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1、20202020 届揭阳市第三中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析届揭阳市第三中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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A AIf you truly want to live,you need to get out and see the world.Traveling and living different adventures maybecome your favor
2、ite lifestyle.Here is a brief introduction about the top three destinations to visit in the world.ParisFirst on the list is Paris,France.For some people,this shouldnt be a surprise.For others,they might consider Parisoverrated as it has a reputation for being dirty.Any major city in the world might
3、be thought to be dirty by anyonenot living in a city.It comes with the territory.The reason Paris is at the top of this list is not because of its famousattractions but because of its charm.You can spend the day walking around cobblestone streets and enjoy elegantcafes and high-end shopping.When you
4、 finish satisfying your appetite,you can relax on the banks of the SeineRiver.Glacier National ParkGlacier National Park comes in second on the list.It is located in Montana,America.It will be well worth the effortthanks to snow-capped mountains,crystal blue lakes,seventy miles of hiking trails,and
5、thirteen camping areas.Ifyou visit during the summer,you can go swimming or white-water rafting.If you visit during the winter,you can goskiing or snowshoeing.But the real allure(诱惑力)and what you will always remember is the breathtakingscenery and fresh mountain air.Bora BoraThe reason Bora Bora is
6、the third on this list is that its expensive,which could limit your other travel plans.If youdo make it to this small island paradise,you will find peaceful beaches,jungles,luxury accommodations,turquoisewater,and some of the friendliest people you have ever met.Other vacation destinations that shou
7、ld be on your list if youre living the adventurous lifestyle include London,the South Island of New Zealand,Maui,Tahiti,Tokyo,Barcelona and New York City.1.Tourists can _ to appreciate the charm of Paris.A.enjoy crystal blue lakesB.visit its famous attractionsC.take a walk around cobblestone streets
8、D.meet the friendliest people you have ever met2.Which of the following points in Glacier National Park will really attract tourists?A.peaceful beaches.B.White-water rafting.C.Snow-capped mountains.D.Fresh mountain air.3.Whats the purpose of this passage?A.to introduce the top three destinations.B.t
9、o compare the top three destinations.C.to encourage people to live an adventurous lifestyle.D.to analyze the good and bad points of the three destinationsBJanet Fein,aged 84,received her bachelors degree from the University last week,having waited a long timefor her chance to reach that goal.Growing
10、 up in the Bronx area ofNew York City,Fein worked at a dress manufacturer after graduating early atthe age of 16.After getting married,she spent 18 years staying home with her children.She held several jobsthrough her life,including 20 years as a secretary at a hospital until her retirement at age 7
11、7.Fein has had a full life.But even then,she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earnedretirement.She decided to major in sociology because she felt it was“substantial.”Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universitiesin
12、 Texasand kept going to class even as her health conditions worsened.During her studies,it became necessaryfor her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen.She also developed knee problems.So,Fein tookonline classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.Sheila Rollerson,Fei
13、n scollege advisor,and Carol,the professor told the media that Fein never showed signsof giving up even with all of her difficulties.She would speak up a lot in class and it just made for a moreinteresting class.Fein has also inspired Renee Brown,one of Feins caregivers.At 53,Renee plans to begin nu
14、rsing school tofurther her career.“Renee,you can do it.If I can do it you can do it,and you will feel so good about it,”Brownremembers what Fein told her.4.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.Janet Feins growthB.Janet Feins aimC.Janet Feins job experiencesD.Janet Feins regrets5.What does the
15、 underlined phrase“substantial”in paragraph 3 refer to?A.InterestingB.ValuableC.EasyD.Affordable6.What can be learned about Fein according to the passage?A.Fein lived on little money after her retirement.B.Fein had a problem with her arms while at universities.C.The Internet played a role in Feins u
16、niversity education.D.The good health helped Fein get her bachelors degree.7.What is Janet Fein like according to the passage?A.Hardworking and humorous.B.Determined and generous.C.Positive and patient.D.Inspiring and perseverant.CLarry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time,i
17、t was different.He decided to takehis daughter along with him.She was only ten years old.This would be her first trip with her father on what hehad always been famous for.Larry first began diving when he was his daughters age.Similarly,his father had taken him along on one ofhis expeditions.Since th
18、en,he had never looked back.Larry started out by renting diving suits from the smalldiving shop just along the shore.He had hated them.They were either too big or too small.Then,there was theinstructor.He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father.He had made anexcept
19、ion.Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similarnumber of hours on practical lessons with a guide.Children of his age were not even allowed to dive.After the first expedition,Larrys later diving adventures only got better and better.There was
20、never a dullmoment.In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back,Larry dived from boats into themiddle of the ocean.Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search.Sometimes,he was limitedto a cage underwater but that did not bother him.At least,he was still
21、able to take photographs of theunderwater creatures.Larrys first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands.There were numerous diving spots in thearea and Larry was determined to visit all of them.Fortunately for him,a man offered to take him around thedifferent spots for free.Larry di
22、dnt even know what the time was,how many spots he dived into or how manyphotographs he had taken.The diving spots afforded such a wide range of fish and sea creatures that Larry sawmore than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter.She looked as excited as he had been when he was h
23、er age.He hoped she wouldbe able to continue the family tradition.Already,she looked like she was much braver than had been then.Thiswas the key to a successful underwater expedition.8.In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A.His daughter had grown up.B.He had become a famous diver.C.Hi
24、s father would dive with him.D.His daughter would dive with him.9.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A.Larry had some special right.B.Larry liked the rented diving suits.C.Divers had to buy diving equipment.D.Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.10.What can be learned from the underlined
25、sentence?A.Larry didnt wear a watch.B.Larry was not good at math.C.Larry had a poor memory.D.Larry enjoyed the adventure.11.What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A.Become a successful diver.B.Make a good diving guide.C.Take a lot of photo underwater.D.Have longer hours of training.DA lot of us lo
26、se lifes tough battles by starting a frontal attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable usto win Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receivingan ultimatum about beinglate on the job Although there was a good reason for Sams a being lat
27、eserious illnessat homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer His supervisor was probablyalready pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speechYes，the boss wasSam entered the office at 9：35The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone washard at workSams supervisor c
28、ame up to himSuddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand“Howdo you do！”he said“Im Sam Maynard Im applyingfor a job，which，I understand，became availablejust 35 minutes agoDoes the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughterThe supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his
29、officeSamMaynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laughHumor is a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives Itcan be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying“no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do whatyou wa
30、nt without his losingfaceFor some jobs，its the only tool that can succeedIt is a way to discuss subjectsso sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrelFor example，many believe that comedians on television aredoing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum 12.Wh
31、y was Sam late for his job？A.Because he was illB.Because he got up lateC.Because he was caught in a traffic jamD.He was busy applying for a new job13.The main idea of this passage is _A.Sam Maynard saved his job with humorB.humor is important in our livesC.early bird gets the wormD.humor can solve r
32、acial discriminations14.The phrase“clamped off”in Paragraph 3 means _A tried to hold backB.tried to setC.chargedD.gave out15.Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A.Many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor B.It wasnt the first time that Sam came late
33、 for his work C.Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30D.Humor is the most effective way of solving problems 第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Helping people is the backbone of a healthy society._16_This statement is true and the foll
34、owing aresome of the major benefits of assisting other people._17_Researchers have done lots of work to prove that helping others does have a great effect on apersons happiness.Even though we usually feel the urge to compete with other people,taking time to assistothers can be very beneficial to us.
35、The key to internal joy and happiness is simply helping those in need.Build trust.When people see that you have genuine intentions of assisting them,it is likely they are going tobe very grateful._18_Helping people is also a good way to create and develop trusty relationship,particularlyif you never
36、 expect anything to be given to you in return.Improve the community.The mentality of helping people is increasing in popularity since more people haverealized that we do not need to fight for survival.A rising number of individuals now assist others without askingfor anything back.This has resulted
37、in the change in attitude and people are now more giving,more willing andalso much readier to offer assistance._19_Helping other people is important as it helps to connect many people together._20_The end result is an inspired community in general.A.Increase happiness.B.Improve mental health.C.This
38、improves the whole community and changes the atmosphere.D.It is believed that helping others is basically helping yourself.E.As a result,they see you as a caring person and begin to trust you.F.If you often help others,you will become a more responsible person.G.Those who offer help and get help com
39、e together and inspire one another.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项My grandpa was not tall.But to me,a five-year-old child,he was a giant.We would sit side by side,watchingthe sun go down behindthe g
40、as station across the busy street,a street that I was never_21_tocross_22_accompanied(陪伴)by an adult.One day we sat_23_the traffic,counting cars and trying to guess the color1 of the next one to turn thecorner.Suddenly Grandpa asked,“_24_?Yes,was my reply.How would you like to run over to the gas st
41、ation there and get_25_a bottle ofCoke?I couldnt believe my_26_.Had I heard right?Was he talking to me?On my familys modest（卑微的）income,Cokewas not a part of our diet.A few sips(小口抿)was all I had ever had,and certainly never my ownbottle.I replied shyly,Okay,already wondering how I would get across t
42、he_27_.I thought Grandpa wasgoing to go with me._28_,after he gave mea dime(硬币),he said to me,Okay,Im going tostay_29_and tell you when its safe to cross.You go over to the Coke machine,get your Coke and walkback._30_me to tell you when its safe to cross back.I was very both excited and nervous when
43、 Grandpa_31_my hand tightly.Together welooked_32_the street and down,and up again.When he told me it was safe to cross,he_33_my hand and I ran.I ran faster than I had ever run before.The street seemed_34_.Iwondered if I would_35_it to the other side.Reaching the other side,I_36_to find Grandpastill
44、standing exactly where I had left him,_37_proudly.Coke in hand,I proudly marched back out into the early evening dusk,seeing Grandpa waswaiting_38_.Stop right there!he yelled(喊).One or two cars sped by me,and once again,Grandpa yelled,Come on now,run!At last I crossed the street safely.Dont ever do
45、that_39_,he warned.One long swallow(吞，咽)of the cold Coke cooled my sweating body.I_40_felt so proud.21.A.hopedB.expectedC.daredD.allowed22.A.ifB.whenC.unlessD.whether23.A.watchingB.noticingC.seeingD.finding24.A.HappyB.FunnyC.HungryD.Thirsty25.A.youB.ourselvesC.meD.yourself26.A.eyesB.earsC.brainD.wor
46、ds27.A.CokeB.stationC.carsD.street28.A.ThoughB.HoweverC.BecauseD.Therefore29.A.homeB.hereC.inD.there30.A.Ask forB.Search forC.Wait forD.Look for31.A.tookB.shookC.heldD.put32.A.downB.backC.upD.upwards33.A.took hold ofB.let go ofC.lost hold ofD.controlled over34.A.narrowB.smoothC.longD.wide35.A.takeB.
47、makeC.haveD.see36.A.turnedB.hadC.beganD.came37.A.smilingB.singingC.cryingD.calling38.A.angrilyB.impatientlyC.carefullyD.patiently39.A.againB.onceC.aloneD.though40.A.neverB.stillC.everD.also第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Schooldistrictsacrossth
48、eUnitedStateshavereportedthenumberofstudentsfailingclasses_41._(rise)many times higher than usual numbers since the pandemic broke out.Erik Jespersen isprincipal of McNary High School,Oregon.At his school,38 percent of grades in late October werefailing,_42._(compare)with 8 percent in normal times._
49、43._(educate)see a number of reasons for the change.Students learning from home often missassignments_44._(complete).Internetavailabilityis_45._(limit)ornoteffectivelyestablished,_46._(make)it difficult to complete and upload assignments.And teachers_47._do notsee their students in person have_48._(
50、few)ways to note who is falling behind.That is especially true withmany students keeping their cameras off during online classes.The increase_49._failing grades has been seen in districts of all sizes throughout the country.Now,many schools have increased efforts to return to in-person learning.Othe