江西省八校2020届高三英语第二次联考试题(无答案)新人教版

1、江西省八校2020 届高三英语第二次联考试题（无答案）新人教版本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分 150分。考试时间 120 分钟。第一卷（选择题共 115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Why is the man worried?A. He must read a lot of books.B. He does

2、n t like history.C.He can t get the books he reads.2. What do we learn from the conversation?A. The man will probably go to Canada for his vacation.B. The man will probably wait until summer to go to Mexico.C. The man will probably not go to Canada for his vacation.3. How far should the two speakers

3、 need to go?A. Two more miles.B. Another mile.C. Three moremiles.4. When will the lecture begin?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:15.C. At 7:45.5. What does the woman mean?A. She will go to the party today. B. She wants to go tomorrow evening.C. She won t go to the party today.第二节（共15 小题，每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面 5 段对

4、话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第6 至 7 题。6. What will they do before they go down to the seaside?A. Visiting a new park.B. Planting some flowers. C. Havingsome seafood.7. How did the man get to the city?A.

5、 By ship.B. By train.C. By bus.听第 7 段材料，回答第8 至 10 题。8. How many times had the discussions been held when the conversation took place?A. Four times.B. Six times.C. Eight times.9. Why did the woman invite the man to attend their discussions?A. Because he knew a lot about pop music. B. Because he was i

6、nterested in pop music.C. Because he was easy to get along with.10. When will the man come to their discussions?A. Only on Mondays.B. Only on Fridays.C. On Mondaysand Fridays.听第 8 段材料，回答第11 至 13 题。11. When can you have your letter sent out at the post office?A.7:30 a.m. every day. B.10:00 a.m. on Sa

7、turday. C. 4:00 p.m. on Friday.12. Which service is suitable for the customers who want to save money?A. The first-class post.B. The second-class post. C. The parcelpost.13. How can customers send a telegram?A. By telephone.B. By going to a post office.C. By going toa railway station.听第 9 段材料，回答第14至

8、 16题。14. How does the woman go to work at the moment?A. By bus.B. By train.C. By car.15. What stops the man driving to work?A. His wife doesn t allow him to do so. B. He can t afford the high gas bill.C. He lives near his workplace.16. What do we know about the woman?A. She doesn t get along well wi

9、th her boss. B. She hasn t got married.C. She loves driving to work.听第 10 段材料，回答第17 至 20题。17. In how many countries is TOEFL given ?A.118B.180C.12118. How many people take the IELTS every year ?A.One million people B. Two million C.Only 20 000 people19. How much will you pay for the TOEFL if you wan

10、t to test yourself in the four basic skills ?A. $125 B. $150 C. $ 27520. What can we learn about the IELTS ?A.It is open for students of all ages B. It doesn t include speakingtest.C.It is a paper test .第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45 分）第一节 单项填空（共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分）从 A、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑

11、。21. The Bailu Plain directed by WangQuananis most moving film andI really want to see it for second time.A a; a B the; a C the; the D the; a22. You are the team star! Working with is really your cup oftea .A .the others B. another C. others D. the other23. The day before yesterday the police includ

12、ing one officer searching for the murderer in that mountain.A. is B. are C. was D. were24. The steel works in which David has worked for five years uswith raw materials in large quantities in the past two years.A. has been supplying B. was supplyingC. have been supplying D. were supplying25 .The of

13、a huge number of dead pigs around Shanghai has focusedattention on food industries .A. achievement B. consideration C. amusement D. discovery26 .He made another wonderful discovery ,of great importance toscience .A. which I think is B. which I think it isC. which I think it D. I think is27 .The more

14、 teenagers watch actors smoking in films, the more theyare to take up the habit of smoking themselves .A. likely B. simply C. probably D. possibly28 . The next thing he saw was smoke from behind the house .A. rose B. rising C. to rise D. risen29 .Had Paul received six more votes in the last election

15、 , he ourchairman now.A. must have been B. would have been C. were D . would be30 .At a rough estimate , Nigeria is Great BritainA. three times the size as B. the size three times ofC. three times as the size of D. three times the size of31 .An awful accident , however , occur the other dayA. do B.

16、does C. did D. doing32.1 t happened once, however, some seventy years ago, the goldcup was stolen a few days before the race!A. how B. that C. where D. what33.-A girl is asking to see you . she comein or stay outside ,waiting ?Let her inA. Must B. Will C. Can D. Shall34 . Ive studied watching birds

17、as one of myhobbies. Could I makesome suggestions?A You will make it B It doesnt matterC Go right ahead D Take it easy35 .Our English teacher stresses we shouldn t any importantdetails while studying.A. leave out B. bring out C. let out D. test out 第二节 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

18、3655各题所给的四个选项（A、R C和D）中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。By good fortune, I was able to raft down the Motu River in New Zealand twice during the last year. The wonderful four-day journey _36_ one of the last wilderness areas in the North Island. The first expedition was _37_ by Buzz, an American guide with a grea

19、t deal of rafting _38_ .The first half-day was spent _39_ teamwork. The skill of following orders without questionwas _ 40_ . In the rapids （ 急流 ）, there is no room for mistakes. WhenBuzz yelled over the roar of the water, we had to _41_ quickly.We mastered the Motu. The screamed _42_ of Buzz were m

20、atched only by the strength of our rowing, as we took the raft _43_ where Buzz wanted it to go. At the end of the journey, there was a great feeling of _44_ . We had won. We felt powerful and good.The second time I went down the Motu, the experience I had _45_ should have been invaluable, but the gu

21、ide on this journey was a _46_ spoken Kiwi. It seemed that it would not even be _47_ to hear his voice above the noise of the rapids.As we approached the first rapid, he never even _48_ his voice. Gently and quietly he felt the mood of the river. There was no shouting and no contest to be _49_ .Wesp

22、ed through each rapid with beauty and, after a day, the river had become our _50_ . The quiet Kiwi was not our leader, but only the person who felt the rivermore strongly than we did. Laughter _51_ the tension ofachievement.Soon the quiet Kiwi let us all take _52_ as a leader. If one of us madea mis

23、take, the person laughed and it was the next person s turn. At the end of the journey, we did not want to _53_ our friend, the river. Wefelt like we had become one with the river.At the end of the first journey, it seemed that there could be no other wayto take it. Given the opportunity to choose a

24、_54_ , everyone would choose someonelike Buzz. But at the end of the second journey, we had grown to _55_ a very different way.36. A. composed B. covered C. exposed D. Arranged37. A. led B. sent C. drawn D. trained38. A. money B. fear C. experience D. activity39. A. questioning B. developing C. disc

25、overing D. accepting40. A. natural B. difficult C. controversial D. essential41. A. react B. remove C. return D. run42. A. rules B. plans C. orders D. questions43. A. rarely B. clearly C. nearly D. exactly44. A. surprise B. success C. regret D. curiosity45. A. gained B. lacked C. provided D. seen46.

26、 A. smartly B. proudly C. softly D. bitterly47. A. important B. necessary C. interesting D. possible48. A. controlled B. raised C. lost D. found49. A. performed B. defeated C. won D. achieved50. A. friend B. teacher C. enemy D. Lover51. A. matched B. reflected C. involved D. replaced52. A. risks B.

27、turns C. notes D. measures53. A. set aside B. refer to C. leave behind D. let alone54. A. leader B. friend C. teacher D. partner55. A. try B. dislike C. expect D. love第三部分阅读理解（共20 小题；每小题2 分，满分40 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A B C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AYOU may have heard of the “ American Dream” , an ideal

28、that has powered the hopes of Americans for generations.It began as a belief that the US was a land of opportunity, and that anyone could achieve success through hard work. At times, the dream has referred to homeownership, a good job, retirement security or each generation doing better than the las

29、t.Yet today, this concept seems to have greatly changed. As Time magazine pointed out, quite different from their predecessors , manyMillennials（thegeneration born after 1980） redefine the American Dream as“ day -to-daycontrol of your life ” . They “ prize job mobility , flexible schedules, any work

30、 that is more interesting than typing, and the ability to travel ”, said the magazine.Home ownership, once the cornerstone of the American Dream, is becoming a smaller priority for this generation, as a new research released by US insurance companyMassMutual noted. Meanwhile, nearly four in 10 Mille

31、nnials choose travel as part of their dream. And entrepreneurship （ 创业 ） is a rising favorite, as 26 percent of Millennials cite self-employment as part of the dream.So what has led to this huge change?Many point fingers at the poor economy. “ Contemporary young Americans seem destined to face a wor

32、ld stamped by ever narrowing opportunity and societal stagnation （ 停滞 ）, ” noted The Daily Beast.“ The rate of 16- to 24-year-olds out of school and out of work is unusually high at 15 percent. Manycollege graduates have taken jobs that don t require a degree, ” Time reported.The Atlantic magazine w

33、orries that these difficulties may lead to a lost generation who are “ unable to ever truly find their feet on the corporateladderDan Kadlec of Time sees Millennials as resetting their expectations.“ Thesituation is differentfor young adults today ” , he wrote. “ A trueAmerican Dreamhas to feel atta

34、inable, and manyMillennials aren t feeling they can attain much more than a day-to- day lifestyle that suits them. ” 56. The article is mainly about .A. how American youth today are trying to realize their dreamsB. changes in American youth s beliefs about the American dream and the reasons for them

35、C. how the American dream has inspired Americans to achieve successgenerationD. why the meaning of the American dream varies from generation to 57. According to Time magazine, unlike their parents, many Millennials inthe US now considerto be the American Dream.a. home c.a stablejobd

36、.self-employmente. a flexiblescheduleA. a, b, dB. a, c, eC. b, d,D. b, c, d58. The underlined worda”cornerstone ”in the fourth paragraph is closestin meaning toA. basisB.growthC.purposeD. balanceof the American Dreamaccording to59. What has changed Millennials views the article?A. A lack of confiden

37、ce in themselves.B. Their dissatisfaction with their government.C. Fierce competition in the job market.D. The discouraging economy and unemployment.60. Dan Kadlec thinks Millenialsnew definition of the American Dream isA. understandableB. negativeC.troublingD. beautifulBLIVING in China, it s very c

38、onvenient for us to travel to neighboring countries like Japan and South Korea. Last winter break, my family and I decided to makea ski trip down to Japan. The flight took us about four hours, and we had to take three buses to get to our destination. The trip was a laborious journey, but it was undo

39、ubtedly worth it.Upon arriving in Japan, the first thing that hit me was the cold, piercing（ 刺骨的 ） wind. As I stepped out of the airport, I was overwhelmed by the biting air that danced around me. The icy breeze that touched myskin sent a tingling （刺痛的）feeling through mymuscles. It was snowing at th

40、at time snowflakes singing, whirling, accumulating on the pavement, left a velvet carpet for the passengers to walk on, creating one of the most beautiful sites. I sankmy feet into the thick layer of snow on the ground, as a soft and comfortable feeling enveloped me. Protected by my thick coat, muff

41、ler, gloves and winter wear, I danced around in the snow freely, letting all my emotions out.Weboarded a bus heading for Sapporo, a city near our ski resort. Onthe bus, I sat alone, examining the delicate snowflakes that plastered （ 粘 贴 ） themselves onto my window. A cup of Starbucks cappuccino in m

42、yleft hand and a good read in my right - that one-hour journey was certainly worthwhile.I was reading a Chinese novel, To Live （ 活着）, a book that originallystarted out as a holiday assignment but later transformed into a life lesson. The book is about an individualwho goes through many unfortunate e

43、vents butstill persists and convinces himself to carry on living. I ve learned that no matter how hard life becomes, we should always continue pushing on, asanything can be accomplished with determination.Skiing in Japan was absolutely exciting but challenging. Weexperienced our first snowstorm. The

44、 food was spectacular. Overall, it was an amazing trip!61. The author s family traveled to Japan because .A. they wanted to go skiing thereB. they were invited by some friendsC. they were very interested in Japanese cultureD. they had expected it to be warmer than in China62. The underlined word “ o

45、verwhelmed” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .A. overjoyed B. amazedC. annoyed D. disappointed63. What lesson did the author learn from reading the novel To Live?A. We should cherish our lives and try to live them to the fullest.B. One can a chieve nothing if he or she doesn t have a dream.C.

46、 We should stay positive and determined no matter what happens.D. Those who have gone through unfortunate events tend to be optimistic.64. What can be inferred from the article?A. The author didn t lik e Japanese food at all.B. The author s journey to Japan was easy for her the whole time.C. The aut

47、hor didn t enjoy herself in Japan because of the bad weather.D. The author was impressed by the snow in Japan.VERA Wang, the queen of red-carpet dress ing, didn t go into the fashion business with stars in her eyes. She knew about its unglamorous （单调乏味的 ） side, the hard work and, especially, the ris

48、ks. And she had plenty of doubts along the way.But every time one person - and, she says, it really just takes one - figures out what she s trying to express with a certain design, she s reminded ofthe reason why she became involved in fashion, and why she s still in it: there s an indefinable payof

49、f from helping a woman look and feel her best.Wang, 63, was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in June 2020 at its prestigious awards show, often called “ the Oscars of fashion ”.“ To all the women and men I have dressed, thank you for your trust

50、,” shesaid whenaccepting the award from her mentor （ 导师 ） and former employer Ralph LaurenHer hit designs include the lavender （ 淡紫的 ） skirt actress Sharon Stone paired with a Gap shirt at the Oscars in 1998 and the crystal-waistband wedding gown that Chelsea Clinton wore in 2020 . There s rarely a

51、Hollywood event or an A-list （ 重要的 ） wedding where Wang s name doesn t come up. Wangalso has two lower- priced lines. She s developed a fragrance business and a home goods collection. And she even has a flower bouquet business. Wangwasn t always sure this would be her path. She studied art history a

52、tSarah Lawrence College and was a competitive figure skater in contention for a spot on the 1968 US Olympic team. Her family wasn t initially supportive of fashion as a career path, and although they had financial means, they didn t back her at first. So she went to work as an editor at Vogue, and t

53、hen at Ralph Lauren, before launching her company in 1990 as a bridalbrand. She earned fame and respect through her hard work.Her mentor described Wangas “ a unique young womanfilled with a rare passion for fashion ” . “ In all the years since, I have watched her drive, dedication and talent shape a

54、n entire world inspired by her ownlife firstas a bride,then as a wife and mother, but alway s as a strong and beautifulwoman”, Laurensaid.65. What can we conclude from the first two paragraphs?A.Vera Wang was eager to go into the fashion business because she admired stars a lot.B. Due to her talent,

55、 Vera Wang has had a smooth journey in the fashion business.C. Vera Wang wasn t very clear about what she expected when she first went into the fashion business.D. Vera Wang felt a sense of achievement when her work was appreciated by even one person.66. By mentioning Sharon Stone and Chelsea Clinto

56、n in the fifth paragraph, the author intends to .A. show Wang s influence in the fashion businessB. introduce designs that shot Wang to fameC. show the typical characteristics of Wang s workD. explain why Wang is popular at a Hollywood event or an A-list wedding67. What other businesses does Wanginv

57、est in besides the fashion business? a. the film industryb. home goods collections c. the diningbusiness d. a fragrance business e. a flower bouquet business A. a, b, cB. a, d, eC. b, c, dD. b, d, e68. What is the second-to-last paragraph mainly about?A. How Wang developed an interest in fashion.B. How Wang established herself in the fashion business.C. What inspired Wang to get into the fashion business.D. How Wang s family s attitude toward her ca