广西南宁市2020届高三第二次适应性测试英语试题（附答案+全解全析）.doc

1、 南宁市 2020 届高中毕业班第二次适应性测试 英语试题 第卷（选择题，共 100分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 回答听力部分时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转 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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 9.15

2、. 答案：C 1. When will the plane take off? A. At 6:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 6:30. 2. What are they going to do next? A. Get on a train. B. Drink in a cafe. C. Watch a football game. 3. How much will the man pay for the tickets? A. $10. B. $20. C. $30. 4. What do we know about Lilys hair now? A. It is shor

3、t. B. It is long. C. It is dark. 5. Where are the speakers? A. In the womans office. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.

4、 What will the man do on Saturday? A. Watch a game. B. Read a book. C. Enjoy a concert. 7. Where will the woman go on Sunday? A. To the mans house. B. To a hospital. C. To a park. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10题。 8. Whats the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife . B. Colleagues . C. Customer

5、and waitress . 9. What kind of noodles does the man want? A. Beef noodles. B. Pork noodles. C. Egg noodles. 10. What does the man choose for dessert? A. Apple pie. B. Ice cream. C. Chocolate pudding. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is the weather like in Florida? A. Rainy. B. Changeable. C. Cold. 1

6、2. Where did the woman spend her vacation? A. On the beach . B. In the mountains. C. In the forests. 13. What did the woman enjoy about her vacation? A. The beautiful night sky. B. The comfortable weather. C. The fresh and clean air. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16题。 14. What is the woman favorite subject”? A.

7、 Art. B. History. C. Spanish. 15. What is the woman planning to do after leaving school? A. Work as a journalist. B. Take a gap year. C. Start university. 16. Why does the woman want to go to Italy and learn Italian? A. Because its her dream. B. Because its practical. C. Because she wants to work. 听

8、第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20题。 17 What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Annas sports life. B. Annas work as a TV presenter. C. Annas interest in ballet. 18. When did Anna become interested in ice-skating? A. In her university. B. In her early teens. C. At the age of 25. 19. What was Anna problem when

9、 she was young? A. She didnt believe in the judges. B. Her technique was not as good as others. C. She was not confident enough in her ability. 20. How does Anna feel about her retirement from ice-skating now? A. Glad. B. Regretful. C. Anxious. 第二部分 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

10、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 该选项涂黑。 A Los Angeles is a relatively new and spreading city, which means theres a big canvas (画布) for architects of many styles to put their 3D stamps on the city. For architecture fans, here are some must-see spots. Watts Towers Designed and constructed by I

11、talian-born Simon Rodia over the course of three decades, the 17 towersthe tallest is 100 feet highconsist of metal and found objects such as broken glass, pottery chips (陶器碎片), seashells, etc. You can take a guided tour of this place, learning about the history of this attractive project. 1727 E. 1

12、07th St., LA. Getty Center Architect Richard Meiers shining city on a hill took 16,000 tons of marble to build but today its a wonder, housing the Gettys main art collection and offering unbelievable views of Los Angeles. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA. Sturges House Frank Lloyd Wright designed nine diff

13、erent structures throughout Southern California. This was Wrights first turn away from the textile (纺织) block buildings hed been designing in California and toward stressing natural factors of the structure to mix with the natural surroundings. 449 N. Skyewiay Rd., LA. Walt Disney Concert Hall Frank

14、 Gehry has lived in Los Angele s for decade s and hi s world has been se en throughout the city. This one, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, is his most luxurious (奢侈的) building in Southern California. You need not sit through a symphony performance to get a glance at the interior(内饰). The concert hall

15、offers free self-guided audio tours recorded by actor John Litligow. 111 S. Grand Ave., LA. 1. Where should you go to visit Watts Towers? A. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA. B. 1727 E. 107th St., LA. C. 449 N. S kyewiay Rd., LA. D. 111 S. Grand Ave., LA. 2. What is special about Sturges House? A. It is ma

16、de up of 9 structures. B. It is a textile block building. C. It fits in well with its environment. D. It is a luxurious building. 3. Who designed Walt Disney Concert Hall? A. Simon Rodia. B. Richard Meier. C. John Lithgow. D. Frank Gehry. B I used to be the most determined resolution-maker. Even as

17、a child, I was always goal-centered and loved the feeling of accomplishing things, and every January 1st, I would sit down and write out my resolutions (目标) for the upcoming year. And what resolutions they were! I always picked big goals, like: In the New Year, I will lose 50 pounds! And run a marat

18、hon! And study scripture (圣经) every day! The problem? Id start out strong, but by February or March, Id be out of willpower and Id slide quietly back into my old habits. Every winter, Id feel guilty and ashamed, looking back at all of the amazing things. I think one of my biggest problems with New Y

19、ears resolutions was wanting to “dream big” but not having the skills and ability to do those things. Now I take the opposite approach Im all about the little goals. First, little goals are easy to set. Instead of saying Im going to run a marathon, Ive decided Im going to run 20 minutes three days a

20、 week. Second, little goals are easier to accomplish. Every time I check one of my mini goals off my list, I feel a burst of pride and accomplishment. Its a great feeling, and I dont have to wait until the end of the year to enjoy it! The other great thing about making small goals instead of resolut

21、ions is that you can build small goals on top of each other, adding the achievements together. For instance, recently I decided to make sure I ate five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. After a few months, this became a solid habit. 4. Why did the author feel guilty and ashamed? A. Because sh

22、e picked big goals as her resolutions. B. Because she failed to accomplish her resolutions. C. Because she was looking back at the amazing things. D. Because she loved the feeling of accomplishing things. 5. How did she change her new years resolutions? A. She put all of her goals together. B. She c

23、hecked mini goals off her list. C. She set small goals instead of big ones. D. She didnt make resolutions any more. 6. What did the author want to say in the last paragraph? A. Small goals are easy to set. B. Making resolutions is not reasonable. C. Eating fruits and vegetable is a good habit. D. Sm

24、all goal can contribute to big achievements. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Setting Small Goals Not Big Ones B. Combining Big and Small Goals C. Making New Years Resolutions D. Setting and Achieving My Goals C Researchers have found, for the first time plants letting out sounds whe

25、n they are stressed. According to a study a team of scientists recorded tomato and tobacco (烟草) plants producing sound frequencies which humans cannot hear in stressful situationssuch as when they experienced a lack of water or their stems (茎) were cut. Previous research has shown that plants respon

26、d to stress by producing several visual and chemical signals. For example, stressed plants may differ in color and shape compared to unstressed plants. Meanwhile, some are also known to let out things in response to drought (干旱) or being eaten. The latest study, meanwhile, is the first to identify p

27、lants making sounds which can be detected over a distance. The team detected the tomato plants made 35 sounds an hour on average when they were exposed to drought conditions, while the tobacco plants produced 11. When the stems of the plants were cut, the tomato plants made 25 sounds an hour on aver

28、age and the tobacco plants produced 15. As a comparison, unstressed plants made less than one sound per hour on average, according to the study. The team say that while they only tested tomato and tobacco, its possible that other plants could also produce sounds, adding that the latest findings coul

29、d have an influence on agriculture. “Plant sound production could offer a new way for monitoring crops water statea question of key importance in agriculture”, the authors wrote in the study more precise irrigation can save up to 50 percent of the water cost and increase the production. “In times wh

30、en more and more areas are exposed to drought due to climate change, while human population and consumption keep increasing, effective water use becomes even more important for food security”, they said “Our results, showing the ability to distinguish between drought-stressed and control plants on t

31、he basis of plant sounds, open a new direction in the field of precision agriculture.” 8. Which of the following best describes plants response to stress in the study? A. Sing. B. Laugh. C. Cry. D. Sigh. 9. What can we know from the first 3 paragraphs? A. Humans can hear the sound produced by plants

32、. B. Stressed and unstressed plants look the same. C. Plants in stressful situations make the fewest sounds. D. Stressed tomato plants make more sounds than tobacco. 10. How can the study help agriculture? A. Lower the cost. B. Better the quality. C. Monitor climate change. D. Control the pests. 11.

33、 In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Science. B. Health. C. Education. D. Culture. D It is believed that around half the US adult population will be obese (肥胖的) by 2030, while one in four will fall into the severely obese category. This is according to a new study led by the Har

34、vard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which found that levels of obesity are increasing in every state. Indeed the predictions show that levels of severe obesity could be higher than 25 percent in half of states. “Especially striking was our finding that among adults with very low income (less tha

35、n $20,000 per year), severe obesity is predicted to be the most common in 44 statesalmost everywhere in the US,” a researcher said. The research was carried out to inform state policymakersand perhaps help change the tendency. The study authors say the best form of attack is prevention. Limiting int

36、ake of sugar is stressed as one of the most effective and cost-effective methods for reducing obesity levels, and a tax likely to save more money than it costs. Sugar (and the sugar industry) has come under fire for its role in promoting obesity. Indeed, one recent study published in September 2019

37、puts responsibility for todays obesity epidemic (流行病) firmly on the shoulders of sugar, concluding high-sugar diets during childhood in the seventies and eighties could be behind the rise. “We knew from previous work that obesity is increasing in the US, and that some states and demographic groups (

38、人群) are at higher risk, but we were surprised that even the states with the lowest obesity will be above 35 percent in 2030a level currently considered high, a researcher told Newsweek. What is clear is that we will not be able to treat our way out of this epidemicachieving and keeping weight loss i

39、s difficultso prevention efforts will be key to making progress in this area.” 12. Whats the most surprising finding in the study? A. Over 25% of people will be seriously obese. B. Levels of obesity are increasing in every state. C. poor adults are more likely to be severely obese. D. Half of the US

40、 adults will be overweight by 2030. 13. What is the best way to solve the problem according to the passage? A. To reduce the tax. B. To limit intake of sugar. C. To reduce obesity level. D. To inform policymakers. 14. What does the underlined word “fire” actually refer to in paragraph 4? A. Blame fr

41、om researchers. B. Rapid chemical change. C. Current obesity epidemic. D. High-sugar diets. 15. Whats the main idea of the last two paragraphs? A. Obesity is increasing everywhere in the US. B. All states in America are at the same level of obesity. C. Maintaining weight loss is a good way to deal w

42、ith obesity. D. Diets with less sugar are vital to preventing the problem of obesity. 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。 Criticism (批评) is harmful to healthy relationships. Its okay to express disappointment if someone is behaving in a way that hurts you. _16_ The f

43、ollowing are some ways to catch criticism before it begins. _17_ Before you criticize, pause and consider whether you really need to say anything at all. If someone did something to get on your nerves, would you really need to point it out? Sometimes, its best to let small rudeness go Take a few dee

44、p breaths and leave the room instead of criticizing. Be realistic. Critical people often have very high expectations of those around them. Your tendency to criticize may come from expecting too much from others. Sometimes you may find yourself consistently annoyed or disappointed with others. _18_ S

45、eparate the individual from their actions. Critical people often focus on the negative aspects of a situation or a person, failing to see good qualities alongside negative ones. If you find yourself making assumptions about a persons character, stop yourself. _19_ We all behave poorly sometimes, but

46、 a single action is not a reflection of character. Focus on positives. Oftentimes, being critical results from how youre choosing to see a situation. _20_ However, the vast majority of people have good qualities that outweigh the bad ones. Try to focus on a persons positive qualities over their nega

47、tive ones. A. Never criticize others. B. Think before you speak. C Everyone has drawbacks and imperfections. D. It may be a good idea to adjust your expectations. E. We should focus on other peoples disappointing actions. F. Try to separate a disappointing action from the person doing the action. G.

48、 Being overly critical, however, can cause tension in a relationship over time. 第三部分 英语知识运用 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四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。 “There are two kinds of people in the worldpeople who love Peking Opera and people who dont know they love Peking Opera yet,” sa

49、id Wang Peiyu in the opening section of her latest 12-episode (集) online _21_. “My job is to let the _22_ know about Peking Opera and then fall in love with it.” The weekly talk show sees Wang, who is one of the _23_ Peking Opera artists in China, explain the traditional art form as well as _24_ its appeal. With a( an) _25_ of various art forms, including singing, dancing, and martial arts (武术), Peking Opera, has a long history _26_ back to the 19th century. In 2010