【高考試卷】2022年高考英語甲卷試題

1、2022年高考英語甲卷試題第二都分閩讀理解 (共兩節(jié).滿分40分)ATheatres and EntertainmentSt Davids HallSt Davids Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiffs entertainment centre. With an impressive 2,000-seat concert hall, St Davids Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardi

2、ff. It presents live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AHwww.stdavidshallcardiff.co.ukThe Glee ClubEvery weekend this is Wales premier comedy club where having a great time is the order for both audiences

3、and comedy stars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasnt been on the stage here. If you are looking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here.Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 SBZwww.glee.co.uk/cardiffSherman CymruSherman Cymrus theatre in the Cath

4、ays area of Cardiff reopened in February 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family sho

5、ws and music from Wales and the rest of the world.Senghennydd Road, Cardiff CF24 4YEwww.shermancymru. co.ukNew TheatreThe New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and childrens shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick of the UKs to

6、uring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiffs oldest surviving traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as part of your stay in the city.Park Place, CardiffCF10 3LNwww.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.C. At Sherman Cymru. D.A

7、t St Davids Hall.22. What can people do at the Glee Club?A. Watch musicals. B. Enjoy comedies.C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiffs oldest surviving theatre?A. www.newthetrecardiff.co.uk B. www.shermancymru.co.ukC. www.glee co.uk/cardiff D

8、. www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uikBGoffins cockatoos, a kind of small parrot native to Australia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not known to use tools in the wild, the birds have proved skillful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a rece

9、nt experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys” to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut. In humans, babies can put a round shape

10、 in a round hole from around one year of age, but it will be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical (對稱的) shape. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an allocentric frame of reference In the

11、 experiment, Goffins cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys in similar tests. This indicates that Goffins cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference

12、 when moving objects in space, similar to two-year old babies.The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues(線索), or also use a sense of touch in making their shape selections.24. How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box

13、in the experiment?A. By following instructions. B. By using a tool.C. By turning the box around. D. By removing the lid.25. Which task can human one-year-olds most likely complete according to the text? A. Using a key to unlock a door. B. Telling parrots from other birds.C. Putting a ball into a rou

14、nd hole. D. Grouping toys of different shapes.26. What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos?A. How far they are able to see. B. How they track moving objects.C. Whether they are smarter than monkeys. D. Whether they use a sense of touch in the test27. Which can be a suitable t

15、itle for the text?A. Cockatoos: Quick Error Checkers B. Cockatoos: Independent LearnersC. Cockatoos: Clever Signal-Readers D. Cockat0os: Skilful Shape-SortersCAs Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she found herself greeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins(企鵝) longing to say hello. These gentle,

16、 lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now, 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career (職業(yè)) as a professional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired

17、 from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decided it was time to take the plunge.After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually getting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could g

18、et last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. I just decided I wanted to go, she says .I had no idea about what ld find there and I wasnt nervous, I just wanted to do it. And I wanted to do it alone

19、 as I always prefer it that way.In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers shed never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the whole experience was amazing, Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has, Ginni

20、 says. I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was making underwater.The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one

21、 of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.28. Which of the following best explains take the plunge underlined in paragraph2? A. Try challenging things. B. Take a degree.C. Bring back lost memories. D. Stick to a promise.29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?A. Lovely penguins. B.

22、Beautiful scenery.C. A discount fare. D.A friends invitation.30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?A. It could be a home for her. B. It should be easily accessible.C. It should be well preserved. D. It needs to be fully introduced.31. What is the text mainly about?A. A childho

23、od dream. B. An unforgettable experience,C. Sailing around the world. D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.DSometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were sort of there-br

24、oad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 10s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor After our third run Andrew shut do

25、wn the engine, and we went out separate ways -he for a lunch break. I to explore the city.“Ill miss these old boats, he said as we partedHow do you mean? I asked.Oh, theyre replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but theyre not so elegant, and theyre not fun to pilot. But thats progre

26、ss, I guess.Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口號). and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the citys official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest build

27、ings. Sydney is confused about itself, she said. We cant seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. Is a conflict that we arent getting any better at resolving(解決).On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I

28、 met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. Many people say that we lack culture in this country, he told me. What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more sill. Weve got a foundation

29、 built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. Its a pretty hard combination to beat.He is right, but I cant help wishing they would keep those old ferries.32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. Sydneys striking architecture. B. The cultural diversity of Sydney

30、.C. The key to Sydneys development. D. Sydneys tourist attractions in the 1960s. 33. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?A. He goes to work by boat. B. He looks forward to a new life.C. He pilot catamarans well. D. He is attached to the old ferries.34. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydne

31、y?A. It is losing its traditions. B. It should speed up its progress.C. It should expand its population D. It is becoming more international.35. Which statement will the author probably agree with?A. A city can be young and old at the same time.B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.C.

32、Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.七選五Important Things to Know When Dining OutCultural dining etiquette (禮節(jié)) might surprise you with some of its important rules. 36 . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an

33、 enjoyable meal with friends or family - no matter where you are in the world.Chopstick RulesThe way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of y

34、ou. 37 .Hands or Utensils(餐具)In India and the Middle East, its considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 38 , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand gen

35、erally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.Making Requests39 . ln Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you dont like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.Some of these cultural dining etiquett

36、e rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 40 . the more comfortable youll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.A. The more friends you make in your lifeimeB. The more time you spend in any given countryC. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat

37、with utensilsD. Dont get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant E. Its a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a mealYou can t

38、ell a lot about a man by how he treats his dogs.For many years, I enjoyed living with my dogs, Tilly and Chance. Their 41 was nearly enough to keep my loneliness at bay. Nearly, last year, I started dating, but with 42 . When I first dated Steve, I 43 he had d dog, Molly, and a cat, Flora. While I w

39、as 44 that he was an animal lover, I 45 that three dogs were perhaps too many, and my dogs might attack 46 , the cat.The next week we 47 our dogs together. It was a hot day. When we paused to catch our 48 , Steve got down on one knee. Was he proposing(求婚)? I liked him too, but so 49 ? He poured wate

40、r from a bottle into his hand and offered it to my dogs. 50 , I began to fall for him.We 51 to date, though neither of us brought up the future. And then in late November, Tilly had an operation on her 52 . I took the dogs out four times a day, and I worried that Tilly 53 climbing the stairs could r

41、eopen the wound. Then Steve 54 his house. All worked 55 . The three dogs formed a pack that, with coaching. 56 Floras space; Steve and I formed a good team 57 for Tilly. We made good housemates. A year later, much to my 58 , this man produced a little box with a ring and proposed to me. He did not k

42、neel(跪) down, nor did I 59 him to. Thats only for giving 60 to the dogs that brought us together.41. A. ownership B. membership C. companionship D. leadership42. A. reservations B. expectations C. confidence D.prejudice43. A. feared B. doubted C. hoped D. learned44. A. unsatisfied B. amused C. terri

43、fied D. thrilled45. A. predicted B. worried C. regretted D. insisted46. A. Flora B. Chance C. Molly D. Tilly47. A. tied B. walked C. bathed D. fed48. A. breath B. balance C. attention D. imagination49. A. calm B. sure C. soon D. real50. A. By the way B. In that case C. By all means D. In that moment

44、51. A. continued B.decided C.intended D.pretended52. A.eye B.tail C.ear D.leg53. A.secretly B.constantly C.eventually D.unwillingly 54. A.left B.sold C.suggested D.searched 55. A.late B.hard C.fine D.free 56. A.emptied B.respected C.occupied D.discovered 57. A.looking B.caring C.waiting D.calling 58

45、. A.delight B.credit C.interest D.disadvantage 59. A.beg B.trust C.need D.aid 60. A.toys B.awards C.food D.water第二節(jié)閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。A visually-challenged man from Beijing recently hiked(徒步) 40 days to Xian, as a first step 61 (jouney) the Belt and Road route (路線) by foot.On the 1,100-kilometer journey, the man Cao Shengkang, 62 lost his eyesight at the age of eight in a car accident, crossed 40 cities and co