2019-2020届高三英语第一次联考试卷
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第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
If you're looking to fully experience Africa’s breathtaking scenery ,and have an eye for adventure, then there's only one place to be.Here,inside Africa picks four of the best hikes from across the continent.
1.Kilimanjaro
Make it to the top of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Kilimanjaro, and you'll be standing at Africa’s highest point.The mountain is Africa's most-visited hiking destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and adventures every year.
You don’t have to a technical climber to climb Mount Kilimanjaro;you just need not be pretty physically fit. There are six routes to choose from. difficulty, scenery and success. No special equipment
2.Atlas mountains
The High Atlas is an impressive mountainous range in central Morocco that hosts North Africa's highest peak. Mount Toubkal , at 4,165 meters. There's a variety of routes to follow during your climb but inexperienced climbers should note that the hike through the mountain’s challenging zones is quite demanding.
3. Mount Kenya
A long-extinct volcano. Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak, at 5,199 meters.
Lying just south of the equator, the mountain's deep valleys and diverse wildlife will guarantee you wonderful scenery and a fantastic hiking experience.
The climb, however, to the mountain's steep ice-capped peaks is quite challenging, making it the most technical, probably, in that East African area.
4. Mount Meru
Mount Meru may forever exist in the shadow of its neighbor,Kilimanjaro，but Tanzania ’s second-highest mountain (4,565 meters) has its own devotees.
It's less known, but Mount Meru is for the true enthusiast who wants to experience what very few people actually do.
Mount Meru is often used by mountaineers to accustom themselves before trying to conquer Kilimanjaro, or by those wanting a hike with the local Massai.
21. What do we know about Kilimanjaro? A. It's comparatively easy to climb. B. It's Africa's second highest mountain C. Its six routes are equally difficult. D. It lies to the east of Tanzania.
22.Why do mountaineers climb Mount Meru first before they do Kilimanjaro? A. To avoid big crowds of climbers . B. To hike with the local Massai.
C. To get used to the situation.
D. To experience what most people do. Which is the lowest of the four? 23.Which is the lowest of the four? A. Kilimanjaro.B.Atlas mountains C. Mount Kenya.D. Mount Meru
B
Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has become the first female artist in the Arab world to be nominated (提名）for an Academy Award ,or Oscar.
Labaki directed the film Capernaum ,a film about a Syrian refugee (难民)boy and a Kenyan baby who live without parents on the streets of Beirut. h was nominated for best foreign language film.
Labaki wil1 be one of the few female directors to compete for an Oscar this year. She told the Associated press \represented,nominated in the Oscars. But I am sure in a few years we won't be having this problem anymore.”
Unlike in the West, women filmmakers are industry leaders in Lebanon.
Capernaum received a 15-minute standing ovation (热烈欢迎）at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prize—the third-highest award given at Cannes.
The United Nations has publicly praised the film. Lebanon's Foreign Minister said Capernaum put a Lebanese touch on the international film industry.
The Oscar nomination of Capernaum is the second for Lebanon in two years in the film group. It demonstrates the country's rising star power.
Labaki called making the movie a life-changing experience. She said Capernaum helps humanize the real struggles of refugees only briefly talked about in the news.
We can’ t help but acknowledge that there is a fear of refugees in general around the world and there are these walls we are building, and this fear that keeps growing,\said.
Capernaum will compete against four other films for the Oscar, including awards season favorite Roma. Directed by Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron, it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including for best picture.
24. Where does Labaki come from? A. Syria. B. Kenya. C. Lebanon. D. Mexico. 25.What do we know from Labaki's words in Paragraph 3? A. Few women directors have been nominated in the Oscars. B. She was the first female artist to compete for an Oscar. C More women directors will enter for Oscar this year. D. Female directors have problems with their films. 26.Which of the following best describes Capernaum ?
A. It is the best foreign language film. B. It shows the rising power of women. C. It has won the first prize at Cannes. D. It is highly thought of. 27. What does the underlined ‘it’ in the last paragraph refer to? A Capernaum. B. The Oscar. C. Roma. D. Best picture.
C
Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you,
whether you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.
Born in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on the Britain team.
But a number of hurdles (障碍）could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financial
support for hi, training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles (护目镜）- not a good thing when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from trying.
In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight against all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.
28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To add some background information. B. To uncover the secret of success. C. To expect an answer from readers. D. To introduce the topic.
29. Why did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping? A. It took less skill.
B. The equipment was cheaper. C. There was little competition.
D. It was easy to win the championship.
30. After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards _________ A. felt he had reached his goal B. was embarrassed by his results C. switched to film making D. was glad it was over
31. What made Michael Edwards outstanding? A. His determination to win. B. His enthusiasm for the sport.
C. His attitude towards the Olympics.
D. His ability to overcome physical disabilities.
D
The world's first hydrogen-powered trains have begun running in Germany. They began
carrying passengers Monday in Germany’s northern Lower Saxony state.The new train will run 100-kilometer trips and can travel up to 140 kilometers an hour.
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