2019年茂名二模英语试题

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。

Besides Cambridge，could you imagine a more beautiful university town？61 its narrow medieval passageways and 801-yearold university，this small English city is packed with history.

Cambridge is less than 62 hour from London by train.And once you've arrived，you're going to want to do what the locals do and get yourself a bike. Cambridge 63（consider）the cycling capital of the UK.Bike hire shops are everywhere and parking is easy.

In the center of Cambridge is one of the world's most well-known and respected universities.Founded in 1208，Cambridge University is the fourth oldest university in the world still 64（teach）.One of the jewels in the university's crown is 65（it）library.Cambridge University Library holds around 8 million books，maps and journals.

One of the best ways to see Cambridge's 66（hide）spots is by boat，or punt（平底船），to be exact.Punting began in the early 20th century and remains the best way 67（explore）the River Cam and its many bridges-25 in all.

There are plenty of 68（place）to stay in the city but if you want to get some country air，just a short drive out of town is Clopton Courtyard，69 you can rent your own barn and enjoy the 70（peace）and pleasant life in the countryside.

改错题

I took part in an English Speech Contest last week. As only competitor from our class,I had to compete with 14 other excellent participants selecting from the whole school. When it is my turn,I got a little bit nervous at first, but soon I calmed me down at the thought of my English teacher's instructions. Then anything went smoothly. I performed so good that the judges and audiences gave me a big round of applause. Although the question-and answer section was the most challenging, but I managed to get through properly. When the judge announced the finally result, I was excited that I won first prize, that was totally beyond my imagination.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，请给你校爱好戏剧文化的外教Connie写一封电子邮件，邀请她一起去观看皮影戏。邮件的内容包括：

1.观看皮影戏的时间和地点；

2.皮影戏简介（一门古老的传统民间艺术；是世界电影的祖先；给人们带来欢乐等）；

3.期待回复。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：皮影戏shadow play