【附20套高考模拟试题】【全国校级联考】华大新高考联盟2020届4月教学质量测评英语试题含答案

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Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be

among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it’s because we have mirror neurons (神经元) in our brains.

Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.

Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example“The hand took hold of the ball”), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball). Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.

Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact. Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (对等物）for neuroscience of what Einstein’s theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does—well, perhaps you’ll understand why. 12. Mirror neurons can explain _____. A. why we cry when we are hurt

B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold C. why we smile when we see someone else smile D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late

13. The underlined word “triggered” in the third paragraph probably means “____”. A. set off B. cut off C. built up D. broken up

14. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____. A. relate to human behavior and interaction B. control human physical actions and feelings C. result in bad behavior and social disorders

D. determine our knowledge and language abilities 15. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons. C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Humor Is Everywhere

Humor has close relationship with our daily life. It may appear in the speech of politician；it may appear in an advertisement or newspaper, even it may appear in our daily conversation. It brings us happiness, joy and love. If happiness is one of the great goals of life, then it is the sense of humor that provides the key. 16_

17 Many scholars try to define the essence(本质) of humor from sociological and psychological, as well as from linguistic perspective. However, most of them just present some of the historical theories or an individual theory. Up to now, there has still been no agreement on how humor should define, nor has there been agreement on how to appreciate or understand humor.

18 On one hand, people fail to define humor, because people hold wrong understanding of humor. On the other hand, people define humor only from one perspective, such as psychological, philosophical, or sociological perspective. Their theories just are limited. Finally, humor varies by culture. 19 Even in one country, there still exist some differences.

So many difficulties in comprehending humor, why is there still so many scholars studying it? First, English humor has not received enough attention that it deserves in China .Little humor with distinctive linguistic and cultural characteristics has satisfactorily introduced to China. Consequently, many Chinese people fail to appreciate the charm beauty of English humor. Second, if we study humor well, we will have a good understanding of English language. 20 They have close contact. Third, the more we study English humor, the more we appreciate the culture of other country. If we have a better understanding of other language, it will help us to communicate with foreigners. A. Different countries have different cultures.

B. Humor helps us to maintain a correct sense of values. C. In a word, humor has significant uses in our daily lives. D. English humor is one important part of English language. E. Humor is an active part of both written and oral language.

F. There are some specific reasons why humor study is not enough.

G. Humor has always been a hot topic among linguistics, philosophers, and psychologists. 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Thirteen years ago I fell in love with a white ball of fur that wagged its tail at me from a city dog pound (狗的收留所). Although I was about to___ 21__a steady job to follow my dream of becoming a travel writer, I decided to adopt it without a second ___22__. Layla had me at the first wag.

Although disappointed when I went traveling, Layla was always happy when I returned. And when I sat down to write my __23__, she would station (安置) herself next to my desk and we would have long (often nonverbal) conversations about where I’d been and what I’d seen. We ___24__ with each other as only animals and those who love them can.

I would read aloud to her what I’d ___25__. Sometimes she’d offer a “woof.” for emphasis. If she turned away to concentrate on cleaning a paw, I knew I had to ___26__

Of course she didn’t __27__what I was writing, but this exercise with her was my__28_ of self-editing. It was my way of pushing a story to a higher level. Reading to Layla turned a task into a __29___.She became my actual___30___ in my travels.

Watching her reactions to my__31___ forced me to pay attention to details. I was telling her the story ____32__ she were a reader. This helped ___33___ what I put on the page. Having such a __34___and patient audience critiquing(评论) my writing made me a better writer. In this way, I traveled the world, with Layla ___35___ at my side.

Today I am a travel writer, and I am __36__ because my friend of so long is gone. Like many old friends, she and I __37__ much over the years, and I’m so ___38__to her. Whatever __39___ I’ve had as a travel writer, I owe a large part to her being at my side for all those years, __40__ and simply loving. 21.A.quit 22.A.time

B.find

C.offer

D.keep

B.excuse C.chance D. thought

D.emails

23.A.stories B.letters 24.A.cooperated Bpeted 25.A.seen 26.A.show off

C.papers

C. communicated D. celebrated

D.collected D.give in

B.heard C.written B.start over

C.count out

27.A.understand B.repeat C.expect D.recognize 28.A.memory B.promise C.purpose D. means 29.A.step

B.dream

C.duty

D.joy

30.A.doctor B.guest C.partner D.guide

31.A.advice B.reply C.action D.work 32.A.as though B.in case

C. now that

D.even if

33.A.shape B.replace C.print 34.A.qualified B.skilled 35.A.possibly

C.ready

C.finally

D.voice D. curious

D.mentally D.disappointed

B. actually

36.A.worried B.heartbroken C.scared

37.A. received B.shared C. cherished 38.A.faithful B.blind

D.controlled

C.grateful D.cruel

39.A.problem B.experience C.option D.success 40.A.listening B.talking C. recording

第Ⅱ卷

注意：将答案做在答题卡上, 在试卷上作答无效。

第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为41~50的相应位置上。

My father has an exceptional(罕见的) talent the ability to understand people. When I have a problem that I think no one else will understand, I take it 41._______ my father. He listens carefully, asks me some questions, and then seems to know 42._______ (exact) how I feel. Even my twin sister can talk to him more easily than to me. Many people seem too busy 43._______ (take) time to understand one another. 44._______ my father sees taking time to listen as essential to any relationship, whether it involves family, friendship, or work.

At work, my father’s friends and colleagues benefit from his talent. His job requires him to attend 45._______ (society) events and sometimes I go along. I often watch him at dinner; his eyes 46._______ (fix) on whoever is speaking, and he nods his head at every remark. After such conversations, my father has acquired what I believe is 47. _______ true sense of the speaker’s meaning.

My father’s ability to listen affects his whole life. His ability 48._______ (allow) him to form strong relationships with his coworkers and earns him 49._______ (last) friendships. It also makes it possible for him to have open conversations with his children. Furthermore, it has 50._______ (strong) his relationship with my mother. Certainly, his talent is one that I hope to develop as I grow up.

D.reviewing