1、- 1 -揭阳市 2019 年高中毕业班高考第一次模拟考试英 语本试卷分三部分。满分 120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卡上填写自己的准考证号、姓名、试室号和座位号。用 2B 型铅笔把答题卡上试室号、座位号对应的信息点涂黑。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 型铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求
2、作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis wonderful new tour is our first tour by train of Italy, and is based on pretty Lake Orta. Tour attractions include four of Italys most beautiful lakesOrta,
3、 Como, Maggiore and Luganoas well as historic Varallo, Monte Rosa, and Lake Maggiores Borromean Islands. One of the most attractive features is our base, the charming family-run 3-star Giardinetto Hotel, located in lovely gardens right on Lake Orta, and with wonderful lake views. Dinner is included
4、here every night in its lakeside restaurant.Travel by Eurostar Train* St Pancras (England) / Paris (France): 12:29/ 15: 50* Paris (France) /Turin (Italy) :07:42/ 13:17* Novara (Italy) / Paris (France):08:44/ 15:15* Paris (France)/ St Pancras (England) : 17:13/ 18: 20- 2 -Available Price05-April-2019
5、 Sold out10-April -2019 Sold out15- April-2019 995Giardinetto HotelThe Charming 3-star Giadinetto Hotel is located in lovely gardens right on the lake and has wonderful views. Facilities at this friendly, family-run hotel include a heated pool, a lakeside restaurant serving excellent local cuisine,
6、a bar, and comfortable bedrooms with a private bath/ shower, a TV, a telephone and a minibar, many with lake views.Included in Tour* 1 nights accommodation at the 3-star Hotel of Lyon on a bed-and-breakfast basis* 7 nights accommodation on a dinner, bed-and-breakfast basis at the 3-star Giardinetto
7、Hotel, Lake Orta* Transfers in Paris and Italy* Tour manager available throughout Not Included in Tour* Single-room supplement (200)* Room upgradeonly twins/ double available* Standard lake view 63 per person* Superior non-lake view49 per person* Superior lake view77 per person* Holiday insurance30
8、per person21. How much will a couple pay for the tour with holiday insurance and a standard lake view? A. 2088 B. 2176 C. 2204 D. 214822. Where will the tourists spend most of their time during the tour?A. On Lake Orta B. On Lake Maggiore- 3 -C. On Monte Rosa D. On Lake Como23. If you take this trip
9、, you wont need to pay_.A. for a standard lake view B. for a superior non-lake viewC. holiday insurance D. transfer feesBA Hero Born, the first volume of famous Chinese martial arts novelist Jin Yongs Legends of the Condor Heroes, was on Thursday published in English for the first time.British publi
10、shing house MacLehose bought the rights to the book five years ago and commissioned Anna Holmwood, a professional focused on Chinese-English literary translation, to the translate work. After years of hard work, the 400-page translation, priced at 14.99 pounds ($20.8), finally hit bookstores. “I fee
11、l very excited and a little nervous also, of course. It is a big moment for me personally,” Holmwood told Xinhua from her home in Sweden. “If you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings and are looking for the next best thing, A Hero Born is definitely the book for you,” Waterstone, one of Britains biggest c
12、hain bookstores, said on its website.Jin Yong(1924-2018) is the pen name of Louis Cha. He is one of the best-selling Chinese authors with over 300 million copies of his works sold in the Chinese-speaking world. Despite their popularity, only few of Jin Yongs martial arts novels have been translated
13、into English. The Legends of the Condor Heroes, one of his most well-known works, covers the Song Dynasty and features hundreds of characters, telling a story full of gravity-defying kung fu, treachery, loyalty and love.Holmwood, who has also translated works by other contemporary Chinese authors, s
14、aid she became very involved in the details and admired Jin Yongs brilliant writing. As a fan of Chinese classical poetry and literature, she recommended Jin Yongs novels to a book agent in 2012. “It was mainly because of the quality of the writing and also because of his status in Chinese culture.
15、The publisher in Britain was very excited to see there was such a big beloved - 4 -author who still hadnt been translated into English, at least not by a trade publisher,” she recalled.“Of course it does make me nervous that the translation will be read against the original in a way that most transl
16、ations dont. So I have taken on the task with a humble heart,” she said. The Times called the book she translated “hugely entertaining” and selected it as Book of the Month.24. What can we learn from the passage?A. Jin Yongs Legends of the Condor Heroes was published on Thursday.B. With the pen name
17、 Louis Cha, Jin Yong is the best-selling Chinese author.C. A Hero Born is considered as successful as Lord Of The Rings. D. Anna Holmwood has translated most of Jin Yongs brilliant novels. 25. Whats the attitude of Holmwood towards Jin Yong?A. Grateful B. Indifferent C. Critical D. Admiring 26. In t
18、he second paragraph “commissioned” probably means_. A. appointed B. advocated C. distributed D. begged 27. Where is the text probably taken from?A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A magazine. D. A martial arts novel. CIn the online world, its very difficult to talk to Chinese people without usin
19、g emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis? The result is based on a report released by Tencents WeChat, Chinas most popular messaging app, on its official weibo account on Wednesday.Specifically, for users who wer
20、e born in the 2000s, their favorite WeChat emoji would probably be the widely used “facepalm”, rumored to be based on the famous Hong Kong movie star Stephen Chow. They also may be a night owl without much sleep, while iced beverages and desserts are their cup of tea.- 5 -For Chinas post-90s WeChat
21、users, they are likely to get out of bed later in the morning compared with other groups, and the emoji “face with tears of joy” may rule their online social life. Also, their reading materials have shifted from entertainment and gossip three years ago to the current relationship and lifestyle piece
22、s.For those born in the 1980s, their tastes have remained the same, as they are still fond of reading news on national affairs. And “smiling widely” is their emoji of the year.WeChat users born in the 1970s are called the optimistic group, who like to use the emoji “laughing quietly” and go through
23、their moments frequently every day. Their bed time unusually takes place around 11:30 pm.Users over 55 are the early-bird group with rich entertainment activities in WeChat platforms, such as looking through moments, reading and shopping. They like to cheer up other age groups, so their favorite emo
24、ji is “giving a thumbs-up”.The report also indicates that WeChat boasts more than 1.08 billion active users with 45 billion messages being sent and 410 million calls getting through the app each day in 2018. In addition to covering users socializing, WeChat has gradually come into our daily lives. C
25、ompared to the year before, people used WeChat 4.7 times more to purchase public transport tickets, and 2.9 times more to pay for medical expenses. Also, the app was used 1.5 times more over the previous year to pay for meals, with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ranked as the top three cities in di
26、ning purchases through WeChat. 28. Which of the following emojis do users born in the 1980s prefer to use according to the passage?A. B. C. D. 29.What can we know about the WeChat users born in the 1970s?A. They are likely to get out of bed late in the morning.- 6 -B. They like to give a thumb up to
27、 cheer up other age groups.C. They prefer to read materials about entertainment and gossip.D. They are called the optimistic group and usually go to bed at about 11:30 pm.30.How is the last paragraph organized?A. By following time order B. By inferring C. By listing numbers D. By analyzing cause and
28、 effect31. What might be the best title for the text?A. Various meanings of emojis. B. A wonderful way to send messagesC. Wise adoptions of emojisD. Emoji usage reveals your age groupDLiving abroad has a great impact on everyone. It makes most people more flexible, open-minded and relaxed. More ofte
29、n than not people adapt so well to their new surroundings that they pick up habits from their host country.People quickly start casually incorporating foreign words into their vocabulary. I know plenty of foreigners who would use the Chinese words for so-so (Mamahuhu), or annoying (Mafan) casually w
30、hile speaking their mother tongue or English. Most people wouldnt even notice that they added some Chinese words into their word pool until they go home and get constantly questioned about it. Another popular habit from China is to start using chopsticks.Then there are the more unusual habits. One o
31、f my German friends stopped asking people about their age, but rather asks about their zodiac sign.While I am in Beijing, I seldom really realize that I also have picked up some Chinese habits. But every time I go back home, I notice them. For instance, I am not used to tipping anymore. Since it is
32、not common to give a tip in a bar or restaurant in China, I have completely let go of that habit. In Germany, this earns me a lot of angry stares since you would usually tip around three to 10 yuan there. But since I am not used to this German habit anymore, I require the - 7 -waiters to give me bac
33、k even the smallest amount of change. Additionally, in China I stopped carrying cash with me since using mobile payments is just too convenient. Sadly, my home country is still a very cash-based society, with hardly any mobile payment methods available and even using your debit card (借记卡) can be a c
34、hallenge at times. So, whenever I am in a caf, restaurant or bar with friends, I will have to borrow cash from them because I always forget to bring my wallet with me.Another thing I very much got used to in China, is that most restaurants have no problem if you bring outside food or drinks as long
35、as you still order something. In Europe, this is a total no-go. At first, I felt very guilty when I brought outside drinks into a restaurant in Beijing, but now it seems I got too used to it. Already more than once I was scolded for bringing my own drink into a restaurant in Germany and one time the
36、 waiter even made me leave. Furthermore, in China, I highly appreciate that getting tap water for free is the standard. On my last trip through Europe, I asked on multiple occasions for tap water and always received the same answer, “No free tap water. You have to pay for water.”32. What can be infe
37、rred from the passage? A. People in China have a habit of asking about others zodiac sign.B. People are not used to tipping in Germany when dining out.C. People prefer to use debit card when shopping in Germany.D. People can bring drinks into restaurants if they tip in Beijing.33. The underlined phr
38、ase “word pool” is closest in meaning to _.A. memory B. vocabulary C. habits D. custom34. Which of the following is NOT true?A. Waiters tend to get angry when the author doesnt tip in his home country.B. Living abroad may make people relaxed and pick up some new habits.C. In Germany people still lik
39、e to bring cash with them when shopping.D. The author began to use mobile payment when going back home.35. What is the passage mainly about?- 8 -A. Learning to live like a Chinese B. Cultural diversity C. Adapting to Chinese habits D. Cultural difference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
40、填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。A great number of people can get injured or even killed resulting from a human stampede (踩 踏 ). 36 Whats worse is that the stampede can be caused while there seems no actual danger. If you are in a crowd, the most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroun
41、dings and mentally notice the exits. 37 Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on. If you are in a crowd of moving people, wet or uneven ground can be slippery or dangerous, causing you to fall.Get to know the general atmosphere of the event, as panic situations can often be expe
42、cted. When in danger, a few seconds can make all the difference. If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, do not stand still or sit down. 38 Take advantage of any space that may open up and try to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is w
43、eaker.Keep your hands up by your chest, like a boxer 39 If you fall, get up quickly. If you fall and cannot get up, keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd, or if that is not possible, then cover your head with your arms and curl (蜷缩)up. Do not lie on your stomach or back, as this
44、 dangerously exposes your lungs. 40 A. It gives you movement and protects your chest.B. Instead, move in the same direction of the crowd.C. Sometimes, finding a right posture can save your life.D. If you are stepped on, you should shout for help.E. No matter where you are, make sure you always know
45、how to get out. F. The bad thing is that a peaceful group of people can quickly turn into a crazy panicked crowd. - 9 -G. Stretch your arms to the full length so that you can make more space to move in the crowd.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D
46、）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A smile is a facial expression showing pleasure, affection and friendliness. And it is the commonest way to show our good will perfectly 41 saying anything. A Chinese saying runs: “Never hit a person who is smiling at you.” It is a time-proven fact that the smile is a l
47、anguage all its own a 42 languageunderstood by the people of every nation in the world. We may not speak the same tongue as our foreign neighbors, 43 we smile in the same way. We need no interpreter for such a way of expressing love, happiness, or good will.One day while 44 in a small town in southe
48、rn California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerk whose personality conflicted with mine. He seemed most 45 and not at all concerned about my intended purchase. I bought nothing, and 46 angrily out of the store. On the outside stood a young man in his early twenties. His expressive bro
49、wn eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, dazzling smile covered his 47 . The magnetic power of that smile 48 all bitterness within me, and I found the muscles in my own face happily 49 . “Beautiful day, isnt it?” I remarked, in passing. Then, obeying an impulse(冲动), I 50 . “I really owe you a debt of 51 ,” I said softly. His smile deepened, but he made no attempt to 52 . A Mexican woman and
