4.A.eventually B.desperately C.aggressively D.considerably 5.A.impr

48、ovement B.excitement C.disappointment D.embarrassment 6.A.reviewed B.checked C.described D.retold 7.A.before B.when C.whereas D.because 8.A.prepared B.scheduled C.allocated D.distributed 9.A.stubborn B.rigid C.merciful D.humorous 10.A.exchanging B.applauding C.providing D.exploiting 11.A.appointment B.procedure C.operation D.signature 12.A.needed B.offered C.suggested D.adopted 13.A.instructions B.encouragement C.congratulations D.calculation 14.A.ward B.bedroom C.corridor D.instrument 15.A.remind B.inform C.inquire D.talk 16.A.taken aback B.torn apart C.paid