四川省成都市2018高三第一次诊断性考试英语试题
第I卷（100分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour
In remembrance of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, take this 2.5-hour walking tour, Walk through the space of the former World Trade Center in New York City (NYC). A guide with a personal connection to the events of that day shares stories of tragedy and heroism. Please wear comfortable shoes. Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour
Take a deep dive into the food culture of Manhattan's Lower East Side during this 3-hour guided small group tour. Follow your guide to hidden treasures for tastes of everything from pancakes to Chinese dumplings Along the way, your guide will cast light on the neighborhood’s rich, varied food culture, which helps you understand NYC as a whole. Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge. Tour runs rain or shine. Statue of Liberty and Ells Island Tour
Get up close and personal with Elis Island and the Statue of Liberty on this 4.5-hour tour. Listen to the live narration from your guide and learn about the history of both spots, Jump the queue and enjoy access to reserve line boarding the ferry. Then take in the amazing views of southern Manhattan as you cross New York Harbor. Food or drinks of any kind are not permitted. Big Apple Helicopter Tour
It might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality. Listen to commentary from your pilot as you fly by the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and other landmarks. You'll see more of the city on this tour than an entire day of exploring on foot, Reservations are required.
21. Which tour is perfect for those expecting a quick look of NYC? A. Big Apple Helicopter Tour.
B. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour. C. Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour.
D. 9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour.
22. What do we know about Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour? A. It is a night tour.
B. It involves treasure hunting. C. It is child-friendly.
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D. It will be canceled if it rains.
23. What can tourists do on Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour? A. Share their first hand stories. B. Take some water with them.
C. Have a bird-view of southern Manhattan. D. Enjoy special right to board the ferry.
B
For six hundred years, the Tower of London’s most exotic(异域风情的) prisoners were animals.
The Menagerie (动物园) began as a result of kings exchanging rare and strange animals as gifts. In 1235, Henry III was delighted to be presented with three wildcats by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. These inspired him to start a zoo at the Tower. Henry's “wildcats”, although described as leopards, were probably lions. These are the ancestors of the three lions that still appear on the England football team's shits today.
In 1252 the lions were joined by a white bear probably a polar bear — given by the King of Norway. In 1255, the King of France sent the first elephant ever seen in England and people flocked together to see the novel sight. Sadly, the elephant died two years later.
Poor treatment and cramped conditions meant many of the animals did not survive for long. But the Menagerie continued to grow, Edward I created a permanent new home for the Menagerie at the western entrance to the Tower in what became known as the Lion Tower. The terrifying sounds and smells of wild animals must have both impressed and scared visitors.
By 1622, the collection had been extended to include three eagles, two pumas, a tiger and a jackal, as well as lions and leopards, who were the main attractions.
However, the end of the Menagerie came in the 1830s. Campaigners had begun to raise concerns, and the animals were expensive, occasionally dangerous and a nuisance to the guardsmen. The Duke of Wellington sent 150 of the beasts to a new zoo in Regent's Park, today’s London Zoo.
Despite Alfred Cops’s best efforts to carry on, several further incidents including an escaped wolf and a monkey that bit a guardsman's leg convinced King William IV to shut down the Menagerie for good in 1835, The remaining animals were sold to zoo and travelling shows and the Lion Tower was later demolished.
24. What do we know about the elephant presented in 1259 A. It caused big trouble.
B. It received much attention.
C. It lived painfully in the Lion Tower. D. It died before the polar bear came in.
25. How many types of animals at the Menagerie are mentioned in the text? A. Eight. B. Nine. C. Ten. D. Eleven.
26. For what reason was the Menagerie closed at last?
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A. Security concerns. C. Pressure from campaigners. the animals.
27. Which is the best title for the text? A. The Royal Menagerie. C. Tourist Attractions in London. Tower.
B. The decline of tourism. D. Financial burden to raise B. Gifts Presented to the King. D. Miserable Life in the Lion
C
Young trees don't just grow, they develop a personality and learn more about their environment and how they should best behave in it. They also help each other out whenever there's trouble.
Personality, just as among people, varies among trees. Some are anxious, some bold. On the author's land, there are three cake trees growing close together. One of the oak trees always starts to shed its leaves two weeks earlier than the others. Since they all experience the same temperature, the same soil and the same length of day, such variables can’t be the explanation. So what's happening? Well, this tree is simply more careful than the others. Whoever holds onto their leaves longer can do more photosynthesis and store more nutrients. However, the longer tree keeps its leaves the higher the risk of injury.
Not only do trees make their own decisions, they also learn from their mistakes. A tree, for example, keeping its leaves too long during one year will never make this mistake again. This leads to several other conclusions: trees must notice the temperature and the length of the day and be able to save their experiences somewhere. Obviously, trees don’t have brains, but it is thought that in the sensitive tips of their roots they keep track of information and experiences
But trees aren't only clever when it comes to caring for themselves. They also support each other whenever there's trouble by giving warnings and even taking care of sick and weak conspecifics with nutrients. For example, one time the author found a very old tree stump. Its insides had rotted a long time ago to topsoil. But the wood on the outside of the stump was still living. How was this possible? Well, the stump was nourished by its neighbors with nutrients from the root system, and had been for at least 400 years!
Why do trees do such a thing? It’s simple: it's better together. Trees need the forest; it protects them from storms, provides the right microclimate and warns them of attacks.
28. Why does the author mention the three oak trees? A. To illustrate trees can learn from experiences. B. To show trees can make independent decisions C. To explain trees are quite supportive to each other. D. To prove trees have the same personalities as humans.
29. According to the text, which of the following best describes general features of trees?
A. Anxious and bold. B. Smart and adventurous. C. Helpful and well-behaved. D. Adaptable and supportive.
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四川省成都市2018高三第一次诊断性考试英语试题
