1、2020年高考英语模拟卷（6）第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读理解 第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项A In the US，the potato is one of the most widely consumed crops. French fries are commonly found in typical American fastfood burger joints and cafeterias. French fries were introduced to the US when Thomas Jef
2、ferson served them in the White House during his presidency from 1801 to 1809. Potato chips are popular with consumers as well. The humble potato is more than just a kind of food. In many ways its part of American pop culture.Lets take a look at some pop culture potatoes.
3、 Mashed Potato danceThe Mashed Potato dance is a craze that began in 1962. The name of the dance came from the song it accompanies，Mashed Potato Time，performed by American R&B singer DeeDee Sharp. The move vaguely resembles that of the Twist dancestyle，by Sharps fellow，Philadelphian，Chubby Check
4、er.Hot PotatoHot Potato is an action puzzle video game released in2001. In the game the player must drive a bus and clear the road of alien potato beings.The potato beings are either red or blue; when two samecolor potatoes touch each other，they disappear. Over the years，Hot Potato has receive
5、d mostly positive reception from critics. Mr.Potato Head Mr.Potato Head is an American toy invented by GeorgeLerner in 1949. The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands，feet，ears and mouths. In1952，Mr.Potato Head became the f
6、irst toy advertised on television. This commercial revolutionized marketing and caused a boom that solidified this toys place in American pop culture.21Which is the newest to American pop culture?AFrench fries.BMashed Potato dance.CHot Potato. DMr.Potato Head.22What can we infer from th
7、e text?AFrench fries were popular in the US when first served in the White House.BMashed Potato Time came from Mashed Potato dance.CPlayers can play Hot Potato on their phone.DMr.Potato Head can be taken apart.23Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AEnjoy American Fast FoodBHave
8、 Fun with PotatoesCDifferent Uses of PotatoesDAmerican Food CultureBThe spread of Western eating habits around the world is bad for human health and the environment. These findings come from a new report in the journal Nature.David Tilman，a professor of ecology at the University of Minnesota，America
9、，examined information from 100 countries to identify what people ate and how diet affected health. He noted a movement beginning in the 1960s. He found that as nations industrialized(工业化)，population increased and earnings rose，more people began to adopt what has been called the Western diet.The West
10、ern diet is high in sugar，fat，oil and meat.By eating these foods，people began to get fatter and sicker. David Tilman says overweight people are at higher risk of noninfectious diseases like diabetes(糖尿病) and heart disease.Unfortunately when people become industrialized，if they adopt this Western die
11、t，they are going to have these health problems，especially in developing countries in Asia.China is an example where the number of diabetes cases has been jumping from less than one percent to 10 percent of the population as they began to industrialize over a 20year period.And that is happening all a
12、cross the world，in Mexico，in Nigeria and so on.And，a diet bad for human beings is also bad for the environment.As the worlds population grows，more forests and tropical(热带的) areas will become farmlands for crops or grasslands for cattle.We are likely to have more greenhouse gas in the future from agr
13、iculture than that coming out of all forms of transportation right now.Mr.Tilman calls the link between diet，the environment and human health，“a trilemma”，a problem offering a difficult choice.He says one possible solution is leaving the Western diet behind.24According to the passage，more greenhouse
14、 gas might be given off in the future from _.AtransportationBdeveloping countriesCagriculture Ddeveloped countries25David Tilman believes that _.Adiet，the environment and human health are closely connectedBthe Western diet is the only choice as the nation industrializesCp
15、eople in tropical areas are more likely to have heart diseaseDtraditional diets are more balanced than the Western diet26We can infer from the passage that _.ANigeria has the largest number of diabetes casesBoverweight people are at higher risk of infectious diseasesCthe examined information comes f
16、rom developing countriesDindustrialization contributes to the spread of the Western diet27The main purpose of the passage is to _.Acall on us to protect the environmentBremind us of the importance of healthCwarn us of the danger of the Western dietDadvise us to have a balanced dietCIt is not unusual
17、 to see your desk-mate yawn (打呵欠) as he complains that he didnt have a good sleep the night before. Many teens dont get enough sleep because they have too much homework，which keeps them up at night. Some teens cannot sleep at night even when they want to.Studies show that during your teenage years，t
18、he bodys biological clock is reset，telling you to sleep later at night and wake up later in the morning.But changes in the body clock arent the only reason teens lose sleep. Lots of people have insomnia (失眠)The most common cause of insomnia is stress. But all sorts of things can lead to insomnia. Th
19、ese include physical discomfort，emotional troubles and even sleeping environment. Its common for everyone to have insomnia from time to time. But if it lasts for a month or more go and see a doctor.Some people have a condition that causes stomach acid (酸) to move backward towards the chest. This pro
20、duces the uncomfortable, burning feeling called heartburn.So even if the person doesnt notice the feelings of heartburn because he is sleeping，he may feel tired the next day.Most teens have nightmares sometimes. But，if they are frequent，a persons sleep pattern can be seriously affected. The most com
21、mon cause of nightmares is emotional problems，such as stress (压力) or anxiety.If you have them a lot，its a good idea to talk to a doctor.Doctors encourage teens to make lifestyle changes to develop good sleeping habits. You probably know that coffee can keep you awake，but did you know that playing vi
22、deo games or watching TV does the same?28The main idea of the first paragraph is _.Ateenagers cant get enough sleep at allBsleeping problems have different causesCyawning is a good way to get rid of sleepDteenagers care too much for homework29The teenagers biological clock _.Aeasily makes teenagers
23、lead to insomniaBis the origin of their insomniaCprovides them with plenty of time at nightDis helpful to improve their concentration30What does the writer say about “nightmares”？AIt is nothing and shouldnt be taken seriously.BIt can release their stress or anxiety.CEmotional problems might contribu
24、te to nightmares.DPeople will suffer from sleep if frequent.31Which way can help to get rid of insomnia?ADrinking some coffee before going to bed.BPlaying video games or watching TV often.CTurning to a doctor for help.DEating much medicine for insomnia.DEcigarettes look hightech，so its easy to belie
25、ve that theyre safe to smoke. Unfortunately，theyre not：Ecigarettes are just another way of putting nicotine into your body. Electronic cigarettes are smoking devices often designed to look and feel like regular cigarettes. They are filled with a liquid that contains nicotine，flavorings
26、，and other chemicals. A heating device in the ecigarette changes the liquid into a vapor (烟雾) the person breathes in. Because ecigarettes dont burn tobacco，people dont breathe in the same amount of carbon monoxide as they would with a regular cigarette. But anyone using an ecigarettes
27、still gets an amount of nicotine and other chemicals. Electronic cigarettes started out being marketed to smokers as a way to help them quit. Now ecigarettes have been mainstreamed. Scientists expect to see more information coming out about ecigarettes and their health effects.
28、 Ecigarettes dont fill the lungs with harmful smoke，but that doesnt make them a healthy alternative to regular cigarettes. When you use an ecigarette，youre still putting nicotinewhich is absorbed through your lungsinto your system. In addition to being an addictive drug，researchers at the Univ
29、ersity of Utah used some animals to conduct a study to prove the toxic effects of nicotine. Later it was once even used as a chemical drug to kill some insects in agriculture. Nicotine affects your brain，nervous system，and heart. It raises the blood pressure and the heart rate. The lar
30、ger an amount of nicotine，the more a persons blood pressure and heart rate go up. This can cause an arrhythmia(心律失常)In rare cases，especially when large amounts of nicotine are involved，arrhythmias can cause heart failure and death. After its first effects disappear gradually，the body s
31、tarts to desire nicotine.You might feel depressed or tired，and want more nicotine to feel lively again.Over time，nicotine use can lead to serious medical problems，including heart disease，blood clots，and stomach diseases.32The underlined word“toxic” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _.Asafe &nb
32、sp; BpoisonousCbeneficialDcurable33Why did electronic cigarettes come into being?ABecause it was designed to help smokers give up smoking.BBecause smokers meant to have a taste of new products.CBecause the device turned out to be practical for smokers.DBecause it is convenient for smoke
33、rs to carry.34When using an ecigarette，_.Ayou will find it coolByou will save a lot of moneyCyou will avoid damaging your bodyDyou will take nicotine into lungs35What does the sixth paragraph mainly talk about?AThe harm of nicotine.BWhat nicotine is.CHow arrhythmias form.DThe functions of nicotine.第
34、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。36_Unlike student loans，scholarships do not have to be repaid. Hundreds of thousands of scholarships from several thousand sponsors are awarded each year. Generally，scholarships are reserved for students with special qualifi
35、cations. 37._ Awards are also available for students who are interested in particular fields of study，who live in certain areas of the country or who demonstrate financial needs.38_Fast-Web is such a search. It compares your background with a database of awards. Only those awards that fit your profi
36、le are identified as matches. There are several free scholarship databases available online. The FastWeb scholarship search is the largest，most accurate and most frequentlyupdated scholarship database. If you supply an email address，they will inform you when new awards that
37、 match your profile are added to the database.39._ Scholarships come in all shapes and sizes. Knowing and searching the types of scholarships that are out there will ensure that you find any and every scholarship for which you qualify. Students who are a
38、warded scholarships often need additional financial assistance. 40._ To find out about grants and other aid types，visit the section discussing Other Types of Aid. For businessmen and philanthropists (慈善家) who are thinking about sponsoring a new scholarship，find the Scholarship Desi
39、gn & Management section.AStudents can apply for scholarships from their teachers.BSee the Loans section for information on student and parent loans.CThe best way to search for scholarships is to use a personalized search.DScholarships are a form of aid that helps students pay for their edu
40、cation.EHowever，it is very difficult for students to get the special qualifications.FThose who have academic，athletic or artistic talent are likely to be awarded.GFast-Web also includes a college search and numerous other student resources. &nbs
41、p; 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Since I was 12 years old，Ive
42、suffered from a condition called Compulsive Hair Pulling (强迫性拔毛癖)The physical destruction was severe，but the emotional _41_ was worse. When I was young，no one，_42_ my doctor，knew how to help me.I was alone.Growing up，I didnt _43_ anywhere and I suffered great shame knowing Id
43、 brought this _44_ upon myself. My hands seemed to have a _45_ of their own.“Whats wrong with me？” Id often wonder. Sometimes，people asked about my _46_ of eyelashes (睫毛) and eyebrows. I was lonely，but I kept people at a distance.However，each night，_47_ I fell asleep，Id pray to God to send som
44、eone who _48_. Then when I was 25，I read a letter from a mom whose child suffered from the same illness.I could _49_ believe my eyes. After all these years，I discovered I was not _50_. At that moment，my journey for _51_ began. I took small _52_ at firstt
45、elling only a few friends.Some of them tried to understand. Then，they began to _53_ their secrets with me. I learned to see _54_ the way God saw me，someone _55_ love. One day，my _56_ happened.A friend called with wonderful news. She just met a woman with Compulsive Hair Pullingso
46、meone just like me. She gave me her phone number.I was _57_. I quickly dialed，and from the minute Christina answered，we began to chat like old friends，both thrilled to find someone who understood our pain. We _58_ to meet soon，only to find we lived just two blocks away. We immediately _59_ our phone
47、s，and in the dark of night，ran outside to the nearby park in our pajamas，_60_ we hugged，cried and talked for hours. I felt Id just met my long lost twin，someone who understood my pain and struggles. Yes，it was true.I was not alone.41A.conflictBthreatCdamageDpuzzle42A.includingBex
48、ceptCbeyondDbut43A.belong toBfit inCcome upDfall over44A.shynessBpainCanger Dtiredness45A.decisionBsolutionCmind Dconclusion46A.colorBshapeCrecoveryDlack47A.after Bbefore Cif Dthough48A.understood BmissedCthought Dlistened49A.neverBhardlyCseldom Drarely5
49、0A.illBweakCsad Dalone51A.healingBprayingCsearchingDlonging52A.effortsBsuggestions Csteps Dwalks53A.share Bbetray CsellDkeep54A.them BeveryoneCanyoneDmyself55A.wastingBdeservingCgivingDrefusing56A.illnessBsymptomCpredictionDmiracle57A.peacefulBsurprisedCoverjoyedDcold58A.wentBran CplannedDimagined59A.dialedBexchangedCfellDdropped60A.whereBwhenChowDwhy 第二节 语法填空（共10