1、2019 届全国高考英语模拟决胜密卷（四）1、Welcome to Holker Hall therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs. Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communic
2、ating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what maybe implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a
3、 call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic
4、under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in autho
5、rity.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too earl
6、y or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.1.What does the author say about silence in conversations?A.It implies anger.B.It promotes friendship.C.It
7、 is culture-specific.D.It is content-based.2.Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?A.The Chinese.B.The French.C.The Mexicans.D.The Russians.3.What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?A.Let it continue as the patient pleases.B.Break it while tr
8、eating patients.C.Evaluate its harm to patients.D.Make use of its healing effects.4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Sound and SilenceB.What It Means to Be SilentC.Silence to Native AmericansD.Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold4、 On a college camping trip, curiosity about waves and sand caus
9、ed Rob Thieler to study shorelines around the world. Thirty years later and now a U.S. Geological Survey research geologist, Thieler, is combining science and smartphone technology to help study an endangered bird, the Atlantic.Coast piping plover.The piping plover is a shorebird that breeds(繁殖)alon
10、g the Atlantic Coast, the Great Lakesand the Great Plains. Rising sea levels associated with climate change, as well as increased development in their beach habitats(栖息地), threaten the species(物种). To help track changes in piping plover habitats, Thieler developed a free app called iPlover in 2012.
11、This is a marked change from the typical way scientists collect data, which involves gathering information using specialized equipment or writing in notebooks and then putting into spreadsheets.Since releasing iPlover, scientists have gathered data across 1500 km of breeding range. Thatequals about
12、a third of the distance across the U.S., which is a large area to cover for only two thousand breeding pairs of piping plovers on the east coast. Instead of having to travel and spend days at each site, a number of cooperators in the field use the app to collect and send data, allowing scientists to
13、 gather data more efficiently. It also allows them to collect data at the same time during each breeding season, providing a better picture of changes that happen over longer periods of time. And fast, centralized access means scientists can look at data quickly to get a real-time idea of where and
14、how piping plovers are using their habitats.While iPlover is used by trained field staff, other apps like the U. S. Geological Surveys web-based “iCoastDid the Coast Change?” invite citizen scientists to identify coastal changes by comparing birds-eye-view photographs taken before and after storms.
15、All the information scientists and citizen scientists alike collect helps federal and state agencies create policy plans for addressing climate change impacts (影响) worldwide.1.What can we know about the piping plover?A.Its behaviour is changing.B.Its habitat is growing bigger.C.Its living environmen
16、t is becoming worse.D.Its breeding is limited to the Atlantic Coast.2.Why did Thieler develop iPlover?A.To study shorelines across America.B.To advance information technology.C.To find out global climate change.D.To monitor changes of piping plover habitats.3.Which of the following benefits the shor
17、ebirds?A.The camping equipment.B.Research on smartphones.C.The changeable coast.D.Progress in technology.4.What would be the best title of the text?A.Protecting Endangered ShorebirdsB.Rob Thieler, a Creative ScientistC.IPlover, Tool for Training Field StaffD.Differences Between IPlover and ICoast5、根
18、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。其中有两项为多余选项。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. Read on for some tips worth trying.1. People who regularly made plans and looked forward to up
19、coming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease(早老性痴呆症),according to a recent study. Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals app
20、ear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walkMildly raised glucose(葡萄糖 ) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good
21、for your brain. 3. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation(刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physicall
22、y active at the same time. or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life-changing eve
23、nts.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.6、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The concept of solitude (独处 )in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is mea
24、nt to be 1 . Solitude can be hard to discover 2 it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have 3 our culture.The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) 4 as weve known it. People have become so 5 in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted 6 th
25、eyd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only from our 7 , but from our mobile phones as well.Most developed nations have become 8 on digital technology simply because theyve grown accustomed to it, and at this point not 9 it would make them an outsider. 10 many jobs an
26、d careers require people to be 11 . From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a 12 to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times.I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who 13 wants it. C
27、omputers can be shut 14 and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on“ has many 15 , as well as disadvantages. Travelers have ended up 16 on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel 17 and forced to answer unwanted calls or
28、18 to unwanted texts.Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society 19 across generations. Some find todays technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyones view on the subject, its hard to imagine what life would be like 20 daily advancements in technology.1.A.shared B.receive
29、d C.updated D.collected2.A.though B.once C.until D.before3.A.respected B.preserved C.ignored D.shaped4.A.edge B.end C.stage D.balance5.A.sensitive B.intelligent C.reachable D.considerate6.A.only if B.even if C.as if D.if only7.A.media B.monitors C.databases D.computers8.A.bent B.hard C.keen D.depend
30、ent9.A.using B.finding C.protecting D.changing10.A.Also B.Instead C.Otherwise D.Somehow11.A.trained B.connected C.recommended D.interested12.A.burden B.benefit C.pleasure D.disappointment13.A.really B.hardly C.merely D.slightly14.A.out B.up C.down D.in15.A.aspects B.advantages C.exceptions D.weaknes
31、ses16.A.lost B.hidden C.relaxed D.deserted17.A.confused B.excited C.trapped D.amused18.A.turn B.reply C.object D.submit19.A.arise B.vary C.spread D.exist20.A.beyond B.despite C.without D.withinG. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.7、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)
32、 或括号内单词的正确形式。I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since Id always been good child,this was temporary. (fortunate),it was not to be so. I didnt have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my (confident). Finally I
33、refused toattend classes, (shut) myself in my room for hours.The examination was approaching,but I simply didnt care. My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad performance. One morning, a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate, (depress). Then as the other stud
34、ents marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next forty-five minutes was one of ( precious) moments in my life.She said she (notice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in (she)and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I we
35、pt. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster, helped me out simply by listening and hugging.8、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。文中共有 10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号 (),并在
36、其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线() 划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起) 不计分。Being a teacher is always believed to be one of greatest occupations, because teachers make great contributions for the world. Last week, I got a chance to experience teaching students. Our school
37、asked us to teach some kids live in the countryside. The kids was so happy that they gave me a warm welcome. I teach them English and after class, we played games happily. We had a lot of funs together. When I returned back to school, I missed the students so much. They like me but some of them have
38、 kept in touch with me ever since. I felt so proudly of being a teacher.9、假定你是李华,你的美国笔友 Mike 来信说,他和几个同学正在学中国古诗,请你推荐一本有助于学习古诗的书籍。请给他写封邮件,内容包括:1.书名及作者:Read Poetry2 推荐理由;3.表达祝愿。注意:1.词数:100 左右。2.可以适当增减细节,但不能逐字逐句翻译。3.开头语已为你写好。Dear Mike,Im glad to know you are learning classical Chinese poetry.Yours,Li Hu
39、a答案以及解析1 答案及解析：答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.D解析：文章为旅游指南。文章主要介绍了去 Holker Hall 2.D; 3.C; 4.A解析：1.本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述目前社会上很多老年人愿意搬到离子女近的地方居住的一种趋势。同时作者也建议老人们要做出适合自己的选择,不要仅仅为孩子考虑而牺牲了自己习惯了的生活方式。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had
40、 in separate cities.”可知,Garza 搬到离子女家近的地方居住,使他们的家庭关系更加紧密。故选 A 项。2.细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family. ”可知,越来越多的人会仿照 Obama 家的做法: 老人搬到离子女近的地方居住。因此,公众认为这将会是一种趋势,D 项符合文意。3.细节理解题。根据第三段首句“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from
41、 home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own”可知,在 20 世纪 60年代,人们希望自己离开家以此来证明自己的独立。故选 C 项。4.推理判断题。根据最后一段首句“Moving is not for everyone.”可知,搬家并不适合每一个人。因此,作者建议人们在做出搬家的决定之前要反复权衡,做出对自己有利的选择。故选 A 项。考点:社会生活类短文阅读。【技巧点拨】推理判断题属于主观题,是层次较高的题目。此类题要求通过文章中的文字信息,上下文逻辑关系及事物的发展变化等已知的信息,推断出作者暗含的意思。
42、解题关键要注意表明作者观点、立场的动词、名词、形容词和副词等。最后一题题中则根据 it is wiser to say no 推断出作者的立场。3 答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D; 4.B解析：1.本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了沉默在不同文化背景下的不同内涵。在有些时候,人们利用沉默来解决人们之间的冲突,而在有些时候沉默则被认为表示顽固或者是担忧。细节理解题。根据文章首段首句 The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups 可知,作者认为沉默是有文化特性的。故选 C。2.细节理解题。根据第二段中 what may be imp
43、lied is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing 可知中国人认为谈话时人们的沉默是在思考谈话内容。故选 A。3.细节理解题。根据末段末句 A nurse who understands the healing value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients 可知,作者建议护士要利用沉默的好处来护理病人。故选 D 。4.主旨要义题。文章主要介绍了在不同文化背
44、景下谈话期间的沉默的不同含义,由此判断 B选项可以概括文章内容。故选 B 。考点: 社会生活类短文阅读。4 答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Rising sea levels associated with climate change,as well as increased development in their beach habitats,threaten the species. ”可知,与气候变化相关的海平面上升以及在它们海滩栖息地的开发,威胁这个物种。由此推测笛鸻的生活环境变得糟糕。2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To
45、 help track changes in piping plover habitats,Thieler developed a free app called iPlover in 2012. ”可知,他开发这个 app 的目的是为了追踪笛鸻的栖息地的变化。3.推理判断题。文章的第三段中提到使用这种 app,科学家快速获得笛鸻在哪里栖息以及如何使用栖息地的实时数据。由此可知科技进步对这些鸟有益。4.主旨大意题。文章讲述了美国的一个科学家把科学与智能技术结合在一起,帮助研究濒危鸟类,所以 A 项可作为文章的小标题。 B、C、D 三项虽然在文章中提到,但是以偏概全,不能说明文章的主旨。5 答案
46、及解析：答案： F; A; E; G; C解析： 本文是说明文。如何保持大脑的灵活性,本文给出若干简单易学的方法,其中包括着眼未来、散步以及学习新知识等。1.细节过渡题。上文提出大脑存在的问题,但是幸运的是,研究表明,你可以做一些事情避免这种情况的发生。2. 主旨大意题。此空是下段的小标题,根据下文中的“.keep your brain looking forward. ”可以推知,该段主旨大意是着眼未来。3.逻辑关系题。上文提到经常作计划,并着眼未来事务的人患老年痴呆症的几率要少 50%,但是即便你的日程里没那么多改变生活的重大事件也不用担心,因为制定一个每周和朋友喝一次咖啡的这样一个简单目
47、标也能实现同样的效果。4. 段落结论题。根据上文中的“In fact,exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. ”可以推知,照顾好身体,也就照顾好了大脑。5. 文章结构题。上文提到对大脑有好处的活动,再联系下文与空格平行的句子可以推知,此处指:应该是像学习园艺或者与朋友一起跳舞之类的活动。6 答案及解析：答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.D; 4.C; 5.C; 6.B; 7.D; 8.D; 9.A; 10.A; 11.B; 12.A; 13.A; 14.C; 15.B; 16.A; 17.C; 18.B; 19.B; 20
48、.C解析：1.根据上一句可知,独处理念在数码世界几乎不存在,因此信息的意义在于“分享”share分享; receive 接收;update 更新;collect 收集。2.“旦”人们放弃了独处,就很难再发现孤独。根据句意,此处用 once ”旦”表示条件。3.从这方面来说,新技术“塑造”了 “我们”的文化。 respect 尊重;preserve 保存;ignore 忽视;shape 塑造 ,形成。4.从后文中可以看出,正因为人们通过各种方式互相联系,所以独处已处于“穷途末路”的境地。bring to an end 使结束。5.网络科技如此发达,以至于“我们”可以轻易地被联系到。 sensitive 敏感的;intelligent 有才智的; reachable 可到达的 ;considerate 体贴的。6.“即使“ “我们 ”不情愿也能经常被联系
