江苏省南通市2020届高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The Small Goose Pagoda in Xi’an, one of the 22 Silk Road relics located in China, _______ back in 707 during the Tang Dynasty.A．dated B．was datedC．dates D．is dating2．Have you read the book Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out by Mo Yan, _____ that won him the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature?A．the one B．one C．those D．ones3．He works very hard in order to get himself ______ into a key university.A．accepted B．received C．announced D．admitted4．An exhibition with 885 cultural relics to be displayed ________ at the Meridian Gate Gallery.A．was held B．would hold C．has hold D．will be held5．I ordered a drink while I______ for my friends to come.A．will wait B．am waitingC．would wait D．was waiting6．She is stubborn in resisting his enquiries about the Moonstone _____ the degree that she makes it seem as if she does not want the mystery ______.A．on; to solve B．with; solvingC．for; being solved D．to; to be solved7．It _____ a Saturday afternoon in May ____ Margaret could arrange for me to meet her elder ,sister. A．was until; when B．was until;thatC．was not until; when D．was not until; that8．the key to the car when my boss came towards me.Finally I could drive himhome as usual.A．Never had I found B．Seldom did I findC．Hardly had I found D．No sooner did I find9．—Linda hasn’t shown up yet.—It’s strange. She ____.A．could B．might C．must have D．should have10．The guidance teacher was their adviser, offering them suggestions and solutions when they ______ difficulties.A．arose B．encounteredC．emerged D．evaluated11．When they first came to the city, my parents often went to neighbors for a talk, just as they ________ in the countryside.A．will do B．had doneC．have done D．were doing12．—Do you think he is the only person for the job?—I’m not quite sure but he’ll prove_______ to the task.A．equal B．essentialC．special D．superior13．Many developing countries are unwilling to pursue their economic development ______ destroying the environment despite there being several financial crises.A．at the risk of B．at the cost of C．at the end of D．at the mercy of14．—He is so delighted to make friends with Johnson.—Oh, I see. That’s _______ they have much in common.A．where B．how C．what D．because15．He asked ______ for the computer.A．did I pay how muchB．I paid how muchC．how much did I payD．how much I paid16．---How was your evening?---We went to Joe’s and had ____. We really enjoyed ourselves.A．a white elephant B．a square meal C．a sacred cow D．the salt of the earth17．---He was satisfied with the result, wasn't he?---No. It was so difficult that he __________have passed it.A．shouldn't B．mustn'tC．couldn' t D．wouldn't18．—Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?—The report scheduled to be handed in tomorrow, he _______ it.A．couldn’t have attended B．needn’t have attendedC．wouldn’t attend D．shouldn’t attend19．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house?—Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it.easily?A．was to give B．had givenC．was giving D．would give20．—Mike, it’s really impossible for us to get to the railway station in time!—How I wish I could stop the train ________ it.A．catch B．to catch C．catching D．caught第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21．（6分）If you feel sick or uncomfortable, you might seek out a doctor. But what to do if youdon’t quite know where you fit into this world and you’re tired of carrying that burden alone?I answered strang ers’ questions on life puzzles at the entrance to the New York City subway at 57th and 8th. A group of strangers had stopped by because they were carrying around some deep, meaningful questions that had long gone unanswered, like “why can’t I be happier in my life?”And then I spotted her, who would be my toughest questioner of the day. She was about 6 years old and held her mother’s hand as she craned (伸长脖子) her neck to stare at us. Her mother stopped, but the girl hesitated. “It’s OK,” I offered. “Do you have a question?” The girl smiled at her mother, then let go of her hand to walk over towards us. She looked me dead in the eye and said: “How do I know I’m real?”Suddenly I was back in graduate school. Should I talk about the French philosopher Rene Descartes to prove our existence, with the phrase “I think, therefore I am?” Or, mention English philosopher G. E. Moore and his famous “here is one hand, here is the other,” to prove the existence of the external world? But then the answer came to me. I remembered that the most important part of philosophy was feeding our sense of wonder. “Close your eyes,” I said. She did. “Well, did you disappear?” She smiled and shook her head, then opened her eyes. “Congratulations, you’re real.”She grinned (露齿而笑) broadly and walked over to her mother, who looked back at us and smiled. 1、Why did the author show up at the entrance of the subway?A．To take the subway. B．To look for strangers’ help.C．To offer advice on life puzzles. D．To help strangers carry their bags.2、What made the little girl stare at the author?A．Curiosity. B．Horror. C．Excitement. D．Nervousness.3、How did the girl find the answer?A．By hearing a story. B．By learning philosophy.C．By referring to others’ words.D．By having a real experience.4、Which of the following can best describe the author?A．Strict and smart. B．Honest and brave.C．Clever and helpful. D．Humorous and sociable22．（8分）Something’s happening at the lowest point on our planet,some 1,388 feet below sea level. The Dead Sea, a salt lake close to Israel, Jordan and the West Bank, is shrinking at an alarming rate—about 3.3 feet per year, according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East.“It’s not just like one country is punishing the Dead Sea; it’s more like the whole region,” said photographer Moritz Küstner, who visited the area in February to work on his series “The Dying Dead Sea”.The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan Riverbasin. But around the 1960s, the courses of some water sources it relied upon were diverted. Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.Mineral extraction(提取) industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining, experts say. The Dead Sea’s minerals have been popular for their m edical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品) and other consumer products.And then, of course, there’s the Middle East’s hot, dry climate, which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself. Last year, Israel and Jordan signed a $900 million d eal in an effort to stabilize the Dead Sea’s water levels. It involves building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump much needed water—some 300 million cubic meters annually—into the Dead Sea.“This is the most important and significant agreement since the peace treaty with Jordan (in 1994),” said Silvan Shalom, Israel’s energy and water resources minister at the time. Whether the canal—estimated to take three years to complete—will work out positively and as planned remains to be seen.For now, Küstner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a place of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.1、How many reasons for the De ad Sea’s shrinking does the author mention in the passage?A．One. B．Two.C．Three. D．Four.2、What does the underlined word “diverted” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Switch. B．Improve.C．Accomplish. D．Repair.3、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．The Dead Sea is drying out causing water shortage to humans.B．Küstner visited the Dead Sea to shoot TV series about people’s life.C．The Dead Sea’s minerals have been used in some products.D．The Dead Sea’s water levels have been stabilized by building a canal.4、What is the passage mainly about?A．How the Dead Sea’s water levels’ decline influences human beings.B．How important the Dead Sea is in Israel,Jordan and the West Bank.C．What we should do to save the Dead Sea from being destroyed.D．Why the Dead Sea is dying and the measure taken to save it.23．（8分）Petra and Wadi Rum,JordanWhen it comes to the world's wonderful desert scenery,Jordan's Petra and Wadi Rum has it.Alsoknown as the Valley of the Moon,this place is one of the best due to its amazing desert canyons（峡谷）and rock walls.Participants love exploring its Burdah and Um Fruth,walking to the impressive ancient city. Kilimanjaro,TanzaniaThe Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb.The Kili Trail permits travelers to witness the region's wilderness,virgin forests,and rare animals.Thisroute,according to many,is the easiest way to reach the top where the breath-taking 360-degree sights of natural wonders await.Quebec,CanadaThis special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures,where fresh water becomes one with the tides（潮汕）of the sea,makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinations in the world.Here is a track that heads to the Saguenay Fjord National Park which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls,inviting lakes,and rare animals.Great Smoky Mountain,USThis region（地区）has been named as the ancestral home of the Cherokee Indians,where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings.The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants.What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on the eastern part of the United States.1、What is Petra and Wadi Rum best known for?A．Its culture. B．Its quietness.C．Its rare animals. D．Its desert scenery.2、Which tour combines the scenery of land and water?A．Petra and Wadi Rum. B．Kilimanjaro.C．Quebec. D．Great Smoky Mountain.3、What is unique to Great Smoky Mountain?A．Special history. B．National park.C．Virgin forests. D．Ocean view.4、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Magical Nature Reserves B．Best Walking ToursC．Colorful Cultural Treasures D．Amazing Wilderness Areas24．（8分）The setting was a packed gymnasium just before the start of a game against another school. There were five girls who were members of the Danville High School basketball team-all of them starters. They were not in uniform to play that night and would not be on the team for the rest of thisseason. They were there to admit their breaking of team rules. They were there to support their coach’s decision to take them off the team. They were there to let the town know there was a problem in their little community that needed to be addressed. And they did it with sincere regret rather than defensiveness.While the school had been out for the New Year’s holiday, the five girls had gone to the party with several of their friends. There was alcohol there. And they all drank some.Coach Rainville has a zero tolerance rule on drugs and alcohol for her members though it was a hard decision to make. When classes resumed and accounts of holiday parties were shared, rumors about the five girls began closing in on t hem. The coach said she couldn’t back down on her rules. And the players-two junior students and senior students-agreed. That night in the gym was part of their public support of the coach’s decision.“We hope you will understand that we are not bad kids. What we did was definitely not worth it. We hope this event will make everyone realize that there is a big drug and alcohol problem in our community,” one of the senior students said, “And if you work with us to try to solve this problem, you will help us feel that we have not been thrown off our basketball team for nothing.” The five left the floor to deafening applause.The team may not win another game this year. But they’ve learnt something about personal responsibility, the effect of one’s action on ot hers, and honesty that will serve them well throughout life.1、It can be inferred from the passage that five girls who were kicked off the team were_.A．very good players on the teamB．addicted to alcohol and drugsC．three junior students and two senior studentsD．scolded by their parents for drinking alcohol2、What did the girls do to support their coach’s decision?A．They didn’t fight for Danville High School any more.B．They all gave speeches to apologize in the local press.C．They admitted their mistake in public in the gymnasium.D．They would never drink any alcohol throughout their life.3、Which word best describes the coach Rainville?A．Indifferent. B．Strict.C．Stubborn. D．Cruel.4、Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Growing up with pain B．A bad mistakeC．Team rules are everything D．Basketball girls in high school25．（10分）On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland, Canada, my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be a native.“Our generosity and hospita lity(好客),” he replied in a strong local accent. “If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, someone will stop to help. People here are kind like that.” His answer rang in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves. We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike. Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking equipment stopped. They’d heard us discussing different routes, and then asked if we’d like suggestions. They looked to be in their 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, “You have a car, right?” I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead.“Oh no,” she said, “you need a car.” And then, as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖), she said, “Take mine!” My husband and I just smiled in disbelief, dumbfounded.“Why not?” she insisted. “You need a car to get to know all these places.”“But you don’t even know us,” I sa id.“That doesn’t matter,” she continued with absolute determination.Surprised, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said, “That’s Alma.”Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Alma’s car. We spent the rest of our vacation discove ring different areas of this beautiful island. But it wasn’t the groups of whales we saw, or the vast areas of woodland, that made this place so memorable. Instead, it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.Next year, there’s no doubt where we’ll be taking our summer vacation. Who knows what act of kindness we’ll meet then?1、What did the cab driver take pride in as a native?A．Their kindness and enthusiasm. B．Their cheap service and friendliness.C．Their unselfishness and determination. D．Their rich experience and local knowledge.2、The underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 5 probably means “________”.A．annoyed B．satisfied C．shocked D．embarrassed3、What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?A．The local culture of the island. B．The answer from the cab driver.C．The beautiful scenery of the island. D．The help from an enthusiastic stranger.4、What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?A．She expects to visit Newfoundland again.B．She hasn’t decided where to go next year yet.C．She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.D．She also wants to be kind to others during the vacation.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26．（30分）In front of the big Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze (青铜) statue of a dog. Even though the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon (霓虹灯) signs flashing, it isn’t 1to find. It has been used as 2 since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends to 3 —just look for the crowds（人群）.Hachiko, an Akita dog, was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were close friends that cannot be 4 right from the start. Each day Hachiko would go with his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the professor would always find the dog 5 waiting for him. 6 , the professor died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.7 Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he 8to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors. Over time he became a 9 sightto people going to and from work every day. In 1934, a statue of him was put 10 the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place he last saw his friend alive.1、A．difficult B．important C．pleasant D．polite2、A．a parking place B．a training centerC．a starting line D．a meeting point3、A．leave B．arrive C．die D．work4、A．touched B．separated C．reached D．moved5、A．nervously B．disappointedly C．patiently D．carefully6、A．Sadly B．Clearly C．Luckily D．Honestly7、A．Because B．Since C．Although D．Unless8、A．decided B．agreed C．offered D．continued9、A．familiar B．strange C．comfortable D．funny10、A．inside B．outside C．behind D．above第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。