1、2020年高考英语模拟卷（10）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。ABIG BUS TOURSTHE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO SYDNEYHop an opentop doubledecker bus to experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks and attractions of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Its the perfect way to see and exp
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5、Big Bus stop; ；The Big Bus mobile app; Our information center.1What makes the Big Bus Tours attractive for tourists?ALow price.BWonderful attractions.CExperienced guides. DChoices of different vehicles.2How much should 2 adults with 1 child pay for the premium ticket online in advance?A$140.
6、 B$167.40.C$186. D$203.3In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read this text?AGeography. BWhats on.CWandering. DFeature.BI was waiting for my train and on the subway stations floor was a man just sitting there. I looked around and nobody stopped so I just went
7、my way. After a few steps, I turned and asked him whether he needed help. He told me his house was one station further and he would only need to take the train there. So I reached for his hand to help him stand up.He wanted to take the stairs but I feared that he would hurt himself since he seemed t
8、oo weak to walk, so I asked him to take the elevator. Even though my mind was trying to turn the danger lights on, I put the thought that I should not go alone with a drunken man out of my mind and accompanied him on the elevator.We arrived on the platform with no incidents. The mans knees seemed to
9、 soften, so I asked him to rest on a bench. While sitting there, he thanked me, telling me that I saved him. No, I said, I really did nothing; he saved himself as he walked on his own feet.At the next station, we said our goodbyes. Before I knew it, he left 100 dollars and dashed out of the train. T
10、here was no way to give him back his money. I wanted to leave it on the seat, but a young woman who thought it belonged to me ran after me and gave me the note.My initial reaction to getting that money was of shame and I even felt offended. Then I thought he just wanted to thank me, the best way he
11、knew how. Now, my question is what act of kindness shall I do with these 100 dollars?4Why was the man sitting on the subway stations floor?ABecause he wanted to go home.BBecause he was seriously ill.CBecause he was drunk.DBecause he was waiting for the train.5Seeing the money left by the man, the au
12、thor first felt _Aashamed BgratefulCdelighted Dfrustrated6How will the author possibly deal with the money?AGive it back.BBuy something favorite.CLeave it on the seat.DGive it to people in need.7What can we infer from the passage?AI helped the ma
13、n the moment I saw him.BI accompanied the man to take the stairs.CI thought it unsafe to go alone with the drunken man at first.DA young woman ran after me and gave me the note.CYou try to keep your eyes wide open while watching a basketball match or a wonderful firework show in case you might miss
14、something exciting in just the blink of an eye. But in fact, humans blink about 15 times per minute on average. Have you ever missed anything because you blinked? Probably not. Why is that?According to a new study published in the journal Current Biology in September, our brain has the ability to sk
15、ip the temporary darkness when we blink. It can keep visual information for a short period of time and then put it together to form an image without interruption.In order to understand how this works, a group of scientists at the German Primate Center and the University Medical Center Go.ttingen in
16、Germany conducted an experiment. In the study, the participants were asked to look at patterns on a screen whose direction could be interpreted in different ways, such as horizontally(水平地) or vertically(垂直地). When one pattern was about to disappear and the next one was about to come, the participant
17、s had to indicate the direction that the next pattern would appear.The researchers found that when the directions of two patterns didnt match, the area in our brain which is responsible for visual memory was activated. This same area showed less activity when two patterns were in the same direction.
18、“The medial prefrontal cortex(前额叶皮层) adjusts current visual information with previously obtained information, and thus enables us to perceive the world with more stability, even when we briefly close our eyes to blink，” Caspar Schwiedrzik explained in Science Daily. He is the first author of the stu
19、dy and also a scientist at the German Primate Center.8We dont miss anything when blinking because our brain can _Adeal with the missing imageBremember all that we seeCimagine what our eyes missDput our pieces of memory together9What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AOur brain.BV
20、isual information.CCurrent Biology.DThe temporary darkness.10What do we know about the experiment?AThe two patterns appear at the same time.BVisual memory can be more activated by similarity.CParticipants can interpret patterns differently.DThe different directions activated visual memory.11What wou
21、ld be the best title for this passage?AThe Brains StructureBThe Brains Activated PatternsCThe Brains Special SkillDThe Brains OrientationDRunning is often tiring and a lot of hard work, but nothing beats the feeling you get after finishing a long workout around the track.But while its long been beli
22、eved that endorphins(内啡肽)chemicals in the body that cause happinessare behind the socalled “runners high”， a study suggested that there may be more to this phenomenon than we previously knew.According to a recent study published by a group of scientists from several German universities, a group of c
23、hemicals called endocannabinoids(内源性大麻素) may actually be responsible for this familiar great feeling.To test this theory, the scientists turned to mice.Both mice and humans release high levels of endorphins and endocannabinoids after exercise, along with many other chemicals. After exercising on run
24、ning wheels, the mice seemed happy and relaxed and displayed no signs of anxiety.But after being given a drug to block their endorphins they changed. However, when their endocannabinoids were block with a different drug, the runners high symptoms seemed to fade.“The longheld notion of endorphins bei
25、ng responsible for the runners high is false. Endorphins are effective pain relievers, but only when it comes to the pain in your body and muscles you feel after working out，” Patrick Lucas Austin wrote on a science blog.Similar studies are yet to be carried out on humans, but its already well known
26、 that exercise is a highly effective way to get rid of stress or anxiety.The UKs National Health Service even prescribes(开药方) exercise for patients who are suffering from depression.“Being depressed can leave you feeling low in energy, which might put you off being more active. Regular exercise can
27、boost your mood if you have depression, and its especially useful for people with mild to moderate(中等的) depression,” it wrote on its website.It seems like nothing can beat that feeling we get after a good workout, even if we dont fully understand where it comes from. At least if were feeling down, w
28、e know that all we have to do is put on our running shoes.12What did scientists from German universities recently discover?AWorking out is a highly effective way to treat depression.BThe runners high could be caused by endocannabinoids.CEndorphins may contribute to ones high spirits after running.DT
29、he level of endorphins and endocannabinoids could affect ones mood.13The scientists gave mice drugs in their experiment to _Afind what reduces the runners high symptomsBsee the specific symptoms of the runners highCidentify what is responsible for the runners highDtest what influences the level of e
30、ndocannabinoids released14The underlined word “notion” in Paragraph 7 has the closest meaning to “_”Aeffect BgoalCquestion Dbelief15According to the UKs National Health Service, regular workouts _Aare the best way to treat depressionBcan help ease depression symptomsConly work for those with serious
31、 depressionDcan help people completely recover from depression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。In the super fast paced world we live in, happiness may not come as easily as we wish. Here are some tips to make us live happily.Dont avoid or ignore negativity.16_ This can
32、include people in your life who may be bringing you down, a hostile workplace environment or even a personal stress or that you havent conquered quite yet. You are in control of your environment and if these negative situations keep making an appearance, its up to you to handle them.Take care of you
33、rself and your needs.In order to live a powerful and meaningful life, you must love yourself. Take care of your actions and how you live each day, and this will be reflected in your thoughts and emotional state of mind. 17._Mend whats broken or get rid of it.Determining what is worth your time and e
34、ffort and what can be challenging. If situations are beyond repair, its time to let go. Are there relationships or friendships that remain damaged but you know are worth the time？18._Do what you can to find love in situations where it may have been absent in the past.19_Giving our time, energy, love
35、 and sometimes money is what life is about. 20._ My mom taught me a quote she learned in Mexico that stuck with me forever，“donde come uno, comen dos(where one can eat, two can eat)” It moves me every time I say it out loud. At the end of the day, no matter what you have, you are likely in a positio
36、n to give something small to someone else who needs it. Dont hesitate.AGive back.BBe positive.CFix them and find peace.DDo more of what makes you happy.ELove yourself fully in order to love others fully.FEverything we put out into the world comes back to us.GIn order to conquer and overcome, it must
37、 be acknowledged.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。The happy new mother asked eagerly to see her baby. However, when she looked at his tiny face, she was _21_. The baby had been born without _22_Fortunately, time _23_ that the babys
38、hearing was perfect except his ruined appearance. He grew up, _24_ if there were not his misfortune. As a favorite with his classmates, he might have been class president, _25_ the misfortune. He developed a talent for literature and music. His parents _26_hoped that he had a perfect life.One day, h
39、is father spoke with the doctor, “Could _27_ be done？”“I believe I could _28_ a pair of outer ears _29_ they could be accessible.” The doctor decided. Therefore the _30_ began for a person who would make such a sacrifice.Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “Youre going to the _31
40、_， son. We have someone who will _32_ the ears you need. But the identity of the donor is a secret.”The operation was a brilliant _33_， and a new person turned up. His talents blossomed into genius. Later, he married and entered the Diplomatic Service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the
41、ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do _34_ for him or her.” “I do not believe you could，” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not _35_.not yet.”The secret was _36_ for years, but the day did come. He stood with his father beside his mothers casket(棺材). Slowly, _37_， the father
42、 reached out his hand and raised the thick, reddishbrown _38_ to find that the mother had no outer ears.“Mother said she was _39_ she never had her hair cut，” his father whispered, “and nobody ever thought Mother less _40_， did they？”21. A. angryBembarrassedC. shocked Dcurious22A. eyes BfeetC.
43、 fingers Dears23A. proved BlastedC. flew Dignored24A. tall BhandsomeC. short Dbadlooking25A. with Bin spite ofC. for Dbut for26A. still BhardlyC. almost Dever27A. somebody BeverythingC. nobody Dnothing28A. operate BdestroyC. transplant Drepair29A. if BwhileC. although Dsince30A. experiment BsearchC.
44、 analysis Doperation31A. school BlibraryC. hospital Dbedroom32A. donate BrepairC. make Dsell33A. failure BsuccessC. honor Ddamage34A. harm BenoughC. bad Dgood35A. signed BrealizedC. understood Dallowed36A. changed BdiscussedC. spread Dkept37A. carelessly BgentlyC. excitedly Dgradually38A. skirt Bhan
45、dC. hair Dquilt39A. depressed BworriedC. glad Dregretful40A. beautiful BuglyC. respectable DFashionable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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Lions, tigers and other animals are staying awake at night 41._(avoid) human beings, a new study finds.Scientists have known that human
46、 activities can lead to changes in nature. Many animals may move around less or travel to far places to keep away 42._ people. By being awake at night, animals can also be on guard against possible enemies and spend less time 43._(look) for food.The latest research found even activities like farming
47、 and camping can 44._(fright) animals and cause them to become more active at night. 45._ had been studied were lions in Tanzania, tigers in Nepal and monkeys in Brazil. Researchers compared 46._(careful) how much time those animals were active at night in areas of human activities, such as hunting and farming. 47._ was human activities that caused an increase of about 20 percent i
