2020年全國(guó)卷3英語高考試題

1、絕密啟用前2020年普通高等學(xué)校招生全國(guó)統(tǒng)一考試英語第二部分閱讀理解(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和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。AJourney Back in Time with ScholarsClassical Provence (13 days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best- preserved Roman

2、monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed (瓦屋頂) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain (15 days)Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also

3、a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.Chinas Sacred Landscapes (21 days)Discover the China

4、 of“past ages, its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights (精彩之處) include Chinas most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhous rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum i

5、n Shanghai.Tunisia (17 days)Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to

6、picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.21. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain? A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers. C. Van Goghs paintings. D. Greek buildings22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about? A. France.B. Spain.C. China.D. T

7、unisia.23. Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour? A. White towns.B. Underground cities. C Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills.BWhen “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was first shown to the public last month, a group of excited animal activists gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. But the

8、y werent there to throw red paint on fur-coat- wearing film stars. Instead, one activist, dressed in a full-body monkey suit, had arrived with a sign praising the filmmakers: Thanks for not using real apes (猿)!”The creative team behind “Apes” used motion-capture (動(dòng)作捕捉) technology to create digitaliz

9、ed animals, spending tens of millions of dollars on technology that records an actors performance and later processes it with computer graphics to create a final image (圖像). In this case, one of a realistic-looking ape.Yet “Apes” is more exception than the rule. In fact, Hollywood has been hot on li

10、ve animals lately. One nonprofit organization, which monitors the treatment of animals in filmed entertainment, is keeping tabs on more than 2,000 productions this year. Already, a number of films, including “Water for Elephants,” “The Hangover Part I” and “Zookeeper,” have drawn the anger of activi

11、sts who say the creatures acting in them havent been treated properly.In some cases, its not so much the treatment of the animals on set in the studio that has activists worried; its the off-set training and living conditions that are raising concerns. And there are questions about the films made ou

12、tside the States, which sometimes are not monitored as closely as productions filmed in the States. 24. Why did the animal activists gather on Hollywood Boulevard?A. To see famous film stars.B. To oppose wearing fur coats.C. To raise money for animal protection.D. To express thanks to some filmmaker

13、s.25. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The cost of making “Apes.”B. The creation of digitalized apes.C. The publicity about “Apes.” D. The performance of real apes.26. What does the underlined phrase “keeping tabs on” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Listing completely.B. Directing professi

14、onally.C. Promoting successfully D. Watching carefully.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph about animal actors?A. They may be badly treated.B. They should take further training.C. They could be traded illegallyD. They would lose popularity.CWith the young unable to afford to leave home and

15、 the old at risk of isolation (孤獨(dú)), more families are choosing to live together.The doorway to peace and quiet, for Nick Bright at least, leads straight to his mother-in-law: she lives on the ground floor, while he lives upstairs with his wife and their two daughters.Four years ago they all moved in

16、to a three-storey Victorian house in Bristol - one of a growing number of multigenerational families in the UK living together under the same roof. They share a front door and a washing machine, but Rita Whitehead has her own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room on the ground floor.“We floated

17、 the idea to my mum of sharing a house,” says Kathryn Whitehead. Rita cuts in: “We spoke more with Nick because I think its a big thing for Nick to live with his mother-in-law.”And what does Nick think? “From my standpoint, it all seems to work very well. Would I recommend it? Yes, I think I would.”

18、Its hard to tell exactly how many people agree with him, but research indicates that the numbers have been rising for some time. Official reports suggest that the number of households with three generations living together had risen from 325,000 in 2001 to 419,000 in 2013.Other varieties of multigen

19、erational family are more common. Some people live with their elderly parents; many more adult children are returning to the family home, if they ever left. It is said that about 20% of 25-34-year-olds live with their parents, compared with 16% in 1991. The total number of all multigenerational hous

20、eholds in Britain is thought to be about 1.8 million.Stories like that are more common in parts of the world, where multigenerational living is more firmly rooted. In India, particularly outside cities, young women are expected to move in with their husbands family when they get married.28. Who main

21、ly uses the ground floor in the Victorian house in Bristol?A. Nick.B. Rita.C. Kathryn.D. The daughters.29. What is Nicks attitude towards sharing the house with his mother-in-law?A. Positive.B. Carefree.C. Tolerant.D. Unwilling.30. What is the authors statement about multigenerational family based o

22、n?A. Family traditions. B. Financial reports. C. Published statistics. D. Public opinions.31. What is the text mainly about?A. Lifestyles in different countries.B. Conflicts between generations.C. A housing problem in Britain.D. A rising trend of living in the UK.DWe are the products of evolution, a

23、nd not just evolution that occurred billions of years ago. As scientists look deeper into our genes (基因), they are finding examples of human evolution in just the past few thousand years. People in Ethiopian highlands have adapted to living at high altitudes. Cattle -raising people in East Africa an

24、d northern Europe have gained a mutation (突變) that helps them digest milk as adults.On Thursday in an article published in Cell, a team of researchers reported a new kind of adaptation - not to air or to food, but to the ocean. A group of sea-dwelling people in Southeast Asia have evolved into bette

25、r divers. The Bajau, as these people are known, number in the hundreds of thousands in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. They have traditionally lived on houseboats; in recent times, theyve also built houses on stilts (支柱) in coastal waters. “They are simply a stranger to the land, said Redne

26、y C. Jubilado, a University of Hawaii researcher who studies the Bajau.Dr. Jubilado first met the Bajau while growing up on Samal Island in the Philippines. They made a living as divers, spearfishing or harvesting shellfish. We were so amazed that they could stay underwater much longer than us local

27、 islanders, Dr. Jubilado said. “I could see them actually walking under the sea.In201, Melissa Ilardo, then a graduate student in genetics at the University of Copenhagen, heard about the Bajau. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the evolution of physical characteristics that made

28、 the task easier for them. “it seemed like the perfect chance for natural selection to act on a population, said Dr. Ilardo. She also said there were likely a number of other genes that help the Bajau dive.32. What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 1?A. Environmental adapt

29、ation of cattle raisers.B. New knowledge of human evolution.C. Recent findings of human origin.D. Significance of food selection.33. Where do the Bajau build their houses?A. In valleys.B. Near rivers.C. On the beach.D. Off the coast.34. Why was the young Jubilado astonished at the Bajau?A. They coul

30、d walk on stilts all day.B. They had a superb way of fishing.C. They could stay long underwater.D. They lived on both land and water.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Bodies Remodeled for a Life at SeaB. Highlanders Survival SkillsC. Basic Methods of Genetic ResearchD. The Worlds Best

31、 Divers第二節(jié)(共5小題: 每小題2分，滿分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能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)。A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party, The party is a chance for friends and family to

32、 congratulate the person on the new home._ 36 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen t

33、ools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isnt a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isnt a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities

34、 like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39 Housewarming part

35、ies get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating and dont use fires to keep warm.A. This isnt usual though.B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming partyC. You can also bring food

36、or drinks to share with the other guests.D. If youre lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.G This was so that the person could keep their hom

37、e warm for the winter,第三部分語言知識(shí)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)xL閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、Be C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。As a businesswoman, I care deeply about my customers. But like anyone for whom you feel affection, 41 can also drive you mad. Theyll come rushing in, 42 their handbags been stolen. The

38、yll 43 that they left it in the changing room, create havoc(混亂) and then 44 it had been in their car all the time. Theyll have out half the 45 in the shop, and want the only style you dont have left in a 46 colour. I do know how upset the shop staff can get, but I try to persuade them to keep 47 .I

39、remember the first really 48 customer we had at Covent Garden. She was 49 absolutely everything, nothing was right and I was rather 50 that she became a regular. After a while, she 51 for the way she behaved at the beginning. She had split up with her husband the week before, was living in a flat 52

40、 and since shed found it too much to cope with (應(yīng)對(duì)), shed taken it out on 53 people.That taught me a valuable 54 and I pass it on to the people who 55 in the market. Dont take it 56 . If a customer is rude or difficult, just think “Maybe shes had a row with her husband. Maybe her childs not 57 .” Al

41、ways water it down and dont let your ego (自我) get 58 . If you do, you wont be able to 59 it and the whole thing develops into an unpleasant scene and that 60 everyones day.41. A. shopkeepersB. customersC. salespersonsD. receptionists42. A. sayingB. pretendingC. guessingD. replying43.A. agreeB. promi

42、seC. imagineD. swear44. A. forgetB. decideC. discoverD. assume45. A. foodsB. cataloguesC. belongingsD. goods46. A. particularB. differentC. matchingD. natural47. A. fightingB. smiling C. waitingD. changing48. A. generousB. politeC. carelessD. difficult49. A. curious aboutB. displeased withC. patient

43、 with D. uncertain about50. A. relaxedB. delightedC. surprisedD. embarrassed51. A. searchedB. arguedC. prayedD. apologized52. A. by chanceB. by herselfC. on purposeD. on duty53. A. rudeB. suchC. otherD. lonely54. A. lessonB. trickC. skillD. trade55. A. workB. shopC. meetD. quarrel56. A. kindlyB. sec

44、retlyC. personallyD. casually57.A. readyB. awayC. upD. well 58. A. out of sightB.in the wayC. behind the sceneD. above the law59. A. stressB. expectC. handleD. blame60. A. ruinsB. makesC. startsD. saves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。In ancient China lived an artist 61._ pai

45、ntings were almost lifelike. The artists reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait (畫像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their 62._ (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would. 63._ (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperors chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River - perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.Filled with 64._ (curious), the artist packed his bags and