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1、届高考英语临考冲刺卷七2019届高考英语临考冲刺卷七1、Childrens Research CenterThe CenterSince the Childrens Research Center(CRC) opened in 1982, over 15,000 babies, children, and parents from diverse backgrounds have volunteered to participate in our research. Within the CRC, there are eleven labs conducting research on chi

2、ld development. Our research examines a broad range of topics, including the development of language, parent-child relationships and cultural influences on development. Research projects are supported primarily through federal assistance and private donations.In addition, the CRC provides training f

3、or approximately 150 college students per year. Their close work with the staff on specific research projects prepares them to achieve advanced degrees and professional jobs working with children. ParticipationChildren typically enjoy participating in our research and parents report the experience t

4、o be interesting and informative. Many agree lo participate in more than one study and often recommend the CRC to their friends or neighbors.We are looking for voluntary participation of children from birth to 15 years of age at present. If you are interested in having your child participate in one

5、of our studies or have any questions, you can call us, email us or fill in our online form.The LibraryThe Makes Library, named for a late professor of our center, lies on the first floor of the CRC. Supported entirely by private donors(捐赠者），it provides up-to-date newspapers and magazines and some bo

6、oks in developmental psychology for people at the CRC. The center decided to build it as a meeting place originally. Now staff seminars are held in the library, and it is also the place of the developmental areals seminar and conference in which speakers from across the country present their researc

7、h.Please Feel Free To Contact Us For VolunteeringPhone： (512) 471 -6261Email ：crc utexas. eduFacehook ： utchildrensresearchcenterAddress： 108 E. Dean Keeton Street1.What do we know about the center?A.Researchers work for it voluntarily.B.Its supported entirely by private donations,C.It mainly studie

8、s childrens language development.D.It provides useful experience for college students.2.Why was the library built?A. In memory of a professor. B. To hold related meetings.C. To offer learning materials. D. To attract more volunteers.3.Who are wanted by the center now?A. Private donors. B. College gr

9、aduates.C. Parents from diverse backgroundsD. Volunteers from 015 years of age.2、 Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincentvan Gogh has become a model. From grow

10、ing up in Holland and working as a pastor（牧师）, moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection of artwork, this site takes an in-depth look atVan Goghs life , his work and the influence he has had on our culture. Van Gogh had many influences on his life including his family and friends, oth

11、er artists such as Edgar Degas, and his health. To see how each of these affected his life please visit the Important Figures,Artistic Influencesand Health sections. For information about how Van Goghs art has influenced our society today, view the Impact on Art, Cultural References, or News section

12、. If you are interested in adding more Van Gogh to your life, the Van Gogh Gallery has plenty to offer. Download Van Gogh images of some of his most famous paintings as wallpaper for your computer,shop for Van Gogh posters or prints, or check out some of the additional resources available including

13、links to Van Gogh museums and shows. There are evenlesson plansfrom multidiscipline areas for those interested in educating others about Van Goghs art and life. Van Gogh has influenced generations of young artists worldwide since his time. Today we can see his influence inpainting, inpoetryand in vi

14、deo. We are happy to display new examples of art that were influenced by Van Gogh in our Van Gogh Community Art section.Tragically, Van Gogh died not knowing the praise his art would receive. He will be forever known as one of the greatest artists of the modern era. Through this website, the Van Gog

15、h Gallery aims to share his life and heritage with the world.21.Whats the function of the Van Gogh Gallery?A.To collect the artworks of Van Gogh.B.To recall peoples memory of Van Gogh.C.To collect experts opinions on Van Gogh.D.To provide information about the artists life and work.22.What informati

16、on can you get at the Cultural References?A.How he began his career as a pastor.B.How those around Van Gogh affected his life.C.How he influenced his family and his friends.D.How Van Gogh has influenced todays society.23.What can we infer about Van Gogh from the passage?A.His artworks werent well re

17、ceived during his lifetime.B.He once worked as a model for painters to make a living.C.His paintings were widely used as wallpapers for computers.D.People widely appreciated his artworks during his lifetime.24.What would be the best title for the passage?A.learn about Van Goghs lifeB.welcome to the

18、Van Gogh GalleryC.Van Goghs information on younger artists.D.Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks.3、 The use of 3-D imaging is a big cultural change for clothing makers. For years, designers created images on paper and a design got approved, and then images went to a factory that create

19、d prototypes (样品). Designers and developers made changes and sent prototypes back and forth. Once a final version was approved, it was sent to the factory to be copied for mass production. From start to finish, the process could take as long as a year. Now, some companies use software programs that

20、can email 3-D images of clothing with measurements immediately to factories. The goal is to reduce to six months or less the time it takes to get new products to stores. For clothing manufacturers and stores, this change means design decisions can happen closer lo when new fashions arrive at stores.

21、 Currently, the 3-D technology is only used in just two percent of overall suppliers, says Spencer Fung, CEO of Li & Fung. But he believes that will change as stores realize that reducing design time and prototypessaves money. You can create an entire collection of clothes before actually making one

22、 real product, noted Whitney Cathcart, CEO of the Cathcart Technologies. She said, This reduces waste, it reduces time and it allows decision-making in real time, so the entire process becomes more efficient. Nicki Rector lives in Northern California. Last year, she bought a pair ot Betabrands boots

23、 based on the 3-D image. It looked real, said Rector. She did not worry about buying from a digital image, she said, because in online purchases, you couldn, l really know whether you bought the right product until you put it on your feet. Betabrand has sold 40,000 pairs of shoes, priced from $ 128

24、to $ 168 over the past year, all from digital images. The company says it plans to add 15 to 20 more projects this year. Few companies are yet selling directlyto buyersoff digital images like Betabrand. They are showing the images to store buyers or factories instead. However, it is believed that co

25、mpanies and store owners who welcome this technology are going to be “the winners of the future”.1.Whats the advantage of the use of 3-D imaging technology in clothing business?A.lts time-saving.B.It helps cut prices.C.lt offers more creative designs.D.It allows for shorter working hours.2.By using

26、3-D imaging, it is possible for buyers to _.A.place orders without hesitationB.have an influence on the fashion of the yearC.make purchases before the products are producedD.get involved in the clothing or shoemaking process3.Why didnt Rector worry about buying from a digital image?A.The prices were

27、 much lower than those in stores.B.She didnt need to pay before she received the product.C.The buying experiences was similar to online shopping.D.She could have more choices about the colors and designs.4.According to the passage, we can tell the future of the 3-D imaging is_.A.unclear B.promising

28、C.discouraging D.unfavorable4、 My 18-year-old son, Barton and his classmates had arranged a trip to Killington, Vt. for a weekend of skiing. He had asked for my permission. I nodded at that time giving weather no thought at all. Ive never imaginedId be a helicopter parent. I assumed kids were indest

29、ructible, untilI had my own and discovered how breakable they could he. We had a handful of emergency room visits before Barton was 6. My concern evolved gradually and some days Fd forbid my children to leave the house if I thought it was too windy. But since this trip was quite important to Barton,

30、 I tried to reduce my concern. The news is just from one little AccuWeather forecast station, I comforted myself two days before his scheduled departure. From there I became unglued. That afternoon, I called the activity leader, Theyre saying the storm and snow will be over 24 inches. “Mom, do you k

31、now in order to ski you need snow?” “I really dont think you should go,” I told my son. But everyones going, he said. I called a select group of momspicking carefully those whose children had great influence. If those kids were riot permitted to go, the rest would fall like a row of dominoes(多米诺骨牌).

32、 I was certain. “Theyre all going lo die, I said, puzzled that I seemed to be the only mother who understood the potential danger. A few came around and finallyI thoughtI could relax. But teenagers dont always do what theyre told. As departure time neared, text messages informed my son that the kids who I had assured him were not going on the trip had actually just found their seats o