2021年高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)含答案

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2021年高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)

2021年高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)

2021年高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)一、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)(共4题;共30分)1.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。

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.(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.2.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。

2021年全国甲卷英语高考真题(含答案)

2021年全国甲卷英语高考真题(含答案)

绝密★启用前2021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)注意事项:答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一节听下面 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the man doing?A. Asking the way.B. Giving directions.C. Correcting a mistake.2.What dress size does the woman want?A.8.B.10.C.12.3.What is the woman likely to do?A. Make a phone call.B. Handle the problem.C. Have a rest.4.Which tour does the man seem to be interested in?A. The evening tour.B. The half-day tour.C.The full-day tour.5.Where are the speakers?A.At a canteen.B.At a clinic.C.At a bank.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。

高考英语真题及答案全国甲卷

高考英语真题及答案全国甲卷

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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。

2021年高考真题:2021年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语试卷 全国甲卷(含解析)

2021年高考真题:2021年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语试卷 全国甲卷(含解析)

2021年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语试卷(全国甲卷) 学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________养成良好的答题习惯,是决定成败的决定性因素之一。

做题前,要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项,并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时,切忌跟着感觉走,最好按照题目序号来做,不会的或存在疑问的,要做好标记,要善于发现,找到题目的题眼所在,规范答题,书写工整;答题完毕时,要认真检查,查漏补缺,纠正错误。

总之,在最后的复习阶段,学生们不要加大练习量。

在这个时候,学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式,最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。

一、听力题1.What is the man doing?A. Asking the way.B. Giving directions.C. Correcting a mistake.2.What dress size does the woman want?A.8.B.10.C.12.3.What is the woman likely to do?A. Make a phone call.B. Handle the problem.C. Have a rest.4.Which tour does the man seem to be interested in?A. The evening tour.B. The half-day tour.C. The full-day tour.5.Where are the speakers?A. At a canteen.B. At a clinic.C. At a bank.6.听下面材料,回答以下小题。

1. What does the woman think of the match?A. Entertaining.B. Discouraging.C. Boring.2. What do the speakers plan to do on Tuesday afternoon?A. Watch a game.B. Play tennis.C. Go to the cinema.7.听下面材料,回答以下小题。

2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试甲卷-英语试题(含解析)

2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试甲卷-英语试题(含解析)
9.Which can be included in Mrs. White's breakfast?
A. Eggs.
B. Sausages.
C. Porridge.
10.What is the man?
A. A teacher.
B. A physician.
C. A chef.
听第8段材料,回答第11至14题。
2021年英语高考全国甲卷
第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the man doing?
A. Asking the way.
B. Giving directions.
11.How does Nancy look to Daniel?
A. Confused.
B. Excited.
C. Anxious.
12.Why does Daniel mention his performance in a express his regret
A. Importance of home schooling.
B. Mother-daughter relationship.
C. A role model in her family.
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,从每图所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
C. Correcting a mistake.
2.What dress size does the woman want?

全国高考英语甲卷真题解析

全国高考英语甲卷真题解析

2021年英语高考全国甲卷(适用地区: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,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

ATake a view, the Landscape(风景)Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today’s most respected landscape photogr aphers. 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 petition for photographers from all corners of the UK and beyond.1.Who would most probably enter for Take a view?A. Writers.B. Photographers.C. Painters.D. Tourists2. What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in mon?A. They are winter imagesB. They are in black and white.C. They show mountainous scenesD. They focus on snowcovered forests.3.Where can the text be found?1.B。

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题及答案

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题及答案

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题(考区:四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)2021年全国高考英语甲卷、乙卷听力部分第一节听下面 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man doing?A. Asking the way.B. Giving directions.C. Correcting a mistake.2. What dress size does the woman want?A. 8.B. 10.C. 12.3. What is the woman likely to do?A. Make a phone call.B. Handle the problem.C. Have a rest.4. Which tour does the man seem to be interested in?A. The evening tour.B. The half-day tour.C. The full-day tour.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a canteen.B. At a clinic.C. At a bank.第二节听下面 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. What does the woman think of the match?A. Entertaining.B. Discouraging.C. Boring.7. What do the speakers plan to do on Tuesday afternoon?A. Watch a game.B. Play tennis.C. Go to the cinema.听第7 段材料,回答第8 至10 题。

2021年全国高考英语甲卷真题及答案(叮咚英语听力整理)

2021年全国高考英语甲卷真题及答案(叮咚英语听力整理)

2021年英语高考全国甲卷(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,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

ATake 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 forMike Shepherd(2011)Skiddaw in Winter Cumbria,England It 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 sun 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,England I 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.Tourists2.What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common?A.They are winter imagesB.They are in black and white.C.They show mountainous scenesD.They focus on snow-covered forests.3.Where can the text be found?A.In a history book.B.In a novelC.Ia an art magazineD.In a biographyBPort Lympne Reserve,which runs a breeding(繁育)programme,has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf(犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31.she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve.And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival,especially as black rhinos are 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 cold for 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 this year at the reserve,but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild.The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg.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 JanuaryB. They enjoyed exploring new placesC.They lived with their grandmothersD.They were brought to the reserve young.7. What can be inferred about Port 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 the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made adiscovery.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 this past spring.The day wascold but clear;tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the 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't worry!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 days.11.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A.Children should learn a second languageB. Sport is necessary for children's health.C.Children need a sense of belongingD. Seeing the world is a must for childrenDWho is a genius? This 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 intelligent or 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 this is not a surprise. I's said that history is written by the victors,and thosevictors 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 rejected by 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 beliefs.14.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,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高考全国甲卷:《英语》科目2021年考试真题与答案解析

高考全国甲卷:《英语》科目2021年考试真题与答案解析

高考精品文档高考全国甲卷英语科目·2021年考试真题与答案解析同卷地区贵州省、四川省、云南省西藏自治区、广西自治区高考全国甲卷:《英语》科目2021年考试真题与答案解析第一部分:听力略第二部分:阅读理解第一节阅读下列短文, 从每图所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

[A]A 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.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.[B]Port 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 officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are 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 cold for 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 this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned toprotected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on 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 placesC. 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.[C]When 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 the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a 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! Saf e!” 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 this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the 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't worry!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.[D]Who is a genius? This 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 intelligent or 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 this 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 rejected by 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, c reativity, 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第二节根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语试卷 全国甲卷(含答案)

2021年全国普通高等学校招生统一考试英语试卷 全国甲卷(含答案)
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a “critically endangered” status.
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.

2021年全国高考英语甲卷真题及答案 整理精校版

2021年全国高考英语甲卷真题及答案 整理精校版

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题2021.考区:四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏2021年全国高考英语甲卷、乙卷听力部分第一节听下面5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man doing?A. Asking the way.B. Giving directions.C. Correcting a mistake.2. What dress size does the woman want?A. 8.B. 10.C. 12.3. What is the woman likely to do?A. Make a phone call.B. Handle the problem.C. Have a rest.4. Which tour does the man seem to be interested in?A. The evening tour.B. The half-day tour.C. The full-day tour.5. Where are the speakers?A. At a canteen.B. At a clinic.C. At a bank.第二节听下面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. What does the woman think of the match?A. Entertaining.B. Discouraging.C. Boring.7. What do the speakers plan to do on Tuesday afternoon?A. Watch a game.B. Play tennis.C. Go to the cinema.听第7 段材料,回答第8 至10 题。

2021年全国甲卷高考真题英语试卷-学生用卷

2021年全国甲卷高考真题英语试卷-学生用卷

2021年全国甲卷高考真题英语试卷-学生用卷一、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)1、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(A篇)第1~3题6分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 corners of the UK and beyond.(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.2、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(B篇)第4~7题8分(每题2分)Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding(繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are 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 cold for 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 this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima and weighed about 32kg. 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 5, 500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.(1) Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?A. Costly.B. Controversial.C. Ambitious.D. Successful.(2) 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 condition.D. She is sensitive to heat.(3) 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 young.(4) What can be inferred about Port 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.3、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(C篇)第8~11题8分(每题2分)When 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 the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a 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 this past spring. The day was cold but clear. Tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by ontheir 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."(1) 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.(2) What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?A. Be careful!B. Well done!C. No way!D. Don't worry.(3) 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 days.(4) 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 belonging.D. Seeing the world is a must for children.4、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(D篇)第12~15题8分2021年高考真题全国甲卷(D篇)第32~35题8分(每题2分)Who is a genius? This 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 intelligent or 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 this 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 rejected by 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".(1) 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.(2) 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 beliefs.(3) 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.(4) 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)5、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)第16~20题10分2021年高考真题全国甲卷第16~20题10分(每题2分)You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources (资源) to make, and buying loads of new clothing (or throwing out old clothing) is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroomfloor?1. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.• Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection.2, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.•3. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.• Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.4. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them —things always look different when you put them on.• Set a starting time. Maybe you say"go", or turn on a certain song, orwhatever.5. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!A. Less people than thatB. Hold a clothing swapC. If two people are competingD. Just keep music playing throughoutE. Donate whatever clothes are left overF. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spotsG. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition二、语言知识运用第一节(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)6、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷(四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)第21~40题30分2021年高考真题全国甲卷第21~40题30分(每题1.5分)It's the seaside birds that deserve at least part of the blame for getting Nick Burchill blacklisted at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada.Burchill was1at the hotel on business and planningto2some friends in the area. They had asked himto3some pepperoni(辣香肠) from back east. Sohe4 a suitcase full of pepperoni. As he was5that it would be too warm, he6it out on the table near an open window. He thought his pepperoni was7and well chilled(冷却) andhe8.That's when things went9. "I remember walking down thelong10and opening the door to my room to find an entire flock of seagulls, "Burchill said in a recent letter of11to the 4-star hotel. "The seagulls immediately went12. They rushed to the window, 30 or 40 birds all trying to13at the same time, and pepperoni—everywhere. The curtains were falling down, the lamps were falling down. It was a real14."Older and wiser now, Burchill chalked up the incident to youthful indiscretion(莽撞). “Ihave15and I admit responsibility of my16, " he said in the letter. “I come to you,17, to apologize for the damage Ihad18caused and to ask you to19my lifetime ban from the hotel."His letter20. Banned from the hotel since 2001, Burchill is now welcome to come back, the Fairmont said.A. studyingB. stayingC. lookingD. packingA. visitB. helpC. followD. makeA. sellB. haveC. bringD. tasteA. filledB. lockedC. abandonedD. lostA. surprisedB. pleasedC. excitedD. worriedA. dugB. clearedC. cutD. laidA. deliciousB. safeC. softD. readyA. leftB. noddedC. waitedD. regrettedA. farB. funnyC. wrongD. blindA. beachB. drivewayC. hallD. tableA. applicationB. apologyC. requestD. invitationA. hungryB. deadC. missingD. wildA. wake upB. get outC. take offD. break inA. messB. puzzleC. fightD. challengeA. recoveredB. retiredC. escapedD. maturedA. sufferingB. plansC. madnessD. actionsA. hands in pocketsB. nose in the airC. hat in handD. feet on the groundA. indirectlyB. deliberatelyC. cautiouslyD. secretlyA. replaceB. rememberC. reconsiderD. renewA. arrivedB. workedC. endedD. disappeared第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)7、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷第41~50题15分(每题1.5分)2021年高考真题全国甲卷(四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)第41~50题15分The Xi'an City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived China's long history.It1(build) originally to protect the city2the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored(修复). It ispossible3(walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.After4(spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for some action and what5(good) than to ride on a piece of history!We6(hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky7did the job. It took us about 3 hours to goall8way around the Xi'an City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and9(watchtower) to take pictures or just to watch the local people going about their10(day) routines.三、写作第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分;满分10分)8、【来源】 2021年高考真题全国甲卷第51题10分假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题(答案)

2021年高考全国甲卷英语试题(答案)

2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(甲卷)英语(考区:四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏)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,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

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听力部分(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

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第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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.What is the man doing?A.Asking the way.B.Giving directions.C.Correcting a mistake.[答案]A[解析][原文]M:Excuse me,I got lost.I took a bus to city hall,but I can't find the place.W:This is the conceat hall,not city hall.To go there,you should take the bus at Grand Hotel over there.2.What dress size does the woman want?A.8.B.10.C.12.[答案]C[解析][原文]M:Can I help you?W:I'm looking for a size twelve dress.M:Oh,let me see.An eight,a ten.Ah,youre lucky.I have the prettiest dress here in a twelve.Why don't you try it on?3.What is the woman likely to do?A.Make a phone call.B.Handle the problem.C.Have a rest.[答案]C[解析][原文]W:Do you think you can take care of everything in the office today?M:No problem.Just go home and take a rest.If there is anything I feel I cannot handle,I'll call you.4.Which tour does the man seem to be interested in?A.The evening tour.B.The half-day tour.C.The full-day tour.[答案]B[解析][原文]W:We have a half-day tour,a full-day tour and an evening tour.Which one would you like?M:What is the schedule of the half-day tour?W:Itsetsoutat8:30a.m.andretumsat2:00p.m.5.Where are the speakers?A.At a canteen.B.At a clinic.C.At a bank.[答案]B[解析][原文]M:Now,what seems to be the trouble,Mrs.Stevens?W:I've been very dizzy lately.And last night,I had some chest pain.M:Don't wory.Let me have a look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。

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2021年高考英语真题试卷(全国甲卷)一、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)(共4题;共30分)1.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。

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.(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.2.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。

Port 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 officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are 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 cold for 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 this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on 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.(1)Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?A.Costly.B.Controversial.C.Ambitious.D.Successful.(2)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.(3)What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?A.They had their first born in January.B.They enjoyed exploring new placesC.They lived with their grandmothers.D.They were brought to the reserve young(4)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.When 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 the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a 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 this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the 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."(1)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.(2)What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?A.Be careful!B.Well done!C.No way!D.Don't worry!(3)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 days(4)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.Who is a genius? This 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 intelligent or 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 this 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 rejected by 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."(1)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.(2)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 beliefs(3)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.(4)What is the best title for the text?A.Geniuses Think AlikeB.Genius Takes Many FormsC.Genius and IntelligenceD.Genius and Luck二、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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