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1、題組一(2017年高考真題)Passage1(2017·全國(guó)新課標(biāo)卷I，A) Pacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building

2、 3 right next to the Laser Dome.Hungry? Our exhibits will feed your mind, but what about your body? Our café offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The café is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour Pacific Science Cent

3、er closes.Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongs during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID required.Support Pacific Sc

4、ience Center Since 1962, Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(熱情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events

5、 all over Washington State. Its an amazing accomplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. Visit to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21. Where can you buy a souvenir at

6、Pacific Science Center?A. In Building 1.B. In Building 3.KS5UKS5UC. At the Laser Dome.D. At the Denny Way entrance.22. What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A. Train science teachers.B. Distribute science books.C. Inspire scientific research.D. Take science to the classroom.23. What is the

7、 purpose of the last part of the text?A. To encourage donations.B. To advertise coming events.C. To introduce special exhibits.D. To tell about the Centers history.Passage2(2017·全國(guó)新課標(biāo)卷II，A ) In the coming months, we are bringing together artists from all over the globe, to enjoy speaking Shakes

8、peares plays in their own language, in our globe, within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. please come and join us.National Theatre Of China Beijing|ChineseThis great occasion(盛會(huì)) will be the national Theatre of Chinas first visit to the UK. The companys productions show the new face of 21st c

9、entury Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeares Richard III will be directed by the Nationals Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying.Date &Time: Saturday 28 April,2.30pm&Sunday 29 April,1.30pm&6.30pmMarjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi |Georgian One of the most famous theatres in Georgia, th

10、e Marjanishvili, founded in 1928,appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed（指導(dǎo)）by the companys Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.Date & Time : Friday 18May,2.30pm&Saturday 19May,7.30pmDeafinitely Theatre London | British Sign Lan

11、guage （BSL）By translating the rich and humourous text of Loves Labours Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeares comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.Date&Time

12、: Tueaday 22 May,2.30pm&Wednesday 23 May,7.30pmHabima National Theatre Tel Aviv| HebrewThe Habima is the centre of Hebrew-language theatre worldwide, Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s,Since 1958,they have been recognized as

13、the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.Date &Time: Monday 28May,7.30&Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm21.which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?A. Richard . B. Lovers Labours Lost.C.As You Like It. D

14、. The merchant of Venice.22.What is special about Deafinnitely Theatre?A. It has two groups of actors. B. It is the leading theatre in London.C. It performs plays in BSL. D. It is good at producing comedies.23.When can you see a play in Hebrew?A. On Saturday 28Apil. B. On Sunday 29 April.C. On Tuesd

15、ay 22 May. D. On Tuesday 29 May.Passage3(2017·全國(guó)新課標(biāo)卷III，A) San Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pou

16、rs of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in tickets price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon request.Duration(時(shí)長(zhǎng)): 2 hoursPrice: $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stKS5UKS5UKS5UThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francis

17、cos most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Duration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31st Join us for a ride through the histor

18、ical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服裝) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco. Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Price: Available upon requestHoliday Lights Tour Running: Dec

19、ember 6th through December 23nd This attractive tour takes you to some of San Franciss most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations r

20、equired.21. Which of the tours is available in March?A. San Francisco Winery Tour.B. Back to the Fifties Tour.C. Spooky Hallowen Tour.D. Holiday Lights Tour.22. What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A. Go to Treasure Island.B. Enjoy the holiday scenes.C. Have free ice cream.D. Visit the

21、Presidio district.23. What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A. Take some drinks.B. Set off early in the morning.C. Wear warm clothes.D. Make reservations in advance.Passage4(2017·天津卷，A) Suppose youre in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you

22、send an email that could get you in trouble.Realisation will probably set in seconds after youve clicked send. You freeze in horror and burn with shame.What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.Clicking send too soonDont waste your time trying to find out if the receiver h

23、as read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief title explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.Writing the wrong timeThe sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologising for your mistake. Keep the

24、 tone measured: dont handle it too lightly, as people can be offended, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).Clicking reply all unintentionallyYou accidentally reveal(透露)to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer

25、 at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday youd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when everyone starts hitting reply all to join in a long and unpleasant conversati

26、on. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.Sending an offensive message to its subjectThe most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the pers

27、on youre discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensiblysee it as an opportunity to clear up any difficulties you may have with this person.36. After realising an email accident, you are likely to feel _. A. curious B.

28、 tired C. awful D. funny 37. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to _.A. apologise in a serious mannerB. tell the receiver to ignore the errorC. learn to write the name correctlyD. send a short notice to everyone38. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started

29、 by your reply all email?A. Try offering other choices.B. Avoid further involvement.C. Meet other staff members.D. Make a light-hearted apology.39. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email?A. By promising not to offend the receiver again.B. By seeking support from the receiv

30、ers friends.C. By asking the receiver to control his anger.D. By talking to the receiver face to face.40. What is the passage mainly about?A. Defining email errors.B. Reducing email mistakes.C. Handling email accidents.D. Improving email writing. 題組二(2016年高考真題)Passage 1(2016·天津，A)A Language Pro

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32、ce in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas speaking, listening, reading and writing.Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).Course TypeDaysNumber of Lesson

33、s Course TimetableStandard CourseMonFri20 lessons9:0012:30Intensive CourseMonFri20 lessons9:0012:3010 lessons13:0014:30EvaluationStudents are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if

34、 this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.Arrivals and TransferOur programme offers the full package students are taken good ca

35、re of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the students full flight details at least 4 weeks in advance. Meals/Allergies(過(guò)敏)/Special Dietary RequirementsStudents are provided with breakfast,

36、 dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch(which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Dependi

37、ng on the type of allergies and/or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.36. How does Intensive Course differ from Standard Course? A. It is less effective.B. It focuses on speaking. C. It includes extra lessons.D. It gives you confidence.37. When can a student

38、 attend Standard Course? A. 13:0014:30 Monday.B. 9:0012:30 Tuesday.C. 13:0014:30 Friday.D. 9:0012:30 Saturday.38. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _. A. take a language testB. have an online interview C. prepare learning materialsD. report their language levels39. With the f

39、ull package, the programme organizer is supposed to_. A. inform students of their full flight details B. look after students throughout the programme C. offer students free sightseeing trips D. collect students luggage in advance40. Which of the following may require an extra payment?A. Cooked dinne

40、r. B. Mealtime dessert.C. Packed lunch. D. Special diet.Passage 2 (2016·新課標(biāo)全國(guó)卷III，A) MusicOpera at Music Hall：1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 2412742. .Chamber

41、 Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 7231182 for more information. .Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 3813300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and

42、 in summer at Riverbend. /home.asp.College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校園) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known Lasalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic

43、 Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 5564183. /events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295

44、Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone:2326220. http:/.21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera? A. 2412742. B. 7231182. C. 3813300. D. 2326220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orc

45、hestra? A. February. B. May.C. August. D. November. 23. Where can student go for free performances with their I.D. cards?A. Music Hall.B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater.D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A. It has seats in the ope

46、n air.B. It gives shows all year round. C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.Passage 3(2016江蘇，A)Day School ProgramSecondary students across Toronto District School Board(TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable. Students w

47、ill remain on the roll at their day school.The on-line classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment. The courses and on-line classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education.These on-line courses: are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers; are part of the TDS

48、B students timetable; and, appear on the students report upon completion.Benefits of e-LearningInclude: access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school; using technology to provide students with current information: and, assistance to solve timetable conflicts.Is e-Learning for

49、 You?Students who are successful in an on-line course are usually: able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities; capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner; and, able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with internet access.Students need to sp

50、end at least as much time with their on-line course work as they would in a face-to-face classroom course.56. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that _.A. they are given by best TDSB teachersB. they are not on the day school timetableC. they are not included on students repo

51、rtsD. they are an addition to TDSB courses57. What do students need to do before completing e-Learning courses?A. To learn information technology on-line.B. To do their assignments independently.C. To update their mobile devices regularly.D. To talk face to face with their teachers.Passage 4(2016新課標(biāo)

52、全國(guó)卷I，A) You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams(18601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Ad

53、dams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社區(qū)) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson(19071964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the env

54、ironmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor(1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford

55、 Law School, in 1952, he could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(參議員) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks(19132005)O

56、n December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. The only tired I was, was

57、tired of giving in, said Parks.21. What is Jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her social work.B. Her teaching skills.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.22. What was the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience