1、2020年高考英语调研卷&联考卷（一）本试卷7页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等 相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。2.选择题每小题选出答案后，请用2B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；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 内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅 笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40
2、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂。AIn 1812, the year Charles Dickens was born, there were 66 novels published in Britain. People had been writing novels for a centurymost experts date the first novel to Robinson Crusoe in 1719but nobody wanted to do it professiona
3、lly. The steam-powered printing press was still in its early stages; the literacy（识字） rate in England was under 50%. Many works of fiction appeared without the names of the authors, often with something like “By a lady.”Novels, for the most part, were looked upon as silly, immoral, or just plain bad
4、.In 1870, when Dickens died, the world mourned him as its first professional writer and publisher, famous and beloved, who had led an explosion in both the publication of novels and their readership and whose characters from Oliver Twist to Tiny Tim were held up as moral touchstones. Today Dickens g
5、reatness is unchallenged. Removing him from the pantheon（名人堂） of English literature would make about as much sense as the Louvre selling off the Mona Lisa.How did Dickens get to the top? For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely d
6、ifficult to pass. Some 60,000 novels were published during the Victorian age, from 1837 to1901; today a casual reader might be able to name a half-dozen of them. Its partly true that Dickens style of writing attracted audiencesfrom all walks of life. Its partly that his writings rode a wave of socia
7、l, political and scientific progress. But its also that he rewrote the culture of literature and put himself at the center. No one will ever know what mix of talent, ambition, energy and luck made Dickens such a singular writer. But as the 200th anniversary of his birth approaches, it is possible an
8、d important for our own cultureto understand how he made himself a lasting one.1Which of the following best describes British novels in the 18th century?AThey were difficult to understand.BThey were popular among the rich.CThey were seen as nearly worthless.DThey were written mostly by women.2Dicken
9、s is compared with the Mona Lisa in the text to stress_.Ahis reputation in FranceBhis interest in modern artChis success in publicationDhis importance in literature3What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo remember a great writer.BTo introduce an English novel.CTo encourage studies on cul
10、ture.DTo promote values of the Victorian age.BEl Nifio, a Spanish term for “the Christ child”, was named by South American fisherman who noticed that the global weather pattern, which happens every two to seven years, reduced the amount of fishes caught around Christmas. El Nifio sees warm water, co
11、llected over several years in the western Pacific, flow back eastwards when winds that normally blow westwards weaken, or sometimes the other way round.The weather effects both good and bad, are felt in many places. Rich countries gain more from powerful Nifio, on balance, than they lose. A study fo
12、und that a strong Nifio in 1997 helped Americans economy grow by 15 billion, partly because of better agricultural harvest, farmers in the Midwest gained from extra rain. The total rise in agricultural in rich countries in growth than the fall in poor ones.But in Indonesia extremely dry forests are
13、in flames. A multi-year drought (干旱）in south-east Brazil is becoming worse. Though heavy rains brought about by El Nino may relieve the drought in California, they are likely to cause surface flooding and other disasters.The most recent powerful Nino, in 1997-98, killed around 21,000 people and caus
14、ed damage worth $36 billion around the globe. But such Ninos come with months of warning, and so much is known about how they happen that governments can prepare. According to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), however, just 12% of disaster-relief funding in the past two decades has gone on r
15、educing risks in advance, rather than recovery and rebuilding afterwards. This is despite evidence that a dollar spent on risk-reduction saves at least two on reconstruction.Simple improvements to infrastructure (基础设施）can reduce the spread of disease. Better sewers (下水道）make it less likely that heav
16、y rain is followed by an outbreak of the disease of bad stomach. Stronger bridges mean villages are less likely to be left without food and medicine after floods. According to a paper in 2011 by Mr Hsiang and co-authors, civil conflict is related to El Ninos harmful effectsand the poorer the country
17、, the stronger the link. Though the relationship may not be causal, helping divided communities to prepare for disasters would at least reduce the risk that those disasters are followed by killing and wounding people. Since the poorest are least likely to make up for their losses from disasters link
18、ed to El Nino, reducing their losses needs to be the priority.4What can we learn about El Nino in Paragraph 1?AIt is named after a South American fisherman.BIt takes place almost every year all over the world.CIt forces fishermen to stop catching fish around Christmas.DIt sees the changes of water f
19、low direction in the ocean.5What may El Ninos bring about to the countries affected?AAgricultural harvests in rich countries fall.BDroughts become more harmful than floods.CRich countries gains are greater than their losses.DPoor countries suffer less from droughts economically.6The data provided by
20、 ODI in Paragraph 4 suggest that_.Amore investment should go to risk reductionBgovernments of poor countries need more aidCvictims of El Nino deserve more compensationDrecovery and reconstruction should come first7What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?ATo introduce El Nino and its origi
21、n.BTo explain the consequences of El Nino.CTo show ways of fighting against El Nino.DTo urge people to prepare for El Nino.C For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“Its no secret that China has always been a source(来源) of inspiration for
22、designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion(时尚) shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese wor
23、ks of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.“China is impossible to overlook,” says
24、Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion they are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are todays top Western designers being influenced by Chinasome of the b
25、est designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobsand beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. “
26、The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about Chinaits influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and ho
27、w young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”8What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?AIt promoted the sales of artworks.BIt attracted a large number of visitors.CIt showed ancient Chinese clothes.DIt aimed to introduce Chinese models.9What does Hill say about
28、 Chinese women?AThey are setting the fashion.BThey start many fashion campaigns.CThey admire super models.DThey do business all over the world.10What do the underlined words “taking on” in paragraph 4 mean?Alearning fromBlooking down onCworking withDcompeting against11What can be a suitable title fo
29、r the text?AYoung Models Selling Dreams to the WorldBA Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkCDifferences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsDChinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsD California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday
30、 and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from the foggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains t
31、o the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the
32、study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one
33、 between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out wa
34、ter stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up wa
35、ter stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.12What is the second paragraph mainly about?AThe seriousness of big-tree loss in California.BThe incre
36、asing variety of California big trees.CThe distribution of big trees in California forests.DThe influence of farming on big trees in California.13Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?AEcological studies of forests.BBanning woodcutting.CLimiting housing development.
37、DFire control measures.14What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?AInadequate snowmelt.BA longer dry season.CA warmer climate.DDampness of the air.15What can be a suitable title for the text?ACalifornias Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?BCutting of Big Trees to Be
38、Prohibited in California SoonCWhy Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?DPatrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California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。Moving abroad, whether you are teaching, studying, volunteering or just traveling for a long period of
39、 time, is complicated. 16 Before you start working abroad, consider the following homesickness reduction techniques, so that youll be able to enjoy your adventure.Make Your New Home a HomeYou cant bring your entire room from home abroad with you, but you can find ways to make your new space feel mor
40、e like home. Spend a little time and money making your home a place youre excited to come back to every day. 17Host a Cooking Class or ExchangeFood is one of the biggest causes of homesickness for almost everyone living abroad. Combine a taste of home with a social exchange by teaching your host fam
41、ily how to cook a dish you especially like. Its two for-one. 18.Send Gifts Back HomeStaying connected to your family and friends back home is important. Consider giving gifts from your new country and sending them back home. 19 Also you can share your experiences abroad with your friends and family
42、back home.Schedule Some “Me” TimeIts not a good idea to hide from your problems, but 30 minutes of pure alone time in a calming environment can be very helpful. Try to find an empty roomeven if youre living in student housing or with a familydiam the lights, close your eyes, and just breathe deeply
43、and relax. 20ATaking this type of break can be very calming.BMoving abroad isnt an excuse to eat fried food three times a day.COne of the most significant challenges that you face is homesickness.DLittle actions can go a long way toward creating a more comfortable space.E. Lots of things change when
44、 you move abroad, but not everything has to change.F. This will give your days a fun purpose, keep you connected to those who are important to you.G. You get to eat delicious food, plus its an opportunity to spend some quality time with new friends!第三部分英语知识运用 (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)
45、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My six-year-old daughter Amara and I ducked into a shop to hide from the rain. I hadnt 21 to take a trip to this place. But I figured wed see what they had 22 we were there. I took my daughters hand and 23 around. Suddenly there was a 24 on my
46、hand and my attention was being directed to the shoe section. I 25 her hand and she reached out to touch a pair of shiny black shoes.“Buy me?”“Oh, Sweetie, they are tap shoes. You arent learning tap dance.”“Buy me?” she 26 .“Well, lets try them on.” She 27 and removed her rain boots, and easily slid
47、 the new shoes on. A perfect 28 . When she stood up she heard”click”. She took a step. Click, Click. 29 recognition dawned (领悟), as she made the 30 between the shoes and her moving feet. Click, Click, Click.“Buy me?” with 31 look in her eyes.“Okay, take them off and put them in the bag.”The sun had
48、come back out as we stepped out from our little side 32 . When we were near the car, Amara reached for the bag. I gave it to her, wondering what treasure she was looking for. The 33 , of course.I helped her wear them. Our next stop was the grocery store and these shoes were made to make noise, 34 on my little girls feet. This could be 35 Click, Click, Click people turned to look. Click,
