珠海英语试题.docx

1、珠海英语试题珠海英语试题第一部分 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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASpace Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of COVID-19, we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of spac

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7、CAMPCampers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond Earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.1. Which camp provides campers with knowledge of rocket?A. JOURNEY TO MARS. B. E

8、NGINEERING BASICS.C. JOURNEY TO SPACE. D. EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY.2. What can campers learn only in ENGINEERING BASICS?A. Coding. B. Creative thinking. C. Rocket design. D. Supply delivery.3. What is special about EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY?A. It will be open in August. B. It is a 4-day Explorer Ca

9、mp.C Campers can learn problem-solving skills. D. Campers will have a chance to meet astronauts.BI frowned at myself in the dressing-room mirror. I was wearing white tights, a white leotard, and a white swim cap that hid most of my hair. I was one of 10 snowflakes in my dance schools Winter Wonderla

10、nd show. “Grandma, I really dont feel like being in the show,” I said. Grandma Lani looked up from what she was sewing. “Why, moopuna?” Moopuna means “grandchild” in Hawaiian. Grandma Lani has always lived in Hawaii. “You love to dance.” I used to love to dance. Then Ms. Tuttle gave the part of the

11、Snow Queen to Christine Abrams. Christine got to wear a blue leotard and a feathery skirt that drifted out like a cloud every time she twirled. And she got to do a dance onstage all by herself. The snowflakes just had to run and spin to look like a snowstorm. I sighed. “I dont like our dance. And no

12、 one would notice if I wasnt there. There are so many of us.” “I would notice. So would your parents.”As Christine walked toward us, Grandma paused and smiled at her. “What a beautiful costume!” Christine glided away, her skirt waving behind her. I hung my head. Grandma took my hand. “Whats botherin

13、g my Avery?” “And you wont be able to tell me apart from the other snowflakes,” I whispered.Grandma was about to speak. Then something outside the window caught her eye. She grabbed my hand and my coat and pulled me out of the dressing room and through the doors to the outside. It was snowing. Grand

14、ma held her breath and I suddenly thought of something. “Grandma, have you ever seen snow before?” “No, moopuna. In Hawaii, it snows only on the very tops of mountains.”I had seen snow lots of times, but now I tried to see it differently. Like it was new. I saw snowflakes twisting through the air in

15、 different directions, sparkling and shining at us. So many snowflakes coming together to create something magical. “Aloha,” Grandma whispered to the sky. Aloha can mean many things, including “love,” “hello,” and “good-bye.” “I dont know when Ill see something like that again.” “I do,” I said. I to

16、ok Grandma Lanis hand and pulled her back inside.When the stage lights came up and the music started, I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes. I didnt care if Grandma Lani could see me. I was helping her see a snowstorm.4. What is the part the granddaughter played in the dance?A. The Snow Qu

17、een. B. A snowflake.C. A snowstorm. D. A granddaughter.5. What can we learn from the text?A. She lived with her parents and grandma. B. Grandma would like to see snow again.C. It doesnt snow at all where Grandma lived. D. Her parents didnt come to the show.6. Why did the granddaughter feel like bein

18、g in the show at last?A. She loved to dance very much. B. She became more important in it.C. She intended to show her talent. D. She meant to please her grandma.7. Which of the following words best describes the granddaughter?A. Selfish. B. Childish. C. Caring. D. Emotional.CAlthough the weather is

19、very hot now, the carnival of ice and snow is getting closer. The preparation work for Beijing Winter Olympic Games, which are expected to begin on Feb 4, 2022, has entered its final stage. In January, 2021, the ice-making work on the “Ice Ribbon”, a landmark venue for the Beijing Winter Olympics, w

20、as completed.In the Winter Olympics, where races can be won or lost by a small time gap, tiny imperfections in the ice can make all the difference. “Its not just a hunk of ice like youd normally think of, like ice cubes sitting in your freezer,” told Kenneth Golden, a US mathematician who studies th

21、e structures of ice. “Its a much more fascinating and complex substance than people would normally think.”The first step for building any ice rink is to purify the water to remove dissolved solids like salts and minerals. Such impurities dont fit in the regular hexagonal (六边形的) structure of ice that

22、 forms as water freezes. The more pure the water is, the more consistent the ice surface.In addition to the need for excellence in the raw materials of ice-making technology is also very important. As one of the most advanced technologies for winter sports venues, a carbon dioxide (CO2) cooling tech

23、nology has been applied on a large scale for the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. CO2 is not new when it comes to ice-making. However, it has been gradually replaced by the man-made refrigerant, like Freon.With increasing attention toward climate change, the old refrigerant has come into use again. As

24、an element of the atmosphere, CO2 doesnt damage the ozone layer. Although CO2 is a greenhouse gas, its greenhouse effect is much lower than that of other synthetic refrigerants. The Winter Olympics venues adopted CO2 instead of Freon as a refrigerant in ice-making, which will reduce carbon dioxide e

25、missions greatly.“We believe these technological innovations will bring Beijing 2022 to spectators all over the world in a more impressive way,” told Gao Bo from the Media Operations Department of the Organizing Committee of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.8. What is the result of impurities in wat

26、er for ice-making?A. The water isnt able to freeze completely.B. The quality of the ice will be affected.C. The ice surface will be more consistent.D. Its likely for athletes to fall on the ice.9. Why has CO2 cooling technology been applied for the Winter Olympic Games?A. Its the most advanced techn

27、ologies for ice-making.B. CO2 is more efficient than other refrigerants.C. CO2 is more environmentally-friendly than Freon.D. CO2 has already existed in the atmosphere.10. What is Gao Bos attitude to CO2 being applied to ice-making?A. Unclear. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful. D. Favourable.11. Which of the

28、following is a suitable title for the text?A. The Beijing Winter Olympic Games Is Coming.B. Beneath Olympic Ice.C. The Use of Refrigerants in Olympic Games.D. The Structure of Ice.D“The really frightening thing about middle age,” the actor Doris Day is said to have joked, “is that you know youll gro

29、w out of it.” We may bravely try to claim that life begins at 40- but for many people，it can feel more like the beginning of the end.Mid life wasnt always seen this way. It isnt clear why we have a more negative view today, but Margie Lachman, director of the lifespan development lab at Brandeis Uni

30、versity in Massachusetts, suggests it may be linked to the pressures that begin piling up in our 30s. “Midlife is a period of high stress today, more so than in the past,” she says. “One is exactly in the middle of work and family careers. This can affect ones ability to focus on ones own well-being

31、.”There are, however, many reasons to feel positive about this crucial period. In a series of experiments, Laura Germine at Harvard Medical School has tested tens of thousands of people to examine the differences in cognitive abilities between age groups. Germines studies have included the famous “m

32、ind in the eyes” test, for instance, which gets people to infer emotional states from small differences in facial expressions. She found that people in their late 40s scored highest. This may be due to practice, she suggests. “When you think about the amount of social differences that one has to learn across the lifespan- thats where we think that comes from.”Germine found similar patterns in a task demanding continuous attention. In this, the participants had to watch different scenes fade into one another and