1、1 2019-2020 学年第二学期高三模拟考 英 语 2020.03 本试卷共 11 页，卷面满分 120 分，考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并用铅笔在答题卡的相 应位置填 涂考生号，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。如需改 动，用 橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的 相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上
2、新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。写在本试 卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）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。 A Design your own adventure spent at IZEs Blue Creek Field Station by choosing two activities per day from the list below. Short Cave Hike: 2-h
3、our activity where you will be exposed to the ultimate tropical rainforest experience. At every turn along the trail, a novel experience awaits. Perhaps its a trail of leaf cutter ants or a delicate tree snake. You will follow your Maya Guides up a steep incline(斜坡) to the entrance of one of the mos
4、t spectacular limestone caves in Belize. Ethnobotany Walk: 3-hour activity where you will explore the medical and cookery uses of the local herbs, plants and trees. The Mayans were masters in using the jungles natural resources for their 2 medical needs. You will learn about the vines（藤蔓） that store
5、 drinking water and other remarkable remedies (疗法) that nature offers. You will get a first-hand look at the crops the Maya harvest such as cocoa, mango, rice, beans, etc. Hokeb Ha Cave Hike: Spend time in one of the most spectacular limestone caves in Belize. The name of this cave means “where the
6、water enters the earth.” Stalactites (钟乳石) hang from the ceiling, and colonies of bats live in the darkest gaps. You can also search for Mayan artifacts over 1，000 years old. Lizard Hike: 2-4 hour activity where you will swim and hike along the clear blue river as you look for lizards in the tall tr
7、ees. Can you identify which species？Is it the spectacular dinosaur that looks like green lizards? Belize is home to many of the 3,800 species of lizards in the world! 21. During the short Cave Hike, you . A. will be lost in the tropical forest B. may enjoy unexpected views on the way C. can be bitte
8、n by the tree snakes occasionally D. need to follow the track of ants in the forests 22. What activity can improve your skills of living in the wild? A. Ethnobotany Walk. B. Short Cave Hike. C. Lizard Hike. D. Hokeb Ha Cave Hike. 23. We can infer that Hokeb Ha Cave might be . A. the source of the wa
9、ter on the Earth B. the habitat of bats in Belize C. the entrance to the earth D. home to ancient Mayans B She Walked Through Fire On Thanksgiving weekend, the Heffelmire family gathered for a meal at their home. After dinner, the family went down to the finished basement to relax except Charlottes
10、father, Eric, who was in the 3 garage to fix his truck. Around 8 pm, Charlotte decided to check on her dad. She walked through the kitchen. When she opened the side door to the garage, black smoke rose up into the kitchen. She could barely make out her father lying on his back, trapped under the tru
11、ck. Hed removed the front passenger-side tyre and raised the truck on a jack (千斤顶). The truck had slipped off the jack, and now the whole weight of the wheel was on his chest and shoulders. Charlotte ran to the front of the truck and struggled to lift it. Eric was still conscious, and he yelled, “Yo
12、u got it! One more try!” She tried again and was able to tip the truck backward just enough for her to pull her dad by the shirt with both hands from under the truck. She dragged him across the garage and 20 feet down the driveway. Then she ran back to the garage, which had burst into flames. “I was
13、 afraid the car was going to explode,” says Charlotte, so she climbed into the truck, which faced forward, turned the key, and pressed the gas pedal(油门). The car slowly rolled out, the metal wheel scratching loudly against the concrete. Safely on the driveway, Charlotte stopped the truck and ran bac
14、k to the basement. “Theres a fire! Everybody get out!” she yelled as she picked up her three-month-old niece and ran out. Outside, she handed the baby to her mom, and then ran around to the burning garage. She picked up a garden hose(水 管) and sprayed the fire while calling 911. A few minutes later,
15、firefighters and an ambulance arrived. Charlotte was treated for second- degree burns on both her feet and face. Her dad had injuries on his chest and shoulders, as well as minor burns on his face. The garage and the house were damaged but the family survived. The Heffelmires are staying in an apart
16、ment while their house is rebuilt. “Charlotte is a remarkable kid,” says her dad. Charlotte, however, simply says, “I was saving my family and my house. I wasnt going to let my dad die.” 24. Eric got trapped because . A. the kitchen was on fire B. the wheel fell off the truck C. the front tyre was r
17、emoved D. the truck slipped off the jack 4 25. Which of the following is the correct order of the events? a. Charlotte called the firefighters. b. Charlotte saved Eric from under the truck. c. Charlotte drove the truck out of the garage. d. Charlotte warned the family to leave the house. A. b, c, a,
18、 d B. a, b, d, c C. a, c, b, d D. b, c, d, a 26. As a result of the fire, . A. the truck exploded B. the house was not fit to live in C. the three-month-old baby was injured D. Charlotte was burned on her chest and shoulders 27. It can be inferred from the passage that Charlotte is . A. proud and cl
19、ear-headed B. modest and easy-going C. calm and quick-minded D. independent and self-centred C Almost everyone agrees on the hot dog basics: a long bread roll with a hot sausage inside it. And thats what has led to a big question is a hot dog a sandwich, or is it in a special category of its own? “P
20、eople have really strong opinions on both sides,” says Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC). In November, the council published an official announcement ruling that the hot dog is not a sandwich. It argues that the hot dog is too significant to be considered
21、 “just a sandwich.” The council admits that the hot dog was once the “Frankfurter sandwich,” but says that people no longer use that name. Today, no one would call a hot dog eating contest a sandwich eating contest. But others disagree. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) includes a sausage in
22、side a 5 bread roll in its sandwich category. But it also calls the food a “sandwich type product”. In May, dictionary publisher Merriam Webster said that the hot dog is a sandwich. The Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, defines a sandwich as “two or more slices of bread or a spli
23、t roll having a filling in between” or “one slice of bread covered with food”. The announcement fueled a heated debate among hot dog fans. If hot dogs are sandwiches, where do you draw the line? Are burritos (玉米馅饼) sandwiches too? This debate wont stop Americans from eating piles of hot dogs this su
24、mmer. During peak hot dog season from Memorial Day to Labor Day Americans will eat about 7 billion of them. Thats 818 hot dogs consumed every second. People love hot dogs so much that in 2015, a hot dog emoji was released so people can easily tweet or text an image of the famous food. This may come
25、in handy soon, since July is National Hot Dog Month. 28. Who thinks that the hot dog is special enough to be in a category of its own? A. USDA. B. NHDSC. C. The author. D. Merriam-Webster. 29 What do some hot dog fans think of the definition of a sandwich in the mentioned dictionary? A. It seems too
26、 wide. B. It is quite satisfactory. C. It is obviously too narrow. D. It is difficult to understand. 30. What does the underlined word “emoji” probably mean? A. A small image used in electronic communications that symbolizes something. B. A poster used to advertise hot dogs. C. A toy given by a hot
27、dog seller. D. A facial expression posted on a letter as a stamp. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The history of hot dogs. B. Different kinds of sandwiches. C. Do Americans really love hot dogs? D. Is a hot dog a sandwich? D 6 Many people will be familiar with autom
28、ated writing through Gmail. Smart Reply provides brief answers to routine emails. If someone asks “Do you want to meet at 3 pm?”, Gmail offers one-click responses such as “Sure!” The New Yorkers John Seabrook recently described a more powerful version of this technology, called GPT-2, which can ably
29、 mimic (模拟) his magazines style. Such systems use a digital network of billions of artificial “neurons” (神经元) with virtual “synapses” the connections between neurons that strengthen as the network “learns”, in this case from 40 gigabytes（千兆字节） worth of online writing. The version Mr. Seabrook tested
30、 was polished with back-issues of the New Yorker. The metaphor of the brain is attractive, but “neurons” and “synapses” deserve those scare-quotes ( 双 引 号 ). The system is merely making someadmittedly very complexstatistical guesses about which words follow which in a New Yorker-style sentence. What
31、 escapes computers is creativity. They cannot create a topic or goal on their own, much less plan how to get there with logic and style. At various points in the online version of his article, readers can see how GPT-2 would have carried on writing Mr. Seabrooks piece for him. The writing gives the
32、impression of being human. But on closer inspection it is empty, even incoherent. Meaningless writing is the preserve of artificial intelligence. But to truly write, you must first have something to say. Computers do not. They await instructions. To compose meaningful essays, the likes of GPT-2 will
33、 first have to be integrated with databases of real-world knowledge. 32. Why does the author mention Gmail in the first paragraph? A. To prepare for the introduction of the topic. B. To advertise the powerful Gmail. C. To describe the feature of Gmail. D. To prove the strength of the Gmail. 33. In w
34、hat way is GPT-2 more powerful than Gmail? A. It is creative. B. It has neurons with synapses. C. It can offer quick answers. D. It can follow a certain writing style. 34. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A. GPT-2 is powerful because it is integrated to real-world knowledge. 7 B. GPT-
35、2 has already been able to write meaningful essays. C. GPT-2 still has a long way to write like humans. D. GPT-2 can help Mr. Seabrook with writing very well. 35. Where is the passage taken from? A. A brochure. B. An advertisement. C. A magazine. D. An essay. 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
36、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。 How to Avoid the Worst Cold-Weather Packing Mistakes Yes, you can definitely blame winter clothes for your overstuffed（塞得过满的）suitcase. After all, warm clothing takes up a lot more room than summer T-shirts and shorts. To make matters worse, youve got to pack for overhea
37、ted restaurants and freezing outdoor conditions. 36 . Here are some winter-packing mistakes we learned the hard way, and tips you need. 37 . Your shoes face a big challenge in the winter. They need to be: insulated, waterproof, and warm; provide great traction in case of ice; be able to withstand sa
38、lt; and be comfortable to walk in. So, your sneakers arent going to cut it. Just remember to wear your heavier snow boots on the plane; otherwise, theyll take up half your suitcase space. Packing the wrong materials 38 . It absorbs moisture and sweat, which will make you cold and keep you freezing.
39、You can replace cotton with wool, as wool is naturally odor-resistant and breathable. Leaving behind sunglasses Since youre not headed to the beach, you might forget to pack your sunglasses. The sun can shine brightly on freezing days even too tough, so be able to pack yours. 39 . Not bringing medic
40、ine Cold and flu cases rise during the winter, and while you definitely dont plan on getting sick while 8 traveling, you should be prepared in case it does happen. Make sure youve packed medication for upset stomach, fever relief, body aches, and congestion, 40 . Just get travel-sized versions of yo
41、u go-to drugs. A. But were here to help B. Choosing the right shoes C. Wearing the wrong shoes D. Cotton is a terrible choice for the winter E. Better be a pair which is easy to pack and hard to break F. You dont have to travel with the whole medicine chest though G. Also throw some sunscreen in the
42、re as you can get sunburned in winter 第三部分第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）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。 Bobby the mountain climber was famous for his attempts to climb the big snowy mountain. He had tried it at least thirty times, but had al
43、ways failed halfway. For the sake of 41 Bobby to try again, Old Peeper, the town optician, who bore witness to his 42 , presented him with a pair of 43 sunglasses. “If it starts clouding over or if your feet start hurting, put on these glasses. Theyll help you.” Bobby accepted the 44 without giving
44、it much mind, but when his feet started 45 again he remembered Peepers words and put on the glasses. Then 46 came as usual in the form of cloud cover, but seemingly not so thick this time. So Bobby 47 climbing, leaving the clouds behind, forgetting his 48 , and finally arriving at the summit. It was
45、 49 worth it. His feeling of triumph was 50 , almost as magnificent as that wonderful 51 . Resplendent in its silence, the mountain below was surrounded by a dense sea of clouds. Bobby didnt remember the clouds being as 52 as that, so 9 he looked more closely at the sunglasses, and 53 everything. Pe
46、eper had carved a light 54 on the lenses ( 镜 片 ), in the form of the snow-covered summit. It was made in such a way that you could only 55 it if you looked upwards. Peeper had understood that whenever Bobby lost sight of his 56 , he would similarly lose sight of his dream, and his 57 to continue wou
47、ld weaken. Bobby realised that the only obstacle to reaching the summit had been his own 58 . When he could no longer see the top of the mountain, the problems 59 . He thanked Peeper for using that little 60 to help him see that his aims were not impossible, and that they were still there, where the
48、y had always been. 41. A. convincing B. encouraging C. educating D. entertaining 42. A. practice B. disadvantage C. growth D. failure 43. A. special B. beautiful C. fancy D. expensive 44. A. gift B. challenge C. award D. request 45. A. breaking B. damaging C. aching D. swelling 46. A. danger B. adve
49、nture C. pressure D. misfortune 47. A. quitted B. kept C. accomplished D. abandoned 48. A. problem B. pain C. injury D. anxiety 49. A. normally B. practically C. certainly D. exactly 50. A. incomparable B. invisible C. undesirable D. unmeasurable 51. A. experience B. attempt C. view D. present 52. A. white B. thin C. dark D. thick 53. A. recognized B. grasped C. believed D. acknowledged 54. A. image B. spot C. photo D. message 55. A. move B. feel C. change D. see 56
