1、2019 届高考英语二轮考点解析卷（六）1、More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the s
2、tart of the next academic year.This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increas
3、e in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often mo
4、re mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardshipyoung people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware th
5、at they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% d
6、uring vacating periods,” he said.1.What do we learn about the gap year from the text?A.It is flexible in length.B.It is a time for relaxation.C.It is increasingly popular.D.It is required by universities.2.According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year _.A.are better prepared for college stud
7、iesB.know a lot more about their future jobC.are more likely to leave university in debtD.have a better chance to enter top universities3.How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?A.Hes puzzled.B.Hes worried.C.Hes surprised.D.Hes annoyed.4.What would most students do on their vacation
8、according to NUS statistics?A.Attend additional courses.B.Make plans for the new term.C.Earn money for their education.D.Prepare for their graduate studies.2、In fairy tales, its usually the princess that needs protecting. At Google in Silicon Valley, the princess is the one defending the castle. Par
9、isa Tabriz is a 31-year-old with perhaps the most unique job title in engineering- “Google Security Princess”. Her job is to hack into the most popular web browser (浏览器) on the planet, trying to find weaknesses in the system before the “black hats” do. To defeat Googles attackers, Tabriz must firstl
10、y think like them.Tabrizs role has evolved dramatically in the eight years since she first started working at Google. Back then, the young graduate from Illinois University was one of 50 security engineers-today there are over 500.Cybercrime (网络犯罪) has come a long way in the past decade - from the N
11、igerian Prince Scam to credit card theft. Tabrizs biggest concern now is the people who find bugs in Googles software, and sell the information to governments or criminals. To fight against this, the company has set up a Vulnerability Rewards Program, paying anywhere from $100 to $ 20,000 for report
12、ed mistakes.Its a world away from Tabrizs computer-free childhood home in Chicago. The daughter of an Iranian-American doctor father, and Polish-American nurse mother, Tabriz had little contact with computers until she started studying engineering at college. Gaze across a line-up of Google security
13、 staff today and youll find women like Tabriz are few and far between(稀少的) -though in the last few years she has hired more female tech geniuses. She admits theres an obvious gender disequilibrium in Silicon Valley.Funnily enough, during training sessions Tabriz first asks new colleagues to hack int
14、o not a computer, but a vending machine. Tabrizs job is as much about technological know-how (专门知识) as understanding the psychology of attackers.1.What can we learn about Tabriz from the passage?A.She was the first female engineer at Google.B.She must think differently so as to defeat the attackers.
15、C.Her job relates to not only technology but also psychology.D.Her frequent contact with computers in childhood benefits her a lot.2.Why has Google set up a Vulnerability Rewards Program?A.To protect Google against cybercrime.B.To monitor the normal operation of Google.C.To help the government locat
16、e the cybercriminals.D.To raise peoples awareness of personal information safety.3.What does the underlined word “disequilibrium” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.Imbalance.B.Preference.C.Difference.D.Discrimination.4.Which of the following could be the best title of this passage?A.What leads to cybercrime
17、B.The “Security Princess“ who guards GoogleC.Measures taken by Google to protect its usersD.How to become an excellent security engineer3、 Applications for the 2018/19 academic year are now open.Whats it all about?The British Council in China is offering up to five Generation UKChina scholarships fo
18、r outstanding UK students who wish to study at mainland Chinese universities in“September 2018 or February 2019 for one semester or one year.Academic scholarships can be used at any mainland Chinese institution approved by the Ministry of Education to accept foreign students.You can decide where you
19、 want to be based and which subjects(at a non-degree level) you wish to study.The majority of students choose to study in Beijing.Do I need to speak Mandarin(普通话)?There are no language requirements for this programme.However,please check the course requirements of the Chinese institution you wish to
20、 study in.All language courses are suitable for complete beginners in Mandarin.However,there is the opportunity to be placed in classes for intermediate and advanced learners.In this case,you can expect an informal language test upon arrival to make sure you get put in the right class.If this is you
21、r first experience with the Mandarin language,we strongly recommend that you learn a few of the basics before you go.Why should I go?With 1.4 billion speakers worldwide,Chinese truly is a global language.Graduates who speak more than one language are highly soughtafter,and with Chinas increasing rol
22、e in the world market,Mandarin is becoming a favourite among employers. Chinese universities attract many international students for their high-quality teaching and offer various scholarships.This is an opportunity to experience life in a completely different culture,gain new skills and improve your
23、 career prospects.1.What is the programme about?A.The UK students must study in China for one year.B.It offers scholarships for all outstanding UK students.C.Students can use scholarships at any Chinese institution.D.It gives scholarships for UK students to study in China.2.What is Chinese language
24、requirement for the programme?A.Students must learn Mandarin from the basic level.B.It is necessary for students to have advanced level.C.Students had better gain some primary knowledge of Chinese.D.All the institutions have the same language requirements.3.What is the purpose of the programme?A.To
25、attract students to study in China.B.To advertise the British Council in China.C.To introduce different universities in China.D.To stress the importance of the Chinese language.4、 Many years ago, people relied on the sun, the moon and stars to find their way around. Later, the compass was introduced
26、. And now, we have satnav(卫星导航 ) systems to guide us. The earliest built satnav system is the Global Positioning System, which belongs to the US. Then there is Russias Global Navigation(导航) Satellite System, the European Unions Galileo and Chinas own satellite navigation system, BeiDou.On October 14
27、, 2017, an ARJ21-700 plane, which was the first domestically-produced jet equipped with the BeiDou navigation system, successfully completed a test flight. The results showed the performance of the system developed by China matches that of similar systems produced aboard, according to the Commercial
28、 Aircraft Corporation of China.Since its introduction in 2000, the Beidou navigation system has seen increasing numbers of applications linked to everyday life, from shared bikes to farming.When it comes to shared bikes, smart locks that support BeiDou chips offer more accurate positioning than othe
29、rs, making it easier to find a bike.Farmers can use BeiDou-enabled tractors to plow(犁) the soil and use unmanned aircraft with BeiDou to sow seeds, which can improve efficiency and make better use of resources. BeiDous farming applications have spread from Heilongjiang Province to Beijing, Liaoning,
30、 Shanxi, Hubei and other regions across China.With its many uses,the Beidou navigation system is even playing a big role in the Belt and Road Initiative(一带一路倡议). Today, there are more than 20 BeiDou satellites above our heads, and China plans to launch even more this year to expand the BeiDou networ
31、k to better serve the Belt and Road Initiative.“As BeiDou expands its overseas reach, it will be increasingly popular in the logistics(物流) industry,” said Miao Qianjun,secretary-general of the navigation services association. “Ships, for example,can use it to position themselves while sailing across
32、 oceans to European countries, no longer limited to Southeast Asian regions in the near future.“1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To compare some modern satnav systems.B.To describe the benefits of satnav systems.C.To tell us how satnav systems were created.D.To introduce some satnav sy
33、stems and their functions.2.What can we know about the BeiDou navigation system according to the article?A.It was used successfully in a new jet plane.B.It is more powerful than other satnav systems.C.It was introduced to China on October 14, 2017.D.It wasnt used in our everyday life until recently.
34、3.The BeiDou navigation system is already widely used for _.A.plowing the soil and sowing seedsB.improving the efficiency of networksC.producing more smart locks for shared bikesD.navigating ships across oceans to European countries4.What is Miao Qianjuns attitude toward the future of the BeiDou sys
35、tem?A.Worried.B.Casual.C.Positive.D.Doubtful.5、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。选项中有两项为多余选项。When people have a choice of whom to work with, likability can sometimes matter a little bit more than ability, said Tiziana Casciaro, an associate professor at the University of Torontos Rotman School of Managem
36、ent, who researches likability in the workplace. _These strategies can help:_You can induce a sense of similarity with almost anybody by finding things you have in common. They may not be apparent right away, so be observant. Great salespeople do this all the time by studying potential customers for
37、 bits and pieces of their lives they can relate to.Like someone and theyll like you right back_Flattery(奉承) can convey fondness, but she doesnt recommend using the fake kind, even though it may work. Casciaro said, “Flattery that is completely made up is exhausting and morally blameworthy.“ Instead,
38、 let a praise come from a real place. _For instance, “I really appreciate what you did yesterday.“When you give people praises, it goes a very long way towards their liking you back.Be a familiar presenceHumans like things that are familiar, so just seeing you around in person makes you more likable
39、 to others. “This concept gives a whole new meaning to the idea of face time,“ Casciaro said._If not, just try to talk to people as much as possible in person during work hours, she advised. You want to maximize rich interactions and cut down on the drier ones, like texts and phone calls. Be sure to
40、 be seen.A. Ask a lot of questionB. See the positive in a person and express it to himC. What can you do to increase your chances of being liked?D. Find the common points that link you with another personE. Its almost irresistible that we like people who seem to like usF. Go to after-work drinks if
41、you have time and you would find the outing enjoyableG. People liked a robot that made mistakes more than a robot that performed perfectly6、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项中,选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. Im left 1 . Why do these people create mistrust and problems, esp
42、ecially with those from other 2 ?I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s, 3 children from different races and religions played and studied 4 in harmony. At that time my family lived a stones 5 from Ismails. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hinduw
43、e just 6 our differences. Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice, well 7 or otherwise.We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, wed 8 the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to 9 the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made
44、 a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his 10 .When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismails family later returned to their village, and I 11 touch with him.One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I 12 my destination. The driver acknowledged my 13 but did n
45、ot move off. Instead, he looked 14 at me. “Raddar?” he said, using my childhood nickname(绰号). I was astonished at being so 15 addressed (称呼). Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after two 16 we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something 17 to describe.If we
46、can allow our children to be 18 without prejudice, theyll build friendships with people, regardless of race or religion, who will be 19 their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies built and 20 we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote,“we happy few, we band of broth
47、ers”.1.A.interested B.pleased C.puzzled D.excited2.A.parties B.cities C.villages D.races3.A.why B.which C.how D.when4.A.together B.around C.alone D.apart5.A.drop B.throw C.move D.roll6.A.refused B.made C.sought D.accepted7.A.paid B.meant C.preserved D.treated8.A.explore B.search C.discover D.desert9
48、.A.get through B.deal with C.come across D.take away10.A.arrival B.choice C.effort D.company11.A.lost B.gained C.developed D.missed12.A.stated B.ordered C.decided D.chose13.A.attempts B.instructions C.opinions D.arrangements14.A.anxiously B.carelessly C.disappointedly D.fixedly15.A.familiarly B.strangely C.fully D.coldly16.A.departures B.months C.years D.decades17.A.possible B.funny C.hard D.clear18.A.them B.themselves C.us D.ourselves19.A.from
