【附20套高考模拟试题】2020届江西省九江市高三第二次高考模拟统一考试英语含答案

their children as friends. “My parents are happy to discuss things with me and willing to listen to me,” says 17-year-old Daniel Lazall. “I always tell them when I’m going out clubbing. As long as they know what I’m doing, they’re fine with me.” Susan Crome, who is now 21, agrees. “Looking back on the last 10 years, there was a lot of what you could call negotiation. For example, as long as I’d done all my homework, I could go out on a Saturday night. But I think my grandparents were a lot stricter with my parents than that.”

Maybe this positive view of family life should not be unexpected. It is possible that the idea of teenage rebellion is not rooted in real facts. A researcher comments, “Our surprise that teenagers say they get along well with their parents comes because of a brief period in our social history when teenagers were regarded as different beings. But that idea of rebelling and breaking away from their parents really only happened during that one time in the 1960s when everyone rebelled. The normal situation throughout history has been a smooth change from helping out with the family business to taking it over. ” 25. What is the popular image of the teenagers today? _________. A. They worry about school.

B. They dislike living with their parents. C. They have to be locked in to avoid troubles. D. They quarrel a lot with other family members.

26. Compared with parents of 30 years ago, today’s parents ____________. A. go to clubs more often with their children B. are much stricter with their children C. care less about their children’s life D. give their children more freedom

27. According to the writer, teenage rebellion __________.

A. may be a false belief B. is common nowadays

C. existed only in the 1960s D. resulted from changes in families 28. What is the passage mainly about? _________

A. Negotiation in family. B. Education in family. C. Harmony in family.

D. Teenage trouble in family. C

Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It is an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago, W. Va and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.

Robotic technology, in particular, holds much promise, McAteer says, especially when it comes to

mapping mines and rescuing trapped miners --- the special operations of the mining industry.

One of the first mining robots was developed five years ago at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog. It used lasers(激光器) to “see” in dark tunnels and map abandoned mines—some of the most dangerous work in the business.

The latest design is called Cave Crawler. It’s a bit smaller than Groundhog，and even more advanced. It can take photos and videos and has more sensors that can detect the presence of dangerous gases. Incredibly，the robot has a real sense of logic. If it comes across an obstacle it gets momentarily confused. It has to think about what to do and where to go next. Sometimes it throws a fit just like a real person.

The greatest problem, though, is cost. The money of the earliest research project was provided by the government, but that money had dried up, and it’s not clear where future money will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances in safety, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990, fatalities(致命性) have declined by 67% and injuries by 51% , according to the National Mining Association.

Some experts predict that robots in mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automotive industry. The robots do the most boring and dangerous jobs，but won’t get rid of the need for human workers.

29. The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog, mainly because ____.

A. it can map abandoned mines C. it’s smaller than Groundhog

B. it can see in the dark tunnels D. it has a real sense of logic

30. The underlined phrase “throws a fit” in paragraph 4 probably means“______”

A. gets angry C. becomes hungry

B. gets sick

D. becomes cheerful

31. We can infer from the text that ______.

A. the mining robots do most of the mining work at present B. groundhog can discover the presence of dangerous gases

C. experts are trying to make robots help miners with dangerous work D. robots cannot do dangerous work in dark areas 32. What can be the best title for the text? ________

A. Mining Accidents in America B. Robots in Mines C. Cave crawler, the Latest Robot

D. The Future of Robots

D

News that Microsoft made a $44.6 billion bid to buy Yahoo resulted in heated discussions made by many Internet users. Here are some responses

Diane Burke of Weeks bury, entucky

I think it would definitely be an interesting combination. Everyone recognizes the names Yahoo and Microsoft, but everyone also says, “Did you Google it?” Such a catchphrase (时髦话) is going to be hard to beat.

Shaun Carney of Laurelville, Ohio

I think the merger (合并) will provide more competitions for Google. I don’t think the merger will allow Microsoft to develop faster than Google, though. I believe the increased competition this merger brings will force Google to stay on top of its game by offering more fresh and original Internet tools and expanding on the tools it already offers.

Toni Suarez of Hacienda Heights, California

I view the merger as a necessary element in preventing a monopolization (垄断). Perhaps it would bring better high technology innovations to e-mail and help in researching and developing a better Internet! Rick R. of Edgewater, Florida

It sounds like a disaster to me. If this were to happen, I would stop using my Yahoo e-mail account because I don’t like the feeling of Microsoft spying upon my business. I will sign up for Google. Antonio Glosser of ansas City, Missouri

Right now, Yahoo offers a lot of features and tools at no cost for all different levels of Internet users. Microsoft seeks nothing but profit. Undoubtedly, they’ll do nothing other than find ways to start removing Yahoo’s formerly non-priced features. Microsoft’s greed will ruin the great thing that Yahoo currently is. 33. How many companies are mentioned in the passage?

A. One.

B. Two.

C. Three.

D. Four.

34. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Shaun’s attitude towards Google is passive.

B. Toni believes the Internet will have a promising future. C. Rick will support Google after the merger.

D. Antonio is afraid that the merger will cost Yahoo’s free features. 35. The passage is mainly about ______.

A. opinions on the merger of Yahoo and Microsoft B. the strengths of Yahoo and Microsoft

C. the strengths and weaknesses of large companies D. the future of Yahoo and Microsoft 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. __36__ The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey.

Before getting into the recommendations, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. __37__ If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options.

__38__ When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. __39__

Some quick recommendations Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen ing is always unusual and fun. __40__ Happy reading!

A. If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful.

B. The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family.

D. You should just find a topic or author you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. F. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book.

G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. 第三部分：完形填空：（共20小题，每题1.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D），选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 An old man went to live with his son，daughter-in-law，and 4-year-old grandson．The old man’s hands 41 , his eyesight was not clear，and his 42 unsteady（不稳定的）. The family were 43 every night at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and 44__ sight made this rather difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, ___45 would often spill（洒落）onto the tablecloth. “We must do something about grandfather,” said the husband.

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, grandfather ate 46 in the corner while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner at the dinner table. 47 grandfather had already broken a dish or two, his food was served in a 48 bowl. Sometimes, when the family 49 grandfather, he had a tear in his eye as he ate alone. 50 , the only words the couple had for him were sharp 51