2019年北京卷高考英语试题与答案(2)

　　第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)

　　第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，共30分)

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

　　A

　　Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time? You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA).Whatever stage of life you’re at, wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community(社区).

　　We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24. Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75. They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.

　　Depending on which role you choose, you could help to increase a community’s access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures. You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.

　　Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally, you’ll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness. You may have chances to meet new people who’ll become your lifelong friends.

　　This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes：

　　GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.

　　There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.

　　Find out more about joining a GDA programme:

　　Website:www.glodeve.org

　　Email:humanresources@glodeve.org

　　31. What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers?

　　A. To seek local partners. B. To take in young volunteers.

　　C. To carry out programmes. D. To foster cultural awareness.

　　32. The programme beginning in August will operate in .

　　A. Egypt B. Algeria C. Kenya D. South Africa

　　33. The shared goal of GDA’s projects is to .

　　A. explore new cultures B. protect the environment

　　C. gain corporate benefits D. help communities in need

　　B

　　Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.

　　It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, "Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?" With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.

　　With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.

　　Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.

　　As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.

　　Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilieCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.

　　34. How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?

　　A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.

　　C. She paid no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.

　　35. What is special about CanCandy?

　　A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.

　　C. It is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists’ recipe.

　　36. What does Moore expect from her business?

　　A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.

　　C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.

　　37. What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story?

　　A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.

　　B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.

　　C. Positive thinking and action result in success.

　　D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied.