1、太原市太原市 2020 年高三年级模拟英语试卷（二）年高三年级模拟英语试卷（二） （考试时间:下午 3 : 00-5 : 00） 本试卷采用闭卷、笔试形式。试卷满分本试卷采用闭卷、笔试形式。试卷满分 150分，考试时间分，考试时间 120分钟。分钟。 注意事项：注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。 2. 全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。 3.听力部分满分 30分,不计入总分,考试成绩录取时提供给高校作参考。 4. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,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,再选涂其他答案标号
2、。回答非选择题时,将答案用 0.5mm 黑色笔 迹签字笔写在 答题卡上。 5. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 选择题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到 答题卡上。 第一节（共 5小题;每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选 项。 听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅 读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C
3、. 9.15. 答案是 C。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. Ordering drinks. B. Delivering food. C. Preparing for a party. 2. Where are the two speakers? A. In a school. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hospital. 3. How will the woman get to the railway station? A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. By train. 4. Wh
4、en does the movie begin? A. At 6： 30. B. At 7： 30. C. At 8： 30. 5. Why does the woman phone the man? A. To apologize to him. B. To ask for some advice. C. To give him some help. 第二节（共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 225 分） 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A.B.C三个选项 中选出 最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后， 各小
5、题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7题。 6. When will Emily take a test? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday. 7. What will John do next? A. Go to the park. B. Finish his paper. C. Play computer games. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8至 10 题。 8. How does the woman feel about the concert? A. Noisy. B. Dull
6、. C. Messy. 9. What does the woman agree to do? A. To visit Tim. B. To have a picnic. C. To take a trip. 10. Why is Tim mentioned in the conversation? A. Because he wants to go to the movie. B. Because he is available on the weekend. C. Because he might be invited to join the picnic. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11
7、至 13 题。 11. What made the man shocked in the beginning? A. His cat was inside the house B. His cat returned home by itself. C. His friend sent the cat back home. 12.How can a cat travel over 200 miles to find its way back home? A. By using its sense of smell. B. By finding visual landmarks. C. By bu
8、ilding up maps in its head. 13. How do you like the womans words at last? A, Strange. B. Humorous. C. Threatening. 听第 9 段材料.回答第 14至 17 越。 14. Who is Rachel? A. The mans wife. B. The mans mother. C. The mans daughter. 15. What does the woman like best about London? A. The great food. B. The good peop
9、le. C. The great architecture. 16. Why does the man hesitate about his new job? A. Because he cant get a promotion. B. Because he prefers to stay where he is. C. Because he has to consider his family. 17. What does the woman advise Carl to do? A. To talk to his family. B. To adapt that place. C. To
10、figure it out himself. 听第 10段材料，回答第 18 至 20题。 18. What did Edward do when he saw the black lamb? A. He called the police to arrest his neighbor. B. He accused his neighbor of stealing the lamb. C. He apologized to his neighbor for the mistake. 19. Why did Edward get a surprise when he went outside?
11、A. Because it stopped raining. B. Because the lamb turned white. C. Because the lamb was missing. 20. What can we say about the neighbor? A. He is dishonest. B. He is intelligent. C. He is trustworthy. 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解（共两节共两节，满分满分 60分分） 第一节（共 15 小题;每小题 3分，满分 45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
12、项。 A Here are some ideas for really great gifts for graduating seniors who are heading off to college. Rocketbook Everlast What： The beauty of this notebook is that the ink is erasable with water. When finished with your notes, you can scan them into your computer with your phone* s camera. You have
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17、two hours. Who for： Everyone with a USB-powered phone, tablet or headphones. Cost： $34.99 for 8.000 mAh； $39.99 for 12,000 mAh. Find it： Amazon, com. 21. What do we know about Rocketbook Everlast? A. It uses ink mixed with water. B. It uses a camera to record notes. C. It needs to be equipped with s
18、pecial pens. D. It needs pens that can be found in any store. 22. How much will you need at most if you buy one of the four products? A. $34. B.$99. C. $ 149.99. D.S159. 23 . Where is the text most likely from? A. A book review. B. A science fiction. C. A popular magazine. D. A government report. B
19、Some psychologists say that community art art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community can make a big difference. Unlike the random graffiti （涂鸦）that many people consider an eyesore, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia,
20、 for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals（壁画）. The aim of this project is to reduce the mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues. Art also makes neighborhoods more attrac
21、tive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices and open their eyes to the world. Businesses can also be promoted by community art. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas,
22、 artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the towns cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local bus
23、inesses. Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old mill in the town of
24、 Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art. 24. What is the purpose of the community art project in Philadelphia? A. To replace random graffiti. B. To deal with the issues about menta
25、l illnesses. C. To promote dialogues about art issues. D. To encourage respect for psychologists and fine arts. 25. How does community art open people up? A. By changing people s views on prejudices. B. By giving new life to traditional murals. C. By providing a subject for conversation. D. By makin
26、g neighborhoods more attractive. 26. What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith? A. They can profit from art economically. B. They provide inexpensive courses in art. C. Theyve placed some restrictions on art. D. They borrow art from other communities. 27. What do we know about the comm
27、unity art in the UK? A. It is limited to rich communities. B. It has the support of the government. C. It started from a mill in Brierfield. D. It is paid for by the Knight Foundation. C One rainy afternoon, I was on a crosstown bus when a young woman jumped on. She had a child with her who was abou
28、t three or four years old. The bus was full, bumpy （颠簸的），and it soon got noisy, as her kid began crying he was upset that he couldnt sit next to his mother. She looked embarrassed. Then another woman, a little older, stood up and moved so that the mother and child could sit together. The mum smiled
29、as a thank-you. And then three words came out of the older womans mouth that raised the entire energy of that bus ride： “Ive been there.” Simple, undramatic, and honest. In that moment, it seemed to unite the diverse people of the city. Why? Because almost all experiences are shared human experience
30、s. Theyre universal. We forget that as we go through life, focused on our own troubles and needs which are actually less unique than we think. Sometimes painful past experiences prevent us from wanting to open up to others because we dont want to revisit our own history. But a wonderful way to honor
31、 your past hurt is to help comfort anothers current pain. When I was a little girl, we lived on donations from local families and clothing from the “ lost and found“ baskets. It was shameful for me at the time I lived in fear of being caught in a friend s cast-off item. Even when it was warmer, I re
32、fused to take off a layer in the classroom for this reason. Now I dont meet people who are in this exact situation, but I do notice when someone is struggling with financial shame or feels less than other people they meet. And Im quick to say some version of, “Ive been there.“ Can the essence of the
33、se three words help you make a small difference right now? It can be as simple as volunteering your seat, sharing some helpful advice, or even lightening the mood with a joke when you notice that someones uncomfortable because were all in this together. 28. What influence did the older womans words
34、have on the people around? A. Causing discomfort. B. Breaking long silence. C. Creating a heated debate. D. Inspiring common feelings. 29. What does the author think of personal troubles and needs? A. They are mostly shared experiences. B. They dont really matter to anyone C. They will be forgotten
35、with time. D. They are unique to each individual. 30. Why did the author refuse to take off the coat in the classroom? A. Because she had the same sweater with others. B. Because she stole the sweater from someone C. Because she liked wearing the coat in summer. D. Because she felt embarrassed weari
36、ng others clothes. 31.Whats the best title for the text? A. Painful Experiences Are No Big Deal B. The Best Way to Honor Your Past Hurt C. True Happiness Comes from Helping Others D. Three Little Words That Bring Us Together D Do Cyber Schools Make the Grade? Students in Caldwell, Idaho, can attend
37、class in their pajamas! At Vallivue Virtual Academy, courses are taught online. Students work at home with parents, who serve as learning coaches. A certified teacher oversees the students progress. The cyber school was launched as a free option for students in kindergarten through grade 8 who have
38、trouble succeeding in the districts traditional public school. Supporters of the program say that virtual learning can help students work at their own pace. If students struggle with subjects, they can take those courses online and spend more time on them. Valerie VanSelous, a teacher from Hopewell
39、Township, N.J，agrees. “Teachers, students, and parents need to accept new technology and not be afraid of it. Offering different teaching aids just might be the key to unlocking a student s potential. “ Some also believe that attending virtual school can prepare students for college and for work aft
40、er graduation. “We need to be responsible for working on our own,” says Angela Goscilo, a senior from Pound Ridge, N.Y. “We need to develop technology skills that will help us in whatever we do. Getting an early start is a good idea.“ Not everyone gives cyber schools a passing grade. however. Some e
41、ducators argue that online learning makes it hard for students to make friends. Payton Mcdonough, 13, a seventh grader from Glencoe, m., agrees. “ I dont know how I could sit at a computer all day without actually interacting with my peers and teachers,“ he says. In addition, virtual schools dont ha
42、ve enough structure. Students who take online courses can set their own schedules, which will cause problems for students who have trouble staying motivated. Many parents also feel that cyber schools put unrealistic time demands on them because they have to oversee their kids daily work. Many of the
43、m have full-time jobs. How are they going to run their childrens education, excel in their jobs, and take care of their other responsibilities at home? 32. What is the cyber school intended for? A. Reducing the time students spend online. B. Helping those who struggle in traditional schools. C. Allo
44、wing teachers to work at their own pace. D. Encouraging students to learn about technology. 33. What does the underlined sentence mean in paragraph 4? A. Not everyone approves of cyber schools. B. Not everyone has attended a cyber school. C. Not everyone has given cyber schools a test. D. Not everyo
45、ne cares about students in cyber schools. 34. How do working parents feel about overseeing their kids daily work? A. Its worthwhile. B. Its unnecessary. C. Its demanding. D. Its discouraging. 35. What is the main idea of the text? A. Students in Caldwell can attend class at home every day. B. There
46、are various arguments for and against virtual schools. C. Its important for students to learn to work in the virtual world. D. Cyber schools are better than traditional schools in many ways. 第二节（共 5小题;每小题 3 分，满分 15 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的放佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Why Do You Mishear Popular Song Lyrics （
47、歌词）？ When Lil Nas Xs “Old Town Road“ topped the charts in early 2019, it seemed like you couldnt go five minutes without hearing “Im gonna take my horse to the old town road . “ But a significant subgroup caught this instead “ Im gonna take my horse to the hotel room. 36 Weve been misunderstanding s
48、ong lyrics for decades, Elton Johns “hold me closer, Tony Danza“ er, “tiny dancer“ included。. These modem musical mishearings even have their own name： mondegreens. 37 When noise hits our eardrums, tiny hairs convert it into an electric signal, which travels through the auditory nerve to the tempora
49、l lobe （颗叶）. 38 If the sounds are clear and the terms familiar, we then “hear“ a mostly accurate translation of what someone is saying. But music can drown out lyrics, and singers can pronounce words with extra ability. The sounds in songs are often muddy and unclear. In this case, our brains struggle to find what makes sense. In that panic, our head reacts by offering up similar-sounding （but far more familiar） phrases, says Thomas Ethofer, a professor of psychotherapy in Germany. For example,
