届高考英语临考冲刺卷二.docx

1、届高考英语临考冲刺卷二2019届高考英语临考冲刺卷二1、Hiking in Banff and Lake Louise The cure for boredom is to surprise yourself with outdoor activities. The hiking in Banff and Lake Louise is among the most scenic and inspiring in the world. Ranging from walks and easy hikes to kind of adventurous ones, hiking in Banff an

2、d Lake Louise is your chance to step outside of your normal and into a truly magical world. 1. Hiking to Lakes and Waterfalls The lakes of Banff National Park have been drawing visitors from all over the world for more than one hundred years, so dip your toes into the icy water, take a look around,

3、and enjoy the silence. Youll feel like youve been frozen in time. 2.Guided Hiking One of the best ways to experience the mountains is with the help of a friendly guide. Joining a guided hike will not only give you access to incredible scenery, but it will give you a much deeper appreciation of your

4、surroundings. Is that a goat or a sheep? Theyll have the answer. 3.Winter Hiking There are many opportunities for hiking during the winter months. Its worth the effort to put on some extra layers and set off for outside adventure into the freezing mountain air and snow. 4.Hiking for Families A first

5、 trip to the mountains will be a magical experience, but finding the right and safe adventure is key to a great day. Banff and Lake Louise offer a number of hikes and walks for all abilities, where hiking with your little one doesnt mean sacrificing(牺牲) on scenery.Click here for further information

6、or download our app to keep current!1.Which should people choose to get a better knowledge of where they hike?A.Guided Hiking.B.Winter Hiking.C.Hiking for Families.D.Hiking to Lakes and Waterfalls.2.In what way is Hiking for Families different from others?A.It provides childcare services.B.It requir

7、es rich hiking experience.C.It is specially fit for beginners.D.It is danger free for all hiking levels.3.From which is the text likely to be taken?A.A travel brochure.B.A local newspaper.C.A specific website.D.A sports magazine.2Themeaningofsilencevariesamongculturalgroups.Silencesmaybethoughtful,o

8、rtheymaybeemptywhenapersonhasnothingtosay.Asilenceinaconversationmayalsoshow stubbornness,uneasiness,orworry.Silencemaybeviewedbysomeculturalgroupsasextremelyuncomfortable;thereforeattemptsmaybemadetofillevery gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as n

9、ecessary for understanding a persons needs.ManyNativeAmericansvaluesilenceandfeelitisabasicpartofcommunicatingamongpeople,justassometraditionalChineseandThaipersonsdo.Therefore,whenapersonfrom oneoftheseculturesisspeakingandsuddenlystops,whatmaybeimpliedisthattheperson wants the listener to consider

10、 what has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish pers

11、ons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silen

12、ce as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construc

13、tion of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.1.What does the author say about sil

14、ence in conversations?A.It implies anger. B.It promotes friendship. C.It is culture-specific. D.It is content-based.2.Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?A.The Chinese. B.The French. C.The Mexicans. D.The Russians.3.What does the author advise nurses to d

15、o about silence?A.Let it continue as the patient pleases. B.Break it while treating patients.C.Evaluate its harm to patients. D.Make use of its healing effects.4.What may be the best title for the text?A.Sound and Silence B.What It Means to Be SilentC.Silence to Native Americans D.Speech Is Silver;

16、Silence Is Gold3、In many ways, Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle is a typical senior living community. It is home to about 400 elderly people and provides them with different types of assistance. However, it is also the Inter-generational Learning Center-a preschool where children and seniors

17、have the chance to bond（结成友好的关系）.Established in 1991, the ILCs purpose is to allow kids to learn about acceptance while also being nurtured. It also aims to help seniors develop a greater sense of self-worth and strengthen social interactions. Babies to prekindergarten-aged children are placed into

18、six different classes at the ILC The kids attend art and music classes, as well as story time and exercise time with the seniors. Marie Hoover, ILC director, said that interacting with the seniors has proven beneficial for the young ones, making them more open-minded.“For the ILC children, interacti

19、ng with the residents is simply part of their day-to-day life here and the way aging is normalized , which may be the most important benefit they receive ,” Hoover said. “ Ive had parents call me years after their children have graduated from our program to let me know about some incidents when thei

20、r child was the first to warmly greet someone who happened to be in a wheelchair.”As for the seniors, theyre delighted by the companionship the children provide. The children bring so much energy and joy to our residents. Many of residents are widows or widowers and can become lonely. Their adult ch

21、ildren may still be working, so they may not get to see them as often as they would like. Having the children stay with the old makes our residents feel they are still part of a community. The young and the old connect and learn from one another at this unique facility.1ILC is intended to _.Abuild a

22、 typical senior living community Btake good care of the childrenCbenefit both the children and the seniors Drid the seniors of loneliness2From what Hoover said in Para. 3, we can learn that the ILC children _.Akeep in touch with the seniors even if they have left ILCBcome to realize that aging is a

23、normal part of lifeCtake different attitudes to the elderly after graduationDthink it easy to interact with the elderly residents in ILC3The last paragraph mainly tells us _.Athe benefits the seniors receive Bthe situation of the seniorsCchildrens company Dthe interaction between the children and th

24、e seniors4The underlined words in the last paragraph may refer to _.Aa special building Ba typical familyCa typical teaching program Da special learning center4、 Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to ponder(思考) the answer to the big question, “What is the meaning of life

25、?” Its one of those enormous questions that are soimportantphilosophically(哲理地) and practically in terms of how we live our livesand yet we never stop to really think about the answer. If you might be able to get your response in less than a minute, the wisdom-to-effort rate for this exercise could

26、not be more advantageous. I tend to ponder such things as the creator of the Wisdom Project, a collection of writings about the wisdom in everyday life experiences. The reason I ask this question year after year is that my answer changes over time, which I find interesting and meaningful. There is n

27、o only correct answer, I believeonly answers that are right for you at any given time. My favorite answer, though, is the Zen-like circular reasoning attributed to writer Robert Byrne, who put it, The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Some people have concluded that lifers meaning is subjective.

28、 There is not one big universal meaning for all,” author Anais Nin wrote in her diary. There is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person. Taking a few moments to record your response to the question What is

29、 the meaning of life? is the kind of simple exercise that effectively adds meaning to your life. And then I suggest answering it every year. Looking back at how your thinking has evolved and been influenced by experience tells you something more about yourself. Cumulatively (累积地), it gets you closer

30、 to a deeper self-understanding. Whatever small step you take toward finding the meaning of life is a step toward a more meaningful and longer life.1.Why does the author ask the question every year?A.To get the response in less than a minute.B.To get the correct answer to the meaning of life.C.To fi

31、nd different answers interesting and meaningful.D.To leam the wisdom in everyday life experiences by himself.2.What have the examples of Robert Byrne and Anais Nin proved?A.Our life should be a life of purpose.B.The answer of the two persons is the best one.C.Everyone has his or her own answer at an

32、y given time.D.Lifes meaning is philosophically and practically important.3.What does the author suggest people do about adding meaning to your life?A.Try asking others about what their opinions are.B.Understand yourself more by answering it every year.C.looking back at your life influences your meaning of life.D.Write down t