1、贵州省贵阳清镇北大培文学校高三英语综合练习Word版答案详解 2018年综合练习1(S3)1语言知识板块练准度阅读理解(满分30分,限时35分钟)。AI used to serve as an ocean lifeguard.Whenever possible, I got shifts working the Point known for its massive and natural rip currents (离岸流)In a shift, I was working Tower 15.Mike was working Tower 17.He phoned me, “I got a c
2、ouple of kids.I have to give them a warning.Keep an eye on us.”As soon as he hung up, he grabbed his life belt.A rip was torn open under these two kids, and they were getting sucked in.All I saw was two small noses moving up and down in the wavy water.I dropped my binoculars (双筒望远镜) calling, “Double
3、 rescue 17 hes out.Im going.” Mike was already hitting through the surf line.Realizing what happened, the mother was on her feet screaming.At that time, Mike swam sideways out of the rip current into the clear water.Exhausted, the children couldnt move.So Mike was carrying them, one under each arm.M
4、eanwhile, I saw the terror start to flow over her.She looked at Mike.A kind of panic washed over her as though some new, equally dangerous threat was on her kids lives.She rushed up to Mike, snatched her kids and walked away.Not even a thank-you.Mike had a rough upbringing.He had frightening tattoos
5、 (文身), and his shaved head showed the scar from a broken beer bottle.I didnt really get along with Mike.But everything he lacked in personal relationship skills, he more than made up for in lifesaving ability.Having a young son and daughter, I couldnt even imagine the depth of her terror, so I sympa
6、thized with her.Anyway, I promise myself I will never let my own fear or prejudice prevent me from recognizing a real hero.21At the sight of Mike, the mother felt _.AexcitedBdepressed Canxious Dterrified22The underlined word “upbringing” in the sixth paragraph can be understood as “_”Acaring Braisin
7、g Ctreating Dbuilding23Which word can best describe Mikes act?ASociable. BCourageous. CFierce. DUnfriendly.24Whats the best title for the passage?AA Hero in Disguise BA Rescue in a Rip CurrentCPrejudice Against the Lifeguard DA Terrified and Helpless MotherBShould we allow modern buildings to be bui
8、lt next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area.Not all historical buildings are attractive.However, there may be other reasons for example, economic reasons why they
9、should be preserved.So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people.What should we do then if a new building is needed?In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style.Indeed, there are many examples in my
10、own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings.As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate (影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.It is true that there are examples of new buildin
11、gs which have spoilt (破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too.Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas.I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative (保守的) and do not like change.Although we have to respect peoples feelings
12、 as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move_things_forward.If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves.Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and d
13、ifferent, even though that might be the more risky choice.25What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?AMost of them are too expensive to preserve.BThey are more pleasing than modern buildings.CThey have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.DSome of them ar
14、e not attractive.26Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?ASome old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.BWe should reproduce the same old buildings.CBuildings should not dominate their surroundings.DNo one understands why people speak against new buildings.27By using the words
15、 “move things forward” in the last paragraph, the author probably means “_”Adestroy old buildings Bput things in a different placeCchoose new architectural styles Drespect peoples feelings for historical buildings28What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo explain why people dislike change.BTo arg
16、ue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.CTo warn that we could end up living in caves.DTo admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.CBookstores are a travellers best friend: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they often host readings and other cultural events.Here is a loo
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