甘肃省天水市第一中学2024届高三英语上学期第三次月考试题（含
解析）
第一部分 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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao，Spain
Built in 1997，the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.
The Louvre in Paris，France
Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world，the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small，but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But，the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”．The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America
Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012，the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C．Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected，among others，the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence，Italy
Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli，such as “The Birth of Venus”．Classic artworks from nearly 1，000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
1. Which of the following is the most popular? A. The Louvre.
B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. C. The Barnes Foundation. D. The Uffizi Gallery.
2. What makes the Barnes Foundation particular? A. Its structure. C. Its location.
3. What type of writing is this text? A. An activity poster. B. An exhibition announcement. C. An art show review. D. A travel guide.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 【解析】
本文为广告类，涉及文学与艺术话题。文章主要介绍了四个世界闻名的博物馆。 【1题详解】
考查细节理解。由由The Louvre in Paris，France部分的\found any day\和\Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world\可知四个博物馆中卢浮宫人气最旺。故选A。 【2题详解】
考查细节理解。由The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America部分的“the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection”可知，该博物馆的特殊之处在于其所有的展览品均是复制品。故选B。 【3题详解】
考查推理判断。由“Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world”可知，本文主要介绍了四个世界闻名的博物馆的概况，故最有可能是旅行指南。故选D。
B
B. Its collection. D. Its history.
Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world. 4. According to the passage, sharing bread______. A. indicates a lack of food B. can help to develop unity C. is a custom unique to rural areas D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
5. What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year? A. Trust.
B. Success.
C Health. D. Togetherness.
6. The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______. A. using examples C. analyzing causes
7. What is the passage mainly about? A. The custom of sharing food. B. The specific meaning of food. C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The importance of food in culture. 【答案】4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是食物和文化的关系。不同的文化包含着不同的饮食传统和庆祝方式。食物通过两种基本的方式在扮演着沟通的角色。 【此处有视频，请去附件查看】 【4题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.可知，分享面包或其他食物是人类共同的传统，可以促进团结和增加信任。所以分享食物可以促进团结。故选B。 【5题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year...可知，一枚硬币放入蛋糕,这预示着在新的一年里取得成功。所以硬币预示着来年的成功。故选B。 【6题详解】
推理判断题。由第三段“Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita.”可知，食物在许多新年庆祝活动中也扮演着重要的角色。在美国南部，一块块的玉米面包代表着新的一年的繁荣昌盛。在希腊，人们分享一种叫做vasilopita的特殊蛋糕。所以作者主要使用了举例的方法来解释食物在庆祝中的角色。故选A。 【7题详解】
B. making comparisons D. describing processes
主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是“Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world. ”可知，营养是生命所必需的，所以食物是世界各地不同文化的重要组成部分也就不足为奇了。所以这篇文章主要讲了食物在文化中的重要性。故选D。
C
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甘肃省天水市第一中学2024届高三英语上学期第三次月考试题(含解析)
