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1、2022年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题（全国甲卷）第二都分闽读理解（共两节.满分40分）ATheatres and EntertainmentSt Davids HallSt David，s Hall is the award winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart ofCardiff, s entertainment centre. With an impressive 2, 000-seatconcert hall, St David，s Hall is home to the annual

2、 Welsh Proms Cardiff. It presents live entertainment, includingpop, rock, folk, jazz, musicals, dance, world music, films and classical music.The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AHThe Glee ClubEvery weekend this is Wales premier comedy club where having a greattime is the order for both audiences and comedy st

3、ars alike. It is hard to name a comedy star who hasn, t been on the stage here. If you arelooking for the best comedies on tour and brilliant live music, you should start here. Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10 SBZSherman CymruSherman Cymrus theatre in the Cathays area of Cardiff reopened in F

4、ebruary 2012. This special building is a place in which theatre is made and where children, artists, writers and anyone else have the opportunity to do creative things. Sherman Cymru is excited to present a packed programme of the very best theatre, dance, family shows and music from Wales and the r

5、est of the world.Senghennydd Road, CardiffCF24 4YENew TheatreThe New Theatre has been the home of quality drama, musicals, dance and children，s shows for more than 100 years. Presenting the best of the West End along with the pick oft he UKs touring shows, the New Theatre is Cardiffs oldest survivin

6、g traditional theatre. Be sure to pay a visit as partof your stay in thecity.Park Place, CardiffCFlO 3LN21. Where is the Welsh Proms Cardiff hosted?A. At the New Theatre. B. At the Glee Club.C. At Sherman Cymru. D. At St David，s Hall.22. What can people do at the Glee Club?A. Watch musicals. B. Enjo

7、y comedies.C. See family shows. D. Do creative things.23. Which website can you visit to learn about Cardiff，s oldest surviving theatre? A.BGoffin，s cockatoos, akind of small parrot native to Australia, have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old. Though not k

8、nown to use tools in the wiId, the birds have proved skillful at tool use while kept in the cage. In a recent experiment, cockatoos were presented with a box with a nut inside it. The clear front of the box had a “keyhole” in a geometric shape, and the birds were given five differently shaped “keys”

9、 to choose from. Inserting the correct “key” would let out the nut.In humans, babies can put a round shape in a round hole from around one year of age, but itwill be another year before they are able to do the same with less symmetrical （对称的）shape. This ability to recognize that a shape will need to

10、 be turned in a specific direction before it will fit is called an /zallocentric frame of reference In the experiment, Goffin，s cockatoos were able to select the right tool for the job, in most cases, by visual recognition alone. Where trial-and-error was used, the cockatoos did better than monkeys

11、in similar tests. This indicates that Goffin，s cockatoos do indeed possess an allocentric frame of reference when moving objects in space, similar to two-year old babies.The next step, according to the researchers, is to try and work out whether the cockatoos rely entirely on visual clues（线索），or als

12、o use a sense of touch in making their shapeselections.24. How did the cockatoos get the nut from the box in the experiment?A. By following instructions.B. By using a tool.C. By turning the box around. D. By removing the lid.25. Which task can human one-year-olds most likely complete according tothe

13、 text?A. Usinga key to unlock a door.B. Telling parrots from other birds.C. Putting a ball into a round hole. D. Grouping toys of different shapes.26. What does the follow-up test aim to find out about the cockatoos?A. How far they are able to see.B. How they track moving objects.C. Whether they are

14、 smarter than monkeys. D. Whether they use a sense of touch in the test27. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Cockatoos: Quick Error CheckersB. Cockatoos: IindependentLearnersC. Cockatoos: Clever Signal-ReadersD. CockatOos: Skilful Shape-SortersCAs Ginni Bazlinton reached Antarctica, she

15、found herselfgreeted by a group of little Gentoo penguins（企鹅）longing to say hello. These gentle, lovely gatekeepers welcomed her and kick-started what was to be a trip Ginni would never forget.Ever since her childhood, Ginni, now, 71, has had a deep love for travel. Throughout her career （职 业）as a p

16、rofessional dancer, she toured in the UK, but always longed to explore further. When she retired from dancing and her sons eventually flew the nest, she decidedit was time to take theclunge.After taking a degree at Chichester University in Related Arts, Ginni began to travel the world, eventually ge

17、tting work teaching English in Japan and Chile. And it was in Chile she discovered she could get last-minute cheap deals on ships going to Antarctica from the islands off Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of the South American mainland. just decided I wanted to go, she says . I had no idea abou

18、t what Id find there and I wasn，t nervous, I just wanted to do it. Andi wanted to do it alone as I always prefer it that way. In March 2008, Ginni boarded a ship with 48 passengers shed never met before, to begin the journey towards Antarctica. From seeing the wildlife to witnessing sunrises, the wh

19、ole experience was amazing, Antarctica left an impression on me that no other place has,“ Ginni says. I remember the first time I saw a humpback whale; it just rose out of the water like some prehistoric creature and I thought it was smiling at us. You could still hear the operatic sounds it was mak

20、ing underwater. z，The realization that this is a precious land, to be respected by humans, was one of the biggest things that hit home to Ginni.28. Which of the following best explains take the plunge J underlined in paragraph2?A. Try challenging things. B. Take a degree.C. Bring back lost memories.

21、 D. Stick to a promise.29. What made Ginni decide on the trip to Antarctica?A. Lovely penguins. B. Beautiful scenery.C. A discount fare. D. A friend，s invitation.30. What does Ginni think about Antarctica after the journey?A. It could be a home for her.B. It should be easily accessible.C. It should

22、be well preserved.D. It needs to be fully introduced.31. What is the text mainly about?A. A childhood dream. B. An unforgettable experience,C. Sailing around the world.D. Meeting animals in Antarctica.DSometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovere

23、d its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were sort of there-broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 10s, pilots Sydney ferryboats fora living. Ispent

24、 the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went out separate ways -he foralunchbreak. Ito explore the city.Ill miss these old boats,“ he said as we parted“How do you mean?” I asked.0h, they，re replacing them with catamarans.

25、Catamarans are faster, but they，re not so elegant, and they，re not fun to pilot. But thats progress, I guess.”Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords（口号）.and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city，s official historian, told me that in its rush

26、to modernity- in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. Sydney is confused about itself, she said. We cant seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. s a conflict that we aren，t getting any better at resolving（解决）.On

27、 the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. Many people say that we lack culture in this country,，/ he told me. What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000

28、 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more sill. Weve got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. Its a pretty hard combination to beat. He is right, but Ican，t help wishing they would keep those old ferries. 32. What is

29、 the first paragraph mainly about?A. Sydney，s striking architecture. B. The cultural diversity of Sydney.C. The key to Sydney，s development. D. Sydney，s tourist attractions in the 1960s. 33. What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds?A. He goes to work by boat. B. He looks forward to a new life.C. He p

30、ilot catamarans well. D. He is attached to the old ferries.34. What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney?A. It is losing its traditions. B. It should speed up its progress.C. It should expand its populationD. It is becoming more international.35. Which statement will the author probably agree wit

31、h?A. A city can be young and old at the same time.B. A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.C. Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance.D. Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.七选五Important Things to Know When Dining OutCultural dining etiquette （礼节）might

32、 surprise you with some of its important rules. 36 . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family - no matter where you are in the world.Chopstick RulesThe way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down be

33、tween bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 37 .Hands or Utensils （餐具）In India and the Middle East, its considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 38 instead preferri

34、ng to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.Making Requests39 . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don，t like their seasoning skills. Si

35、milarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 40 the more comfortable you，11 begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.A. The more friends you make in y

36、our lifeimeB. The more time you spend in any given countryC. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD. Don，t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE. Its a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF. Never stick them upright in your food or cross

37、them as you use themG. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a mealYou can tell a lot about a man by how he treats his dogs.For many years, I enjoyed living with my dogs, Tilly and Chance. Their 41 was nearly enough to keep my loneliness at bay. Nearly, last year, I started

38、 dating, but with 42 When I first dated Steve, I 43 he had d dog, Molly, and a cat, Flora. While I was 44 that he was an animal lover, I 45 that three dogs were perhaps too many, and my dogs might attack 46 , the cat.The next week we 47 our dogs together. It was a hot day. When we paused to catch ou

39、r 48 , Steve got down on one knee. Was he proposing（求婚）？ I liked him too, but so 49 ? He poured water from a bottle into his hand and offered it to my dogs. 50 , I began to fall for him.We 51 to date, though neither of us brought up the future. And then in late November, Tilly had an operation on he

40、r 52. I took the dogs out four times a day, and I worried that Tilly 53 climbing the stairs could reopen the wound. Then Steve 54 his house. All worked 55 . The three dogs formed a pack that, with coaching. 56 Flora? s space; Steve and I formed a good team 57 for Tilly. We made good housemates.A yea

41、r later, much to my 58 , this man produced a little box with a ring and proposed to me. He did not kneel （跪）down, nor did I 59 him to. That s only for giving 60 to the dogs that brought us together.41.A.ownershipB. membershipC. companionshipD. leadership42.43.A.fearedB. doubtedC. hopedD. learned44.A

42、.unsatisfiedB. amusedC. terrifiedD. thrilled45.A.predictedB. worriedC. regrettedD. insisted46.A.FloraB. ChanceC. MollyD. Tilly47.A.tiedB. walkedC. bathedD. fed48.A.breathB. balanceC. attentionD. imagination49.A.calmB. sureC. soonD. real50.A.By the wayB. In that caseC. By all meansD. In that moment51

43、.A.continued52.A.53. A.54. A.55. A.56. A.57. A.58. A.59. A. 60. A.第一下阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A visually-challenged man from Beijing recently hiked(徒步)40 days to Xi an, as a firststep 61 ( jounev) the Belt and Road route (路线)by foot.On thel, 100-kilometer journey, the manCao Shengkang, 62 los

44、t his eyesight at the age of eight in a car accident, crossed 40 cities and countries in three provinces. Inspired by the Bet and Road Forum for International Cooperation 63(hold) in Beijing. Cao decided to cover the route by hiking as a tribute (致敬)to the ancient Silk Road. 64 friend of his, Wu Fan

45、, volunteered to be his companion during the tip.Cao and Wu also collected garbage along the road, in order to promote environmental 65 (protect). Cao believes this will make the hiking trip even more 66(meaning). The two of them collected more than 1,000 plastic bottles along the 40-day journey.In

46、the last fiveyears, Cao 67 (walk) through 34 counties in six continents, and in 2016, he reached the top of Kilimanjaro, Africas 68 (high) mountain.Now, Cao has started the second part of his dream to walk along the Belt and Road route. He few 4, 700 kilometers 69_Xi an to Kashgar onSept.20,70 (plan

47、)to hike back to Xian in five months.第四部分写作第一节短文改错My father often took me tohis hospital when I was off my school. He showedme how his medical instruments was used. I often felt so closely to him. However, after I went to high school, somehow I become distant from him. Iwas unwilling talk with him a

48、nd often disobeyed his rule of not stay out with my friends too late. Thedisagreement was too sharp that neither he nor Iknew what to settle it. One day, he talked with me or hoped to mend our relations. With the efforts made by all sides, we began to understand each otherbetter.第二节书面表达你校将以六月八日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:1 .海洋的重要性；2 .保护海洋的倡议。注意：1 .词数100左右；2 .短文的题目和首句已为你写好。