历年高考英语真题之应用文

题组一(2017年高考真题)Passage1(2017·全国新课标卷I，A)Pacific Science Center Guide◆Visit Pacific Science Center’s StoreDon’t forget to stop by Pacific Science Center’s Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome.◆HungryOur exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is l ocated upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour Pacific Science Center closes.◆Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongs during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available torent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.◆Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State. It’s an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21. Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science CenterA. In Building 1.B. In Building 3.[KS5UKS5U]C. At the Laser Dome.D. At the Denny Way entrance.22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schoolsA. Train science teachers.B. Distribute science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D. Take science to the classroom.23. What is the purpose of the last part of the textA. To encourage donations.B. To advertise coming events.C. To introduce special exhibits.D. To tell about the Center’s history.Passage2(2017·全国新课标卷II，A )In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from al l over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language, in our globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. please come and join us.National Theatre Of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛会) will be the national Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions showthe new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard III will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date &Time: Saturday 28 April,&Sunday 29 April,&Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi |GeorgianOne of the most famous theatres in Georgia, the Marjanishvili, founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed （指导）by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze. Date & Time : Friday 18May,&Saturday 19May,Deafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Language （BSL）By translating the rich and humourous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date&Time: Tueaday 22 May,&Wednesday 23 May,Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv| HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide, Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958,they have been recognized as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date &Time: Monday 28May,&Tuesday 29 May,play will be performed by the National Theatre of ChinaA. Richard Ⅲ.B. Lover’s Labour’s Lost.You Like It.D. The merchant of Venice.is special about Deafinnitely TheatreA. It has two groups of actors.B. It is the leading theatre in London.C. It performs plays in BSL.D. It is good at producing comedies.can you see a play in HebrewA. On Saturday 28Apil.B. On Sunday 29 April.C. On Tuesday 22 May.D. On Tuesday 29 May.Passage3(2017·全国新课标卷III，A)San Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(时长): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31st[KS5UKS5UKS5U]This tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco’s most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream. Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23ndThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francis’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.21. Which of the tours is available in MarchA. San Francisco Winery Tour.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Hallowen Tour.D. Holiday Lights Tour.22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties ToursA. Go to Treasure Island.B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ice cream.D. Visit the Presidio district.23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights TourA. Take some drinks.B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm clothes.D. Make reservations in advance.Passage4(2017·天津卷，A)Suppose you’re in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble.Realisat ion will probably set in seconds after you’ve clicked ＂send＂. You freeze in horror and burn with shame. What to do Here are four common email accidents, and how torecover.Clicking ＂send＂ too soonDon’t waste your time trying to find out if the receiver h as read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief title explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.Writing the wrong timeThe sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologising for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: don’t handle it too lightly, as people can be offended, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).Clicking ＂reply all＂ unintentionallyYou accidentally reveal(透露)to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you’d like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when everyone starts hitting ＂reply all＂ to join in a long andunpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.Sending an offensive message to its subjectThe most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you’re discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly—see it as an opportunity to clear up any difficulties you may have with this person.36. After realising an email accident, you are likely to feel _______.A. curiousB. tiredC. awfulD. funny37. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to ________.A. apologise in a serious mannerB. tell the receiver to ignore the errorC. learn to write the name correctlyD. send a short notice to everyone38. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your ＂reply all＂ emailA. Try offering other choices.B. Avoid further involvement.C. Meet other staff members.D. Make a light-hearted apology.39. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive emailA. By promising not to offend the receiver again.B. By seeking support from the receiver’s friends.C. By asking the receiver to control his anger.D. By talking to the receiver face to face.40. What is the passage mainly aboutA. Defining email errors.B. Reducing email mistakes.C. Handling email accidents.D. Improving email writing.题组二(2016年高考真题)Passage 1(2016·天津，A)A Language Programme for TeenagersWelcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.Our CoursesRegardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas — speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possiblelanguage learning (see table below).EvaluationStudents are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.Arrivals and TransferOur programme offers the full package —students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodatio n in comfort. We require the student’s full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance.Meals/Allergies(过敏)/Special Dietary RequirementsStudents are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard CourseA. It is less effective.B. It focuses on speaking.C. It includes extra lessons.D. It gives you confidence.37. When can a student attend Standard CourseA. 13:00—14:30 Monday.B. 9:00—12:30 Tuesday.C. 13:00—14:30 Friday.D. 9:00—12:30 Saturday.38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to ____________.A. take a language testB. have an online interviewC. prepare learning materialsD. report their language levels39. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to___________.A. inform students of their full flight detailsB. look after students throughout the programmeC. offer students free sightseeing tripsD. collect students’ luggage in advance40. Which of the following may require an extra paymentA. Cooked dinner.B. Mealtime dessert.C. Packed lunch.D. Special diet.Passage 2(2016·新课标全国卷III，A) MusicOpera at Music Hall：1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241–2742. Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723–1182 for more information. Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381–3300. Regular season runs September through May at MusicHall and in summer at Riverbend. Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known Lasalle Quartet, CCM’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with . cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556–4183. Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232–6220. Which number should you call if you want to see an operaA. 241–2742.B.723–1182.C. 381–3300.D. 232–6220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber OrchestraA. February.B. May.C. August.D. November.23. Where can student go for free performances with their .cardsA. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other placesA. It has seats in the open air.B. It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.Passage 3(2016•江苏，A)Day School ProgramSecondary students across Toronto District School Board(TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable. Students will remain on the roll at their day school.The on-line classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment. The courses and on-line classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education.These on-line courses:are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers;are part of the TDSB s tudent’s timetable; and,appear on the s tudent’s report upon completion.Benefits of e-LearningInclude:access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school;using technology to provide students with current information: and,assistance to solve timetable conflicts.Is e-Learning for YouStudents who are successful in an on-line course are usually: able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities;capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner; and,able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with internet access.Students need to spend at least as much time with their on-line course work as they would in a face-to-face classroom course.56. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB coursesin that _________.A. they are given by best TDSB teachersB. they are not on the day school timetableC. they are not included on students’ reportsD. they are an addition to TDSB courses57. What do students need to do before completing e-LearningcoursesA. To learn information technology on-line.B. To do their assignments independently.C. To update their mobile devices regularly.D. To talk face to face with their teachers.Passage 4(2016•新课标全国卷I，A)You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 yearsJane Addams(1860—1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(1907—1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930—present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, he could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the . Supreme Court. O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(1913—2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. ＂The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,＂ said Parks.21. What is Jane Addams noted for in historyA. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.22. What was the reason for O’Connor’s being rejected by the law firmA. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor financial conditions.23. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the .A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day O’Connor.D. Rosa Parks.24. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the textA. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D. They are peace-lovers.Passage 5(2016•新课标全国卷II，A)What’s OnElectric Underground– Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know who’s playing in your area We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同) If so， come early to the talk at by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music. Gee Whizz– Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simon’s Workshop– Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone– Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas andpasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.21. Who can help you if you want to have your music producedA. Jules Skye.B. Gee Whizz.C. Charlotte Stone.D. James Pickering.22. At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laughA. The Cyclops Theatre.B. Kaleidoscope.C. Victoria Stage.D. Pizza World.23. What do we know about Simon’s WorkshopA. It requires membership status.B. It lasts three hours each time.C. It is run by a comedy club.D. It is held every Wednesday24. When will Charlotte Stone perform her songsA. –.B. –.C. –.D. –.Passage 6(2016•四川，A) Basketball Statistician Help WantedThe Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:Good computer skillsAvailable evenings and weekendsKnowing basketball rules and statisticsStudents interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses. TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589Springfield Athletic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-69151. When will the job startA. In May 2016.B. In May 2017.C. In September 2016.D. In September 2017.2. Who is more likely to get the jobA. Sam, English major, member of the college basketball team.B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach.C. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.3. Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in RockvilleA. Michael.B. Jorge.C. Gauri.D. Gary.题组三(2015年高考真题)Passage 1(2015·陕西，A)Share with usWould you like to have your writing published in this magazine Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes: Anecdotes and Jokes$50What’s made you laugh recently A funny sign A colleague’s be haviour Got a joke Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine! Email:Smart AnimalsUp to $100Send us a tale about the strange behaviour of unique pets or wildlife in up 300 words.EmailPower of LoveUp to $150Acts of generosity can change lives or just give you that warm feeling full of love. Share your moments 100—500 words. Email:My Story$350Do you have an inspiring or life-changing story to tell Your story must be true, unpublished, original and 800—1000 words. EmailFor more information, please visit: How much will the magazine pay for a joke to be publishedA. $50.B. $100.C. $150.D. $350.47. If you want to share a story of your pets with the readers, you need to submit it to .A. Anecdotes and JokesB. SmartAnimalsC. Power of LoveD. My Story48. A stor y showing people’s generosity should be emailed to the editor at .A. B.C. D.49. An inspiring story sent to the magazine should .A. describe strange behaviourB. contain less than 800 wordsC. be real and originalD. be published beforePassage 2(2015•江苏，A)56. According to the Code, visitors should act ____________.A. with care and respectB. with relief and pleasureC. with caution and calmnessD. with attention and observation57. What are you encouraged to do when travelling in New ZealandA. Take your own camping facilities.B. Bury glass far away from rivers.C. Follow the track for the sake of plants.D. Observe signs to approach nesting birds.Passage 3(2015•四川，A)31. The card above is___________.A. a ticketB. a postcardC. an invitationD. an advertisement32. The party is for___________.A. a birthdayB. the QueenC. bee watchingD. the National Day33. According to the card, if you are unable to go, you can___________.A. return the cardB. visit the MuseumC. ignore the messageD. contact Alice’s motherPassage 4(2015•天津，A)University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential (住宿的) rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination (组合密码) for theirroom door locks upon check-in. Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven (微波炉) to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to theStudent Court.Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of $25.36. Which of the following items are allowed in student roomsA. Ceiling fans and waterbeds.B. Wireless routers and radios.C. Hair dryers and candles.D. TVs and electric blankets.37. What if a student is found to have told his combination to othersA. The combination should be changed.B. The Office should be charged.C. He should replace the door lock.D. He should check out of the room.38. What do we know about the cooking policyA. A microwave oven can be used.B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.39. If a student has kept a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face __________.A. parent visitsB. a fine of $100C. the Student CourtD. a written notice40. When can students enjoy a party in residencesA. 7:00 am, Sunday.B. 7:30 am, Thursday.C. 11:30 pm, Monday.D. 00:30 am, Saturday.Passage 5(2015•新课标全国卷II，D)Choose Your One-Day ToursTour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge—£37until 26 March and £39 thereafter.Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costute Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments dating back over 5, 000 years.Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway’s house—£32 until 12 March and £36 thereafter.Oxford: Includes a guided tour of England’s oldest university city and colleges. Look over the ＂city of dreaming spires(尖顶)＂from St Mary’s Church Tower. Stratford: Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace—£34until 11 March and £37 thereafter.Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry。