1、湖北省武汉市汉阳一中2021届高三英语下学期6月仿真模拟试题(五)第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分,满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How would the woman like to get to the post office? A. By bike.B. By car.C. By bus.2. Wher
2、e does the conversation probably take place? A. At the dentists.B. At a school.C. At a caf.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient.B. Husband and wife.C. Neighbors.4. Why is the day special for Lucy? A. She is about to be a mother. B. She is about to go to co
3、llege. C. She is about to have her wedding.5. What does the man probably do tonight? A. Order some food at home. B. Make dinner on his own. C. Come home late.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话,
4、回答第6和第7小题。6. What did the speakers just watch? A. A TV show.B. A film.C. A concert.7. What does the man think of what they watched? A. It was too violent.B. It wasnt very realistic.C. It was a little boring.听下面一段对话,回答第8和第10小题。8. Where might the speakers be? A. In the classroom.B. At the hospital.C.
5、On the court.9. What do we know about the mans uncle? A. He was a high school coach. B. He played a couple of different sports. C. He was a professional basketball player.10. What has the man been working on recently? A. His ball-handling skills.B. His shooting skills.C. His passing skills.听下面一段对话,回
6、答第11至第13小题。11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Lives in the UK.B. Traveling in the UK.C. Brief information about the UK.12. Which part of the UK does the man think the woman comes from? A. The north.B. The south. C. The midlands.13. How do British people differ from each other accordi
7、ng to the woman? A. By dress.B. By looks.C. By accents.听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17小题。14. Who did the woman make a deal with? A. Her father.B. Her teacher. C. Her friend.15. What is the woman going to do? A. Volunteer at school.B. Start looking for a job. C. Do more work around the house.16. Why has the woman
8、decided to change her life? A. To become organized. B. To act more like an adult. C. To have more time to herself.17. What will the woman be saving money for? A. A phone.B. A computer. C. A car.听下面一段独白,回答第18至第20小题。18. Where did Chans parents move to? A. Australia.B. America.C. Canada.19. How old was
9、 Chan when he made his first movie? A. Seven.B. Eight.C. Ten.20. What was Chans first hit in North America? A. Rumble in the Bronx.B. Fist of Fury.C. Rush Hour.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AEvery day, art comes alive in the Metropolitan Museum of A
10、rt and through its exhibitions and events, revealing new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.Making The Met 1870-2020The signature exhibition of The Mets 150th-anniversary year takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of one of the worlds top cultural
11、institutions. Rarely seen valuable records, photographs, and stories of both behind-the-scenes work and the Museums community outreach enhance this unique experience.The New British GalleriesThe British Galleries exhibit almost seven hundred works of art, including a large number of new acquisitions
12、. particularly objects made in the, nineteenth century that were purchased with this project in mind.About Time: Fashion And DurationThe Costume Institutes 2020 exhibition tracks a century and a half of fashion from 1870 to the present - along a troubled timeline, on the occasion of The Mets 150th a
13、nniversary. Employing Henri Bergsons concept of la dure (duration) , it explores how clothes generate time-related associations that mix past, present, and future.Art of Native America: The Charles and Valeric Diker CollectionThis splendid exhibition in the Museums American Wing shows 116 masterwork
14、s, ranging in dale from the second to the early twentieth century, the diverse works are promised gifts, donations and loans to The Met from the pioneering collectors Charles and Valerie Diker.21. What makes the exhibition Making The Met 1870-2020 unique?A. Travelling around the world. B. Some valua
15、ble records, photographs and stories.C. Photography skills. D. Diverse masterworks.22. Which exhibition will you go if you want to know how fashion develops?A. The New British Galleries.B. Art of Native America.C. About Time: Fashion And Duration.D. Making The Met 1870-2020.23. What will you appreci
16、ate in the exhibition Art of Native America?A. A statue made in 106.B. A vase made in 318 BC.C. A teapot made in 2020.D. A violin made in 1999.BI might be letting my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you
17、 to think carefully about the mysteries of life.For example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents didnt want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a pond. Isnt that where turtles belong?And why is it that Little Bears animal friends can all talk and behave like people, but
18、his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark and fetch? Tell me that isnt a mystery!Dog lovers can be cheered up by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on bathing suits to go swimming. Im confused!Speaking of dogs, could Pluto
19、 ever be Goofys pet? I dont get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind?And this is awful! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy(大豆) ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so!Another thing that bothers me: Wha
20、t if Elmo isnt real? He cant be a mere puppet(木偶)! Hes got a better altitude than most people. I just keep wondering.I think well turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe well run into that mouse who dresses well but certainly doesnt speak as clearly as the average bear.24. What does the underli
21、ned word “perplexing” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Boring.B. Humorous.C. Confusing.D. Curious.25. Why does the author think it unpleasant for a pig to eat ham?A. Pigs dont eat meat.B. Pigs are dirty animals.C. Ham is too expensive.D. Ham is made from pigs.26. How does the author feel about Elmo s
22、tories?A. Embarrassed.B. Concerned. C. Astonished D. Disappointed.27. The author suggests that TV mouse_A. should speak more clearlyB. should not wear good clothesC. should not dress better than bearsD. should speak louder again next timeCAn advance in electronic publishing could make the e-book you
23、 are reading seem as dated as a silent film. Publishers hope to explore the growing success of e-books by releasing versions with added soundtracks(电影配音) and musical accompaniments.The noises in the first multimedia books released in Britain on Friday include rain hitting a window in a Sherlock Holm
24、es tale. When the plot of a book reaches the most exciting part, background scores will create tension.Supporters argue that sound effects are the next logical development for e-books and will add excitement for younger readers. Critics, however, will argue that the noise will ruin the simple pleasu
25、re of having the imagination stimulated by reading.Caroline Michel, chief executive of the literary agency, said the new generation of computer- literate readers was used to multiple sensory input. She said, “Young people have split computer screens where they may be watching television and replying
26、 to an email at the same time. If thats what the market wants then we should respond to the market.”Book tracks sound effects work by estimating the users reading speed. Each time you turn a page, the software reassesses where you have reached in the text and times the sounds to switch on accordingl
27、y. If the soundtrack becomes out of synch (同步), a click on any word will reset it.Some authors fear that a soundtrack could destroy the peace and quiet of libraries and ruin the pleasure, of reading. David Nicholls, author of Our Day, the bestseller now released as a film, said, “This sounds like th
28、e opposite of reading. I have enough trouble reading an e-book because Im constantly distracted by emails.Stuart Mat Bride, the crime writer whose novel Shatter the Bones was an e-book bestseller, sells 18% of his books as electronic downloads. He said, “If Im reading, I will do the noise in my head
29、. I dont need someone to tell me what tea cups clinking sounds like. That would irritate(激怒) me.”28. What do publishers expect an e-book soundtrack to do?A. Help to release an e-book as a film.B. Help readers improve reading speed.C. Add tension at abooks exciting point.D. Get readers familiar with
30、the background.29. Who is in favor of added soundtracks for e-books?A. Mr. Darcy.B. Caroline Michel. C. David Nicholls.D. Stuart MacBride.30. What do we know about Stuart MacBride?A. He was a person who was easy to get angry.B. He knew a great deal about tea and tea culture.C. Eighty-two percent of
31、his books described crime.D. He imagined sounds related to the story when reading.31. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Opinions about e-books with soundtracks.B. Response to the need of the book market.C. Reasons for traditional e-books becoming outdated.D. Suggestions on encouraging readers im
32、agination.DTheres a battle storming in the streets of America. Anyone who regularly rides a bicycle knows all about this. Some motorists shout at two-wheeled travelers, who slow traffic. A few will do even worse.The New York Times reports that incidents of aggression toward bicycle riders appear to
33、be growing. Even though actually every state allows bicyclists the same right as motorists to use the streets, many drivers still refuse to accept this. They view themselves as Kings of the Road - an impression that has been strongly built by the transportation planning profession, which has designe
34、d our cities as if people didnt exist outside of their cars.But a big new idea to settle this conflict and improve life in the streets for everyone is now taking root among community activists, urban planners and traffic engineers.“Too many of our streets are designed only for speeding cars. Theyre
35、unsafe for people on foot or bike. Now in communities across the country, a movement is growing to complete the streets. States, cities and towns are asking their planners, engineers and designers to build road networks that welcome all citizens,” declares the website of a new organization promoting
36、 this idea, “Complete the Streets” , the best idea to hit our communities.My home of Minneapolis is one of the biking capitals of America. But it hasnt always been that way. When I moved here many years ago, I was shocked at the strong hostility directed toward me whenever I dared ride my bike down
37、the street. Drivers would suddenly turn in my direction, and then laugh as they nearly knocked me onto the ground.As the amount of bikes on Minneapolis streets has grown, people have become much more comfortable sharing the road with two-wheelers. Indeed, I get the impression that most motorists now
38、 envy rather than hate me, and cant wait to get home where they can jump on their own bikes. This will happen everywhere as more and more Americans discover biking as a great way to get around, save money, lose weight, protect the planet and have fun.32 Who cause the traffic problem according to the
39、 motorists?A. Bicycle riders.B. Urban planners. C. Traffic engineers. D. Community activists.33. The problem of the battle in the streets is most probably rooted in _.A. weightlosing B. city planning C. money savingD. global warming34. What is the movement “Complete the Streets” aimed at?A. Improvin
40、g health conditions.B. Promoting walking and bicycling.C. Building more road networks.D. Assessing the impact of the conflict.35. What is the purpose of this text?A. To present a problem.B. To praise the bicyclists.C. To describe a change.D. To blame the car riders.第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据短文内容,从短
41、文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。If you really knew how smart, sensitive, and creative these animals are, youd be amazed. They live in societies with their own cultures, self medicate with plants, protect people and other animals in trouble, and even paint.36 Of all animal funeral ceremonies, there i
42、s none as well-documented or well-known as the elephants. Upon seeing the bones or remains of another elephant, a family will stop and investigate them, even if the elephant was unrelated to the group. The ceremony includes touching bones gently with their trunks while remaining very quiet, covering
43、 the body with leaves and grass. 37 Elephant researcher Martin had this story to tell: The entire family of a dead female leader were all gently touching her body with their trunks, trying to lift her. The elephant herd(群)were all roaring loudly. Her young calf was observed to be weeping and made so
44、unds that sounded like a scream, but then the entire herd fell incredibly silent. They then began to throw leaves and dirt over the body and broke off tree branches to cover her. 38 They sometimes had to leave to get water or food, but they would always return.39 A news report in Kenya told of an el
45、ephant that stamped(踩踏)a human mother and her child and then stopped to bury them before disappearing in the bush. The fact is its pretty obvious to see that elephants would be at least somewhat emotionally harmed when we go around killing entire herds.We all have different ways of giving respect to
46、, and letting go of our dead, but seeing how animals sorrow for theirs shows us how capable they are of loving others. 40 A. Honestly, elephants do it all.B. They spent the next two days quietly standing over the body.C. Hopefully, this changes our view point on how we treat fellow animals.D. Howeve
47、r, the situation is quite different when it comes to a human being.E. If the elephant belonged to their own, theyd stay with the body for days or weeks.F. Elephants are such kind animals that theyll even sorrow for and bury their number one killers- us.G. Elephants have such close social groups that
48、 they become extremely upset when one of their own dies.第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空内处的最佳选项。It was time to start my afternoon run on the school bus. I drove up to the elementary school, parked and opened the doors.Usually I enjoyed 41 the kids as they c
49、limbed aboard. Today I kept my 42 fixed straight ahead. Id just come from a(n) 43 family counseling (辅导) session with my oldest son, Shayn. He started consuming alcohol at 17. I felt 44 .How did we ever get here? I thought. Shayn was intelligent and had been a 45 to raise. The two of us were close.
50、The kids walked past me onto the bus. One or two said hi. A little girl 46 a small piece of paper on my lap gently. “This is for you!” she said.I absent-mindedly 47 the folded paper and looked up just in time to see wisps(缕,束) of long blonde hair 48 down the aisle(过道).Id hoped family counseling woul
51、d help Shayn quit drinking. 49 at todays session, Shayn was angry. He said kids his age drink 50 and that his drinking was under control. What hope did we have 51 Shayn couldnt see that he needed help?I moved to throw the note in the rubbish can near the drivers seat, then 52 .What if the little gir
52、l sees you throw her present away? I thought. So I 53 it. Inside was a four-leaf clover (四叶草), along with a message written in a childs hand: “This is filled with 54 .”As I read the note, my whole body 55 . My thinking changed. I couldnt control Shayns drinking. There was still hope, even when I did
53、nt know what to do.I searched my rearview mirror(后视镜) for the child whod given me the note, but not a single one had long blonde hair.41. A. pullingB. teachingC. greetingD. separating42. A. gazeB. thoughtC. brakeD. schedule43. A. cheapB. expensiveC. easyD. difficult44. A. neglectedB. hopelessC. aban
54、donedD. homeless45. A. struggleB. pleasureC. failureD . success46. A. laidB. coveredC. distributedD. returned47. A. toreB. cutC. grabbedD. recycled48. A. growB. hangC. disappearD. emerge49. A. ForB. AndC . OrD. But 50. A. sensitivelyB. sociallyC. passivelyD. politely51. A. unlessB. thoughC. soD. if5
55、2. A. pausedB. refusedC. leftD. explained53. A. unlockedB. unpackedC. unfoldedD. unwrapped54. A. confidenceB. hopeC. patienceD. courage55. A. shookB. achedC. shrankD. relaxed第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。As you can see, many Chinese families drink tea after dinner or serve
56、 tea when 56 (greet) visitors. This is not only a healthy habit but also shows rich culture and history. Chinese people can chat with a friend for a whole afternoon over a pot of good tea. In China, tea can be commonly seen as 57 sign of respect to the older generation. In the Chinese traditional we
57、dding ceremony, 58 ( express) their gratitude (感谢),both the bride and bridegroom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea. People also make a serious 59 (apologize) to others by presenting tea. These various tea 60 ( custom) make up the rich Chinese tea culture.As for 61 (it) history, tea,
58、 originating from China, is consumed around the world now. About 2,000 years ago, tea 62 ( introduce ) in Chinese texts as a healthy drink that made people live longer. Additionally, both green and black tea are said to be useful to prevent cancer, heart disease, and many other deadly diseases. The
59、only thing 63 people should be aware of is that tea should not be drunk along 64 meals.Today, tea is gaining popularity around the world. In Japan, a tea ceremony is often held while people are drinking tea together. The ceremony, usually 65 ( host) in a teahouse, dates from the 16th century.第四部分 写作
60、(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)你校正在组织英语演讲比赛。请以“我的家训”为主题,写一篇演讲稿参赛,内容包括:1.介绍家训;2.家训对你的影响。注意:1.词数80左右; 2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总字数。提示词:家训family mottoLadies and gentlemen, Thank you for your listening!第二节 (满分 25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。After watching my son Todd run in an annual race, I made my usual co
61、mment.Todd I could walk faster than those women run.Todd laughed as he knew I wasnt a runner.Listen, Mom. I want you to show by your actions. How about your running with me next year at this race?Without thinking, I quickly agreed to this challenge.But when it was almost time for this race to occur,
62、 Todd wasnt going to be running . He was sent to Africa as a soldier for three years. A few of his friends knew this challenge” I had agreed to with Todd. They started to encourage me to run the race. I hadnt trained or anything. Quite frankly, I had almost forgotten I said I would do it.I decided I
63、 should keep my promise to Todd and run the race. The first thing I did was go out and buy some running clothes. I might as well look good was my thought, even though I hadnt trained at all.The day of the race came. I was not well prepared, but I started off. It wasnt long before some guy on the roa
64、dside started to talk to me. I wasnt in the talking mood. However, this guy was very talkative. He kept making remark on how tired he was, and I must be tired too. The race was over, and this guys wife won! I was just happy to finish and keep my promise to Todd.I came home, and my neighbor asked abo
65、ut the race. I told him what had happened and how this guy would not shut up his negative talk. My neighbor laughed and set me straight, Kay, dont you know what this guy was doing? He thought you were the competition (竞争对手) by the way you were dressed. He wanted his wife to win.Oh really! 注意1. 续写词数应
66、为 150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:This guys attitude built a fire in me for the next race!_Paragraph 2:The race began on a cold day and I saw this guy and his wife._ 英语答案第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)15 AACCB 610 BACBA 1115 CBCAC 1620 BBABA 阅读:A篇 BCA B篇CDDA C篇 CBDA D篇 ABBC 七选五 GEBFC完形:41-45 CADBB 46-50 AC
67、CDB 51-55DACBD语法填空:56.greeting 57.a 58.to express 59.apology 60.customs 61.its 62.was introduced 63.that 64.with 65.hosted应用文写作:参考范文Ladies and gentle men, I can well remember when I was young, I repeatedly heard a sentence from my grandparents, “Honesty is the best policy”. I didnt truly understand
68、it until I was nine, when I broke a window of my class after school. As no one saw it, I ran away and happily told my family about my “good lick”. My father seriously said to me, “You know our family motto, Honesty is the best policy. You should be responsible for what you did.” The next day, I apol
69、ogized to my teacher, who, instead of blaming me, praised me for my honesty.Be honest, and we will definitely benefit from it! Thank you for your listening!读后续写One possible version:This guys attitude built a fire in me for the next race! If he thought I was the competitor, I was definitely going to
70、show him. In the next few months, I trained hard, whether rainy or sunny. Sometimes I was burned out, but I was determined that nothing would weigh me down. I even bought some tapes talking about how to run a race and listened to them daily. Both my speed and confidence grew with each passing day. A
71、s the race drew near, I felt well prepared. The race began on a cold day and I saw this guy and his wife. “This time Ill have to win!” I said to myself. Freezing cold as it was, I ran with only a sleeveless shirt and shorts on. I stayed close behind this guys wife almost the whole race. And then thi
72、s guy came near us! Ill never forget his words to his wife, “Watch out! Shes right behind you.” Well, I wouldnt let it happen anymore! With every bit of strength I ran right past her and won the race! I fell on the grass, and wept happy tears. 附听力原文:Text 1M: I wasnt able to pick up the package at th
73、e post office, because I was stuck in traffic on the way back home. Can you take a bus and get it before they close at 5:00?W: Sure, but biking will be faster. (1)Text 2M: Hmm. It looks like this tooth will have to be pulled out. Do you eat a lot of sweet snacks?W: I did when I was at school. I used
74、 to like sweet things.M: Im afraid you are paying the price with tooth problems. (2)Text 3W: Hello, there. Whats wrong with your leg?M: I hurt my knee while chasing a dog away. I think it belongs to the people who live between your house and mine.W: You mean the couple who just moved in last week? (
75、3)Text 4M: I cant believe you are a grown-up now, Lucy. I remember you being born when I had just graduated from university. Now youre getting married! (4)W: Thank you for coming, Uncle Dave. It means a lot that you are here on my special day.Text 5W: Ill be home late. Youre on your own for dinner.
76、Theres plenty of spaghetti to make. Just follow the directions.M: I dont know how to make dinner! Cant you just give me some money to order food?W: Tonight is a good night to learn then. (5)Text 6W: Wow, that was so entertaining! (6) How come I had never heard of that before?M: It is an old movie. (
77、6) I had never heard of it before today, either. Obviously, you liked it.W: It had a great story and awesome acting. Oh, and the music was so good!M: Yes, the music was wonderful. But dont you think there was a lot of unnecessary blood? (7)W: Thats what makes it so realistic, though. So what is it n
78、ext week?M: Its a musical called Aida.W: Great! Now we have something we can watch together again.Text 7W: Hey, Jordan. Practicing basketball again? (8)M: Yes. My uncle Charlie was just showing me a few of his moves from his high school days. (9)W: Didnt he almost turn professional?M: Yeah. He playe
79、d on the soccer team and the badminton team, too. (9) My coach said he was the best athlete hed ever taught.W: Does he still play?M: He plays on the weekends, and sometimes he helps me train a couple of times a week.W: Do you think you will play in university?M: Of course. But its not easy. I need a
80、n athletic scholarship. That means I have to practice seven days a week.W: What do you work on recently? (10)M: Using my left hand and bouncing the ball between my legs. (10) Here, I bet you cant take the ball from me! (8)Text 8 (第11题为总结题)M: So, you are from the UK? What is it like living in London?
81、 (12)W: I dont live in London. I live in Manchester.M: Oh, I always think British people come from London.W: No, Ive only been to London three times in my life. I would be a tourist there like you. London is in the south. (12)M: So where is Manchester?W: Its in the north of England. So are Liverpool
82、, Leeds, York and several other cities. In the middle are two cities: Birmingham and Coventry.M: But the UK is small. Are those places different from each other?W: They each have their own character. British people may look the same and dress the same, but there are lots of different accents. (13)M:
83、 Why so many?W: Well, the UK consists of four different countries - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Plus, there are local accents, left over from the days when people didnt travel very much.Text 9M: Julie, our schools planning committee has been asking about you. Where have you been?W
84、: I wont be attending any more meetings. I told Mrs. Hall I dont have the time to volunteer anymore.M: Thats too bad. Did you get a job or something?W: Not like a regular job.M: What do you mean?W: Well, initially my dad wanted me to go out and find a job. (14) But I told him I didnt think I would b
85、e able to balance school and work at the same time.M: And what did he say?W: He said if I started taking on more responsibility at home, he would pay me and let me use the family car. (14) (15) You know, like cooking, cleaning, that kind of stuff. (15)M: Thats not bad!W: I know. I just thought its t
86、ime to start forming some good life habits now, rather than later. In a couple of years, Ill be in college living on my own. Ill have no one to rely on but myself. (16)M: Good for you. So what will you do with the money you will be making? (17)W: Fortunately, my parents are giving me an old phone, s
87、o I dont need to worry about that. I need a new laptop, though. (17)M: Youre so lucky!Text 10 Actor Jackie Chans mixture of fighting and comedy has made him a star. In 1954, he was born in Hong Kong. He began studying fighting and performance skills at seven. He became a star throughout Asia and wen
88、t on to have hits around the world. He is also a film director and producer. When his parents moved to Australia, (18) seven-year-old Chan was left behind to study at the China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera school. For 10 years, he studied and obeyed strict rules. He appeared in his first film when
89、he was eight. (19) On graduation in 1971, Chan found work in movies, including Fist of Fury starring Bruce Lee. After Lees death in 1973, Chan was thought likely to succeed him. But he was not a big success at that time, so he decided to create his own style. Later, he became the highest-paid actor in Hong Kong. In the 1980s, Chan tried his luck in Hollywood with little success. However, in 1995, Rumble in the Bronx became his first hit in North America. (20) He scored another hit with Rush Hour in 1998.