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1、20202020 年高考模拟英语试题年高考模拟英语试题AUrban Transportation in CanadaPublic transportation&Transit passesAll cities and most major towns in Canada have a public transportation system with one ormore modes of transportation(bus，subway,train,etc.).The bus is the most common form ofurban transportation in Canada.
2、To use public transportation,you must purchase a ticket or atransit pass.Transit passes allow you unlimited use of public transportation for a specific period(one month or more).They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use publictransportation often.Transportation for people
3、with disabilitiesPublic transportation often has features to assist people with disabilities.In many cities andtowns,there are also transportation services available specifically for people with limited mobility,such as specially equipped buses.You can find out about these services in the same way y
4、ouwould learn more about other public transportation options.Etiquette on public transportationWhen taking public transportation such as a bus or train,it is important to understand theunspoken rules of conduct in the shared space.Here are a few things to note:Be polite and respectful to others arou
5、nd you.For example,maintain an appropriatenoise level when talking or making a phone call.If you are carrying a backpack or a large shoulder bag in a crowded public transit vehicle,keep it close to you,preferably at your feet to avoid hitting people with it as you walk by.Avoid pushing or touching o
6、thers in order to make more room for yourself.Sometimespublic transit can become very crowded,but it is important to keep calm and give othersappropriate personal space.Have your proof of payment accessible in case you are asked to show it.21.What is the advantage of using transit passes over buying
7、 tickets?A.Safer trips.B.Longer service hours.C.Lower costs.D.More use of transport.22.How does the transportation system help people with disabilities?A.By running special transport services.B.By offering fewer transportation options.C.By limiting their mobility on city buses.D.By providing free ri
8、des in towns and cities.23.What is considered impolite on public transportation?A.Lowering your speaking voice.B.Placing backpacks at your feet.C.Staying close to other passengers.D.Having your proof of payment at hand.BToday we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark,cold wint
9、er months.Spring!We often describe“spring”as a time of rebirth,renewal and awakening.Many trees areblossoming and early flowers are pushing through the earth.Things are coming to life!But the word“spring”is not just a season.It is also a verb that means something going onor coming out quickly.When y
10、ou put“spring”and“life”together,you will get“spring to life”.This expression means something suddenly becomes very active or perhaps seems more alive!You may“spring to life”after hearing that a distant friend will be visiting you.Or maybe yourfavorite soccer team finally“sprang to life”in the second
11、 half,played well and won the match.Now,besides being a season and a verb the noun“spring”refers to a metal coil(线圈)thatis wound tightly.When the coil unwinds,it often jumps.So,we often say a person“has a springin his step”if he is lively and active.He might even appear to jump,or bounce a little wh
12、en hewalks.There is another way we use“spring”as a description.In the case of a“spring chicken”,“spring”means young.However,“spring chicken”is also an informal,humorous way to referto someone who isnt young at all.So,we use this expression in the negative form,as in“nospring chicken”.For example,let
13、 s say you know an 85-year-old man who decides to run amarathon,even though he has never exercised before.You could say,“Thats amazing!After all,hes no spring chicken.”But be careful when using this expression.It could be a little disrespectful.Let s say yourboss shows you a picture of his wife,and
14、you say,“Wow,shes no spring chicken.”Thatresponse would be disrespectful and a bad career move.24.What does“spring”mean in the expression“spring to life”?A.The season after winter.B.Being young and healthy.C.A tightly wound metal coil.D.To occur or appear quickly.25.What is the passage mainly about?
15、A、The origin of the word“spring”B.The meaning of the season“spring”.C.Some expressions with the word“spring”.D.Some characteristics of the season“spring”.26.How does someone feel when he“has a spring in his step”？A.AngryB.SurprisedC.HappyFrightened27.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?D.A.
16、Being young is a great advantage in career development.B.Women may feel offended when described as“no spring chicken”.C.Using“spring-related”expressions in conversations seems impolite.D.Expressions with the word“spring”are always disrespectful to others.CMore than 90 years has passed since Hollywoo
17、ds official film organization first proposedplans to build its own museum.Those plans are finally becoming a reality,with the AcademyMuseum of Motion Pictures set to open in 2019.The project is underway at the site of a historic Los Angeles department store built in 1939.Museum officials say visitor
18、s will be able to“experience the magic of cinema”by learning aboutall parts of the film-making process.Film historian Kerry Brougher has been named directors of the museum.Brougher says themuseum will include 12 million photographs and 80,000 screenplays as well as props(道具),costumes and other objec
19、ts from famous films.The Academy Museum will also feature Oscarstatuettes(小雕像)donated by actors who won the awards.Brougher says the museum is designed to make visitors feel like they are in a movie,too,with many interactive experiences.“You won t necessarily know what s coming next,”he adds.“You ll
20、 be in environments sometimes that make you feel like you ve gone back to the past andthat youre in the area that youre actually exploring.”He adds that visitors may even get thechance to walk down a red carpet and accept their own Academy Award.Currently,Hollywood only has a few possibilities for v
21、isitors.They can go along the Walk ofFame and visit movie studios or see the Dolby Theater,where the Oscars are presented.Butbeyond these,movie fans have limited possibilities.Eric Garcetti,the mayor of Los Angeles says the Academy Museum will provide visitors thechance to experience many different
22、parts of the film industry all in one place.Garcetti notes themuseum will also serve the hundreds of thousands of local people working in film-relatedbusinesses.He says they,too,will finally be able to visit a place that celebrates their ownHollywood movie industry.28.When was the idea of building a
23、 museum in Hollywood first put forward?A.In the 1920s.B.In 1939.C.In the 1990s.D.In2019.29.What can we learn from Broughers words?A.Photos of visitors will be put on display.B.Settings in the museum will feel quite realC.Most visitors will be presented an award.D.Actors will donate much money to the
24、 museum.30.What is Eric Garcettis attitude towards the Academy Museum?A.Supportive.B.Critical.C.Disapproving.Cautious.31.What is the best title for the passage?A.The Film-making Process in Hollywood.B.The Film-making Process of Hollywood.C.Hollywood Making Plans of Film Museums.D.Hollywood Getting I
25、ts Own Film Museum.DD.For your next out-of-this-world vacation,you now have the option of literally going out ofthis worldbut it ll cost you$40 million.Then again,can you really put a price tag on having thetime of your life?According to a new report from Popular Mechanics,Russia is looking to build
26、 aluxury hotel in outer space.There you will wake up to a breathtaking blue planetthe earth!Thehotel is expected to be stationed on the International Space Station(ISS).While space tourism itself isnt exactly a novel idea,the notion of building a hotel out therehasnt been raised before.Really,other
27、companies are still focused on the transportation part ofthe puzzle after all,a trip to space is enough for most folks.According to Popular Mechanics,the hotel will include a luxury orbital suite with bigwindows,personal hygiene(卫生)facilities,exercise equipment,and yes,WiFi.Because if you can t shar
28、e your experience on social media,did it really even happen?Of course,the reasons behind the hotel aren t just for fun and games.Apparently,spacetourism might be able to help the Russians pay for another module to add to the internationalSpace Station.Russian space contractor RKK Energia is currentl
29、y building the first such module,which will give scientists a laboratory and power supply station from which to conduct tests.If any of this is going to happen,however,Russia is going to have to hurry.With the ISSexpected to be out of use in 2028,theres little time to build the hotel and find wealth
30、y touriststo actually buy a trip into outer space.So if youve recently come into a fortune and are interested in investing in what could bethe time of your life,ISS is calling your name.32.What do we know about the hotel from the first paragraph?A.It is quite affordable.B.It will be built in Russia.
31、C.It will offer an amazing view.D.It costs$40 million to build.33.What does the underlined phrase“the puzzle”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.An orbital suite.B.Space tourism.C.Space exploration.D.A creative idea.34.What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A.Hotel guests wont be able to see into space.B.Visit
32、ors are required to take exercise each day.C.Space travel is not possible without the Internet.D.Tourists tend to share traveling experiences online.35.The hotel will be built to provide Russian scientists withA.fun and gamesB.financial supportC.space contractorsD.more time in space第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 3
33、 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最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。How to Be Productive in a Challenging EnvironmentA lot of organizations deal with challenges like maintaining productivity and quality of work.36In this article,well share with you a few essential tips on staying focused at work.Prepar
34、e a to-do list.Half the battle is won once you prioritize(优先处理)your tasks.Make alist of what needs to be done.Plan your day throughthese lists and set realistic deadlines toaccomplish each one of them.37Schedule your work.Dont overstretch yourself with your work.38To avoid burnouts,take a walk to re
35、newyour brain,allowing it to concentrate better.Though breaks arc essential for a healthy workday,you must learn to take them with a pinch of salt.Frequent breaks can be addictive and can affectyour work.39Nowadays,being online on various social media platforms is a trend.Severalnotifications(通知)pop
36、 up every now and then,commanding your attention.If you are constantlyattending to such notifications,how are you supposed to do meaningful work?While working onan important project,put your phone on silent or switch it off.If you really want to stay updatedwith your social media accounts,you can se
37、t specialized time slots to check your phone.Cut outside noise.Until you do away with noise,you wont be able to focus.Limitingauditory distractions is crucial in increasing attention span.You can use noise-cancelingheadphones for that.40In case that doesnt solve the problem,choose remote work for ad
38、ay or two to regain your lost focus.Keep on practicing these positive habits and youll surely see a noticeable improvement inyour productivity level at work.A.Avoid distractions.B.Take regular exercise.C.Rather,split your work into parts and sub-parts.D.Changing your working environment may have une
39、xpected benefits.E.When you start prioritizing,you wont just be focused but efficient,too.F.If you still cant concentrate,move to a quieter place,such as a conference room.G.Managers are pressed to motivate their team members while boosting their productivity.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节完形填空（共 20 小题；每
40、小题 2 分，满分 40 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，答案写在答题卡上。Leslie Morissettes son,Graham,was 6 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia(白血病).Throughout Graham s(41)in the hospital,Graham connected with everyone he met,from(42)patients to younger children.“He would(43)other sick chi
41、ldren his toysor act silly to make them laugh.”Morissette said.“Graham s special spirit is what kept me going.He gave me the energy and the(44)to fight with him.”In 1997,when he was 8 years old,Graham passed away.(45)by how Graham lived his life caring about others,Morissette(46)thenonprofitGrahamta
42、sticConnectioninhishonor.Theorganizationprovidesfreetechnology-including computers,iPads,and robotsto children(47)cancer and otherserious illnesses.One of the major goal of Morissettes work is to(48)kids to their classrooms,whichreally helps them continue their(49)despite hospitalizations and days(5
43、0)fromschool.The robots“transport”children right into the classroom in real time.They can(51)the robots right from their(52)bed or home.If a child is unable to attend school,they can(53)log on to their tablet or laptop and call in to the robot.They can(54)up anddown the school paths.They can go to l
44、unch with their(55).The real magic happensbetween classes,when theyre walking down the hallway with their friends,by robot,(56)their weekend and their favorite foods and other things.It s great technology that really giveschildren the feeling of control,when their world is maybe(57)control.“Every ti
45、me I can help a child in need,I feel(58)Graham is smiling down.”Morissette said,“I believe that Grahams(59)lives on in the work that I do.And I m(60)and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”41.A.surgery42.A.elderlynaughty43.A.buy44.A.focusattention45.A.ConfusedWorried46.A.leftfounded47.A.cau
46、singpreventingB.treatmentB.sleepyB.chargeB.strengthB.DepressedB.visitedB.curingC.vacationC.deadlyC.returnC.resourceC.InspiredC.benefitedC.battlingD.restD.D.lendD.D.D.D.48.A.connect49.A.careerbusiness50.A.missedgraduated51.A.operateseparate52.A.flower53.A.hardlyluckily54.A.drive55.A.parentspatients56
47、.A.talking aboutthinking ofB.forceB.educationB.stoppedB.buildB.riverB.accidentallyB.jumpB.friendsB.putting offC.inviteC.struggleC.sufferedC.stealC.hospitalC.simplyC.climbC.doctorsC.depending onD.throwD.D.D.D.hotelD.D.walkD.D.57.A.underB.withinC.away fromD.out of58.A.even ifB.as thoughC.in caseD.soth
48、at59.A.successB.joyC.loveD.fortune60.A.angryB.sadC.carefulD.proud非选择题第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。Silk was not the only product to be transported along the Silk Road,with finely carved jade(翡翠)and medicinal herbs also being(61)(export)from Ch
49、ina.Like silk,trade in luxuryitems such as these boomed,and many merchants found instant wealth.Rather(62)traveling the entire length of the Silk Road,each merchant traded goodsalong one section of the route,(63)(buy)them in one oasis(绿洲)town and selling them inanother.The travelers and merchants al
50、so(64)(carry)many ideas,philosophies andreligions with them along the Silk Road.Of all these,Buddhism,which came from India,had thegreatest influence(65)Chinese culture.It(66)(eventual)became Chinas primaryfaith,more widespread than the original Chinese religions of Confucianism and Taoism.Silk Road