2020年南海区桂城中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

第一部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

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Must-see Musicals

Ready to get back to the theater and enjoy some toe-tapping show tunes? Whether you're a Londoner or just visiting the capital for a day, you're sure to find a good night out from our selection of must-see musicals. Book your ticketsin advance to catch the hottest shows! ●TINA- The Tina Turner Musical

From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into global Queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner didn't just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musicalreveals the story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. TINA—The Tina Turner Musical is written by Oliver Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

Performance times: Monday 7 pm; From June 3, 2021 until June 26, 2022 Venue: Aldwych Theater, 49 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DF ●The Lion King

Taking the famous story of Simba and his ascension to king, the stage show is a one-way ticket to Pride Lands. With fascinating scenery drawing you in, you'll almost feel like you're part of the action as you journey through Simba's world. To bring The Lion King to life, the show's original director, Julie Taymor, combined live performers and creative props. Creating a visual feast that's since redefined how musicals could and should look, The Lion King really is an all singing, all-dancing affair.

Performance times: Tuesday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From June 1, 2021 until April 3, 2022 Venue: Lyceuwm Theater, 21 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7RQ ●The Prince of Egypt

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, but the other must rise up and free histrue people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

With a huge cast and orchestra of almost 60 artists, this “truly phenomenal production” is based on the classic Dream Works Animation film and features the international best-selling, Academy Award-winning song

When You Believe.

Performance times: Monday—Saturday 7: 30 pm; From July 1, 2021 until January 8, 2022 Venue: Dominion Theater, 268—269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ 1. Who is the author of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical?

A. Oliver Award. B. Katori Hall. C. Phyllida Lloyd. D. Tina Turner. 2. What is special for The Lion King?

A. It is written by a famous director. B. It reveals a conflict between two brothers. C. It offers a lifelike feast for eyes. D. It shows the importance of protecting lions. 3. If you prefer the songWhen You Believe, which theater should you go to? A. Dominion Theater. B. Lyceuwm Theater. C. Aldwych Theater. D. Egypt Theater.

B

Typhoons can be deadly — in 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest ever recorded, was responsible for 6,340 deaths—and cost billions in damages. Current forecast modelscan only predict these storms 10 days in advance, at most, and they cannot precisely predict how intense the storms will become.

An international team of researchers has developed a model that analyzes nearly a quarter of Earth’s surface and atmosphere in order to better predict the conditions that birth typoons.

“The target problem of this study is how to foretell the birth of typhoons,” said paper author Mingkui Li, associate professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography in the Ocean University of China and the Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (QNLM). “We specifically address three aspects: the beginning time, inner pressure and maximum wind speed.”

The researchers also accounted for the influence of one variable(变量) on another, such as wind speed on sea surface temperature. This influence is well understood and accounted for in climate predictions and in weather forecasts, butithas not been fully applied in understanding how long-term climate affects day-to-day weather, according to Li. “We aimed to provide insights on the time scale that can be used to forecast typhoons in advance.”

From their study, the researchers determined that a model with the ability to better understand the relationship between warm sea surface temperatures and weak wind movement— conditions that favor typhoon formation—could improve typhoon predictability.

“Our goal is to develop a 10 to 30-day prediction system that will lead to seamless(无缝的) weather-climate

predictions.” Shaoqing Zhang, paper author and professor in the Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography, said. 4. What is the problem with the present forecast system? A. It cannot foretell storms in advance. B. It is ineffective in accuracy and timeliness. C. It costs too much and causes great damages. D. It can hardly predict the intensity of typhoons.

5. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The variable. B. The climate C. The temperature. D. The influence.

6. What is the purpose of the study? A. To advance the prediction system. B. To figure out the three main aspects. C. To know how climate affects daily weather. D. To understand the influence of the variables. 7. Where is this text most likely from?

A. Awork diary. B. A travel guidebook. C. A science magazine. D. A fantasy fiction.

C

Owning a dog is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart disease and death, according to a comprehensive new study published by a team of Swedish researchers on Friday in the journal Scientific Reports.

The scientists followed 3.4 million people over the course of 12 years and found that adults who lived alone and owned a dog were 33 percent less likely to die during the study than adults who lived alone without dogs. In addition, the single adults with dogs were 36 percent less likely to die from heart disease.

“Dog ownership was especiallyprominentas a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of heart disease and death than those living in a multi-person household,” Mwenya Mubanga, a Ph.D. student at Uppsala University in Uppsala, Sweden, and the lead junior author of the study, said in a statement announcing its findings. The link between dog ownership and lower mortality(死亡率)was less pronounced in adults who lived either with family members or partners, but still present, according to the study. “Perhaps a dog may stand in as an important family member in the single households,” Mubanga added. “Another interesting findingwas that owners of dogs which were intended originally for hunting were most

protected.”

The study, which is the largest to date on the health relations of owning a dog, suggested that some of the reasons dog owners may have a lower risk of mortality and heart disease were because dog owners walk more. “These kind of epidemiological (流行病学的)studies look for associations in large populations but do not provide answers on whether and how dogs could protect their owners from heart disease,” Tove Fall, a senior author of the study and a professor at Uppsala University, said in a statement

“We know that dog owners in general have a higher level of physical activity, which could be one explanation to the observed results,” Fall added. “Other explanations include an increased well-being and social contacts or effects of the dog on the bacterial microbiome(微生物菌群) in the owner.” Fall added that because all participants of dog owners in Sweden or other “European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership.” 8. Why did the researchers do the study related to 3.4 million people’s health and the dogs? A. To help Europeans, B. To find their association. C. To protect unhealthy adults. D. To reduce risk of heart disease.

9. What does the underlined word “prominent” probably mean in Para.3? A. Universal. B. Confusing. C. Appealing. D. Important 10. What’s the main idea of the text? A. Adults living with dogs are less likely to die. B. Swedish people are very fond of animal pets. C. Keeping a dog is a popular and healthy hobby. D. Owning dogs reduces the risk of heart disease. 11. What’s the writer’s attitude towards owning a dog? A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Objective. D. Contradictory.

D

The grocerystore might not be your favorite place to visit when you're at home, but is it ever fun when you're in another country? Honestly speaking, they're one of those strange little destinations that I like to sniff out everywhere I go, much as other travelers head toward clothing stores, libraries, coffee shops or galleries.

The greatest beauty of the grocery store –– whether it's a supermarket or a tiny shop –– is that it gives you a glimpse into what local people buy to cook their own meals. This offers clues into their lifestyles and preferences, and into the agricultural and cooking practices of the country. I stare at the strange fruits and vegetables, the seafood, the cheese, the spices, the bread, and oh, the chocolate...always the chocolate!

Being the environmental nerd（呆子）I am, I like paying attention to packaging, which can reflect people's attitudes towards environmental protection. Italy, for example, has a habit of requiring customers to bag their fruits and vegetables in plastic for weighing, while Sri Lanka leaveseverything loose in bins. In Brazil, everything is prepackaged in a layer of plastic.

People in grocery stores tend to be friendlier. They smile, say hello, and sometimes ask questions, which can lead to great conversations. I had a further discussion with a teenaged cashier in Sri Lanka, over which bag of crunchy（松脆的）mix to buy. He insisted that the one labeled “spicy” would be too hot for me, but I told him I was willing to risk it. He laughed and we ended up talking about my favorite Sri Lankan foods for ten minutes.

It's interesting then to come home and look at one's own local grocery store through new eyes. What would a visitor think? What stands out, and what do the food displays say about us as a culture? You might be surprised by what you realize.

12. According to the author, what is the key benefit of visiting foreign grocery stores? A. Learning to cook foreign dishes. B. Making friends with local people. C. Buying cheaper food and souvenirs. D. Knowing local people and the country.

13. What does the author show by mentioning some countries in paragraph 3? A. People's special lifestyles. B. People's shopping habits.

C. People's environmental awareness. D. People's packaging methods. 14. What can we infer from paragraph 4? A. Sri Lankans know a lot about food. B. Grocery stores are good social places. C. Grocery stores vary in different countries. D. Sri Lankans like to give strangers suggestions.

15. Which of the following shows the structure of text? (P: paragraph)

A. B.

C. D.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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

Tips of travelling cheaply

Thinking about an overseas trip but concerning you might make a less worthy choice because you can’t afford to visit all the places on your wish list before you make your final decision?___16___ With a dash of wit, you can travel the world cheaply.

___17___Walk on the streets of a city, stop and chat with a local, or even climb to the top of a hill and watch the sun set over the ocean. The simple joy of being in a new place is just a matter of going someplace new. No tour package required.

Keep your needs to a minimum .People need fresh air, exercise, creative stimulation, companionship and self-esteem, etc.___18___For fresh air, go outside. For exercise, take a walk. For creative stimulation, go somewhere new. For companionship, make a friend. For self-esteem, turn off your TV, breathe deep and open your spirit to the basic goodness of the world.

Go slow. If you live inNew Yorkand want to take a two-week vacation toAfrica, it will be very difficult to travel for free. Time is not money. Time is free. Instead of buying a place ticket, take a train or bus, or just hop on your bike and ride away from town.___19___

Try to get your accommodation for free or next-to-nothing. Find kind souls around the world who agree to offer an extra bedroom, couch，or corner of the floor to travelers in exchange for the same kindness when they visit your town.___20___It works best if your home is in a locale someone wants to visit and ifyour dates coincide.

A. Embrace the simple joy of travel.

B. The slower you travel, the less money you will spend.

C. Things like air and water are much cheaper once you get outside. D. All of these things are simple to obtain and most of them are free. E.Just because you 've little money doesn't mean you have to stay at home . F. This scheme involves trading homes for an agreed–upon amount of time. G. If you can do what needs to be done around the house, then you stay for free.

第二部分 语言运用（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

As members of Girl Scout groups, 6-year-old Piper and 9-year-old Julia of Virginia Beach, Virginia, have seen for themselves how tasty cookies___21___people’s days. That’s why the sisters___22___to send a little sweetness to the___23___workers who are working___24___to fight against COVID-19.

Mom Kacey Farrell helps lead two groups. Her___25___already had hundreds of boxes of cookies waiting to be___26___, but they were encouraged to stay___27___and practice social distancing. Kacey came up with a perfect___28___while visiting Girl Scout groups online.

With the help of their 14-year-old sister Sylvie, Julia and Piper took their cookie booth (货摊) to the Internet and turned it into a greater___29___! Kacey shared the ad her oldest child_____30_____and directed on Facebook. In it, we see Julia and Piper sitting in front of their cookie boxes as they explain their_____31_____. Each time a $4 box is sold, it will be donated (捐赠) to medical workers!

“With everything_____32_____right now, it seems like our doctors and_____33_____are going to be hit so hard,” Kacey said. “Girl Scout cookies are a small way to say_____34_____, but it felt like an easy chance to let our frontline medical workers know how_____35_____we are.”

They’ve since received donations from all over and_____36_____nearly $1, 000!

“Thank you for helping me keep our Girl Scout troops and the public_____37_____,” Kacey wrote later. “Thank you for helping donate hundreds of boxes to our local medical teams. Life is_____38_____even in thishorror (恐惧). ”

Great job, girls! The only thing_____39_____than your cookies is your_____40_____for others. 21. A. brighten B. spend C. waste D. surprise 22. A. refused B. begged C. agreed D. decided 23. A. industrial B. medical C. chemical D. technical

24. A. sadly B. happily C. tirelessly D. fruitlessly 25. A. classmates B. doctors C. daughters D. sons 26. A. made B. sold C. collected D. eaten 27. A. inside B. outside C. away D. close 28. A. chance B. solution C. job D. skill

29. A. cause B. market C. company D. advertisement 30. A. praised B. dismissed C. delivered D. shot 31. A. product B. plan C. money D. meaning

32. A. running out B. picking up C. turning out D. going on 33. A. nurses B. sisters C. girls D. children 34. A. good bye B. thank you C. hello D. yes 35. A. difficult B. brave C. supportive D. interested 36. A. borrowed B. invested C. improved D. raised 37. A. warm B. energetic C. safe D. comfortable 38. A. beautiful B. hard C. limited D. valuable 39. A. cheaper B. easier C. sweeter D. bigger 40. A. hope B. concern C. patience D. promise 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

To raise snails well, you need to spray water to the container every morning and evening,_____41._____(change) soil every two weeks, and feed them with cabbages and sweet fruits-this is ______42.______Sun Youxiang, a fourth-gradeprimary school student in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejinang province, concluded after raising snails for one year.

From three white jade snails at the very beginning to more than 60 snails of four generations now, he has done a great job in his assignment for his science class. Witnessing the reproduction of animals_____43._____(be) a precious experience for kids. Their _____44._____(create), patience, and respect for life will be stimulated as they learn to take care of animals on their own. Sun's teacher said the assignment served_____45._____a good example of life education. Practice is an essential step in learning,which will benefit the kids for a life time.

Life education allows kids to know how_____46._____(live) with nature and creatures in a friendly way. Starting from this year, science will become an ___47.___(equal) important subject as Chinese and Math in

primary schools, _____48._____aims to improve students' knowledge about the

surroundings._____49._____(draw) by curiosity,more kids will be willing to observe and think through practicing,which will add to our recognition of the world in____50.____long run. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节短文改错（满分10分）

51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加词。 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

There were a time when I disliked learning English. That was why my father forced me into attending 18-day training course at an English club. After arrive at the club, where I didn’t know anyone, I felt lonely and missed my parents. So I decided to pack up my luggages and go home. Fortunately, Mr. Hunter called me into his office and communicated with him for roughly an hour, from which I gained some useful guidance. Gradually I adapted to the life here. Every day I chat with other teenagers. I set down various of activities and the happiest moment I spent with them. Now I am grateful to Mr. Hunter, with whose assistance I grow fondly of English. 第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Imagine what's in your closet. There might be an old pair of shoes, a worn jacket and a box of junk you wouldn't know how to get rid of. And that's exactly as it should be.

A closet is messy, unorganized, years-long collection of exactly what makes you the person you are. So the tension rose in my chest when my mom recently decided to move because it meant we would have to clean out Dad's closet, nearly a decade after his death. A brain tumor ate away at the parts of the mind and changed the special person—smart, warm and brave into the one who was bound to a chair in hospital. But when your body goes, your closet stays.

In the years after his death, I would sometimes walk into that closet when I was home visiting for the holidays. I had moved into a city many miles away from my mom, starting a life as my mom took pains to slowly evolve her home—upgrading the decorations, sweeping away the dust of grief, and making it once again a place for warmth and gathering.

When I opened the door to Dad's closet last Christmas, I saw so many ties, shirts, and more shoes than I had remembered. And there were the vital things: a handkerchief I'd pull out of his jacket pocket when he lifted me up after arriving home from work, the bright red jacket he'd wear golfing and on family vacations. In the closet, I could remember every detail between us. I worried that would go away when my mom moved. I rolled around nervously in bed in my home. Could I stand to see this closet one last time before Mom moved? Would I find the strength to help clear that stuff out? Then, a shock—I got a call from my mom saying \"I cleaned out the closet already.\" The announcement shocked me completely. What had she thrown out?

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

I flew home shortly afterwards, trying hard to ease my tension on the way home.

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I pulled the door open. To my surprise, the empty closet caused me no panic—just peace.

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