2020年高考英语考前45天大冲刺卷十一注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第卷第一部分 听力本次训练无听力第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early “civil engineers”.December 5thIce for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobiTel: 020 7713083621. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. February 6th.B. December 5th.C. November 7th.D. March 6th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. An Update on the Cotsword Canals.C. Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands.D. Ice for the Metropolis.23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda Vickers.B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Chris Lewis.D. Liz Payne.BI want to talk about a soldier. I saw him yesterday as my husband and I were enjoying a wonderful lunch in the cave-like dining room of an old hotel.It is hard to imagine being comfortable in a room that probably seats a thousand, but the real magic of the place is its wonderful setting. Every comer is a wood and stone masterpiece, with high glass windows that look out to the huge cliffs of the valley.A man entered with his family and took a seat. He wasnt in uniform, but he walked with the dignity of a soldier, and a slight limp(瘸). My suspicion was confirmed when he removed his hat and placed it on the table where I could see it. Embroidered(绣) on the cap were the words: “Iwo Jima Survivor”.As they were waiting for lunch, the others talking happily, this gentleman was stating out of the window. He was content to be left out of the conversation and allowed to take in the wonderful and impressive view of the waterfall.I watched him, and imagined how much horror he had seen in the war. What losses did he suffer, and how many friends did he lose? What he had witnessed should have given him a good reason to lose faith in the world. Yet this tired soldier was smiling at the sky, at the sun and the roaring of the waterfall. Somehow, after everything, the world was still beautiful to him.I walked over to him and said, “Excuse me, sir. Im sorry to interrupt, but I saw your hat, and I just wanted to say thank you for serving.”He looked up at me, surprised, and said proudly, “Youre welcome, and thank you, too.”I told him I would go home and tell my children about this experience that Id met him.24. The place where the author enjoyed lunch was _.A. only open to people of the upper classesB. once visited by many famous peopleC. attractive because of its beautiful surroundingsD. modeled on scenes from American history25. What do we learn from the passage?A. The author at first thought the gentleman was famous.B. The gentleman stood out because of his uniform.C. The gentlemans family didnt like to talk with him.D. The gentleman wasnt expecting the author to thank him.26. What encouraged the author to talk to the soldier?A. His disability.B. His loneliness.C. His contribution to his country.D. His bravery to fight in the war.27. What is the authors attitude towards the soldier?A. Admiring.B. Satisfied.C. Sympathetic.D. Doubtful.COsaka, JapanDefending champions China lifted the FIVB Womens Volleyball World Cup trophy(奖品) with perfect 11 straight wins after easing past Argentina 3-0 here on Sunday. With their eleventh win at the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Womens World Cup, China won the FIVB Womens Volleyball World Cup.This year, the World Cup has been played across different cities, and Team China had training sessions even on traveling days when some participating teams chose to rest up after a tiring flight. “Coach Lang