1、 绝密启用前 2020 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 广东省英语模拟试题（二） 本试卷 10 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的县（市、区） 、学校、姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答 题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处” 2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改 动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题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各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如 需改动，先画掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不
2、准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 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 Obviously, you want to make the most of your precious time, to squeeze every last drop out of the days. Here weve rounded up the best events for you and
3、 your family to enjoy in June in Shanghai. Dog Day Saturdays On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jingan) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs, Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal
4、 rescue group, Best Friends China. June 6, 35p.m., RMB 50. The Rooster (Jingan). Shanghai International Literary Festival The undisputed literary event champion of Shanghai is back! Every type of author is set to appear at this years fest, including legendary Chinese American writer Amy Tar (The Joy
5、 Luck Club and The Bonesetters Daughter), Internet business expert Duncan Clark (Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built) , the Anthill founder Alec Ash (Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in New China) and many more. Stay tuned for our full festival preview and author features. June 10 22, various times, RMB
6、 85 or RMB 150 (for literary lunches). Clam. Mom to Mom Sale Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will contribute 15 percent of all their profit to the charity group, Heart to Heart. June 21 22,
7、2-6p.m. (Sun.) 10a. m. 2p. m. (Mon.), free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club. Vivienne Westwood Get a Life The iconic fashion designer is the subject of this crossover exhibition of Chinese contemporary art and eco-friendly fashion inspired by Westwoods strong stance towards a climate revolution. Partici
8、pating artists include Sun Xun, Wu Junyong and Zhang Ruyi. Until June 28, free entry. Chi K11 Art Museum. 21. Who could you possibly meet al Glam on 21, June? A. Jack Ma. B. Alec Ash. C. Bonesetters daughter. D. Joy Luck. 22. Which event is most likely to attract the environmentalists? A. Dog Day Sa
9、turdays. B. Shanghai International Literary Festival. C. Mom to Mom Sale. D. Vivienne Westwood Get a Lile. 23. What do Dog Day Saturdays and Mom to Mom Sale have in common? A. They are organized annually. B. They take place at the same time. C. Participants can support charily work. D. Participants
10、are admitted free of charge. B What were you doing when you were nine years old? Making crafts from a Klutz book? Kicking around a soccer ball? Designing a business plan to deal with plastic pollution and relieve childhood poverty? Zymal Umar shoved us the latter. The Pakistans youngest businesswoma
11、n has started a project entitled Zee Bugs, which aims to reduce plastic pollution by providing an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic grocery bags. When Zymal was on a shopping trip with her parents three years ago, she was shocked by the number of plastic bags on the streets. Depressed
12、by the plastic pollution, she was reminded of the severe consequences our habits have on the environment. Then. she noticed a shopkeeper handing out newspaper bags. And at that moment, Zymal knew she had to act. Since then she has created beautiful, unique reusable newspaper bags for hundreds of cus
13、tomers. Its amazing to see this youngster using her brains and business skills for good. And she should certainly feel proud of the work she is doing. After all, plastic grocery bags are killing thousands of marine animals every year through their contribution to plastic waste According to The Earth
14、 Institute, over one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide annually thats about two million bags used per minute around the world. And those bags certainly dont disappear into thin air. Instead, they end up in our oceans, putting approximately 700 marine species in danger of extinction due to the
15、 threat from pollution. And plastic bags are just one of the many forms of plastic trash that ends up in the oceans in fact, an astonishing 8. 8 million tons of this material make their way from land to the oceans every single year. But with Zee Bags, were all empowered to make more thoughtful choic
16、es about our trash production. And Zymals amazingness doesnt stop there the profits from her sales go towards helping poor children. 24. What is the second paragraph mainly about? A. How Zymal felt about her shopping trip. B. How Zymal learned about plastic pollution. C. How Zymal was received by th
17、e shopkeeper. D. How Zymal was inspired to create her bags. 25. Why are figures mentioned in the third and fourth paragraphs? A. To praise Zymal for her great efforts. B. To urge readers to slop using plastics. C. To stress the seriousness of plastic pollution. D. To show the rich knowledge of the a
18、uthor. 26. What can we infer about Zymal from the last paragraph? A. She is amazing in every aspect of her life. B. She has concern for the disadvantaged. C. She urges everyone to be eco-friendly. D. She earns a lot of money from her business. 27. Which of the following best describes Zymal? A. Cari
19、ng. B. Determined. C. Confident. D. Selfless. C When Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th century American writer best known today for his horror stories, first introduced the world to his fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin, he hit on a winning formula (方案). Dupin was Sherlock Holmes before Sherlock Holmes,
20、a genius detective who first appeared in the story of “The Murders in the Rue Morgue“. Though the roots of the detective story go as far back as Shakespeare, Poes tales of rational (理性的) crime-solving created a unique type. His stories mix crime with a detective narrative, inviting readers to try to
21、 solve the puzzle too. The key figure in such a story, then, is the detective. Poes detective, Dupin is a gentleman of leisure who keeps himself occupied by using “analysis“ to help the real police solve crimes. The real police are, of course, absolutely incompetent, like Inspector Lestrade and Scot
22、land Yard are to Holmes. Like Holmes, he smokes a pipe and is unnaturally smart and rational, a kind of superhero who uses powers of thinking to accomplish great tasks of crime-solving. “The elements Poe invented, such as the socially-awkward genius detective, his ordinary helper, the impossible cri
23、me, the incompetent police force, the locked room mystery, etc. , have become firmly fixed in most mystery novels of today,“ says English professor Karen Tan. Poes formula appealed in the 19th century because detective stories promised that reasoning could hold the answer to every question. At the s
24、ame time, with mysterious overtones, they appealed to 19th-century readers addiction to the mystical. The detective story, writes book critic William Mullins, was particularly appealing because it promised that “intellect will win out, the criminal will be caught by the rational detective, science w
25、ill track down the evil-doer and allow honest people to sleep at night.“ At the same time, MacIntyre writes. 19Ih-century anxieties about the Industrial Revolution and new ways of living supported the idea that evil was everywhere. These two instincts “peoples increasing faith in reason and mistrust
26、 of appearance“- are what made 19th century readers love detective stories, a love that endures today. 28. What do we learn about Poes fictional detective stories? A. They created a new style of detective story telling. B. They eventually became Poes most famous stories. C. The main character was in
27、spired by the Sherlock Holmes. D. Dupin was the first detective to appear in a fictional story. 29. What is Dupins major strength as a detective? A. His experience. B. His determination. C. His fearlessness. D. His intelligence 30. What can we infer about the Dupin and Sherlock Holmes stories? A. Th
28、ey are both set in England. B. They get readers to think and find. C. Both of the assistants are incompetent. D. Both of their detectives are very sociable. 31. What made detective stories popular according to William Mullins? A. Readers growing interest in the mysterious plot. B. Peoples concern ab
29、out the increasing level of crime. C. The publics confidence in the power of rational thought. D. Economic insecurity resulting from the Industrial Revolution. D The rapid growth in skyscrapers worldwide has led to a high demand for window washers since most of these buildings feature large glass pa
30、nes (窗格) to highlight their breathtaking views. Though the job offers a handsome salary, dangling alongside multi-story structures is dangerous, and accidents are not uncommon. However, if Israel-based company Skyline Technologies has its way, the dangerous chore may soon be taken care of by Ozmo, a
31、n intelligent window cleaning robot. “As a society, weve become too comfortable watching people hanging off the sides of 30-story buildings,“ says Yaron Schwarez, co-founder and CEO of Skyline Robotics. “No salary could justify allowing people to put their lives in the hands of a system of ropes.“ M
32、uch like humans, Ozmo is placed on platforms suspended from the buildings and uses its arms and brushes to clean the dirt on the glass panes. A 3D map of the buildings surface programmed into its system allows the robot to skillfully handle obstacles as it moves up and down the structure. Computer v
33、ision and touch sensors enable it to move out of the way in case of unexpected events, such as the sudden opening of a window. Unlike current window washers, the robot cleaner does not require soap to clean the glass. Instead, it uses distilled water (蒸馏水) and a process called dirt absorption to do
34、the job. Schwarez explains, “We use pure water to absorb and remove the salts, the minerals, the oils, and the dirt from the building. We are environmentally-friendly.“ Ozmo is also expected to be much more efficient than humans. While it currently takes three cleaners 480 hours each to clean the wi
35、ndows of a 40-story glass building, the robot will single-handedly complete the task in just 80 hours. However, unlike other robots, Ozmo will not replace human workers. It will only make their jobs safer by lifting them to the role of supervisors, who will be remotely controlling the operation from
36、 below. Whether Ozmo, which is still undergoing testing, does as good a job as human remains to be seen. 32. Which of the following can best replace the phrase “has its way“ in paragraph 2? A. Succeeds. B. Hesitates. C. Struggles. D. Exists. 33. What can we learn about Ozmo from the passage? A. It r
37、equires chemicals to clean. B. It has trouble crossing obstacles. C. It operates with great efficiency. D. It works without human helpers. 34. What is the authors attitude towards the future application of Ozmo? A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful C. Unconceded. D. Objective. 35. What is the best tile for th
38、e text? A. Ozmo: a Double-edged Sword. B. Ozmo: a Smart Window Cleaner. C. Window Washing: a Dangerous Job. D. Window Washing: a Blessing in Disguise. 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。 The ability to think creatively is not a gift everyone possesses naturally, so
39、it must be developed as a skill. Here are some tips to help you develop creative and critical thinking abilities. Step outside your comfort zone Stepping outside of your comfort zone is an easy way to expand your creative and critical thinking skills. This can mean reading a book or an article that
40、is completely unrelated to any previous studies, or even having a difficult conversation with someone youre close to. 36 . We all grow from discomfort. Stay healthy Your mind is in the best shape when your body is. Coupling exercise with a healthy diet can clear the mind and allow for creativity. 37
41、 . Some people are easily distracted by a messy office or a dark room. Most people are the most awake when they are in clean, healthy, and organized environments. 38 . This is a common technique used by journalists and writers suffering from writers block. Its an easy tool to get the creative juices
42、 flowing. Open up a laptop, or grab a notebook and pen, and just start writing. Just let your mind take you wherever it wants to go. 39 . Take a breather Everyone may reach points where they get stuck on an idea and cant get past it. Dont let this discourage you, and dont blame yourself. That sort o
43、f thinking will make you disheartened and distracted, which will only make you even more frustrated. 40 . Co outside for some fresh air, take a walk, eat a meal, or call a friend. Distraction, in moderation, can be very rewarding. A. Write freely B. Keep an open mind C. Instead, take a short break D
44、. Keep your spirits high at work and even during the holidays E. This is a great way to explore your thoughts and expand your creativity F. Your work environment can also greatly affect the way the brain functions G. Anything making you a bit uncomfortable probably benefits you more than it harms yo
45、u 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 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。 Before I turned 10, I lost my parents. My siblings (兄弟姐妹) left Hyderabad after my relatives 41 them, but I insisted on slaying back to continue my 42 . And I began to deliver newspaper to 43 mys
46、elf. I would be up every morning by 5 a. m. and 44 five kilometers to the newspaper office. By 6 a. m., I would be 45 my copies of the Urdu Daily. The area I was 46 for spanned 3 kilometers. After distributing the 47 . I would rush home, quickly eat and be off to high school. One wintry morning in 1
47、945. I got home after my 48 to find a boy of my age at my doorstep. He 49 himself as Afzal and said his father wanted to see me. I was greeted al the door by Afzals mother, Nazeem. Afzals father, Mr. Kader, 50 us as Nazeem served me tea and snacks. Nazeem gently asked me about my daily 51 . I told h
48、er about my morning job and school. They were 52 that I had to walk so much in one day. Later, as I was about to leave, Mr. Kader 53 into another room, and when he reappeared, he was 54 a new bicycle. This is for you!“ he said. It took a few seconds for this act of kindness to 55 . I didnt realize t
49、hat 56 were rolling down my face. Mr. Kader said, “Your newspaper editor is a friend of mine. He gave mc your 57 , so I knew you lived close by. Then Afzal told us more about you.“ I bowed, 58 shook hands with them and left. The 59 brought convenience to my life and taught me a life-long lesson: Help should always be need-based. Never try to 60 a person who is dying of thirst. 41. A. abandoned B. comforted C. betrayed D. adopted 42. A. training B. career C. educatio
