河北省唐山市2021届高三英语下学期第三次模拟演练试题.doc

1、河北省唐山市2021届高三英语下学期第三次模拟演练试题注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第I卷（共95分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完

2、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. What will the woman probably do?A. Tour old castles.B. Go shopping.C. Visit monuments.2. What time is it now?A. 8:30 a.m.B. 9 a.m.C. 9:30 a.m.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Paintings.B. Classes. C. Hobbies.4. Where does the conversation pr

3、obably take place？A. On the subway. B. In a car. C. On the bus. 5. How is the weather on Saturday?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman

4、go to the man for?A. A student card.B. Application steps.C. The scholarship notice.7. What does the man mention? A. Buying a card.B. Printing photos.C. Submitting in time.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What will the man do tonight?A. Buy a gift. B. Read a book.C. Make a phone call.9. How does the woman like the

5、 mans recommendation?A. It is helpful.B. It is general. C. It is impractical. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What does the man want to do?A. Buy a monitor.B. Sell his computer.C. Ask for a better guarantee.11.Why is Amazon mentioned by the man?A. To make a bargain. B. To tell his favorite site.C. To give a bad

6、 example.12. How much does the man pay?A. $1,846.B. $1,656.C. $1,496.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Which is the birthplace of the Cavendish banana?A. UK.B. China.C. Australia.14. Why was the banana planted in the hothouse?A. To harvest more fruit.B. To shorten the growing period.C. To ensure the proper tempe

7、rature.15. How long did it take to get a bunch of bananas in the past?A. One year.B. Two years.C. Three years.16. What will Martin talk about next？A. When to harvest bananas.B. Why to keep good conditions.C. How to make use of banana plants.听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。17. Why does the speaker dislike translat

8、ors?A. They are unfit for higher level learners.B. Some of the translations are not accurate.C. The vocabulary in them is rather limited.18. What is special about Oxford?A. It presents words related to thesearch.B. It provides a large number of clear pictures.C. It offers British and American pronun

9、ciations.19. Who is ESOL Help intended for?A. Starters.B. Middle-level learners.C. Advanced learners.20. Which has a user-built function?A. Visuwords. B. Reverso. C. Cambridge.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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。APhotography is important because it allows

10、people to admire the most diverse situations recorded in a frozen moment. If you are thirsty to improve your photography skills, City Academy is a good choice. Why Choose City Academy? Situated in Central London, it runs a wide range of evening and weekend photography classes. All tutors are industr

11、y professionals with rich teaching experience. Small class sizes mean you can be paid one-to-one attention. Online course materials are available for a small charge. Our Photography Courses Introduction to Digital Photography, by James Ross on April 22nd. The course, either in the classroom or on Lo

12、ndon street for some shooting, is perfect for anyone new to digital photography. Fine Art Photography, by Georgia Metaxas on May 9th. You will be given projects and try out various techniques in a studio environment to create photos that express your personal ideas. Studio Lighting for Photography,

13、by James Ross on June 29th. This course is designed to guide you through the science of studio lighting. Working in a studio environment, you will practice using flash lighting equipment. Documentary Photography, by Toby Glanville on July 3rd. The course, focused on photographing events or environme

14、nts which are significant and relevant to historical events, will be perfect for photographers to produce a photo essay on a given theme in our classroom. Special Offers Any course above costs 295, but you can save 10% when you purchase two courses in the same booking. Save 20% when you buy three or

15、 more courses in the same booking.21. What does City Academy offer to students? A. Experienced tutors. B. Weekday lessons.C. Free online materials. D. One-to-one classes. 22. Which course will you attend if you are interested in history? A. Fine Art Photography. B. Documentary Photography. C. Studio

16、 Lighting for Photography. D. Introduction to Digital Photography. 23. How much will you pay for four courses in the same booking?A. 944. B. 1,044. C. 1,062. D. 1,180. BThe idea of climbing Everest disgusted me. The mountain came to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected abo

17、ut climbing. What had once been the final mountain climbing goal became the focus of a commercial guiding industry. Over the years, the crowds at Base Camp grew, leaving behind tons of trash. Whenever I was asked whether Id climbed Everest, my answer was always the same: not interested. Thats probab

18、ly where my personal Everest story would have ended, were it not for an old friend and his obsession (念念不忘) with one of the greatest mysteries. In 1999, Thom Pollard began to explore and found the remains of George Mallory, the celebrated British climber who disappeared while attempting to be the fi

19、rst to climb Everest. But Mallorys partner, Sandy Irvine and the camera he had likely carried were not found. The mountain climbing world has been wondering whether they might have reached the top in 1924. Pollards story moved me. I began to pack for the climb and expected that our advanced equipmen

20、t would make it manageable, perhaps easy. I was wrong. On the highest point on the planet, I was more tired than Id ever been in any climbing. Along the way, I continuously tipped my hat, not just to Mallory and Irvine but to anyone who has the drive to push himself or herself up this route. My sear

21、ch was in vain, but I began to reconsider Everest.I witnessed many climbers, who were much more than just self-centered tourists. We shared route information, weather forecasts, and family photos all united around common goals. I went to Everest to seek Irvine. But in the end, I found something more

22、 difficult to get: the spirit that Irvine and Mallory shared. It was hiding in plain sight, right where it has always been: inside the brave souls who risk so much to follow in storied adventurers footsteps up Everest.24. Why did the author hate climbing Everest at first?A. His climbing goal was cha

23、nged. B. He couldnt afford the climbing cost.C. It became an industry to make money.D. There were crowds of people at the Base Camp.25. Why did the author climb Everest later?A. He desired to change his life. B. He got motivated by Thom Pollard.C. He admired Mallory and Irvine.D. He attempted to be

24、a celebrated climber. 26. What does the underlined phrase “tipped my hat” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Showed my respect. B. Presented my success. C. Conveyed my wishes.D. Expressed my satisfaction.27. In the last paragraph the author mainly showed his _. A. regret B. concern C. confidence D. admiration

25、CDepending on the topic, peoples opinions can change from moment to moment or last a lifetime. The factors that make one opinion long-lasting and another short-lived, however, are not always clear.Past studies have shown that opinions based on hard facts and data can remain constant over time, but n

26、ew research published in the journalPsychological Science finds that opinions based on feelings and emotions can also stand the test of time. As part of their study, the researchers asked more than 1,000 people to what degree they believed opinions based on feelings or emotional reactions were more

27、stable over time than those based on thinking and reasoned analysis. Only 15% expressed any belief that opinions based on emotion would be more stable over time.To test the role that emotion plays in forming long-lasting opinions, the researchers conducted seven independent studies involving more th

28、an 20,000 participants in various real-world situations.The first survey, which was conducted the day after Christmas, measured feelings about recently received gifts. The participants were given a list of adjectives (形容词) to describe their opinions toward their gifts. Adjectives like “worthwhile” w

29、ere associated with a practical reaction to the gift, while words like “delightful” were more strongly associated with an emotional reaction. One month later, the participants completed a follow-up survey to test the endurance (持久性) of their opinions. The results showed that the stronger the positiv

30、e emotional reaction, the more likely that opinion remained fixed one month later. In the final test, participants read one of two messages about an imaginary sea animal. One message contained broad-ranging facts about the animal (low-emotion condition). The other message was about a swimmers underw

31、ater interaction with the animal (high-emotion condition). The participants in the high-emotion condition showed significantly less change in their opinions across time.“Emotionality is an unrecognized predictor (预测因子) of long-lasting opinions,” said Andrew Luttrell, a researcher at Ball State Unive

32、rsity. “These findings are important for understanding why some opinions are so difficult to change as well as how to create opinions that stick.”28. What did the survey of 1000 people show?A. Creating long-lasting opinions was a long process.B. Opinions based on hard facts could stand the test of t

33、ime.C. The role of emotion was not recognized by most of the people.D. Only a small percentage of people dared to express their opinions.29. Which statement will lead to a long-lasting opinion according to the research?A. The car is safe.B. The movie is boring.C. The book is valuable.D. The speech i

34、s exciting.30. Which is true about the findings of the research? A. They have been concluded from hard facts. B. They have been used to prove other predictors. C. They help understand the endurance of opinions. D. They have something to do with creative opinions.31. What can be a suitable title for

35、the text?A. Emotion varies based on different factsB. Emotion can help clarify the opinionsC. Opinions can last when based on emotionD. Opinions once formed are hard to changeDCyberspace (网络空间) is constantly developing and presenting new opportunities, as the desire of businesses to quickly adopt ne

36、w technologies, such as using the Internet to open new channels and adopting cloud services, provides vast opportunity. But, it also brings unexpected risks and unintended consequences that can have a potentially negative effect.Hardly a day goes by without news of a new cyber threat. Unfortunately,

37、 businesses tend to misjudge how much risk they face from cyber crimes and how quickly this risk can develop. For them, the commercial, reputational and financial risks that go with cyberspace presence are real and growing every day. So all businesses need to do now is establish cyber security withi

38、n their organization, right?Establishing cyber security alone is not enough. Nowadays, it is not very difficult for attackers to break security and stop the overall business system. Preventive measures are not enough to stop them. With the advancement of technology, hackers (黑客) have been changing a

39、nd developing. So business risk management should include risk resilience (复原力) so that businesses can respond to any damaging cyberspace activity. Cyber resilience helps businesses successfully recover to their pre-attack business processes and business operations. Building cyber resilience is not

40、easy. A key finding of an authentic cyber-resilience report is that no organisation can respond effectively on its own to the threats from cyberspace. Organisations must work together to share intelligence and resources. In this way, the quality, usability and authenticity of intelligence will be gr

41、eatly improved. 32. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To describe the development of cyberspace.B. To show the great contributions from business.C. To explain the technologies adopted by businesses. D. To draw attention to potential dangers from cyberspace.33. Whats the authors concern a

42、bout the businesses?A. Awareness of safety.B. Financial conditions.C. Commercial management.D. Judgement of development.34. Why is cyber resilience currently necessary?A. It can prevent attacks.B. Threats are always transforming.C. Cyber security doesnt work now.D. It keeps all the hackers off the i

43、nternet.35. Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A. An organization alone can build effective resilience.B. True resilience requires joined efforts from organizations.C. There is a great amount of difficulty in building resilience.D. The cyberspace threat is nothing when cooperation is used.第二节

44、（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Mindfulness refers to directing all of your attention and awareness to the present. It can be tough in todays fast-paced world to be mindful. 36 However, if youre intentional about being more mindful during your everyday life, you can l

45、ive with greater purpose and more happiness.Whether youre talking with your partner, your children, or a colleague, mindful interactions are important. Stay present in the moment by listening carefully and thinking about how to respond to others in a more mindful manner. In other words, dont cut in

46、while others are sharing their opinions. 37 Mindless eating is common in your everyday life. Practice becoming more mindful about how you fuel your body. 38 Chew your food slowly and enjoy the taste fully. Notice your bodys signals about when youre getting full. 39 Really focus on the sound, the sha

47、king movement of each note, and the feelings that are stirred up within you, and other in-the-moment emotions.Actually, there are many mindfulness exercises you can practice on a regular basis. Look for more opportunities around you. 40 Your mind is likely to wander repeatedly. But, with practice an

48、d patience, youll get better. A. Seek to really hear the message.B. You may not make it when you first start.C. Instead, be anxious for a way to talk back. D. Pay attention to each bite that youre taking.E. You can also practice mindfulness when having a class.F. After all, there are many things com

49、peting for your attention.G. Another opportunity to practice is when youre listening to music. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The phone rang in my office. It was my father. “Did you feel that I 41 you as a child?” he asked me.“No,” I said in a 42

50、of honesty.Dad was silent and then hung up. I sat there, 43 . But it was a relief to have finally told him the 44 .My father was an alcoholic. He abused me a lot. Growing up with him had never been a true 45 for me. Even as an adult, I suffered from the emotional 46 and never spoke to him.Several we

51、eks later, to my 47 , he told me he was making 48 attempts to stop drinking. At that moment, I realized that I couldnt 49 problems between us and expect them just to disappear.I tried to visit him. But deep in my heart, I was nervous. Would he 50 me like before? He was really like a different person

52、. But 51 he was peaceful and polite, only one flash of the old Dad would make me want to 52 him. In the following visits, he told me his 53 , which made me understand his character. I learned Dad had had a difficult life, but he was trying to be a better person and 54 my pain. I began to 55 him then

53、, and it helped me open my heart and feel whole. 41. A. loved B. failed C. hated D. needed42. A. touch B. burst C. desire D. sense43. A. laughing B. shaking C. whispering D. praying44. A. lie B. difficulty C. truth D. news 45. A. dream B. experience C. sorrow D. delight46. A. scar B. breakthrough C.

54、 trial D. need47. A. shame B. amusement C. surprise D. regret 48. A. exciting B. clumsy C. weak D. sincere49. A. create B. bury C. face D. handle50. A. treat B. comfort C. entertain D. challenge51. A. as though B. now that C. given that D. even though52. A. leave B. believe C. support D. understand5

55、3. A. hobby B. plan C. past D. success54. A. bear B. reduce C. examine D. hide55. A. follow B. ignore C. admire D. forgive第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）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。A young Tibetan boy 56 (name) Dingzhen, has caught millions of peoples heartswith his “clean eyes and pure smile.”About a

56、few 57 (month) ago, a photographer went to take pictures in Litang, a remote place in Sichuan province, and he accidentally 58 (shoot) a video of Dingzhen. In the video, Dingzhen was seen walking in front of his home and smiling 59 (shy) towards the camera.The photographer posted the video on Douyin

57、, and it soon spread rapidly, 60 (gather) over two million likes and more than 100,000 comments. Some netizens (网民) even created a new phrase for DingzhenSweet Wild Boy, 61 means a boy with both sweet and wild looks.After becoming an internet hit, Dingzhen served as the local tourism ambassador and

58、filmed “The World of Dingzhen” to speak 62 his hometown. The film soon brought 63 into peoples vision. Dingzhens outstanding 64 (popular) has great significance that goes beyond an internet hit. Dingzhens instant fame not only has changed his own life, but also brought 65 (many) opportunities to his

59、 hometowns cultural and tourism development than ever.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你与外教David约定于本周六一起游唐山南湖公园，但因故不能赴约。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 表示歉意；2. 解释原因；3. 另约时间。注意：1. 词数80左右;2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear David,_Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“You guys will do great.

60、I love you.”I looked up at my mom, and she smiled at me. But I didnt want to get out of the car. The car door opened, and my sister jumped out. I knew I was supposed to follow her, but I was stuck in my seat. My sister was running towards the school and looked back quickly, keeping going. I kept loo

61、king at the door, hoping she would come back out and get me. She didnt come back.My mom had told me that my sister would show me where to go. The day before, I had pictured it all in my head. I would follow her into school, and she would show me where to go. Following her would be easy, and I wouldn

62、t be scared at all. Now how am I supposed to know what to do?“I have to get to work. Youre going to be okay,” my mom told me as she looked towards the school. I followed her eyes and saw more kids than I had ever seen before. I jumped out of the car, closed the door behind me and took one last look

63、at my mom. There was no turning back now. I started walking into my new school. The doors were too tall and heavy for me. Not knowing where to go, I headed to the only place that I knew in this new, unfamiliar school. I walked nervously into my teachers classroom. It was familiar to me since I was h

64、ere a few short weeks ago for kindergarten orientation (迎新介绍). I could hear my heartbeat in my ears. As I looked around, there were no other kids in the classroom. Maybe I went to the wrong class or it wasnt the first day of school. I wanted to go home. I looked around the room. There was a wall of

65、shelves filled with toys and board games. Paragraph 1“Hi! Before eight oclock, you can wait in the cafeteria or here if you want.” came a familiar voice._ _Paragraph 2 As the day went on, I realized I had no reason to cry._唐山市2021年普通高等学校招生统一考试第三次模拟演练英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C

66、8. C 9. A 10. A11. A 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. A 20. B第二部分 阅读理解21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. C31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. B 36. F 37. A 38.D 39. G 40. B第三部分 语言知识运用第一节41. A 42. B 43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A51. D 52. A 53. C 54. B 55.

67、 D 第二节56. named 57. months 58. shot 59. shyly 60. gathering 61. which 62. for 63. it 64. popularity 65. more第四部分 写作第一节Possible Version DearDavid, Im sorry I cant go to Tangshan Nanhu Central Park with you this Saturday. My uncle phoned and asked me to pick him up at the airport on Saturday morning.

68、I have tried to find an alternative person to do it, but no other person is available. Shall we walk in the park on Sunday morning? Please let me know if the time is suitable for you and I am open to suggestions as well.Yours，Li Hua 第二节：读后续写 评分原则1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次

69、的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑：（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；（2）内容的丰富性；（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。各档次给分范围及要求第五档（21-25分）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；有

70、效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第四档（16-20分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第三档（11-15分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（6-10分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影

71、响了意义的表达；较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。第一档（1-5分）与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。0分白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。听力文稿Text 1 W: There is a lot to see in this city apart from old castles and monuments. Why not try art museums or stores?M: But we are in one of the most anc

72、ient cities in the world.W: Then lets go separately.Text 2 W: What a long wait! Ive been here since 8 a.m.M: Yes, thats 30 minutes. There are still several people ahead of us.W: I dont think I can wait any longer. I have a dentist appointment at 9 a.m.Text 3 M: Wow, I didnt know you paint. I wish I

73、learned a hobby.W: Hobbies are never too late to learn. There are a variety of classes at the local community college. You could look into them.Text 4 M: Hi, Betty. It is so nice to see you here. I didnt know you rode the subway.W: I dont usually. Its just that Im fed up with driving, and the buses

74、are crowded and unreliable. So I thought Id give this a try.Text 5M: Is this rain ever going to stop?W: Yes, it is. The weather forecast says well have light rain by Thursday, followed by a partly cloudy Friday. And the sun will be around at the weekend.Text 6 W: Good afternoon, Sir. I want to apply

75、 for a scholarship.M: Well, have you read the notice about this?W: Yeah. But it says we have to apply online. Can you help me in understanding the online procedure?M: Sure. You have to register on www.mahatma.org. If you have your student card, the process will be easy and fast.W: OK. What comes aft

76、er that?M: After signing in, select the scholarship you want to apply for. Once you complete the online form, take a print and submit it to the office before the deadline.W: Will I require anything else?M: Of course, photos as mentioned in the notice.W: Thank you.Text 7 M: Did you remember to bring

77、my book Harry Potter? W: Oh, I am sorry. I completely forgot about it. Could you call to remind me again tonight?M: Certainly. By the way, some books are on sale in Marcus Bookstore. Shall we go and have a look now?W: Of course. Would you mind if I stop by the shopping center? I need to pick up a bi

78、rthday gift for my brother. M: Really? What would you like to choose? W: I have no idea. Would you recommend some?M: Let me think. Maybe a fishing pole since he loves fishing?W: What a suggestion! I hope there is a fishing store in the center.Text 8 M: Do you have this monitor: 49WL95C?W: Yes, we do

79、. May I know your requirement, sir?M: I want to build a computer with an adjustable viewing angle monitor. My old one is out of date. What would be the price for this monitor?W: Sir, it is $1,846. But we have a special discount and we are selling this for $1,656.M: Okay, but the price on Amazon may

80、be a little lower. It was $1,496 the last time I checked.W: Sir, the price on Amazon changes every now and then. Also, we provide a better guarantee. You can bring the monitor back here if you have any problem with it.M: That sounds nice. Please pack the product. Text 9 W: Martin, would you share so

81、me of your research on banana growing in Australia?M: OK. Bananas were among the first plants ever to be brought to Australia.W: Oh, really?M: Yes, according to my research, the Cavendish banana, the type brought in to Australia, first grew in China but they were taken to London before they got to A

82、ustralia.W: What happened at that time?M: Well, an Englishman was so fond of bananas that he grew them in his hothouse, a place where the banana had to be grown in England because of the cool climate. He was the one responsible for growing the banana introduced in to Australia.W: I see. And weve bee

83、n growing them ever since?M: Yes.W: Are they hard to grow?M: Well, yes. To get one bunch of bananas per tree took up to three years at first. But this period is greatly reduced with modern growing methods.W: So how long does it take now? One year? Two years?M: No, around 15 months in good conditions

84、. After the fruit has been removed, the plants are cut down.W: Then what can we do about them?M: It is an interesting question.Text 10 Recently, I have noticed that my students often rely on translators to help them with new vocabulary. Students like them because they can see new words in both their

85、 native language and English. Unfortunately, translators are not all created equally and I have seen some rather strange translations, so I recommend my students, especially at the higher levels, use online dictionaries to help them. Here Ill talk about some of the online dictionaries I have found.L

86、ets start with standard dictionaries. Merriam-Webster, Cambridge, and Oxford all have online dictionaries for English learners. They all have British and American English pronunciations. But Oxford has a nice additional feature, where a small window called “Search Results,” contains words related to

87、 your search. There are also a number of picture dictionaries available online. One that could be used for beginners is ESOL Help. The clear pictures make it great for students to view on their own. For middle-level and advanced students, try Visuwords. It shows how words relate to one another.Lastly, I have found a site called Reverso, which contains an English dictionary built by its users. It represents new words in very simple, easy-to-understand language.