今天呈现2021 年高考英语甲卷 阅读理解真题及答案
（适用地区：四川、云南、贵州、广西、西藏）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
A
Take a view, the Landscape (风景) Photographer of the Year Award, was the idea of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Each year, the high standard of entries has shown 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 corners of the UK and beyond .
Mike Shepherd (2011)
Skiddaw in Winter
Cumbria, England
It was an extremely cold winter's evening 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 sun setting in the west. I used classical techniques, translated from my college days spent in the darkroom into Photoshop, to achieve the black-and-white image .
Timothy Smith (2014)
Macclesfield Forest
Cheshire, England
I was back in my home town of Macclesfield to take some winter images. Walking up a path through the forest towards 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 probably 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 snow-covered forests.
3. Where can the text be found?
A. In a history book.
B. In a novel.
C. In an art magazine.
D. In a biography.
B
Port Lympne Reserve, which runs a breeding (繁育) programme, has welcomed the arrival of a rare black rhino calf (犀牛幼崽). When the tiny creature arrived on January 31, she became the 40th black rhino to be born at 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 we're all absolutely delighted to welcome another calf to our black rhino family. She's healthy, strong and already eager to play and explore. Her mother, Solio, is a first-time mum and she's doing a fantastic job. It's 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 exploring 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 babies will enter the breeding program. The first rhino to be born at Port Lympne arrived on January 5 to first-time mother Kisima. Paul Beer said: "We're struggling a bit to get close to the mother and we were hoping that we would have been able to do a bit more with her, but she's quite nervous. We're not sure if she's going to accept us being near her or not."
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the global black rhino population has dropped as low as 5,500, giving the rhinos a "critically endangered" status.
4. Which of the following best describes the breeding programme?
A. Costly.
B. Controversial.
C. Ambitious.
D. Successful.
5. What does Paul Beer say about the new-born rhino?
A. She loves staying with her mother.
B. She dislikes outdoor activities.
C. She is in good condition.
D. She is sensitive to heat.
6. What similar experience do Solio and Kisima have?
A. They had their first born in January.
B. They enjoyed exploring new places.
C. They lived with the local wild rhino.
D. They received good training from keepers.
7. What can be inferred about Port Lympne Reserve?
A. The rhino section will be open to the public.
B. Their black rhino program has been a success.
C. It aims to control the black rhino population.
D. The rhinos will be set free into the wild.
C
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky 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 your head ringing. I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe. Safe. When I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: "Safe! Safe! Safe!" And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters weaving among the kids who rushed by on their boards. I found my way to the beam. Then a rail-thin teenager in a baggy white T-shirt skidded 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 here 20 years ago," I told him. He nodded slowly. "So I was," he said. "Amazing," I said. "Do you still skate?" He shook his head. "But I remember this place being full of excitement," I said. "It still is," he said. "I still come here sometimes and just watch."
I left before long, watching him watching the skaters. I was glad I'd returned. The traffic was busy, but I felt light, almost floating. The river Thames was flowing past, carrying memories. I smiled. I was home.
8. Why was the author unhappy in London when he was 9?
A. He was alone in the city.
B. He missed his old life.
C. He disliked the weather.
D. He had trouble with the language.
9. What do the underlined words "Safe! Safe! Safe!" probably mean?
A. Be careful!
B. Well done!
C. No way!
D. Don't worry!
10. What happened when the author went to Washington?
A. He lost interest in skateboarding.
B. He missed his friends in London.
C. He improved his skateboarding skills.
D. He found the locals unfriendly.
11. How did the author feel when he returned to Southbank?
A. Regretful.
B. Nervous.
C. Joyful.
D. Disappointed.
D
Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.
Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But one outstanding example doesn't answer the general question completely. And while Einstein was unique, there are millions who are not Einstein but who have achieved remarkable things in their own fields.
Genius is often thought of as something exceptional, something beyond the reach of ordinary people. But is this really true? There is no one definition of genius. But many experts agree that a genius is someone who has extraordinary intelligence, skill, or creative ability. And this can be shown in many different ways.
Some people are geniuses in a particular field. For example, Mozart was a musical genius. Picasso was an artistic genius. Einstein was a scientific genius. But there are also people who are geniuses in many different areas. Leonardo da Vinci, for example, was not only a great painter but also a great scientist, inventor, and engineer.
Geniuses also think differently. They often see connections that others don't see. They are curious and ask questions. They are not afraid to challenge old ideas. And they are willing to take risks.
But geniuses are not just born. They also work hard. Many geniuses have spent years practicing and learning. They have failed many times but never given up. As Thomas Edison said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."
So, who is a genius? Everyone has the potential to be a genius in their own way. It may be in art, science, music, business, or something else. The key is to find what you are good at and work hard at it.
12. What does the author think of Einstein?
A. He is a genius of his time.
B. He sets a good example for us.
C. He is an extraordinary scientist.
D. He is the symbol of modern science.
13. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The kinds of genius.
B. The qualities of genius.
C. The birth of genius.
D. The success of genius.
14. What do geniuses have in common?
A. They are highly educated.
B. They are curious and creative.
C. They are good at making friends.
D. They are willing to help others.
15. What can we learn from the text?
A. Geniuses are born with talents.
B. Geniuses are hard to understand.
C. Geniuses are made, not born.
D. Geniuses are ordinary people.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
Swap, Don't Shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources 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 those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? 16 . It's 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 how you organize it. Here's how to do it:
● Inv 5-10 people so you have a nice selection. Less people than that, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
● 17 . They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.
● Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room. 18 . Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on.
● Set a starting time. Maybe you say "go," or turn on a certain song, or whatever. 19 . And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!
● Keep the swapping going. As people leave, you can either hold onto the clothes that are left, or donate them. 20 . And the clothes swap will turn into a happy memory.
A. Just keep music playing throughout
B. Everyone brings whatever clothes they don't wear
C. When the invitation comes, tell people to bring 3-5 things
D. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
E. Donate whatever clothes are left at the end
F. Have a friend help you greet and guide people
G. Hold a clothing swap
答案
第一节
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. C
第二节
16. G
17. C
18. D
19. A
20. E
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