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1、高三英语第一次模拟考试试卷,一、阅读选择 1.阅读理解 Childrens books bring back joyful memories, providing kids with that much-needed escapism, entertainment and education from a young age. But sometimes it can be difficult to know which to choose. Here, experts share a selection of their favourites. Germany: Konstantin, by
2、 Gerda Wagener Vlasta Barankova This book follows a shy crocodile named Konstantin who finds a French horn in the jungle. The lonely reptile learns to play the instrument in secret but later with the confidence given by other animals, the nervous and lonely Konstantin finally comes out of his shell
3、and finds friendship through his music. This heartwarming story encourages taking pride in what you do and having the courage to share it with others. Sweden: Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren Pippi, a nine-year-old girl, is always ready to challenge the authority of grown-ups and has a love of
4、 animals, especially for her pet horse and monkey. Pippi also provides a strong female presence in the story, which is often lacking in traditional childrens literature and fairy tales. This is a great book for any children looking for an exciting and courageous figure that they can relate or look u
5、p to, teaching them not only to take the lead but to question the rules of the world. Sweden: Pettson and Findus by Sven Nordqvist It is a series about the adventures of an old man, Pettson, and his cat, Findus, living in their farmhouse in the countryside. Beginning usually with ordinary events, su
6、ch as a camping or fishing trip, they contain lots of fantastical details of the small creatures that play tricks on Pettson. These tales encourage finding joy in the little things in life, whether it is cooking or just enjoying the great outdoors. France: The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exup
7、ery As one of the most translated books ever, The Little Prince is a classic in many nations beyond its native France. The plot revolves around a young prince who travels from planet to planet through space. He learns lessons about love, loneliness and friendship along the ensuing journey. The book
8、may have been written for children, but The Little Prince includes enough reflection on complex themes to keep grown-ups entertained as well, making it a great choice for parents and children to read together. 1What are parents supposed to do with a shy boy? A.Motivate him to learn a musical instrum
9、ent.,B.Accompany him to read bedtime stories.,C.Encourage him to come out of his shell.,D.Educate him to challenge authorities.,2Which is the best choice to help improve your kids critical thinking? A.Konstantin Pippi Longstocking Pettson and Findus The Little Prince,3What do the four books have in
10、common? A.They come from the western culture.,B.They are the most translated books ever.,C.They are about human-animal relationship.,D.They are about memories of childhood.,2.阅读理解 Louise Gluck has been no stranger to awards over her long and storied career since her first publication in 1968. In 199
11、3, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems, The Wild Iris. And on Oct 8 (2021) she became the 16th woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature with the Nobel prizes first awarded in 1901.,Gluck was honored “for her unmistakable poetic voice that, with plain and simple beauty, makes ind
12、ividual existence universal. Often said to be an autobiographical poet, drawing from the inner parts of her life, Gluck seeks the universal, Nobel Committee Chair Anders Olsson said in a statement. Gluck, 77, the author of 12 poetry collections, has been able to turn her life experiences into univer
13、sal themes covering life, loss, and isolation. Because of this, readers have often found her poetry to be dark. However, there is much more than darkness in her voice, as noted by Olsson. It is candid and also a voice full of humor and biting wit. he said. For example, in her poem Snowdrops, she use
14、s the coming of spring after winter to show rebirth of life after death. She leads readers down a depressing path only to reconnect with the light at the near end. At the conclusion of the poem, readers are left to feel the raw wind of the new world as they watch a new spring. This is often the case
15、 in Glucks poetry, being able to feel joy even after not having done so for a long time. When her work Faithful Virtuous Night received a National Book Award for Poetry in 2021, a judge for the award went on to say, the collection comes from a world where darkness blurs (模糊) ordinarily sharp edges a
16、round the oppositions of our lives - loss and renewal, male and female, the living and the dead. Talking of prizes, she acknowledged that they can make existence in the world easier but did not amount to the immortality (永生) of a true artist. I want to live after I die, in that ancient way. she said. And theres no way of knowing whether that will happen, and there will be no knowing, no matter how many blue ribbons have been used to cover my body. The remark is in line with Olssons description o
