山东省临沂实验学校2020年高考英语模拟卷（五）.doc

1、山东省临沂实验学校2020年高考英语模拟卷（五）（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。AThis is What a REAL Silver

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10、y . A. shopping onlineB. making a phone callC. writing to the companyD. lining up in front of the storesBIn 2000,a tiny goose was left behind by his parents in our driveway.He was too young to fly and join the adults.So,we had to bring him onto our back porch to ensure his safety.A week later,the yo

11、ung goose had clearly decided we were his new family.We called the little guy Peeper.A year passed and we were accustomed to the life of taking care of him.Peeper slept on our back porch each night.My dad would spray off all the gooses droppings daily.Part of this ritual( 例行的事）included dad throwingP

12、eeper up into the air so he could fly a loop around the house,coming back again once the porch was clean.One evening,my dad threw him up again,but this time,Peeper just flew off and never back again. Twenty years passed,and Peeper became a fond memory for my family.Geese live to be around 25 years o

13、ld,are very loyal,and never forget their first home.Even so,it came as a total shock to me when,in 2019,an aging adult goose made his way back to my family home.At first,I assumed it was just another goose.And yet,something about the lone male seemed oddly familiar to me.After two weeks of the goose

14、 coming back repeatedly,it became clear to me that this wasnt a random goose.He did all of the same things Peeper used to,like trying to come in through the front door and sleeping in our enclosed pool area.In addition to looking like Peepers old ways,this goose also responded to the name Peeper.Muc

15、h to my amazement,my old best friend had returned,20 years later.This experience has been as meaningful to me as anything in my life.I hope that my children,someday, have the opportunity to connect with nature and a wild being in this same way.People long for connection with the natural world.Throug

16、h Peeper,I have learned so much about myself and about the nature of love.4.What did the authors family do to the little goose? A.He taught him some tricks.B.They restricted his flight. C.He tried to drive him away. D.They took good care of him.5.What do we know about geese from this text? A.They de

17、pend on human very much.B.They always remember the first home. C.They know how to repay human beings. D.They are good at flying long distances.6.What does the author think of the reunion with the goose? A.It is controversial.B.It is quite natural. C.It is of significance. D.It is accidental.7.What c

18、an be a suitable title for this text? A.The Reunion of a Family and a Goose B.A Goose with a Great MemoryC.A Goose Will Eventually Fly AwayD.The Desire to Get on Well with AnimalsCResearchers have found, for the first time plants letting out sounds when they are stressed. According to a study a team

19、 of scientists recorded tomato and tobacco ( 烟草) plants producing sound frequencies which humans cannot hear in stressful situationssuch as when they experienced a lack of water or their stems (茎) were cut.Previous research has shown that plants respond to stress by producing several visual and chem

20、ical signals. For example, stressed plants may differ in color and shape compared to unstressed plants. Meanwhile, some are also known to let out things in response to drought (干旱) or being eaten.The latest study, meanwhile, is the first to identify plants making sounds which can be detected over a

21、distance. The team detected the tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour on average when they were exposed to drought conditions, while the tobacco plants produced 11. When the stems of the plants were cut, the tomato plants made 25 sounds an hour on average and the tobacco plants produced 15. As a comp

22、arison, unstressed plants made less than one sound per hour on average, according to the study.The team say that while they only tested tomato and tobacco, its possible that other plants could also produce sounds, adding that the latest findings could have an influence on agriculture. “Plant sound p

23、roduction could offer a new way for monitoring crops water statea question of key importance in agriculture”, the authors wrote in the study more precise irrigation can save up to 50 percent of the water cost and increase the production.“In times when more and more areas are exposed to drought due t

24、o climate change, while human population and consumption keep increasing, effective water use becomes even more important for food security”, they said “Our results, showing the ability to distinguish between drought-stressed and control plants on the basis of plant sounds, open a new direction in t

25、he field of precision agriculture.”8. Which of the following best describes plants response to stress in the study? A. Sing.B. Laugh.C. Cry.D. Sigh.9. What can we know from the first 3 paragraphs? A. Humans can hear the sound produced by plants. B. Stressed and unstressed plants look the same.C. Pla

26、nts in stressful situations make the fewest sounds.D. Stressed tomato plants make more sounds than tobacco.10. How can the study help agriculture?A. Lower the cost.B. Better the quality. C. Monitor climate change.D. Control the pests.11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Scienc

27、e.B. Health.C. Education.D. Culture.DWeve all spent time in a hospital, whether through medical issues of our own or those of a loved one. And while were used to seeing the doctors hurry in and out of the room, displaying varying degrees of attention, its the constant and reliable presence of the nu

28、rsing staff and their professionalism that gives the most confidence and reliefto those in the room.So, while doctors and surgeons tend to get most spotlight, nurses are really at the forefront of patient care. They are often called upon to make important, life-saving decisions multiple times a day

29、and work closely with doctors to analyze records and test results to advise on treatment. Its the nurses that are frequently responsible for identifying a condition and matching the right specialist doctor to a patient, and its the nurses that are often the first on the scene to treat people in an e

30、mergency.A career in Nursing brings job security, a good wage, career mobility, and chance to decide your own career path. You can work part or full time according to your preference. You can be flexible on work location and specialism. If a particular area interests you, you can explore that as the

31、re will always be the need for quality nursesacross the medical spectrum （医学光谱）with a passion for their work. Jobs in the field are in high demand, withsignificant opportunities to learn, grow and reach senior leadership positions. However, if you want to undertake a career in Nursing, a good educat

32、ion is compulsory.The University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing offers high quality and affordable undergraduate and graduate programs reinforced by talented faculty （全体教师）,strong clinical partnerships and advanced simulation（ 模 拟 ） technology. Students do gain much real experience before wor

33、king in a hospital. Adelphis College of Nursing and Public Health provides students with a top-rated, comprehensive education grounded in practice, theory and creativity. They are devoted to transforming students lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and creative wa

34、ys to support academic and career success. The Wayne State University College of Nursing, attaching special importance to first-hand experience, is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to a diverse population of graduate students. Graduates from the college are prepared to be nurse l

35、eaders in research, education and practice.12. What can comfort patients most in the hospital?A. Spending less time there.B. Receiving concrete care from nurses.C. Drawing little attention there.D. Getting timely information from doctors.13. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The content o

36、f different positions.B. The process of patient care. C. The importance of nursing work.D. The contribution of doctors.14. Which of the following can best describe the nurse professional?A. Low-paid and secure.B. Promising and significant. C. Flexible and tiresome.D. Demanding and dangerous.15. What

37、 do colleges in the last paragraph have in common?A. They charge high learning fees.B. They offer small-class teaching. C. They require basic nursing education.D. They provide hands-on learning. 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。Criticism (批评) is harmful to hea

38、lthy relationships. Its okay to express disappointment if someone is behaving in a way that hurts you. 16 The following are some ways to catch criticism before it begins. 17 Before you criticize, pause and consider whether you really need to say anything at all. If someone did something to get on yo

39、ur nerves, would you really need to point it out? Sometimes, its best to let small rudeness go Take a few deep breaths and leave the room instead of criticizing.Be realistic. Critical people often have very high expectations of those around them. Your tendency to criticize may come from expecting to

40、o much from others. Sometimes you may find yourself consistently annoyed or disappointed with others. 18 Separate the individual from their actions. Critical people often focus on the negative aspects of a situation or a person, failing to see good qualities alongside negative ones. If you find your

41、self making assumptions about apersons character, stop yourself. 19 We all behave poorly sometimes, but a single action is not a reflection of character.Focus on positives. Oftentimes, being critical results from how youre choosing to see a situation. 20 However, the vast majority of people have goo

42、d qualities that outweigh the bad ones. Try to focus on a persons positive qualities over their negative ones.A. Never criticize others.B. Think before you speak.C. Everyone has drawbacks and imperfections.D. It may be a good idea to adjust your expectations.E. We should focus on other peoples disap

43、pointing actions.F. Try to separate a disappointing action from the person doing the action.G. Being overly critical, however, can cause tension in a relationship over time.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。The notion of building brand pe

44、rsonality is promoted by Starbucks as a part of company culture to embed meaning in their products and thus attract more customers.Starbucks literally changed the definition of “a good cup of coffee”. For Starbucks, the brand had three elements: coffee, 21 and stores. Strict control over the quality

45、 and processing of the beans 22 that the coffee would be of the highest possible quality. Outstanding store personnel were employed and trained in coffeeknowledge and 23 service. Store design, atmosphere and aroma ( 浓香) all 24 the “StarbucksExperience”.Almost all Starbucks stores were corporately ow

46、ned and controlled. Starbucks prided itself on the “StarbucksExperience”, 25 coffee to provide a unique experience for its customers. 26 those traditional coffee houses providing you with the grab-and-go service, Starbucks provides you with more than coffee. You get great people, first-rate music, a

47、 comfortable and upbeat meeting place, and 27 advice on brewing excellent coffee at home. At home youre part of a family. At work youre part of a company. And somewhere in between is a place where you can sit back and be yourself. Thats what a Starbucks store has been28 to creating for its customers

48、 a kind of “third place” where they can 29 , reflect, read, chat or listen. The green Starbucks logo is a mermaid that looks like the end of the double image of the sea. It was designed by Terry Heckler, who got the 30 from the wooden statue of the sea. Mermaid logo also 31 original and modern meani

49、ngs: her face is very simple, but with modern abstract forms of packaging; the middle is black and white, the only color on the outside surrounded by a circle.Starbucks makes the typical American culture gradually broken down into elements of 32 : the visual warmth, hearing the way, smelling the aro

50、ma of coffee and so on. Just think, through the huge glass windows, watching the crowded streets, 33 sipping a coffee flavor, which is in line with the “Yapi”, the feeling of experience in the 34 life.But the 35 of Starbucks is not about the coffee, although its great coffee. Coffee is only a carrie

51、r. Coffee consumption, to a great extent, is an emotional and cultural level of consumption.21ApeopleBmanagersCcustomersDclients22AassuredBpromisedCensuredDpredicted23AemergencyBenvironmentCemploymentDcustomer24Aconsisted ofBbenefited from Ccontributed to Dheaded for25Agoing beyond Bcoming across Cm

52、aking upDdepending on26AWith regard to BIn addition to CCompared with DIn terms of27AgeneralBreasonableClegalDfascinating28AcommittedBalertedCsubjectedDrequired29AnegotiateBperformCconcealDescape30AimaginationBinspirationCpatentDphilosophy31AcreatesBcultivatesCcreditsDconveys32AbrandBlogoCpossession

53、Dexperience33AgreedilyBgentlyCpersistentlyDindifferently34AbusyBeasyCmiserableDenergetic35AproductBvisionCessenceDImportance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。From the “Roman Warm Period” to the “Little Ice Age” that began in the 14th century, periods of hot and cold wea

54、ther36 (extend) for centuries. As a result, many have argued that the current period of global warming37 (be) part of a natural pattern and the human role in creating38 has been exaggerated.This new study suggests that is not39 case. Scientists reconstructed the major climate events of the past2,000

55、 years by looking around 700 records, tree rings, ice cores and lake sediments(沉淀物) 40 (include). Not one single event affected as much of the world41 the present period of warming is now doing. Other scientists42 have looked at the study have been impressed by the quality of the research.The resear

56、chers involved argue that the new 43 (finding) reveal many theories put forward by climate scientists44 (explain) the rise in temperatures, including changes in solar activity. The current period of climate change is mainly down to humans, they insist. Natural causes, they say, are45 (simple) not su

57、fficient to explain the warming scene over the last century and a half.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 (满分 15 分)假设你是李华，作为交换生（an exchange student）正在英国 windmill College 学习。今天早晨你骑车上学时 不小心刮擦到了一辆停在路边的汽车。由于急着上学，你无法在原地 等候车主。请留一张便条，内容包括：1. 表明身份；2.简述事情经过；3.道歉并表示愿意赔偿；4.联系方式（Tel:5893671 E-mail: lihuawindmillco.org）。1.

58、 表达歉意 2. 解释原因 3. 另约时间第二节 (满分 25 分)47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150左右。The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob started to stand up and knocked into the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. “How embarrassing!I am getting so clumsy(笨拙的) in my old age.”Everyone had a good laugh

59、, and soon we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank, who sat quietly listening to the others. Someone said, “Come on, Frank. Tell us your most embarrassing moment.”Frank laughed and began to tell us of his childhood. “I grew up in San Pedro. My Dad was a

60、fisherman. He had his own boat, but it was hard making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough to feed a big family. Not just enough for our family, but also for his Mom and Dad and the other kids that were still at home.”He looked at us and said, “I wish you co

61、uld have met my Dad. He was strong from pulling the nets and fighting the seas for his catch. When you got close to him, he smelled like the ocean. No matter how much my motherwashed his clothes, they would still smell of the sea and of fish.”Franks voice dropped a bit. “When the weather was bad he

62、would drive me to school. He had this old truck that he used in his fishing business. That truck was older than he was. Half the time, he would slam to a stop and the old truck would belch(喷出) a cloud of smoke. He would pull right up in front, and it seemed like everybody would be standing around an

63、d watching. Then he would lean over and give me a goodbye kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so embarrassing for me. Here, I was twelve years old. I was a big boy and my Dad would lean over and kiss me goodbye!”He paused and then went on, “I remember the day I decided I was too o

64、ld for a goodbye kiss. When we got to the school and came to a stop, he had his usual big smile. He started to lean toward me, but I put my hand up and said, No, Dad. ”注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1:It was the first time I had ever talked to him that way, and he had this surprised look on his face.Paragraph 2:Frank got a funny look on his face, and the tears began to well up in his eyes.