1、高中英语高考模拟测试备考试题840高中英语高考模拟测试备考试题2019.101,For many years,artists have flocked to Paris,France,to paint or to learn to paint.Perhaps artists first went there because of the citys beauty.They went to paint pictures of the broad,tree-lined streets,the great churches,and the graceful river bridges.The art
2、ists felt comfortable in Paris because the people of the city had always enjoyed art.Paris had great art museums,filled with famous paintings and statues(雕像)from many countries.And the people of Paris had always welcomed new ideas.In this city,artists felt free to experiment with new ways of paintin
3、g.As soon as famous artists painted in Paris,students came to learn from them.People came to buy paintings.People called art dealers set up galleries where paintings were bought and sold.Others kept shops that sold artists paints and supplies.Students and artists who were not yet famous could live i
4、n Paris for very little money.They learned by studying great art in the museums,and they learned from one another.They held art fairs,hanging their paintings outdoors along the streets.Today,New York City and Florence,Italy,are also famous art centers.But the worlds main art exhibits are still held
5、in Paris.Important judges of art live there.Most of the new ways of painting that have started in the last hundred years began in Paris.So artists and art dealers still go to Paris because it is the worlds leading art center.1.In Pairs artists can make progress in art by doing lots of things except
6、. A.painting the beautiful scenes of Pairs. B.visiting museums,churches and fairs. C.trying out their new ideas in the way of painting. D.buying or selling paintings in the fair.2.The story does not say so,but it makes you think that.A.Paris is famous for its artists paints and suppliesB.there is mo
7、re than one way to paintC.art fairs are held in galleriesD.Florence is the center of world art exhibits3.Which of the following statement is not a reason why so many artists prefer to stay in Pairs?A.Pairs is a beautiful city.B.The French are willing to accept any new things.C.All the museums are fr
8、ee of charge in Pairs.D.Artists can make an easier life in Pairs.4.On the whole,this story is about.A.the worlds most famous art centerB.how to buy a painting in ParisC.the famous art centers of New York and FlorenceD.where to set up galleries2,The elephant is another animal that lives in groups.An
9、elephant herd(群)usually has from twenty to forty members.The elephants in the herd depend on one another for help in time of trouble.The leader of the group is usually a wise and strong female.She travels at the head of the herd and is followed by the other females and their young.The bull elephants
10、 follow last.When danger threatens,the bulls form a circle around the weaker animals and guard them.The members of the herd are loyal to one another.A sick or wounded elephant is not left behind to die.If an elephant is sick,the whole herd stops traveling until it gets well.When an elephant is injur
11、ed,two others walk on both sides of it and support it with their bodies.A member of the herd may be caught in a trap.Then the others try to free it.Elephants are found of the youngsters in the group and give them special care.They help young animals stay afloat(漂浮着)when the herd crosses a river.They
12、 work together to rescue a calf that has wandered into a dangerous place.A female elephant that is about to give birth to her young leaves the herd for a short time.However,she takes another female along to act as aunt.The aunt stands guard and helps the mother with her new-born calf.In this way,the
13、 whole herd protects its newest member.1.The story does not say so,but it makes you think that.A.bull elephants are the strongest elephantsB.elephants have no enemiesC.elephants do not care about one anotherD.the leader of the elephants travels in the middle of the herd2.In times of danger,the males
14、 form a circle around.A.the enemy B.the weaker elephantsC.the leader of the group D.the sick elephants3.Which statement does the story lead you to believe?A.Most elephant herds have over a hundred members.B.Baby elephants cannot swim well.C.Sick elephants are usually left behind to die.D.Elephants c
15、annot cross a river.4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Elephants like to live alone.B.Elephants are usually selfish.C.A strong elephant can carry a sick elephant on its back.D.Elephants can help each other in time of trouble.3,Have you ever dreamed of going on a t
16、rip to space with your friends?Sitting comfortably in a spaceship,you enjoy the sight of the stars shining outside.Looking down,you see a blue planet-the Earth.Twenty Senior 1 students from Beijing No 56 High School were lucky enough to share such an experience.They were among the first to visit the
17、 new Beijing Planetarium(天文馆)since it opened to the public on December 12.Construction work began in 2001 and cost 300 million yuan.The new five-floor building is 30metres high and has 20thousand square metres of floor space.It has many world-class facilities(设备)including a digital space theatre and
18、 a space capsule simulator(仿真太空舱).There is also a Jurassic period(侏罗纪)exhibition.In the planetariums space theatre,advanced digital facilities and a three-dimensional(三维的)projector will give visitors a picture of the universe.They will also be able to see the moon,a comet,stars and distant galaxies(
19、星系)through a telescope.When we are in space,we cant see as wide an angle(角度)as you can sitting here in the theatre,said Chinas first astronaut Yang Liwei,who was impressed by what he saw.In addition to the space trip,the students took a journey back to prehistoric(史前的)times in a 15-minute featrue fi
20、lm namedLife Origins(生命的起源) .The film was shown in the planetariums 3D theatre,the largest in the world.Every image in the film seems real.Gao Yuan,a student,said when a vast sea appeared on the screen,his seat slowly went down and made him feel like he was in the ocean.There is so much at the plane
21、tarium that some of the students felt one trip was not enough.Yan Chenguang,Gaos schoolmate,made a second visit two days later.I especially went to see the vacuum(真空)telescope which I had no time for before,he said.It is the only vacuum telescope in the country and it was put on the roof of the buil
22、ding,through which the audience can get a close look at the sun.At present,three theatres,two observatories(天文台)and a sun exhibition hall are open to the public.A solar system exhibition hall and a galaxy exhibition hall will open next year.1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
23、A.An amazing trip to space. B.The new Beijing Planetarium.C.20 students special experience. D.Travelling in space with Yang Liwei.2.Which part of the planetarium is the largest is the world?A.The space theatre. B.The vacuum telescope.C.The three-dimensional theatre. D.The Jurassic period exhibition.
24、3.What did Yang Liwei mean by saying that?A.others can now get a good impression of an astronauts experience.B.in actual space,something affects ones eyes,so you cant see anything.C.modern technology can really do wonders.D.you can get an even better view of prehistoric sea in the theatre.4.Why did
25、some of the students want to pay another visit to the planetarium?Because they felt that.A.the place is so wonderful that its worth a second tripB.more exhibition halls to open next year would bring much more pleasureC.missing the vacuum telescope was a big pityD.the time seemed too short to underst
26、and everything5.Which of the following is wrong?A.In the space theatre,visitors can see what space is like.B.The filmLife Origins shown in the planetarium makes you feel as if you are really there.C.Visitors can take a close look at the sun in the 3D theatre.D.A solar system exhibition hall is still
27、 to open.4,Hiking is not only one of the best forms of physical exercise,but it is also one of the best forms of mental relaxation.It is good for all ages and especially good as a family and group activity.Since there are so many different kinds of hiking,it is not possible to give any general rules
28、 to follow.Short and frequent hikes,needing no planning or special equipment,are enjoyed by most people.Keep in shape by walking at a fast pace for at least 15 minutes every day.Climbing stairs instead of using a lift and running not too far are also good ways of keeping in shape.On any hike nothing
29、 is more important than good,comfortable shoes.The things you take might include matches in a waterproof box,a knife,compass,map,first aid items and flashlight.Cameras may be taken,but dont load with too much.On longer hikes keep a comfortable,steady pace and take rest stops often.Drink only safe wa
30、ter.If in doubt,boil the water.Dont go along the busy roads.When you have to use a road,keep as far over on the left as possible.Leave word at home or some other place as to where you are going and when you plan to return.On almost any hike,a map is a good idea.If going into a strange place,a detail
31、ed map is most helpful.Take along a field guide on flowers,birds rocks,or other subjects depending upon your interests.This can add greatly to the enjoyment and educational value of your hike.1.The author feels that the most essential thing on a hike is.A.a new map B.a set of outdoor toolsC.a pair o
32、f good shoes D.only safe water2.Generally speaking,hiking is.A.a relaxing form of exercise B.a dangerous activity for older peopleC.not as popular as it was once D.a good way of keeping in shape3.The author mostly talks about.A.general rules for hiking in mountainous areasB.steps to be taken against dangerous animalsC.general things that should be paid attention to in hikingD.all the things needed in hiking4.The author suggests.A.l
