1、12019届高三英语考前押题卷一一、阅读理解1. As the summer holiday has begun, four famous “Made in China” movies of different types will be on show on the big screen.Wolf Warriors To military fans that prefer films rich in thrill and tension, Wolf Warriors might be a must-see this summer.Directed by Wu Jing, who was al
2、so a martial(军事的) arts star, the film will he on show on July 28. The film also stars actor Wu Gang, who became popular because of a role in the hot TV drama In the Name of People in the spring of 2017.DahufaMost people believe cartoon films are for children. Yet the film Dahufa is Chinas first anim
3、ated movie labeled “PG-13”.The story is about a short martial arts master who was horn to safeguard the fictional Yiwei State. In the film, this little master goes to rescue the nations crown prince in a town populated by peanut-headed humanoids(类人生物).Tea Pets3 D animated movie Tea Pets will say hel
4、lo to young audiences on July 21. The film is director Gary Wangs new movie after the 2016 animation Little Door Gods. Inspired by tea pets, elegant figures usually placed on tea dishes, the movie is also rooted in traditional Chinese culture and myths.The Founding of an ArmyStarring a group of youn
5、g leading actors, the film is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Peopled Liberation Army. It is also the third work of the “Founding of New China” trilogy(三部曲). The movie will be played in the Chinese mainland on July 28 and in Hong Kong and Macao on August 3.1.How might t
6、he audience feel while watching Wolf Warriors ?2A.Interested.B.Excited.C.Confused.D.Frightened.2.Which movie will attract the kids who are interested in Chinese culture?A.Wolf Warriors B.Dahufa.C.Tea Pets.D.The Founding of an Army.3.What is the purpose of tlie film The Founding of an Army?A.To rescu
7、e the nations crown prince in a town.B.To memorize traditional Chinese culture and myths.C.To make an excellent movie for children around the world.D.To celebrate the foundation of the Peoples Liberation Army.2.For a single woman，yards are a strange thing. You dont know whether to buy a lawn mower(割
8、 草 机 ）or hire someone to mow it. I did the latter，over many years.There was one exception. In my early 30s，I lived in a cottage near my father，who had a tractor. He lived around the corner on an old country lane, now fully developed. But at the time，it was with ;sweet relief, having just returned fr
9、om city life，that I drove his borrowed tractor down the lane in the late afternoon，mowed my land，and then drove it back in the evening light， gazing(注 视 ）up at the stars as they came out.Soon the routine became impossible with traffic in the developing area. I needed someone to do my yard work.Vardm
10、an was a devoted young boy. He sang at the top of his lungs as he mowed. His work was a joy. But Vardman grew up. After his graduation from high school，which I attended，and his leaving for college， I was without.So here I was with two African men who brought not only knowledge but a deep love of wor
11、king the land. There was a peace about the work they did. The perfection was noticeable everywhere, with every border in place, the unnecessary brush cleared out. The rhythm in their work, the rhythm of their workit was poetry to watch.Later I moved to North Carolina. I found myself in another small
12、 house with a beautiful but wasted yard. A strange mountain man gave me a wonderful price and began what has become an exercise in grace， gratitude and being simple.Over the few years I have lived here，he has slowly, patiently, lovingly turned a long-neglected place into a quiet beauty. Quiet， modes
13、t， sincere, he uses only natural products on the lawn and flower beds. After the growing season ends, he collects his final paycheck and disappears into the mountains. A quiet man is teaching me patience and how it brings beauty back.1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.The development of t
14、raffic in the city.B.The tiredness of mowing down the lanes.C.The poor living areas in the countryside.D.The joy of returning home after mowing.32.How did the writer find Vardman?A.He devoted himself to the job.B.He was glad to be a mower forever.C.He wasted the working time by singing.D.He earned m
15、oney for his college education.3.Why did the writer mention the poetry in the fifth paragraph?A.To prove the good job of African mowers,B.To show her love for African poems,C.To praise the mowers through writing poems.D.To describe the images of mowers in poems.4.What did the quiet man teach the wri
16、ter?A.Gratitude is a reward for kindness.B.Money is endless for people to earn.C.Simple life is worth more paycheck.D.Beauty comes from working patiently.3. Its a small piecemerely a square brick drawing a curly-haired Archangel Gabrielbut it may be the oldest surviving artwork by the Renaissance ma
17、ster Leonardo da Vinci. If confirmed, this painting may show historians what da Vinci looked like as a teenager. Thats because the 1471 creation may,in fact, be a self-portrait da Vinci made when he was just 18 years old.However, many doubt the artworks authenticity. Martin Kemp, an retired professo
18、r of art history at Oxford University who is a Leonardo expert, dismissed the claim absolutely. “The chance of its being by Leonardo is less than zero,“ Kemp told The Guardian. “The silly season for Leonardo never closes.“The nearly 8-inch-by-8-inch square brick may contain clues linking it to da Vi
19、nci, according to Ernesto Solaris an art historian and da Vinci expert, and Ivana Rosa BonJfantino, a handwriting expert. Both say that a signature and date written on the angels jawline- which reads “Da Vinci Lionardo” with the date “ 1471 “一 closely match da Vincis handwriting.Next to the 1471 dat
20、e are the numbers 52 and 72. Its possible the 52 is a reference to 1452, Leonardos birth year. Meanwhile,the 7 and 2 may refer to the letters “G” and “B” (G is the seventh letter of the alphabet, and B is the second), which could stand for Gabriel. “These numbers arc more :than a signature. It is ty
21、pical of the famous puzzles that he loved all his life,” Solari said.When analyzing the handwriting, Bonfantino reviewed documents known to belong to da Vinci. Bonfantino noticed that the “1” in the 1471 date was shorter than the other numbers, which matched the previous examples of da Vincis writin
22、g.1.What do we know about the painting?A.It is higher than 8-inches.B.It is a self-portrait drawn by historians.4C.It may be the oldest artwork drawn by Leonardo da Vinci.D.It is only a square piece with a curly-haired character.2.What does the underlined word “dismissed” in Paragraph 2 probably mea
23、n?A.Disagreed.B.Fined.C.Removed.D.Disliked.3.Why do Solari and Bonfantino think the painting contain clues about da Vinci?A.It is typical of him to express love.B.It has an important influence on him.C.The numbers next to the 1471 are his birthday.D.The signature and date is the same as his handwrit
24、ing.4.What is the main idea of the text?A.A doubtful painting from da Vinci.B.A discussion about the artwork.C.An introduction about da Vincis painting.D.A description about da Vincis handwriting.4. NANJINGWhy do some brains discover the laws of universe, while others create soul-stirring music or p
25、aintings? How is memory and consciousness generated?We can observe billions of stars and detect ripples in space, but we still barely understand our brains, which can see through the universe. Their complex structure and the number of neurons(神经元) are only estimates.Now Chinese scientists are planni
26、ng to draw the clearest yet 3D map of the complex neurons and blood vessels(血管) 封 in the human brain. This ambitious project is like taking 3D photos of a huge forest of nearly 100 billion trees, seeing not only the whole forest, hut also every twig and leaf on each tree. “Our current methods cannot
27、 see both the trees and theforest. We aim to develop new methods to obtain a high-resolution map to see clearly how the neural network is connected,” said Luo Qingming, leader of the research. Luo, president of Hainan University and chief scientist of the Suzhou Institute for Brainsmatics of the Hua
28、zhongUniversity of Science and Technology ( HUST) , in East Chinas Jiangsu Province, said the research will help in analyzing the mechanisms of brain diseases, and promote the development of artificial intelligence.5“The continuous changes of neural networks and brain activities pose great challenge
29、s to the analysis of brain functions. But we believe that brain functions and activities depend on the basic cells, just as a circuit network depends on its basic unitthe electronic components,” said Luo. “Different types of neurons are the basis for the analysis of brain functions and for the diagn
30、osis and treatment of brain diseases,he said.1.What can we learn according to the second paragraph?A.We dont know our brains well.B.Our brains arent too complex at all.C.Our brains can understand the space.D.We estimate our complex structure and neurons.2.Why does Luo do the research?A.Because it wi
31、ll be a profitable research.B.Because it will promote the development of 3D movies.C.Because it will be beneficial to research human brain diseases.D.Because it will help more humans who have serious brain diseases.3.Whats the main idea of the text?A.The scientists analyze the human brain recently.B
32、.The function of human brain is important for humans.C.The complex structure and neurons are only estimates.D.The scientists are researching a 3D map of the human brain.4.From which is the text probably taken?A.A medical book.B.A health magazine.C.A biology textbook.D.A research paper.二、七选五5.根据短文内容,
33、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。How to Write a Good College Application EssayHere are some tips collected from experts for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted 6or rejected by the school of your choice. The essay is your megapho
34、ne (扩音器)._ It needs to tell a story with passion, your interests, your values, your life experiences, your ambitions and so on.Emphasize volunteer work or other ways youve helped people or made your community a better place.Mention practical experience, summer courses, extracurricular activities or
35、lab work that show steps youve taken to learn and understand your field of interest. _Explain with knowledge and passion why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others._Use grammar, syntax and writing with high level that shows youre ready for college. Never use text-style ab
36、breviations(缩写)or rude language._, check your email and voice mail daily to make sure you see and respond promptly to messages from admissions staff members. _ Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: “Every college is like a dinner table. What will make you the most interest
37、ing contributor to that dinner table conversation? What will make you help everyone else have a more interesting experienc?“ A good essay, rich with anecdotes(轶事) and personalily, will answer those questions and stand out from the pile.A. After writing a good essayB. After the essay is submittedC. I
38、ts not just an essay of everything youve doneD. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are criticalE. It helps if the activity is related to the subject you want to studyF. Many students check only texts and sometimes miss emails asking follow-up questionsG. That will help show you know the field
39、 youve chosen to study and are passionate about it三、完形填空76. Im Therese, a business manager living in Berlin, Germany. Last month, I 1 to read over 100 nonfiction books in politics, and leadership. It might sound 2 , but I really did. It started with a 3 . A colleague 4 me to read the book The Story
40、of Success in two 5 . Determined as I was, I just couldnt 6 the deadline. I 7 the first few chapters quickly but found it impossible to finish all in 2 hours. So I lost the bet, but it gave me an idea: I needed to find a better way to 8 nonfiction books. I finally registered the Blinkist app, which
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42、deas. So I set a fresh 13 with this cool appto read the key insights from 100 books in one month. How did I do? I read 102 litles exactly.I used to 14 much time on social media. Moreover, my job is exhausting, so by the time I leave work, my brain is pretty useless. 15 , reading a book on the Blinki
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44、ered D.intended2.A.interesting B.reasonable C.crazy D.boring3.A.bet B.promise C.decision D.joke4.A.encouraged B.challenged C.allowed D.persuaded5.A.weeks B.months C.days D.hours6.A.meet B.grasp C.miss D.catch7.A.thought about B.searched for C.held back D.got through8.A.consume B.group C.write D.purc
45、hase89.A.simple B.precious C.useful D.ordinary10.A.concept B.advice C.content D.memory11.A.addict B.apply C.help D.accustom12.A.function B.button C.signal D.picture13.A.password B.record C.date D.goal14.A.save B.waste C.abandon D.spare15.A.Meanwhile B.However C.Therefore D.Indeed16.A.heart B.body C.
46、brain D.stomach17.A.productive B.priceless C.casual D.severe18.A.happier B.busier C.worse D.wiser19.A.set B.keep C.beat D.equal20.A.Look into B.Wait for C.Turn down D.Sign up四、语法填空7.阅 读 下 面 短 文 ， 在 空 白 处 填 入 1个 适 当 的 单 词 或 括 号 内 单 词 的 正 确 形 式 。Scientists found that air pollution may be responsible _
47、 a significant reduction in intelligence. The research _ (conduct) for the World Health Organization ( WHO ) in China showed that air pollution was responsible for big : falls in test _ (score) for languages and arithmetic. The study is called “The impact of exposure to air pollution on cognitive (认
48、 知 的 ） performance ”. It _ ( publish ) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. The study took place over four years. Researchers analyzed speaking and arithmetic tests taken by 20 000 people of all ages. They said， Polluted air may prevent cognitive ability as people become older.”The study is a warning to the rest of the world, especially to _ in cities. Over 91 percent of the world population live in areas with _ (poison) air and air pollution is the fourth _ (high) cause of global deaths. Researchers discovered that _ longer people were exposed to polluted
