【英语高考】全国统一招生高考押题卷英语(一)试卷(含答案)
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·英语 第1页(共22页) ·英语 第2页(共22页)绝密 ★ 启用前 2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英 语 (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.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
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第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
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1. When does the man want to leave for New York? A. On Wednesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday.2. What does Fred look like? A. He is tall.B. He wears short hair.C. He has big eyes.3. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Make more copies.B. Call the technician.C. Continue his presentation.4. What do the speakers agree to do? A. Start a hiring agency.B. Look for some movers.C. Do all the work themselves.5. What will the woman do?A. Make a phone call.B. Find a phone number.C. Get a new bookshelf. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5 分)听下面5段对话或独白。
2024年新高考英语押题试卷(一)试卷满分120分考试时间100分钟第一部分阅读理解(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。
AA night in the African rainforest camping under the stars is just one of the many never-to-be-forgotten experiences of our latest offer to Weekly News readers.Day 1: The 5-star Victoria Falls Hotel will meet your needs during your first day in Africa after the 30 km drive from the international airport. Located only minutes from the falls, the hotel has splendid views of the breathtaking waters.Day 2: Your night under the stars, within few minutes' walk of the Victoria Falls. Our purpose-built campsite offers our guests a chance to feel the atmosphere of the rainforest. Your evening starts with a great barbecue cooked by our head chef, followed by a program of African music and dance. Then, as moon rises and the stars shine, you retire to your tent to sleep or to listen to the fascinating sounds of the African rainforest.Days 3-4: The 5-star Zimbabwe National Hotel will accommodate you in the heart of the Zimbabwean wilderness. By jeep from your campsite near the Falls, you arrive at midday via the Zambezi river. The hotel offers you everything you would expect from 5-star luxury hotel. In the evening, enjoy our international menu, or relax in the gardens. Those who love adventure can join our specially arranged rafting trip down the Zambezi river.Included in this special offer: 6 nights in 5-star hotel accommodation. Depart from London Heathrow Airport. Bed and breakfast meal basis. Price (£1, 355) is per person based on two peopleDays 5-6: Arrive by helicopter at the 5-star Plaza Hotel, only 20 minutes' drive from the airport. Day 5 includes an amazing safari to see some of the world's most unusual animals in their natural habitats. On the final day, you can make shopping trip into town.sharing a room.1. During Day 2, the tourists will have a chance to ______.A. cook a barbecueB. dance African dancesC. have a sleep outdoorsD. walk around the rainforest2. The tourists will have time to do some shopping on ______.A. Day 1B. Day 2C. Day 3D. Day 63. Which of the following may not be included in the special offer?A. 5-star hotel accommodationB. Airline TravelC. Breakfast mealD. Single roomBA June storm dumped six inches of rain over Columbia in Missouri with little warning—causing floodwaters from rivers to burst the banks and overflow zones to be turned into ponds.When 15-year-old Dominic Viet and 16-year-old Joseph Diener passed a basketball court that had turned into a pool, they heard the terrified shouting of a young woman desperately trying to keep her head above water under the force of a current. The boys had seen the young woman swimming with a friend there before, but it was now obvious that she was drowning."The first thing that came into my mind was to get into the water," Dominic told CNN. "We didn't have time to think. Her head was barely above the water and we could see her sinking more down every second. We didn't think about the risks. We had to get her out." Lifting her up onto their shoulders, Dominic and Joseph got her ashore, where emergency services arriving at someone else's call performed first aid and rushed her to the hospital.The fire department will honor the two boys with a "Citizen Life Safety Award". Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Jenkins described the boys' act as heroic, as did Dominic's mom, who had been calling her son for some time before and was growing nervous. She sent her husband to check on his position, but when he arrived, he saw ambulances and fire trucks from the call that was meant to rescue the young woman. "I thought of the worst. He was on a bike and people weren't paying attention and my fear was that he was going to pull up and see our son on the ground," said Dominic's mom. "But then I got a text from Dominic saying 'Coming home soon, just saved a woman's life', Mom.""Floodwaters are no conditions to swim in. There can be sewage (污水) runoff, loose chemicals, downed power lines charging the current with electricity, or pieces of wood, metal, or brick, etc." warned Jerry Jenkins.4. What was the two boys' first reaction upon hearing the woman's shout?A. They were too terrified to remove.B. They performed first aid on her.C. They called emergency services.D. They risked their own lives to save her.5. Which of the following words can best describe the two boys?A. Helpful and brave.B. Humorous and polite.C. Generous and modest.D. Ambitious and gifted.6. What message does Jerry Jenkins mainly try to convey in the last paragraph?A. It is quite necessary to learn to swim.B. Floodwaters have various potential dangers.C. It is rather unpopular to swim in floodwaters.D. Knowing life-saving skills is of great importance.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. A Terrible StormB. A Special AwardC. A Drowning WomanD. Two Teenage HeroesCCats are notorious for their indifference to humans: almost any owner will testify to how readily these animals ignore us when we call them. But a new study indicates domestic cats do recognize their own names—even if they walk away when they hear them.Atsuko Saito, a behavioral scientist now at Sophia University in Tokyo, previously showed that cats can recognize their owner's voice. In her latest study, which involved 78 cats from Japanese households and a "cat café", she homed in on responses to their names.Saito and her colleagues first had owners repeatedly say four words that sounded similar to their cats' names until the animals habituated to those words and stopped responding. Next the owners said the actual names, and the researchers looked at whether individual cats (when living among other cats) appeared able to distinguish their names. The cats had more pronounced responses to their own names—meowing or moving their ears, heads or tails—than to similar words or other cats' names, according to the study, which was published in April in Scientific Reports.The researchers also had people unfamiliar to the cats speak the names. Although the felines' responses were less prominent than when their owners called them, they still appeared to recognize their names."This new study clearly shows that many cats react to their own names when spoken by their owners," says biologist John Bradshaw, who formerly studied human-animal interactions at the University of Bristol's Anthrozoology Institute and was not involved in the work. But Bradshaw says he is less convinced cats can recognize their names when spoken by someone unfamiliar. "I think that it's entirely possible that some cats are able to generalize between one human voice and another, but I'd like to see more trials before I'd say that the evidence is compelling," he says.Saito says the cats in the experiments probably "associated their names with some rewards or punishments," and she thinks it is unlikely they understand that these sounds are attached to them as individuals. "There is no evidence that cats have the ability to recognize themselves, like us," she explains. "So the recognition of their name is different from ours." Still, it may be possible to teach cats to recognize other words. Whether that could allow humans to train cats to respond to commands—as dogs readily do—is another matter.8. What did Atsuko Saito's study find about cats?A. Cats are indifferent to humans.B. Cats are sensitive to their owners' names.C. Cats can understand human language.D. Cats can make out their own names.9. What do the underlined words "habituated to" mean in Paragraph 3?A. Stuck to.B. Appealed to.C. Got used to.D. Made it to.10. What can we learn from John Bradshaw's words?A. He thinks cats can respond to strangers.B. He thinks cats can't distinguish their names.C. He thinks more evidence is needed.D. He thinks the findings fully convincing.11. What can be inferred about cats from the last paragraph?A. Cats may be trained to recognize words.B. Cats may be taught to talk to humans.C. Cats may be able to know themselves.D. Cats may be more intelligent than dogs.DI recently received an email. It began with the word "Warning". "Warning," the stranger hadwritten. "This post could be a trigger for the trying to conceive / miscarriage community." I belong to neither community, and as I clicked to read the whole story I felt an uneasy pulse of social-media sympathy—part goodness, part gossip. But it turned out that there was a surprise party with a cake and balloons. My stranger was having a baby, after much difficulty.Some will say that we should stop sharing life's milestones and comforts with online strangers. Others will say that people have the right to mark these events and display their privileges however they want. The debate whirls around and around. It's more interesting to think about the type of culture we'll continue to build out of social media's strange architecture. So, with every warning or disclaimer that we attach to our happy bulletins, we're imagining the responses of others.We've all heard the horror stories of social media. Problems like cyber-bullying and scandals have spread fears among some users. However, social media use has many positives that we are consistently overlooking. Social media makes us more social. The positive impacts of social media outweigh the negatives by allowing us to engage more with people we know, people we don't and create positive changes by a few taps on a screen.Social media allows us to be more engaged with people we already know. From my own experience, I know that the relationships I've built with other people have only been stronger because of social media by allowing me the ability to keep up with their lives regardless if I'm able to see them in person. Many of us were separated from our friends and family once we left for college, and social media effortlessly aids us in keeping those relationships.Above everything else, social media allows us to make strong and lasting relationships with people without the hesitation or fear of putting ourselves in physical danger. We can reach out to people and engage in conversation in a safe environment.12. Why does the author raise his personal experience in Paragraph 1?A. To show the negative influence that social media brings to us.B. To share the embarrassing story after receiving the e-mail.C. To set out what makes him dislike the social media.D. To introduce the topic of social media.13. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that people ______.A. get the definite conclusion about whether sharing with strangers online.B. will develop the new and creative ability to talk with parents.C. are prone to consider others' responses when they share happiness online.D. never share meaningful moments online with others.14. Which of the following benefits of social media is not mentioned in the passage?A. It gives us support to stay in touch with the people we already know.B. It enables us to keep sustainable and strong relationships with others.C. It drives us to move out from the comfort zone and make more new friends.D. It allows us to have the conversation with people in a safe environment.15. What is the author's attitude towards social media?A. Tolerant.B. Conservative.C. Objective.D. Supportive.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
普通高等学校全国统一招生考试英语试题(押题卷1)(考试时间:100分钟试卷满分150分)注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
因测试不考听力,从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力(省略)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。
AFrances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail GuideThe Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21,1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Frances Stevens Reese(1917-2003), one year after his death.The trail(小径)is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.●Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.●Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.●Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.●Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.21.When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?A.In 1997.B.In 1917.C.In 2003.D.In 2004.22.What can you see along the trail?A.An old battle field.B.A glass factory.rmation signs.D.Rock houses.23.What should you do as a thoughtful visitor?A.Leave the wildlife undisturbed.B.Throw the rubbish into the dustbins.C.Make reservations in the Carriage House.D.Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail.BI used to watch her from my kitchen window, she seemed so small as she muscled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during break. A sea of children, and yet to me, she stood out from them all.I remember the first day I saw her playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she ran circles around the other kids. She managed to shoot jump shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her but no one could. I began to notice her at other times, basketball in hand, playing alone. She would practice dribbling and shooting over and over again, sometimes until dark. One day I asked her why she practiced so much. She looked directly in my eyes and without a moment of hesitation she sa id, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is if I get a scholarship. I like basketball. I decided that if I were good enough, I would get a scholarship. I am going to play college basketball. I want to be the best. My Daddy told me if the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.”Then she smiled and ran towards the court to repeat the routine I had seen over and over again. Well, I had to give it to her--she was determined. I watched her through those junior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her team to victory. One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting in the grass, head cradled in her arms.I walked across the street and sat down in the cool grass beside her. Quietly I asked what was wrong. “Oh, nothing,” came a soft reply. “I am just too short.” The coach told her that at 5’55’’ she would probably never get to play for a top ranked team--much less offered a scholarship--so she should stop dreaming about college. She was heartbroken and I felt my own throat tighten as I sensed her disappointment.I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She lifted her head from her hands and told me that her father said those coaches were wrong. They just did not understand the power of a dream. He told her that if she really wanted to play for a good college, if she truly wanted a scholarship, that nothing could stop her except one thing--her own attitude. He told her again, “If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.” The next year, as she and her team went to the Northern California Championship game, she was seen by a college recruiter. She was going to get the college education that she had dreamed of and worked toward for all those years.It’s true: If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.24.When the author watched the girl playing basketball for the first time, he was ________.A.curiousB. admiringC. cheerfulD. encouraged25.“it” in Para. 3 most probably refers to ________.A.the courtB. the basketballC. the author’s praiseD. the author’s suggestion26.Which of the following statements about the girl is CORRECT?A.she changed her attitude toward basketball because of the coach.B.she was convinced by her father that the coach was wrong.C.she became totally unconfident about herself later on.D.she was very much disappointed at the coach’s words.27.It can be inferred from the passage that a college recruiter is responsible for ________.A.determining who should be offered a scholarshipB.finding the best basketball players for a collegeC.training a college basketball teamD.awarding a scholarship fairCMany have longed for lightweight, durable, and flexible touch screen devices, thanks to science fiction. While some seem impossible to make, the tri-folding tablets in the US sci-fi TV series Westworld look like something we could go buy sooner or later. The 2012 film Looper likewise shows cellphones that could be folded up into half their size.Now, after 11 years of promising this foldable future, South Korean electronics company Samsung has finally delivered. With other companies rushing to roll out their own flexible phones, it seems that they've kicked off a new arms race in the smartphone industry.Back in November, Samsung announced its newest model, the Galaxy Fold. Since then, Xiaomi, Huawei and other Chinese companies have announced similar plans for foldable phones. It looks like Samsung won't take the lead all by itself, however. The same month, Royole, a lesser-known electronics brand from China, announced that it had a model – the Flexpai – ready to release. And at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, which concluded on Feb 28 in Spain, Huawei took the covers off its foldable Huawei Mate X for 2019.But why has it taken so many years to turn the idea into reality? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult and expensive to produce. They wrote that, in 2012, nine out of every 10 OLED screens produced were defective (有缺陷的). Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent.It's fun to think about how we could use this technology. We could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. Instead of carrying heavy backpacks, all of our textbooks – and the whole library – could fit into our pockets. It's also nice to think that we might not have to worry about dropping our devices.The Galaxy Flex, Flexpai phones and Huawei Mate X are just the first step to that foldable future. In a keynote address, Samsung's senior vice president of mobile product marketing, JustinDenison, called the foldable screen "the foundation for the smartphone of tomorrow". "It's a blank canvas for us to do something beautiful together," he said.However, if you recall the 2002 movie Minority Report, this foldable future might not be so bright. Seventeen years ago, it introduced many people to the concept of flexible screens. What was their biggest use? Inescapable advertisements on every surface that followed the characters wherever they went.28.What used to be a problem of the foldable phone?A.The material required for the screen was rare.B.The concept did not appeal to the public.C.Foldable phones were not durable and easily broke.D.The produced screens often failed to work properly.29.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A.Popular flexible touch screen device.B.Possible uses of the foldable screen.C.Advantages of the foldable screen.D.Where the idea of foldable screens came from.30.What would Denison most probably agree with?A.The Galaxy Fold still has many problems.B.The price of foldable phones will soon drop.C.The foldable screen has great potential.D.Close cooperation is needed for foldable phones to develop.31.What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the foldable screen?A.Negative.B. Supportive.B.Objective. D. Unconcerned.DCompanies wishing to perform better and cut their risk of bankruptcy(破产) should have more female directors on their board of directors. Women's abilities to make fair decisions when competing interests are at stake(有风险) make them better company leaders, researchers have found.A survey of more than 600 board directors showed that women are more likely to consider the rights of others and take a cooperative approach to decision-making. This approach translates into better performance for their companies.The study, published this week in the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, also found that male directors prefer to make decisions using rules, regulations and traditional ways of doing business. Female directors, on the other hand, are less restricted by these parameters(参量) and more prepared to use initiative than male colleagues.In addition, female directors - who, globally, make up around nine percent of the board of directors - are significantly more inclined to make decisions by taking the interests of multiple stakeholders(参与人) into account in order to arrive at a fair decision. They also tend to usecooperation and consensus-building more often - and more effectively - in order to make sound decisions.The study was conducted by Chris Bart, professor of strategic management at the DeGroote School of Business at Canada's McMaster University, and Gregory McQueen, a McMaster graduate and senior executive associate dean at A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.Bart said: “We've known for some time that companies that have more women on their boards have better results. Our findings show that having women on the board is no longer just the right thing but also the smart thing to do. ”32.In which section could we probably find this passage?A.EntertainmentB. EducationC. BusinessD. Finance33.From the survey we can learn that _____.A.female directors are more likely to consider the rights of their companiesB.female directors tend to take a cooperative approach to decision-makingC.Female directors make greater contributions than male directorspanies can perform better only by having more female directors on their boardpared with male directors, female directors _____.A.prefer to make decisions using traditional ways of doing businessB.are more restricted by those parametersC.prefer to make decisions using rules and regulationsD.are more prepared to use initiative35.According to Chris Bart, which of the following statements is true?panies with more women on their boards have the best results.B.Having women on the board is no longer the right thing.C.It’s wise to have more women on the boardpanies with no female directors must have a bad result.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
绝密 ★ 启用前 【英语高考】普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英 语注意事项: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、回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3、考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)(略) 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A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASupply Primary Teachers NeededWe work with a group of ‘Good’ and ‘Excellent’ schools located across London. We are looking for excellent teachers who have a passion for teaching and are looking for new opportunities.About Supply TeachingSupply teaching gives you the freedom and flexibility to work at a variety of different schools. You have the option of day-to-day supply or long-term supply, which could lead to a full time employment.You would be required to have a great understanding of the primary curriculum(课程). If you have exper ience, then please don’t hesitate to apply.You would be working with students who have varied needs.We are looking for able and devoted teachers who are able to teach and engage with the whole class while teaching.Supply roles are great for experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers looking to gain experience. Key ResponsibilitiesTo teach effective lessons that inspire and lead to rapid progress from all students. To plan and prepare effective schemes of work and lessons.To use regular assessments to set targets for students, and monitor their progress. To maintain regular and productive communication with students and parents.The Perfect Candidate Must hold a university diploma. Able to work well within a team.Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.Able to create interesting and engaging lessons for students. Deadline: Apply by Thursday, 4th January 2018 at 9 am. Contact UsPlease don't hesitate to contact us at ASQ Education.If you feel like this is not quite the right role for you, please still contact us at ASQ Education, we have a variety of roles in Primary and Secondary School. 21. What main duties should a supply teacher take? A. Plan, prepare and teach effective lessons.B. Guide students to experience after-school activities.C. Set targets to become a full time employee.D. Make sure of the students’ freedom and flexibility. 【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。
2019届普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语押题卷1试题及答案普通高等学校全国统一招生考试英语试题(押题卷1)(考试时间:100分钟试卷满分150分)注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
因测试不考听力,从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分:听力(省略)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。
AFrances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail GuideThe Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21,1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Frances Stevens Reese(1917-2003), one year after his death.The trail(小径)is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you willfind a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.●Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.●Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.●Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.●Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.21.When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?A.In 1997.B.In 1917.C.In 2003.D.In 2004.22.What can you see along the trail?A.An old battle field.B.A glass factory.rmation signs.D.Rock houses.23.What should you do as a thoughtful visitor?A.Leave the wildlife undisturbed.B.Throw the rubbish into the dustbins.C.Make reservations in the Carriage House.D.Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail.BI used to watch her from my kitchen window, she seemed so small as she muscled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during break. A sea of children, and yet to me, she stood out from them all.I remember the first day I saw her playing basketball. I watched in wonder as she ran circles around the other kids. She managed to shoot jump shots just over their heads and into the net. The boys always tried to stop her but no one could. I began to notice her at other times, basketball in hand, playing alone. She would practice dribbling and shooting over and over again, sometimes until dark. One day I asked her why she practiced so much. She looked directly in my eyes and without a moment of hesitation she sa id, “I want to go to college. The only way I can go is if I get a scholarship. I like basketball. I decided that if I were good enough, I would get a scholarship. I am going to play college basketball. I want to be the best. My Daddy told me if the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.”Then she smiled and ran towards the court to repeat the routine I had seen over and over again. Well, I had to give it to her--she was determined. I watched her through those junior high years and into high school. Every week, she led her team to victory. One day in her senior year, I saw her sitting in the grass, head cradled in her arms.I walked across the street and sat down in the cool grass beside her. Quietly I asked what was wrong. “Oh, nothing,”came a soft reply. “I am just too short.” The coach told her that at 5’55’’ she would probably never get to play for a top ranked team--much less offered a scholarship--so she should stop dreaming about college. She was heartbroken and I felt my own throat tighten as I sensed her disappointment.I asked her if she had talked to her dad about it yet. She lifted her head from her hands and told me that her father said those coaches were wrong. They just did not understand the power of a dream. He told her that if she really wanted to play for a good college, if she truly wanted a scholarship, that nothing could stop her except one thing--her own attitude. He told h er again, “If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.” The next year, as she and her team went to the Northern California Championship game, she was seen by a college recruiter. She was going to get the college education that she had dreamed of and worked toward for all those years.It’s true: If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.24.When the author watched the girl playing basketball for the first time, he was ________.A.curiousB. admiringC. cheerfulD. encouraged25.“it” in Para. 3 most probably refers to ________.A.the courtB. the basketballC. the author’s praiseD. the author’s suggestion26.Which of the following statements about the girl is CORRECT?A.she changed her attitude toward basketball because of the coach.B.she was convinced by her father that the coach was wrong.C.she became totally unconfident about herself later on.D.she was very much disappointed at the coach’s words.27.It can be inferred from the passage that a college recruiter is responsible for ________.A.determining who should be offered a scholarshipB.finding the best basketball players for a collegeC.training a college basketball teamD.awarding a scholarship fairCMany have longed for lightweight, durable, and flexible touch screen devices, thanks to science fiction. While some seem impossible to make, the tri-folding tablets in the US sci-fi TV series Westworld look like something we could go buy sooner or later. The 2012 film Looper likewise shows cellphones that could be folded up into half their size.Now, after 11 years of promising this foldable future, South Korean electronics company Samsung has finally delivered. With other companies rushing to roll out their own flexible phones, it seems that they've kicked off a new arms race in the smartphone industry.Back in November, Samsung announced its newest model, the Galaxy Fold. Since then, Xiaomi, Huawei and other Chinese companies have announced similar plans for foldable phones. It looks like Samsung won't take the lead all by itself, however. The same month, Royole, a lesser-known electronics brand from China, announced that it had a model – the Flexpai – ready to release. And at the 2019 Mobile World Congress, whichconcluded on Feb 28 in Spain, Huawei took the covers off its foldable Huawei Mate X for 2019.But why has it taken so many years to turn the idea into reality? According to tech news website Android Authority, the necessary displays were difficult and expensive to produce. They wrote that, in 2012, nine out of every 10 OLED screens produced were defective (有缺陷的). Today, that 10 percent rate has been improved to between 50 and 90 percent.It's fun to think about how we could use this technology. We could make TVs that stick to walls like posters, or fold up easily to hide away in drawers. Instead of carrying heavy backpacks, all of our textbooks –and the whole library –could fit into our pockets. It's also nice to think that we might not have to worry about dropping our devices.The Galaxy Flex, Flexpai phones and Huawei Mate X are just the first step to that foldable future. In a keynote address, Samsung's senior vice president of mobile product marketing, JustinDenison, called the foldable screen "the foundation for the smartphone of tomorrow". "It's a blank canvas for us to do something beautiful together," he said.However, if you recall the 2002 movie Minority Report, this foldable future might not be so bright. Seventeen years ago, it introduced many people to the concept of flexible screens. What was their biggest use? Inescapable advertisements on every surface that followed the characters wherever they went.28.What used to be a problem of the foldable phone?A.The material required for the screen was rare.B.The concept did not appeal to the public.C.Foldable phones were not durable and easily broke.D.The produced screens often failed to work properly.29.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A.Popular flexible touch screen device.B.Possible uses of the foldable screen.C.Advantages of the foldable screen.D.Where the idea of foldable screens came from.30.What would Denison most probably agree with?A.The Galaxy Fold still has many problems.B.The price of foldable phones will soon drop.C.The foldable screen has great potential.D.Close cooperation is needed for foldable phones to develop.31.What is the author’s attitude tow ard the future of the foldable screen?A.Negative.B. Supportive.B.Objective. D. Unconcerned.DCompanies wishing to perform better and cut their risk of bankruptcy(破产) should have more female directors on their board of directors. Women's abilities to make fair decisions when competing interests are at stake(有风险) make them better company leaders, researchers have found.A survey of more than 600 board directors showed that women are more likely to consider the rights of others and take a cooperative approach to decision-making. This approach translates into better performance for their companies.The study, published this week in the International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics, also found that male directors prefer to make decisions using rules, regulations and traditionalways of doing business. Female directors, on the other hand, are less restricted by these parameters(参量) and more prepared to use initiative than male colleagues.In addition, female directors - who, globally, make up around nine percent of the board of directors - are significantly more inclined to make decisions by taking the interests of multiple stakeholders(参与人) into account in order to arrive at a fair decision. They also tend to usecooperation and consensus-building more often - and more effectively - in order to make sound decisions.The study was conducted by Chris Bart, professor of strategic management at the DeGroote School of Business at Canada's McMaster University, and Gregory McQueen, a McMaster graduate and senior executive associate dean at A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.Bart said: “We've known for some time that companies that have more women on their boards have better results. Our findings show that having women on the board is no longer just the right thing but also the smart thing to do. ”32.In which section could we probably find this passage?A.EntertainmentB. EducationC. BusinessD. Finance33.From the survey we can learn that _____.A.female directors are more likely to consider the rights of their companiesB.female directors tend to take a cooperative approach to decision-makingC.Female directors make greater contributions than maledirectorspanies can perform better only by having more female directors on their boardpared with male directors, female directors _____.A.prefer to make decisions using traditional ways of doing businessB.are more restricted by those parametersC.prefer to make decisions using rules and regulationsD.are more prepared to use initiative35.According to Chris Bart, which of the following statements is true?panies with more women on their boards have the best results.B.Having women on the board is no longer the right thing.C.It’s wise to have more women on the boa rdpanies with no female directors must have a bad result.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
新高考英语全国卷预测卷1(含答案)全国高考名师原创卷1第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分60分)第一节(共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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,并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThese days having a best friend seems so important to girls. However I have learned that having one best friend is not the way to go. It's so much better to have many great friends.As I was coming into Middle School, I was really excited because my friend Jennifer was going to be in the same Middle School! At first things were great, she introduced me to her friend Amy and we had lots of fun together. Then things started to change. Jennifer was very controlling: I couldn't make new friends, and pretty soon being Jennifer's friend was a struggle.Jennifer wanted to be the "leader" of our little group. Amy and I were never partners with each other in class projects or gym; it was always, "Who gets the privilege(特权)of being Jennifer's partner." Amy and I both wanted to be Jennifer's number one.I always waited for Jennifer and Amy after classes. They chatted by Jennifer's desk as Jennifer packed her books up and I waited by the door. Sometimes when they left, they'd walk right past me. No "Thanks for waiting." No "Sorry we took so long." It was as if they couldn't even see me.After months of living through school this way, I had really changed. I was moody, depressed, lonely. I spent lots of days trying not to cry, I felt so left out.Finally, near the very end of the school year, I was so incredibly sick of having to battle for friendship. I stopped sitting with Jennifer at lunch and stopped waiting for her after class.It was tough at first, but now, I have tons of friends. We have fun and happy times together and I love them all to bits. It amazes me how easy our friendship is. There's no struggling to be on top. I wish Jennifer could understand. Maybe one day she'll look back at what happened and she'll change, but even though I lost a friend, I am a happier person.21. What is the purpose of the writer writing this passageA. to describe her school lifeB. to criticize the way Jennifer treated her friendsC. to show her regret towards losing a friend.D. to advise girls to make many friends instead of one22.What does the sentence “Things started to change” refer toA. The writer lost interest in study.B. Lessons became more and more difficult.C. Being Jennifer’s friend became a struggle.D. The writer gave up the friendship with Jennifer.23. What can be implied from the last paragraphA. The writer regretted a lot about losing a friend.B. Jennifer has changed herself.C. All of the writer’s new friends are equal.D. The school life is always difficult for the writer.BAll my life I had wanted a dog. I had two cats that I adored like children, but I still wanted the company of a dog. Then unfortunately I lost my cats. Soon came another shock that my husband left me forever because of lung cancer. I felt I had just lost everything that ever mattered to me.I voiced these feelings to a friend, who took me to a pet store. The store was holding an adoption day with shelters. I looked at and held several puppies (小狗),wondering which to choose. Then I met Maggie. She looked at me with the saddest eyes I had ever seen, then laid her head on my shoulder and slept. I immediately decided to save her!Maggie adjusted well. I, however, was still adjusting. One night, thoughts of losing everything rushed through my head again. So depressed was I that I felt the only solution was to end my life. With a bottle of medicinein one hand and Maggie on my lap, I took the pills. Through my tear-filled eyes I looked down at Maggie to tell her I was sorry. The look on her face I will never be able to explain. It looked as if her eyes said, “Don’t leave me; I need you just as you needed me.” It was then that I ran to the bathroom to vomit up the pills. The rest of the night I sat on the couch holding Maggie and thanking her for saving me.Since that night I have had a love for her that I never knew possible. She never leaves my side when I am at home. She has taught me to smile and laugh. Together with Maggie, I feel I can get through anything.24.The author got Maggie from _________.A.a friend B.her husband C.a pet store D.an adoption center 25.The underlined phrase “vomit up” can be replaced by _________. A.throw up B.take up C.pick up D.break up 26.Why did the author feel depressedA.Because her husband had taken her cats away.B.Because she had lost everything important to her.C.Because she couldn’t adjust to living with Maggie.D.Because she couldn’t find any solution to her problem.27.What can be a suitable title for the textA.My favourite pet dog. B. Love for life. C. What is love D. Who saved whoCConcert night of Christian EhwaldGerman conductor Christian Ehwald’s Friday concert will feature Mozart and Mendelssohn. The repertoire(节目)will include Mozart’s overture to “Don Giovanni,” and Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op.64.” The concert will be given by the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra. Violinist Zhang Le will perform.Time: 8 p.m., July 11Tickets: 50-200 yuanReservations(预定): 11185, 8981-2344Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, 5018 Shennan Road East, Luohu District Buses: 7, 10, 23, 24, 30, 33, 62, 63, 302, 311, 352, 353, 377, 378Metro(地铁): Da Ju Yuan Station (Grand Theater Station), Exit BFree Sunday concertThe Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra will give a free concert Sunday afternoon. The repertoire will include Glinka’s overture to “Russian and Ludmilla,” Suppe’s overture to “The Poet and the Peasant,” and Chinese violin concerto(协奏曲)“Butterfly Lovers.”Time: 3 p.m., July 13Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, at the intersection of Hongli Road and Fuzhong Road 1,Futian DistrictMetro: Shao Nian Gong Station (Children’s Palace Station), Exit C or D Feng Jiting’s violin concertFeng Jitong, the first Shenzhen violin student to enter an international competition, will give a concert at the Shenzhen Concert Hall this Sunday night as a warm-up for his tour to Moscow for the David Oistrakh International Violin Competition in September. Sunday’s program will include Paganini’s Caprices, works of Bach, Mozart and Sarasati’s “Gypsy Airs.”Time: 8 p.m., July 13Tickets: 20 yuanVenue: Theater studio, Shenzhen Concert Hall, at the intersection of Hongli Road and Fuzhong Road 1, Futian DistrictMetro: Shao Nian Gong Station (Children’s Palace Station), Exit C or D28. Which of the following can be enjoyed freeA. Don GiovanniB. Butterfly LoversC. Gypsy AirsD. Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64.29. Which of the following is true about Fengjiting’s concertA. Feng is the first Shenzhen piano student to enter an international competition.B. Feng will give a concert free this Sunday.C. The concert will be given as a warm-up for his performance at Moscow.D. His repertoire will include Paganini’s Caprices, works of Bach,Mendelssohn,etc.30.If a tourist arrives at Shenzhen at 4:00 p.m., July 13, which of the following can he enjoyA. Don GiovanniB. Russian and LudmillaC. The Poet and the PeasantD. Gypsy Airs31.What’s the main purpose of this advertisementA. to attract more tourists to Shenzhen.B. to attract more people to attend the concerts.C. to inform people of some musical events.D. to promise a happy weekend if people attend the concerts.DScientists from China, Sweden and the United States have developed a high-producing rice that can reduce methane emissions(甲烷排放), a major greenhouse gas blamed for global warming, from rice fields, according to a paper published on the latest issue of Nature.By inserting a barley(大麦) gene into rice, Sun Chuanxin and his colleagues created SUSIBA2 Rice, which stores more starch(淀粉) in the section of the rice above ground,according to a paper published on the latest issue of Nature. This means the grains will have more starch while the root will exude less nutrients that will later be turned into methaneby microbes (微生物) in the soil, Sun, who works with Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, told Xinhua.“It solves two major problems mankind faces at one time: environmental degradation and the need for increased grain output,” Wang Feng, another scientist, said, adding that the rice can cut methane discharge by more than 90 percent during summer and more than half during autumn, as “the rice displays a greater emission reduction effect in high temperatures.” Meanwhile, small-scale trials have also suggested an increased output: a single plant of the new breed has 300 more grains with a starch content 10 percent higher. Wang said the team is working on applications for the rice in different areas, seasons and using different farming techniques. “It’s still far away from mass application, but at least we see the light of hope.”Human-induced methane, though less abundant than carbon dioxide in the air, is responsible for 20 percent of the global warming effect. Rice paddies are the largest single source of methane linked to human activity. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, China produces 209 million tons of rice in 2023, or 28 percent of the world’s total of 734 million. 33.SUSIBA2 Rice will be a major breakthrough because______.A.it tastes with a barley flavor.B.it well balances environmental protection and grains increase.C.it contains more starch than the ordinary rice.D.it gives off less methane in summer than in winter.34.What can we learn from the textA.Scientists will soon grow the new rice in large areas.B.Human-related methane contributes most to global warming. C.China may contribute greatly to global warming reduction.D.Rice fields will be reduced all over the world.35.The purpose of this writing is to________.A.ask people to cut down on their dependence on rice consumption. B.draw people’s attention to the serious consequences of global warming.C.introduce a new kind of genetically-modified rice and its possible benefits.D.indicate human-related methane alone is to blame for global warming effects.第二节(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
绝密★启封前高考押题金卷(全国卷I)英语本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第n卷(非选择题)两部分。
考试时间120分钟,共150 分。
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ALast Thursday, Michael and Linda stood behind large food trucks distributing meals to 4,000 homeless people for their wedding reception on the border town of Kilis. The couple had decided that in stead of hosti ng their friends and family for a traditi onal feast receptio n, they would feed the victims from an earthquake-stricke n area.The idea came from the bridegroom's father, Ted, who volunteers for a Turkish relief organization. For the past few years, the organization has distributed daily meals to thousands of people who've suffered from natural disasters. He approached a representative of the orga ni zati on and suggested that the family cover part of the costs of feedi ngthem for the day.Then he told his son, who was surprised by the suggestion, but soon won over. When he told that to the bride, she was really shocked but finally accepted because in southeastern Turkey there is a real culture of sharing with people in need. They love to share their food, their table and everything they have. And afterwards she was quite amazed about it. So, they arrived at the distribution center on Thursday to spend the day serving food and taking photographs with their grateful recipients (接受者).On Tuesday evening, the newly married couple were still pleased with their decision to quit a personal celebration for one with a greater good. "It's like sharing a dinner with your friends and family who have this kind of thing on a daily basis or sharing something with people who don't even have the most basic things," Michael said. "Hopefully, this will also give the start for other wedding dinners to be held here with our brothers and sisters in need."21.Why did so many people crowd in Kilis?A.To attend Michael and Linda's wedding.B. To support the organization.C. To escape the damaging earthquake.D. To help distribute free daily meals.22.How did the couple celebrate their wedding?A.They treated their friends and relatives to a big dinner.B.They shared their happiness with the homeless in Kilis.C.They afforded the entire cost of the day for feeding victims.D.They took photos with the grateful victims.23.What does the underlined word "approached" in Paragraph 2 mean?A.took inB. moved towardsC. came acrossD. consulted with24.We can know from the text that __________________ . .A.Kilis is a place which lies in southeastern TurkeyB.Ted was a representative of the organizationC.Linda adopted the suggestion immediately she heard itD. Michael doubted if more new couples would follow himBResearch shows that childhood friendships are important indicators of future success and social adjustment.Children's relationships with peers (同龄人) strongly influence their success in school ,and children with fewer friends are more at risk of dropping out of school ,becoming depressed and other problems.Making and Keeping Friends Is More than Child's PlayWhen 6- year- old Rachel returned to school on a recent Monday morning ,her eyes immediately scanned the playground for her friend Abbie. “Though they were only separated by a weekend,the girls ran right into each other 's arms and hugged,”recalls Rachel's mother Kathryn Willis of Gilbert. “It was like a scene from a movie.”Most parents instinctively (本能地)know that having friends is good for theirchild.Experts agree that friendship is not simply child ' play, but a powerful predictor of social adjustment throughout life.A Skill for LifeChildhood friendships serve as a very important training ground for adulthood, ” says Dr.Robbie Adler-Tapia, psychologist with the Center for Children ' Health & Life Development at the East Valley Family Resource Cen ter.Researcher William Hartup states, Peer relati ons con tribute sig ni fica ntly to both social andcognitive (认知的)development." Hartup concludes that the single best childhood predictor of adult social adaptation is not school grades or classroom behavior, but rather, how well a child gets along with other childre n.The work of Ariz ona State Uni versity professor of Developme ntal Psychology Gary Ladd proves that just as being able to make and keep friends is ben eficial to kids while thelack of friends is detrimen tai.Good Frie ndships Don 'tJust Happe nExperts agree that it is essential for children to establish high-quality friendships.But, researchers warn, these frien dships don'tn ecessarily just happe n.Often, a good frien dship begi ns with in volved pare nts.Psychologist Dr.Lynne Kenney Marka n believes kids should be taught social skills in much thesame way they are taught math and reading.Bad CompanyMany parents worry about the quality as well as the quantity of their child 's friendships.“When she was in 1st grade,her supposed ‘best friend 'began calling her names and threatening to hurt her, ”says Mindy Miller. “My daughter wasn't allowed to talk to or even look at other girls in her class.It really crushed her spirit.I told my daughter she didn 't need a ‘friend'like that.”“ 'Ibe nd over backwards(拼命)to help my son get together with a friend I think is good for him,”Adler-Tapia says.“I don 'tlook at it as manipulation (操纵),just positive parental involvement.”25.The example of Rachel and Abbie is used to indicate that _____ .A.childhood friendship is of great significance to their growthB. a positive friendship helps children solve emotional and physical problemsC.it is a proven fact that peer friendship is the most rewarding experience throughout lifeD.Rachel missed her friend Abbie very much because of their separation of one weekend26.The underlined word “detrimental”could be replaced by ______ .A.aggressiveB. disappointingC. ridiculousD. harmful27.We can learn from the passage that high-quality friendship most probably results from ______ .A.social skills and good study habitsB. school grades and classroom behaviorsC. academic success and social adaptati onD. positive pare ntal in volveme nt andsocial skills28.From the last paragraph we can con clude that Dr.Robbie AdleFTapia agrees that _______ .A.pare nts should regard making friends as someth ing that just happe nsB.it 'wise for pare nts to support and en courage healthy peer relati on shipsC.pare nts only n eed to help their childre n to cope with difficult social situatio nsD.parents are supposed to encourage their children to make as many friends as they canCEcotourism: A Different Way to TravelAre you attracted to unknown places? Do you prefer to vacation away from other tourists ? Are you careful to take only memories and to leave only footprints? If you answered yes to more than one of these questions, you just might be an ecotourist.Ecotourists are people who want to experience the unspoiled natural world—and leave it that way when they return home.This trend started in the 1990s, and ecotourism is now growing three times faster tha n the en tire tourism in dustry .The Kapawi Ecolodge in Ecuador^ remote Amazon Basin is contributing to that expansion, and it gives a snapshot ofwhat ecotourism looks like.At the Ecolodge, a small group of cab ins sits in the middle of the Achuar people ' reserveand is only accessible by air.From here,visitors can explore parts of the Amazon rainforest seen by few outsiders.As they do,local Achuar guides explain how the forest is like their supermarket,where they find food ,clothing ,medicine and tools.As a result,tourists learn to appreciate the local culture as well as the natural environment.The owners of Kapawi pay monthly rent to the Achuar people,but they also train the community to run and manage the lodge.They have agreed on a plan to turn the operation over to the Achuar completely by 2011.The owners are working to make ecotourism benefit and empower the local people.You probably won 't start your own ecolodge ,but you can be an ecotourist if you follow these guidelines:Protect the environment ;Support local businesses ;Respect the local customs and traditions.The world is full of fascinating places to visit.As an ecotourist ,you can enjoy them yourself and make sure that they remain beautiful for future generations as well.29.According to the text ,the ecotourists should be __ .A. those who like to experience the easily-remembered natural environmentB.those who like to go to their travelling places by hikingC.those who prefer an undamaged natural world and remain what it used to beD.those who prefer unique natural environment of cultural relics30.At the Kapawi ecolodge,visitors can 't ___ .A.explore the Amazon rainforestB. reach there by airC. live in the Achuar reserveD. see many travelers from outside31.Which of the words is closest in meaning to the word “snapshot”in the second paragraph?A. Idea.B. Aim.C. Adventure.D. Opportunity.32.We can learn from the passage that _______ .A. the Kapawi ecolodge will continue to run and manage the lodge after 2011B.the Kapawi ecolodge owners are the Achuar in favor of ecotourismC.the achuar people have benefited a lot by collecting money from ecotouristsD.the owners of Kapawi encourage tourists to appreciate the Achuar cultureDNowadays more and more people are talking about genetically modified foods ( GM foods). GM foods develop from genetically modified organisms (有机体), which have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise where an organism is exposed to chemicals to create a non - specific but stable change. For many people, the high-tech production raises all kinds of environmental, ethical, health and safety problems. Particularly in countries with long farmingtraditions, theidea seems against nature.In fact, GM foods are already very much a part of our lives. They were first put on the market in 1996. A third of the corn and more than half the cotton grown in the U. S. last year was the product of biotech no logy, accord ing to the Departme nt of Agriculture. More tha n 65 millio n acres of gen etically modified crops will be pla nted in the US this year. The gen etic genie is out of the bottle.However, like any new product en teri ng the food cha in, GM foods must be subjected to careful test in g. In wealthy coun tries, the debate about biotech is not so fierce by the fact that they have a large nu mber of foods to choose from, and a supply that goes bey ond the n eeds. In developing countries desperate to feed fast-growing and underfed populations, the matter is simpler and much more urge nt: do the ben efits of biotech outweigh the risks?The statistics on population growth and hunger are disturbing. Last year the world's populati on reached 6 billi on. The UN states that n early 800 milli on people around the world are un healthy. About 400 milli on wome n of childbeari ng age don' t have eno ugh iron, which means their babies are exposed to various birth defeats.As many as 100 million children suffer from vitam in A deficie ncy, a lead ing cause of bli ndn ess.How can biotech help? Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and animals with better nutritional values. Biotechnologists have developed genetically modified rice and they are worki ng on other kinds of nu triti on ally improved crops. Biotech can alsoimprove farming productivity in places where food shortages are caused by crop damage attributable todrought, poor soil and crop viruses.33.The passage mainly talks about _______ .A. the world's food problemB. the development in biotechC. the genetically modified foodsD. the way to solve food shortages34.The underlined sentence “The genetic genie is out of the bottle.”in Paragraph 2probably means that .A. GM foods are available everywhereB.the technology in producing GM foods is advancedC.genetic technology may have uncontrollable powersD.genetic technology has come out of laboratories into markets35.What's the writer's attitude towards GM foods?A. Enthusiastic.B. Cautious.C. Disapproving.D. Unbelievable. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分10 分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
绝密★启封前2021 全国卷Ⅰ高考压轴卷英语第一卷第一局部听力〔共两节,总分值30 分〕做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节〔共7.5 分〕5 小题;每题 1.5 分,总分值听下面5 段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的 A 、B、C 三个选项中选出最正确选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?A .£.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是 C .1. How does the man like to begin his lecture?A. With an introductionB. With a smile.C. With a funny story.2.What will the woman probably do?A. Wait for the airport bus.B. Go to the airport by taxi.C.Take a taxi and go home.3.When will the man have a meeting?A. In a minute.B. Tomorrow.C. In a couple of hours.4.What is the man doing?A. Making a phone call.B.Making a visit.C. Making an appointment.5.What might have happened?A. An earthquake.B. A fire.C. A gas accident.第二节〔共15 小题;每题 1.5 分,总分值22.5 分〕听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项。
2024年高考考前押题密卷(新高考九省专用)英语·全解全析(考试时间:120分钟试卷满分:150分)注意事项:1. 答题前, 考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚, 将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What’s wrong with the man?A.His tongue hurts. B.He ate something wrong. C.His head aches.【答案】A【原文】W: What is the expression? Does it taste really that bad?M: No, it’s good. Actually it’s too good. I just bit my tongue because I ate too fast.W: For a moment I just thought my apple pie gave you a headache or something.2.Why does the woman call the man?A.To cancel a flight. B.To make an apology. C.To put off a meeting.【答案】C【原文】W: Hello, Mr. Smith. I’m afraid Dr. Brown won’t be able to see you today. He’s still waiting for a flight out of New York. He said he would meet you tomorrow afternoon. Is it OK?M: Sounds good. Thank you for calling.3.What is the woman doing now?A.Eating. B.Going home. C.Having group study.【答案】B【原文】M: Where are you heading in such a hurry?W: I’m heading home.M: Are we still going to have group study tonight?W: Yeah. I’m just going home to have something to eat, and then I’ll be back.M: OK. See you then.4.In which city did the woman and John stay the longest?A.Vienna. B.Rome. C.Paris.【答案】C【原文】M: Where did you and John go on vacation?W: We spent four days in Vienna, one week in Paris, and five days in Rome and we had a two-day delay in Geneva before we went to Italy.5.How will the man pay?A.In cash. B.By credit card. C.By traveler’s cheque.【答案】A【原文】W: Do you want to pay by credit cards, Sir?M: Err... Can I use my traveler’s cheque please?W: Sorry, Sir, we don’t take traveler’s cheques.M: Then I’ll have to pay cash.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话。
2021届全国一卷高考英语绝密押题卷(一)(含答案及详细解析)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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Hundreds of spectators cheered them on at the North American Wife Carrying Championship. The annual event, in its 15th year, was held at the base of a grassy ski mountain at the Sunday River Resort in Maine.The people in Finland put together this event because they felt there should be at least one news story in the year that makes people laugh, said competitor John Lund, who spent four years in Finland, the birthplace of wife carrying as a modern sport.The competition began there in the 1990s and was inspired loosely by the legend of a 19th-century outlaw who tested the mettle(毅力) of his gang of robbers by having them run an obstacle course with a woman on their backs.The sport has since gained enthusiasts around the world. The event on Saturday in Maine was one of several officially qualifying competitionsfor international championships in Finland, with the others held in Australia, Sweden and Estonia.Nearly every team employed the Estonian carry ,in which the woman hangs the head down with her legs hooked around the man s neck and her arms around his waist, which frees his hands. Despite the competition s name, the couple does not need to be married.The winners on Saturday were Jesse Wall, a gym owner, and his friend Christina Arsenault. Under the rules of the game, they won Arsenault s weight in beer and five times the numerical value of her weight in cash. Asked what he planned to do with the 10 cases of beer, Wall looked around and said, Share them with everyone here.21.What does the writer want to tell us?A. The wife carrying sport was originally held in Australia.B. The annual event in Maine has been around for 15 years.C. People had to use the Estonian carry in the championship.D. People had to get married to take part in the championship.22.Why did the Finnish invent the event?A. To make an amusing news story.B. To attract more travelers to Finland.C. To test people s courage and patience.D. To make people join in outdoor activities.23.Which of the following countries is the officially qualifying competition not held in?A. Finland.B. Australia.C. Sweden.D. Spain.Cold, snowy weather has arrived in many places. That means young people are enjoying building snowmen, going snowboarding and having snowball fights.But in one small American city, children can t play with snow to the fullest. The town of Severance, north of Denver, gets about 100 centimeters of snowfall a year. For almost 100 years, city rules have said it is forbidden to throw or shoot stones or missiles at people, animals, buildings, trees or vehicles. Snowballs were considered to be part of the town s definition (定义) of missiles .Kyle Rietkerk works for the town of Severance. He said children cannot believe it and that town leaders have for years told the children, You have the power. You can change the law. But no one has tried until now. Nine-year-old Dane Best lives in Severance with his parents and little brother. He has made it his goal to get the snowball fight ban overturned(推翻). Dane said he believes the law is outdated . I want to be able to throw a snowball without getting in trouble, and I really expect to hit my brother with a snowball, he said.Dane s mother, Brooke Best, told a newspaper that her son found out it was illegal to throw snowballs within town limits about a month and a half ago. Since then, he has been talking about how to change that. Dane wrote letters with his classmates in support of overturning the ban. And on Monday, he spoke about the problem at a Severance town meeting.Leaderslistened as Dane presented his arguments and all voted for him. Then, Dane threw the first legal snowball in the parking lot of the Town Hall.Dane said, My parents and I have researched other Severance rules, including one that defines pets only as cats and dogs. And I have a guinea pig, which appears to be illegal in Severance, too. But I believe that will be different soon.24.What did the Severance rules say?A. Children s snow games are banned.B. Snowball fights are against the law.C. People making snowmen will be punished.D. Throwing things are considered dangerous.25.What does the author indicate in paragraph 3?A. Town leaders are willing to change the ban.B. Dane overturns the ban for his little brother.C. Dane once was punished for throwing snowballs.D. Many children tried to change the ban but failed.26.What might Dane do in the future?A. Having a cat or dog as his pet.B.Taking action to chage the pet rule.C. Correcting the concept of guinea pigs.D.Researching Severance rules with his parents.27.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Snow Games Mean a lot to ChildrenB.Severance Laws Need to Be OverturnedC. Children are Encouraged to Change TownD. A boy Asks Town to Lift Snowball Fight BanAlmost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2025. In a bid to cut carbon emissions and air pollution, Norway frees battery-driven cars from most taxes and offers benefits such as free parking and charging points to speed up a shift from diesel (柴油) and petrol engines.The independent Norwegian Road Federation (NRF) said on Wednesday that electric cars rose to 31.2 percent of all sales last year, from 20.8 percent in 2021 and just 5.5 percent in 2013, while sales of petrol and diesel cars fell sharply.It was a small step closer to the 2025 goal, by which time Norway s parliament wants all new cars to be emissions-free, Oeyvind Solberg Thorsen, head of the NRF, told a conference. Still, he cautioned that there was a long way to go since two-thirds of almost 148,000 cars sold in 2021in Norway were powered by fossil fuel or were hybrids, which have both battery power and an internal combustion (燃烧) engine.The sales figures strengthen Norway s global lead in electric car sales per city, part of an attempt by Western Europe s biggest producer of oil and gas to transform to a greener economy. Nissan s upgraded Leaf electric car was the top-selling ear in Norway last year, while other top-selling cars overall ranged from small BMWs and Volkswagens to full-size sedans and electric sport vehicles by Tesla.The Institute of Transport Economics (ITE), a consultancy, doubted whether the 2025 goal for emissions-free new cars could be reached. Strictly speaking, I don t think it s possible, primarily because too many people don t have a private parking space and won t want to buy a plug-in car if they can t establish a charging point at home, ITE economist Lasse Fridstroem said. We may be able to get to a 75 percent (market share), provided that the tax breaks are maintained, he added.28. According to the passage, the 2025 goal in Norway is to ________.A. abolish all taxes;B. provide free parking;C. advance petrol engines;D. accomplish vehicles emissions-free29. Which car brand sold best in Norway last year?A. Nissan.B. BMW.C. Volkswagen.D. Tesla.30. Which of the following statements will Lasse Fridstroem agree with?A. It s likely to get everyone a new car.B. People need more space to park cars.C. Electric cars will have a bright future.D. A charging point is too difficult to be set up.31. What can be the best title of the passage?A. Norway is advanced in car industry.B. Norway is the world leader in electric car sales.C. Norway is close to realizing the 2025 goal.D. Norway has been transformed into a green country.The idea of creating self-repairing machines has been a popular nightmare ever since the 1980s.Reformers are still a long way away from developing robots that can independently repair themselves, but researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say they may be one step closer to creatingself-healing machines.In findings published this week in NatureMaterials, researchers claim they have created a self-healing material made up of liquid metal droplets hung in a soft rubber that can at the same time repair itself after suffering extreme mechanical damage .Researchers say their material is known as a stretchable (有弹性的) electronic ,an evolving technology that combines electronic circuits and sensors(传感器) with actively transformed material.When damaged, droplets hang in the material break, forming new connections with neighboring droplets and rerouting electrical signals without interruption. To show the material s effectiveness, researchers powereda clock while at the same time damaging the conductive circuitry(电路) using a sharp object.What makes their material even more unique, researchers say, is that it is able to conduct electricity, even when stretched, making it ideal for passing on data or keeping power. If perfected, researchers believe stretchable electronics could have numerous applications:A robotic first responder that can enter two-faced environments without being damaged, wearable computers used by athletes or as a structure on Mars, where temperatures and weather unfit for human put technology at risk.A robot is very complex and difficult to repair. And the soft robots are particularly affected easily by sharp objects and high pressure, Vanderborght said. This research is the first step in introducingself-healing materials in soft robotics, which we think will start a whole new research field of self-healing robotics.32. What is the step closer to make machines repair themselves?A. Having a self-healing material.B. Developing some magical robots.C. Building environmental-friendly machines.D. Publishing a popular idea in NatureMaterials.33. Which of the following is the self-mending material?A. Soft robots.;B. Conductive circuitry.;C. Metal droplets.;D. Wearable computers.34. What is special about the self-mending material?A. The electronics activity.;B. The material s conductivity.C. The signals adaptability.;D. The environment s suitability.35. What does Vanderhorght suggest people do about self-healing robotics?A. Stop using them;B. Take them apart;C. Upgrade them;D. Fight for them.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2023年高考押题预测卷01英语·全解全析I.Listening prehension (第110题, 每题1分;第1120题,每题1.5分;共25分)15. BDDCA 610. DCBAA 1113. BBC 1416. ADB 1720.DABD听力文字稿Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M: The music and the flowers are lovely.W:Yes. I hope the food is nice.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?2.M:I enjoy having your son in class. He's a very smart boy and always wellbehaved.W:Well,thank you.Dave. But do let me know if you have any problems with him.Q: Who is the woman talking to?3.M: Is this the bookshelf you advertised?W:Yes, it's our regular $8bookshelf.These are the last two.If you want them both, you can have the pairfor $12.Q: How much need the man pay if he buys the last two bookshelves?4.M: Could you please explain the assignment for Monday, Miss Smith?W:Certainly. Read the next chapter in your textbook and do Exercise 40.Q:What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?5.M: Would you like to have some icecream? I’ve got a variety of flavors for you to choose from.W: I wish I could, but I just can't. I'm on a diet to lose weight.Q: What docs the woman mean?6. M: Would you like to go to the beach this afternoon?Bill and Mary are ing too.W:I'd like to,but I am just going shopping. I need to get a blouse that goes with my pants.Q:What is the woman going to buy?7.W:The poor nextdoor neighbors are making so much noise. I can't concentrate on.M:Why didn't you stay at the library? It's much quieter there.Q:What does the man mean?8. W: You were on the phone for a long time.To whom were you talking?M:Oh, to Susan. She always knows the latest news in town and she couldn't wait to talk it over.Q: What can we learn from this conversation?9. M:I hear you drive a long way to work every day.W:Oh,yes. It's about sixty miles, But it doesn’t seem that far,the road is not bad,and there's not muchtraffic.Q: How does the woman feel about driving to work?10. W:Mike, did you get rid of your salesman? He is really awful.M:Did 1? He started talking about his products,and I thought he'd never stop.Q: What does the man mean?Section BDirections: In Section B. you will hear two short passages several and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Hello, everyone.Wele to Heilonggou Tourist Center! Before the tour, please pay your attention to the following rules :1. Bring warm clothes along, because the weather is changeable.2. Keep your safety belt fastened while you’re looking at the scenery,especially the glaciers.The mountains are very high, and dangerous.3. Wear sunglasses while watching the glaciers to protect yourselves from the strong light reflected from the ice and snow.4. Loud cries and fireworks are forbidden near the glaciers.5.There are many big glaciers at Heilonggou including the three major ones. Glacier Chuck is 14 kilometers h. Glacier Dean 4.8 kilometers and Glacier Edward 4.2 kilometers. The lowest paint of Glacier Chuck is 650 meters above sea level, and is reserved for professional climbers only. During the tour, watch out for stones dropping from the mountains on the way to the glaciers, since the slopes are made up of soil and small stones.(Now listen again. please! )Questions:11.Why does the speaker make this speech?12.What should the tourists bring?13. How high is Glacier Edward?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.I'm Mr. Britain. the head librarian, and today I'd like to introduce you to the facilities in our university library and show you how to use them. The first room on your tour is the reference room,where you will find all ts of materials: dictionaries. literature guides, even telephone books. You may use these books only in reference room itself. The next room is the periodicals room, where you'll find various newspapers and magazines. The current issues are usually directly available to you on the shelves.And you can get an older issue by finding out a slip for the librarian. These items must also be used in this room. This next room contains the card catalogs. All the library’s books are l isted here by title,by author and by topic.When you are looking for a book you must write the book’s call number, title and author on these slips and present them with you library card at the desk. The books themselves are kept in the stacks, which are open only to graduate students, faculty members and library staff.Our library has over a million volumes which cover five floors.If you have any further questions about using the library.I'd be glad to help you after the tour.Thank you for your attention.(Now listen again, please!)Questions:14. What is the main topic of this talk?15. Who is probably listening to Mr.Britain?16. How many volumes are there in the library?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.M:Doctor Cole, thank you for agreeing to this interview for the Daily Campus News.Can you tell us about whatyou and your colleagues discuss at the annual astronomy society meeting?W:Yes. For the first time ever the scientific munity has established the existence of planets outside our ownsolar system. We knew that certain distant stars existed,but only recently did we learn that several of them are orbited by their own planets.M: Why did it take so long to locate these planets?W:Well, you have to understand that they are a billion times dimmer than their parent stars. It would be liketrying to see the light of a candle next to a huge explosion.We don't currently have a telescope that can be used to see them.M: But if the astronomers didn't see the planets through a telescope,how did they find them?W:By a very indirect method. The astronomers measured subtle distortions in the frequency of the light from the parent stars and observed that some of the stars seem to rock back and forth. They determined that this was caused by gravitational pull from orbiting planets.M:There is a powerful new telescope being built in Arizona.Will that help them see these planets?W:They should be able to see them at least in the form of small spots of light.And the scientists will break down and analyze this light. By doing this,they hope to learn about the chemical position of these planets oxygen and ozone molecules, for example, would be telltale signs of life on these planets.M:I'm looking forward to hearing more when the telescope is in operation.(Now listen again, please!)Questions:17.What is the conversation mainly about?18. How did the scientists establish the existence of the planets?19. What does the professor say the scientists might learn about the planets by using the new telescope?20. What can we know from the conversation?II.Grammar and Vocabulary (每题1分;共20分)Section A21.a 22.is sharing 23.Although/ Though 24.where 25.can26.had been 27.without 28.Putting 29.what 30.any【分析】这是一篇说明文。
2024年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语猜题卷(一)学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解Emerald Coast Science Center Field TripsBring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now which provides wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!Hands-on fun Every field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals under the guidance of an educator.Lessons for all agesLessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance.For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our Education Program Guide.Pricing information●$12per student;1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $6 each; teachers are always free.●Minimum fee of $120 per field trip.●Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students.●The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues.●No Show/No Call bookings are charged a $100 cancellation fee.●Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking.To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-1261. Please choose your preferred date and two alternate dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your booking.1.What do the Science Center field trips offer?A.Tailored lessons.B.Animal training.C.Trips to the Emerald Coast.D.A half-hour Makerspace activity. 2.How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay?A.$108.B.$114.C.$120.D.$126. 3.What type of writing is the text?A.A museum guide.B.An online ad.C.A commercial report.D.An activity review.Christianna Alexander, a high school girl, is the founder of Sweet Christi’s, a company that makes all-natural, plant-based soaps looking like delicate desserts. At 12, Christianna decided she wanted to start a business. Her three business ideas were baking, arts and crafts (手工艺品), and soap. Baking turned out to be more of a challenge than she expected, and her paintings and drawings didn’t sell as she hoped. Not one to give up easily, Christianna turned her passion into purpose by creating Sweet Christi’s.Meanwhile, Christianna also started a nonprofit focused on the education of girls through STEM. But that’s not all this teen CEO does: she is involved in many practical things, and she’s a speaker at several youth conferences and also the author of the children’s book Stay Sweet and Never Miss a Beat.Recently, Richard Cuff, founder of NASEMBA Business Alliance, announced the 15-year-old would serve as Youth Ambassador for the Operation ECLIPSE campaign which advocates for the positive representation of local entrepreneurs (企业家) and stresses the economic impact that the entrepreneurs are having on the local economy. Through Operation ECLIPSE, NASEMBA Business Alliance’s goal is to raise funds to back local programmes to benefit small businesses while helping political leaders better understand the historical and social significance of local entrepreneurial families. “We will work with our political leaders who want to close the wealth gap by shaping policies that will direct financial aid to young entrepreneurs,” said Richard.“Having an instructor is important and I can’t put into words how important it is to be able to talk to successful entrepreneurs,” said Christianna. “The campaign also encourages business owners and managers to give advice or guidance to young entrepreneurs while supporting plans that provide direction to benefit our at-risk youth. I believe entrepreneurs can help address many social issues with love. The campaign would shine a bright light on the young entrepreneurs, and enable us to become better.”4.Why did Christianna start the soap business?A.To avoid failure.B.To meet a challenge.C.To realize her ambition.D.To fun d the nonprofit.5.Which qualities of Christianna are stressed in paragraph 2?A.Caring and active.B.Visionary and independent.C.Academically-minded and brave.D.Strong-willed and industrious. 6.What does NASEMBA Business Alliance aim to do?A.Bridge the gap between rich and poor.B.Raise money for campaigns.C.Explore entrepreneurial families’ impacts.D.Support local small businesses. 7.What does Christianna say about Operation ECLIPSE?A.It solves many social problems.B.It provides new insights into leadership.C.It helps protect the youth from potential risks.D.It advocates the experiencedassisting the young.Millions of tourists travel to parks each year to enjoy the bright colors of fall—but ecologists say the familiar reds, oranges and yellows of fall foliage (叶子) are coming later in the season. “In New England, generally the fall foliage tends to peak in mid-October,” said Richard Primack, a professor of plant ecology. “But because of a warming climate, the peak of fall foliage is tending to move from kind of early to middle October to kind of middle to late October.”Predicting precisely when the leaves will turn from green to red, orange and yellow in fall depends in part on the geographic area, the species and the amount of rainfall, and climate change can largely determine the timing. And leaves of trees with harmful insects will drop sooner, according to Christy Rollinson, a forest ecologist. “Bright colors are associated with a healthy tree, because some colors take energy for the tree to produce.”Peak color used to last for about two weeks, but for certain species, that period might be becoming more condensed as higher temperatures continue late into the fall because the rate at which days get shorter throughout the season remains the same. So future generations might just have to be ready to travel at a moment’s notice to catch a peak period in parts of the country.Such changes could affect the tourism industry surrounding leaf peeping (看), according to Sarah Blount, a researcher at the National Environmental Education Foundation. She underscored how important it is to try to improve peak timing predictions. “There’s so much money attached to it,” she said. “People want to buy a plane ticket to go somewhere and don’t want to find that it turns out that it’s too late and all the leaves are gone or it’s too early, so there is a lot of focus on trying to improve the information that we have about that. ”8.What do Richard’s words show?A.The lateness of peak fall foliage.B.The rareness of a trend.C.The impacts of climate change.D.The mass appeal of fall colors. 9.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.Visible signs of the coming of fall.B.The timing of colorful fall foliage.C.Factors in fall foliage’s changing colors.D.Determinants of the brightness of colors. 10.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “condensed” in paragraph 3?A.Irregular.B.Important.C.Lengthy.D.Brief. 11.What does Sarah Blount imply?A.The country relies heavily on tourism.B.Predicting peak foliage precisely is vital.C.It takes effort to protect the environment.D.Scheduling leaf-peeping trips early is better.Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased over the past 20 years. UPFs contain few or no whole foods, are industrially produced, are ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat, and include additives. The ultra-processing of food lessens its nutritional value. It has been known that higher UPF consumption is associated with overweight and heart disease. Now, research has been extended to examine its impact on mental health.In a new study, over 72,000 participants who were at least 55 years old and didn’t have dementia (痴呆) at the start of the study were followed for an average of 10 years, during which they filled out questionnaires regarding their diet. By the end of the study, 518 people were diagnosed (诊断) with dementia. After adjusting for other factors that could affect risk of dementia such as age, gender, and heart disease, researchers found every 10 percent increase in daily intake of UPFs was associated with a 25percent higher risk of dementia. They also found replacing 10 percent of UPFs with unprocessed or minimally processed foods was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of dementia.In another study, researchers found individuals who consumed the most UPFs had statistically significant increases in the symptoms (症状) of mild depression, “mentally unhealthy days”, and “anxious days”. Eric Hecht, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Etiological Research, said, “More than 70 percent of packaged foods in the US are classified as UPFs and represent about 60 percent of all calories consumed by Americans. Given the degree of exposure to and effects of UPF consumption, this study has greatsignificance in clinical practice and public health. It might help improve future development of dietary guidelines.”Facing such alarming data, maybe it’s time for Americans to reconsider their food options. Researchers recommend taxes on UPFs and carrying out policies to reduce the consumption. They also support programs and policies to increase the availability and affordability of whole foods, especially among disadvantaged populations.12.What do we know about UPFs?A.They have no nutritional value.B.They are ready-made and instant foods.C.They are cheap and mass-produced.D.They serve as additions to our daily diets.13.What’s Eric Hecht’s attitude toward the new study?A.Positive.B.Doubtful.C.Mixed.D.Conservative. 14.What do researchers suggest doing?A.Collecting higher taxes on UPFs.B.Decreasing UPFs’ share in diet.C.Focusing on the nutrient content of foods.D.Increasing public awareness of whole foods.15.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Public Health Response to UPFs B.Physical Disorders Linked to UPFsC.Rising Consumption of UPFs in the US D.Negative Effects of UPFs on Mental HealthCultural intelligence, or cultural quotient (CQ) is the ability to manage cultural diversity.16 It also involves understanding and appreciating cultural differences and being able to adapt to those differences.17 For one thing, it can help you avoid misunderstandings and communication breakdowns with people from other cultures. For another, it enables you to build strong relationships with them. Want to improve your CQ? Try the following tips.If you’re unfamiliar with the culture, chances are you’re not going to adapt well to it. So the first practical aspect of CQ you need to improve is your CQ drive. 18 This drive is the first step towards higher CQ that may help you be open to new possibilities. All you have to do is explore the new situation you find yourself in.After you’ve motivated yourself to get a bit more familiar with the culture, it’s time togo one step further. 19 Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to become an expert in the said culture. Simply, you should try to get to know the ways in which that culture forms and influences its people’s values and behavior.Lastly, you need to use what you have learned and come up with a strategy that will help you improve your CQ. You can expose yourself to various media. This is a useful and easily accessible way to learn about how culture affects behavior. Again, it helps if you learn the language of the culture. This may open a whole new world for you. 20A.You should broaden your CQ knowledge.B.There are many benefits of having high CQ.C.To be culturally intelligent is no easy matter.D.This means your motivation to learn about a different culture.E.Seek out opportunities to interact with people from other cultures.F.This ability is not limited to your cultural sensitivity and awareness.G.It can help you better understand people from other cultures as well.二、完形填空Figure skating is a vital part of my life. I can still remember my first 21 on ice. I was attracted immediately and desired to learn figure skating. However, I found it was a bit of a 22 . Initially, I could only grasp the railings (栏杆) to 23 myself and walk slowly along. Despite constant 24 , I just got up again and made much commitment: I kept practicing almost all the time except school hours. Gradually, I 25 the skills.Sometimes figure skating is 26 as an art form rather than a sport, but to me it’s both. The delicate 27 between artistry and athleticism, and the performances with only a pair of thin blades (冰刀) are 28 . Though beautiful and impressive, figure skating is physically 29 —the amount of athleticism required is fairly high.For the majority of my younger years I skated 30 , at both local and regional levels. But 31 struck at the near peak of my career - I had a concussion (脑震荡). Though I 32 after continuous treatment, I’d missed the best age for skating. So I 33 it into a hobby.Out of all the experiences in my life, figure skating has probably been the most 34 . It taught me the importance of discipline and self-confidence, and I learned 35 ,which made me accountable for my own actions and achievements.21.A.slipping B.rolling C.stepping D.playing 22.A.near thing B.hard nut C.big hit D.fat chance 23.A.enjoy B.encourage C.comfort D.support 24.A.falls B.attempts C.walks D.complaints 25.A.applied B.mastered C.upgraded D.shared 26.A.figured out B.focused on C.picked up D.referred to 27.A.comparison B.arrangement C.balance D.exchange 28.A.hair-raising B.far-reaching C.high-sounding D.mind-blowing 29.A.powerful B.demanding C.beneficial D.accessible 30.A.perfectly B.secretly C.competitively D.occasionally 31.A.failure B.misfortune C.opportunity D.criticism 32.A.recovered B.succeeded C.rested D.suffered 33.A.absorbed B.developed C.classified D.transformed 34.A.pleasant B.attractive C.significant D.personal 35.A.responsibility B.enthusiasm C.insistence D.determination三、语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试高三高考押题卷英语试卷(一)★祝考试顺利★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.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Which part of the play does the man like most?A. The actor.B. The ending.C. The story.2. Which place are the speakers trying to find?A. A restaurant.B. A bank.C. A hotel.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio program. 4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn’t take the cake back.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
高考押题卷英语(一)Word版含解析英语本试卷共14页。
全卷满分150分。
考试用时120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30 分)(略)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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AEvery year, billions of kilograms of fresh produce are wasted in the United Sta tes. The food ends up in landfills, producing harmful greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, millions of poor Americans go hungry, without access to healthy, affordable meals.Evan Lutz is passionate about correcting that social injustice. And he combines that goal with a passion for business. "My entire life I've wanted to become a social entrepreneur, not just starting a business that made money but also one that gave back. I'm just an average guy with a passion towards making sure no food goes to waste and making sure no person's ever hungry in America and I want to do that through business."Lutz is CEO and founder of Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest is a business which collects and sells "ugly" produce. These are fruits and vegetables that most food companies would throw away. "If you go to a grocery store everything is growing the same exact way. Right. So all that stuff that doesn't grow the same way gets wasted and gets thrown out. And so we take all that stuff that normally get thrown out because it's too big too small in odd size of shape, we box it up into a variety boxes and we deliver to our customers once a week. We hire people that were living in homeless shelters they were really looking to get a chance in life."In January 2016, Lutz appeared on the American business competition television show "Shark Tank." It connects investors with entrepreneurs. Lutz sought a $50,000investment in Hungry Harvest, in exchange for a five percent stake in his company. He got even more than he expected: $100,000 for 10 percent ownership.21. The purpose of writing paragraph 1 is to ________.A. tell us how serious the waste isB. inform us many people have not enough to eatC. remind us of the unfairness of the societyD. lead out the topic of the passage【解析】目的意图题。
绝密★启用前2020年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试高考压轴卷(新课标全国卷Ⅰ)英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分 30 分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the man doing?A.Reading a story. B.Watching a new film. C.Writing a detective story.2.What is the man’s suggestion?A.Buying a new refrigerator. B.Putting the refrigerator far away. C.Having the refrigerator fixed.3.What does the man hope to do?A.Attend a meeting. B.Watch a basketball match. C.Rest for a couple of hours.4.What kind of music does the woman like best?A.Folk music. B.Pop music. C.Classical music. 5.How does the woman feel?A.Excited. B.Indifferent. C.Disappointed.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6.What did Tom do last night?A.He listened to the radio. B.He did his homework.C.He played the piano.7.What’s the possible relationship between the speakers?A.Sister and brother. B.Mother and son. C.Teacher and student.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
2017年普通高招全国统一考试临考预测押题密卷英语试题第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man probably feel?A. Surprised.B. Ridiculous.C. Angry.2. What does the woman mean?A. She hasn’t started yet.B. She has just started.C. She has finished.3. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Take care of her parents.B. Go to a concert with the man.C. Wait for the washing machine to be repaired.4. What ate the speakers talking about?A. A performance.B. A book.C. A movie.5. How long does it take the woman to go home?A. Two hours.B. An hour.C. A few minutes.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试模拟试题英语(一) .第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分.满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.When will 1unchtime start?A.At 11:00.B.At 11:30.C.At 12:00.2.What are the speakers talking about?A.Ways to make money.B.A bargain of a house.C.The rental costs.3.Where will the speakers probably go next?A.T0 the park.B.Back home.C.To the pet store.4.What will the man do next?A.Go to Washington.B.Reserve an exhibition hall.C.Call the Peach Hotel.5.How does the woman feel about her interview? A.Anxious.B.Confident.C.Excited.第二节(共1 5小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独自。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
号位封座密号场不考订绝密★启用前【英语高考】普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语注意事项: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、回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3、考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)(略)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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
T o teach effective lessons that inspire and lead to rapid progress from all students.T o plan and prep are effective schemes of work and lessons.T o use regular assessments to set targets for students,and monitor their progress.T o maintain regular and productive communication with students and parents.The Perfect CandidateMust hold a university diploma.Able to work well within a team.S trong understanding of the primary curriculum.Able to create interesting and engaging lessons for students.Deadline:Apply by Thursday,4th January2018at9am.Contact UsPlease d on't hesitate to contact us at ASQ Education.If you feel like this is not quite the right role for you,please still contact us at ASQ Education,wehave a variety of roles in Primary and Secondary School.21.What main duties should a supply teacher take?A.Plan,prep are and teach effective lessons.B.Guide students to experience after-school activities.装号证Supply Primary T eachers NeededA C.Set targets to become a full time employee.D.Make sure of the students’freedom and flexibility.考准We work with a group of‘Good’and‘Excellent’schools located across London.We are looking for【答案】A只卷excellent teachers who have a passion for teaching and are looking for new opportunities.About Supply T eachingSupply teaching gives you the fr eedom and flexibility to work at a variety of different schools.Y ouhave the option of day-to-day supply or long-term supply,which could lead to a full time employment.Y ou would be required to have a great understanding of the primary curriculum(课程).If you have【解析】细节理解题。
根据第三部分的前两句“To teach effective lessons that inspire and lead to rapidprogress from all students.T o plan and prepare effective schemes of work and lessons.”可知计划、筹备并进行有效的教学是老师的主要职责之一。
故选A。
22.Which of the following is not suitable to be a supply teacher?A.O ne who has a clear idea of primary curriculum.名姓exper ience,then please don’t hesitate to apply. B.O ne who has great passion for teaching.此Y ou would be working with students who have varied needs.W e are looking for able and d ev ot ed teachers who are able to teach and engage with the whole class while teaching.C.O ne who has teaching experience.D.O ne who likes working alone.【答案】D级班Supply roles are great for experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers looking to gainexperience.Key Responsibilities英语试卷第1页(共16页)【解析】推理判断题。
根据第四部分第二句“Able to work well within a team”可知,作为一名代课教师,应该有团队合作精神,由此可推知,D项不适合。
故选D。
23.If you want to apply for the position,you should___________.英语试卷第2页(共16页)A.have h u mor ou s personalityB.apply before4th January2018at9amC.contact the schools located across London directlyD.prep are a lesson and communicate with p arents in advance【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。
根据第五部分“Deadline:Apply by Thursday,4th January2018at9am.”可知,最后截止期限是2018年1月4日上午9点。
故选B。
BT oday,I felt terrible---my head was full of problems and confusion.I decided to tak e a walk even though I didn't know where I would go.The most extraordinary thing happened when I was out on this walk.I saw an old man sitting on a chair.He was a seller of se con d-hand shoes.He seemed so tired and nobody was buying his shoes.I wanted to give him something but I had not br ought anything with me.Then,a little girl came toward him.I hear d the child say,"Grandfather,may I polish your shoes?"That old man took pity on her, smiled and he gave her a sh oe to polish.The girl said,"I polish the shoe because I need money to buy my brother a new school uniform."The old man answered,"Oh,little girl.Just stop doing e with me and I will buy you a uniform."Then they walked to a mark et(I followed behind)and he bought her a uniform.The girl was so happy. She said,"Thank you so mu ch for doing this."Then she left,leaving the old man smiling.He walked away from the market,but I stopped him.I whispered in his ear,"Y ou are a hero!Thank you for your kindness!"As I walked away,I glanced back and I could see him still smiling.I was blown away by the kindness I had just seen.Someone who had so little himself was able to show such incredible generosity!Amazing!My own sadness had completely disappeared,chased away by the light of this kind act.I began realizing that I have a lot to be thankful for.24.Why did the girl want to polish shoes for the old man?A.T o support the old man’s business.B.T o show her pity on the old man.C.T o earn mon ey to buy something to her brother.D.T o attract the attention of passers-by to buy more shoes.【答案】C英语试卷第3页(共16页)【解析】细节理解题。