1、2021届高考核心考点十分钟基础题速练：语法填空阅读理解书面表达姓名：班级:.语法填空Every year on the last weekend in August around 1.5 million people go to west London to take part in and enjoy one of the _1_ (large) street parties in Europe, Notting Hill Carnival. _2_ a colorful group of dancers, a wide range of music and _3_ atmosphere
2、of fun and celebration，the carnival is not to be missed. The roots of the carnival date back to 1833 _4_ slavery was abolished. In that year the former slaves in Trinidad, a British colony in the Caribbean, took to the streets in celebration of their own carnival party with music, dance and costumes
3、. Soon it _5_ (develop) into an important tradition throughout the Caribbean. In 1959 the first carnival took place in the St Pancras area of London. For the next few years, the Carnival _6_ (celebrate) in different parts of London until it _7_ (final) came to Notting Hill in 1964. In 2003 the Notti
4、ng Hill Carnival received royal _8_ (approve)，when it joined the parade _9_ (mark) the Queens 50th year on the throne (王位). The Carnival shows the _10_ (culture) diversity of modern London.阅读理解AOil is essential for modern life. About 64 percent of the worlds oil is located in the Middle East, but th
5、e heaviest consumers of oil are Europe, America, and Japan. The problem lies in getting the oil from the countries that produce it to the countries that consume it. This is mainly done using oil tankers. Usually the oil is shipped safely and with no problems, but occasionally there is a disaster.Eve
6、ry year millions of tons of oil are spilled into the ocean. Although this is only a small percentage of the total amount shipped around the world each year, this spilled oil can have terrible effects on ocean life, including the coastlines where the oil washes up onto shore. One of the worst oil spi
7、lls in history occurred along the Alaskan coastline in 1989, when the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground off the coast of Alaska, spilling 42 million liters of oil. Although it wasnt the largest oil spill, the disaster was terrible because it occurred in such a sensitive natural area. In this spill, th
8、e tankers captain, who was tired from overwork and drinking alcohol, had gone to take a rest. He gave control of the ship to another sailor, who was unfamiliar with the route. The ship ran onto Bligh Reef. Damaged by the reef, the ship leaked oil out into the ocean. More than 1,600 kilometers of coa
9、stline were affected by the oil spill. Many birds and otters died as a result of the oil covering their skin, and many other sea creatures and the animals that fed on them were also severely affected. 1Which country is NOT among the largest consumers of oil?AJapan. BIraq. CAmerica. DGermany.2What do
10、es the underlined “them” refer to?AThe birds. BThe otters. CThe sea creatures. DThe birds and the otters. 3Which of the following statement is true? _AThe oil leak of Alaska is because the captain was unfamiliar with the route. BMany birds and otters died from eating the spilled oil. CAlaska spill w
11、as the most serious spill of all time. DAlthough some oil leak is not serious, it will affect ocean life. B“They tell me that youd like to make a statue (塑像) of meis that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream？”The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United Sta
12、tes was no casual matter, especially for a seventeenyearold girl.“Yes, sir，” she replied, her dark eyes meeting his. “I wouldnt have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”President Lincoln smiled. “Painters, sculptorstheyve all tried
13、to make the best of this ordinary face, but Im afraid theres not much hope. What did you have in mind, Miss Ream? A bust (半身像)？”Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. “Of courseI shouldnt have asked. A fulllength pose would be much too big a project f
14、or a young woman your size.”Vinnies face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny figure. “Small does not mean weak, sir，” she defended herself. “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. Ive driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a fulllength clay (粘土) figure would no
15、t exhaust my strengthand that is what I intend to do！”The Presidents eyes, brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated you as I didnt know your background.”But his smile faded as he rubbed his beard with bony fingers, in thought. “Miss Ream，” he sighed, “Id like to let you
16、 do it, but as you know, we are in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose for a sculpture now? I hardly have a minute to myself.”Vinnie glanced around and noted the size of his office. “I work quickly，” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner
17、near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could complete most of the project while you are at your desk.”The President seemed to consider her idea seriously. He got up and shook Vinnies hand warmly, “Ive heard that you are a talented young woman,
18、and I have found you charming and intelligent as well. I cannot make my decision immediately, but you will hear from me soon.”The very next day, Vinnie received an invitation from the President.4What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln?AHer aggressive personality.BMr. Mil
19、lss encouraging remark.CPresident Lincolns gentle voice. DHer interest in a challenging job.5How did President Lincoln first respond to Vinnies request?APleased. BThrilled.CRegretful. DDoubtful.6Vinnie confirmed her ability to make a fulllength statue by highlighting _.Aher experience from other pro
20、jectsBher innocent childhood in the countryCthe heavy labor she had done beforeDthe skill she picked up in Wisconsin7Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to _.Aachieve effects of natural lightingBkeep all her tools within easy reachCobserve the President at a right angleDavoid disturb
21、ing the Presidents work8What message does the story convey?AA strongwilled soul can reach his goal.BExperience helps to promote excellence.CUps and downs make one strong.DDevotion requires enthusiasm.书面表达假定你是李华，已高中毕业20年，今日从报纸上获悉母校将要举行100周年校庆，你将要给你远在美国的高中同桌Peter发一封100词左右的电子邮件，相约一起回母校参加活动，要点如下：1问候昔日同桌
22、，回忆同学友情；2.校庆活动介绍；3.捐设奖学金。参考词汇：百年校庆100th anniversary celebration; 奖学金scholarshipDear Peter，_Yours，Li Hua 参考答案.语法填空1答案与解析：largest每年8月最后一个周末，大约有150万人去伦敦西部参加并享受欧洲最大的街头派对诺丁山狂欢节。表示“最大的”，应用其形容词最高级形式largest。2答案与解析：With表示“随着，和”，介词应用with。此处with介词短语作状语。3答案与解析：an此处表示泛指的一个“有趣和庆祝的氛围”，应用不定冠词修饰atmosphere。由于atmosphe
23、re以元音音素开头，不定冠词用an。4答案与解析：when这个狂欢节的根源可以追溯到1833年，那时奴隶制被废除了。when slavery was abolished为一个时间状语从句。根据句意，和从句中的句子成分可知，应用when引导时间状语从句。5答案与解析：developed叙述过去的事情应用一般过去时。结合上下文时态也可知，应填developed。6答案与解析：was celebrated主语the Carnival与celebrate之间存在被动关系，故应用被动语态。结合上题分析，应用一般过去时，故填was celebrated。7答案与解析：finally修饰谓语动词came作状
24、语，应用其副词形式finally。8答案与解析：approval作received的宾语，且有形容词royal修饰，故应用其名词形式approval。9答案与解析：markingparade与mark之间存在逻辑上的主动关系，故应用其动词ing形式。marking作后置定语，修饰parade。10答案与解析：cultural修饰名词diversity作定语，应用其形容词形式cultural。.阅读理解A1答案与解析：B根据第一段中的“About 64percent of the worlds oil is located in the Middle East, but the heaviest
25、 consumers of oil are Europe, America, and Japan”可知，最大的耗油国为欧洲国家、美国和日本。伊拉克不在其列。B项正确。 2答案与解析：C根据第三段中的“Many birds and otters died as a result of the oil covering their skin, and many other sea creatures and the animals that fed on them were also severely affected.”可知，很多以海洋生物为食的动物也都因为油船漏油而受到了影响。C项正确。 3答
26、案与解析：D根据第三段可知，阿拉斯加漏油事件是由于船长劳累和喝酒去休息，另一个水手不熟悉路线而造成的。排除A项；许多鸟类不是由于误食了废油而死，而是死于羽毛被油粘住。排除B项；阿拉斯加漏油事件并非史上最严重的，排除C项。D项正确。B【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。主题语境为人与社会。主题语境内容为有志者事竟成。文章介绍了一个十七岁的少女Vinnie想为林肯总统塑造一个雕像，她用她的自信和周全一步步打消了总统的疑虑，最终获得了总统的许可。本文旨在培养学生坚韧的思想品质。4答案与解析：B细节理解题。本题题干意为：是什么给了Vinnie向林肯总统提出请求的信心？根据文章第三段Vinnie的回答“I wou
27、ldnt have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”可知B项(Mills老师鼓励的话语)正确。A：她的好强的性格；C：林肯总统温柔的声音；D：她对有挑战性的工作的兴趣。5答案与解析：D细节理解题。本题题干意为：林肯总统对Vinnie的请求的最初反应是什么？根据文章第四段林肯的回答“Painters, sculptorstheyve all tried to make the best of this ordinary f
28、ace, but Im afraid theres not much hope.”以及第五段中“Of courseI shouldnt have asked. A fulllength pose would be much too big a project for a young woman your size.”可知林肯的话里充满了疑问，认为对这么小的女孩子来说这个工程太大。故答案为D项(怀疑的)。A：高兴的；B：狂喜的；C：后悔的。6答案与解析：C细节理解题。本题题干意为：Vinnie通过强调_证明了她能做全身雕塑的能力。根据文章第六段Vinnie的回答中“Ive driven team
29、s of horses and carried water. Making a fulllength clay figure would not exhaust my strengthand that is what I intend to do！”可知，女孩子曾经做过体力活，她有自信能做好雕像。故C项(她以前做过的体力活)正确。A：她的来自其他项目的经验；B：她在乡村纯真的童年；D：她在Wisconsin学到的技巧。7答案与解析：D推理判断题。本题题干意为：Vinnie想选择靠近窗户的角落来_。根据文章倒数第三段可以推断出，Vinnie工作时坐在角落里是为了不影响林肯工作，故答案为D项(避免
30、打扰总统的工作)。A：获得自然光效果；B：使她所有的工具能触手可及；C：在合适的角度观察总统。8答案与解析：A推理判断题。本题题干意为：这个故事传递了什么信息？文章讲述了Vinnie想给林肯塑造雕像，这件事对一个十七岁的女孩子来说实属不易，但是在老师的鼓励下，她向总统提出了请求，用自己的经验和周到的考虑一步步打消了总统的疑虑并得到了总统的应允。由此可以总结出整篇文章传递了只要有坚强的意志就会成功的信息，故答案为A项(有志者事竟成)。B：经验有助卓越；C：兴衰浮沉使人坚强；D：奉献需要热情。.书面表达One possible version：Dear Peter，How is everythin
31、g going recently? Im writing to invite you to go back to our senior high school to celebrate her 100th anniversary. It has been 20 years since we graduated from high school. Do you still remember the days we spent studying and playing together? Till now, these memories remain fresh.As I know, the ce
32、lebration will last for 3 days from October 1st to October 3rd. Schoolmates will gather to meet their old friends. An evening party will be held to feast peoples eyes. At the party, folk songs will be performed, poem recitation and students group dance included. When we meet, I suppose money should be raised to set up a scholarship which is used to provide financial support for the students from rural areas. What do you think about it?I am looking forward to your early coming.Yours，Li Hua
