1、 高考英语临考冲刺卷高考英语临考冲刺卷 浙江卷（一）浙江卷（一） Clara packed her things at the Patent Office and went to her boss. “Its been a pleasure working with you, but Im quitting my job.” She turned and left. “What are you doing home so early?” asked her sister Sally. “The Civil War is taking its toll on the Union soldiers
2、. I need to help them.” Sally chewed her lips and looked around the room. “Im going with you.” The two volunteered at the Washington Hospital. After several months, Clara became unsettled. “Sally, this isnt enough. I need to help the soldiers in the field and on the front lines. Im leaving in the mo
3、rning.” Sallys brows rose into her forehead. “Sally! You cant. Its too dangerous.” “The front line soldiers who need help are in greater danger.” Clara got donations where she could and used her own savings to buy supplies. She traveled from battle to battle with three army wagons. She also organize
4、d men to give first aid, carry water, and prepare food for the wounded. After many months of battlefield after battlefield, Clara told her friend Rachel. “I finally received official permission to bring supplies to battlefields. The wounded soldiers are so appreciative of all I do, theyve named me t
5、he “Angel of the Battlefield.” “Thats wonderful,” said Rachel. “You certainly deserve the recognition. Youre one of the bravest women I know.” After the Civil War ended, Clara went to Europe to rest her body and mind. So many years of helping soldiers and their families had worn her down. While visi
6、ting Switzerland, Clara learned of the International Red Cross. Its mission to help war victims around the world aroused Claras interest and excitement. It also sparked an idea. When she returned home, Clara worked to establish an American Red Cross. She even met with President Hayes to discuss it.
7、Finally, on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross was formed. A month later, Clara was elected president of the organization. 1.Where did Clara first volunteer to help the Union soldiers? A.Switzerland. B.The Patent Office. C.The front lines. D.The Washington Hospital. 2.Which of the following words
8、best describes Claras character? A.Fearless and devoted. B.Generous and energetic. C.Humorous and brave. D.Considerate and confident. 3.What is the text mainly about? A.The suffering brought by the Civil War. B.The development of the American Red Cross. C.Womens contributions to the American peace.
9、D.A great woman who introduced Red Cross into USA. The topic of womens employment in China has been trending on Weibo. In fact, Chinese women are taking part in countrys labor force in great numbers. Overall, 70% of Chinese women are either employed in some companies or seeking employment, and almos
10、t 76% of Chinese women are eager to gain a higher position in their careers. No wonder Chinese women have earned the reputation as the most ambitious women in the world. Driven by the words “women hold up half the sky”, women in China are encouraged to join the labor force, making the gender(性别) gap
11、 much narrower in China than that in many other countries. With the rapid growth of Chinas economy and the increasing demand in domestic labor market, Chinese women are also given more opportunities to get jobs than ever before. Furthermore, China has made great strides towards improving girls educa
12、tion. Ever since the introduction of the “Compulsory Education Law” in 1986, female admission to education has been on a significant rise. In 2012, female college students made up 51.4 percent of the total university student population. With qualified education background, women are more preferred i
13、n the labor force. The huge number of Chinese women in countrys labor force has made the “she economy” and it has made a significant contribution to the economy growth in several aspects, such as healthcare, financial services, e-commerce and education. In a recent study, McKinsey Global Institute e
14、stimated that Chinese womens contribution to Chinas domestic product was 41 percent, the highest in the Asia Pacific region. But there are still a lot of challenges for todays Chinese women. Cases are not rare where the value of women professionals, especially those involved in scientific research,
15、is often under appreciated. In terms of salary, studies show there is a widening gender pay gap between male and female in China, as a result of which women are more likely than their husbands to give up careers to focus on childcare. It would seem that in some contexts, Chinese women still need men
16、s help. 1.The underlined word “strides” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _. A.struggle B.sacrifice C.progress D.chance 2.What is one of the challenges women face in workforce? A.A well appreciated performance in certain careers. B.A lower payment than male workforce. C.A heavy burden from tak
17、ing care of children. D.A strong independence from mens assistance. 3.Whats the passage mainly about? A.The significant role of female in todays China. B.The phenomenon of “she economy” in China. C.Womens great effort in economic independence. D.Womens influence on worldwide employment trend. Resear
18、chers have reported the largest-ever single-year drop in cancer death rates in the United States. The rate of deaths from cancer fell 2.2 percent from 2016 to 2017. That is the largest drop since record-keeping began in 1930. The American Cancer Society says that overall death rates from cancer have
19、 fallen about 1.5 percent each year since 1991. Better treatments for lung cancer are part of the reason for the falling numbers, said Rebecca Siegel, the lead writer of the report. She said, Lung cancer has been the most common cause of cancer death in the United States, and now we have better ther
20、apies for our patients and patients are living longer and better than ever before. Improved treatments for lung cancer include the areas of surgery, scanning, and use of radiation. In addition to better treatments, fewer people are getting lung cancer because fewer people are smoking. There are also
21、 better drugs. Genetic testing helps doctors choose the right drugs for the kind of cancer in a patient. Doctor Jyoti Patel is a lung cancer expert with Northwestern University in Illinois. She said new drugs that get the patients own immune system to fight the cancer could help make the death rate
22、fall even more. American Cancer Society researchers also found a large decrease in the death rate from melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. It has fallen by 7 percent a year recently. The decrease is largely because of new drugs that became available about nine years ago. There are differences in cancer
23、 rates among racial and ethnic groups in the United States. African Americans have for many years had higher rates of cancer than white Americans. However, that gap is shrinking. Hispanic(西班牙的)Americans have generally had the lowest cancer rates. 1.What does the underlined word therapies in Paragrap
24、h 2 mean? A.Medical treatments. B.Medical services. C.Medical supplies. D.Medical organizations. 2.The drop in lung cancer rates in the USA mainly lies in _. A.Governments efforts in shrinking the gap B.peoples awareness of the damage of the disease C.the application of surgery, scanning, and use of
25、 radiation D.the joint efforts of treatment, less smoking and better drugs 3.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A.U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Sharply B.Improved Treatments for Lung Cancer C.Study Finds Drop in Cancer Deaths in U.S. D.Lung Cancer to Remain Major Health Issue in U.S. 4.Where
26、 does this passage most probably come from? A.A Science Fiction. B.A Newspaper. C.A Research Paper. D.A Health Survey. The first year of college is vital for setting students up for success, laying a strong foundation for the rest of college and beyond. Research shows that if you finish your first y
27、ear and sign up for the second, youre far more likely to get that degree. _ Heres what the experts recommend. Go to college on purpose. _ It means spending as long as four years and taking up a large amount of your familys income. Simply going because everyone told you so puts you more at risk of ha
28、ving just some college and no degree. Dont just go to college because your school counselor or your parents told you to go, says Yolanda Watson Spiva, who runs the non-profit organization Complete College America. _ Make a connection with a staff member. You can lean on any college staff member conn
29、ected with the college to learn the ropes of the institution. _ Research has shown that having one strong connection with staff members can make you feel engaged(参与) and supported throughout college. They can also result in strategic career advice and networking opportunities. _ Start with your clas
30、seswork on assignments together or form a study group. Join clubs and organizationslet the organizational framework of those meetings ease the awkwardness of scheduling the first friend date. Dont beat yourself up if it doesnt happen right away. Keep reaching out. If someone else says hi, respond! A
31、.Going to college lakes time and money. B.So how do you get through the first year? C.Find a group of friends who support you. D.Pick your classes wisely and map out your path. E.You actually go to college because you have an agenda. F.You can also ask them about things unrelated to the class. G.It
32、can be an adviser, a financial aid officer, even a librarian. 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。 Many people, mostly young adults, are struggling to get a job. The main reason is that they dont have 1 . Meanwhile, a lot of them 2 how they can even get that without a job. The answer is
33、 simple. Volunteer. Is your school 3 a little event for kids? 4 ! This will surely teach you organizational and communication skills that are 5 in the workplace. I have heard many young adults 6 about how hard it is to get experience. It is 7 in front of you! You just need to 8 clearly what you are
34、looking for. Personally, I 9 joining a school club or two. Its a great way to 10 experience needed for jobs, where different 11 each teach something. You will learn how to be a 12 if you are president of the club. The same 13 to vice-president. Being a secretary teaches you how to solve problems wit
35、h little or no 14 .The most important thing out of all these is that you will have to 15 customers”. It may not have been a real, 16 job that fits your financial needs, but you do get the feel of a work environment. Another tip is: Dont be 17 to get a job like working at a fast food restaurant, as y
36、ou will eventually work your way up the 18 . A lot of young adults dislike taking up such jobs, thinking theyre for people who 19 need a job. However, these jobs will help you to get a better one 20 what youve learned. So, once again, get out there! Go to volunteer and look for internships(实习期的工作)!
37、1.A.experience B.intention C.courage D.ambition 2.A.agree B.realize C.question D.prove 3.A.seeking B.advocating C.demanding D.arranging 4.A.Put up B.Sign up C.Set up D.Hold up 5.A.ordinary B.different C.valuable D.detailed 6.A.argue B.complain C.wonder D.worry 7.A.fortunately B.barely C.effectively
38、D.occasionally 8.A.determine B.control C.describe D.measure 9.A.practice B.prevent C.remember D.recommend 10.A.gain B.offer C.employ D.explore 11.A.choices B.types C.roles D.methods 12.A.winner B.member C.volunteer D.leader 13.A.reacts B.applies C.submits D.appeals 14.A.direction B.knowledge C.appro
39、val D.responsibility 15.A.care for B.deal with C.discuss with D.look for 16.A.paid B.worthwhile C.reliable D.recognized 17.A.prepared B.amazed C.ashamed D.satisfied 18.A.business B.ladder C.restaurant D.mountain 19.A.probably B.finally C.merely D.desperately 20.A.instead of B.apart from C.but for D.
40、due to 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tea is one of Chinas greatest cultural treasures. While taking a trip in China, buying tea can be an _(enjoy) and necessary part of it. Buying tea in China is like buying a bottle of fine wine in France. Since the _ (various) is amazing, people need to ed
41、ucate themselves about the qualities of tea, and then taste and taste. The one you like most is the _ (good) for you. You will be offered some samples(样品) before deciding what _ (buy) in a tea shop. Usually, customers _ (sit) at a small table, the shop assistant prepares tea in small pots and pours
42、it into tiny cups for them. Although tea can be found everywhere in China, its _ (basic) a kind of regional thing. On the one hand, most of famous Chinese tea _ (name) after their production area, such as West Lake Longjing Tea. Therefore, some areas in China are particularly known _ their tea. On t
43、he other hand, a certain kind of tea usually is unique to a certain place. Take Pu-erh as an example. It refers to tea from Yunnan province _ Pu-erh is grown. The tea is compressed(压紧), either in _ form of pancakes(bingcha), bricks(zhuancha), bowls(tuocha) or mushrooms(jincha). 假定你是李华,在多伦多度寒假。你从下边的海
44、报得知当地一个普通话冬令营正在招募志愿 者,你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封申请信,内容包括: 1.写信目的; 2.个人优势; 3.你的期待。 注意: 1.词数 80 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 _ _ _ _ _ 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。 Mike licked the last of the mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was almost time to leave. He jumped into the car with his parents and headed off to the Olymp
45、ic-sized pool for the big swim meet. When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift. Mike climbed out the pool, smiling. He had just won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group. “Congratulations, son,” his father said. His mom gave him a hug, even though he was s
46、oaking wet. A week later, it was time for another swim meet. Like before, Mike decided to enjoy his favorite ice cream flavor. Mike remembered that the last time he had won a race, he also ate mint chocolate chip ice cream first. Maybe hed win again. Hes taken first place again in his race. Mike was feeling pretty good. As it turned out, Mike decided to have some mint chocolate chip ice cream before every one of the next few swim meets. He began to think of it as his lucky charm. After several months of placing in the top positions of every race he swam, Mike was feelin
