2020届 新高考英语模拟仿真卷
第2卷
1、National Geographic Exhibit \
The National Geographic Museum is always an interesting and educational place to visit. The admission isn't free but is definitely worthwhile for unique exhibits like this. We'll be taking a self-guided tour hut there may also he museum staff on hand. About the exhibition
On this exhibition, you will be surprised to find that the sunken Titanic was discovered by Robert Ballard, who was then carrying out a top secret Cold War mission(任务）. In 1985，Ballard’s mission was to dive to depths of 9,800 feet using a camera system called Argo to find and document the exploded remains of the submarine (潜艇) Scorpion. The objective of the mission was to gain evidence to determine what led to her loss. After concluding his successful investigations，Ballard used the final 12 days of his expedition to discover the remains of Titanic. The exhibition — originally exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum — shows the history of the discovery from an entirely new angle. Not only are visitors exposed to the historical events that led to the ship’s finding, but they can hear the fascinating stories of some of the passengers on board the ship. In addition to items borrowed from families of the survivors that have not been reunited since the night the ship sank in 1912, the exhibition contains those from the rich collections of the National Archives and the 20th Century Fox Archives. There are also movie sets and clothes worn by actors from the 1997 movie Titanic. Price Regular：$15
Seniors/Students/Military ： $ 12 Children 5—12 ( free under 5 ) ： $ 10 1. Why did Ballard carry out the 1985 mission? A. To determine the place of Titanic. C. To help find the reason for Scorpion s loss. 2. What can visitors see in the exhibition?
B. To save passengers during the Cold War. D. To experiment with a new camera system.
A. The survivors of Titanic. C. The movie about the ship Titanic.
B. The original design of Titanic. D. The possessions of the survivors.
3. If a retired couple takes their 4-year-old grandson to the exhibition, how much should they pay? A. $24.
2、 Downey’s mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day. Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.
U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.
Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.
Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues(问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional(情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, \you’re out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.\1.What does Downey’s mother mean to Downey? A.A friend.
B.A dreamer.
C.An example.
D.An expert.
B. $30. C. $34. D. $40.
2.Why did Downey finally decide to study abroad? A.Her mother asked her to do so.
B.Her school didn't live up to her expectations. C.She disliked studying architecture.
D.The joint programs gave her much inspiration.
3.What made Downey choose the Danish international school? A.The famous learned professors. B.The casual learning environment. C.The impressive academic reputation. D.The favorable geographical location.
4.What can we infer according to the last paragraph? A.It was not easy for Downey to study abroad. B.The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life. C.Downey was too young to take care of herself. D.Downey's parents could hardly afford her education.
3、The Ebro Delta, known as, a battleground during the Spanish Civil War, is now the setting for a different contest, where rice farmers fight against two enemies: the rice-eating giant apple snail, and rising sell levels. What happens here will have an effect on the future of European rice production and the overall health of southern European wetlands.
Located in the Western Mediterranean, the Ebro Delta produces 120 million kilograms of rice a year, making it one of the continent's most important rice-growing areas. As the sea moves into these fresh-water marshes(湿地), however, rising salinity(盐分) is hindering rice production. At the same time, this sea-water also kills off the greedy giant apple snail, an introduced pest that feeds on young rice plants. The most promising strategy has become to exploit one evil against the other.
The battle is currently in progress on land, in greenhouses at the University of Barcelona. Scientists working under the guidance of \withstand the increasing salinity without losing the absorbency.
2020届新高考英语模拟仿真卷第2卷
