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1、精品资料2020年高考英语模拟试卷.高考仿真模拟练(满分120分，限时100分钟)第一部分听力(略)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)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AParis is a busy city that never sleeps. Millions of tourists move through the city streets every day. Here are some interesting activities you can try in Paris. Nighttime roll
2、erblading (轮滑)It sounds like nothing special, but rollerblading by night is a big thing in Paris. The entire movement started in 1993 by a couple of enthusiasts that loved to rollerblade their way through the city by night. Today the movement attracts thousands of adults. In fact, the group was so p
3、opular in the 1990s that the French police formed a rollerblading unit, first of its kind in the world, to guarantee the fun secure.Riding a pony (小型马)Pony rides for kids are a normal thing in Paris. You can still find them in large parks and gardens such as Parc Monceau, Luxembourg Gardens, Bois de
4、 Vincennes, and others. If you are the type of person that loves animals or you travel with children, you can spend the day in any of these parks.Cycling tours Bicycles are super popular in Paris. Millions of cyclists travel the city streets every day, which is why you can easily find plenty of bicy
5、cle tours. If you dont have a bike, you can rent one. These tours have specific themes, so you can learn about hidden streets of Paris, or the architecture, history, and culture.Wandering in Buttes ChaumontButtes Chaumont is a beautiful park built by Napoleon, who wanted to provide a beautiful setti
6、ng with fresh air for all Parisians. The entire park was built by plan and every rock, lake and island was placed with caution. As a result, it is a place where you can see many artists try to paint this astonishing beauty on a piece of canvas (画布)语篇解读本文是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了在巴黎旅游时可以尝试的一些有趣的活动。21Why did the
7、 French police form a rollerblading unit?ATo ensure the safety of rollerblading.BTo prove the popularity of rollerblading.CTo reward the enthusiasts for rollerblading.DTo show their special interest in rollerblading.解析：细节理解题。根据Nighttime rollerblading部分的“In fact, the group was so popular in the 1990s
8、 that the French police formed a rollerblading unit, first of its kind in the world, to guarantee the fun secure.”可知，法国警察成立轮滑队是为了保证轮滑活动的安全。答案：A22Which activity can you choose for a 6yearold child when traveling in Paris?ANighttime rollerblading.BRiding a pony.CCycling tours.DWandering in Buttes Chau
9、mont.解析：细节理解题。根据Riding a pony部分的“Pony rides for kids are a normal thing in Paris.”和“If you are the type of person that loves animals or you travel with children, you can spend the day in any of these parks.”可知，你可以为6岁的孩子选择骑小型马的活动。答案：B23Where can tourists see artists drawing?AIn Parc Monceau. BIn Butt
10、es Chaumont.CIn Bois de Vincennes.DIn Luxembourg Gardens.解析：细节理解题。根据Wandering in Buttes Chaumont部分的“.it is a place where you can see many artists try to paint this astonishing beauty on a piece of canvas.”可知，在Buttes Chaumont可以看到艺术家们现场作画。答案：BBPamela Simpson is 53, “not sporty” and has suffered from a
11、sthma (哮喘) all her life. Two years ago her son Jay Teale, now 10, took up BMX (自行车越野赛). “I enjoyed watching him and thought Id like to try it，” Simpson recalls. “But I didnt want to embarrass myself. I hadnt ridden for over 40 years.”Then she noticed a session for women and girls at Burgess Park BMX
12、 Track in Peckham, southeast London, where Jay Teale trained. This season Simpson raced at the London BMX series and finished third in her category.“It was the most worrying experience of my life. But it was also exhilarating，” she says cheerfully. “My son is proud of me. We now share a real love fo
13、r the sport. It has brought us closer together.”Since becoming part of the Olympic Games in 2008, the popularity of BMX has risen. A program introduced in London in 2011 by the sports development charity Access Sport has seen tracks built in several London regions, backed up with investment (投资) in
14、coaching, and the program is being rolled out to Bristol.Mavolwane Wrights children Skye and Xander are sponsored riders who have represented Great Britain in every world championship since 2014. Mavolwane Wright says she was motivated to start BMX herself out of an interest aroused by watching so m
15、uch of it. “Its an eyeopener to share your childrens interests，” she explains. “You comprehend what they go through in a much more direct way. It adds another dimension to your relationship.”It is also a highimpact sport and the risks are fairly obvious. “I totally get fear，” says Emma Budgens, 51,
16、a BMX exercise coach and cycling instructor.“Its the fear of doing something new, of getting hurt. But I say, Come and give it a try. The chance of having an accident is slim, and you can spend time on the flat to improve your confidence.”语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲了Pamela Simpson和Mavolwane Wright受孩子的影响，喜欢上了
17、自行车越野赛活动的故事。24What can we learn about Pamela Simpson from the first two paragraphs?AShe tended to be inactive.BShe performed poorly in the race.CShe used to feel awkward in public.DShe trained at Burgess Park BMX Track. 解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Pamela Simpson is 53, not sporty and has suffered from asthma a
18、ll her life.”和“I hadnt ridden for over 40 years.”可知，Pamela Simpson过去很少运动。答案：A25What does the underlined word “exhilarating” in paragraph 3 mean?AAnnoying.BConvincing.CThrilling. DChallenging.解析：词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“But it was also exhilarating.”与“It was the most worrying experience of my life.”的转折关系和“.she
19、says cheerfully.”可知，虽然参加自行车越野赛最令Pamela Simpson担心，但是也非常刺激。答案：C26What benefit did Simpson and Wright get from BMX?AMore life skills.BStronger will.CMore confidence in themselves.DBetter parentchild relationships.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“We now share a real love for the sport. It has brought us closer together
20、.”和第五段中的“You comprehend what they go through in a much more direct way. It adds another dimension to your relationship.”可知，参加自行车越野赛改善了他们与孩子的关系。答案：D27What does Emma Budgens think of BMX?ARisky but actually secure.BDemanding but open to all.CCompetitive but instructive.DPleasant but timeconsuming.解析：推
21、理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Its the fear of doing something new, of getting hurt. But I say, come and give it a try. The chance of having an accident is slim.”可知，Emma Budgens认为自行车越野赛虽然存在危险，但实际上发生事故的可能性极小。答案：ACWhile an entire month free of homework or tests may sound too good to be true, that is exactly what the s
22、tudents at Sturenskolan School in Boden, Sweden were treated to in April. Whats more, if the results of the experiment prove encouraging, starting 2019, the middle schoolers will never have to worry about afterschool work or tests, aside from the national examinations, which are compulsive for stude
23、nts across the country.The schools principal, Petronella Sirkka, who came up with the idea, said, “We are constantly receiving new reports that our children feel bad. And thats because they have a high level of stress all the time. This is our way of trying to reduce that stress.”The educator says t
24、hat while banning homework and tests sounds radical (激进的), it makes sense to give the changes in the curriculum and approaches to education. While in the past students were primarily subjected to memorizing facts, learning today is all about reflection and analysis. As a result, it is often harder f
25、or kids, especially those with little support at home, to comprehend the material by themselves.Sirkka is not the only one who believes afterschool work does not help students learn. In March 2018, another principal in Canada also decided to do away with homework. They hope parents will spend the ex
26、tra time reading to their kids. While the longterm impact of the recent decisions made by the two educators remains to be seen, the experiment has already proved successful in Finland which has done away with homework, grades, and even teaching by subjects for many years. Yet, Finnish students alway
27、s rank high in the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests especially in math and science but they have the least homework! Hopefully, it will only be a matter of time before US educators follow their lead and ban afterschool work as well!语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。瑞典一所学校在四月份取消了学生的家庭作业和考试，这是该校
28、校长Petronella Sirkka看到学生作业负担太重而提出的举措，且芬兰采取的类似做法已获成功。28The students at Sturenskolan School had no homework in April because _.Athe headmaster was experimenting with her ideaBthey needed to do some experiments during the monthCthey were busy preparing for the national examinationsDthe headmaster had to
29、 carry out the governments policy解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“The schools principal, Petronella Sirkka, who came up with the idea.”，并结合第一段的内容可知，Sturenskolan学校的学生们在四月份没有家庭作业和考试是该校校长提出的想法，故A项正确。答案：A29What makes childrens learning hard nowadays?AChildren have to do more analyzing.BThe approach to education is c
30、omplex.CChildren get no support at home and school.DThere are many more facts to memorize.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句“While in the past students were primarily subjected to memorizing facts, learning today is all about reflection and analysis. As a result, it is often harder for kids, especially those with
31、little support at home, to comprehend the material by themselves.”可知，在过去，学生主要是被要求记住事实，而如今学生需要的是反思和分析。因此，孩子们往往很难自己理解这些材料。据此可知，反思和分析让孩子们的学习更加困难。故A项正确。答案：A30What does Petronella Sirkka most likely advise parents to do?AHelp children with their homework.BFree children from afterschool housework.CSpend m
32、ore time reading to their children.DCommunicate with teachers from time to time.解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“They hope parents will spend the extra time reading to their kids.”可推知，Petronella Sirkka很可能会建议父母花些时间为他们的孩子们阅读，故C项正确。答案：C31What can we infer about the students in Finland?AThey study the hardest at scho
33、ol.BThey have a more relaxing school life.CThey enjoy great success after graduation.DThey all have a talent for math and science.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句中的“.the experiment has already proved successful in Finland which has done away with homework, grades, and even teaching by subjects for many years.”可知，
34、多年来，芬兰已经取消了家庭作业、成绩等级，甚至科目教学。据此可推知，芬兰学生的学校生活更加轻松，故B项正确。答案：BDWeather could power the next generation of smart windows. Researchers have created glass by harvesting energy from wind and precipitation (降水). The approach offers an alternative to other smart windows powered by batteries, solar panels, and
35、 even standard power outlets. “The creation represents a new kind of renewable energy source，” says Liming Dai, a nanomaterial engineer at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, who was not involved in the research.Smart glass, which changes its characteristics to block out light, has b
36、een around for decades. Common examples include glarefighting rearview (后视) car mirrors and windows that change color for energy savings and privacy. But many are expensive, and people are still looking for ecofriendly ways to power the windows. Batteries and plugin outlets arent apparently “green”，
37、 and builtin solar panels can cloud or hide parts of the glass.In experiments, the glass produced up to 130 milliwatts per square meter, enough to power a pacemaker or a smartphone while its asleep, the team reported online last month in ACS Nano. This output might suit many applications, such as be
38、ing a power source for home or office electronics, says codeveloper and scientist Zhong Wang of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Since their first project in 2012, a lightup sidewalk powered by footsteps, he and his colleagues have miniaturized their generators to create everything fr
39、om selfcleaning keyboards to sensors for security systems.But Wang and his colleagues still have more work to do before this smart glass is ready for commercialization. Now, the glass has no way to store the energy it creates. To solve this problem, Dai says, transparent supercapacitors (超级电容器) coul
40、d be placed into the glass without decreasing visibility.For now, the team wants to improve the energy efficiency of their nanogenerators. These tiny power plants can convert about 60% of the mechanical energy that they encounter into electricity. “The output power is a constant goal，” Wang says. “F
41、ree energy surrounds us, and anything can happen if you take control of it.”语篇解读本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一种能供电的智能玻璃。该玻璃可以利用风力和降水产生电能，是一种绿色环保的能源产品，但该产品仍面临诸多问题，如电能储存问题。32What is unique about the smart glass?AIt can protect privacy.BIt is more expensive.CIt is powered by weather.DIt can block out light.解析：细节理解题。根
42、据第一段第二句“Researchers have created glass by harvesting energy from wind and precipitation.”可知，这种智能玻璃的特别之处是可以利用风力和降水获取能量，故C项正确。答案：C33What is the main idea of paragraph 3?AThe research history of Zhong Wang.BThe experimental process of Zhong Wang.CThe research theory of Zhong Wangs team.DThe experimenta
43、l findings of Zhong Wangs team.解析：段落大意题。根据第三段的内容尤其是第一句“In experiments, the glass produced up to 130 milliwatts per square meter, enough to power a pacemaker or a smartphone while its asleep, the team reported online last month in ACS Nano.”可知，第三段主要说明了该团队的实验结果，故D项正确。答案：D34What is the drawback of the
44、smart glass?AIt cannot keep its produced electricity.BIt cannot suit the supercapacitors.CIt cannot power a smartphone.DIt cannot change its color according to weather.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Now, the glass has no way to store the energy it creates.”可知，目前该产品的缺陷是无法储存其产生的能量，故A项正确。答案：A35Which of the followin
45、g best explains “convert” underlined in the last paragraph?AConsume. BTransform.CWaste. DReserve.解析：词义猜测题。根据最后一段第二句“These tiny power plants can convert about 60% of the mechanical energy that they encounter into electricity.”可知，这些微型发电机可以将智能玻璃收集到的60%的机械能转化为电能。据此可推知，画线词意为“转化”，故B项正确。A项意为“消耗”，C项意为“浪费”，D
46、项意为“储备”，都与文意不符。答案：B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。Recall how you find a name in a telephone book? You dont read any more than necessary to find the name you seek. Notice that you go directly down a column of news. Maybe you use your finger to guide your eyes. This type
47、 of reading is usually called scanning. 36 In scanning, you know what you are looking for. In skimming (略读) you dont.Since you dont know exactly what you are looking for while skimming, prepare yourself by reading the title, source, author and picture. Then you question yourselfwho, what, when, wher
48、e is this likely to be mainly about? 37 Look for exact names of people, places, things, ideas, numbers and words like therefore, whenever, until, because and instead, to inform you of how and why.38 You will soon be able to detect important facts and strange vocabularies by this important step. And you even can find words that are clues to important relationships.Its a good p