高考英语真题及答案全国甲卷
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2023年高考(全国甲卷)英语试题及答案(文字版)2023年高考(全国甲卷)英语试题及答案第一部分 (听力1-20题满分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。
AWhere to Eat in BangkokBangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eatingadventure.NahmOffering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary(烹饪的)experiences. Its the only Thair restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the words 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson. Who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thairestaurant of the same name,opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.Issays Stamese ClubIssaya Siamese Club is intematoionally know Thai chef lan Kittichais first flagship Bangkok restau-rant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modem cooking methods.Bo.tanBo.tan has been makin waves in Bangkoks culinary sene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisines roots,yet still manages to add a wpecial twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry theres a large set menu.GagganEarning first place on the lates "Asias 50 best restaurants" list, progressive Indian restaurant Gag-gan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.21.What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?A.They adp modern cooking methods.B.They have branches in London.C.They have top-class chefs.D.They have based in hotcls.22.Which restaurant offers a large set menu?A.Gaggan.n.C.Issaya Siamese Club.D.Nahm.23.What is special about Gaggan?A.It hires staff from India.B.It puts on a play every day.C.It serves hard-to-find local dishes.D.It shows the cooking process to guests.BTerri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture,she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six,Terri,now 26,accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A days work was rewarded with 5 in pocket money. She says:"Im sure I wasnt much of a help to start with. painting the roomsand putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work,but I know he was proud of my skills."Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds:"Ive moved house many times and I alwsys like to personalise my room and put up pictures, So, its been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when Ive moved out"With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over tha coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around s 823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. T fifth wish to increase the value of their house. Thouth DIY hsa traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.24.Which is closest in meaning to"a dab hand" in paragraph 1?A.An artist.B.A winner.C.A specialist.D.A pioneer.25.Why did Terris grandfather give her f 5 a day?A.For a birthday gift.B.As a treat for her work.C.To support her DIY projects.D.Toencourage her to take up a hobby.26.How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A.By making it look like before.B.By furmishing it herself.C.By splitting the rent with a roommate.D.By cancelling the rental agreement.27.What trend in DIY does the research show?A.It is becoming more costly.B.It is getting more time-consuming.C.It is turning into a seasonal industry.D.It is gaining popularity among females.CI was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarders Sophies World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy(哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philsosphy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you - and then try to explain them.Eric weiners The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philssophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner stara each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosophers work in the centext(背景)of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no re-grets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about undestanding philosophy ,is a book abour learning to use philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosopical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences,and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history,and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding(解读)their mssages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and grad-ually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. Its worth your time, even if time is something we dont have a lot of.28.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A.Foucault.B.Eric Weiner.C.Jostein Gaarder.D.A college teacher.29.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A.To compare Weiner with them.B.To give examples of great works.C.To praise their writing skills.D.To help readers understand Weiners book.30.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A.Its views on history are well-presented.B.Its ideas can be applied to daily life.C.It includes comments from readers.D.It leaves an open ending.31.What does the author think of Weiners book?A.Objective and plain.B.Daring and ambitious.C.Serious and hard to follow.D.Humorous and straightforward.DGrizaly bears, which may grow to about 2.5m long and weigh over 400kg, occupy a conflicted cor-ner of the American psyche-we rever(敬畏) them even as they give us frightening dreams. Ask the tour-ists from aroundthe world that flood into Yellowstone National Park what they most hope to see, and their answer is often the same: a grizzly bear."Grizzly bears are re-occupying large areas of their former range," says bear biologist Chris Servheen. As grizzly bears expand their range into places where they havent been seen in a century or more,theyre incresingly being sighted by humans.The western half of the U.S. was full of grizzlies when Eurpeans came, with a rough number of 50,000 or more living alongside Native Americans. By the early 1970s, after centuries of cruel and continu-ous hunting by settlers, 600 to 800 grizzlies remained on a mere 2 percent of their former range in the Northern Rockies. In 1975, grizzlies were listed under the Endangered Species Act.Today, there are about 2,000 or more grizzly bears in the U.S. Their recovery has been so suecess-ful that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has twice attempted to de-list grizzlies, which would loosen legal protections and allow them to be hunted. Both efforts were overturned due to lawsuits from conserva-tion groups. For now, grizzlies remain listed.Obviously,if precautions(预防)arent taken, grizzlies can become troublesome, sometimes killing farm animals or walking through yards in search of food. If people remove food and attractants from their yards and campsites, grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble. Putting electric fencing around chicken houses and other farm animal quarters is also highly effective at getting grizzlies away."Our hope is to have a clean, attractant-free place where bears ean pass through without learning bad habits," says James Jonkel, longtime biologist who manages bears in and around Missoula.32.How do Americans look at grizlies?A.They cause mixed feelings in people.B.They should be kept in national parks.C.They are of high scientific value.D.They are a symbol of American culture.33.What has helped the increase of the grizzly population?A.The European settlers behavior.B.The expansion of bears range.C.The protection by law since 1975.D.The support of Native Americans.34.What has stopped the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from de-listing grizzlies?A.The opposition of conservation groups.B.The successful comeback of grizzlies.C.The voice of the biologists.D.The local farmersadvocates.35.What can be ierere from the last paragraph?A.Food should be provided for grizzlies.B.People can live in harmony with grizzlies.C.A special path should be built for grizzlies.D.Technology can be itroduced to protect grizzlies.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人空白处的最佳选项。
2023年全国甲卷英语真题学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________阅读理解Where to Eat in BangkokBangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure. NahmOffering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences. It’s the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word’s 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson, who received a Michelin star for his Loodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.Issaya Siamese ClubIssaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef Ian Kittichai’s first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.nn has been making waves in Bangkok’s culinary sence since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine’s roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry, there’s a large set menu.GagganEarning first place on the latest “Asia’s 50 best restaurants” list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best.1.What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?A.They adopt modern cooking methods.B.They have branches in London.C.They have top-class chefs.D.They are based in hotels.2.Which restaurant offers a large set menu?A.Gaggan.B.Bo. lan.C.Issaya Siamese Club.D.Nahm.3.What is special about Gaggan?A.It hires staff from India.B.It puts on a play every day.C.It serves hard-to-find local dishes.D.It shows the cooking process to guests.Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I’ve moved out.”With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifth wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4.Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?A.An artist.B.A winner.C.A specialist.D.A pioneer. 5.Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?A.For a birthday gift.B.As a treat for her work.C.To support her DIY projects.D.To encourage her to take up a hobby. 6.How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A.By making it look like before.B.By furnishing it herself.C.By splitting the rent with a roommate.D.By cancelling the rental agreement. 7.What trend in DIY does the research show?A.It is becoming more costly.B.It is getting more time-consuming.C.It is turning into a seasonal industry.D.It is gaining popularity among females.I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy (哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you — and then try to explain them.Eric Weiner’s The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher’s work in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about undestanding philosophy, is a book abour learning to use philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It’s worth your time, even if time is something we don’t have a lot of. 8.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A.Foucault.B.Eric Weiner.C.Jostein Gaarder.D.A collegeteacher.9.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A.To compare Weiner with them.B.To give examples of great works.C.To praise their writing skills.D.To help readers understand Weiner’s book.10.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A.Its views on history are well-presented.B.Its ideas can be applied to daily life.C.It includes comments from readers.D.It leaves an open ending.11.What does the author think of Weiner’s book?A.Objective and plain.B.Daring and ambitious.C.Serious and hard to follow.D.Humorous and straightforward.Grizzly bears, which may grow to about 2.5 m long and weigh over 400 kg, occupy a conflicted corner of the American psyche — we revere (敬畏) them even as they give us frightening dreams. Ask the tourists from around the world that flood into Yellowstone National Park what they most hope to see, and their answer is often the same: a grizzly bear.“Grizzly bears are re-occupying large areas of their former range,” says bear biologist Chris Servheen. As grizzly bears expand their range into places where they haven’t been seen in a century or more, they’re increasingly being sighted by humans.The western half of the U.S. was full of grizzlies when Europeans came, with a rough number of 50,000 or more living alongside Native Americans. By the early 1970s, after centuries of cruel and continuous hunting by settlers, 600 to 800 grizzlies remained on a mere 2 percent of their former range in the Northern Rockies. In 1975, grizzlies were listed under the Endangered Species Act.Today, there are about 2,000 or more grizzly bears in the U.S. Their recovery has been so successful that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has twice attempted to delist grizzlies, whichwould loosen legal protections and allow them to be hunted. Both efforts were overturned due to lawsuits from conservation groups. For now, grizzlies remain listed.Obviously, if precautions (预防) aren’t taken, grizzlies can become troublesome, sometimes killing farm animals or walking through yards in search of food. If people remove food and attractants from their yards and campsites, grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble. Putting electric fencing around chicken houses and other farm animal quarters is also highly effective at getting grizzlies away. “Our hope is to have a clean, attractant-free place where bears can pass through without learning bad habits,” says James Jonkel, longtime biologist who manages bears in and around Missoula.12.How do Americans look at grizzlies?A.They cause mixed feelings in people.B.They should be kept in national parks.C.They are of high scientific value.D.They are a symbol of American culture.13.What has helped the increase of the grizzly population?A.The European settlers’ behavior.B.The expansion of bears’ range.C.The protection by law since 1975.D.The support of Native Americans.14.What has stopped the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service from delisting grizzlies?A.The opposition of conservation groups.B.The successful comeback of grizzlies.C.The voice of the biologists.D.The local farmers’ advocates.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Food should be provided for grizzlies.B.People can live in harmony with grizzlies.C.A special path should be built for grizzlies.D.Technology can be introduced to protect grizzlies.五、七选五Tricks To Becoming A Patient PersonHere’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? There is one answer. 16 .In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right ai our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.●Practice gratitude (感激)Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. 17 . “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.● Make yourself waitInstant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. 18 . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.● 19 .So many of us have the belief that being comfortabel is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “ 20 .” You’ll then gradually become more patient.A.Find your causesB.Start with small tasksC.Accept the uncomfortableD.All this adds up to a state of hurryE.It can also help us practice more patienceF.This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerableG.They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience六、完形填空Many years ago, I bought a house in the Garfagnana, where we still go every summer. The first time we 21 there, we heard the chug chug-chug of a motorbike 22 its way down the hill toward us. It was 23 called Mario, coming to 24 us a box containing some tomatoes and a bottle of wine. It was a very nice 25 for him to make. But when we looked at the tomatoes, we were 26 because they were so misshapen: not at all like the nice, round, 27 things you get in a supermarket. And the wine was cloudy, in a funny old bottle with no label (标签) on it. These can’t be any 28 , we thought. But we were 29 his kindness, so we 30 them.What we discovered is that it’s 31 to judge what you eat only by its 32 . Those tomatoes had 33 that reminded me of the ones my uncle used to grow when I was a child. Nowadays supermarket tomatoes 34 perfect but taste of water. Nobody’s going to have a 35 memory of those. It’s a surprise they haven’t managed to grow square ones so that they can 36 them easily. Mario’s wine may have been cloudy and come out of an old bottle, but it was 37 .It’s good to eat things at the correct time, when they’re 38 , and as close as possible to where they were 39 . What Mario had 40 us was the taste of the Garfagnana. 21.A.waited B.met C.camped D.stayed 22.A.making B.searching C.squeezing D.feeling 23.A.customer B.neighbor C.relative D.passenger 24.A.lend B.send C.bring D.show 25.A.choice B.comment C.promise D.gesture 26.A.worried B.moved C.thrilled D.bored 27.A.simple B.real C.shiny D.fun 28.A.more B.good C.new D.easy 29.A.sympathetic to B.thankful for C.cautious about D.interested in 30.A.tried B.sold C.returned D.mixed31.A.unnecessary B.uncertain C.unwise D.unusual 32.A.appearance B.quality C.origin D.price33.A.size B.shape C.color D.taste 34.A.smell B.look C.become D.work 35.A.happy B.vivid C.short D.vague 36.A.clean B.check C.count D.pack 37.A.perfect B.useful C.convenient D.familiar38.A.on view B.on sale C.in season D.in need 39.A.finished B.stored C.found D.grown 40.A.cooked B.given C.bought D.told七、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2023年全国高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)一、语言知识运用第一节阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
阅读理解Where to Eat in BangkokBangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers. It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options. Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure.NahmOffering Thai fine dining. Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary(烹饪的) experiences. It's the only their restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word's 50 best restaurants list. Head Chef David Thompson. Who received a Michelin star for hisLoodon-based Thai restaurant of the same name, opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.Issays Stamese ClubIssaya Siamese Club is internationally know Thai chef Ian Kittichai's first flagship Bangkok restaurant. The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.Bo. tanBo. tan has been making waves in Bangkok's culinary scene since it opened in 2009. Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere, the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine's roots, yet still manages to add a special twist. This place is good for a candle-lit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food. For those extremely hungry there's a large set menu.GagganEarning first place on the lates "Asia's 50 best restaurants" list, progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所) to arrive in Bangkok in recent years. The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen, where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action. Culinary theater at its best. 1.What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?A.They adp modern cooking methodsB.They have branches in London.C.They have top -class chefs.D.They are based in hotcls.2.Which restaurant offers a large set menu?A.Gaggan.B.Bo. Lan.C.Issaya Siamese Club.D.Nahm.3.What is special about Gaggan?A.It hires staff from India.B.It puts on a play every day.C.It serves hard-to-find local dishes.D.It shows the cooking process to guests.阅读理解Terri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY(do-it-yourself). Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together fumiture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day's work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: "I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and is was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills."Terri, who now rents abhouse with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy(租期)comes to an end. She adds: "I've moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures. So, it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out"With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. The fifth wish to increase the value oftheir house. Though DIY has a traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4.Which is closest in meaning to "a dab hand" in paragraph 1?A.An artist.B.A winner.C.A specialist.D.A pioneer.5.Why did Terri's grandfather give her £5 a day?A.For a birthday gift.B.As a treat for her work.C.To support her DIY projects.D.To encourage her to take up a hobby.6.How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A.By making it look like before.B.By finishing it herself.C.By splitting the rent with a roommate.D.By cancelling the rental agreement.7.What trend in DIY does the research show?A.It is becoming more costly.B.It is getting more time-consuming.C.It is turning into a seasonal industry.D.It is gaining popularity among females.阅读理解I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy(哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philososphy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you—and then try to explain them.Eric weiner's The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher's work in the centext(背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about understanding philosophy, is a book abour learning touse philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding(解读) their massages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It's worth your time, even if time is something we don't have a lot of.8.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A.Foucault.B.Eric Weiner.C.Jostein Gaarder D.A college teacher.9.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A.To compare Weiner with them.B.To give examples of great works.C.To praise their writing skills.D.To help readers understand Weiner's book.10.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A.Its views on history are well-presented.B.Its ideas can be applied to daily life.C.It includes comments from readers.D.It leaves an open ending.11.What does the author think of Weiner's book?A.Objective and plain.B.Daring and ambitious.C.Serious and hard to follow.D.Humorous and straightforward阅读理解Grizzly bears, which may grow to about 2.5m long and weigh over 400kg, occupy a conflicted corner of the American psyche-we revere(敬畏) them even as they give us frightening dreams. Ask the tourists from around the world that flood into Yellowstone National Park what they most hope to see, and the iranswer is often the same: a grizzly bear."Grizzly bears are re-occupying large areas of their former range," says bear biologist Chris Servheen. As grizzly bears expand their range into places where they haven't been seen in a century or more, they're increasingly being sighted by humans.The western half of the U.S. was full of grizzlies when Europeans came, with a rough number of 50,000 or more living alongside Native Americans. By the early 1970s, after centuries of cruel and continuous hunting by settlers, 600 to 800 grizzlies remained on a mere 2 percent of their former range in the Northern Rockies. In 1975, grizzlies were listed under the Endangered Species Act.Today, there are about 2,000 or more grizzly bears in the U.S. Their recovery has been so successful that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has twice attempted to de-list grizzlies, which would loosen legal protections and allow them to be hunted. Both efforts were overturned due to lawsuits from conservation groups. For now, grizzlies remain listed.Obviously, if precautions(预防) aren't taken, grizzlies can become troublesome, sometimes killing farm animals or walking through yards in search of food. If people remove food and attractants from their yards and campsites, grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble. Putting electric fencing around chicken houses and other farm animal quarters is also highly effective at getting grizzlies away. "Our hope is to have a clean, attractant-free place where bears can pass through without learning bad habits," says James Jonkel, longtime biologist who manages bears in and around Missoula.12.How do Americans look at grizzlies?A.They cause mixed feelings in people.B.They should be kept in national parks.C.They are of high scientific value.D.They are a symbol of American culture.13.What has helped the increase of the grizzly population?A.The European settlers' behavior.B.The expansion of bears' range.C.The protection by law since 1975.D.The support of Native Americans.14.What has stopped the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service from de-listing grizzlies?A.The opposition of conservation groups.B.The successful comeback of grizzlies.C.The voice of the biologists.D.The local farmers' advocates.15.What can be ierere from the last paragraph?A.Food should be provided for grizzlies.B.People can live in harmony with grizzlies.C.A special path should be built for grizzlies.D.Technology can be introduced to protect grizzlies.二、阅读理解第二节根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
第1页,共23页绝密★启用前2023年全国统一高考英语试卷(甲卷)副标题考试范围:xxx ;考试时间:100分钟;命题人:xxx注意事项:1.答卷前,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。
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第I 卷(选择题)一、阅读理解:本大题共15小题,共30分。
AWhere to Eat in BangkokBangkok is a highly desirable destination for food lovers.It has a seemingly bottomless well of dining options.Here are some suggestions on where to start your Bangkok eating adventure. NahmOffering Thai fine dining.Nahm provides the best of Bangkok culinary (烹饪的) experiences.It's the only Thai restaurant that ranks among the top 10 of the word's 50 best restaurants list.Head Chef David Thompson ,who received a Michelin star for his London-based Thai restaurant of the same name ,opened this branch in the Metropolitan Hotel in 2010.Issays Stamese ClubIssaya Siamese Club is internationally known Thai chef lan Kittichai's first flagship Bangkok restaurant.The menu in this beautiful colonial house includes traditional Thai cuisine combined with modern cooking methods.第2页,共23页nn has been making waves in Bangkok's culinary scene since it opened in 2009.Serving hard-to-find Thai dishes in an elegant atmosphere,the restaurant is true to Thai cuisine's roots,yet still manages to add a special twist.This place is good for a candlelit dinner or a work meeting with colleagues who appreciate fine food.For those extremely hungry there's a large set menu.GagganEarning first place on the lates "Asia's 50 best restaurants" list,progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan is one of the most exciting venues(场所)to arrive in Bangkok in recent years.The best table in this two-story colonial Thai home offers a window right into the kitchen,where you can see chef Gaggan and his staff in action.Culinary theater at its best.1.What do Nahm and Issaya Siamese Club have in common?______A. They have branches in London.B. They have top - class chefs.C. They are based in hotels.2.Which restaurant offers a large set menu?______A. Gaggan.B. n.C. Issaya Siamese Club.D. Nahm.3.What is special about Gaggan?______A. It hires staff from India.B. It puts on a play every day.C. It serves hard-to-find local dishes.D. It shows the cooking process to guests.BTerri Boltonis a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it yourself).Skillde at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture ,she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd.From the age ofsix ,Terri,now 26 ,accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays.A day's work was rewarded with£ 5 in pocket money.She says:"I'm sure I wasn't much of a help to start with.painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house.It took weeks and is was backbreaking work ,but I know he was proud of my skills. "第3页,共23页Terri ,who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth ,South West London ,says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end.She adds :" I've moved house many times and I always like to personalize my room and put up pictures ,So ,it's been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I've moved out."With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over the coming weeks ,new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long ,warm summer days to get jobs done.The average spend per project will be around s 823.Two thirdsof people aim to improve their comfort while at home.T fifth wish to increase the value of their house.Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby ,the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4.Which is closest in meaning to" a dab hand" in paragraph 1? ______A. An artist.B. A winner.C. A specialist.D. A pioneer.5.Why did Terri's grandfather give her£ 5 a day ? ______ A. For a birthday gift.B. As a treat for her work.C. To support her DIY projects.D. To encourage her to take up a hobby.6.How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented ? ______ A. By making it look like before.B. By furnishing it herself.C. By splitting the rent with a roommate.D. By canceling the rental agreement.7.What trend in DIY does the research show ? ______ A. It is becoming more costly.B. It is getting more time-consuming.C. It is turning into a seasonal industry.D. It is gaining popularity among females.CI was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World.It was full of ideas that were new to me ,so 1 spent the summer with my head in and out of that book.It第4页,共23页spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy(哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college.Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand Foucault,Baudrllard,or Confucius better than you - and then try to explain them.Eric Weiner's The Socrates Express:In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy.It is not an explanation,but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher's work in the context(背景)of one thing they can help us do better.The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates,see like Thoreau,listen like Schopenhauer,and have no regrets like Nietzsche.This,more than a book about understanding philosophy ,is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life. He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences,and he does so with plenty of humor.Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history,and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding(解读)their messages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun,sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire,loneliness,and aging.The invitation is clear:Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book.I encourage you to take his offer.It's worth your time,even if time is something we don't have a lot of.8.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?______A. Foucault.B. Erie Weiner.C. Jostein GaarderD. A college teacher.9.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?______A. To compare Weiner with them.B. To give examples of great works.C. To praise their writing skills.D. To help readers understand Weiners book.10.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?______A. Its views on history are well-presented.B. Its ideas can be applied to daily life.第5页,共23页C. It includes comments from readers.D. It leaves an open ending.11.What does the author think of Weiner's book ? ______ A. Objective and plain.B. Daring and ambitious.C. Serious and hard to follow.D. Humorous and straightforwardDGrizzly bears ,which may grow to about 2.5 m long and weigh over 400 kg ,occupy a conflicted corner of the American psyche-we revere (敬畏) them even as they give us frightening dreams.Ask the tourists from around the world that flood into YellowstoneNational Park what they most hope to see ,and their answer is often the same :a grizzly bear.Grizzly bears are re-occupying large areas of their former range ," says bear biologist Chris Servheen.As grizzly bears expand their range into places where they haven't been seen in a century or more ,they're interestingly being sighted by humans.The western half of the U.S.was full of grizzlies when Europeans came ,with a rough number of 50,000 or more living alongside Native Americans.By the early 1970s ,after centuries of cruel and continuous hunting by settlers ,600 to 800 grizzlies remained on a mere 2 percent of their former range in the Northern Rockies.In 1975,grizzlies were listed under the Endangered Species Act.Today ,there are about 2 ,000 or more grizzly bears in the U.s.Their recovery has been so successful that the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service has twice attempted to de-list grizzlies ,which would loosen legal protections and allow them to be hunted.Both efforts were overturned due to lawsuits from conservation groups.For now ,grizzlies remain listed. Obviously ,if precautions (预防) aren't taken ,grizzlies can become troublesome ,sometimes killing farm animals or walking through yards in search of food.If people remove food and attractants from their yards and campsites ,grizzlies will typically pass by without trouble.Putting electric fencing around chicken houses and other farm animal quarters is also highly effective at getting grizzlies away."Our hope is to have a clean ,attractant-free place where bears can pass through without learning bad habits ," says James Jonkel ,longtime biologist who manages bears in and around Missoula.第6页,共23页12.How do Americans look at grizzlies?______A. They cause mixed feelings in people.B. They should be kept in national parks.C. They are of high scientific value.D. They are a symbol of American culture.13.What has helped the increase of the grizzly population?______A. The European settlers' behavior.B. The expansion of bears' range.C. The protection by law since 1975.D. The support of Native Americans.14.What has stopped the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service from DE-listing grizzlies?______A. The opposition of conservation groups.B. The successful comeback of grizzlies.C. The voice of the biologists.D. The local farmers' advocates.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?______A. Food should be provided for grizzlies.B. People can live in harmony with grizzlies.C. A special path should be built for grizzlies.D. Technology can be introduced to protect grizzlies.二、阅读七选五:本大题共5小题,共10分。
2023年高考英语(全国甲卷)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1.5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.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the book store.B.In the register office.C.In the dorm building.2.What is the weather like now?A.Sunny.B.Cloudy.C.Rainy.3.What does the man want to do on the weekend?A.Do some gardening.B.Have a barbecue.C.Go fishing.4.What are the speakers talking about?A.A new office.B.A change of their jobs.C.A former colleague.5.What do we know about Andrew?A.He’s optimistic.B.He’s active.C.He’s shy.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。
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Which of the following does the woman dislike?A.The bedroom.B.The sitting room.C.The kitchen.7.What does the woman suggest they do next?A.Go to another agency.B.See some other flats.C.Visit the neighbours.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(网络收集)2024年全国甲卷英语卷高考真题文字版第一部分听力 (共两节,满分30分)(无听力音频)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. Where are the speakers going?A. A new restaurant.B. A convenience store.C. Their office.2. When is the class presentation according to Vicky?A. On Thursday.B. On Wednesday.C. On Tuesday.3.Why does the woman make the call?A. To check the price.B. To make an apology.C. To cancel her order.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Boss and employee.C. Salesperson and customer.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Their move to a new place.B. Tom’s friends at school.C. A sports center.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。
2023年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(甲卷)(考区:四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)第一部分阅读理解(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, 从每图所给地A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
AA Take a view, the Landscape(风景)Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has shown that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.Mike Shepherd(2011) Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria, EnglandIt was an extremely cold winter's evening and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black—and—white image(图像).Timothy Smith(2014)MacclesfieldForest Cheshire, EnglandI was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.1. Who would most probably enter for Take a view?A. Writers.B. Photographers.C. Painters.D. Tourists.2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?A. They are winter images.B. They are in black and white.C. They show mountainous scenes.D. They focus on snow—covered forests.3. Where can the text be found?A. In a history book.B. In a novel.C. In an art magazine.D. In a biography.BPort Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding(繁育)programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf(犀牛幼息).When the tiny creature arrived on January 31. she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officialsat Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinosare known for being difficult to breed in captivity(圈养).Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: "Obviously we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first—time mum and she is doing a fantastic job. It's still a little too coldfor them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about exploring and playing every day."The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born that year at the reserve,but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returnedto protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrivedon January 5 to first—time mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?A. Costly.B. Controversial.C. Ambitious.D. Successful.5. What does Paul Beer say about the new—born rhino?A. She loves staying with her mother.B. She dislikes outdoor activities.C. She is in good conditionD. She is sensitive to heat.6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?A. They had their first born in January. B .They enjoyed exploring new places C. They lived with their grandmothers. D. They were brought to the reserve young7. What can be inferred about Porn—Lympne Reserve?A. The rhino section will be open to the public.B. It aims to control the number of the animals.C. It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.D. Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.CWhen I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into thecity except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt ata loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: " Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there,but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently thatpast spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watchthe skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caught a few of his glances. "I was a local here 20 years ago," I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. "Safe, man. Safe.""Yeah," I said. "Safe."8. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A. He felt disappointed.B. He gave up his hobby.C. He liked the weather there.D. He had disagreements with his family.9. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?A. Be careful!B. Well done!C. No way!D. Don'tworry!10. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A. To join the skateboarding.B. To make new friends.C. To learn more tricks.D. To relive his childhood days11. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Children should learn a second language.B. Sport is necessary for children's health.C. Children need a sense of belongingD. Seeing the world is a must for children.DWho is a genius? that question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligentor creative than the rest of us? And who are they?In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men,of European origin. Perhaps that is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women,or people of a different color or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejectedby others.A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender(性别)are "really, really smart." Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are "really, really smart." Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with "intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world."12. What does the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?A. They're unfair.B. They're conservative.C. They're objective.D. They're strict.13. What can we infer about girls from the study in Science?A. They think themselves smart.B. They look up to great thinkers.C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?A. Improved global communication.B. Less discrimination against women.C. Acceptance of victors' concepts.D. Changes in people's social positions.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Geniuses Think AlikeB. Genius Takes Many FormsC. Genius and IntelligenceD. Genius and Luck第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分)根据短文内容, 从短文后地选项选出能填入空白处地最佳选项。
2023高考英语真题及答案(全国甲卷)2023高考英语真题及答案(全国甲卷)英语是现代社会最为广泛的国际性沟通语言,学好英语可以为将来的学习、工作、生活供应更多机会和便利。
今日我整理了2023高考英语真题及答案(全国甲卷)供大家参考,一起来看看吧!2023高考英语真题及答案(全国甲卷)第一部分(听力1-20题满分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)每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the book storeB. In the register officeC. In the dorm building2.What is the weather like now?A.SunnyB. CloudyC. Rainy3.What does the man want to do on the weekend?A.Do some gardeningB. Have a barbecueC. Go fishing4.What are the speakers talking about?A.A new officeB. A change of their jobsC. A former colleague5.What do we know about Andrew?A.He’s optimisticB. He’s activeC. He’s shy其次节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5)每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6,7题。
6.Which of the following does the woman dislike?A.The bedroomB. The sitting roomC. The kitchen7.What does the woman suggest they do next?A.Go to another agencyB. See some other flatsC. Visit the neighbours听第7段材料,回答第8,9题。
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ATheatres andEntertainmentSt David’sHallSt David’s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart ofCardiff’s entertainment centre. With animpressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St David’s Hallis home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AHThe GleeClubEvery weekend this is “Wales” premier edy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences and edy stars alike. It is hard to name a edy star who hasn’t been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best edies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 5BZSherman CymruSherman Cymru’s theatre in the Cathays area ofCardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made andwhere children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity (机会) to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the rest of the world.Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YENew TheatreThe New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children’s shows for more than100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UK’s touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiff’s oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3LN21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?A. At the New Theatre.B. At the Glee Club.C. At Sherman Cymru.D. At St David’s Hall.22. What can people do at the Glee Club?A. Watch musicals.B. Enjoy edies.C. See family shows.D. Do creative things.23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff’s oldest surviving theatre?A. B.C. D.BGoffin’s cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australasia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skilful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clearfront of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting thecorrect “key” would let out the nut.In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do thesame with less symmetrical (对称的) shapes. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an “allocentric frame of reference”. In the experiment, Goffin’s cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This indicates that Goffin’s cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference when moving objects in space, similar to two-year-old babies.The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues (线索), or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections.24. How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box in the experiment?A. By following instructions.B. By using a tool.C. By turning the box around.D. By removing the lid.25. Which task can human one-year-olds most likely plete according to the text?A. Using a key to unlock a door.B. Telling parrots from other birds.C. Putting a ball into a round hole.D. Grouping toys of different shapes.26. What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos?A. How far they are able to see.B. How they track moving objects.C. Whether they are smarter than monkeys.D. Whether they use a sense of touch in the test.27. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Cockatoos: Quick Error CheckersB. Cockatoos: Independent LearnersC. Cockatoos: Clever Signal-ReadersD. Cockatoos: Skilful Shape-SortersCAs Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins (企鹅) longing to say hello. These gentle,lovely gatekeepers weled her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (职业) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK,but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japanand Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego,the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. “I just decided I wanted to go,” she says. “I had no idea about what I’d find there and I wasn’t nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way.”In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers she’d never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. “From seeing the wildlifeto witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing. Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,” Ginni says. “I remember thefirst time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.”The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.28. Which of the following best explains “take the plunge” underlined in paragraph 2?A. Try challenging things.B. Take a degree.C. Bring back lost memories.D. Stick to a promise.29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?A. Lovely penguins.B. Beautiful scenery.C. A discount fare.D. A friend’s invitation.30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?A. It could be a home for her.B. It should be easily accessible.C. It should be well preserved.D. It needs to be fully introduced.31. What is the text mainly about?A. A childhood dream.B. An unforgettable experience.C. Sailing around the world.D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.DSometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discoveredits harbor. Then, one after another,Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there — broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways — he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.“I’ll miss these old boats,” he said as we parted.“How do you mean?” I asked.“Oh, they’re replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot. But that’s progress,I guess.”Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords (口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, thecity’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself,” she said. “We can’t seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It’s a conflictthat we aren’t getting any better at resolving (解决).”On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country,” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia,brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We’ve got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It’s a pretty hard bination to beat.”He is right, but I can’t help wishing they would keep those old ferries.32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Sydney’s striking architecture.B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.C. The key to Sydney’s development.D. Sydney’s tourist attractions in the 1960s.33. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?A. He goes to work by boat.B. He looks forward to a new life.C. He pilots catamarans well.D. He is attached to the old ferries.34. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?A. It is losing its traditions.B. It should speed up its progress.C. It should expand its population.D. It is being more international.35. Which statement will the author probably agree with?A. A city can be young and old at the same time.B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.C. Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.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。