2024届湖南省长沙市第一中学高考适应性演练(二）英语试题（原卷板+解析版）

长沙市一中2024届高考适应性演练(二) 英语试卷 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。 A Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair 2024 The Novel Fair is an annual competition initiated by the Irish Writers Centre (IWC). Described by The Irish Times as “A Dragons’ Cave for writers”, each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents. The Prize The twelve winners will have the opportunity to present the summary of their novel directly to industry professionals. Leading publishers and agents will be invited by the IWC to meet these writers in person or through a series of online meetings. To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a workshop on “How to Promote Your Novel”, two weeks in advance. Also, applicants who are longlisted (初选) but do not make it to the shortlist of twelve will have their works evaluated and criticized by the judging panel. How to Enter Entry fee for application is 55 (Members of IWC can enter for a discounted fee of 45). This competition only accepts manuscripts (原稿) for novels. Applicants are required to send a summary within 300 words and up to five chapters of their novel, which should be 10,000 words (+/-10％). Manuscripts should be submitted online. There is a limit of one entry per applicant. Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world. Before entering the competition, please ensure that you have read the Novel Fair Terms & Conditions 2024 very carefully as the Fair is open to only novelists who have never published work previously. If you have any questions about the application process, please email novelfair@irishwriterscentre.ie. 21. What’s the purpose of the Fair A. To advertise local stories. B. To encourage literary reading. C. To serve as a platform for writers. D To arouse enthusiasm for writing. 22. What can the workshop help the winners do A. Deal with the judging panel. B. Improve their writing skills. C. Learn about publishing process. D. Present their novels attractively. 23. Which of the following meets the requirement of the Fair A. A summary of 200 words. B. A novel published in 2023. C. A paper manuscript by post. D. A submission of seven chapters. 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了爱尔兰作家中心2024年的小说书展活动，包括活动目的、奖品、参与方式等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Described by The Irish Times as “A Dragons’ Cave for writers”, each year the Fair aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents. (被《爱尔兰时报》描述为“作家的龙洞”，每年的书展旨在向顶级出版商和文学代理商介绍崭露头角的作家)”可知，书展的目的在于为作家提供平台，让他们被出版商和文学代理商认识。故选C项。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据The Prize中“To get fully prepared for the meeting with publishers and agents, the winners will receive a place in a ... ...