1、2019 届高考英语全真模拟猜题卷(四)1、Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the
2、 works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also LEnigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artists showman qu
3、alities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infini
4、ty small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作
5、)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.1.Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.2.What is Dalis The P
6、ersistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.3.How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.4.What d
7、oes the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.2、 Do you love animals? Have you ever considered adopting a pet? “Yes,” you might reply. “But keeping a pet in the house is a big thing. There are lots of responsibilities to take,” you might ad
8、d. It is true. Pet ownership means adoption fees, bills, food, toys, cleanup, and who knows what else. Its not something to take lightly. But the right pet can actually mean great things for you. Taking care of an animal can teach you how to be responsible and aware of the needs of others. The bond
9、with a pet can provide immeasurable fulfillment for you. But how to pick the right pet? Dont worry!Small BirdsSmall birds can make a good introduction to the world of pet care. Canaries (金丝雀), for example, dont require a lot of one-on-one time, and a pair of them will happily keep one another entert
10、ained. All birds require regular cage cleaning, flesh food and water, along with a cage roomy enough for a bit of flying and some toys for amusement. Small birds dont like sudden movements or unexpected noises, so theyre best cared for by older and calmer people.Betta Fish (斗鱼)Betta fish are happies
11、t in smaller bowls. Bettas are beautiful fish, often jewel-toned, with long flowing fins (鳍 ). The bowl will need regular cleaning and water changes. You can have fun decorating the bowl with sand, plants and so on.Smaller SnakesDont be frightened! Snakes are often misunderstood. Stay away from the
12、larger ones, and of course, poisonous snakes, and youll find that snakes can actually be pretty cool pets. The most popular variety is the corn snake, which is non-poisonous and will only grow to about 4 or 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) in length. If you adopt a young corn snake, itll become used to yo
13、u very quickly, happily being with you for warmth.1.In Paragraph 1 the author intends to tell us _.A.what pet owners worry aboutB.the ways of picking the right petC.what a pet can provide for its ownerD.the responsibilities and benefits of keeping a pet2.What does the underlined word “roomy” in Para
14、graph 2 mean?A.Large.B.Bright.C.Crowded.D.High.3.The author advises us to adopt the corn snake because it _.A.is a pretty cool pet often misunderstoodB.is smaller and non-poisonousC.will become used to us very quicklyD.will be happy with us for warmth3、A Competitive SportCheerleadingOver th e years,
15、 cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. I
16、t is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾运动 ) ability. Its a very common thing for gymnasts, so its easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integ
17、rate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading i
18、s also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. Thats why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Be
19、sides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competi
20、tive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because c
21、heerleaders dont use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt tha
22、t competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one tea
23、mmate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.1.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?A.To compare skills of participants.B.To make the audience feel amused.C.To attract more people to watch events.D.To
24、cheer up the competitors on the court.2.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A.examineB.combineC.identifyD.replace3.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading _.A.lacks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires
25、 more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion4、 I left university with a good degree in English Literature, but no sense of what I wanted t
26、o do. Over the next six years, I was treading water, just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, but I didnt think I was any good, then finance, which I hated. Finally, I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher. I loved working with books, although the job that I did was dull.I
27、had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel. Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words.It takes confidence to make a new starttheres a dark period in-between where youre neither
28、one thing nor the other. Youre out for dinner and people ask what you do, and youre too ashamed to say, “Well,Im writing a novel, but Im not quite sure if Im going to get there. ” My confidence dived. Believing my novel could not be published, I put it aside.Then I met an agent (代理商) who said I shou
29、ld send my novel out to agents. So, I did and,to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback. I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, I finished the second half of the novel.The next problem was finding a publisher. After two-and-a-half yea
30、rs of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book dealthat publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for.It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luckof fate, really. When you set out to do something different, theres no end in sight, so to find myself in a position wh
31、ere I now have my own name on a contract (合同) of the publisherto be a published writeris unbelievably rewarding (有回报的) .1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?A.I was waiting for good fortuneB.I was trying to find an admirable jobC.I was being aimless about a suitable jobD.I was doing s
32、everal jobs for more pay at a time2.The author decided to write a novel .A.to finish the writing courseB.to realize her own dreamC.to satisfy readers wishD.to earn more money3.How did the writer feel halfway with the novel?A.DisturbedB.AshamedC.ConfidentD.Uncertain4.What does the author mainly want
33、to tell readers in the last paragraph?A.It pays to stick to ones goalB.Hard work can lead to successC.She feels like being unexpectedly luckyD.There is no end in sight when starting to do something5、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入横线处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选。As a child grows up,you may wonder how you can teach him to b
34、ecome a respectful adult. _A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others,but also learn to respect himself.Show him respect.This is the best way to teach your child how to respect others.Listen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you,understanding
35、how important this is in communication._The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child,the more likely he will learn to use them.Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.Agree to disagree._Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responses.
36、Disagreeing with you doesnt necessarily mean disobedience (不顺从).Control your impulse to overreact.(过分反应)When a situation arises(出现),stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. _Praise,praise,praiseSo much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct
37、it that his accomplishments (成绩) are not celebrated enough. _A.Teach manners by using polite requests and responses.B.Try to remember that a child wont always agree with you.C.Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.D.If he sees you lose your temper,he is more likely to respond tha
38、t way in future.E.A child may act as he pleases,and he will live a happy life.F.Seeing a child exhibit respectful behavior,make sure he knows how proud you are of him.G.Respectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child.6、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Do you beli
39、eve that the power of belief can create miracle(奇迹) in ones life? Surely, it can and it once did in my life.“You will never walk again and youll have to use a wheelchair.” The doctors words made me 1 and hopeless.A 2 car accident had both of my legs broken. As a busy and active teacher, I couldnt 3
40、becoming a disabled person.Lying in bed, I 4 how I could give my ten-year-old son hope that Mom would 5 . He needed the ray of hope that I would not be in a wheelchair forever.Just maybe, I thought, I could use this experience to teach him what to do when a(n) 6 strikes. It didnt take me long 7 I be
41、came impatient with my limited movement. To make things happen my way, I 8 to move on my own at night because I didnt want the rest of my life in a 9 .With the 10 that I could walk through my effort, every night in my private room, would 11 to move myself from the bed to the floor, holding on to the
42、 bed rail, and slowly putting my weight on my 12 . After several weeks of these ever so 13 efforts, my strength and confidence continued to build. I knew one thing 14 there would come a day when the wheelchair would be gone and I would walk.One night, before my son arrived for his regular visit, I p
43、ulled myself into the chair and 15 the walker in front of me. When I heard him greet the nurses, I 16 myself up. As he opened the door, I took a few small steps. 17 , he could only watch as I turned and started back to bed. All of the pain, the fear, and the struggle 18 as I heard the words, “Mommy,
44、 you can walk!”I am now able to walk 19 , sometimes using a stick. And I am able to take public transportation to shop visit friends. My life has been blessed with many achievements of which I am proud. But none has ever brought me the satisfaction and joy offered by those four little words spoken b
45、y my 20 .1.A.numbed B.exhausted C.satisfied D.trilled2.A.slight B.miserable C.heavy D.light3.A.consider B.avoid C.imagine D.forgive4.A.believed B.doubted C.knew D.wondered5.A.disappear B.live C.die D.recover6.A.earthquake B.chance C.disaster D.adventure7.A.when B.before C.after D.until8.A.attempted
46、B.expected C.pretended D.refused9.A.wheelchair B.car C.plane D.sofa10.A.dream B.belief C.courage D.fact11.A.like B.hesitate C.struggle D.determine12.A.shoulders B.hands C.head D.feet13.A.enjoyable B.comfortable C.easy D.difficult14.A.for free B.for good C.for certain D.for ever15.A.lied B.laid C.lay
47、 D.threw16.A.dragged B.took C.dressed D.picked17.A.Shocked B.Disappointed C.Ashamed D.Frightened18.A.failed B.faded C.succeeded D.appeared19.A.lightly B.hurriedly C.alone D.freely20.A.student B.doctor C.roommate D.son7、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。Once upon a time, there was a man from the
48、State of Chu who loved his sword very much. One day, he was sitting in a boat preparing_(cross) a river, when he accidentally _(drop) his sword into the water. The people on board reminded him that he should go into the water to find his beloved sword back. The man felt _(anxiety), too. _, he turned a deaf ear to that. And instead, he _(immediate) took out a knife and made a notch(刻痕) on the side of the boat _his dear sword fell. The people wondered why he did so. He said proudly the notch could help get his sword back. Shortly after the _(arrive) at the shore, he ent