1、第 1 页 共 6 页 2020 届高考模拟特效卷届高考模拟特效卷 英语试题英语试题 学校:_姓名:_班级:_考号:_ 题号一二三四五六总分 得分 注意事项: 1、答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2、请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第第 1 卷卷 评卷人得分 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 1.SALISBURY Summer School 2018 TRAVEL FORM Please complete and return Students Name:_ Cell number: _ Travel Plans: Please specify the means of traveling t
2、o and from the school. Students traveling with parents by car should plan to arrive on Sunday, July 1 and depart Salisbury School on Saturday, August 4, the next day after Progress Day. Please indicate: Students will be arriving and departing with parents. Students will he traveling by train or bus
3、to/from the school. New York City via Train : (Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line: Wassaic Station it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents educational background have a stronger influence on a childs reading. “A childs r
4、eading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads.” Anderson says. Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television-watching lowers IQ (智商) scores and affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that its the other
5、 way around. “If youre smart young, youll watch less TV when youre older,” Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers. 第 3 页 共 6 页 For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes no
6、ne of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned(受谴责) without considering other influences. 1.By watching TV, children learn _. A.images through wordsB.more than explicit meanings C.more about images than wordsD.little about peoples psycho
7、logy 2.Which of the following is most related to childrens reading ability? A.Radio-listeningB.Television-watching C.Parents reading listD.Parents educational background 3.Anderson believed that _. A.the more a child watches TV, the smarter he is B.the younger a child is, the more he watches TV C.th
8、e smarter a child is, the less likely he gets addicted to TV D.the less a child watches TV, the better he performs at school 4.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To advise on the educational use of TV. B.To describe TVs harmful effects on children. C.To explain traditional views on TV influe
9、nces. D.To present Andersons unconventional ideas. 4.Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it possible for companies to monitor workers behavior in great detail and in real time. Start to slack off (懈怠), and AI could talk to your boss. One company offering such services is London-based start-up Sta
10、tus Today. Its AI platform relies on a regular supply of employee data, including everything from the files you access when you use a keyboard. From this, it builds a picture of how employees normally function and signals any unusual performance. The idea is to spot when someone might become a secur
11、ity risk by doing something different from their usual behavioral patterns. MAll of this gives us the fingerprint of a user, so if we think the fingerprint doesnt match, we raise a warning, “says Mircea Dumitrescu, the companys Chief Technology Officer. The system also can tell when an employee acci
12、dentally causes a security breach (破 坏 ) ,like opening malware (恶 意 软 件 ).“Were not monitoring if your computer has a virus,” says Dumitrescu. “Were monitoring human behaviors.” But catching the security breach means monitoring everyone, and AI can aLso be used to track employees productivity. “It s
13、eems like they are just using the reputation of AI to give an air of lawfulness to old- fashioned workplace monitoring,” says Javier Ruiz Diaz of digital campaigning organization the Open Rights Group. “You have a right to privacy and you shouldnt be expected to give that up at work.” Exactly how co
14、mpanies use the system will be up to them, but its hard to shake the picture of AI constantly looking over employees shoulders. “It will bother people, and that could be counterproductive if it affects their behavior,” says Paul Bernal at the University of East Anglia. Phil Legg at the University of
15、 the West of England says it will never catch every security risk. “If people know theyre being monitored, they can change their behavior,”he says. 1. How does AI monitor employees according to the text? A. By catching their actions. B. By taking pictures of them, C. By getting access to their data.
16、 D. By signaling their usual performance. 2. What does the underlined word “that”in paragraph 4 refer to? A. A security breach. B. Employees productivity. C. The right to privacy. D. Workplace surveillance. 3. Whats Paul Bernals attitude towards the system? A. Confident. B. Supportive. C. Uncaring.
17、D. Concerned. 4. What does Phil Leggs concern about the system suggest? 第 4 页 共 6 页 A. It is too risky to be used at work. B. It will affect employees emotions. C. It may not be so effective as expected. D. It will encourage employees productivity. 评卷人得分 二、七选五二、七选五 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
18、有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever thought about it? Computers of the future might replace humans. Some researchers have proposed that computers will have inbuilt intelligence. And, the computer networking will be sure to result in the death of “distance”. _ . Looking at the history of computers, we realize th
19、eyve developed from simple electronic calculators to modern handheld devices. Great scientists of the old times have brought brilliant advances to computing _ .Computers can perform operations with great precision(精确度) and at very high speeds. What does the future hold for computer technology? Well,
20、 the future generations might cooperate with robots _ .They may be employed for repetitive tasks that may threaten peoples lives. Computer researchers also picture the birth of fully developed artificial intelligence. Robots and artificial intelligence may make it possible for daily chores and diffi
21、cult tasks at work to be performed without humans. _ Owing to their small size, itll be easy to include them into the smallest devices, thus increasing their use. Their higher computation speeds will make many operations easier and further save human efforts and time. In addition, computers may be a
22、ble to communicate with humans like humans because they may be able to understand the context of words, thus making them better at understanding human language _ .Anyway, computers have a bright future. A. Robots may replace workers in various fields. B. Together, they may work wonders in many field
23、s. C. So the world will become a very small place to live. D. Computers of the future are going to be faster and smaller. E. There are some other possibilities about the future of computers. F. But modern computer technology has replaced humans in trying tasks. G. In the future, they may be able to
24、analyze like humans do and understand humor. 评卷人得分 三、完形填空三、完形填空 6.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,并在 答题纸上将该项涂黑。 Sometime, you are stuck in traffic, anxious about getting a job, or stressed about making a deadline at work.1as these situations are, they are also opportunities to2kindne
25、ss and gratefulness. Responding gently and thankfully will not3make these situations go away, but it can help you be happier and4. As someone who travels as part of my work, I find that when I practice looking for5to be kind and grateful, travel is a much more6experience. The mental and physical7of
26、kindness and gratitude are impressive. Such simple practices not only make you feel good,8they can also help protect your immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen selfcontrol. That is, simple practice done regularly can9both your physiology and your outlook. It is more likely that you al
27、so view the future10. However, being kind and grateful is not a (an)11for working toward important goals, or dealing with challenge. Practicing kindness and appreciation is a way to12the quality of your experience and relationships while you are doing these things.13what your brain may tell you, you
28、r ability to be kind and grateful is not14upon either your circumstances or how you feel.15simply, kindness and gratitude are available to you whenever you choose to practice them. During your lifetime many things will happen. You will experience some of them as pleasant and comfortable and others a
29、s16and unwanted. You do not have control over the circumstances that life17, but you do have a choice about how you18to them. Reacting to whatever19up with kindness and gratitude is a powerful 20, a choice supported by hundreds of scientific research studies and recommended in every enduring wisdom
30、tradition for thousands of years. What will you choose? 1.A.UnhappyB.UnfortunateC.UndesirableD.Incorrect 2.A.practiceB.acknowledgeC.changeD.distinguish 第 5 页 共 6 页 3.A.eventuallyB.deliberatelyC.instantlyD.necessarily 4.A.healthierB.gentlerC.kinderD.stronger 5.A.approachesB.chancesC.placesD.coinciden
31、ces 6.A.worthyB.enjoyableC.practicalD.precious 7.A.conditionsB.growthC.benefitsD.health 8.A.soB.whileC.andD.but 9.A.changeB.adjustC.reflectD.prove 10.A.accuratelyB.realisticallyC.positivelyD.wisely 11.A.exchangeB.replacementC.processD.aspect 12.A.impactB.identifyC.evaluateD.concern 13.A.WhileB.Thoug
32、hC.DespiteD.Given 14.A.focusedB.calledC.lookedD.dependent 15.A.SayB.PutC.TellD.Express 16.A.uncertainB.ridiculousC.embarrassingD.difficult 17.A.presentsB.providesC.offersD.supplies 18.A.contributeB.respondC.replyD.appeal 19.A.keepsB.goesC.buildsD.turns 20.A.attitudeB.toolC.choiceD.influence 评卷人得分 四、
33、语法填空四、语法填空 7.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。 In the distant past, friends relied on each other for their survival. They hunted together and defended each other against _(danger) animals and enemies. In those days, if you didnt have a friend,you would either starve, _ (eat) or killed. Nowadays, fr
34、iendship isnt _ (exact)a matter of life and death. However, friendship is still of great importance and not having a friend is something to be _ (concern) about. Most people look upon a friend as someone they can depend on when they are going _ times of trouble. In such times, friends provide them w
35、ith emotional support and sometimes financial help. It is in these troubled times _ they find out who their true friends are. As the old saying _ (go), in times of success, friends will be plenty; in times of _ (suffer) , not one in twenty. And there is another saying _ says you can hardly make a fr
36、iend in a year, but you can easily upset one in an hour. So do your best to get along with and be grateful to all those who _ (be) willing to side with you even when you are in trouble as they are your true friends. 评卷人得分 五、短文改错五、短文改错 8.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言 错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误
37、仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2. 只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。 In the summer holiday following my eighteen birthday, I took driving lessons. I still remember how hard first day was. Before getting into the car, I thoug
38、ht I had learned the instructors orders, so once I started the car, my mind goes blank. I forgot what he had said to me all together. The instructor kept repeating the word, “Speed up!” “Slow down!” “Turning left!” I was so much nervous that I could hardly tell which direction was left. A few minute
39、s late, the instructor asked me to stop the car.lt was a relief and I came to a suddenly stop just in the middle on the road. 评卷人得分 六、书面表达六、书面表达 9.目前,教育部提出要把足球纳入学校体育课程教学体系,作为体育课的必修内容。某英语报以 Popularization of Campus Football 为题,向中学生征文。 请你根据以下内容用英语写一篇短文应征。 内容 包括: 1. 足球进校园的意义; 2. 学校存在的问题(如场地,设施,师资等); 3.
40、 你的看法。 第 6 页 共 6 页 注意: 1.词数 100 左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 短文的开头已给出,但不计入总词数。 参考词汇:设施 facility Popularization of Campus Football Chinas Ministry of Education has promoted popularization of campus football in schools. _ _ _ _ 第 1 页 共 3 页 参考答案参考答案 1.答案:1.B; 2.B; 3.A 解析:1.考查细节理解。根据文本中的“Students. depart
41、Salisbury School on Saturday, August 4, the next day after Progress Day”信息可知,Progress Day 那天是星期五。 2.考查细节理解。 根据“Airport Pickup, Saturday,June 30” 信息中的“The shuttle(班车) will leave from JFK at 6 oclock in the afternoon for the return to Salisbury“可知,该学校的班车将在下午 6 点返程,所以 6 月 30 号要乘坐该班车的学生应在下午 6 点前到达。 3.考查
42、推理判断。文本中的“Please complete and return“说明该表需要填写完整并交回,加上文中有“Please note: My child will travel to JFK Airport“ “Please provide . . . for your child“以及“Please note:My child will depart“的信息,这说明这张表需要学生父母填写,故选 A。 2.答案:1.D2.D3.C4.C 解析:1. D 词义猜测题。根据画线词的上文 As Americans live longer and the job market stays comp
43、etitive, fast-food chains are increasingly hiring from senior centers, churches and aging advocacy groups.可知选 D。 2. D 推理判断题。由第二段可知,对于老年人来说,他们更容易拥有像“礼貌”这样的软技能。与年轻 人相比,老年人在工作中积累了一辈子的经验,学会了如何对待客人。他们更善于交际。 3. C 推理判断题。 根据第二段中对 soft skills 的解释, 并结合 第一段最后一句中 but teens are stopped from growing up online wit
44、h fewer real-world connections 可知,与真实世界多接触是软技能的来源。 4. C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后句中 “thanks to the unaffordable childcare that forces many parents to stay at home” 可知,很多家长待在家里的原因是难以支付儿童照管费用。 3.答案:1.B; 2.D; 3.C; 4.D 解析:1.细节理解题.根据第二段的 Instead,they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. 可知孩子们通
45、过看电视,可以学到显性和隐藏的意义,因此不仅仅学到隐藏的意思.故选 B. 2.细节理解题.根据第三段的Things like parentseducational background have a stronger influence on a childs reading.可知父母的教育背景对孩子的阅读有很强的影响.故选 D. 3.细节理解题.根据第四段的“If youre smart young,youll watch less TV when youre older“如果你年轻聪明,当你年龄大些的时候就会看电视看得越来越少.可知越是聪明的孩子越不沉迷于 看电视,故选 C. 4.推理判断
46、题.根据最后一段的 Anderson suggests that television cannot condemned without considering other influences.“Anderson 认为不应该按照常规,不考虑电视的其他影响而去谴责电视“故推断这篇文章 的目的是呈现 Anderson 打破常规的想法,故选 D. 4.答案:CCDC 解析:1.C 解析考査 细节理解。根 据第二段中的“One company offering such services is London-based start-up Status Today. Its AI platform r
47、elies on a regular supply of employee data”可知 , 人 工智能依 赖于定期提供 的员工数据来 监控他们。 2.C 解析考查 代词指代。根 据画线词所在 句 “You have a right to privacy and you shouldnt be expected to give that up”可知 , 你有隐私 权并且你不希 望在工作中放 弃这种权利, 由此可知 画线词指代的 就是“隐私权 ”。 3.D 考査意图 态度。根据倒数 第二段中的 “It will bother people, and that could be counterp
48、roductive if it affects their behavior”可知, Paul Bernal 对监控系 统的态度是担 忧的。 4. C 考査推理 判断。根据最 后一段中的 “If people know theyre being monitored, they can change their behavior”可知, Phil Legg 认为如果 人们知道自己 被监控, 可能会改 变行为, 那么一旦 人们改变 行为, 监控系统 就不能发挥作 用了. 由此可知 , Phil Lcgg 的担忧表 明监控系统 可能没有 预想的那么有 效. 5.答案:C; F; A; D; G 解析: 本文介绍未来的电子计算机