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江都中学 2020 届高三第二次模拟试卷
英 语
第一节 单项填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
1. Was it ________ the product on CCTV that made the company the focus ( 焦 点 ) of the
country then?
A. advertised B. having advertised C. to advertise D. advertising
2. —Thanks for your help, but can you do me one more favor, please?
— _______, Sir. What’s it then?
A. Just a minute B. My pleasure C. That’s right D. At your
service
3. A nature reserve for white-flag dolphins was set up in 1992,_____boats have been prohibited
from sailing around since then.
A where B. when C. which D. what
4. The athletes were all standing by the skating field, __________skating suits.
A. all of them wore B. all of whom wearing
C. all wearing D. all were wearing
5. The police have reached some _______conclusion about the possible cause of the accident.
The exact cause is still under investigation.
A. authentic B. precise C. confidential D. tentative
6. The medical school plans to provide more training for nurses in large hospitals and make
nursing services _______ to households and communities.
A. accessible B. adaptable C. preferable D. flexible
7. On her next birthday, Jane _________married for thirty years
A. is B. will be C. will have been D. has been
8. A British official said that _______ this impractical policy could be changed, the future for
Britain was indeed dark.
A if B. when C. unless D. until
9. Some schools will have to make _______ in agreement with the national social reform.
A. judgments B. adjustments C. comments D. achievements
10. The Chinese government will keep updating information about H7N9 bird flu in a
transparent manner, and _______ public concerns in a timely manner.
A. subscribe to B. respond to C. contribute to D. adjust to
11. Nowadays, employers not only pay attention to graduates’ academic qualifications but also
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their _______.
A. values B. vases C. virtues D. violences
12. —Have you got any idea for the summer vacation?
—Yes. I’m going to a peaceful place, especially _______ suitable for relaxation.
A. one B. the one C. which D. it
13. A witness reported seeing a man driving his car crazily as if _______.
A. drinking B. drink C. drunk D. to drink
14. I have already forgotten ________you bought the computer.
A. that it was when B. that was it whenC. when it was that D. when was it that
15. The little children _________use the knives which _______hurt them.
A. mustn’t ;may B. can’t ;must C. couldn’t ; will D. needn’t can
第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim
in the old swimming hole behind his house.
In a hurry to dive into the 16 water, he ran out of the back door, leaving 17
shoes, socks, and his shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam
toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the 18 . His mother — in
the house was looking out of the window — saw the two as they got 19 together. In utter
fear, she ran toward the water, 20 her son as loudly as she could.
Hearing her voice, the little boy became 21 and made a return to swim to his mother.
It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him.
From the dock, the mother 22 her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched
his legs. Then began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much 23
than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to 24 . A farmer happened to
drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, 25 and shot the alligator.
26 , after weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His 27 were extremely
scarred by the vicious attack of the animal and, on his arms, were deep 28 where his
mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy afterwards, asked if he 29 show him
his scars. The boy did so. And then, with obvious 30 , he said to the reporter, “But look at
my arms. I have great 31 here, too. I have them because my mom wouldn't let go.”
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You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from a(n) 32 ,
or anything quite so dramatic, but the scars of a(an) 33 past. Some of those scars are
unsightly and have caused us deep 34 .
But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has 35 to let go. In the midst of your
struggle, he's been there holding on to you.
16. A. apparent B. cosy C. freezing D. moderate
17. A. off B. out C. alone D. behind
18. A. shore B. destination C. border D. harbor
19. A. down B. started C. closer D. connected
20. A. cursing at B. yelling to C. blaming on D. cheering up
21. A. frustrated B. alarmed C. stressed D. inspired
22. A. pushed B. tore C. touched D. grabbed
23. A. stronger B. rougher C. crueler D. swifter
24. A. set off B. get down C. let go D. drive away
25. A. took place B. took action C. took care D. took aim
26. A. Fluently B. Deliberately C. Amazingly D. Absolutely
27. A. legs B. cheeks C. toes D. hands
28. A. injuries B. damages C. sufferings D. scratches
29. A. would B. should C. must D. dared
30. A. bravery B. strength C. pride D. confidence
31. A. desires B. scars C. cures D. muscles
32. A. ancestor B. parent C. alligator D. helper
33. A. painful B. rewarding C. depressed D. honorable
34. A. thought B. impression C. confusion D. regret
35. A. failed B. refused C. determined D. intended
第三部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
请认真对阅读下列短文玉，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项
止，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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36. Which book might a young man faced with difficulties in his career choose?
A. Life On Air. B. Our Zoo. C. Nigella Christmas D. Doctor Who
37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. This passage is probably taken from a newspaper column.
B. People are likely to get a discount whichever book they purchase.
C. Each of the reviewers thinks highly of the four books.
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D. All of the four books don't belong to a certain book series.
B
Australia is known as the “lucky country” with its sunny zones, beautiful beaches and
relaxed lifestyle. But did you know that it is also a “happy” country, at least according to
well-being measures?
In fact, Australia scores above average in almost all of the 11 well-being dimensions
measured by the OECD Better Life Index. It does exceptionally well on the environment and
health. Australians breathe some of the cleanest air, with
far less of the tiny particulate matter that gets into the
deepest part of the lungs than in many other countries–a
PM10 level of only 13.1 micrograms per cubic metre, as
opposed to the average of 20.1 micrograms for the
OECD. They can expect to live up to 82 years of age,
compared with an average of 80 years in the OECD. And as well as being healthy, they score
highly on civic engagement, thanks largely to the compulsory voting system: 93% of Australians
turned out to vote in the most recent general elections, the highest percentage in the OECD.
Australia’s regions are also happy. In fact, according to the OECD’s new Regional
Well-Being, all eight Australian states rank among the best 20% of all 362 regions studied
around the world in civic engagement, environment and income. And Canberra, the Capital
Territory, ranks first in Australia, beating the other regions in six of the nine well-being
dimensions. Even the low-performing regions still fare better than the OECD average in most of
the well-being indicators.
But it is not a perfect score sheet. There is wide inequality between the Australian regions,
especially in health and safety where the country ranks fourth and fifth worst in terms of
disparities. Education is also a problem in some regions, as the share of workers with at least a
secondary diploma living in the lowest performing Australian regions is 8 percentage points
lower than the OECD average.
Perhaps the most surprising result of all is Australia’s low score in work-life balance. More
than 14% of Australian employees work for more than 50 hours per week, much more than the
OECD average of almost 9%. This hardly squares with the country’s reputation for an easy and
leisurely lifestyle, a fact that has been picked up by the Australian users of the Better Life Index,
ranking work-life balance as the most important factor for a better life.
38. According to the passage, the author most likely agrees that ________.
A. Australians vote out of consciousness of civil rights
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B. Australia is a paradise in the world free from smog
C. Australia is a country poor in safety and education
D. Australians’ long life mainly relies on environment
39. What does the underlined phrase square with (in Para 5) most likely mean?
A. collide with B. submit to C. correspond with D. consist in
40. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Australia: The Happy Country B. Australia: The Surprising Country
C. Australia: The Lucky Country D. Australia: The Unequal Country
C
Amizade means friendship in Portuguese. It is also the name of a service organization in the
United States that places volunteers in projects mostly in developing countries. Amizade’s
executive director, Eric Hartman, thought of the idea in Brazil in 1994, which explains the
Portuguese name.
The Amizade Global Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs placed three hundred
volunteers in nine countries last year. These American university students and others worked in
thirteen communities.
Amizade works with local groups and individuals on service and learning projects. The
local groups define and direct the projects. The volunteers learn about local cultures and make
friends as they work in the community.
Amizade charges college students as much as ten thousand dollars for three months of
experience.
Volunteers generally provide labor and do things like teaching and assisting at local health
centers. They can also do research. College students can earn work-study credits.
Participants in programs have included a twelve-year-old boy and a man in his eighties.
There are programs in Ghana, Tanzania, Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico and Jamaica. There are
also programs in Germany, Poland, Northern Ireland and the United States.
Recently, in Tanzania, thirteen Amizade volunteers worked on systems to harvest rainwater
from the roofs of homes. They worked on the project in the Karagwe area, in the northwestern
part of the country. Eric Hartman, the director, described the water collection systems in blog
postings from Tanzania earlier this month.
Rain falls on the metal roofs and flows into aluminum gutters (排水沟). These gutters carry
the water to a large collection tank on the side of the home.
The rain harvesting systems mean that a family member no longer has to walk long
distances to get water. So there is more time for farming or schoolwork. The systems are
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especially useful for those who are too sick to go a long way for water.
In the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica, Amizade places volunteers with a local partner
in the small community of Peters field. The volunteers live with local families. They help
children with schoolwork and computer skills. They also visit the sick and work on building,
painting and other restoration projects in the community.
41. The intention of Amizade is ________.
A. to help people make foreign friends
B. to train volunteers to teach English
C. to offer services and projects to developing countries
D. to place volunteers in projects in developing countries
42. Which of the following can’t the Amizade volunteers do in the projects?
A. Make good friends. B. Learn about local culture.
C. Direct the projects. D. Help children with homework.
43. If you are a college student and want to become a volunteer of Amizade, ________.
A. you must be no older than 80
B. you must come from America
C. you must be strong-minded
D. you must pay to be admitted
44. The writer tells the story in Tanzania to show readers ________.
A. some knowledge can be acquired from the blog
B. volunteers in Amizade can make a difference
C. Tanzania is a country desperate for fresh water
D. more volunteers are required for Amizade
D
Snow had come in time to make it a white Christmas in the small village of Barrington,
Vermont. In fact, it had snowed on and off for the last three days prior to Christmas Eve. Snow
was deep. It was blown into snowdrifts four to five feet high. The village looked like a picture
postcard of an idyll Christmas scene. But there was a problem, the heavy snow on the roads to
come to a stop. Children of the village were worried. How could Mr. Nathan Jackson, the
storyteller, make it to the village’s Christmas Eve celebration?
It was a grand night, full of traditions. The village Christmas tree was selected from the
ample pine forest that covered the hillsides surrounding this picturesque village. The tradition
was that the sixth grade pupils would be the ones who selected the tree. Their families would set
up the tree on the stage in the large community hall. The tree was decorated each year with
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special ornaments. These ornaments had special meaning to the villages because they
demonstrated stories told by Mr. Nathan Jackson.
Christmas Eve the community hall was full. Grown –ups had gathered to the rear of the hall,
while the children took up their customary positions in front of the stage. Many of them on the
floor with pillows, blankets or just heavy jackets to soften their seats on the hardwood floor.
The children were all hopeful that Mr. Jackson would make it to the Christmas Eve
celebration. He hadn’t missed a year since he started story telling in 1969.
Children and adults all had the storyteller on their minds. Conversations throughout the
great hall centered on stories that were told in past years. Everyone had a favorite. When groups
of people agreed on a particular story they would share their remembrances by saying, “ Do you
remember when he told the story about…yes, it was 1969 when he first told the special story
about the Christmas tree he called it the ‘tree of life’.”
“…And do you remember how he told the story about the star window in our church. The
star was just an ordinary clear glass but it turned magically into a gold star on the Christmas Eve
in 1987.”…..
“…Oh yes, my favorite story was the one about the train that overcame many problems to
bring us Christmas gifts from distant relatives. That was the year story of 1974
or ’75…whatever…it was a good story…and don’t forget the funny one that us how Santa
Claus’ beard had grown so long.”
The telephone on the wall of the community center rang. All talking stopped so that Mrs.
Anderson could answer it. “Oh no!” said Mrs. Anderson. “That is too bad,” she continued. “You
did! They’re on their way? All right…our best to Mr. Jackson. Thank you.” She hung up the
phone.
“What was that all about?” asked the town mayor. Mrs. Anderson said the call was Mrs.
Jackson, Nathan’s wife. She said he was too ill to make the trip. However, she said that she
made something for us. It will be a story gift for the year.
“What is it?” asked the mayor.
“She didn’t say.” answered Mrs. Anderson. “ She said their son and nephew are bringing
it.”
One of the children spoke up. “How will they get here? The roads are all covered with
snow!”
Mrs. Anderson turned to the questioning child and said, “Christopher, they will be coming
by a horse drawn sled and they are already on their way.” Suddenly sleigh bells were heard
outside! It sounds like they were here! The son and the nephew walked to the front of the hall,
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up the steps to the stage. They unfolded the quilt. The son pointed out the tree of life… the
church’s golden star…. Santa’s long beard.
The son then spoke. “I don’t think that my father will be telling any more stories. But he
did want my mother to include other patches in the Christmas quilt--- of untold stories: so that in
the future years the quilt can be hung for all to see. Old remembered stories could be retold.
Imagination could be used to tell new stories. Mrs. Anderson… could you tell me the story about
your favorite cookie jar. Mr. Johnson, how about your wood shop and the rocking horse you
made for your granddaughter and grandson. And your Mr. Mayor…about the year we had no
Christmas snow. You made snowmen out of straw and bed sheets.”
Turning to the crowd the son continued. “Do you see your story in my mother’s Christmas
quilt? Close your eyes and think about it!”
To this day the stories in Barrington, Vermont have a special meaning to all who hear them.
I now charge you parents to gather your family on Christmas Eve…share your traditions…your
love…but also His love---- who came to us as an ordinary baby so many years ago.
45. Snow is given a special account in paragraph one in order to ________.
A. highlight the beauty of snow B. reveal the arrival of Christmas
C. decorate the village well D. indicate trouble approaching here
46. Why did villagers pick up ornaments to decorate their Christmas trees?
A. In memory of the grand night B. In honor of a special storyteller
C. In anticipation of a promising new year D. In celebration of the Christmas
47. The locals were assured of the arrival of Mr. Jackson mainly for the sake of his ________.
A. persistence in sharing his wisdom B. talent in telling stories
C. unique art of teaching children D. wide vision of insight
48. What do paragraphs 6 and 7 imply according to the passage?
A. Stories by Mr. Jackson impressed villagers greatly.
B. Villagers would like Mr. Jackson’s stories repeated.
C. It is crucial to have the old-fashioned stories updated.
D. Villagers requested more interesting stories to be told.
49. The underlined phrase “to include other patches in the Christmas quilt” in Paragraph 14 most
probably mean?
A. to fill the quilt with Christmas gifts
B. to ensure his son to tell story on his behalf
C. to refresh local’s imaginary stories
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D. to send best wishes to the villagers
50. The author writes the passage mainly to ________.
A. introduce a trust-worthy story-teller
B. appeal to us to learn to share love
C. tell readers some interesting Christmas stories
D. describe a grand Christmas Eve
第 II 卷 （两部分 共 35 分）
第四部分 任务型阅读（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。
注意：每空只填 1 个单词。
Could you believe that the ideal person is never the best at anything? Our heads are so full
of ambitions about wealth and power that we spin our wheels until we burn ourselves out and are
left hopeless and exhausted.
There is great pressure to attain the highest level of achievement. By satisfying our vanity
(虚荣) we do ourselves more harm than good. The only way to achieve sustainable happiness is
to practice the Golden Mean.
The idea of the Golden Mean has existed for thousands of years. It is at the centre of both
Eastern and Western philosophy and has more influence than the teachings of Aristotle and
Confucius. The idea is simple. Every quality has extremes at both ends. The Golden Mean is the
natural balance between these extremes. At this harmonious point goodness and beauty are
achieved.
Socrates used the example of extreme devotion to athletics versus ( 与 … 相 比 ) extreme
devotion to music to illustrate this idea. The athlete becomes overly aggressive and cruel, while
the musician becomes overly soft and womanish. The ideal is someone who practices both
athletics and music and acquires a harmonious mixture of both qualities.
Consider an example from modern times that I’m sure everyone has observed. The first
person is extremely career driven. Each day he focuses on advancing himself. He spends long
hours at the office, competes mercilessly with his coworkers, and flatters his superiors. As a
result he has almost no personal life. The second person’s only pursuit is leisure. He likes to
waste time with his friends watching television and playing video games.
Which of these persons is superior? Many people would argue for the hard worker. But at
second glance his life is rather cold. His obsession (痴迷) with success has conflicted with his
coworkers and left him without a family. He may become rich, but how will he enjoy it? The
second man is no better. He has wasted his life in laziness. He has refused to develop himself
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and exists as a lazybones. Both men are worthy of pity.
I think we’d all agree the ideal would be somewhere in between these two people. So how
do we find the abstract Golden Mean?
It all starts with setting the right goals. Whenever you make a goal you need to do it with
the right intention. Don’t set goals with the intention to command other people. Instead, try to
start with a goal that is in between total selfishness and total selflessness.
The next step to reaching the Golden Mean is knowing your limits. You need to know when
one more project is going to stress you out. The idea is to maintain balance at all times.
Another step to achieving the Golden Mean is being aware of your personal needs. Sure we
need money and success, but having good relationships with friends and family are just as
important.
I know the Golden Mean is hard to live by, but it is the key to finding your inner confidence.
Ben Franklin said, “The wise keep learning from the mistakes of others, fools, scarcely from
their own.” Next time you find yourself willing to do anything to be the best of the best, take a
moment to reconsider. You may find it is better to be the best “you” you can be.
What is the Golden Mean?
Passage outline Passage details
Problems and
solution
◇ We (51) ▲ so much about wealth and power that we can
burn ourselves out.
◇ People are in pursuit of their extremes under great (52) ▲ .
◇ The only way to solve these problems is to practice the
Golden Mean.
Explanation of the
Golden Mean
The Golden Mean is the natural (53) ▲ between these
extremes which exist at both ends of every quality.
Supporting (54)
▲
◇ By (55) ▲ the athlete and the musician, Socrates believes
the ideal person should acquire a harmonious mixture of both
qualities.
◇ The career-driven person is (56) ▲ to his office work,
competing with his colleagues and flattering his supervisors.
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◇The leisure-seeking person wastes his life in laziness. Both
deserve pity.
(57) ▲ to
achieving
the Golden Mean
◇ Set the right goals, which are neither totally selfish nor totally
(58) ▲ .
◇ Know your limits and (59) ▲ balance at all times.
◇ Know your personal needs. Money and success are needed, but
having good relationships with others also (60) ▲ .
第五部分 书面表达 (满分 25 分)
81. “中国梦”已经成为一个社会热点话题，根据最近央视的社会调查，不同的人群有不同
的梦想。请结合表格提示，用英语写一篇关于“中国梦(Chinese Dream)”的演讲稿。
不同人群 梦想
城市居民 交通…、环境…
大学生 就业…、食品…
农民 教育…、医疗…
你的梦想 (请考生根据自己的经历或感想, 提出至少两
个梦想)
注意:
1. 对所给提示逐一陈述, 适当发挥,不要简单翻译。
2. 词数150 左右。开头已经写好, 不计入总词数。
3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。
Chinese Dream
“Chinese Dream” has become a hot topic among Chinese people. According to a recent
survey by CCTV, different groups of people have different dreams.
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第四部分 任务型阅读（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
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第五部分 书面表达（满分 25 分）
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参考答案
单选：
1-5 DDACD 6-10 ACCBB 11-15 CACCA
完形：
16-20 BDACB 21-25 BDACD 26-30 CADAC 31-35 BCADB
阅读：
36-37 BD 38-40 DCA 41-44 DCDB 45-50 DBAACB
任务型阅读：
71. expect/desire 72. pressure73. balance 74. examples 75. comparing
76. devoted/dedicated77. Steps 78. selfless 79. maintain/keep 80. counts
书面表达：
Chinese Dream
“Chinese Dream” has become a hot topic among Chinese people.
According to a recent survey by CCTV, different groups of people have
different dreams.
Urban residents dream of having easy access to modern transportation so
that life will be easier and more convenient. Besides, they hope to enjoy a
better living environment and more public facilities. What college students
are mainly concerned about is employment. So their dream is to have
well-paid jobs where they can bring their potentials into full play. Meanwhile,
they hope the government will strengthen its supervision over food so that
people can have more pollution-free and green food. As for the farmers, they
hope that they can enjoy good and affordable medical care and their children
can receive a good education.
As far as I am concerned, my dream is to be enrolled by a good university
and be a talent who can make contributions to my country. Besides, I dream
there to be practical reforms in education so that high school students have
enough time to sleep and exercise. (151words)
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