2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语模拟卷8套2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(一)(时间：100分钟，满分：120分)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A (2019南昌市模拟)THE 2019 NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC：July 26thAugust 3rdFOR 9 DAYS EVERY SUMMER，IOWA SKIES COME A LIVE as nearly 100 hot air balloons paint the town with brilliant colors and charming special shapes.Dont miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots compete for points and prizes every morning and every evening.Great family fun and unbelievable entertainment value await you at the Memorial Balloon Field.Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside as you listen to live music during the evening balloon flights.Grab a bite to eat，take the children to Kids Land，buy a balloon ride for a oneofakind view，and prepare to be awestruck as dark skies come alive with a mystical light during Dawn Patrols and Nite Glows.AdmissionGeneral Admission includes FREE parking.2019 TICKETING INFORMATION COMING SOONMorning：Parking/Gates open at 5：00 AM.Evening：Parking/Gates open at 4：00 PM.Everyone must have a ticket/pass regardless of age.Cash is only accepted at the gate.Online tickets MUST be printed for entry.Balloon RidesCreate lifetime memories and book a balloon ride.Balloon rides can be taken every morning or evening(weather permitting) during the event but spots fill quickly so reserve your firstrate，exclusive experience in advance.Contact Galena On The FlyAn official balloon ride operator for the National Balloon Classic.8157772747info buyaballoonride.comCall for Price and Availability“Once you have flown，you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward，for there you have been，and there you long to return.”Leonardo da Vinci【语篇解读】本文介绍了美国艾奥瓦州热气球节的相关事宜。1When could people attend the National Balloon Classic in 2019?AJuly 3rd.BJuly 25th.CAugust 1st.DAugust 26th.C考查细节理解。根据文章的标题“THE 2019 NATIONAL BALLOON CLASSIC：July 26thAugust 3rd”提示的热气球节的时间，并结合选项可知，答案选C。2What can people do on the National Balloon Classic?ABuy a balloon.BTake a balloon ride.CPaint balloons with colors.DCompete in a balloon flight.B考查细节理解。根据文章第二个表中第二句话中的“Balloon rides can be taken every morning or evening(weather permitting) during the event”可知，参加热气球节的人们可以乘坐热气球。3What can we learn about the admission?APeople are allowed to bring a kid for free.BPeople can only pay cash for admission.CPeople should print online tickets before entry.DPeople can call 8157772747 for further information.C考查细节理解。根据Admission介绍中的“Online tickets MUST be printed for entry”可知，网上购票的游客在入场之前要把票打印出来。B (2019昆明市模拟)An 8yearold Nigerian，Tani Adewumi，whose family is homeless，won first place at the New York State Chess Championship without a single defeat and he said he is not done yet.“I want to be the youngest grandmaster，”Tani told The New York Times.Tani was placed first in the tournament for kindergarten through third gradean outstanding win for anyone.“Its unheard of for any kid，let alone one in a homeless shelter，”said Russell Makofsky，who is in charge of the chess program.Tani hasnt had an easy life.His family left northern Nigeria in 2017，and moved to New York City over a year ago where the boy learned how to play chess at school.School chess coach Shawn Martinez saw Tanis potential after observing him stand out in the game a few weeks after he first learned it early last year.He reached out to Tanis family about joining in the schools chess program，and learned they were unable to pay costs associated with membership.Martinez decided to abandon Tanis fees，which can easily reach thousands with travel and chess camp admission.Seven victories later，the elementary school boy is one of the top players in the country for his age group.“He works very hard at his game，”Martinez said，believing Tani could achieve master status in the next year or two.The worlds youngest grandmaster qualified at the age of 12.As Tanis stroy hits the headlines，more people want to help.Makofsky，who set up a GoFundMe campaign for Tani，said the family has received offers for a car，legal services，jobs and even housing.“My hope is that hell be in a home tonight，”Makofsky said.【语篇解读】8岁的Tani Adewumi虽然和家人一起无家可归，但是经过自己的努力以及在学校教练Shawn Martinez的帮助下，成为国际象棋冠军；他的故事感动了许多人，并因此得到了更多人的帮助。4How did Makofsky find Tanis achievement?AConfusing.BAmazing.CUntrue.DRidiculous.B考查推理判断。根据第二段第三句中的“Its unheard of for any kid，let alone one in a homeless shelter”可知，Makofsky认为，Tani的成就是闻所未闻的。由此可推知，他在这里表达了自己的惊奇之感。故选B。5Martinez decided to abandon Tanis fees because AMakofsky told him to do soBTani wished to be a grandmasterCTani had a great gift for chessDMartinez took charge of the chess programC考查细节理解。根据第三段第三句“School chess coach Shawn Martinez saw Tanis potential after observing him stand out in the game a few weeks after he first learned it early last year”可知，Martinez决定免去Tani的费用是因