2021年高考英语真题试卷（全国甲卷）含答案.docx

1、2021年高考英语真题试卷（全国甲卷）一、阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）（共4题；共30分）1.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。 Take a view, the Landscape（风景）Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of todays most respected landscape photographers.Each year, the high standard of entries has sho

2、wn that the Awards are the perfect platform to showcase the very best photography of the British landscape.Take a view is a desirable annual competition for photographers from all comers of the UK and beyond.Mike Shepherd(2011)Skiddaw in WinterCumbria, EnglandIt was an extremely cold winters evening

3、 and freezing fog hung in the air. I climbed to the top of a small rise and realised that the mist was little more than a few feet deep, and though it was only a short climb, I found myself completely above it and looking at a wonderfully clear view of Skiddaw with the sum setting in the west. I use

4、d classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the blackandwhite image（图像）.Timothy Smith(2014)MacclesfieldForest Cheshire, EnglandI was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towa

5、rds Shutlingsloe. a local high point, I came across a small clearing and immediately noticed the dead yellow grasses set against the fresh snow. The small pine added to the interest and I placed it centrally to take the view from the foreground right through into the forest.（1）Who would most probabl

6、y enter for Take a view? A.Writers.B.Photographers.C.Painters.D.Tourists.（2）What do the works by Shepherd and Smith have in common? A.They are winter images.B.They are in black and white.C.They show mountainous scenes.D.They focus on snowcovered forests.（3）Where can the text be found? A.In a history

7、 book.B.In a novel.C.In an art magazine.D.In a biography.2.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。 Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding（繁育）programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf（犀牛幼息）. When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at

8、 the reserve. And officials at Port Lympne were delighted with the new arrival, especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.Paul Beer, head of rhino section at Port Lympne, said: Obviously were all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino

9、 family. Shes healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a firsttime mum and she is doing a fantastic job. Its still a little too cold for them to go out into the open, but as soon as the weather warms up. I have no doubt that the little one will be out and about ex

10、ploring and playing every day.The adorable female calf is the second black rhino born this year at the reserve, but it is too early to tell if the calves will make good candidates to be returned to protected areas of the wild. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to firstti

11、me mother Kisima and weighed about 32 kg. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all born at the reserve and still live there.According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5500, giving the rhinos a critically endangered status.（1）Which of t

12、he following best describes the breeding programme? A.Costly.B.Controversial.C.Ambitious.D.Successful.（2）What does Paul Beer say about the newborn rhino? A.She loves staying with her mother.B.She dislikes outdoor activities.C.She is in good conditionD.She is sensitive to heat.（3）What similar experie

13、nce do Solio and Kisima have? A.They had their first born in January.B.They enjoyed exploring new placesC.They lived with their grandmothers.D.They were brought to the reserve young（4）What can be inferred about PornLympne Reserve? A.The rhino section will be open to the public.B.It aims to control t

14、he number of the animals.C.It will continue to work with the World Wildlife Fund.D.Some of its rhinos may be sent to the protected wild areas.3.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。 When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in

15、the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless bluesky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left

16、your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant dont worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby

17、 came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: Safe! Safe! Safe! And thats what matteredlanding tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the local

18、s were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, Id given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. Ive traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped t

19、o watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a railthin teenager, in a baggy white Tshirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. I was a local

20、 here 20 years ago, I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. Safe, man. Safe.Yeah, I said. Safe.（1）What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London? A.He felt disappointed.B.He gave up his hobby.C.He liked the weather there.D.He had disagreements with his family.（2）What do

21、 the underlined words Safe! Safe! Safe! probably mean? A.Be careful!B.Well done!C.No way!D.Dont worry!（3）Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London? A.To join the skateboarding.B.To make new friends.C.To learn more tricks.D.To relive his childhood days（4）What messa

22、ge does the author seem to convey in the text? A.Children should learn a second language.B.Sport is necessary for childrens health.C.Children need a sense of belongingD.Seeing the world is a must for children.4.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。 Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested h

23、umankind for centuries.Lets state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are the

24、y? In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps this is not a surprise. Its said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outsid

25、e the clubwomen, or people of a different color or beliefthey were unacknowledged and rejected by others.A study recently published by Science found that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that members of their gender（性别）are really, really smart. Even worse, the study found

26、that girls act on that belief Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are really, really smart. Can our planet afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesnt take a genius to know the answer: absolutely not.Heres the good news. In a wire

27、d world with constant global communication, were all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors（因素）like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those w

28、ith intelligence, creativity, perseverance（毅力）, and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.（1）What does the author think of victors standards for joining the genius club? A.Theyre unfair.B.Theyre conservative.C.Theyre objective.D.Theyre strict.（2）What can we infer about girls from the

29、 study in Science? A.They think themselves smart.B.They look up to great thinkers.C.They see gender differences earlier than boys.D.They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs（3）Why are more geniuses known to the public? A.Improved global communication.B.Less discrimination against women.C.Ac

30、ceptance of victors concepts.D.Changes in peoples social positions.（4）What is the best title for the text? A.Geniuses Think AlikeB.Genius Takes Many FormsC.Genius and IntelligenceD.Genius and Luck二、根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）（共1题；共10分）5.根据短文内容， 从短文后的选项选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选

31、项中有两项为多余选项。 Swap, Dont shop!You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesnt end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（资源）to make, and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all

32、 those perfectly-good-but-youre-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? _. Its the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the

33、event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. Its really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.Invite 510 people so you have a nice selection. _, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable._. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry

34、their new clothes home.Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room._. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take themthings al

35、ways look different when you put them on.Set a starting time. Maybe you say go, or turn on a certain song, or whatever. _. And dont forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, its a party!A. Less people than thatB. Hold a clothing swapC. If two people are competingD. Just keep music playing

36、 throughoutE. Donate whatever clothes are left overF. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spotsG. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition三、语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）（共1题；共30分）6.阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Its the seaside birds that deserve at

37、least part of the blame for getting Nick Burchill blacklisted at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada.Burchill was 1 at the hotel on business and planning to 2 some friends in the area. They had asked him to 3 some pepperoni (辣香肠) from back east. So he 4 a suitcase full of pepperoni. As he

38、 was 5 that it would be too warm, he 6 it out on the table near an open window. He thought his pepperoni was 7 and well chilled (冷却) and he 8 .Thats when things went 9 . I remember walking down the long 10 and opening the door to my room to find an entire flock of seagulls, Burchill said in a recent

39、 letter of 11 to the 4-star hotel. The seagulls immediately went 12 . They rushed to the window, 30 or 40 birds all trying to 13 at the same time, and pepperonieverywhere. The curtains were falling down, the lamps were falling down, It was a real 14 .Older and wiser now, Burchill chalked up the inci

40、dent to youthful indiscretion (莽撞).I have 15 and I admit responsibility of my 16 , he said in the letter. I come to you, 17 , to apologize for the-damage I had 18 caused and to ask you to 19 my lifetime ban from the hotel.His letter 20 . Banned from the hotel since 2001.Burchill is now welcome to co

41、me back, the Fairmont said.1. A. studyingB. stayingC. lookingD. packing2. A. visitB. helpC. followD. make3. A. sellB. haveC. bringD. taste4. A. filledB. lockedC. abandonedD. lost5. A. surprisedB. pleasedC. excitedD. worried6. A. dugB. clearedC. cuD. laid7. A. deliciousB. safeC. softD. ready8. A. lef

42、tB. noddedC. waitedD. regretted9. A. farB. funnyC. wrongD. blind10. A. beachB. drivewayC. hallD. table11. A. applicationB. apologyC. requestD. invitation12. A. hungryB. deadC. missingD. wild13. A. wake upB. get outC. take offD. break in14. A. messB. puzzleC. fightD. challenge15. A. recoveredB. retir

43、edC. escapedD. matured16. A. sufferingB. plansC. madnessD. actions17. A. hands in pocketB. nose in the airC. hat in handD. feet on the ground18. A. indirectlyB. deliberatelyC. cautiouslyD. secretly19. A. replaceB. rememberC. reconsiderD. renew20. A. arrivedB. workedC. endedD. disappeared四、第二节阅读下面短文，

44、在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）（共1题；共15分）7.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。 The Xian City Wall is the most complete city wall that has survived Chinas long history. It _(build) originally to protect the city _the Tang dynasty and has now been completely restored (修复). It is possible _

45、(walk) or bike the entire 14 kilometers.We accessed the wall through the South Gate. The wall is 12 meters high and from here you can see streams of people moving inside and outside the City Wall.After _(spend) some time looking at all the defensive equipment at the wall, we decided it was time for

46、some action and what _(good) than to ride on a piece of history!We _(hire) our bikes from the rental place at the South Gate. My bike was old and shaky _did the job. It took us about 3 hours to go all _way around the Xian City Wall. Supposedly you can do it in two hours, but we stopped at the different gates and _(watchtower) to fake pictures or just to watch the local people going about their _