1、山东省潍坊市昌乐县2020届高考英语4月模拟考试试题注意事项: 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读(共两节， 满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5 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。ADrone X Pro is a shining star on the dro
2、ne(无人机) market. Heres why its gone viral.How does Drone X Pro work？Start by installing the Drone app to your smartphone (Android and iOS). It takes just minutes. After that, just install（安装）the battery in your drone and launch the app. Youre now ready to fly your Drone X Pro！Why is this drone so spe
3、cial？The drone is about the size of a large screen smartphone. Its so small that it fits in any pocket or handbag！Heres the best part: flying is extremely easy. Theres no experience required to fly this drone. You can easily control and fly this drone，even if youve never flown a drone in your life.
4、Flying the drone is smooth and natural as riding a bike. Our friends son came over to the office, and he figured out how to fly the drone in just minutes. You cant imagine how stable and smooth his controls are！Once you own this drone，you can enjoy amazing HD pictures of nature，friends，and families.
5、 Its a blast！How much does it cost？Now，Drone X Pro sells for 150 each online and two at a discount of 80. Its a great deal！If youre not satisfied, return it and you can get your money back.Because of the easy use，portability, low price，and small size，its absolutely worth it！Just imagine amazing pict
6、ures and videos youll be taking with your new Drone X Pro. If youve never flown a drone before，this is the time to start！Call now！ 400-800-7832 or order yours from the official website www. dronexpro. com.1. What makes Drone X Pro different from the other drones？ A. It is easy to carry. B. It is unn
7、ecessary to install. C. It is complex to control. D. It is expensive to afford.2. How does the advertisement prove flying Drone X Pro easy？ A. By sharing some experience. B. By presenting a vivid picture. C. By stating its operating steps. D. By giving a specific example.3. How much should you pay t
8、o purchase two such drones online？ A.120. B.150. C. $240. D. $ 300.BSometimes we may find that every week there are a lot of new stories about how climate change is affecting the planet, or new plans to battle its effects. But the concept itself isnt new at all in fact, scientists have been explorin
9、g questions about climate change for almost 200 years.The idea of “greenhouse gases” goes back to 1824, when Joseph Fourier wondered what was regulating the earths temperature. Fourier concluded that the atmosphere must be responsible for containing the heat absorbed from the sun and described it as
10、 a box with a glass lid: As light shines through the glass, the inside gets warmer as the lid traps the heat. As Fouriers ideas spread, it came to be called “the greenhouse effect”.Scientists continued to study the greenhouse effect. Not until a Swedish chemist named Svante Arrhenius came along, did
11、 scientists understand how global warming actually works. After years of work, Arrhenius determined that the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere did in fact have a direct effect on global temperatures.Arrhenius found that CO2, and other gases trap radiation, which warms the atmosphere. Arrheni
12、us was the first to suspect that burning coal could contribute to the greenhouse effect. But Arrhenius welcomed the warming effect on the planet. At a lecture later that year, Arrhenius noted that creatures of a warmer earth “might live under a milder sky and in less barren surroundings”.While Arrhe
13、nius findings won him the 1903 Nobel Prize in chemistry, scientists kept debating whether the greenhouse effect was increasing until 1950, when researchers finally began to find strong data supporting it. By the end of the 1950s, American scientists had been sounding the alarm on the long-term conse
14、quences of climate change. Climate change research has come a long way since Fourier first described the greenhouse effect still, maybe Arrhenius should have been more careful of what he wished for.4. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The climate change.B. The greenhouse
15、 effect. C. The atmosphere.D. The heat from the sun.5. When did the scientists first find evidence for the bad effect of global warming? A. In 1824.B. In 1903.C. In 1950.D. 200 years ago.6. Whats the authors attitude towards Arrhenius wish? A. Optimistic.B. Negative.C. Neutral.D. Ambiguous.7. Whats
16、the main idea of the text? A. Causes of climate change.B. Effects of greenhouse gases. C. Findings about global warming.D. Explorations on climate change.C Its common knowledge that the woman in Leonardo da Vincis most famous painting seems to look back at observers, following them with her eyes no
17、matter where they stand in the room. But this common knowledge turns out wrong.A new study finds that the woman in the painting is actually looking out at an angle thats 15.4 degrees off to the observers rightwell outside of the range that people normally believe when they think someone is looking r
18、ight at them. In other words, said the study author, Horstmann, “Shes not looking at you.” This is somewhat ironic, because the entire phenomenon of a persons gaze (凝视) in a photograph or painting seeming to follow the viewer is called the “Mona Lisa effect” . That effect is absolutely real, Horstma
19、nn said. If a person is illustrated or photographed looking straight ahead, even people viewing the portrait from an angle will feel they are being looked at. As long as the angle of the persons gaze is no more than about 5 degrees off to either side, the Mona Lisa effect occurs.Horstmann and his co
20、-author were studying this effect for its application in the creation of artificial-intelligence avatars(虚拟头像) when Horstmann took a long look at the “Mona Lisa” and realized she wasnt looking at him. To make sure it wasnt just him, the researchers asked 24 people to view images of the “Mona Lisa” o
21、n a computer screen.So why do people repeat the belief that her eyes seem to follow the viewer? Horstmann isnt sure. Its possible, he said, that people have the desire to be looked at, so they think the woman is looking straight at them. Or maybe the people who first coined the term “Mona Lisa effec
22、t” just thought it was a cool name.8. What is generally believed about the woman in the painting “Mona Lisa”? A. She attracts the viewers to look back. B. She seems mysterious because of her eyes. C. She fixes her eyes on the back of the viewers. D. She looks at the viewers wherever they stand.9.Wha
23、t gaze range in a painting will cause the Mona Lisa effect? A. B. C. D. 10 . Why was the experiment involving 24 people conducted? A. To confirm Horstmanns belief. B. To create artificial-intelligence avatars. C. To calculate the angle of Mona Lisas gaze. D. To explain how the Mona Lisa effect can b
24、e applied.11.What can we learn from the text? A. Horstmann thinks its cool to coin the term “Mona Lisa effect”. B. The Mona Lisa effect contributes to the creation of artificial intelligence. C. Feeling being gazed at by Mona Lisa may be caused by the desire for attention. D. The position of the rul
25、er in the experiment will influence the viewers judgment.DSparrow is a fast-food chain with 200 restaurants. Some years ago, the group to which Sparrow belonged was taken over by another company. Although Sparrow showed no sign of declining, the chain was generally in an unhealthy state. With more a
26、nd more fast-food concepts reaching the market, the Sparrow menu had to struggle for attention. And to make matters worse, its new owner had no plans to give it the funds it required. Sparrow failed to grow for another two years. Until a new CEO, Carl Pearson, decided to build up its market share. H
27、e did a survey, which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain, while customers of other fast-food chains were unwilling to turn away from them. Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign. Pearson faced a battle over the future of the
28、Sparrow brand. The chains owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcys restaurants. Pearson resisted, arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun. Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the gener
29、al public was unusual for that time. Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success, rather than customers spending power. Finally, the owner accepted his idea. The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast-food industry. The TV ads of Sparrow focused on e
30、ntertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars. Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product, the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers. Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image. Fo
31、r example, he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover (营业额) .These efforts paid off, and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast-food chains in the regions where it operated. 12. Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before P
32、earson became CEO? A. The number of its customers was declining. B. Its customers found the food unhealthy. C. It was in need of financial support. D. Most of its restaurants were closed. 13. For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign? A. To build a good relationship with the public
33、. B. To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow. C. To learn about customers spending power. D. To meet the challenge from Marcys restaurants. 14. What do know about the TV ads of Sparrow? A. They changed peoples views on pop stars. B. They amused the public with original songs. C. They focused on t
34、he superiority of its products. D. They influenced the eating habits of the audience. 15. What was Pearsons achievement as a CEO? A. He managed to pay off Sparrows debts. B. He made Sparrow much more competitive. C. He helped Sparrow take over a company. D. He improved the welfare of Sparrow employe
35、es. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 16 Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends
36、 goes as smoothly as possible. 17 Sure，you and your friends probably have some similar interests，but thats not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see” “want to see” and
37、“would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travellingfrom getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplanes window seat. But sometimes things do
38、nt go as you like. In this case，share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 18 Have a conversation when problems arise，for communication is the key.Dont disappear. When travelling with a groupor even just one other personyou may want some alone time. Thats completely fine，but make
39、sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 19 Get off your phone. Of course，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member，or in the event of a work emergency，but other than that，try to stay off your phone. 20 After all，the appeal of this typ
40、e of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!A. Give each other some space.B. Include at least one activity for everyone.C. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.D. At the same time，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.E. Dont respond to non-urgent work co
41、ntact or send messages frequently.F. Its especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.G. So its important to make sure you and your friend(s)are on the same page.第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Have you ever noticed how t
42、he way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others? I have 21 a lot about nurturing a positive identity of love and appreciation from the man who taught me to train dogs. First, he started out by 22 his dogs with love and respect, and by
43、 showing them an infinite amount of 23 as they were learning. Then, the 24 thing he did was a true stroke of genius. He would cut a small piece of 25 for each dog. He would place it in the dogs sleeping area, for him to 26 each night. He would also take this carpet during the 27 and set it down in v
44、arious locations, and sit the dog on the carpet, as he 28 the dog for being good.Next, Frank would teach the dog to 29 the carpet himself, and carry it to 30 they were going. The dog would then set the carpet down when they 31 , with Frank all of the time praising him. Now Frank said, The dog begins
45、 to feel that he truly 32 in every place he travels to, and no matter where he goes, he 33 my love and appreciation. If this strategy 34 so brilliantly with dogs, would it not work just 35 with human beings? 21. A. learned B. accumulatedC. improvedD. distinguished22. A. pleasing B. treatingC. surrou
46、ndingD. chasing23. A. sympathy B. comfortC. patienceD. honor24. A. first B. lastC. next D. least25. A. cloth B. meatC. area D. carpet26. A. lie on B. hide inC. stand besideD. play with27. A. morning B. afternoonC. eveningD. day28. A. blamed B. encouragedC. praised D. accompanied29. A. carry with B.
47、care forC. cut upD. pick up30. A. wherever B. whenever C. howeverD. whatever31. A. ran B. stoppedC. stoodD. turned32. A. participated B. breaks C. belongsD. corresponds33. A. receives B. expectsC. ignoresD. takes34. A. works B. goesC. agreesD. applies35. A. as possible B. as wellC. better thanD. still less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。The giant panda，also
