2021年湖南省長沙市天心區(qū)長郡中學高考英語模擬試卷（二）

第一部分 閱讀理解 （共兩節(jié)， 滿分37.5分）第一節(jié) （共4小題；每小題2.5分， 滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文， 從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中， 選出最佳選項。

• 1．Whether you see yourself pursuing a career in film-making or want to learn the practical skills for yourself，New York Film Academy's film camps are perfect for everyone with an interest in making films.The film camps are designed for people with little or no experience in making films.
     Here are some classes and subjects in the camps.
     Director's craft
     As the director is the leader of a film set，students will learn the language and practice of film-making so that they can apply this knowledge to their own original films.They will discuss shooting plans for their film projects and screen their work with their instructor throughout the course.Each student directs a series of films in groups of four.Groups are required to meet each week with the directing instructor to review scripts and shooting plans.
     Writing
     It's the script that is the backbone of any film.In the camps，students will become comfortable writing original screenplays.Students learn the process of taking a story from an initial idea to a finished script for their final film.
     Hands-on digital camera
     Students will learn to shoot using cameras.They will learn proper loading，operation，and maintenance of the camera.In the first week，students will learn shoot，screen tests for focus，slow/fast motion，and so on.Students needing extra instruction are given review sessions if necessary.
     Digital editing
     Editing process gives actual structures.Students will learn to edit their films with digital editing software.Their instructors will cover both the technical aspects of the editing process，as well as the conventions and theory behind editing choices and styles.
     Working with actors
     To direct actors，one must learn how to work with actors and receive instruction and experience in how to get effective performances from actors.Students also get the chance to gain some experience as actors.
     Each summer film camp for teens at the Film Academy will challenge you to become a/well-rounded film-maker with actual experience making films.Click here to apply today.
  
  （1）What's the most important part in making films？

  
  A．Writing scripts.
  B．Shooting.
  C．Editing.
  D．Directing actors.
  （2）What can we know about the film-making camps？

  
  A．Children can become actors there.
  B．They are only intended for teenagers.
  C．Many films are provided in the camps.
  D．Potential skills can be developed there.
  （3）What's the purpose of the text？

  
  A．To show the steps of making films.
  B．To introduce the film-making camps.
  C．To explain the effect of making films.
  D．To advertise for the film-making camps.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

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• 2．One day when some government officials were rebuilding a barn，they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out.A while later they really saw mice running out，one after another.Then，everyone thought that all the mice had escaped.But just as they began to clean up，they saw two mice squeezing out at the mouth of the hole.With some efforts，the mice finally got out.However，after they came out of the hole，they did not run away immediately.Instead，one chased after the other near the mouth of the hole.It seemed that one was trying to bite the tail of the other.
     Everyone was puzzled，so they stepped nearer to take a look.They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything，and the other was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so that he could pull the blind one with him to escape.
     After seeing what happened，everyone was speechless and lost in thought.During the meal time，the group of people sat down in a circle and started to talk about what happened to the two mice.
     One serious American official said， "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of king and guard." The others thought for a while and said， "That was why!"
     A clever French said， "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of husband and wife." Again the others thought for a while，and all felt it made sense.
     A Japanese said， "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and son." Once again the others thought for a while，and felt this was more reajye.ainable.So they expressed agreement another time.
     At that moment，one Chinese asked， "Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship？"
     Suddenly，the group looked back at the Chinese and remained speechless.The American official，the French and the Japanese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shame，and did not dare to answer.
     In fact，true love is not built on friendship，loyalty or blood relationship.Instead，it is built on no relationship.
  
  （1）Neither of the two mice ran away immediately because

  .
  A．one was biting the other
  B．they were not afraid of smoke
  C．the mouth of the hole was too small
  D．one was trying to help the blind one
  （2）The underlined part "it made sense" in Paragraph 5 probably means

  .
  A．it was reasonable
  B．it was funny
  C．it was sweet
  D．it was strange
  （3）It is clear that

  .
  A．all the mice came out of the hole easily
  B．the officials wanted to kill the mice with smoke
  C．each of the officials understood the relationship differently
  D．The officials knew one of the mice was blind at first sight
  （4）What can we learn from the story？

  
  A．Love me，love my dog.
  B．There is no smoke without fire.
  C．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
  D．Love is selfless and unconditional.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．Personality is the pattern of thoughts，feelings and behaviors unique to a person.People tend to think of personality as fixed.But according to psychologists，that's not how it works. "Personality is a developmental phenomenon，" said Brent Roberts，a psychologist at the University of Illinois.
     That's not to say that you're a different person each day you wake up. "In the short term，change can be barely detectable，" Roberts said Individuals' levels of each personality trait tended to stay consistent within each decade of life.But those decades add up. "Throughout all those years，our personality is still changing，but slowly，"Roberts said. "It's something that's subtle，" he added. "You don't notice it on that five-to-10-year time scale，but in the long term，it becomes pronounced."
     In 1960，psychologists surveyed over 440，000 high school students，1952 of whom were tracked down and given the same survey fifty years later.The results，published in 2018 in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology，found that in their 60s，participants scored much higher than they had as teenagers on questions measuring calmness，self-confidence，leadership and social sensitivity.There's good evidence that the average self-control of a30-year-old is higher than a 20-year-old.At the same time，people who are relatively self-controlled at 18 also tend to be relatively self-controlled at age 30.
     So why do we change so much？Evidence suggests it's not dramatic life events，such as marriage，the birth of a child or loss of a loved one.Some psychologists actually suggest these events strengthen your personality as you bring your characteristics with you to that particular situation.
     "Instead，changing expectations placed on us-as we adjust to university，starting a family-slowly wears us in，almost like a pair of shoes，" Roberts said. "Over time you are asked in many contexts across life to do things a bit differently，" he added. "There's not a user handbook for how to act，but we unconsciously follow the way we are supposed to behave in these situations.So we adapt."
  
  （1）What do we know about personality from paragraph 1 and paragraph 2？

  
  A．Individual personality has a lot in common.
  B．Personality develops slowly in the long run.
  C．Every day personality is a new phenomenon.
  D．Short-term change in personality can be detected.
  （2）What does the underlined word "pronounced" in paragraph 2 probably mean？

  
  A．Obvious.
  B．Skeptical.
  C．Steady.
  D．Rewarding.
  （3）What can we learn from paragraph 3？

  
  A．Clearly a 30-year-old tends to lose temper more easily than a 20-year-old.
  B．440，000 high school students surveyed in 1960 were traced fifty years later.
  C．Participants behave more calmly and confidently in their 60s than as teenagers.
  D．People who are relatively self-controlled at 18 are surely not self-controlled at 30.
  （4）According to the passage，what causes our personality to change a lot？

  
  A．Dramatic life events.
  B．Changing expectations on others.
  C．Different contexts across life.
  D．Constant adaptation to situations.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

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第三部分 寫作 （共兩節(jié)， 滿分15分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分）

• 8．為了幫助中學生健康成長，某中學英文報開辟了"HEART-TO-HEART"專欄．假設你是該欄目的編輯Jamie，收到一封署名為Worried的求助信．信中該同學向你訴說了自己的困擾：近日容易發(fā)脾氣，使正常的學習和生活受到了影響．請用英文給該同學寫一封回信．
  內容要點如下：
  1．表示理解并給予安慰；
  2．提出建議并說明理由．
  注意：
  1．詞數(shù)100左右；
  2．信中不能出現(xiàn)與本人相關的信息；
  3．信的開頭與結尾已為你擬好，不計入總詞數(shù)．
  參考詞匯：temper n．脾氣，情緒
  Hi Worried，
      I'm sorry to know that you're having such a hard time at the moment．________
  Yours，
  Jamie
  組卷：54引用：33難度：0.5

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第二節(jié) （滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。續(xù)寫的詞數(shù)應為150左右。
      Holly was confused as she opened the birthday present from her best friend，Susan-it was a twelve-by-eight inch dark blue carpet.Her "thanks" was hardly heard as Holly tried hard not to show her disappointment.
      The next morning，I carried a kitchen rubbish bag outside only to find Susan's carpet lying there.I immediately reached in and pulled it out of the rubbish can.After giving it a brushing，I brought it into the house and put it away.
      Before Holly's birthday，Susan had been a regular visitor in our home.But suddenly I realized that it had been nearly three weeks since we'd heard the mention of Susan's name.I missed her warm smile very much.
      "Susan invited us to go to her house after school tomorrow." Holly said as soon as she arrived from school.From her voice，I sensed she was pleased with the invitation.
      We were traveling along the winding country road that led to her house the following day.On the way Susan talked nervously about her foster mom and the seventeen cats they had taken in and cared for.
      When we came to a stop，Susan's foster mom-who introduced herself as Glenda-gave us a warm welcome.Susan guided us through the house.She proudly showed us her room，which was only decorated with some shabby used furniture.
      I followed Susan's foster mom，Glenda，into the kitchen.After clearing a small area，Glenda poured us each a cup of black coffee with her trembling hand.Then she began to relax as we drank our coffee and chatted about her cats.
      Her eyes shone as she showed her fondness for Susan.But her expression turned blue when she referred to the girl's past.In an instant，I came to respect this warmhearted woman who had opened her home to a younger girl and tied hard to make a difference in her life.
  注意：
  1.所續(xù)寫短文的詞數(shù)應為150左右；
  2.至少使用5個短文中標有下劃線的關鍵詞語；
  3.續(xù)寫部分分為兩段，每段的開頭語已為你寫好；
  4.續(xù)寫完成后，請用下劃線標出你所使用的關鍵詞語。
      Paragraph 1：
      As daylight began to fade，we offered our thanks for the visit and said goodbye._______
      Paragraph 2：
      "Is this what you were looking for？"______
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5

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