2019年广西高中学业水平考试英语模拟试题

2017年广西高中学业水平考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分。

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）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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,并在答题卡上的相应位置将该项涂黑。

AThis is a story between a woman and a tree in America.Julia Hill was born in1974.As she grew up,she realized it was important to protect treesAt the age of23,she heard some bad news one day.A company wanted to cut down part of forest in California.In the forest there was a1,000-year-old redwood tree,which was70metres tall! Julia wasn’t happy about this.She thought,“If I sit in the redwood tree,the company cant cut it down."So she traveled to California to protect the redwood tree.In order to stop the company,Julia climbed up the redwood tree,built a small treehouse and lived in it.Her friends cooked food for her every day.Many news reporters came to interview her.Julia talked to those reporters by mobile phoneMany people supported Julia,but other people were not on her side.They tried to stopher.The company used a helicopter to fly around her treehouse.It made a lot of noise and brought strong wind.But nothing could stop Julia.She stayed in the redwood tree for twoyears and eight days.In the end,Julia was successful.The company agreed not to cut down the redwood treeJulia and her friends became very happy.21.Where did the story happen?A.In EnglandB.In CanadaC.In AustraliaD.In America22.Why did Julia travel to California?A.To make a speech on TV.B.To visit her friendsC.To protect the redwood tree.D.To have a meeting23.Julia talked to those reportersA.by e-mailB.over the radioC.on the InternetD.by mobile phone24.What does"other people were not on her side"in Paragraph4mean?A.Other people did not support her.B.Other people liked her ideaC.Other people did not talk to her.D.Other people agreed with her25.What would be the best title for the text?A.A Woman and a HouseB.A Woman and a TreeC.A Woman and a PhoneD.A Woman and a HelicopterBSusan was a shy girl.She always had a hard time talking with new people.But when she grew up.she became a reporter.This job is usually for a person who likes to talk in front of people.But Susan thought that her shyness made her a better reporter."Being shy makes me more believable people feel more comfortable around me."she said.It is reported that almost509of the people say that they are shy.Some people are notshy when they are with their friends.But when they are in a new place,they become quiet and shy.Why are some people shy?Scientists did a study on two-month-old babies.They foundthat one of every five babies was very active.These active babies liked to make noise.Andone of every five babies was always quiet.These quiet babies might be shy when they grew up.Family also affects shyness.For example,children are more likely to be shy if their family always tell them that they are wrong.Studies show that if parents have fewer friendsand fewer family activities.their children usually become shy.In fact,shy people are often good at listening.They are good friends because they listen more than they talk.This can also make them successful.26.What did Susan become when she grew up?A.A nurseB.A reporter.C.A writerD.A singer.27.It is reported that almost___________of the people say that they are shyA.30%B.40%C.50%D.60%28.What kind of baby might be shy when they grow up?A.Naughty babies.B.Active babies.C.Noisy babies.D.Quiet babies29.What's the main idea of Paragraph4?A.Family also affects shyness.B.Shy people talk less.C.Shyness can be an advantage.D.Babies are usually quiet.30.Shy people are often good at____________.A.TalkingB.singingC.listeningD.working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，并在答题卡上的相应位置将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项How to Improve English Speaking SkillsWith the development of society,the world has become a global village.It's necessary to Improve your English speaking skills to communicate with people around the world.Thenhow can you improve your English speaking skills?_____31______●Talk with native speakers,Talking with native speakers is the best way to improveyour English speaking skills._________32___________●Slow down.If you want to be understood,slow down.________33_____The more clearly you speak,the better your listeners can understand you.●Speak English at home.________34________You can talk to yourself in English.You can also describe what you are doing.While you're washing the dishes,say what you're doing. thinking,or feeling.It keeps your brain thinking in English.●Take part in speaking activities.It's good for you to take part in different English speaking activities.For example,you can go to the English Corner.You can also take English speech training classes and so on.●____35______Recording yourself is a good way to improve your English speaking skills.Though you hear yourself all the time,you don't quite know what you sound like.So record yourself What are the weak and strong points you hear in your speech.You might find them if you listen to your recording.A.Record yourself.B.Do sports regularly.C.Here are some suggestions for youD.When you slow down,you will speak clearlyE.You can do your history exercises at schoolF.You'd better speak English at home as often as possibleG.Practice with native speakers,and you'll make progress第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分。