英语广东省佛山市顺德区李兆基中学届高三月考英语试题 含答案.docx

1、英语广东省佛山市顺德区李兆基中学届高三月考英语试题 含答案第二部分阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。AAre you looking for something to do? You might like to try one of these four experiences.Crocodile watchingDo you fancy getting up close to some of the most terrifying animals on ear

2、th? Crocosaurus Cove, in Darwin (Australia) has the “Cage of Death”. Its an enclosure thats lowered into a pool. This gives you a 360 degree view of a crocodile as its being fed. The cable broke once and the cage sank to the bottom, but theyve fixed it since then.EdgeWalkHow about walking along the

3、edge of a building several hundred meters up in the air? If that sounds like fun, head off to the CN Tower in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Built in 1976, the tower is 553.33 meters tall.The EdgeWalk consists of a 20-30 minute stroll along a 1.5 meter wide platform that runs around the towers restauran

4、t roof. During the walk, youre encouraged to lean forwards as you look over Torontos skyline (轮廓线).Plastic ball rollingDo you fancy rolling down a hill in a plastic ball?Plastic ball rolling is popular all over the world, but the place to give it a go is in Rotorua (New Zealand). Brother David and A

5、ndrew Akers came up with the idea in 1994. A typical orb (球) is about 3 meters in diameter, with an inner orb size of about 2 meters. Theres no brake or steering mechanism, but the inner layer of the plastic ball helps absorb the shock.Volcano bungee jumpingIf youre looking for the adventure of a li

6、fetime, how about going bungee jumping off a helicopter into the crater of a live volcano? As part of the jumping, a helicopter ride takes you to the Villarrica volcano, one of the most active in Chile. Once youre at the drop zone, you leap off the helicopter and fall into the volcano. Finally, you

7、enjoy the ride back to the airport flying at 130kph.Attracted by the above? If so, please contact us. Only half price from March 22 to April 25th For more information, please click here.1. According to the passage, there was an accident once when people _.A. jumped into the Villarrica volcanoB. walk

8、ed along the platform of the CN TowerC. rolled down a hill in a plastic ball in RotoruaD. watched crocodiles in the “Cage of Death” in Darwin2. Which of the following was first invented in New Zealand?A. EdgeWalk.B. Crocodile watching.C. Plastic ball rolling.D. Volcano bungee jumping.3. It can be in

9、ferred that all the four experiences are _.A. interesting sportsB. exciting and extremeC. held on high placesD. fit for middle to old peopleBI used to think that life in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was filled with never-changing routines. I hated that everyone seemed to know everything about everyone

10、else. Everyone seemed to enjoy talking about other people and their lives. I also didnt like the fact that people seemed very close-minded. I felt trapped. I felt like I was missing out on opportunities. It seemed to me that city life would be the opposite.Then I took my first trip to New York City.

11、 I couldnt wait to experience the city. However, when I arrived in the Big Apple, it wasnt at all what I had imagined. I knew it was home to thousands of people, but I hadnt had the least expectation to see so many people on the street at one time. All the streets were filled with people. I also fel

12、t a little surprised to see that everyone was in a hurry and everything moved at such a fast pace. When I took the subway for the first time, I said hello to the middle-aged woman next to me. She looked at me with dislike and didnt say a word.After just one day, I realized how important my small tow

13、n is to me. Now I appreciate the familiar faces I see every day. I like the feeling of security and belonging my town offers. Jim Thorpe gives me a sense of community and togetherness that the city doesnt provide. I realize just how much a simple hello does for a stranger it really can make your day

14、 a little better.My big trip showed me that my small town really has instilled(注入) morals and values in me that I didnt even know I had. I would never have known what a big place my town holds in my heart if I had not taken that trip to New York City.4. How did the author feel about life in Jim Thor

15、pe at first?A. People there cared little about others. B. People there liked to accept new things.C. Living there was a great disadvantage.D. There were many chances of career development.5. What surprised the author most in New York City?A. The gestures of greeting. B. The modern transportation. C.

16、 The fast pace of life. D. The crowded streets.6. What made the author change his / her attitudes to his /her hometown?A. Travelling to New York City. B. The familiar faces in Jim Thorpe.C. A big place in his / her town. D. Everybody likes talking about others.7. What would be the best title for the

17、 passage? A. Love of my small town B. A sense of community C. A pleasant trip to New York City D. Differences between big cities and small towns CIf you want a little extra security against thieves stealing your bicycle, designer Dennis Siegel has designed a solution. The RFID Bikealarm is attached

18、to the seat on a bicycle and gives off an alarm when it senses movement. “The RFID Bikealarm is meant to be a useful add-on to mechanical bicycle locks because it greatly extends the range of protection with only a few components,” Siegel explains on his website. “It is low-cost, durable and easy to

19、 use.” The Bikealarm was designed as part of Siegels Bachelors degree thesis at the University of the Arts Bremen in Germany. The device will scare off any would-be thieves the moment they begin to steal the bicycle to which it is attached. It is able to continuously sense the environment to disting

20、uish between specific events, for instance a passing tram / car and a serious theft. Siegel created a working model of an alarm that would sound when it sensed movement, but wasnt initially sure how it would be best attached to a bicycle. “I decided to mount it to the rails of the seat because it al

21、lows for comfortable interaction and the position is less obvious as it looks like a small repair kit,” he says. Siegel chose to use RFID technology rather than Bluetooth to keep the costs down. Siegel explains that the most difficult aspect of creating the alarm was to get the electronic circuit do

22、wn to a small enough size. The device runs off a kind of battery that can be charged by USB within 2 hours and lasts for a few days with normal use. As the Bikealarm is only at development stage, Siegel hasnt signed any agreements to put it on the market. 8. When it senses movement, the RFID Bikeala

23、rm will _. A. make a warning sound B. fasten the bicycle tightlyC. shake the bicycle quickly D. call the police automatically 9. Which of the following shows the right position of the RFID Bikealarm on a bicycle?10. What do we know about the RFID Bikealarm? A. It cant tell between specific events. B

24、. It is very difficult to use. C. It uses a kind of battery for power. D. It depends on Bluetooth technology. 11. It can be inferred from the last two paragraphs that _. A. the electronic circuit is a little larger B. its very easy to make a Bikealarm C. it costs too much at present D. not many Bike

25、alarms are produced DYou may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine(咖啡因). Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers

26、are adding it to many products, from potato chips to water. The US government is especially worried about the problem. Thats why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is studying the health effects of caffeine on young people. Studies show that too much caffeine can make people nervous and unable t

27、o sleep. Whats more, caffeine is habit-forming. Those who consume it regularly and stop suddenly may experience headaches and feel tired. One of the biggest concerns is the large amount of caffeine added to so-called energy drinks, like Red Bull. A 12-ounce can of cola has about 35 milligrams of caf

28、feine. A similar serving of Red Bull contains more than three times that amount. The Institute of Medicine is also working on caffeine-safety measures. “Teenagers should not drink beverages that contain caffeine. They should be aware of caffeines effects on health and on how the brain works. Take, f

29、or example, teenagers who consume caffeine to stay awake and study for a test. They will remember less of what they just studied,” said Stallings, a member of the institute. Companies that make products with added caffeine claim they do not advertise them to kids. However, there is no law to stop ch

30、ildren from buying them. So the FDA needs to set limits on caffeine, especially in energy drinks. As for added caffeine in foods, the government should just say no. If not, the amount of caffeine should be printed on food labels to remind consumers. The government must do that. Doctors say kids shou

31、ld avoid caffeine. If you need extra energy, try these natural boosters: eat right, exercise, and get plenty of sleep. 12. What is the US government particularly concerned about? A. The fact that coffee contains caffeine. B. The practice of adding caffeine to foods. C. The measures of avoiding caffe

32、ines effects. D. The practice of using caffeine to make chocolate. 13. Red Bull is listed in the third paragraph as an example of _. A. caffeines effects on health B. teenagers addiction to caffeine C. drinks which contain much caffeine D. peoples concern about teenagers health 14. Paragraph 5 is mainly about _. A. the measures of protecting teenagers from caffeines effects B. the process of the governments controllin