2019届江苏省苏州市八校高三五月三模联考英语试题（word版）

2019届江苏省苏州市八校高三五月三模联考英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分120分，考试用时120分钟。第一卷（选择题共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20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分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。1. Where is the bicycle?A. Behind a tree.      B. In a parking lot.      C. By a street light.2. What did the man stop?A. Tennis.           B. basketball.           C. Swimming3. What does the man mean?A. He loves talking about kids.         B. He didn't receive the invitation.C. He is unwilling to go for the dinner.4. Who is the man most probably?A. A repairman.      B. A salesman.          C. The woman's husband.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. An illness.        B. A blind man.         C. A company.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man doing?A. Buying tickets.        B. Booking tickets.        C. Changing tickets.7. How much will the man pay for the tickets?A. $25.            B. $35.            C. $50.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the woman thank the man?A. He took care of her plants.          B. He picked up her newspapers.C. He found her a hotel by the lake.9. What can we learn about the man?A. He is in a restaurant now.           B. He went on a trip last month.C. He just returned from his vocation.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Uncle and niece.        B. Husband and wife.        C. Salesperson and customer.11. Why doesn't the woman want to see the movie Narnia?A. She has seen it before.           B. She doesn't like the leading actress in it.C. She isn't interested in that kind of movies.12. Which movie do the speakers decide to watch in the end?A. The Jungle.            B. Who Did It.             C. Hanging from the Edge.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What can be bought in the new shopping center now?A. Coffee.              B. Books.                 C. Clothes.14. When will the woman go to the shopping center?A. On Monday.          B. On Tuesday.             C. On Saturday.15. Where will the woman take the long-distance bus?A. At the bookshop.      B. In the market square.       C. Outside the museum.16. How long does the long-distance bus journey take?A. Forty minutes.        B. One hour and forty minutes.   C. Two hours.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where was Jean Henri Dunant from?A. Italy.                B. Switzerland.                C. Australia.18. Why was the Red Cross started at first?A. To help the wounded in the war.           B. To provide food for the poor.C. To fight against the war.19. What do we know about the red cross?A. It can be used to represent the first aid stations.B. It can only refer to the international organization.C. It is an official symbol of hospitals and medical treatment.20. What will the man talk about next?A. Something about First Aid.               B. The law about the Red Cross.C. The Red Cross organization in Australia.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的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。1.Only the hope that the rescuers were getting nearer        the trapped miners.A. suspended B. subscribedC. sustained D. suspected【答案】C2.From my point of view, there’s little chance that we will be successful in trying to change the present situation. ________, it is important that we try our best.A. Meanwhile B. OtherwiseC. Therefore D. Nevertheless【答案】D3.“It might have saved me a lot of money”, Mr. Chen sighed, “________ timely from the stock market this July”.A. did I withdraw B. should I withdrawC. have I withdrawn D. had I withdrawn【答案】D4.One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem ________ it becomes an emergencyA. when B. beforeC. after D. unless【答案】B5.Considered to be a less dangerous        to tobacco, "e-cigs" are taking over the West as more and more people switch over when trying to kick the habit.A. adjustment B. alternativeC. advertisement D. amusement【答案】B6.Helen said that she would bring me Justin Bieber's latest CD the next day, but she       .A. wouldn't B. didn'tC. hadn' t D. hasn't【答案】B7.You can’t imagine how excited we were ________ that our schoolmates had won the first place in National Robot Competition.A. learning B. having learnedC. to be learning D. to learn【答案】D8.—________ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.—Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.A. Would B. ShallC. Must D. May【答案】A9.As a result of ________ is now known in physics and chemistry, scientists have been able to make important discoveries in biology and medicine.A. what B. itC. which D. that【答案】A10.The drums of war are beating once again. As tensions rise between America and Iran, China appeals to both sides to ________.A. stand by B. come alongC. step back D. stick together【答案】C11.Locals lived in rather ________ conditions until the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.A. precious B. primitiveC. precise D. prior【答案】B12.—Oh, my God! What’s wrong with you?—I was going the normal speed limit when a truck appeared in front of me ________ and I didn't have time to stop.A. between the lines B. around the clockC. out of the blue D. over the moon【答案】C13.Music treatment involves a specialist playing an instrument or sing ________ the patient’s mood.A. by means of B. with regard toC. in response to D. on account of【答案】C14.Russia's cutting off the gas supply raised a major concern to the European Union,        a number of member states are increasingly dependent on one single supplier.A. whose B. thatC. where D. which【答案】C15.—I forgot to register for the courses. I’m one day late and most of the classes are full. What shall I do?—________ You can’t do anything about thatA. Take your time. B. Poor you!C. So what? D. No way!【答案】B第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。In all one's lifetime it is oneself that one spends the most time being with or dealing with. But it is ___16___ oneself that one has the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life you tend to ____17____ yourself. It seems that everything you seek for is within your ____18____. When you are going downhill you tend to underestimate yourself.To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a realist-aware of both one’s ___19___ and shortages. You may ____20____ hopefully to the future but be sure not to ____21____ too much, for ideals can never be fully realized. You may be ____22____ to meet challenges but it should be clear to you ___23___ to direct your efforts. That’s to say, so long as you have a perfect ____24____ of yourself, there won't be difficulties you can't overcome.To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation._____25_____ you think you are a towering tree or a blade of grass, a high mountain or a small stone, you _____26_____ a state of nature that has its own reason of existence. If you _____27_____ admire yourself you’ll have a real sense of self-appreciation, which will give you confidence. _____28_____ you gain full confidence in yourself, you’ll be _____29_____ to fight and overcome any difficulty.To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires doing oneself a favor when it’s needed. In time of anger, do yourself a favor by giving an _____30_____ to it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by its flames; in time of sadness, do yourself a favor by _____31_____ it with your friends so as to change a gloomy mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep or taking some stimulant. Show yourself loving concern about your health and daily life. _____32_____ you know perfectly well when and how to do yourself a favor, you won’t be confident and ready enough to _____33_____ the attack of illness. As you are aware, what a person physically has is but a human body that’s vulnerable when _____34_____ to the elements. So if you fall ill, it's up to you to take a good care of yourself.In a word, to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full _____35_____ of one's life. Then one will find one’s life full of color and flavor.16. A. permanently B. previously C. precisely D. probably17. A. overlook B. overestimate C. overcome D. overtake18. A. reach B. touch C. range D. control19. A. weaknesses B. disadvantages C. strengths D. limitations20. A. look up B. look back C. look forward D. look down21. A. expect B. anticipate C. inspect D. dream22. A. honest B. comprehensive C. courageous D. delicate23. A. what B. which C. how D. where24. A. idea B. knowledge C. system D. insight25. A. When B. Which C. What D. Whether26. A. symbolize B. demonstrate C. assure D. represent27. A. eagerly B. earnestly C. desperately D. gratefully28. A. As much as B. As soon as C. As far as D. As well as29. A. advised B. devoted C. enabled D. committed30. A. outlet B. excuse C. criterion D. solution31. A. quarreling B. arguing C. sharing D. interacting32. A. Unless B. Once C. Since D. If33. A. reject B. restore C. recover D. resist34. A. expected B. exposed C. experienced D. exported35. A. credit B. control C. power D. grace【答案】16. C    17. B    18. A    19. C    20. C    21. A    22. C    23. D    24. B    25. D    26. D    27. B    28. B    29. C    30. A    31. C    32. A    33. D    34. B    35. B第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。AMoving to Orange CountyIf you're thinking of moving to Orange County, with its wealth of sandy beaches, wineries and tourist attractions then there’re several things that you’ll need to know.Visas for the USThe US has a number of options, and if you are relocating due to work commitments or family ties, you’ll be alongside the majority of applicants.A green card holder, for instance, can apply for an immigration visa for a spouse（配偶）or (unmarried) child. A US employer can apply on behalf of a non-national person, and there are five preference categories for companies sponsoring immigration visas, the majority of which require exceptional skills, master’s training or experience of a particular profession. If you are being sponsored by an employer, your spouse and any child under the age of 21 can apply for immigration visas alongside you.Temporary worker visas, on the other hand, are typically easier, but still not necessarily easy, to obtain and allow for limited stays.Finding accommodationThe three largest cities in the county are Anaheim, an industrial center, Santa Ana,10 miles from the coast with a perfect safety record, and Irvine, an wealthy planned city with a number of highly regarded schools. If you’re looking for a metropolitan lifestyle, expect to pay an average of 1,600 USD in rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center, rising to 2,900 USD a month for a family-size, three-bedroom apartment; an approximate 600 USD premium（溢价）on similar apartments outside of the city center.If you would like to settle outside of a city, there are a number of suburbs in Orange County with plenty to offer young professionals and families. Perhaps one of the most renowned is Newport Beach, noted as one of the cleanest beaches in the county and famous for its many restaurants and fantastic schools. If you’re looking for an inland town, Aliso Viejo is an excellent option. This compact（紧凑的）town is easy to navigate and is ideal for young families.36. If you want to get a US immigration visa, you must meet one of the requirements that ________.A. you should have an unmarried childB. your employer should be a non-national personC. your spouse should be a lawful permanent residentD. you should be qualified for five immigrant visa preference categories37. It can be inferred that finding accommodation in Orange County depends on ________.A. a settler’s sponsor B. a settler’s professional levelC. a settler’s company location D. a settler’s needs and the type of lifestyle BWhile famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their efforts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize—which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architecture—on February 28. He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the China Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements.Wang’s works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the 1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. “That is only evidence that traditions once existed,” he said.“Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created,” he said.“Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what they really are,” said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.38. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A. Its hilly environment. B. Its large size.C. Its unique style. D. Its diverse functions.39. What made Wang’s architectural design a success?A. The mixture of different shapes.B. The balance of East and West.C. The use of popular techniques.D. The harmony of old and new.40. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A. Spread them to the world. B. Preserve them at museums.C. Teach them in universities. D. Recreate them in practice.【答案】38. C    39. D    40. DCEverything about nuclear energy seems terrifically big: the cost, construction and decommissioning—and the fears of something going badly wrong.The future, however may well be much smaller. Dozens of companies are working on a new generation of reactors that, they promise, can deliver nuclear power at lower cost and reduced risk.These small-scale plants will on average generate between 50MW and 300MW of power compared with the 1,000MW-plus from a conventional reactor. They will draw on modular manufacturing techniques that will reduce construction risk, which has plagued larger-scale projects. Supporters believe these advanced modular reactors (AMRs)—most of which will not be commercial until the 2030s—are critical if atomic power is to compete against the rapidly falling costs of solar and wind.“The physics hasn’t changed. It’s about much cleverer design that offers much-needed flexibility in terms of operation,” said Tim Stone, long-term industry adviser and chairman of Nuclear risk Insurers, which insures nuclear sites in the UK.Since the Fukushima meltdown in Japan in 2011, safety fears have threatened nuclear power. But the biggest obstacle today is economic. In western Europe, just three plants are under construction: in the UK at Hinkley point C in Somerset; at Flamanville in France; and at Olkiluoto in Finland. All involve the European Pressurized Reactor technology of EDF that will be used at Hinkley Point. All are running years late and over budget. In the US, the first two nuclear projects under way for the past 30 years are also blowing through cost estimates.The UK, which opened the world’s first commercial nuclear reactor in 1956, is one of the few western nations committed to renewing its ageing fleet to ensure energy security and meet tough carbon reduction targets. It is seen as a proving ground, by many in the industry, of nuclear power’s ability to restore confidence.However, the country’s agreement with EDF to build two units at Hinkley Point—which together will generate 3.2GW of electricity—has come under severe criticism over its cost. The government is looking at different funding models but said it still sees nuclear power as vital to the country’s future energy mix. Small reactors, it believes, have the potential to generate much-needed power from the 2030s.A nuclear sector deal, unveiled last month, promised up to ￡56m in funding for research and development into AMRs and attracted interest of start-ups from around the world. The government hopes the funding will give the UK a lead in the global race to develop these technologies, helping to provide energy security while also creating a multibillion-dollar export market for British engineering companies.41. Which of the following is true about the advanced modular reactors (AMRs)?A. AMRs produce more power than traditional reactorsB. Small in scale, AMRs rose more safety risksC. So far, most AMRs have not been put into use yetD. Governments prefer energy of solar and wind to that of AMRs42. In paragraph 5, the author mentions the plants in Western Europe and the US to ________.A. prove that nuclear power has been threatened by safety concern.B. show that the construction of nuclear power plants cost more that the budget available.C. indicate the construction of nuclear plants are slow in speed.D. point out that most power plants have adopted the latest nuclear technology.43. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Some people have lost confidence in the development of nuclear plantsB. The UK government seeks to reduce the negative impact of nuclear power on its economy.C. The plan to build two power plants in Hinkley Point has been desertedD. a kind costs for small modular reactors would be higher relative to large nuclear reactors.44. Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?A. Britain counts on nuclear energy to keep lights onB. Traditional nuclear plants boom with mini reactorsC. Nuclear’s share of power generation remain steadD. Nuclear power looks to shrink its way to success【答案】41. C    42. B    43. A    44. DDI was puzzled! Why was this old woman making such a fuss about an old copse（树丛）which was of no use to anybody? She had written letters to the local paper, even to a national, protesting about a projected by-pass to her village, and, looking at a map, the route was nowhere near where she lived and it wasn’t as if the area was attractive. I was more than puzzled, I was curious.The enquiry into the route of the new by-pass to the village was due to take place shortly, and I wanted to know what it was that motivated her. So it was that I found myself knocking on a cottage door, being received by Mary Smith and then being taken for a walk to the woods.“I’ve always loved this place,” she said, “it has a lot of memories for me, and for others. We all used it. They called it ‘Lovers lane’. It’s not much of a lane, and it doesn’t go anywhere important, but that’s why we all came here. To be away from people, to be by ourselves.” she added.It was indeed pleasant that day and the songs of many birds could be heard. Squirrels watched from the branches, quite bold in their movements, obviously few people passed this way and they had nothing to fear. I could imagine the noise of vehicles passing through these peaceful woods when the by-pass was built, so I felt that she probably had something there but as I hold strong opinions about the needs of the community over-riding the opinions of private individuals, I said nothing. The village was quite a dangerous place because of the traffic especially for old people and children, their safety was more important to me than an old woman’s strange ideas.“Take this tree,” she said pausing after a short while. “To you it is just that, a tree. Not unlike many others here.” She gently touched the bark, “Look here, under this branch, what can you see?”“It looks as if someone has done a bit of carving with a knife.” I said after a cursory inspection.“Yes, that’s what it is!” she said softly.She went on, “He had a penknife with a spike for getting stones from a horse’s hoof, and I helped him to carve them. We were very much in love, but he was going away, and could not tell me what he was involved in the army. I had guessed of course. It was the last evening we ever spent together, because he went away the next day, back to his Unit.”Mary Smith was quiet for a while, then she sobbed. “His mother showed me the telegram. ‘Sergeant R Holmes Killed in action in the invasion of France.’…”“I had hoped that you and Robin would one day get married.” she said, “He was my only child, and I would have loved to be a Granny, they would have been such lovely babies’—she was like that!”“Two years later she too was dead. Pncumonia（肺炎）, following a chili on the chest’ was what the doctor said, but I think it was an old fashioned broken heart. A child would have helped both of us.”There was a further pause. Mary Smith gently caressed the wounded tree, just as she would have caressed him. “And now they want to take our tree away from me.” Another quiet sob, then she turned to me. “I was young and pretty then, I could have had anybody, I wasn’t always the old woman you see here now. I had everything I wanted in life, a lovely man, health and a future to look forward to.”She paused again and looked around. The breeze gently moved through the leaves with a sighing sound. “There were others, of course, but no one can match my Robin!” she said strongly. “And now I have nothing—except the memories this tree holds. If only I could get my hands on that awful man who writes in the paper about the value of the road they are going to build where we are standing now, I would tell him. Has he never loved, has he never lived, does he not know anything about memories? We were not the only ones, you know, I still meet some who came here as Robin and I did. Yes, I would tell him!”I turned away, sick at heart.45. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.A. draw attention to the damage that wars causeB. persuade people to give up private memoryC. arouse the awareness of being environmentally friendlyD. introduce a touching but sad love story46. Which of the following words can best describe Mary Smith?A. Selfish. B. Faithful.C. Changeable. D. Stubborn.47. The underlined sentence “I felt that she probably had something there” means ________.A. I thought there might be something hidden in the woods by Mary SmithB. I guessed there might be a story related with Mary SmithC. I thought there might be some reason for Mary Smith’s protestD. I guessed there might be a secret purpose of Mary Smith48. What was probably the carving on the wounded tree?A. The date when Robin Holmes would leave for army.B. Their wish that this place and tree would last long.C. Their names and a heart with a sign of arrow through it.D. Their protest against the war which tore them apart.49. In Mary’s opinion, which of the following might have caused Robin’s mother’s death?A. Pneumonia. B. A chill on the chest.C. A heart attack. D. Severe sorrow.50. Mary Smith protested about a projected by-pass to her village, most probably because of ________.A. her romance story with RobinB. her decision to protect the environmentC. her sadness for Robin’s motherD. her dream of having a big family【答案】45. D    46. B    47. C    48. C    49. D    50. A第二卷（非选择题，共两大题，35分）第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。Mother of all relationships should not be overbearingWhen a controlling mother finds that her rebellious son wants to free himself from her clutches and start his own life, what happens? Well, she might just lose it and swallow him.This happened in Bao, the Chinese-centric film that claimed Best Animated Short at the 9lst Oscar Awards. Directed by China-born Canadian director Domee Shi, Bao tells the story of a Chinese steamed bun, or baozi, that comes to life and cries like a baby just before a woman is about to eat it. The lonely Chinese housewife, whose husband is always busy with work, regards the baby baozi as her substitute son. As time passes, it grows up and decides to leave home with its blonde girlfriend. That’s exactly when the controlling mom swallows it up whole out of frustration.The short film actually reflects the condition of the director herself and of most Chinese families.In China, "widow-style childcare" describes many Chinese mothers’ ending in recent years. The term describes a bitter social reality: Once the child is born, the father disappears. He would work, drink all night, or do anything except help his wife take care of their child. As a result, the mother would throw herself completely into raising the child, without having a life of her own. She needs to know where her child is every moment, what he or she is doing whenever possible— even if the child has attained adulthood. She can be bossy, anxious and seemingly unreasonable. She represents many Chinese mothers of today.Believe me, such an unnatural relationship can harm both mother and child. When one grows up, he or she may find it difficult to fit in with society. As for the mother, she would feel lonely as long as her child is not around, which may lead to depression and other psychological problems.Then what is the best model for mothers and children to get along? I’d proudly introduce my mom. When I was a child, she cared for my safety, studies and daily life like every other mother. But her love wouldn’t drown me. After I grew up and went to college, she wouldn’t interfere in my life—because she had already taught me to distinguish good from bad. I don’t need to worry about her as she has her own life—loves yoga, cooking, and even started to learn English when she was 40. Now she hangs out with her foreign friends from time to time just like teenagers.I believe this is a healthy mother-child relationship—as the two are independent individuals. Indeed, the mother needs to take care of her child. But instead of providing the fish, it is more important to teach one how to fish. Thus when the child grows up, both have their own life, and do not become attached to each other. A mother is not supposed to control her child for life. By doing so, she would only be pushing her son or daughter away from her because nobody wants to live in a prison made of love.But the film has a happy ending. The woman finds that it was only a nightmare. I do hope that all mothers who lean too heavily on their children wake up from this dream, so that they would live happily ever after. In the movie:Baothe fatherHe ___51___ little time for the family for the sake of work.the motherShe regards baozi as her substitute son.the endThe frustrated mother swallowed up baozi. Luckily, it is nothing but a ___52___. In ___53___ lifethe fatherHe tends to be ____54____ from the family, never bothering to take care of the child.the motherShe ____55____ her own life for her son; she attempts to ___56___ on all her son’s whereabouts. The possibleharmsfor the childIt will be difficult for the child to get ____57____ for the adulthood and the society.for the motherWhen the child is not around, ____58____ may lead to depression and other mental problems.ConclusionMothers and children should have their ____59____ life.____60____ over child's life would only push the child away.  【答案】51. spares    52. nightmare/ dream    53. real    54. absent    55. sacrifices    56. spy    57. prepared/ ready    58. loneliness    59. separate/ own    60. Control第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）61.请阅读下面文字及图表，并按照要求用英语写一篇150字左右的文章。Many linguists predict that at least half of the worlds 6,000 or so languages will be dead or dying by the year 2050. Languages are becoming extinct at twice the rate of endangered mammals and four times the rate of endangered birds. If this trend continues, the world of the future could be dominated by a dozen or fewerIn November 1999, the United Nations Educational. Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially recognized February 21 as the International Mother Language Day to raise awareness of linguistic diversity. Since then, several countries around the world have started to celebrateA language is far more than a means of communication; it is the very condition of our humanity. Our values, our beliefs and our identity are embedded within it. It is through language that we transmit our experiences, our traditions and our knowledge. The diversity of languages reflects the incontestable（无可争辩的）wealth of our imaginations and ways of  【写作内容】1.用约30个单词概述上述文字及图表的主要内容；2.结合上述信息，简要分析导致语言大量消失的原因；3.结合自己理解，就语言消失对文化的影响提出见解。【写作要求】1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；3.不必写标题。【评分标准】内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】Many linguists warn that the number of languages which are much more than a way of communication is declining dramatically, with two thirds of the world’s population speaking dominant languages like Chinese and English.Some authoritative researches show that the globalization is the main reason accounting for the language losing. During the process, English as a global language is widely learnt and spoken to avoid the possible misunderstanding or conflicts. Another remarkable reason comes from the development of tourism. Superb systems of communication by air, sea and land make it easier for us to visit each other’s countries, affecting the local people’s and the visitors’ languages alike.As we know, a language, oral or written, is the representative of a nation’s fantastic and brilliant culture, which reflects the characteristic root of a nation. Language dying gradually out will surely mean a rootless culture. Flowers with different colors make a garden more beautiful. Thus, effective measures must be taken to deal with the loss of varieties of language and culture.