高考英语模拟试题及答案九.docx

1、高考英语模拟试题及答案九2020 年高考英语模拟试题及答案（九）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。AAs the most wonderful tools for learning and teaching English, iPads appeal to more and more students who use them to access online resources in their classrooms. With the help of

2、 the thousands of education and language apps available in Apples app store, students make effective use of the iPad to learn in an interactive environment. Given below is a list of some of the best iPad apps for learning andteaching English.Grammar UpGrammar is the heart of any language and, thus,

3、the Grammar Up app is one of the most highly recommended apps for English Learners. This app is specifically designed for people who want to improve their grammar, vocabulary and word selection. It consists of more than 1800 multiple-choice questions grouped undertwenty different grammar categories.

4、Learn English The Fun WayLearn English the fun way is an amazing app for grammar and matching lessons in which English learners get to do simple exercises such as matching an animal or ashort description of something to its picture.SpeakingPalRecommended as one of the best apps for English educators

5、 and learners,SpeakingPal allows users to record and compare their speech with a native English speaker. This amazing app combines video with automatic speech recognition software that tests your English speaking skills. You just have to speak with a video character and get immediate response on how

6、 well you said and pronounced all yourEnglish words. In short, this app basically understands and rates your speech.Wordflex Touch DictionarTurn your word-meanings search into a fun experience with the Wordflex Touch Dictionary app! Developed exclusively for iPad in association with the Oxford Unive

7、rsity Press, the Wordflex Touch Dictionary app converts your word entries into attractive trees which you can move, drag, share and reorganize using touch gestures. This app is among the best as it also contains audio pronunciations both in UK and USEnglish, which is a great benefit for English lear

8、ners.iBooksiBooks is a complete book library for the iPad users. It includes the iBookstore and allows users to download and read books for free. It also allows users to save their favorite classics for free. The app features a beautiful bookshelf on which you can browse various books; tap a book to

9、 open and read it, and add notes to your favorite paragraphs in the book. You can also create your own texts and upload them into theapp.1. Which app might be the best choice for a kid who is beginning to learn grammar?A. Grammar Up B. Wordflex Touch DictionaryC. Learn English The Fun Way D. Speakin

10、gPal2. Which of the following is Right according to the passage?A. The Grammar Up app is the best recommended app for English learners.B. Wordflex Touch Dictionary provides pronunciation in British and American English.C. SpeakingPal allows users to compete with a native English speaker.D. iBooks is

11、 a free book library for English learners and teachers.3. Whats the purpose of the text? A. To advertise Apples app store.B. To attract users to iPad.C. To distinguish some apps for English learning.D. To introduce some apps for English learners and educators.【答案】1. C2. B3. D【语篇解读】本文是说明文。介绍了一些最好的 iP

12、ad 英语学习和教学应用程序。1. 推理判断题。根据 Learn English The Fun Way 中Learn English the fun way is anamazing app for grammar and matching lessons in which English learners get to do simple exercises such as matching an animal or a short description of something to itspicture.可知“有趣学英语”是一个很棒的语法和搭配课程的应用程序，英语学习者可以做一些简单

13、的练习，比如把动物或对某物的简短描述与图片搭配起来。由此可知一个初学语法的孩子会被其趣味性吸引，故选 C。2. 细节理解题。根据 Wordflex Touch Dictionar 中的 This app is among the best as it alsocontains audio pronunciations both in UK and US English, which is a great benefit forEnglish learners.可知这个应用程序包含了英国英语和美国英语的发音，B 项正确。故选 B。 3. 推理判断题。根据第一段最后 Given below is

14、a list of some of the best iPad apps for learning and teaching English.可知本文介绍了一些最好的 iPad 英语学习和教学应用程序，下文是对每个应用程序的详细介绍，短文的目的是为英语学习者和教育工作者介绍一些应用程序。故选 D。BNaomi Shihab Nye has lots of things to write about. She never seems to run out of ideas, Naomi writes poetry for young people and adults, but she is a

15、lso the author ofessays, childrens picture books, songs, and a novel for teenagers.Where does Naomi get her ideas? She sees poetry in the details of everyday life, like the way things smell or taste, the sounds of nature, the voices of her family, andthe colors of a flower or a birds wing or a straw

16、berry.Naomis poetry is also often influenced by places she has lived in and visited. Naomi was raised by her Palestinian father and American mother. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, US, Jerusalem Israel; and San Antonio, Texas, US. Each of these places has its own unique features, which Naomi has

17、 described with her rich, descriptivelanguage.Naomi also writes about her double cultures and the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians in the Middle East. Today, Naomi has settled down in San Antonio. She knows many people who have a Mexican-American identity, and she works their experienc

18、es into her poetry. Naomi focuses on the ways that people of different cultures and backgrounds are similar rather than different. She has even traveled to the Middle East and Asia to promote international goodwill through the arts. Naomi firmly believes in the power of writing to change the world a

19、nd help people findcommon ground.Naomi Shihab Nye began writing poetry as soon as she learned how to write. She published her first poem when she was only seven years old! Since that time, Naomi has written and edited more than 20 books. She often tells young writers to write about their daily lives

20、the things they observe and the feelings they have. Thats a good reminder for a writer!4. Which of the following best describes Naomi according to Paragraph 1?A. Optimistic. B. Productive. C. Generous. D. Traditional.5. How does Naomi get her ideas?A. By observing the world around her.B. By visiting

21、 many different people.C. By reading famous writers works.D. By comparing features of different places.6. Where does Naomi live now?A. In Missouri, US. B. In Mexico.C. In Texas, US. D. In Israel.7. What can we learn about Naomi from the last two paragraphs? A. She has a strong sense of social respon

22、sibility.B. She focuses more on cultural differences.C. She lived a hard life in childhood.D. She writes books for improving writing skills,【答案】4. B5. A6. C7. A【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一位著名的作家 Naomi Shihab Nye 从小到大的生活经历很丰富，她注重观察生活细节，是一位多产的作家同时通过艺术在国际社会中传播友好和善意，是一个有社会责任感的作家。4. 推理判断题。A. optimistic 乐观的； B. p

23、roductive 多产的；C. generous 慷慨的；D. traditional 传统的。根据文章第一段“Naomi writes poetry for young people and adults, but she is also the author of essays, childrens picture books, songs, and a novel forteenagers . ”（Naomi 为年轻人和成年人写诗，但她还是杂文，儿童图画书，歌曲和青少年小说的作者。）可知，Naomi 的写作范围很广，因此推断他写了许多作品，是一个“多产的” 作家。故选 B。5. 细节理

24、解题。根据文章第二段“She sees poetry in the details of everyday life, like theway things smell or taste, the sounds of nature, the voices of her family, and the colorsof a flower or a birds wing or a strawberry. ”(她在日常生活的细节中寻找诗歌创作的灵感。例如：事物的气味或味道，大自然的声音，家人的声音以及花，鸟的翅膀或草莓的颜色。) 可知，Naomi 通过观察她周围的世界得到了写作的想法。故选 A。6.

25、 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, US; Jerusalem Israel; and San Antonio, Texas, US. ”(她曾在美国密苏里州的圣路易斯，以色列的耶路撒冷以及美国德克萨斯州的圣安东尼奥生活并长大。)及文章第四段中“Today, Naomi has settled down in San Antonio.”(现在，Naomi 已经定居在圣安东尼奥。)可知，圣安东尼奥是美国德克萨斯州的城市。因此 Naomi 现生活在美国德克萨斯州。故选 C。7. 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中“Naomi foc

26、uses on the ways that people ofdifferent cultures and backgrounds are similar rather than different. She has even traveled to the Middle East and Asia to promote international goodwill through the arts. Naomi firmly believes in the power of writing to change the world and helppeople find common grou

27、nd. ”(Naomi 专注于不同文化背景的人的相似之处而不是不同之处。她甚至前往中东和亚洲，通过艺术传播友好和善意。Naomi 坚信写作可以改变世界并帮助人们找到共同点。)可知，Naomi 具有强烈的社会责任感。故选 A。CIt is becoming more and more important for researchers to closely observe our sea life, with climate change and overfishing damaging our oceans. However, this is almost impossible since h

28、uman presence scares the animals. Now, thanks to The Soft Robotic Fish, also called SoFi, researchers may not only be able to keep a close eye on the creatures, but also uncover undersea secrets that have been confusing us forcenturies.Built by MITs Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Labor

29、atory (CSAIL), the snow-white remote-controlled robot closely emulates real fish, complete with a flexible tail and two fins. Though not the first autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) created to observe the oceans, SoFi solves many of the issues that have hindered (妨碍)the usefulness of previous robot

30、s.AUVs traditionally have had to be tied to a boat because radio frequency communications do not work well underwater. To solve the problem, CSAIL director Daniela Rus and her team used sound waves which can travel greater distances,allowing drivers using a waterproofed Super Nintendo controller to

31、pilot SoFi from upto 50 feet away. To ensure SoFi can freely move around the ocean, a pump moveswater from one balloon-like structure to the other through its soft rubber tail, while a controller fitted with a battery powers the robot through the ocean, unhindered bypropellers (螺旋桨).During test dive

32、s in Fijis Rainbow Reef, SoFi moved alongside the sea life at depths of 50 feet for up to 40 minutes at a time, taking high-resolution photos and videos. Even more importantly, it was able to do so without causing any disturbance. The researchers say sometimes the fish would swim alongside the strange-looking robo- fish out of curiosity, while at other times they appeared completely unaware ofits existence.While SoFi currently only records videos, future versions will include sensors.