海淀区2020届高三二模英语试题及答案.docx

1、高三年级（英语）第1页（共10页） 海淀区高三年级第二学期期末练习 2020. 6 本试卷共10页，120分。考试时长100分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题纸上，在试卷上作答 无效。 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。 第一部分：知识运用(共两节，45分) 第一节语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出 提示 词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 A During my childhood, whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my f

2、ather and I would climb the mountain near our house. Walking together, we had a lot of conversations through I I learned many valuable lessons. He always stressed to me, “You should have objectives and capacity like the mountain. ， This has 2 (large) influenced my life. 3 the mountain-climbing, we c

3、ouldnt have had enough time to spend together because my father was busy. B You have probably dreamed about 4 you would change the world, only to find that it seems impossible. However, you may have the power 5 (make) the world better with baby steps. That9s the idea behind the BA Challenge, which i

4、s a public service campaign co-initiated by Alibaba and Sina Weibo. It asks people to do something positive and then record the changes before and after. Since its first 6 (appear) on Sina Weibo on Sept. 2nd, the BA Challenge has attracted millions of viewers and participants. 7 these little things

5、may be easily ignored in our daily lives, they are well received by many viewers. C There5 s nothing better than flying to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it 8 (have) to offer. Millions of people are doing the same, and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights, fro

6、m breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities. But the problem is that too many of us 9 (visit) them at the same time, putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. Thats why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the number of

7、 tourists. There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding, to manage wear and tear on old buildings and to tidy up the mess 10 (leave) behind. 第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在 答题 纸上将该项涂黑。 高三年级（英语）第2页（共10页） How Running Helped Me Tirn My Life Around Ive ne

8、ver been an athlete. Aside from excelling at all academic disciplines at school, my main goal was to 11 PE at all costs. In my twenties, I went for an occasional yoga or Zumba class, but that was really the summary of all my athletic accomplishments. That was until the end of 2016, when I was unexpe

9、ctedly laid off. The 12 of getting a new job soon were not in my favor and 13 thoughts of not being good enough started to kick in. I was feeling quite depressed but pushed myself to go and 14 for the TCS NYC Marathon runners as the course was going through our neighborhood. However, while being the

10、re, I got phenomenal 15 from all the runners, smiling, applauding and high-fiving constantly. Not a runner myself, I thought maybe I could give running a 16 , just to try, to use my neglected gym membership and see where it 17 me. And so I tried. I went to my local gym the next morning and got on a

11、treadmill （跑步机）.I was out of breath by minute five, but I 18 down, walked for a bit and then restarted. I came back the next day, hoping to 19 a few minutes longer. By the end of two weeks, I could run for 30 minutes, which was a huge 20 . While I saw my body starting to look more toned, I also noti

12、ced my negative thoughts didnt occur that 21 And it sparked a thoughtwhat if I could set a running 22 and sign up for my first- ever race? I did and races sort of became a new hobby. In the meantime, I was able to 23 a few freelance （自由职业的）projects. They offered me a good 24 , and, most importantly,

13、 the time to work out for the big race. Also, when I was going for interviews, I started to feel very 25 in my abilities, experience and skills. I got my full-time job 26 at my dream company just a couple of weeks before the halfmarathon. Although I got an 27 from overtraining right before the race,

14、 I still went for it and still finished within my 28 time. I still have a long running 29 ahead of meId love to work on my speed, my technique and I dream of running a marathon outside of the US. Running gives me 30 that I can do anything I set my mind to. 11. A. attend B. avoid C. pursue D. postpon

15、e 12. A. options B plans C. hopes D odds 13. A. dark B. deep C. critical D. random 14. A. caU B. look C. cheer D. stand 15. A. sympathy B. pleasure C. luck D. energy 16. A. lift B. shot C. break D. choice 17. A. meets B. leaves C. takes D. drops 18. A. came B. fell C. went D. slowed 19. A. last B. w

16、alk C. rest D. function 20. A. credit B. impact C. success D. opportunity 21. A. readily B. frequently C. normally D. occasionally 22. A. goal B. limit C. record D. standard 23. A. create B. secure C. approve D. continue 高三年级（英语）第3页（共10页） 24. A. service B. position C. future D. income 25. A. absorbe

17、d B. interested C. confident D. confused 26. A. offer B. permit C. schedule D. application 27. A. award B. honor C. injury D. issue 28. A. appointed B. expected C. original D. spare 29. A. show B. route C. distance D. journey 30. A. faith B. consideration C. evidence D. guidance 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第

18、一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该 项涂 黑。 A You may have seen the term ubullet journal“ floating around online, but what exactly is a bullet journal? This article will highlight the uses for a bullet journal and why theyre great for people who wish to be more organized. Wh

19、at is a bullet journal? A bullet journal is a planner system which allows you to plan for the future, track the past and keep your life organized with lists separated by bullet points. It is a place for you to create clear, yet simple to-do lists and a place to keep a note of your life goals and asp

20、irations. What does it help with? A bullet journal is perfect for people who like writing lists to keep themselves organized. Theyre great for doing as a hobby and you can get creative with the way you present your lists. They9re also perfect for people who constantly write down to-do lists or make

21、hand-written notes. Why is it important? A bullet journal is important because we all feel better when our life is organized. Organization can reduce stress and make you happier. Having your life in order, you will know exacdy what you have to do every day so that you can remember all of your life g

22、oals. How to create a bullet journal? The instructions will help you embark on your bullet journal. Step 1. Find or buy a blank notebook Any notebook with blank pages will do because if you are someone who is creative and artistic, you can decorate the notebook any way you like. Step 2. Find or buy

23、pens Its best to start off simple and choose a pen that you find easy to use and that you would feel comfortable writing with every day. 高三年级（英语）第4页（共10页） Step 3. Monthlies In this section, you can put a list of important dates for that particular month. Step 4. Dailies and Weeklies Put all of your

24、daily or weekly tasks in this section so that you dont forget anything that you have to do during that day or week. Step 5. Life Goals Keep a life goals section. This can include different collections of goals, such as career, relationships, places you wish to visit and so on. Now start your bullet

25、journal! Bullet journals are intended for those who hope to . A. keep life in order B. lead a relaxing life C. highlight their progress D. reduce their workload Keeping bullet journals helps people . A. develop artistic taste B. get rid of stress C. build a better mood D. give up a hobby Which of th

26、e following is most likely to be included in a bullet journal? B. Appointments with a dentist. D. Passwords to your computer. B Stuttering （口 吃）has nothing to do with intelligence. I know this because I stutter. If it takes me a while longer to say a word, its not because I cant remember the word; i

27、ts because the neural G申经的） pathway that transforms words in my head into sounds in my mouth is wired differently. And differences, of course, are the best way to get negative attention in our society. Taking extra time to get my words out can surely be frustrating, but thats nothing compared to the

28、 misery of dealing with peoples reactions. Almost all children who stutter are discouraged from speaking in one way or another. Its usually not as direct as someone walking up to them and saying, “Hey, stuttering kid! Keep your mouth shut!” But when your voice causes adults and peers to snicker （窃笑）

29、or roll their eyes, its pretty discouraging. Growing up, I learned to avoid speaking whenever possible. I hated what came out of my mouth, full of awkward breaks and pauses. I figured whatever future I had, it probably involved a vow of silence. Today Fm a touring author and comedian. It took me 30-

30、something years to get over stuttering. Did I stop stuttering? No! I couldnt stop if I wanted to. But I stopped wanting to stop. Instead of wasting all my time and energy trying to meet unattainable standards, I learned that its OK to stutter. And I learned by example. I attended the National Stutte

31、ring Association conference and met all kinds of people who stutterpeople who didnt hate themselves, who didnt silence themselves. They stuttered, and they were OK with it! I remember watching them and thinking, “Thats who I want to be!“ Theres a popular saying in comedy: “Your weakness is your stre

32、ngth.“ When I first entered my local 32. 33. A. Weekly expenses. C. Weather forecasts. 高三年级（英语）第5页（共10页） open-mic scene, I was quickly met with some “smart“ guys looking to score a cheap laugh at my expense. I remember introducing myself to one comedian and stuttering on my name, as I usually do. Ea

33、ger to demonstrate his smartness, he replied, “Is that Nina with five Ns?“ “No,“ I said, “its Nina with two Ns!“ Just like that, I had created a joke as the result of someone making fiin of my stutter. To this day, whenever I need inspiration for a new joke, I just think about all the ridiculous com

34、ments I get from non-stuttering people. Its a comedy gold mine! 34. It takes the author longer to say a word because she has . A. a comparatively low IQ B. trouble in organizing ideas C. a relatively small brain D. problems in her neural system 35. What annoys the author most about her stuttering is

35、 . A. the unfriendly reactions of others B. the difficulty in memorising words C. her unpromising future as a stutterer D. her embarrassing pauses during talks 36. The author got over stuttering by . A. adjusting her attitude towards it B. getting help from non-stutterers C. telling herself constant

36、ly to stop it D. silencing herself whenever possible 37. Paragraph 5 is mainly about the author5s . A. success as a comedian B , respect for other comedians C. resistance to others5 strength D. acceptance of her imperfection C The ancient tale of the Country Mouse and the Town Mouse was only the fir

37、st to emphasize rural folks supposed simplicity when compared with more sophisticated urbanites. However, neuro-scientists . announce that, in fact, it is city living that can dull the wits. The new study led by Dr. Spiers at Nantes University describes how they used a dataset from 4 million people

38、of a computer game, which tests navigating skills by asking players to memorise a map showing the location of checkpoints and then measuring how well players can find them, guided only by their mental map. Dr. Spiers and his colleagues examined the 4 million people from 38 countries, and found that

39、the strongest indicator of a high score was a players ageolder people performed relatively poorly, which agrees with what researchers know about age-related cognitive decline. But the benefit of rural living was strong enough to offset some of that. Data showed that a 70-year-old who grew up in the

40、countryside had the navigational abilities of an average 60-year-old across the dataset. There is a huge gap between the navigation skills of rural and city people, and the researchers think they know why. Dr. Spiers says that the brains navigational abilities probably weaken in the less challenging

41、 city 高三年级（英语）第6页（共10页） environment because they are not being used as much. Although cities may appear more elaborate, they also feature more clues to help residents find their way, such as numbered streets. In the countryside, however, one field tends to look much the same as another, so there are

42、 fewer external landmarks to help guide the way. Neuroscientists already know that living and working in more complex environments can influence the function and structure of the brain. Brain scans of London taxi drivers, who have gained an encyclopedic memory of the city5 s streets, show that they

43、tend to have an enlarged hippocampusa region of the brain acting as a neural GPS, sensing position and path on an internal map of the environment. The harmful effect of city living on navigation is probably most serious in people under 1618, Dr. Spiers says, because their still-developing brains res

44、pond and change the most according to external stimuli. And while people who live in cities with young children should not be alarmed, the study does raise some interesting ideas for urban planners: keep their city designs not so simple perhaps. And for everyone else, it might be an idea to turn off

45、 maps on the phone. 38. The study led by Dr. Spiers shows that . A. the seniors score higher at computer games B. rural life benefits peoples sense of direction C. participants are better at finding ways in cities D. the young remember checkpoints better in maps 39. The underlined word uoffset，in Pa

46、ra. 2 most probably means . A. achieve B. confirm C. reduce D. replace 40. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To introduce a new way of driver training. B. To expose the drawbacks of living in the urban area. C. To show the contrast between lives in the country and city. D. To present environmen

47、ts* impact on ones ability to locate places. 41. What is the best tide for the passage? A. Lost in the City B. Brain Weakened in Cities C. Navigating to the Countryside D. The Negative Effects of City Living D Communities across the world are starting to ban facial recognition technologies. The effo

48、rts are well intentioned, but banning facial recognition is the wrong way to fight against modem surveillance （监 视）.Generally, modem mass surveillance has three broad components: identification, correlation and discrimination. Facial recognition is a technology that can be used to identify people wi

49、thout their consent. Once we are identified, the data about who we are and what we are doing can be correlated with other data. This might be movement data, which can be used to “follow” us as we move throughout our day. It can be purchasing data, 高三年级（英语）第7页（共10页） Internet browsing data, or data about who we talk to via email or text. It might be data about our income, ethnicity, lifestyle, profession and interests. There is an entire industry of data brokers who make a living by selling our data without our consent. Its not just that they know who we