[全]高考英语典题专项训练检测含答案

1、高考英语典题专项训练检测含答案text 1Throughout the world, parents talk differently to babies than they do to adults. With their young kids, parents use baby talk, featuring long pauses and a roller coaster of pitch(音高)changes.While parents may feel a bit silly using baby talk, they shouldnt in fact. Babies not onl

2、y prefer listening to it, but they also learn new words more easily from it. By highlighting the structure of speech, such as the differences between the vowelsa and o, baby talk helps babies translate sounds into meaningful units of language.Actually, the timbre(音色)plays a role. The timbre of an in

3、strument clearly affects how we experience music, but its role in language is less obvious. Looking into the timbre of baby talk, researchers made some surprising discoveries. In a new study published in Current Biology, researchers reported for the first time that mothers shifted their overall voca

4、l timbre when speaking to their babies, as if they were changing their voice into a different instrument to address these unique little listeners.In the Princeton Baby Lab, where researchers study how children learn, they recorded English-speaking mothers while they talked with their 7-to-12-month-o

5、ld babies and while they spoke to an adult experimenter, and found that adult-directed and baby-directed speech had consistently different timbres.Most surprisingly, in a second sample of non-English-speaking mothers, researchers found that this timbre shift was also highly consistent across nine di

6、verse languages. This suggests these timbre shifts may represent a universal form of communication with babies.Being able to identify baby talk across multiple languages could give us rich information about the amount and type of language children hear at preschool across different cultural environm

7、ents. This could help researchers and educators predict and improve outcomes such as vocabulary and success at school.Parents should feel conscious of their own baby talk: with it theyre helping their baby learn.1.What is the advantage of parents using baby talk?A.It is good for babies to change pit

8、ch.B.It helps translate sounds into different languages.C.It makes babies learn more languages.D.It helps babies improve their language ability.2.What did the study published in Current Biology find?A.Mothers usually changed their timbre when talking with their babies.B.Mothers avoided using instrum

9、ents to talk with babies.C.Non-English-speaking mothers spoke to babies with a consistent timbre.D.English-speaking mothers were good at changing timbre when speaking with adults.3.What is Paragraph 6 mainly about?A.The aim of the research.B.The process of the research.C.The effect of parents timbre

10、 shifts.D.The meaning of studying baby talk.text 2Jem was twelve. He was difficult to live with, inconsistent, moody. His appetite was enormous, and he told me so many times to stop annoying him. I consulted Atticus: Reckon hes got a tapeworm? Atticus said no, Jem was growing. I must be patient with

11、 him and disturb him as little as possible.This change in Jem had come about in a matter of weeks. Several times he went so far as to tell me what to do. After one argument when Jem shouted, Its time you started bein a girl and acting right! I burst into tears and fled to Calpurnia.Dont you worry to

12、o much over Mister Jem- she began.Mister Jem?Yeah, hes just about Mister Jem now.He aint that old, I said. All he needs is somebody to beat him up, and I aint big enough.Baby, said Calpurnia, I just cant help it if Mister Jems growin up. Hes gonna want to be off to himself a lot now, doin whatever b

13、oys do, so you just come right on in the kitchen when you feel lonesome. Well find lots of things to do in here. She seemed glad to see me when I appeared in the kitchen.But summer came and I received a letter from Dill. It said he would not come this summer. I was not used to his absence. I stayed

14、miserable for two days.As if that were not enough, the state legislature(立法机关) was called into emergency session and Atticus left us for two weeks. There were sit-down strikes in Birmingham; bread lines in the cities grew longer, people in the country grew poorer. But these were events remote from t

15、he world of Jem and me.We were surprised one morning to see a cartoon picture of our father in The Montgomery Advertiser. It showed Atticus barefooted and in short pants, chained to a desk: he was diligently writing on a stone while some frivolous(轻佻的)-looking girls yelled, Yoo-hoo! at him.Thats a c

16、ompliment(表扬), explained Jem. He spends his time doin things that wouldnt get done if nobody did em.Huh?In addition to Jems newly developed characteristics, he had acquired a maddening air of wisdom.Oh, Scout, its like reorganizing the tax systems of the counties and things. That kind of things pret

17、ty dry to most men.How do you know?Oh, go on and leave me alone. Im readin the paper.Jem got his wish. I departed for the kitchen.4. Which of the following did NOT affect Scouts life that summer?A. Jems growing. B. Dills failing to come.C. Atticus leaving for sessions. D. A cartoon in the newspaper.

18、5. What belonged to Jems newly developed characteristics that summer?A. His tapeworm. B. His eating much.C. His consistent mood. D. His abuse of Scout.6. Scout hoped that Jem could return to normal if someone _.A. hit him heavily B. disturbed himC. treated him badly D. made him independent7. What ha

19、ppened outside the world of Jem and Scout that summer?A. People went on strike by eating nothing. B. More people were waiting for food.C. People went to the countryside. D. Atticus was chained to his office.text 3A block chain is a data structure that stores time-ordered data in an ever-growing list

20、, like an accounting ledger(分类账簿). The block chain data structure is maintained using a distributed, peer-to-peer network of computers with no central master. As with many new concepts, block chain technology generates much optimism and also a huge amount of interest and excitement. Just what is it

21、good for?In short, block chains may improve any process where people need to access, confirm, send or store information securely. This information could be a persons identity, a products shipment history or digital property like money.Typical databases, spreadsheets(电子数据表), and ledgers store informa

22、tion about objects, people, and the interactions between them. Much of the worlds information, from credit card transactions to medical and financial records, is stored in these types of systems.These types of systems have considerable, well-documented weaknesses that arise from their being centrali

23、zed. A centralized record is hard to understand and is exposed to unauthorized access or distribution. It is also, because it is a master copy, exposed to permanent changing or deletion.Block chains are also used to store information. Crucially, however, they differ in two ways.First, information is

24、 parceled up into blocks and sealed. Bitcoin, for example, which is the most famous practical example of a production block chain, stores all transactions across the network every ten minutes or so in a single, newly formed block. Each block is then added to the previous one to form a chain.Second,

25、this chain of blocks is not stored centrally. Instead, each block is copied and distributed around an entire network of peers - be they individuals, public institutions, or businesses - using distributed ledger technology. (The terms block chain and distributed ledger are often used interchangeably;

26、 for the sake of clarity, block chain technologies tend to employ distributed ledger technology.)Each time someone adds a new block to the chain, meanwhile it is added to everyones copy.8. What is the biggest strength of a block chain?A. It promotes peoples enthusiasm about new technology.B. It stre

27、ngthens the security of processing information.C. It enables people to store more data in time order.D. It stores a large part of worlds information.9. The typical systems used to store information are weak in that _.A. they are difficult to operateB. they can be accessed easilyC. they have a centra

28、l masterD. they store considerable documents10. The passage is developed mainly by _.A. making comparisonsB. giving examplesC. making a list D. showing the effect and causes11. Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To analyze the weaknesses of typical systems.B. To encourage the popula

29、rity of the block chain.C. To introduce the new concept of the block chain.D. To compare the two different data structures.text 4Henry Stanley is perhaps best known for his expedition into Africa to find Dr. David Livingstone, but thats not the only rescue mission he undertook. In December 1886, Sta

30、nley set off into Africa on what would be his last journey: an attempt to find and bring home a German zoologist named Eduard Schnitzer.Schnitzer had taken the name Emin Pasha, in an attempt to be better received by those he was living among. Pasha was cataloging a host of recently-discovered plant

31、and animal lifeforms when fighting broke out in the Sudan. Pasha withdrew to Equatoria, at about the same time the Emin Pasha Relief Committee was formed. In addition to the chief goal of bringing Pasha home, Stanley was also under orders from the King of Belgium to open up some new trade routes in

32、the area.The roundabout route the Committee ended up taking meant that by the time they finally found Pasha many members of the expedition were dead. Those that did survive were worn, ill, and starving by the time they found Pasha who, in comparison, was well-dressed, clean, andby some accountssmoki

33、ng a three-year-old cigar when they finally found him. He was in need of some support and supplies, but he had neither intent nor desire to leave the area. Arguments arose, causing a firm hatred between Stanley and Pasha.Stanley finally convinced Pasha to leave with the remains of the expedition, se

34、tting off on a demanding trip back through Africa. They finally met up with some German explorers, and made it back to the port town of Bagamoyo in 1889.During the party they threw to celebrate their return to civilization, Pasha fell off a balcony and broke his skull. Stanley returned to Europe to

35、receive commendations and congratulations, while Pasha slowly recovered from his unwanted rescue.12. What may be the title of this passage?A. Happiness was balanced by sadness B. Stanleys best known expeditionC. A successful rescue missionD. A legend of Emin Pasha13. What resulted in the deaths of t

36、he members of the expedition?A. Hatred among the members led to bloody conflicts.B. They were involved in a fighting with the local army.C. The Committee was dismissed halfway through the mission.D. The route they chose cost them too much time and supplies.14. What does commendations mean in the las

37、t paragraph?A. Criticism. B. Resignation. C. Preparation. D. Credit.15. What does the author want to convey by mentioning smoking a three-year-old cigar?A. Pasha was in good condition. B. Pasha ran out of supplies.C. Pasha felt delighted at their arrival. D. Pasha was addicted to tobacco.text 5第二节 根

38、据短文内容，从短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。Beginning with Chinese efforts to explore and connect with Central Asia, the Silk Road consisted of massive small routes and was named after the silk cloth the Chinese produced. 16 Through these routes, Chinese silk, porcelain, lacquer work and ironware were s

39、hipped to the West, while pepper, flax, spices, grape and pomegranate entered China.17 They promoted flow of knowledge as well. Arab astronomy, calendar and medicine found their way to China, while Chinas four great inventions and silkworm breeding spread to other parts of the world. 18 For example,

40、 Buddhism originated in India, blossomed in China and was enriched in Southeast Asia. Confucianism, which was born in China, gained appreciation by European thinkers such as Leibniz and Voltaire. Herein lies the appeal of mutual learning.The ancient silk routes witnessed the busy scenes of visits an

41、d trade over land and ships calling at ports. Along these major routes, capital, technology and people flowed freely. 19 The ancient prosperous cities and ports developed, so did the Roman Empire as well as Parthia and Kushan Kingdoms. The Han and Tang Dynasties of China entered the golden age. The

42、ancient silk routes brought prosperity to these regions and contributed to their development.Some regions along the ancient Silk Road used to be a land of milk and honey. Yet today, these places are often associated with conflict, crisis and challenge. 20 Now, the Belt and Road Initiative intends to

43、 build an open platform of cooperation and a broad community of shared interests. It will not only achieve economic growth and balanced development, but also connect different civilizations. Mutual understanding, mutual respect, and mutual trust among different countries will be boosted.A. More impo

44、rtantly ideas were also exchanged.B. The ancient silk routes were not only for trade.C. Goods, resources and benefits were widely shared.D. Such state of affairs should not be allowed to continue.E. However, silk was just one of many goods traded on these routes.F. Large empires provided stability a

45、nd protection for the trade routes.G. The Silk Road was never an actual road, or even a single massive trade route.text 6It was somewhere between spring and summer, and my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then, I was 13 years old, and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did

46、I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A pot of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car.Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. What are you doing? I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and wed be stuck there, so far from home. But that

47、wasnt the case. My mom hopped out of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat. Itll just be a minute, she called back through the open windows.My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building,

48、somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappeared, empty-handed.Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask, Do you know someone there? She shook her head. Then what did you do with the flowers? She smiled slightly, I gave them to the receptionist. What? She laughed at my confusion. I told the recept

49、ionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasnt gotten any in a while.I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again, Did you leave your name? To this she answered instantly, No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank you for me.Suddenly, still thinking about Moms deeds