2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(二)(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福建省三校联考)The things that kids choose to play with can affect our earth.The manufacturing of toys and games can produce harmful pollution and nonbiodegradable waste，which is harmful for our planet.But some toymakers are creating items for kids that aim higher.They use natural or nonharmful materials，and find ways to reuse and recycle.Toys and kits(成套工具) can also teach kids about environmentally friendly solutions.Here are a few of our favorite lowimpact，fun toys.Test the waterWater is the earths most precious natural resource.Many people take it for granted，but not everybody in the world has access to clean water.Learn about the science behind one solution with Thames & Kosmos Global Water Quality Experiment Kit.The kit comes with tools and instructions for conducting eight important experiments including testing the quality of water and making dirty water cleaner.($15)Plant tomatoesWhen communities in dry，desert regions experience drought，it impacts their agricultural practices.Learn about water preservation and grow delicious cherry tomatoes with Back to the Roots SelfWatering Tomato Planter.It features technology that African desert farmers have been using for thousands of years：a miniature clay pot releases water，but only when the surrounding soil has dried up.($30)Draw with veggiesWee Can Toos Veggie Sidewalk Chalk is made from fruit and vegetable powdersits practically safe to eat！The chalk，created using environmentally friendly ingredients，has none of the chemicals found in your typical sidewalk chalk.When the rain comes and washes away your masterpiece，no harmful pollutants will be entering the environment.($12)Create with cardboardWhen cardboard breaks down in a landfill，it creates methane，a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.Recycled cardboard can be transformed into a work of art with the Cardboard Tool Kit from UncommonGoods.The kit comes with 28 reusable parts for fastening cardboard pieces together.Now let your imagination go wild！($13)【语篇解读】本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了四种环保的儿童玩具，包括玩具名称、设计特点、材料来源以及价格等。1What is special about Back to the Roots small clay pot?AIt is very pretty.BIt is a recent invention.CIt can improve tomatoes taste.DIt uses technology against drought.D考查推理判断。根据第三段尾句可知，该玩具的特点是使用了非洲沙漠地区的农民已经使用了数千年的技术：当周围的土壤干涸时，微型陶罐才可以放水。据此可推知，这种玩具的特点是使用了抗旱技术，故D项正确。2Which product needs users to be imaginative?ACardboard Tool Kit.BVeggie Sidewalk Chalk.CSelfWatering Tomato Planter.DGlobal Water Quality Experiment Kit.A考查细节理解。根据尾段的内容，尤其是最后一句“Now let your imagination go wild！”可知，Cardboard Tool Kit可以充分发挥人的想象力，故A项正确。3What do the four products have in common?AThey are hard to use.BThey are earthfriendly toys.CThey are good for kids health.DThey are great choices for art lovers.B考查细节理解。根据第一段第四、五句并结合四种玩具的特点介绍可知，这四种玩具的共同点是环保，故B项正确。B (2019唐山市模拟)“Joe？Is that you？”The woman speaking to me at the baseball game looked a little familiar.“Marci？”I asked.“It is you！” she cried out，smiling broadly.“Its good to see you again！”It was good to see Marci，too.Off and on during the past few decades，Ive wondered about her.I almost tried to search for her a few years ago after talking to a friend who had indicated that the 1990s had been pretty rough for Marci.So meeting her at the baseball game was really a surprise.We spent a few minutes talking about our livesthe good old，bad old days.Then Marci grew quiet for a moment.“You know，Joe，”she said，“Ive always wanted to tell you how.how.sorry I am for the way I treated you.You must have been hurt both physically and mentally.”I was a little embarrassed.I turned and looked at her.“Its OK，”I said，“No big deal！”“But I was such a jerk，”she continued.Yes you were，I thought.“We were both pretty young，”I smiled.“I know，”she said.“Its just always bothered me，remembering how mean I was to you.And Ive wanted to tell you that Im sorry.”The expression on her face was warm and sincere.And there was something in her eyesit looked a lot like relief.“OK，”I said.“Apology accepted！”Overcome by the sweetness of the moment，I reached an arm around her and gave her a quick hug.Just then，the crowd erupted with a huge cheer，and Marci and I both returned our attention to the game.By the time I looked over to where she had been，she was gone.But the warm，wonderful feeling of our brief exchange was still there，and continues to this day whenever I think about it.It isnt enough to just say“Im sorry”and“Youre forgiven”But when those words are truly felt and sincerely expressed，they can open the door to miracles of the heart.Forgiveness can bring peace to an injured souleven years after the fact.Even at a baseball game.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”在棒球赛场见到了多年未见的朋友Marci。她见到“我”后为以前那样对待“我”向“我”真诚地道歉，“我”立刻原谅了她。之后我们都感觉到温暖和愉快。4What kind of life did M