山东省临沂实验学校2020年高考英语模拟卷（七）.doc

1、山东省临沂实验学校2020年高考英语模拟卷（七）（考试时间：100分钟 ）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。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 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe other day I was shopping at a loc

2、al store and came upon a lady from India squatting （蹲下）on the floor looking for a certain product on the bottom shelf. She sprang up when she saw me as if to get out of my way. Apologetically she explained that she was a cashier at a nearby store and was on her lunch break, trying to get a few neede

3、d items before her time was up.I reassured her, “I am in no hurry. Go ahead and do what you need to do.” While she searched for a particular brand, she said that sometimes customers were rude to her at the store and she really appreciated my kindness. I told her that I had noticed cashiers being tre

4、ated rudely by some people.I also explained to her that I was a retired nurse and understood some of what she was saying first hand. Sometimes patients, families, or doctors could be very rude or mean. But I tried to understand why they were feeling that way and let it go. “The world would be a bett

5、er place if we all acted kindly toward each other. Those who are rude may have bad karma coming after them eventually.” I added.She nodded and was surprised, “So you know about karma?” My reply was simple. “A little bit. Karma is the same thing as doing something bad and it comes back to bite you on

6、 the butt.” She paused, looked puzzled, then broke out in a big smile and covered her mouth with her hand, laughing as she walked away.It felt so good that in a brief exchange I showed her there were kind people in the world, which might have helped her regain her faith in humanity.1.How did the lad

7、y react when she saw the author in the store?A.She apologized for her rude manners. B. She invited her to have lunch together.C.She stood up trying to make way for her. D. She kept searching for the needed product.2.Which of the following best describes the author?A.Kind and understanding.B. Courage

8、ous and warm-hearted.C. Responsible and humorous.D. Sympathetic and open-minded.3.What is the main message the author wants to convey?A.Working as a cashier is no easy job.B.Those who are rude deserve bad karma.C.Doing acts of kindness will make people feel good.D.We should treat others the way we w

9、ant to be treated.B（Robin ran into the forest and was wanted by the soldiers.）For several hours Robin ran, until tired and hungry, he came to a small house. When he was younger, he had visited the kind lady who lived in this house. So this time, he opened the door straight and entered. The old widow

10、 was happy to see him and gave him some bread. Robin told her his story, and she sighed.An evil wind is blowing through this place, she said. The poor have nothing because the rich take everything. My three sons killed the King5s deer to keep us from starving. They are outlaws, and now they hide in

11、the forest. They tell me that 40 men, all skilled archers （弓箭手），are hiding with them.Where are they? cried Robin. T would like to join them.”My boys will visit me tonight, said the widow. Stay here, and meet them if you want.”When Robin met the three sons, he was eager to join their band. They were

12、men like him who loved the forest and were skilled with a bow. They accepted him and told him that their band was looking for a leader.“We are looking for someone who can use his head and his bow,” said one. All of us are wanted by the Sheriff （州长）.So if one of us wins the archery （箭术）contest in Not

13、tingham, he will be our leader.”What a coincidence!” said Robin, standing suddenly. “I was on my way there before all this trouble started. I will disguise myself and win the prize.”He spoke with such confidence and passion that the three sons were impressed. They told him they would serve him gladl

14、y if he was the winner. He must bring the golden arrow as proof.4.What might have happened to Robin before he entered the widows house?A.He hid himself in the forest with 40 skilled archers.B.He was lost in the forest and had nothing to eat.C.He got himself in trouble and was hunted by someone.D.He

15、killed some animals to keep himself from starving.5.What kind of qualities does Robin need if he wants to be in charge of the band?A.He needs to be courageous with experience in archery.B.He needs to be confident with a strong desire to win.C.He needs to be passionate with much self-confidence.D.He

16、needs to be intelligent with a good command of archery.6.When Robin decided to win the archery contest, what were the three sons attitudes?A.Supportive. B. Indifferent. C. Doubtful. D. Opposed.7.What might the golden arrow be?A.A powerful weapon of the sons. B. A valuable award of the contest.C. A s

17、ecret treasure of the king. D. A symbol of a courageous hero.CVillavicencio, a shabby city of half a million people, considers itself the city of half a gateway to los llanos, Colombias eastern plains. Now and for the next few months few people will be passing through it. Mudslides（泥石流）since May hav

18、e blocked the main highway, the Vaal Llano, which connects the city to Bogota, Colombias capital. More rocks and mud threaten workers trying to unblock the road, along which two-thirds of domestically produced goods are transported. Colombias government says this could take up to three months.Reside

19、nts of Villavicencio and the surrounding plains are beginning to feel the consequences. Potatoes, garlic and eggs have become scarce in grocery stores. Shoppers hunt through produce bins to find the few tomatoes and carrots that have not rotted. More than 90% of hotel reservations in the plains regi

20、on have been cancelled.Colombia is a road-builders nightmare. The Andes （安第斯山脉） separate into three ranges at the southern border. The mountains can climb to 4,000 metres from sea level in less than 100km. Colombia gets more rain than any other country in the world, which makes it harder to keep the

21、 road in good condition. Short of cash, the government has given private firms special rights to build roads. Vaal Llano, among the earliest projects built in this way, are likely to cause accidents.To relieve los llanoss isolation （隔离），Satena, a state-owned airline, and EasyFly have announced more

22、flights between Bogota and Villavicencio. The government has currently stopped passenger fees on flights between the cities. Goods can get through on two smaller alternative roads and money paid to use the two roads will be halved. But what the plains need most is a road that can cope with Colombias

23、 dangerous, rain-soaked topography （地形）.That goes for much of the rest of the country.&We can learn from the text that the highway the Vaal Llano .A.is considered half a gateway to los llanosB.connects los llanos and Colombias capitalC.has been blocked by Mudslides since MayD.wont be unblocked by wo

24、rkers until May9.What does the underlined word “scarce” probably mean?A. Available. B. Inadequate. C. Organic. D. Affordable.10.Why is Colombia said to be a road-builders nightmare?A.Its surrounded by mountains of different height in the south.B.The continuous rain makes the construction of roads di

25、fficult.C.The government lacks money to build and repair roads.D.Car accidents are more likely to take place in Colombia.11.According to the author, whats the best solution to los llanoss isolation?A.Providing more flights between Bogotaand Villavicencio.B.Cancelling passenger fees on flights betwee

26、n the cities.C.Charging less money for using the two alternative roads.D.Constructing a proper road that can survive the situation.DThe victims were carried in one by one, their paws and fur burned, suffering from dehydration （ 脱水 ） and fear. Their caretakers bandaged their wounds, wrapped them and

27、laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar - the leaves of a eucalyptus （桉树）tree.As catastrophic fires have burned more than two million acres in Australia, dozens of koalas have been rescued from burning trees and ashen ground. The animals, already threatened as a species before the

28、se latest fires destroyed an essential habitat, are being treated in rescue centers, and at least one private home, along the country s east coast.The difficult situation of the koala - a national symbol of Australia 一 has raised questions among conservationists and scientists about what it will tak

29、e to preserve biodiversity in a country increasingly exposed to intense fire, extreme heat and water scarcity, and which already has among the highest rates of species extinction in the world.While koalas have evolved to exist alongside wildfires, the animals are facing new threats not just from cli

30、mate change but also from human development, which has dislocated local populations, damaging their ability to survive fires. In some regions, scientists say, koalas numbers have declined by up to 80 percent, though it is difficult to know how many remain across Australia.“We have these unique anima

31、ls not found anywhere else on this planet, and were killing them,” said Cheyne Flanagan, the clinical director of the Koala Hospital, the only facility of its kind in the world. “This is a big wake-up call.”12.What happened to koalas after the catastrophic fires in Australia?A.The koalas were taken

32、good care of after being rescued.B.Most of koalas have been rescued from burning trees.C.The victims only suffered from severe burns and a lack of water.D.Koalas have been listed among the highest rates of species extinction.13.Which of the following threats koalas face are not mentioned in the pass

33、age?A. illegal hunting. B. fires in the wild.C. human development. D. climate change.14.Whats the authors attitude towards the situation of Koala?A. negative. B. supportive. C. indifferent. D. worried.15.What might be the best title for the passage?A. Climate Changes - A Big Wake-up Call B. Koala -

34、A National Symbol of AustraliaC. Catastrophic Wildfires Burning in Australia D. Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Flee 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。Say Goodbye to Post-holiday SyndromeYouve spent countless days waking up late, enjoying watching your favorite T

35、V shows and lying on the beach. 16 Its time to go back to work. Here are some tips to make the shift from vacation to work smoother.Tidy up your work-space first.Chances are youll be greeted by piles of unopened mail, files, and other office items sitting on your desk.17 The longer you wait, the mor

36、e likely these items will be sitting around your desk later in the week.18You may feel the urge to work on three different things at the same time in order to catch up on work. However, this is not the most efficient approach. Instead, you should make a point to focus your mind and to only work on o

37、ne item or task at a time.Remove unnecessary distractions.Its incredibly important to get serious about cutting out obvious distractions. This way, you can catch up on things efficiently without being bothered every five minutes. 19Make plans to enjoy yourself the first week back.20 Scheduling a lun

38、ch date or two with friends can make the week back seem a bit less painful.Treat yourself to your favorite drink at the local cafeduring your coffee break.It may take several days for you to finally get readjusted and thats perfectly fine. Stay calm, focused and relaxed. Youll be back to your old ro

39、utine at work before you know it.A.Do one thing at a time.B.Make a list of tasks based on their importance.C.Then you suddenly come to an uncomfortable realization.D.So its a good idea to attend to these items as soon as you can.E.Youre back at work, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy yourself.F.Ra

40、ther than ignoring these items, take a few minutes to process them.G.Switch off your cell phone, and close out of any social media accounts.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。With five naughty children in our family, my husband Neal had many pet p

41、eeves （烦恼的事），but having to 21 his hairbrush each morning ranked among the 22 . Sometimes, hed find it in the boysbathroom. Other times, it would be in the girls toy box. On rare 23, he might find it where it 24 in his bathroom drawer.While 25 our local home improvement store, he hit upon an idea to

42、26 his hide-and-seek routine with his hairbrush and came back with a bag. While cooking supper, I heard banging and drilling noises in our bathroom. 27, he called me to see his inspired 28. He had chained his hairbrush to the wall. To my 29, he drilled a hole ruining my new wallpaper. It looked awfu

43、l, but Neals motto is “30 is better than pretty.”His idea was working out just as he 31. Every morning, the hairbrush was right there beside the sink. At that time using gel （发胶）was the “in” 32 for boys. A few days after Neal 33 his hairbrush to the wall, I noticed my youngest son Williams hair look

44、ed 34 . It didnt much look like gel, so I asked him. He 35 that he used the Vaseline （ 凡士林 ）gel he found in our bathroom. His blue eyes danced. 36, he was so proud of himself. I took great37 to get that greasy （ 油腻的） stuff out of my babys hair.The next morning, Neal 38 for me. Running into the bathr

45、oom, I found him, hairbrush in hand, looking a lot like William did the day before. I 39 in laughter. Chaining his hairbrush to the wall seemed right to Neal, but it led to 40!21. A. pick upB. search forC. take outD. throw away22. A. highestB. poorestC. lowestD. best23. A. instancesB. projectsC. inc

46、identsD. occasions24. A. belongedB. existedC. appearedD. survived25. A. looking afterB. looking intoC. looking throughD. looking up26. A. followB. developC. performD. end27. A. EventuallyB. ConstantlyC. GraduallyD. Immediately28. A. choiceB. researchC. solutionD. figure29. A. excitementB. annoyanceC

47、. satisfactionD. disappointment30. A. massiveB. identicalC. complexD. practical31. A. exploredB. discoveredC. plannedD. controlled32. A. styleB. effectC. actionD. place33. A. appliedB. movedC. linkedD. attached34. A. plainB. strangeC. fashionableD. neat35. A. demandedB. arguedC. explainedD. urged36.

48、 A. FortunatelyB. GenerallyC. AccidentallyD. Obviously37. A. troubleB. delightC. risksD. comfort38. A. preparedB. reachedC. yelledD. waited39. A. brokeB. eruptedC. displayedD. rose40. A. disasterB. wealthC. pleasureD. reality第II卷第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分 45 分) 第二节：(共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1

49、 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。For some people, choosing to be scared can be fun. Going through a haunted house (鬼屋)might make 41 (they) scream, then laugh! Dr. Margee Kerr, a sociologist, has seen a lot of people 42 (thrill)to be scared.“Some people like to be scared because they like the way their body changes,

50、” she says. “Think of 43 your heart pounds when youre going to a birthday party. Some feel that same kind of 44 (excite) when they watch a scary movie or go on a thrill ride.”For others, that feeling takes their mind off their worries. When were scared, our attention 45 (shift) to the present moment

51、.” Dr. Kerr says. “Youre 46 (probable) not thinking about your homework thats due next week when youre playing a game of hide-and-seek.”Fear is 47 tool that the brain uses to keep the body safe. It urges a person 48 (hide), run away, or defend oneself. 49 (fast) heartbeat and breathing send more blo

52、od and oxygen to the muscles so theyre ready when theyre needed. Our memories also help protect us and experiences can lead to long-lasting fears that may stop a person 50 trying new things.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。 假设你是校学生会主席李华。6 月 8 日，你将作为学生代表，负责接待意大利某姐妹学校的学生访 问团，请根

53、据以下提示，给该团的领队 David 先生写一封电子邮件，介绍活动计划，并征求对方意见。 内容包括：1. 自我介绍；2. 活动计划；3. 意见征询。注意：1. 词数 80 左右； 2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯 第二节：概要写作(满分 25 分) 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。“Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?” Lindsey whispers to Tori. With her eyes shining, Tori brags, “You bet I did, Sean told me two days

54、 ago.” Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly, Adam Freedman. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori arent very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conv

55、ersations are gossip.An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topicbreakups, trouble at home, even dropping outthat a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the jui

56、cier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? The answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives u

57、s. Sharing the latest rumor(传言)can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others dont. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group.”Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people sh

58、ould act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will ge

59、t you the same kind of negative attention. This pressure will certainly force you to pay special attention to your own words and deeds. The dos and donts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have.