1、广东省珠海市届高三上学期摸底考试英语试题及答案珠海市2020-2021学年度第一学期高三摸底测试英 语第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABecause of the spread of COVID-19, many students are forced to study at home. But parents are worried about how their children can learn more efficiently. The following webs
2、ites might give you a clue.ScratchWith Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch can be downloaded free of charge. Scratch is designed especially for ages 8 to 16, but is used by people of all ag
3、es. Scratch is used in more than 150 different countries and available in more than 40 languages.Mr. BobMr. Bob is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science. Bob encourages parents and teachers to practice Random Acts of Science by providing instruc
4、tions and videos for interactive science experiments on his website. Bob has also coauthored a very popular series of science adventure books for kids.Oxford Owl for SchoolOxford Owl for School is home to online teaching, learning and assessment resources and expert support for primary schools. Free
5、 teaching, learning and assessment resources are provided, including book recommendations, storytelling videos, activity sheets and teaching notes. With a library of free, tablet-friendly eBooks, youll find the perfect eBook for every pupil.The National Geographic SocietyThe National Geographic Soci
6、ety is a global nonprofit organization to explore and protect our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations. Our yellow border serves to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. We reach millions of people aroun
7、d the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 langauges.21. Which website is most suitable for science lovers?A. Scratch.B. Mr. Bob.C. Oxford Owl for School.D. The National Geographic Society.22. What is special about Oxford Owl for School?A. It owns
8、 a library in America.B. It offers materials for students only.C. It provides online books for free.D. It is suitable for students of all ages.23. What do Scratch and the National Geographic Society have in common?A. They have users worldwide.B. They choose books for kids to read.C. They are designe
9、d especially for kids.D. They are both nonprofit organizations.BI am proud to be a member of two cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have lived in both Mexico and the United States.I was born in the state of Michoacn. I was born in a sm
10、all town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we would go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I would go for a swim in a creek. My mom did not work; she stayed at home taking care of our family.
11、 Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.In 1996, the day came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.Wh
12、en I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time.My education now is different from the one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very ha
13、ppy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an immigrant in this country. Now that I have been here three years, I am proud to offer my help an
14、d support to people who need it.I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.24. What does the writer think of Mexico?A. She doesnt like it because its poor.B. She was too young to re
15、member it.C. She loves the country and is proud of it.D. She wants to get rid of it so she left.25. Why did the family move to the US?A. Because they were in need of more money.B. Because the mother found no peace in Quinceo.C. Because they wanted to experience a new culture.D. Because the author co
16、uld have new friends.26. Which of the following statements about the author is WRONG?A. She wants to be a teacher and support people.B. She enjoyed company of friends at the new school.C. She enjoyed life in Mexico and also in the USA.D. Her new school teaches in English and Mexican.27. The purpose
17、of the passage is to _.A. explain how the author learns English well as a teenB. help people to understand American immigrants betterC. introduce the life in her hometown Quinceo in MexicoD. persuade immigrants not to drop their mother tongueCIn our youth-obsessed culture, one would assume that your
18、 self-esteem peaks in your 20sbut thats not the case. Researchers from the University of Bern set out to determine when the average persons self-esteem is the highest, and the good news is that your peak comes decades later.Researchers found that self-esteem increases throughout ones lifetime, with
19、a slight plateau during those awkward teen years. Our self-esteem levels then start rising again and dont peak until well into midlife. The highest point for self-esteem level happened at age 60 when they can retire and stayed there until a slight decline in ones 70s and 80s.This news that our self-
20、esteem will continue to rise or stay steady during the majority of our lives is exciting. We often hear of increased stress in the decades of midlife, but there are upsides too. “Midlife is, for many adults, a time of high stability in relationships and work. Moreover, most people further invest in
21、their roles, which might promote their self-esteem,” researcher Dr. Orth told the journalist. “For example, people take on managerial roles at work, maintain a satisfying relationship with their spouse or partner, and help their children become responsible and independent.”As we age and our roles te
22、nd to change, its natural for self-esteem to take a small hit. “Old age frequently involves loss of social roles as a result of retirement, the empty nest, and, possibly, widowhood. In addition, aging often leads to negative changes in other possible sources of self-esteem, such as socioeconomic sta
23、tus and health.” Dr. Orth said. However, its important to remember that its only a slight decrease. Dr. Orth believes that most people maintain a high self-esteem level even into their 90s and beyond.28. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to “peak”?A. Minimum. B. Maximum. C. Average. D
24、. Height.29. Who is more likely to have the highest self-esteem level?A. A newly-retired person. B. A teenage boy.C. A person in his/her 80s. D. A middle-aged person.30. What does Dr. Orth think of the decrease in self-esteem for the old people?A. It is destructive. B. It is unnatural.C. It is impor
25、tant. D. It is acceptable.31. Where is the text most likely from?A. A travel guide. B. A science report.C. A novel. D. A business magazine.DThe start of the U.S. Atlantic hurricane season is just over two weeks away and forecasters are expecting particularly high activity this year. With warmer than
26、 usual conditions expected in the North Atlantic this summer, meteorologists have predicted that the season could produce eight or more hurricanes.While forecasters cannot predict how many hurricanes if any will make landfall, the potential for dangerous storms to strike the southern and eastern coa
27、sts brings an additional problem for authorities already struggling with the COVID-19.Experts say that the COVID-19 is affecting the capabilities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other organizations involved in responding to natural disasters.Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General
28、 Jeffrey Talley, who now leads global efforts on disaster management at IBMs Center for the Business of Government, said that with FEMA and other authorities engaged with responding to the COVID-19, resources will be limited if a hurricane strikes.“When we look at a disaster. I think of it in terms
29、of how we prepare for, respond to and recover from those types of events,” Talley said. “Right now were in the middle of the response of COVID-19. None of us are really sure how long its going to last and how the response to disasters is going to be different, say, two months from now, six months fr
30、om now, so on and so forth,” he said.According to Talley, the COVID-19 could complicate the response to a hurricane by interrupting the flow of emergency supplies to areas where they are urgently needed at crucial moments.Social distancing and stay-at-home orders will also force authorities along th
31、e south and east coast to rethink how they manage people who must leave their homes in the event of a disaster. While many states are already lifting some lockdown restrictions, social distancing will still be important for many months to come.32. When will the first hurricane possibly arrive in US
32、this summer?A. In about eight days. B. In about six months.C. In about two months. D. In more than two weeks.33. According to Talley, how could COVID-19 influence the response to a hurricane?A. More people will leave home to fight against a hurricane.B. Rescue materials might not reach disaster areas sometimes.C. Lockdown can greatly reduce damage and injury.D. The pandemic makes it harder to predict hurricanes.34. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. People throug
