1、2020年高考英语模拟卷（8）第一部分阅读理解(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。AThe US has countless secret swimming holes throughout most states, many of which youve likely never heard of unless youre from the area.Havasu FallsThis attractive waterfall in the Grand Canyon is undoubte
2、dly a destination spot requiring a 10mile walk to the falls. You can take a guided tour to the falls, or make it on your own. The Havasu Falls is on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which means youll need to get a permit to visitthis has become increasingly difficult as more people discover this hi
3、dden place.Hamilton PoolHamilton Pool was created when an underground rivers roof fell down suddenly, exposing what is now the swimming hole and creating a 50foot waterfall that flows over the above limestone(石灰岩). Youll have to reserve beforehand to gain entry to the Hamilton Pool Preserve.Chutes a
4、nd LaddersTo get to this secret swimming hole, youll have to grasp a rope and slide down the face of a cliff for 40 feet, and then climb down about 8 feet of lava rock to the pool. Once there, however, youll be glad you have made the journey. The swimming hole is on the edge of the ocean, a natural
5、pool, you could say, with a depth that invites you to jump in without crowds of people around to watch.Homestead CraterThe Homestead Crater is hidden under a rock dome(穹顶) with an opening at the top that allows for sunlight and air. It was once only accessible by that top opening, but there is now e
6、asy access through a side path for visitors. Go for a swim in the beautiful mineral spring water.1Which of the following do you need an official written statement to visit?AHavasu Falls.BHamilton Pool.CChutes and Ladders. DHomestead Crater.2What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders?AA tour guide
7、.BAn invitation.CMore outdoor skills.DA reservation in advance.3Which of the following can best describe the four places?AThey are hidden in remote areas.BThey are shaped by limestone.CThey are created by local people.DThey are accessible through a hole.BKeeping fit often means sharing a busy pathwa
8、y with cyclists, runners and walkers, but imagine facing the task of doing it all without being able to see or hear. It is a challenge many disabled athletes face, unless someone agrees to be their eyes and ears.Newly formed group Achilles Brisbane pairs visionand hearingimpaired(视觉和听觉受损的) athletes
9、with people who would like to guide them.Jane Britt, president of Achilles Brisbane, who is visionand hearingimpaired, said，“When we go out, its much less frightening to have someone beside us that has full hearing to listen for us and tell us whats there.”Ms.Cullen and Ms.Britt meet up most Saturda
10、y mornings to take part in the free fivekilometer park run. Their partnership is built on trust, but Ms.Britt said that it took time to develop.Ms.Britt said it took an unexpected storm for her to trust Ms.Cullen completely.“There was violent rain, my glasses were broken and we were walking together
11、. I suddenly had to tell her I couldnt see anything, and I was going to have to completely trust her. From that time I knew it was going to work because she was so good about dealing with the special situation we both found ourselves in，”she said.Isabella Allen and her seeing eye dog Tatum are two n
12、ew additions to the Achilles Brisbane. Ms.Allen kept active by rowing, running and cycling but found it difficult to keep going as her vision became worse.After nearly giving up completely, she worked up the courage to ask Achilles Brisbane to find someone to share a boat with her.Ms.Allen said the
13、fear of not finding anyone to row with almost stopped her from reaching out to Achilles Brisbane.“But, they found people and matched me to them,”she said.“Its the best thing Ive ever done.”4What does Paragraph 1 try to show?AThe danger of walking on a busy road.BThe difficulty the disabled athletes
14、face.CThe exercise people do to keep fit.DThe necessity of building roads for the blind.5How does Jane Britt feel about going out alone?ARelaxed.BExcited.CWorried. DBored.6What happened in the heavy rain according to Ms.Britt?AShe developed a strong sense of teamwork.BShe led Ms. Cullen forward on t
15、he road.CShe began to rely on Ms.Cullen as her guide.DShe fell down on the ground.7What was the best thing Ms. Allen has done?AAsking Achilles Brisbane for help.BWorking in Achilles Brisbane.CExercising nonstop.DMeeting Tatum.CPlants cannot run or hide, so they need other strategies to avoid being e
16、aten. Some curl up their leaves; others produce chemicals to make themselves taste bad if they sense animals drooling on them, chewing them up or laying eggs on themall signals of an attack.New research now shows some flora can feel a planteating animal well before it launches an attack, letti
17、ng a plant prepare a preemptive(先发制人的) defense that even works against other pest species.When ecologist John Orrock of the University of WisconsinMadison sprayed snail slimea liquid the animals release as they slide alongonto soil, nearby tomato plants appeared to notice. They increased their
18、 levels of an enzyme(酶), which is known to prevent planteating animals.“None of the plants were ever actually attacked,” Orrock says. “We just gave them cues that suggested an attack was coming, and that was enough to cause big changes in their chemistry.”Initially Orrock found this defense wo
19、rked against snails; in the latest study, his team measured the slimy warnings impact on another potential threat. The investigators found that hungry caterpillars(毛虫), which usually eat tomato leaves greedily, had no appetite for them after the plants were exposed to snail slime and act
20、ivated their chemical resistance.“This nonspecific defense may be a strategy that benefits the plants by further improving their overall possibilities of survival,” says Orrock, who reported the results with his colleagues in March in Oecologia.The finding that a snails approach can cause a plant &n
21、bsp;response that affects a different animal made Richard Karban curious, a plant communications expert, who was not involved in the study.“It is significant that the plants are responding before being damaged and that these cues are having such farranging effects,” Karban says. The research w
22、as comprehensive, he adds, but he wonders how the tomato plants felt chemicals in snail slime that never actually touched them.“Thats the milliondollar question,” Orrock says. He hopes future research will make out the mechanisms that enable plants to sense these relatively distant cues.8John Orrock
23、 sprayed a liquid onto soil near tomato plants to _Amake them grow betterBgive them a warningCkeep planteating animals awayDinform planteating animals of danger9Why is the example of “caterpillars” mentioned in Paragraph 3?ATo introduce another animal.BTo confirm the result of the study.CTo appeal t
24、o people to protect animals.DTo analyze different resistance chemicals.10What does Richard Karban really want to know?AHow tomato plants become aware of danger.BWhat the chemicals in the snail slime are.CWhether the research is of practical value.DWhat the finding of the research is.11What can be a
25、suitable title for the text?AWatchful PlantsBGreedy AnimalsCA Snails Approach DA Defense AttackDRunning may feel like a big task for most of us. But do you know our species has evolved to run better than any other animals on this planet? Cheetahs(猎豹) are the fastest land animals in the world. But do
26、 you know that humans can leave them in the dust? At least, in the long run, thats right. When it comes to endurance, we can outrun cheetahs, wolves and even horses. So what makes humans such endurance running superstars? The secret weapon is our sweat. We have 24 million sweat glands(腺) all over ou
27、r body, which means we can run and cool ourselves at the same time. Having no fur is also a huge plus. In contrast, dogs rely on panting(喘息) to cool down, and other animals, like horses and camels, also sweat, but less effectively. As a result, they overheat faster and must slow down sooner.So, why
28、did humans get to be such great endurance runners, anyway? Some experts believe this became important around 23 million years ago, when we started hunting. Because we couldnt chase down a gazelle(瞪羚) like a cheetah, early humans learned hunting.Studies show running can lower body weight and body fat
29、. And the longer you train, the greater the benefits are. Just one year of training has been shown to reduce body weight by about 7 lbs, lower body fat by 2.7% and decrease resting heart rate by 2.7%.It may seem really hard, or even impossible to run a mile or a marathon. But in fact, you were born
30、to go on that run. We all were.12In the first paragraph, cheetahs are mentioned to _Ashow cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the worldBintroduce humans can run fastest on the planet in the long runCcontrast with wolves and even horses in one aspect of enduranceDinform running may be a big chal
31、lenge for most of us humans13Why can we humans be endurance running superstars?AWe can pant to cool down our heat like dogs.BWe can sweat effectively like horses and camels.CWe have massive sweat glands and meanwhile no fur.DWe can run and overheat fastest to cool down ourselves.14According to studi
32、es in the text, if you want to lose weight, what should you do?AEat a variety of vegetables and less fat.BWork out at the gym every day.CExercise outside as much as you like.DConduct systematic training in running.15What does the author intend to emphasize in the last paragraph?AHumans have great ru
33、nning ability by birth.BHumans can chase down animals like cheetahs.CMarathoners dont need hard training.DRunning can lower body weight and fat.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。Ways to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. The
34、re are many ways you can incorporate nature into your childrens lives, even if you live in the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parents excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. 16._. “I dont know! Lets find out toge
35、ther.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children.17_. If you have to carpool(拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the wind
36、ow. The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your childrens health and wellbeing. If you view
37、 nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. 18._， nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing(天体观察) wit
38、h a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 19._Plant a small garden. 20._. Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.ALimit electronic devices while drivingBEn
39、courage questions you dont know the answers toCIf you want to raise your healthy, wellbalanced childrenDIf you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetablesEIt will teach teamwork, pride in the community, and family togethernessFIf your child is interested, encourage him to get involved
40、in the communityGAllow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder第二部分语言知识运用(共两节， 满分45分) 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A、B、C和D四个选项中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Jayce began noticing when he was in kindergarten that he looked different from his classmates. They had t
41、wo arms. He had one.It started when one boy _21_him, said his mother, Lewis. Hed return to his home with questions：“Why am I _22_ ? Why me？” His mother recalled he was actually sad and that it was a heavy _23_ to his heart.Lewis _24_ she didnt know what to do at that point. A few weeks later, Lewis
42、turned on the TV and saw a news story about an eighth grader, Trashaun, becoming an Internet hit after _25_ videos of his slam dunks(灌篮), and, like Jayce, he _26_ most of his left arm. Lewis called Jayce in. To her surprise, Jayce was immediately _27_. At the time, it seemed that watching Trashaun w
43、as _28_ an inspiring moment for Jayce, he saw a role model with a similar _29_. If it had stayed just that, Lewis would have been happy enough. But little did she know that a family friend had already _30_ to the newspaper to help set up a _31_ with Trashaun to build Jayces confidence.The boys met a
44、nd instantly _32_ with each other as both of them were in the same condition. They rode bikes, took photos, and played basketball on the court. Instead of spending the whole day feeling _33_ for themselves, they had a lot of fun. However, Trashaun did get _34_ with Jayce sometimes. They talked about
45、 his left arm. He told Jayce he was perfect the way he was made. He also told him not to let anyone _35_ him and not to let those words shake his _36_Since that meeting, Lewis has seen a noticeable _37_ in her son. As for Trashaun, his relationship with Jayce made him _38_ to help more kids. “Honest
46、ly, it _39_ a lot to know that I changed Jayces life，” Trashaun says. Still, he never dreamed that his _40_ would have such an impact. “I just thought my friends would see them, and be like, Oh, he dunked it！”He certainly did.21. A. supportedBteasedC. cheated Dpleased22A. lonely BsillyC. diffe
47、rent Dordinary23A. duty BbreathC. debt Dblow24A. argued BpromisedC. suspected Dadmitted25A. downloading BpostingC. buying Dwatching26A. lost BhurtC. used Drecovered27A. satisfied BconfusedC. bored Dattracted28A. hardly BsimplyC. still Dnever29A. response BfamilyC. problem Deducation30A. reached out Blooked outC. got out Dturned out31A. game BfightingC. trap Dmeeting32A. bonded BcompetedC. parted Draced33A. happy BgratefulC. sorry Dfearful34A. angry BseriousC. tough Dfamiliar35A. approach BcomfortC. discourage Dleave36A. confidence BpatienceC. sadness Dhonesty37
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