1、 2020 年高考名师押题猜想压轴卷 英英 语语 注意事项：注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 第第卷卷 第一部分第一部分 听力听力 本次训练无听力 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解( (共两节共两节，满分满分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 A About National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids magazine offers a
2、 fresh new look for todays kids! Each issue （期） is jam-packed with great stories about wildlife, adventures, other kids, animals, sports, science, technology, wonderful places in the world, popular culture, and more cool stuff all designed to keep kids reading, thinking, learning and having fun! For
3、 ages 6-12. Every edition of National Geographic Kids contains a superb combination of photos, fun facts, and articles presented in a cheery style, making it perfect for keeping kids attention. Your children can explore ancient civilizations on one page, come face-to-face with overseas wildlife on a
4、nother, and turn the next page to do projects, which are often perfect for homework. There are always plenty of gross/interesting facts about animals that your children are certain to share with you, or they can turn to the page that gives them the low-down on their favorite star. A gift subscriptio
5、n to National Geographic Kids is perfect for young readers, who are interested in the world around them. 21. How will the MagazineLine staff deal with dissatisfied purchasers? A. Give a 100% cash refund first B. Offer a 50% discount to them. C. Do everything to satisfy them. D. Allow them to cancel
6、subscription. 22. Which description is true about National Geographic Kids? A. It is a perfect gift for readers. B. It adds to kids homework. C. It is cheaper to be bought on the newsstand. D. It refers to many fields. 23. Who is the article mainly intended for? A. Children. B. Parents. C. Teachers.
7、 D. Managers. B Laura Sides was a psychology major at the University of Nottingham in 2004. She first noticed signs of her dads developing dementia(痴呆) when she moved to Nottingham. She said, “Dad was a doctor, so he knew exactly what had happened to him, but people try to hide it when they are ill.
8、 Then, I came home for my 21st birthday and arranged to meet him, but he never showed up as hed forgotten. Thats when I knew something serious had happened.” So, aged 21, she decided to leave university and look after him herself. She lived close by, popping in every day to make sure he was eating,
9、and that the house was tidy, before heading off to her work. Besides challenging moments, there was a time when looking after her dad was a pure joy. “Wed wake up, Id ask what he wanted to do that day, and however ridiculous the adventure is, off wed go.” Sadly, in 2009, 5 years later, Laura lost he
10、r father. Before he died, Laura went to a hospital appointment with him, where doctors mentioned that his form of Alzheimers disease was genetic meaning there was a fifty-fifty chance that she had inherited it. For several years Laura agonised over whether to be tested, finally finding out in August
11、 2017 that she has the APP gene, meaning that, like him, she will develop the condition within a decade. At first, she struggled, feeling as if her life lacked purpose. Then, during a sleepless night in the summer of 2018, she decided at around 2 a.m. to enter the 2019 London Marathon sponsored by t
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13、ake it righteven a 100%cash refund(退 款) if you choose. She hoped to start the conversation around early-onset Alzheimers disease and to encourage people to talk about it more openly. “I remember when Dad was ill, people wouldnt know how to react, but I want to be honest and open,” she added. “The mo
14、re information we can get, the less of a taboo(忌讳) we will feel. That said, the support Ive received so far after going public has been amazingthats what is carrying me through.” 24. Laura noticed her fathers dementia when . A. her father told her his condition in person B. people nearby informed he
15、r of his fathers condition C. her father forgot his own birthday party D. her father forgot to attend her 21-year-old birthday party 25. The underlined word “agonised” in Paragraph 4 probably means . A. excited B. struggled C. shocked D. delighted 26. Laura started the open talk in the hope of . A.
16、getting people to talk about Alzheimers disease openly B. earning some money to help treat her Alzheimers disease C. making herself stronger to fight against Alzheimers disease D. raising funds for charities Alzheimers Society and Alzheimers disease Research UK 27. Which words can best describe Laur
17、a? A. Caring and positive. B. Careful and honest. C. Patient and cautious. D. Devoted and modest. C According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 33 percent of coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are in danger. One of the victims is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the worlds largest coral reef
18、system. A team of British and Australian scientists banded and came up with a solution to revive one of the worlds seven natural wonders. They used underwater loudspeakers to attract fishes to the dead coral reefs to help them restore. The groundbreaking process is known as “acoustic(声音的) enrichment
19、”. Loudspeakers are placed on patches of dead corals in the Great Barrier Reef. After careful observation, researchers discovered a favorable resultnearly twice as many fish arrivedand stayed, as compared to parts where there was no sound from speakers. “Healthy coral reefs are remarkably noisy plac
20、esthe crackle of snapping shrimp and the whoop of fish combine to form a biological soundscape. Young fish home in on these sounds when theyre looking for a place to settle.” said Professor Steve Simpson at the University of Exeter. Reefs become quiet when they are decarded(退化), as the shrimps and f
21、ish disappear. “By using loudspeakers to restore this lost soundscape, we can attract young fish back again,” Simpson added. “Fish are crucial for coral reefs to function as healthy ecosystemsBoosting fish populations in this way could help kick-start natural recovery processes, counteracting(抵消) th
22、e damage were seeing on many coral reefs around the world.” he said. Despite this groundbreaking discovery, we still have our work cut out for the preservation of coral reefs. The average water temperatures are rising, and problems such as overfishing and pollution are still among the pressing issue
23、s at hand. Also, further research is still needed to understand how loudspeakers influence the behavior of aquatic(水中) creatures fully. Nevertheless, hope is still visible for the degraded coral reefs. The authors of the acoustic enrichment study remain to be optimistic in the power of music and sou
24、nd to restore the reefs abundant marine population. 28. How does “acoustic enrichment” function according to the text? A. By scaring the enemy of fishes. B. By making degraded reefs noisier. C. By appealing to young fishes. D. By making fishes multiply faster. 29. What does Prof Simpson think of bri
25、nging fish back? A. It can help rebuild the coral reefs ecosystem. B. It can benefit the other lives in the ocean. C. It can make the ocean noisier and cleaner. D. It can improve the food chains of the ocean. 30. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. The research has achieved a complete
26、 success. B. It is tough to restore the damaged coral reefs. C. Global winning is the biggest reason for reef victims. D. Music and sound benefit endangered animals. 31. What is the text mainly about? A. The threats coral reefs face nowadays B. The worlds biggest coral reef system C. Various reasons
27、 why corals are threatened D. A novel approach to degraded coral reefs D Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci . the art world has never lacked talent. And now, a new painter is ready to join the list, although this one isnt even human. Next month, auction house(拍卖行) Christies Prints and
28、 Multiples will make history by offering the first piece of art created by artificial intelligence for sale. The painting is a portrait of a man called Edmond De Belamy, and is expected to be sold for up to $10,000 (69,000 yuan). The work, which features a man with a mysterious look on his face, was
29、 created by software developed by the French art group Obvious. Laugero-Lasserre, an art collector from France, called the work “ridiculous and amazing at the same time”. This isnt the first example of AI-produced artwork, as AI has already been used to write poems and compose songs. However, many p
30、eople doubt whether it should be called art at all. According to Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, art is about creating emotion. Its “a means of joining people together in the same feelings”, he once said. So, if the emotion behind art is what makes the art, the ability to create and use tools is what ma
31、kes human beings different from other species. And as a tool itself, the AI technology used to create the portrait is the result of a lot of effort made by several designers. Together, they “fed” the AI a huge collection of paintings from the 14th to the 18th centuries, until it was able to work out
32、 how to make similar paintings of its own. The introduction of AI art could be the beginning of a new artistic movement. However, not everyone is ready to welcome these high-tech artists just yet. 32. Why are Monet, Picasso and da Vinci mentioned at the beginning of the passage? A. To list world fam
33、ous talented artists. B. To introduce a new painter as great as them. C. To show the prosperity of the art world. D. To highlight the inhuman painter by contrast. 33. Why does the painting mentioned in Paragraph 2 gain special concern? A. Its the first AI-produced artwork for sale. B. Itll be auctio
34、ned in a famous auction house. C. Its the portrait of a man with mysterious look. D. Its auction price is expected to be the highest. 34. Which of the following statement may Leo Tolstoy agree with? A. AI technology is a tool for artistic creation. B. AI is taught to express human emotions in art. C
35、. AI copied paintings of the14th-18th centuries. D. AI art joins people together in the same feelings. 35. What might be the future of the new artistic movement? A. Popular. B. Unclear. C. Predictable. D. Unacceptable. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Four ways t
36、o make someone else smile If you make even one person smile today, you can help make this world a better place. Here is a list of ideas to help you. What are you waiting for? Send a handwritten letter Today, almost everything is sent via Internet. 36. . Putting pen to paper and writing a few words t
37、o a friend can be an easy way to make a positive connection. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someones dayall for the price of a stamp! Volunteer Requiring some time and research to find the perfect project, volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do. Whether you
38、 assist at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible. 37. . And it doesnt necessarily have to take up all your timeit could be once a week or a couple of times a year. 38. Whether youre creative o
39、r not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them. 39. , the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake! Say “I love you” to someone you care ab
40、out It can be anyoneyour mum or dad, grandparents, family member, or any friend. And you dont even have to say “I love you”. Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. 40. . A. Buy a special gift for a loved one B. Even if you think y
41、oure not creative C. Make something for a special person D. Its a surprise to receive a letter through the post E. Though the gift you purchase may not make any difference F. There are so many opportunities, so you are sure to find one that is right for you G. Sometimes, in our busy lives we forget
42、to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us 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 完形填空（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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。 Many years ago, I was a little girl who lived in the magical land of California. I had everything I could want. I had
43、a pair of 41 parents and two little sisters, who though could be 42 at times, I still loved. I went to nice schools, and had very good friends. I was very 43 . However, my parents 44 one day and a dark cloud covered my 45 . My life began to fall apart, from my grades dropping to having 46 with those
44、 who I had thought to be dear friends. Trying to escape from my 47 world, I slowly began to build a wall of 48 around myself, pushing myself further and further into darkness and 49 . By the time I reached the eleventh grade, I was completely 50 by my misery(痛苦), only burying myself in the books tha
45、t surrounded me. Then one day, a miracle(奇迹) happened. Among my 51 , I came across a book that I had 52 before but had usually skipped. But for some reason, this book now had a soft glow surrounding it. 53 to the book, I began to read its tales. As I read the book, I slowly moved out of the darkness
46、 and my misery was 54 . When I finally finished, I was 55 to find that I was surrounded by the 56 that I had abandoned so long ago. 57 that my parents divorce was not my 58 , I looked at the path in front of me, and with a new hope and determination, took my first step towards continuing my life. As
47、 I began my 59 , I continued to carry the book in my hands, its 60 shining in the bright sunlight: Hope and Love. 41. A. loving B. creative C. modern D. stubborn 42. A. young B. annoying C. amazing D. curious 43. A. happy B. popular C. confident D. successful 44. A. left B. quarrelled C. broke up D.
48、 passed away 45. A. world B. class C. eyes D. career 46. A. agreement B. discussion C. fights D. conversations 47. A. bitter B. strange C. busy D. dangerous 48. A. games B. stones C. books D. toys 49. A. coldness B. wildness C. blindness D. loneliness 50. A. rejected B. frightened C. consumed D. res
49、cued 51. A. collection B. discovery C. hobbies D. documents 52. A. read B. reviewed C. translated D. seen 53. A. Addicted B. Drawn C. Devoted D. Accustomed 54. A. broken B. deepen C. hidden D. shared 55. A. puzzled B. interested C. shocked D. encouraged 56. A. pride B. light C. cloud D. victory 57. A. Admitting B. Realizing C. Expecting D. Remembering 58. A. fault B. plan C. concern D. experience 59. A. work B. journey C. program D. education 60. A. title B.
