1、回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。第卷(共95分) 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 people to admire the most diverse situations recorded in a frozen moment. If you are thirsty to improve your photography skills, City Academ
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3、lable 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 London street for some shooting, is perfect for anyone new to digital photography. Fine Art Photography, by Georgia Metaxas on May 9th. You wi
4、ll be given projects and try out various techniques in a studio environment to create photos that express your personal ideas. Studio Lighting for Photography, by James Ross on June 29th. This course is designed to guide you through the science of studio lighting. Working in a studio environment, yo
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6、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 more courses in the same booking.21. What does City Academy offer to students?A. Experienced tutors. B. Weekday lessons.C. Free online mate
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8、,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 about climbing. What had once been the final mountain climbing goal became the focus of a commercial guiding industry. Over the years, the crowds
9、 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 probably 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
10、. 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 first to climb Everest. But Mallorys partner, Sandy Irvine and the camera he had likely carried were not found. The mountain climbing world has
11、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 equipment 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.
12、 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 search was in vain, but I began to reconsider Everest.I witnessed many climbers, who were much more than just self-centered tourists. We shared ro
13、ute 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 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 s
14、ouls 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 changed. 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 di
15、d 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 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
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