1、2020 屆西安市第五十中學(xué)高三英語(yǔ)三模試卷及答案第一部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分40 分）第一節(jié)（共15 小題；每小題2 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can t be missed. Have you enjoye already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing ( 票 房 ) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna,

2、 Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whos

3、elife in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor( 黃 金 單 身 漢 )who tidies it up. The film s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the

4、only American celebrity( 名 人 ) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre -school children s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a

5、 movie starred, written and directed bywomen, too? Charlie s Angels is one of the first. A rebo翻ot拍( ) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the twofilms from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charl

6、es Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action mo

7、vie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie s Angels. BGlobal food demand will double by 2050, according to a new projection, and the farming techniques used to meetthatunprecedented( 空前的 ) demandwillsignificantlydetermineh

8、owsevere theimpactis on the environment, researchers said.The study researchers warned that meeting the demand for food would clear more land, increase nitrogen(氮) use and significantly add to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.“ Agriculture greenhsouse gas emissions could doubleby205

9、0 if current trends in global food productioncontinue,s”tudy researcher David Tilman, of theUniversityofMinnesota,said in a statement. “ Thiswould be amajor problem, since global agriculture already accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions.The researchers studied various ways in which th

10、e increasing food demand could be mentioned. They found that the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach would be for more food producers to adoptthe nitrogen -efficient“ intensive” farming method, which involves the heavy use of labor and the production of more crops per acre.This

11、 approach was shown to be more effective than the“ extensive” farming currently practiced by ma nations, a method that includes clearing more new land to produce more food.Different farming methods produce significantly different yields, the researchers found in yields for the wealthiest nations wer

12、e more than 300 percent higher than what the poorest nations produced.According to their analysis of the effects of extensive farming, if poorer nations continue using this method, by 2050theywill have cleared an area larger than theUnited States, about 2.5 billion acres. However, if wealthynationsh

13、elp poorernationsto improvefoodyields by incorporating( 吸收 ) intensivefarmingpractices, thatnumber could be reduced to half a billion acres.The researchers stress that the environmental effects of meeting future food demand depend on how global agriculture expands and develops.“ Our analyses show th

14、at we cansave most of the Earth s remaining ecosystems by helping the poorer natiof the world feed themselves,” Tilman said.4. What is the best title of this passage?A. The World Will Need Double Food by 2050B. Man Will Face the Risk of Lacking Food in the FutureC. Future Farmers Hold Environment s

15、Fate in Their HandsD. Different Farming Methods Produce Significantly Different Yields5. The character of the extensive farming is.A. very cost-effectiveB. to produce more crops per acreC. at cost of more new land to produce more foodD. very environmentally friendly6. It can be inferred from the pas

16、sage that.A. poorer nations mainly use the intensive farmingB. wealthy nations mainly use the extensive farmingC. the intensive farming needs less food producersD. the extensive farming has a worse effect on ecosystems7. According to the passage, the underlined word“ they ” in the 7th paragraph refe

17、rs to“ A. poorer nationsB. the effects of extensive farmingC. wealthy nationsD. future food demandCThere will be more plastic than fish in the world s oceans by 2050. That is what a new report from the W Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns. If the current trend continues, the report

18、said, oceanswill contain one ton of plastic for every three tons of fish in 2025. By 2050, plastics will weigh more than fish. The problem is that each year at least 8 million tons of plastics end up in oceans around the world. This is the same as dumping the contents of one garbage truck into the o

19、cean every minute.Not all plastic ends up in the ocean because someone throws a plastic bottle into the water. Plastic containers and other trash thrown onto streets and sidewalks often are swept into oceans. Unlike other types of trash in the ocean, the plastic never bio -degrades. There is a way t

20、o slow the amountof plastics going into the oceans people can recycle more. Currently only about 14 percent of plastics are recycled. Research in Europe shows asmuch as 53 percent of plastic could be recycled using available technology. The report says that another solution is using less plastic for

21、 packaging products. But that is not likely to happen.“ Given plastic packaging s many benefits, both the possibility and desirability of a-nthaec-rboosasrd dramaticreduction in the volume of plastic packaging used is clearly low,” the report said. But the authors note the use of plastics should be

22、tried“ where possible.” For decades, scientists warned that plastics are killing fi Research shows thatfish are dying from choking after eating plastics. Anothercause of death is that plasticscause “ intestinal blockage and starvation,” the environmental group said.8. Why is the garbage truck mentio

23、ned in Paragraph 1 ?A. To explain how plastics end up in the ocean.B. To warn people against the ocean pollution.C. To clarify the seriousness of the problem.D. To point out some details of the report.9. Why is plastic more dangerous than other types of trash?A. There is too much of it.B. It poisons

24、 the ocean water.C. It is from different sources.D. It is hard to break down.10. What is the author s attitude to the suggested solutions?A. Pessimistic.B. Curious.C. Unconcerned.D. Terrified.11. What can we infer from the text?A. People are not aware of the problem.B. Recycling is limited by lack o

25、f technology.C. Plastic packaging has become part of our life.D. Fish in the ocean will be replaced by plastics.DIn the old days, when you had to drive to a movie theater to get some entertainment, it was easy to see how your actions could have an impact （影響） on the environment. After all, you were

26、jumping into your car, driving across town, coughing out emissions （產(chǎn)生排放） and using gas all the way. But now that we're used to staying at home and streaming movies, we might get a littleproud. After all, we're just picking up our phones and maybeturning on the TV. You're welcome. Mother

27、 Nature.Not so fast, says a recent reportfromthe French-based Shift Project. According to "ClimateCrisis: The Unsustainable Use of Online Video", digital technologies are responsible for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and thatenergy use is increasing by 9% a year. Watching a half -hour sh

28、ow wouldcause 1. 6 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. That's like driving 6. 28 kilometers. And in the European Union, the Eureca project found thatdata centers（ where videos are stored ）there used 25% more energy in 2017 compared to just three years earlier, reports the BBC.Streaming is onl

29、y expected to increase as webecome more enamored ofour digital devices（設(shè)備） and the possibilityof enjoying entertainmentwhere and when we want it increases. Online video use is expected toincrease by four times from 2017 to 2022 and account for 80% of all Internet traffic by 2022. By then, about 60%

30、of the world's population will be online.You're probably not going to give up your streaming services, but there're things you can do to help lessenthe impactofyour onlineuse, expertssay. For example, according toLutz Stobbe, a researcher fromthe Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, we have n

31、o need to upload 25 pictures of the same thing to the cloud because it consumes energy every time. If instead you delete a few things here and there, you can save energy. Moreover, it's also a good idea to stream over Wi -Fi, watch on the smallest screen you can, and turn off your Wi-Fi in your

32、home if you're not using your devices.12. What topic is the first paragraph intended to lead in?A. The environmental effects of driving private cars.B. The improvements on environmental awareness.C. The change in the way people seek entertainment.D The environmental impacts of screaming services

33、.13. What does the underlined phrase become more enamored of" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Get more skeptical of.B. Become more aware of.C. Feel much crazier about.D. Get more worried about.14. What can we infer about the use of streaming services?A. It is being reduced to protect the planet

34、.B. Its environmental effects are worsening.C. It is easily available to almost everyone.D. Its side effects have drawn global attention.15. Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly?A. Watching downloaded movies on a mobile phone.B. Downloading music on a personal computer.C. Uplo

35、ading a lot of images of the same thing.D. Playing online games over mobile networks.第二節(jié)（共5 小題；每小題2 分，滿分 10 分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)The Co vid-19 pandemic is like a“ storm" which negatively affects children's mental and physical health and behavior.16. Here are some ways

36、that parents can help kids deal with the stress.Watch your kids closely.When we see a child acting in a manner that we think is inappropriate, we need to consider that the child may bear too much stress. Given this, it's important to look at their behaviors carefully.17 Understand the effects of

37、 adversity （逆境） on children.While many kids are experiencing a stressful situation right now, those who have been exposed to other bad events in childhood are at an increased risk of struggling during and after this crisis.18By knowing who is most at riskto suffer extreme stress from Covid-19 ,polic

38、ymakers can deliver community resources to those who are expected to need them most. 19 Adults must recognize that for some kids, the newfound loneliness brought on by Covid-19 feels like a gift.While we may be struggling with schools being closed, kids could be feeling happy. We might assume our ki

39、ds miss their friends, but they may appreciate having more time with us. And some who were dealing with bullying orsocial challenges at school may be relieved not to have to see other kids.Find" stress destroyers” that work for your family.It is recommended that parents help kids avoid the harm

40、ful effects of stress by first talking with them about the pandemic.20Lastly, experts suggest families create and stick to a routine that gives kids structure,makingtimeforplay, hygiene and physical activities.Along withpositiverelationships,sleep, exercise and nutrition also can help kids keep stre

41、ss under control.A. We should consider what need the behavior is attempting to meet during this difficult time.B. Avoid making assumptions.C. Stress is bad for children's health.D. It leaves children feeling stressed.E. Pay attention to children's manners.F. When we can predict, hopefully we

42、 can prevent.G. Parents are encouraged to keep kids connected with friends and family online.第二部分語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45 分）第一節(jié)（共20 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分30 分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D 四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)Suppose youareoffereda joboran opportunitytostudyinanothercountry.You aregoingto make21foryourbig adventure.Preparations

43、 for cultureshock are22things you should23.Your views may fight with different24, values, and traditions. You may have difficulty in getting used to anew culture, which is not25to you. This is culture shock.There are four stages（階段） to culture shock which you will26.In the first stage, you see the n

44、ew culture in a27light. The new country seems28. The local habits are interesting and the people you come across are welcoming and29. Unfortunately this stage will finally come to a(n)30.Usually around three months after arriving at the new31, differences between yourown culture and the new culture

45、begin to32. These differences often create anxiety. Excitement33feelingsof stress and anger due to some unfavorable events. Loneliness begins to34a sense of disconnection.As much as one year35, you become used to the new culture. You begin to see that even though the36of the culture are different fr

46、om your own, it has something that you can learn to37.Then, you are able to participate38in the host culture. This stage can be considered as biculturalwhere you keep many differences.Obviously, culture shock is something you cannot39when living in a foreign country. However, when you have completel

47、y got used to a new culture you can more fully40it.21. A.guessesB.preparationsC.rulesD.contributions22. A.importantB.sillyC.perfectD.impressive23. A.determineB.admitC.considerD.contrast24. A.altitudesB.motivationsC.approachesD.beliefs25. A.importantB.attractiveC.familiarD.special26. A.surviveB.exper

48、ienceC.designD.arrange27. A.favorableB.naturalC.reliableD.unique28. A.wonderfulB.painfulC.thankfulD.useful29. A.aggressiveB.cautiousC.friendlyD.modest30. A.conclusionB.announcementC.startD.end31. A.positionB.placeC.decorationD.organization32. A.replaceB.disappearC.existD.arise33. A.lives up toB.give

49、s way toC.goes back toD.holds on to34. A.inventB.reduceC.keepD.emphasize35. A.oldB.apartC.agoD.later36. A.standardsB.similaritiesC.expectationsD.distances37. A.defendB.rejectC.combineD.appreciate38. A.comfortablyB.responsiblyC.awfullyD.terribly39. A.balanceB.avoidC.involveD.forecast40. A.promoteB.sh

50、apeC.enjoyD.celebrate第二節(jié)（共10 小題；每小題1.5 分，滿分15 分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1 個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式Two special friends inthe Cincinnatiarea have created a41.(merry)Christmas than ever for the children and families affected during the pandemic, and it42.(inspire) by the experience of gratitude theyboth felt as they gre

51、w up.Jordynn and her best friend Skylar started Make a Kid Merry,43.organization that provides holiday gifts to kids the same support as their own moms received years ago. 44.(grow) up, both Jordynn and Skylar were raised by single mothers, and this fueled their desirethis year 45. (make) sure they“ pay it forward” to offer support to oth-pearrkeindtsfaomf siliinegsleduring the holidays.COVID-19 has influenced numerous families since it46.(break) out, so the two friends decided toset providinggiftsfor 50 kids47.theirgoal. They asked forcommunity48.(donate),andenlisted friends