高考英语试题

From their_______on the top of the TV Tower, visitors can have a better view of the city.

A. stage　　　　B. position　　　　C. condition　　　　D. situation

In his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great wordsmith （语言大师）and playwright （剧作家）.But he was not the only great master of dramatic writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.
While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered China’s greatest playwright and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.
Tang was born in 1550 in Linchuan, Jiangxi province, and pursued a low-key career as an official until, in 1598 and aged 49, he retired to focus on writing. Unlike Shakespeare’s large body of plays, poems and sonnets （十四行诗），Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin （《紫钗记》），Peony Pavilion （《牡丹亭》），A Dream under the Southern Bough （《南柯记》，and Dream of Handan（《邯郸记》. The Peony Pavilion is considered Tang’s masterpiece. The latter three are constructed around a dream narrative, a device through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political restrictions of that time.
Tang lived toward the end of the Ming Dynasty（1368—1644）and the popularity of his works had a good reason. Similar to Shakespeare, his success rode the wave of a renaissance （复兴）in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare’s England, Tang’s works became hugely popular in China too. During Tang’s China, the way, in which playlets were enjoyed and performed, changed. Kunqu opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southern China to the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang’s works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu opera, and his playlets are considered classics of kunqu opera.
While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such as the humanity of their drama, their iconic and heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.
【1】How is the text developed?
A. By analyzing data. B. By giving examples.
C. By providing arguments. D. By making comparisons.
【2】What’s the most outstanding feature of Tang’s works according to Paragraph 3 ?
A. They are love stories based on real events.
B. They reflect political environment at that time.
C. They focus on discovering human emotions.
D. They are mainly about dreams of females.
【3】What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Led to. B. Called up.
C. Set off. D. Benefited from.
【4】What’s the best title for the text?
A. Tang Xianzu—The Shakespeare of China
B. Kunqu Opera——A Symbol of Chinese Culture
C. Tang Xianzu and His Work——The Peony Pavilion
D. Shakespeare and His Influence on Chinese Theater

Facial recognition technology is working well at tourist attractions around China, the time people spend standing in lines at entries or security check.
A. to reduce B. reduced
C. having reduced D. reducing

Just as John Lubbock said, we may sit in a library and yet be in all quarters of the earth. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.
Stuttgart City Library
Despite a classic white-on-white color, Stuttgart City Library is one of the most visually appealing modern libraries. The amazing modem and simple look is the product of the Korean architect Yi Eun-young. The German library opened in 2011, and cost nearly 80 million euros to construct.
Kanazawa Umimirai Library
Architects from the Coelacanth K&H Architects studio designed the Kanazawa Umimirai Library lo create the best reading environment. Healed floors, an outpouring of natural light, and other features were specifically included lo achieve this goal. The wall, which consists of thousands of tiny openings, allows natural lighting into the building, improving the overall feel of the space. This Japanese library was opened in 2011, and reflects the appearance of many modem and simple spaces.
Library of Congress
In 1800, Congress set up the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.. Fifteen years later, Thomas Jefferson offered his personal library to replace books that were lost when the British set the building on fire in 1814. His books, which took nearly 50 years to collect, varied from texts on science, literature and philosophy, to books in a variety of foreign languages. These days, the Library of Congress offers more than 155 million items and the largest rare book collection in North America.
State Library of Victoria
The Slate Library of Victoria, located in Melbourne, Australia, is one of the largest exhibiting libraries in the world. Though it opened in 1856, major repairs took place between 1990 and 2004. The La Trobe Reading Room is one of the library’s main attractions due to its visually amazing architecture. The lawn at the library’s front attracts hundreds of city folk each day, who gather for lunch or to enjoy the statues there. The library currently contains over two million books, as well as armor (盔甲) of Ned Kelly, a folk hero against the ruling class.
【1】Which library has the longest history?
A. Stuttgart City Library. B. Kanazawa Umimirai Library.
C. Library of Congress. D. State Library of Victoria.
【2】What’s special about Stale Library of Victoria?
A. It has great architecture.
B. It has a folk hero’s statue in it.
C. It is the world’s largest exhibiting library.
D. It serves as a meeting place for the citizens.
【3】What does the first two libraries have in common?
A. They are constructed in the modem style.
B. They cost a large amount of money.
C. They are designed by Korean architects.
D. They feature providing readers with natural light.

Summer is time for family fun and the creation of lifelong memories. Do not miss out on the opportunity to have an unforgettable vacation when booking activities, hotels, and more in these fantastic cities.
San Antonio, TX
Whether you are looking for a historic look into this fantastic city, or seeking to spend the day getting some sun at one of the theme parks in the area, there’s something for everyone. San Antonio is home to Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Aquarium(水族馆), and other fun, family-friendly attractions. For a more historic look into the city, go on the San Antonio Grand Tour, the Alamo Trolley Tour, or book the San Antonio Explorer Pass.
Mackinac Island, MI
For an adventure, Mackinac Island is the destination of choice. Sitting on Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is inviting, with the Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet and Self-Guided Tour or a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour. If your attention is on a family vacation, admission to the Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory or a water adventure with Great Turtle Kayak Tours is a great addition.
Orlando, FL
It wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Orlando. For those who want to visit some of the hottest theme parks of all time, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Sea World Orlando, and Universal Orlando Resort. If you would rather skip the amusement parks and experience the more natural side of Orlando, there are options such as deep sea fishing in Gulf of Mexico and Orlando Zipline Tours at Florida EcoSafaris!
【1】What can you enjoy in San Antonio?
A. Play in the hottest theme parks of all time. B. Visit a butterfly conservatory.
C. Go deep sea fishing in a gulf. D. Have a taste of the city’s history.
【2】Where should you go if you want to explore nature in Orlando?
A. Florida EcoSafaris.
B. Sea World Orlando.
C. Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
D. Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory.
【3】What do the three places have in common?
A. They are famous for an adventure. B. They are fit for summer holidays.
C. They lie in the same state. D. They all have a theme park.

(2017·江苏高考)In 1963 the UN set up the World Food Programme, one of ________ purposes is to relieve worldwide starvation.

(2019·河南省巩义市高中毕业班模拟)To ease the worldwide communication among nations, we should create ________ common language and provide courses of it.

It was 1972，and I was in second grade.In the classroom the teacher，Ms.Boyette，was ____ aloud to us from Island of the Blue Dolphins.And we had just come to a part of the book where the main ____ was training a wild dog.I was listening，caught up in the ____ of all.
Not far away from me，there seated a boy who always frightened or ____ others，so I was ___ of this boy.While Ms.Boyette was reading，I looked over at him，for he was someone I was in the ____ of keeping an eye on.I ____ that he was listening too，that he was engaged by the ____ ，that he was leaning forward in his seat and listening with all his heart.I ____ at him，open-mouthed.I was ____ with a sudden knowledge that this boy was in fact just ____ me.He was a kid who liked a story.The boy must ____ my eyes on him，because he turned.Then something ____ happened.He smiled at me. ___ ，I smiled back，unafraid.We were two ____ smiling at each other.
Why have I never forgotten this ____ moment? Why do I still ____ every detail of it? I think it’s because that moment illustrates so beautifully the _____of reading out loud.
It shows us into a safe room，where everyone involved，the reader and the listener，can have that chance to ____ each other.We humans long not just for the story，not just for the flow of language，but for the ____ that comes when words are read aloud.
【1】A. shouting B. singing C. talking D. reading
【2】A. author B. character C. reader D. listener
【3】A. wonder B. silence C. warmth D. comfort
【4】A. greeted B. touched C. hurt D. refused
【5】A. aware B. terrified C. bored D. guilty
【6】A. habit B. form C. effort D. hope
【7】A. predicted B. imagined C. promised D. noticed
【8】A. speech B. story C. journey D. diary
【9】A. pointed B. nodded C. stared D. waved
【10】A. struck B. mixed C. cheated D. confused
【11】A. behind B. beyond C. around D. like
【12】A. ignore B. feel C. meet D. observe
【13】A. useful B. natural C. serious D. amazing
【14】A. Then B. Again C. Instead D. Besides
【15】A. strangers B. kids C. teachers D. enemies
【16】A. funny B. busy C. lucky D. small
【17】A. seek B. organize C. recall D. trust
【18】A. power B. courage C. amusement D. ability
【19】A. cheer B. see C. miss D. mention
【20】A. challenge B. knowledge C. choice D. connection

In Beijing, more than 21,100 people ________ to donate their bodies by the end of 2017, as the city promoted a body donation campaign from 1999.
A. have applied B. had applied
C. would have applied D. applied