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1、兰州一中 2018201920182019学年度高三年级 5 5 月月考试题 英 语 本卷满分为 120分,考试时间 100分钟。 第一部分 阅读理解(共两小节,满分 4040分) 第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 20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 Dark Sky Parks around the WorldDark Sky Parks around the World Warrumbungle National Park Situated in the central west slopes of New South W
2、ales is Australias only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australias largest optical t
3、elescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras, the Milky Way, and faint shooting stars. Sark Sark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 4
4、0,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island. Pic du Midi de Bigorre Pic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky p
5、ark in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyren
6、ees, which was built in 1870, is one of the worlds highest museums at a height of 2,877 meters above sea level. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon - 1 - Ramon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designate
7、d dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupt
8、ed view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way. 1. Which park serves as a heritage site for astronomy? A. Sark. B. Pic du Midi de Bigorre. C. Warrumbungle National Park. D. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon. 2. What do we know about Sark from the passage? A. Not a single car runs there. B. It was an isl
9、and belonging to Normandy. C. The Milky Way can only be seen there. D. Visitors like to stay on the island in groups. 3. What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater? A. High altitude. B. The large area. C. Geographical conditions. D. Cultural features. B Jon Hoffman was sitting at a r
10、ed light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash. The Plano, Texas, detective, dressed in plain clothes but wearing his badge (徽章) and gun, caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief, and they got into
11、a struggle. “The detective has a martial arts background, and he said he thought the suspect must have a martial arts background, too, because he was able to break away so easily,” a Plano police spokesperson said. The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre Ha
12、rvey and Kirby Sample, two day laborers. Harvey did what has become common these dayshe took out his phone and hit record. “I hate to say it, but I thought that - 2 - this policeman was doing something illegal,” Harvey said. “But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there wont be a shooting if I
13、 get over there in time.” Harvey jumped into actionwhile he was still recording the videoas did Sample. “Harvey caught hold of the suspects arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on,” said the police spo
14、kesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charity jar he stole held less than $ 50. “Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life,” Harvey told WFAA. “It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive.” After the arre
15、st, the three men got to know each other over steaks and ribs at a local steak houseHoffmans treat, as a thank-you. But the rescuers say Hoffman deserves credit too. “It could have turned real ugly.” Sample told the media “He handled himself like a real professional.” 4. What made Hoffman call for h
16、elp when arresting the suspect? A. He was not on duty. B. He needed witnesses to support him. C. He wanted to push the thief into the car. D. He couldnt control the suspect. 5. Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning? A. To follow the fashion. B. To keep track of the criminal. C.
17、To record the detectives violence. D. To avoid being involved in the incident. 6. What can be inferred about Harvey? A. He was ready to violate the law. B. He might have had some illegal behaviour. C. He was out of work at that time. D. He had a good martial arts background. 7. What is Harvey and Sa
18、mples attitude towards Hoffman? A. Appreciative. B. Prejudiced. C. Skeptical. D. Cautious. - 3 - C There are many programs for high school students today that help lonely teenagers deal with loneliness. However, loneliness is not only a problem for teens but also an important and rarely acknowledged
19、 one in the elderly. In Britain, Tracey Crouch was appointed to be the first Minister of Loneliness in order to address the problems caused by loneliness. This is the first time such a position has been created. In Britain, there are around 9 million people who say they are lonely frequently. In Ger
20、many, a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum found that 20 percent of people over the age of 85 felt lonely, and 14 percent of those between age 45 and 65 felt socially lonely. In the United States, more than 25 percent of the population live alone, more than 50 percent are unmarried. Lonelines
21、s is generally associated with heart disease, overweight, and anxiety. Additionally, the stress from loneliness can cause your cells to change on a molecular (分子) level that reduces its abilities to defend your body against diseases. In fact, doctors believe having feelings of loneliness is equivale
22、nt to smoking 15 cigarettes per day in regard to its effect on health! In Britain, the new Minister of Loneliness will help introduce government policies on the problem and fund a charityan organization for helping people in need, to devote their efforts towards aiding loneliness. There are charitie
23、s that link lonely seniors to high school students in order to give them a line of communication whenever they feel lonely! The possibilities for the new Minister of Loneliness are endless. For example, she can provide education services to household businesses so that they can identify lonely custo
24、mers if they see one. Loneliness fits into the category of being a social problem that must be monitored by the entire community in order to help those in need. Therefore, government involvement in medical services and care for seniors and others is vital for happy seniors. 8. How does the author de
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