1、2020年高考英语模拟卷（3）（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：120分）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）A Terrific New TechnologiesA fashionable smart speakerThe new Amazon Echo smart spe
2、aker has the same popular feature as the original-an always listening voice assistant ready to play music and news, set timers, and use third-party apps. Only now it's actually stylish.The $120 speaker comes in different finishes, including fabric and wood.A helping hand for parents10 Suzy Snooz
3、e helps babies and kids sleep so parents can catch up on their own sleep. It's a sound machine and a nightlight. It connects with an app over wi-fi and turns into an audio monitor. If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep. It can also let early ris
4、ers know when it's OK to get out of bed. Made by Bleep Bleeps, the $249"smart nightlight"has an adorable little face.Safety for ding dongsDoorbells used to just ring, ding, and dong. But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devic
5、es.Rings $249 Video Doorbell Pro can record HD video of your front steps, even at night. It includes motion sensors and two-way audio, so you can yell "get off my lawn" from anywhere. You can also use the app to see what's going on in front of your house while you're at work or in
6、the backyard.The must-have kitchen gadgetThe Instant Pot makes food fast in one pot. The surprise kitchen hit is a combination of pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and even yogurt maker. It has sensors and settings to make cooking as safe as possible. Starting at $80, an Instant Pot can make
7、 dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.1. What can Suzy Snooze do for parents? A. Provide sunlight.B. Play with babies.C. Comfort crying babies.D. Remind parents to wake up kids. 2. What is the advantage of the Video Doorbell Pro compared with traditional doorbells?A. It can play
8、HD videos.B. It can make a sound of ding-dong.C. It can communicate with the users. D. It can take on the work of a monitor.3. Who are most probably interested in the Instant Pot?A. Those who love fast food.B. Those who enjoy cooking.C. Those who are busy working.D. Those who like going camping. &nb
9、sp; BMany people rush into the commitment of bringing home a four-legged family member, only to find out that they are not ready for a pet. This often results in the d
10、og being turned over to a shelter where it may not find another home. This can be avoided if potential pet owners take the time to figure out if they are truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.Being a responsible pet owner involves a financial commitment that goes beyond buying dog fo
11、od. There are also parasite (寄生虫) prevention, boarding costs while traveling and the cost to care for the pet should it become ill or injured. That is not to say that one must be rich in order to have a dog, but it is important to be prepared for the expenses that come with being a pet owner.Another
12、 consideration is the time commitment. An owner away from home for 14 hours every day is not an ideal situation for a dog. A potential dog owner must also consider the time it takes to care for his or her pet, the time it takes to feed, walk, play with, bathe and clean up. Also, dogs require attenti
13、on. Be prepared to spend time each day petting and playing with it.Dogs are dogs, and will act like dogs. This includes barking, digging, having accidents in the house and, possibly, destroying some of the owners prized possessions, such as furniture, shoes and cell phones. If the above would cause
14、an owner to want to get rid of the dog, then he or she is not yet ready to be a pet owner. Many wonderful pets end up in shelters simply because they acted like dogs!4. Who might be qualified to be a dog owner, according to the text? A. Jim, who has a daughter sensitive to dogs smell.
15、B. Dick, a jobless teenager who can hardly pay his rent. C. Kari, a teacher who works eight hours a day. D. Steven, a business man who travels a lot on business.5. To be a responsible dog owner you need to do all the following EXCEPT _. A. finding a shelter for it when yo
16、u are bored with it B. buying dog food and feeding it C. taking it to hospital when necessary D. spending time each day playing with it6. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph probably mean? A. Rush to adopt a dog formally. B. Decide to be a pet owne
17、r without thinking about it carefully. C. Run into a pet shelter and take one home so quickly. D. Commit to buy a dog and take it home.7. What might be the best title for the text? A. Dogs Are Dogs &nbs
18、p;B. Pets Are Family Members C. Have Time for a Dog? D. Ready for a Pet? C In
19、2012, Kim Stemple was a special education teacher and a solid performer in her age group in marathons.And then she got sick.After three years of tests and treatments, the doctors figured out she has a rare mitochondrial disease that is causing progressive mental and physical health to go worse.They
20、told her there was no cure and that this disease would take her life.Yet Stemple kept ruanning and competing in marathons.One day she was training for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Las Vegas when she became too sick to travel.The usually outgoing Stemple sunk into disappointment.But th
21、en she received a gift-it was a marathon medal given to her by a friend. Stemple bung the medal near her hospital bed and it was an instant conversation starter with doctors, nurses and anyone who came to visit. That medal pulled Stemple out of her disappointment. And that gave Stemple the id
22、ea to start We Finish Together, an organization devoted to connecting runners who wish to donate medals with those who might appreciate them. Stemple pens a hand - written note of encouragement on each of the medals she gives away-Recipients have included hospital patients,residents of homeless shel
23、ters and even doctors and nurses who care for the very ill. "This gives them a connection to someone,"says Stemple."If they receive a medal,they know soceone cares. Can a simple medal really make a difference?Joan Musarra said yes,who suffered from a serious disease.&quo
24、t;I opened my package containing my new medal and the notes of positive,warm thoughts.I was really excited,"she wrote to Stemple.It means so much to me to feel that I am not alone.”8. What can we infer about Stemple before she got too sick to exercise?A. She was doubtful,B. She was optimistic.C
25、. She was courageous.D. She was down-hearted.9. What inspired Stemple to found We Finish Together? A. Her friend's gift.B. The medals she won.C. The patients' request.D. The encouragement from doctors.10. How does Stemple's organization help people in need?A. By having chats.B. By contri
26、buting money.C. By giving out recycled medals.D. By connecting their relatives. 11.Why did Musarra write the letter to Stemple?iberilbtdenckreslesde eA.To ask for another medal.bie. bemlidoallB.To discuss about their illnesses.C.To relieve the symptoms of her illness.D.To show the medal's positi
27、ve effect on her. D You can relax if remembering everything isn't your strong suit. Recent research makes the case that being forgetful can be a strength-in
28、fact selective memory can even be a sign of stronger intelligence. Traditional research on memory has focused on the advantages of remembering everything. But looking through years of recent memory data, researchers found that the neurobiology of forgetting 10 02001U0 can be just as im
29、portant to our decision-making as what our minds choose to remember. Making intelligent decisions doesn't mean you need to have all the information at hand. It just means you need to hold onto the most valuable information. And that means clearing up space in your memory palace for the mo
30、st up-to-date information on clients and situations. Our brains do this by creating new neurons(神经元) in our hippocampus, which have the power to overwrite(重写) existing memories that are influencing our decision-making.If you want to increase the number of new neurons in our brains' learning regi
31、on, try exercising. Some aerobic exercise like jogging, power walking and swimming has been found to increase the number of neurons making important connections in our brains. When we forget the names of certain clients or details about old jobs, the brain is making a choice that these detail
32、s don't matter. Although too much forgetfulness can be a cause for concern, the occasional lost detail can be a sign of a perfectly healthy memory system. The researchers found that our brains facilitate decision-making by stopping us from focusing too much on unimportant past details. Instead,
33、the brain helps us remember the most important part of a conversation. We can get blamed for being absent-minded when we forget past events in perfect detail. These findings show us that total recall can be overvalued. Our brains are working smarter when they aim to remember the right
34、stories, not every story.12. How can we help our brains produce more neurons?A. By having deep sleep frequently.B. By practicing swimming regularly.C. By doing mental labor repeatedly.D. By learning new skills constantly. 13. Which of the following can best replace "facilitate" underlined
35、in Paragraph 5? A. Postpone. B. Repeat. C. Promote. D. Abuse.14. What conclusion can be drawn from the text?A. Memory loss is well worth noticing.B. Decisions can't be made without memories.C. We shouldn't stress total recall too much. D. Forget
36、ting is even more important than remembering.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Caution: do remember to forget. B. Why and how people choose to forget. C. Want to become smarter? Learn to forget. D. Being forgetful might mean you are smarter. 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
37、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。We spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us,and looking for that special love. Unfortunately,that's not usually how life works.To be loved,you should love and respect yourself as much as you do others. In order to love someone, you should love yourself
38、.*Stop comparing yourself to others. (16）_We all have different gifts.When you compare yourself to others for what they have, whether it is a car, a house, or a job, it makes you feel bad about yourself. Really be grateful about everything you have.Gratitude keeps your heart open to love.*Practice r
39、eceiving love.To truly love is to be able to receive it.When someone loves you, does some kind deeds to you, or says kind words, accept it. (17）_ Know that you are worthy of love. It is important to accept a gift of love by others.You give yourself a chance to learn more about yourself that yo
40、u are lovable.(18）_*(19）_Write about your experiences,good and bad.When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion. Compassion is not self-pity,but rather willingness to accept one's own pain a
41、nd regret.Stop trying to be perfect. *Stop blaming yourself for being less than perfect.(20）_Just follow all the steps above and don't let anyone's expectations of you put any pressure on you.A.Everyone on the earth is unique.B.Appreciate yourself.C.Do not feel sorry about it.D.Always do you
42、r best,but not reaching perfection is not failure.E.Allow yourself to feel the love that has come to your way.F.You give someone a joy of giving by loving you.G.Keep a diary.第二部分语言知识运用（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。 &nbs
43、p; Running for a DreamI will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the _21_my father and I had waited
44、so long for, because we had been working towards this race for three years. Dozens of familiar faces from church and school flashed across my view. They had come _22_me. I saw worry and _23_on my fathers face. Then the race began!For the first two and a half miles. I felt _24_ I had never before bee
45、n so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with controlled _25_ and a strict diet. My friends hadnt seen me in weeks, but they understood the _26_ required to make my dream a reality. As in all of my races, I didnt _27_ out in the front, I loved the pleasure of passing pe
46、ople as my strength overtook their premature speed.Then without warning, my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I _28_see the finish line. I had begun the final dash into _29_when my knees became weak and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would ma
47、ke them_30_ weight.I watched as runners rushed by me. _31_ I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed. I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the _32_left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled(爬), inch by inch，across the finish line. Voices, both _33_and familiar
48、, cheered me on. They gave me the courage to keep _34_until the very end.The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to _35_ to. I whispered, “Im so sorry, Dad, Im so sorry I _36_ you.” He looked at me, saying, “You could
49、 never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just _37_ . All that matters is that you did your best.”“But we worked so_38_. What about our dream?” He reached over for my hand and said, “Dont you know that you are my dream and it has come true?”It wasnt long before my running shoes were back on, mark
50、ing a _39_path for my journey, I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a _40_. What I realized, though, was that to him, I was the greatest prize he had ever won.21. A. dreamB.weatherC. resultD.day22. A.forB.toC.acrossD.over2
51、3. A.coldnessB.astonishmentC.excitementD.amusement24. A. proudB.greatC.nervousD.afraid25. A.programsB.studiesC.instructionsD.practices26. A.sacrificeB.potentialC.patienceD.attention27. A.lookB.moveC.startD.come28. A.shouldB.couldC.mustD.need29. A.reliefB.spiritC. pleasureD.glory30. A.giveB.feelC.hold D.add31. A.WhereB.BecauseC.If D.Although32. A.trustB.emotionC.strengthD.confidence33. A.loudB.foreignC.soft D.firm34. A.goingB.
