2020年高考英语模拟卷含答案解析(11)

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1、2020年高考英语模拟卷(11)第一部分阅读理解(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。ASome of the best cycling routes in the world pass through the most beautiful scenery. Here are some of worlds best bike routes for cyclists who are either up for having a good sweat or simply seeing the w

2、orld without leaving an ugly carbon footprint behind.The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AustraliaIf you like a challenge, take on this 243kilometer windy road along Australias southeastern coast. If a day is all youve got, take the 60kilometer route from Torquay to Bells Beach. There youll cycle throug

3、h rural farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake past the wetlands around Lake Connewarre.The Udaipur City Tour, Rajasthan, IndiaBiking is arguably the best way to explore Udaipur, Venice of the East.Cyclists often need to cycle past herdsmen and their goats and camels, sh

4、aring narrow, old pavements in this romantic place. But surrounded by ancient castles and grand palaces, Udaipur brings about one of the best biking experiences, allowing cyclists to truly discover rural India.The Karakoram Highway, ChinaPakistanThe Karakoram Highway is the highest international roa

5、d in the world, reaching an altitude of 4, 717 meters near the Khunjerab Pass. Starting in Kashgar, China, cyclists can travel up to 1, 200 kilometers on mostly unpaved roads, but the views are as breathtaking as the riding.The Route of the Hiawatha, IdahoMontana, United StatesTake your family out t

6、o Montana this summer and cycle along the most scenic disused railroad in the country. The railroad turned bike trail turns into 24 kilometers of leisure biking that takes you over seven trestles(栈桥) and through 10 tunnels, with the longest one, the Taft Tunnel, stretching for 2.7 kilometers.1In whi

7、ch tour can you enjoy the seaside scenery?AThe Great Ocean Road.BThe Udaipur City Tour.CThe Karakoram Highway.DThe Route of the Hiawatha.2What can you do on the Udaipur City Tour?AGo to Venice.BFeed wild animals.CVisit cultural relics.DEnjoy modern architectures.3Whats special about the Karakoram Hi

8、ghway?AIt is a totally undeveloped route.BIt goes along an abandoned railway.CIt owns the longest tunnel in the world.DIt lies higher than any other international road in the world.BIt took multiple weddings for Christine Law to realize what she needed to do. In the summer of 2014, her schedule was

9、packed with friends marriage celebrationsflowerfilled occasions that got her thinking, “Where do all the flowers go after the party?” More often than not, they were thrown away. Law was confident she could find a better use for them.By August, she had a plan:convince couples and companies hosting ev

10、ents to donate their flowers, which she would pick up and deliver within 48 hours to seniors across the city. She wanted to bring beauty into the lives of the elderly. She drew on her experience through being a volunteer in nonprofit institutions in order to set up her own organization, which she ca

11、lled Floranthropie. Not having enough bouquets(花束) for all 150 people of a health center, Law asked the staff to provide a list of patients who needed cheering up most. “The first woman I approached thought it was a mistake, and that the flowers couldnt possibly be for her,” says Law. “I said they w

12、ere a gift, and we talked for a half hour.In addition to health centers, Floranthropie focuses on community groups devoted to the elderly. Latitia Thlme is a volunteer for Les Petits Fires, an organization that aims to help the elderly who dont have a support system. The group receives a dozen or so

13、 bouquets from Floranthropie monthly, and then redistributes them. “Our motto is flowers before bread,” says Thlme. “We dont focus on primary care, but rather on nourishing(滋养) the spirit. Floranthropie helps us do that. Its amazing what a big difference a small bouquet can make.”In the beginning, m

14、ost of Floranthropies donations came through word of mouth. These days, Law receives messages from strangers via her organizations Facebook page and has connected with corporations and flower wholesalers. Law hopes to expand Floranthropie nationally, but at this point is happy to be able to oversee

15、each delivery personally.4What made Christine Law set up Floranthropie?AThe waste of flowers.BThe loneliness of seniors.CThe persuasion of other friends.DThe warm atmosphere of weddings.5What was the womans reaction to Christine Laws flowers?AShe was moved.BShe was excited.CShe was worried.DShe was

16、surprised.6What can we infer about Floranthropie from Latitia Thlmes words?AIt should focus on primary care.BIt is benefiting more than the elderly.CIt is doing something of great importance.DIt should cooperate with more nonprofit institutions.7What is the best title for the text?AVolunteer Your Ti

17、meBDont Throw Flowers AwayCSpecial Delivery Makes Your DayDBrighten Seniors Lives with FlowersCYoung trees dont just grow;they develop a personality and learn more about their environment and how they should best behave in it.They also help each other out whenever theres trouble.Personality, just as

18、 among people, varies among trees.Some are anxious, some bold.On the authors land, there are three oak trees growing close together.One of the oak trees always starts to shed its leaves two weeks earlier than the others.Since they all experience the same temperature, the same soil and the same lengt

19、h of day, such variables cant be the explanation.So whats happening?Well, this tree is simply more careful than the others.Whoever holds on to their leaves longer can do more photosynthesis(光合作用) and store more nutrients.However, the longer a tree keeps its leaves, the higher the risk of injury.Not

20、only do trees make their own decisions, they also learn  from their mistakes.A tree, for example,keeping its leaves too long during one year will never make this mistake again.This leads to several other conclusions:trees must notice the temperature and the length of the day and be able to save

21、 their experiences somewhere.Obviously, trees dont have brains, but it is thought that in the sensitive tips of their roots they keep track of information and experiences.But trees arent only clever when it comes to caring for themselves.They also support each other whenever theres trouble by giving

22、 warnings and even taking care of sick and weak conspecifics(同种个体) with nutrients.For example, one time the author found a very old tree stump.Its insides had rotted a long time ago to topsoil.But the wood on the outside of the stump was still living.How was this possible?Well, the stump was nourish

23、ed by its neighbors with nutrients from the root system, and had been for at least 400 years!Why do trees do such a thing?Its simple: its better together.Trees need the forest; it protects them from storms, provides the right microclimate and warns them of attacks.8Why does the author mention the th

24、ree oak trees?ATo illustrate trees can learn from experiences.BTo show trees can make independent decisions.CTo explain trees are quite supportive to each other.DTo prove trees have the same personalities as humans.9According to the text, which of the following best describes general features of tre

25、es?AAnxious and bold.BSmart and adventurous.CHelpful and wellbehaved.DAdaptable and supportive.10What does the underlined phrase “do such a thing” mean?AGive warnings. BOffer assistance.CDepend on others. DProvide nutrients.11Where does this text most probably come from?AA public lecture. BA science

26、 book.CAn experiment report. DA travel journal.DA new study shows that rising levels of planetwarming gases may reduce important nutrients(营养物) in food crops.Researchers studied the effects of carbon dioxide on rice. In the experiment, scientists grew 18 kinds of rice in fields in China and Japan. T

27、hey set carbon dioxide levels to what scientists are predicting for our planet by the end of the century. Rice grown under high carbon dioxide conditions had, on average, 13 to 30 percent lower levels of four B vitamins and 10 percent less protein(蛋白质). The crops also had 8 percent less iron and 5 p

28、ercent less zinc than rice grown under normal conditions. However, Vitamin E levels increased by about 13 percent on average.The researchers said the effects of planetwarming gases would be most severe for the poorest citizens in some of the least developed countries. These people generally eat the

29、most rice and have the least complex diets. That includes about 600 million people in Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos and other nations, mainly in Southeast Asia.Other studies have shown that higher temperatures from climate change and weather extremes will reduce food production. And

30、 scientists are finding that rising levels of carbon dioxide and other planetwarming gases threaten food quality.Earlier studies showed that wheat, rice, field peas and soybeans grown under high carbon dioxide conditions all had lower levels of protein and minerals. Scientists predicted that almost

31、150 million people might be at risk of having too little protein or zinc in their diet by 2050.The new study suggests a way to lower the nutritional harm of climate change. That is to grow different forms of rice that can adapt to higher carbon dioxide levels.12Growing rice under high carbon dioxide

32、 conditions may _Aincrease iron in the riceBmake it less nutritiousCcause losses of Vitamin EDmake it more delicious13How can people reduce the nutritional harm of climate change?ABy importing rice from China and Japan.BBy taking other kinds of food instead of rice.CBy avoiding eating rice from Sout

33、heast Asia.DBy growing rice suitable for the environment.14Whats the authors purpose of writing the text?ATo inform readers what nutrients food crops contain.BTo call on people to care for the planet they live on.CTo share the results of some studies on peoples diets.DTo tell readers where food crop

34、s are mainly produced.15In which part of a magazine can you read the text?AAdvertisements. BArt and culture.CScience reports. DBusiness news.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。Youre no doubt heard “less is more” over and over again. Less is better because it is good for y

35、our bank account and your waistline(腰围). But in some areas of our lives, we can benefit from “more” instead of “less”. 16._Give more.If you see something beautiful in someone, say it. Why are you holding back a compliment, a kind word of encouragement or support or some welldeserved praise? Giving i

36、s a gift to the giver and the receiver. 17._ Once you start doing this, people will only want you around more.Support others more.Speaking of encouragement, who could use your support right now? 18._ Someone who is struggling? Reach out! Youll be glad you did.19_When we push back against things we d

37、ont want(such as “I cant believe Catherine copied my clothes again!”, our resistance still holds us close to the thing that hurts us. When we are more accepting of lifes ups and downs, we find peace.Find more role models.Who do you want to be like? Find role models who inspire you. Read about them.

38、Buy their books. Dive into online interviews. 20._A life of richness can be defined in a million ways. And guess what? Its waiting for you to live it as soon as you open yourself up.AAccept more.BGet mental peace.CDo it every single day.DA friend who is going through a loss or a big change?EHere is

39、how “more” can be a good thing in your life.FLet their success be an example of whats possible for you, too.GMaybe someone who is always the support of you when you are in trouble?第二部分语言知识运用(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。In a remote village

40、, selling chestnuts was the main source of livelihood for local villagers. In late autumn, the hills were covered by the trees and chestnuts were _21_ from the branches of the trees, which _22_ with the wind attracting local villagers to _23_ them at this time of year.The villagers took the chestnut

41、s, carried them home and _24_ them out. The whole family sifted(筛) and sorted them according to their _25_, and then transported them to the city for wholesale or retail. Every villager knew that if they wanted to sell for a good price, what really _26_ was to send the selected chestnuts to the mark

42、et first. Many families, which were short of _27_, would go to the nearby villages to hire workers with high _28_Still, to many peoples _29_, there was a young man in the village who could never need help, _30_ he had limited hands. He lived with his blind and old mother. He always arrived at the ma

43、rket one step ahead of the other ones _31_ he could sell out of all the chestnuts and then happily drove back with his truck _32_.The secret of the young man was after picking chestnuts, he put them _33_ into a sack(麻袋) and carried them to the truck. When he set out, he chose the road, _34_ and bump

44、y(不平的), to go, _35_ the small ones would jump to the _36_ of the bag and the larger ones would stay on the top of the bag. It would save time for classification and selection. When inquired how he found the way, the young man _37_:“If you put your heart into it, you will find the right way. This is

45、not an accident but a(n) _38_ result.”There will always be people who get _39_ or complain when they hear bad news. As a matter of fact, if you use your head, you will be _40_ to the people and things in the environment. When you turn your mind into action to move forward step by step, you can also

46、create a new world for yourself.21. A. holdingBfillingC. planting Dhanging22A. fell BshookC. jumped Dfolded23A. enjoy BviewC. seek Dpick24A. poured BtookC. thought Dfigured25A. shape BsizeC. taste Dcolor26A. mattered BcaredC. interested Dminded27A. hands BpowerC. experience Dways28A. quality Bquanti

47、tyC. money Dsalary29A. puzzlement BreliefC. astonishment Ddelight30A. only if Bas ifC. even if Dif only31A. which BwhereC. whom Dwho32A. full BfilledC. empty Dloaded33A. suddenly BshortlyC. directly Dhurriedly34A. tough BroughC. regular Dsmooth35A. even BorC. but Dso36A. hole BtipC. middle Dbottom37A. sighed BexcitedC. smiled Dsneezed38A. unexpected BnecessaryC. accidental Ddeliberate39A. stricken BsatisfiedC. upset Dsurprised40A. sensitive BaccessibleC. relative DFlexible第2节 语法填空(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

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