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1、2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (模拟卷5)英语试卷第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5 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。Many of the most striking beasts on the planet come in only two colors: black and white. These high-contrast markings represent some of the natures most diverse evolutionary choices. For some
2、animals, black -and- white coloring is a way to warn off natural enemies. For others, to keep insects away. For still others, it creates a clever cover. Spend some time exploring what science has discovered about these animals appearances, and you will see that basic black and white isnt so basic af
3、ter all.SkunkDepending on the species, black skunks may wear white spots that act as a cover or white stripes(条纹)that signal enemies to watch out for their smelly spray.Giant PandaResent insights into panda coloring have come from studying each body part separately. Black ears indicate fierceness, a
4、nd distinct eye patches aid in individual recognition. The panda in white body hides it against snow, white its dark limbs(四肢) keep it from being spotted in forests, a compromise developed from its poor bamboo diet: Bamboo doesnt let pandas build up enough fat to hibernate(冬眠), forcing them to spend
5、 winters in the snow.BadgerEven when a badger is in its cave, its facial stripes can be seen; Zoologists say the warning coloration helps the small animal prevent natural enemies.Blackbuck (male)In bright sun, the bucks white stomach reduces the effect of the shadow cast by his back, allowing him to
6、 appear one color and two dimensional-especially hiding from natural enemies in his own shadow.21. Which animals can use their color to warn off natural enemies?A. Skunk and BadgerB. Giant panda and ZebraC. Badger and BlackbuckD. Zebra and Blackbuck22. White body and dark limbs help the giant panda
7、to _.A. show fiercenessB. store fatC. recognize individualsD. take cover23. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Which animals have black- and- white color?B. How some animals protect themselves from harm.C. Why so many animals wear black- and- white coats?D. What science has discovered abou
8、t different colors.BPassing biker Anuchit saw the dog twice on a highway in Roi-Et, northeastern Thailand, and last month. He stopped to check on the dog and was told by the locals that it had been sitting at the same place for its owner in the last four years.Saowaluck , 45, said that she found the
9、 dog at that place in early 2016. Then he was so skinny and he had injuries, so Saowaluck took him to the vet, adopted him and named him Leo, but after a couple of days he was missing from her house and appeared at that spot again so she let him stay there and have been coming to feed him every day.
10、Anuchit decided to share the story of Leo and a video online, prompting the dogs owner to come forward. Video shows Leo sitting by the roadside and looking out as the cars drove past.Owner Noi , 64, said her dog Bong Bong had gone missing after jumping down from her truck in 2015. “My husband and I
11、drove around to find him but we failed. On seeing the video, she went back to the spot where she lost the dog on September 9, while Leo bounded over excitedly to Noi and let her rub his head. However, he refused to go home when she carried him to the truck. It appeared that Bong Bong needed time to
12、adjust himself, so Noi promised to go back again the next day.However, that night Saowaluck called Noi and said that she wanted to keep the dog because she had become attached to him. Noi responded that she was more than happy to let the dog stay with Saowalack. She said: I have no intention to refu
13、se her request. Due to her good care I believed she and the dog will be happy together and I would like her to keep the dog in her house.Saowaluck promised to take the dog home and would take good care of him while Noi suggested she was happy to take the dog back, if Saowaluck no longer wanted him.2
14、4. Why had the dog been sitting at the same place for four years?A. He was fond of freedom.B. He forgot where he was heading. C. He was waiting for his owner. D. He was looking for a new family.25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “prompt” in paragraph 3?A .ProposeB. Force
15、 C. PromoteD. Urge26. How did the dog react when he saw Noi again?A. He refused to approach Noi.B. He stayed with Saowalack.C. He jumped over in excitement.D. He rubbed against Nois legs.27. Why did Saowaluck call Noi that night?A .She had an intention of being the dogs new owner.B .She wanted to te
16、ll Noi what she had done for the dog.C .She planned to attach the dog to the truck of her own.D She intended to return the dog to Noi. CEvery new parent knows that rocking can calm that uneasy baby when its time to take a nap. But the benefits of gentle movement may go beyond the baby stage. Because two new studies show that rocking also helps grown-ups, bo
