1、 2021 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(新高考 I 卷)英语第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例:How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】Why did the woman go
2、 to Mallorca?A. To teach Spanish.B. To look for a job.C. To see a friend.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: I was in Mallorca last week.M: Oh, what were you doing there?W: My best friend worked there. And I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my Spanish.2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What does the man ask the wo
3、man to do?A. Take him to hospital.B. Go to a class with him.C. Submit a report for him.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: Ruth, Ive got this terrible cold and I have to see a doctor. I am afraid I cant go to the class. Could you help me hand in my lab report to Dr. Davidson?W: Sure, no problem. Just take care of yours
4、elf and dont worry about the class.3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】Who will look after the children?A. Jennifer.B. Suzy.C. Marie.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: Marie, if no one takes care of your children while youre away, Jennifer and I will be glad to have them stay with us.W: Thats very kind of you. But theyve already lef
5、t for their Grandmas. You know, Suzy lives close by.4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What are the speakers going to do?A. Drive home.B. Go shopping.C. Eat out.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M: Hurry up with your food, Sally. They say theres a big storm coming. Wed better get home before that.W: Okay, Im done. Lets get back to th
6、e car. Could you carry these shopping bags?M: Oh, sure.5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】What are the speakers talking about?A. How to fry fish.B. How to make coffee.C. How to remove a bad smell.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M: We deep fried fish three days ago in the kitchen, but the unpleasant smell stays.W: There is a method
7、you can try. Every time you make coffee, dry the leftover coffee grounds and keep them in small bowls, then place the bowls in the kitchen.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,
8、请去附件查看】 6. When does Gomez watch a football game on TV?A. When he fails to get a ticket.B. When the stadium is crowded.C. When his friends are too busy.7. How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time?A. $20.B. $25.C. $50.【答案】6. A 7. B【解析】【原文】W: Are you a football fan, Gomez?M: Yes, I go to
9、 the stadium whenever there is a good game. And if I cant get a ticket, I watch the game on TV. That way, theyre less exciting though.W: Is the ticket expensive?M: It depends. It usually costs about 20 to 50 dollars. Last time I paid 25.W: Thats not very expensive. Maybe we can go together sometime.
10、M: Great. Itll be more fun to watch the game with a friend.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】 8. What did Alex do in the afternoon?A. He had a walk.B. He went hunting.C. He planted trees.9. What did Alex bring back?A. Flowers.B. Leaves.C. Books.10 What was Bob doing when Alex saw him?A. Fishing.B.
11、Taking pictures.C. Swimming.【答案】8. A 9. B 10. A【解析】【原文】W: Youre out the whole afternoon, Alex? What did you do?M: I took a walk by myself.W: You just kept walking and walking for four hours?M: Actually, its not so boring. Walking in the woods is a grand adventure. Your feet can take you to the most
12、amazing places.W: What did you do in the woods?M: I smelt the flowers, looked at the birds, and yeah, I picked many tree leaves. I will make bookmarks with them. Look!W: Arent they beautiful?M: Then I met Bob at the lake. He was fishing while his kids were having a swim.W: Did you talk to him?M: No,
13、 I walked on and took a lot of pictures. Theres just so much out there to see.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】 11. What did David do on his most recent holiday?A. He had a boat trip.B. He took a balloon flight.C. He climbed a mountain.12. What is on Davids list?A. Gifts he needed to buy.B. Things
14、 he wished to do.C. Dates he had to remember.13. Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday?A. Australia.B. California.C. The Amazon.【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C【解析】【原文】W: David, how was your holiday?M: Great, I climbed Mount Fuji. It was really beautiful. Now I can check one more thing off
15、 my list.W: Your list?M: Yes. When I was 12, I made a list of things I wanted to do some day.W: Thats interesting. How many of the things on your list have you done so far?M: Almost half. I have pictures. Would you like to see them?W: Yes, sure.M: Here I am on top of Mount Fuji. And here I am in a h
16、ot air balloon.W: When did you do that? Ive always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon.M: It was two years ago, in August, in California.W: What are your plans for the next holiday?M: Im thinking of deep-sea diving in Australia. Do you have any other suggestions?W: You really ought to take a boat d
17、own the Amazon. Youll see a lot of interesting animals and beautiful trees. Its one of the best places Ive been to.M: OK. Ill put it on my list.听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】 14. Why did Sarah make the phone call?A. To ask a favor.B. To pass on a message.C. To make an appointment.15. Where is S
18、arah now?A. In Brighton.B. At her home.C. At the Shelton Hotel.16. What time is Michael leaving his place tomorrow morning?A. At 7:40.B. At 8:00.C. At 8:20.17. What is the probable relationship between John and Sarah?A. Neighbors.B. Fellow workers.C. Husband and wife.【答案】14. A 15. B 16. A 17. C【解析】【
19、原文】W: Hello, Michael.M: Hi, Sarah.W: Are you attending the conference tomorrow morning at the Shelton Hotel?M: Yes. Are you?W: Yeah, but when I arrived home five minutes ago, I found that my car wouldnt start. And John is in Brighton on business.M: Do you know whats wrong with the car?W: Im not exac
20、tly sure. I think there is a problem with the engine. ErrI wonder if you could give me a ride to the hotel tomorrow morning.M: Sure. When shall I be at your place?W: Well, what about 8: 00? From my place to Shelton, we have to drive through the quarters, so wed better leave early to avoid the traffi
21、c.M: OK. No problem. It takes twenty minutes to reach your place. So Ill set off at 7:40. By the way, do you also need me to drive you home tomorrow afternoon?W: No, John will be back then, and hell get me home. Thank you, Michael.M: Thats okay. See you tomorrow.听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】 18.
22、 What do most people think is very important in spoken communication?A. Pronunciation.B. Vocabulary.C. Grammar.19. Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker?A. To develop your reading fluency.B. To improve your note-taking skills.C. To find out your mispronunciations.20. What is the
23、speakers last suggestion?A. Spell out the difficult words.B. Check the words in a dictionary.C. Practice reading the words aloud.【答案】18. B 19. C 20. C【解析】【原文】W: Hello, everyone. Today Ill talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say pronunciation and fluency are the biggest
24、 barriers, followed by grammar, in effective spoken English. However, most people dont regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. Theyre more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their mispronunciations. So its important to first fin
25、d out the words you mispronounce. You should listen to experts, by experts, I mean those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes. When listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange, strange because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, c
26、heck a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult-to-pronounce words and names, and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now youve got the correct pronunciations of the words, its time to practice reading them every day.阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)第一
27、节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)ARome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel ( 旅 社 ). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, youll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I
28、had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. Its one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. Its affordable, and its got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, its close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro
29、 PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. Theres also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Sta
30、tion HostelIf youre looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesnt charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every
31、room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and its close to all of the citys main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you requi
32、re some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A. Comfort.B. Security.C. Price.D. Location.22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A. Yellow Hostel.B. Hostel Alessandro Palace.C. Y
33、outh Station Hostel.D. Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A. It gets noisy at night.B. Its staff is too talkative.C. It charges for Wi-Fi.D. Its inconveniently located.【答案】21. C 22. B 23. C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了罗马的几个价格低廉,安全舒适的旅馆。【21题详解】细节理解题。通
34、过文章第一段“Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel ( 旅 社 ).”(对旅行者来说,罗马可能很昂贵,这就是许多人选择住旅社的原因)可知选择住旅社的旅行者可能最关心的是价格。故选C。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据Hostel Alessandro Palace部分“If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome.”(如果你喜欢社交旅馆,这是罗马最适合你的旅馆)可知如果你喜欢社交旅馆,Hos
35、tel Alessandro Palace是罗马最适合你的旅馆。故选B。【23题详解】细节理解题。根据Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes部分“However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.”(但是,你需要支付每天2欧元的Wi-Fi)可知Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes的缺点是Wi-Fi收费。故选C。BBy day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova not as
36、a musician but as her page turner. “Im not a trained musician, but Ive learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the groups official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the p
37、ages of the score so the musician doesnt have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you dont turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats i
38、n the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist
39、 has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off
40、the stand,” Mr Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “Hes interested in
41、 the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: Turn, turn! “Robert is the best page turner Ive had in my entire life.”24. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?A. Read music.B. Play the piano.C. Sing songs.D. Fix the instruments.25. Which of the following best describes Tittert
42、ons job on stage?A. Boring.B. Well-paid.C. Demanding.D. Dangerous.26. What does Titterton need to practise?A. Counting the pages.B. Recognizing the “nodding”.C. Catching falling objects.D. Performing in his own style.27. Why is Ms Raspopovas husband “the worse page turner”?A. He has very poor eyesig
43、ht.B. He ignores the audience.C. He has no interest in music.D. He forgets to do his job.【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了为钢琴演奏者做翻页工作的Robert Titterton和他的工作情况。【24题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段“Im not a trained musician, but Ive learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.(我不是受过训练的音乐
44、家,但我学会了识谱,这样我就可以在Maria的表演中帮助她)”可知,Titterton因为识谱,所以可以在Maria的钢琴表演中为她翻页。故选A项。【25题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you dont turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.(这项工作需要很多技能。你必须确保你不会一次
45、翻两页并且必要的时候确保你回到前面找到音乐重复的部分)”可知,为钢琴家翻页这项工作很需要技巧。由此推知,Titterton的工作要求是很高的。故选C项。【26题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.(无声的舞台交流是关键,每个钢琴家都有自己的“点头”风格来表示翻页,他们需要和翻页者进
46、行练习)”可知,Titterton需要和钢琴演奏者练习识别他们的“点头”示意来翻页。故选B项。【27题详解】细节理解题。根据最后一段“Hes interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: Turn, turn!(他对音乐很感兴趣,感受着每一个音符,所以我不得不说:“翻页,翻页!”)”可知,Ms Raspopova的丈夫因为对音乐感兴趣,所以帮她翻页的时候总是沉浸在音乐中而忘掉自己的工作,她不得不去提醒。故选D项。CWhen the explorers first set foot upon the contine
47、nt of North America, the skies and lands were alive with an astonishing variety of wildlife. Native Americans had taken care of these precious natural resources wisely. Unfortunately, it took the explorers and the settlers who followed only a few decades to decimate a large part of these resources. Millions of waterfowl ( 水 禽 ) were killed at the hands of market hunters and a handful of overly ambitious sportsmen. Millions of acres of wetlands were dried to feed and house the ever-increasing populations, greatly reducing waterfowl habitat.In 1934, with the passage of the Migrat