普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟卷.docx

1、普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟卷按秘密级事项管理启用前2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (模拟卷)英 语第一部分阅读(共两节， 满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5 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。AWhy go to Madrid?There may be a slight chill (寒冷) in the air, with temperatures staying around 15 in March, but Spains handsome capital is slowly starting to warm up

2、. Even more attractive are the cultural events.A new exhibition on the living and working spaces of Spains greatest artist, Picasso, has just opened in the studio at the Fundacin Mapfre at Paseo de Recoletos 23. It runs until 11 May with rarely seen pieces borrowed from his family.Later this summer,

3、 the 400th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance (文艺复兴) painter EI Greco will be marked with an exciting exhibition at the Museo del Prado at Paseo del Prado from 24 June to 5 October.How to go?The widest range of fights is offered by EasyJet - from Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Liverpool and L

4、uton. British Airways and its sister airline Iberia combine forces from Heathrow and London City. Ryanair flies from Manchester and Stansted; Air Europa flies from Gatwick.Barajas airport is 13km north-east of the city centre and is served by frequent trains on Metro line 8, but the shortest undergr

5、ound journey is a bit complex with at least one change at Nuevos Miniterios station and takes about 30 minutes. The fare to any station in the city centre is 4.50. The airport express bus runs every 15 to 35 minutes around the clock; 5 one way. It takes 40 minutes to reach the city centre. A taxi ta

6、kes half the time. A flat rate of 30 covers most of central Madrid.1. When will the exhibition about Picasso close?A. On 23 March. B. On 11 May.C. On 24 June. D. On 5 October.2. Which airline operates flights from Manchester to Madrid?A. EasyJet. B. Ryanair.C. Air Europa. D. British Airways.3. What

7、is the fastest way to reach central Madrid from Barajas airport?，A. Take a taxi. B. Take a city bus.C. Take Metro line 8. D. Take the airport express bus.BMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what

8、was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters (水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration (合作), and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we

9、had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet

10、to learn about the prairie (大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a p

11、icture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, a

12、nd we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knew that when we saw the garden

13、every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.4. What seemed to be the TV directors initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited. B. They were surprised.C. They were worried. D. They were uninterested.5. What is special about the garden?A. Weeds were allowed to spread natural

14、ly.B. The grass grew faster than common grass.C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D. Underground water was used for the plants.6. What does the underlined word“that refer to in the last paragraph?A. We got blisters on our hands. B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famou

15、s. D. The project would be finished.7. How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed. B. Curious. C. Proud. D. Regretful.CHeads up! Across the country, sports injuries are a safety concern for young athletes. Now, the American Medical Association (AMA) has a new set of guidelines aimed at pro

16、tecting players from the danger of concussions - serious injuries caused by a blow to the head.“By raising awareness of the serious risks associated with concussions and ensuring that the appropriate guidelines are in place, we can reduce the number of young athletes who may return to the game too s

17、oon, which can. put their health at further risk, said AMA Board Member Jack Resneck Jr, M.D., in a statement.The policy recommends that young athletes who may have a concussion be taken off the field as soon as possible. Then, they are only to return to their sport with a doctors written approval.

18、The policy also sets age-specific rules for health care professionals and athletic organizations in evaluating and caring for concussions.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a concussion is a type of traumatic (创伤) brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the hea

19、d or hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This type of movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist inside the skull (颅骨). It can damage brain cells and create chemical changes in the brain.The CDC says that between 1.6 million and 3.8 million trau

20、matic brain injuries caused by sports and recreation-related activities occur in the U.S. every year. A study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy showed that as many as 40% of high school athletes return to playing before they should. The AMAS new guidelines should help to bring those num

21、bers down.8. Why does the AMA set the new guidelines?A. To raise safety standards of sports.B. To protect athletes from concussions.C. To set rules for health care evaluation.D. To help players return to the game quickly.9. What should young athletes who may have a concussion do?A. Avoid using the h

22、ead. B. Leave the field forever.C. Get treatment in time. D. Switch to another sport.10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. What a concussion is. B. What causes damage to brain cells.C. How the CDC works. D. How a concussion can be prevented.11. Which of the following is the best title for the text

23、?A. Rules for Safer Play B. Sports Injuries in the USC. Advice to Athletes D. New Policies for DoctorsDOrganic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. Ho

24、wever, there are people who think it is a waste of money.There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.So

25、me people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There werent enough organic ingredients (原料), such as grain and cattle.

26、 This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as

27、cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria (病毒), such as E.coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non- organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.

28、 Handling meat carefully is important too.Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.12. W

29、hat is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?A. Price. B. Safety. C. Freshness. D. Variety.13. What is the doctors suggestion?A. Grow your own food. B. Reduce the use of pesticides.C. Make sure the food is clean. D. Buy large companies products.14. Which of the following do most peopl

30、e agree on organic food?A. It tastes better. B. It is easier to grow.C. It contains more fat. D. It is more nutritious.15. Where does this text probably come from?A. A recipe book. B. A chemistry paper.C. A medical report. D. A health magazine.第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分，满分12.5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

31、项中有两项为多余选项。The Hotel Wake-up Call Gets PersonalHeres a wake-up call: The hotel front desk will do one better than ringing your phone in the morning. Theyll send an actual human being to your room. Dont worry. They wont come in and kiss you good morning._ 16_Never mind that most travelers nowadays ha

32、ve smart phones with built-in alarm clocks. _17_ Here are some examples. At the Wolcott Hotel, if a wake-up call is unanswered, they will send an employee to your door. At Las Ventanas al Paraiso, an employee shows up at your room to wake you up with tea, coffee and breakfast bread. At the Mandarin Oriental, a person rather than an automated system will call to wake you up. _ 18_Hotels have always taken the wake-up call seriously. _ 19_If you dont get your call within five minutes of the req