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山东省济宁市2020届高三试题第一次模拟考
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Whistler, B.C.
Beloved by tourists and Canadians alike, Whistler increased its international profile after the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics. With its close proximity (临近) to Vancouver—it’s only two hours north of the city—Whistler offers the ideal winter playground for all ages. Challenge yourself on its snow-covered mountains, enjoy some retail therapy in its 200 shops, or sample the finest cuisine in 90+ restaurants and bars. Quebec
For more than 60 years, Quebec’s world famous Winter Carnival has been one of Canada’s must-visit winter destinations. With evening parades, snow tubing, skating, snow rafting, outdoor BBQs, ice sliding, snow sculpture competitions and dance parties, there’s something for every taste and age. And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the fete’s main man—Bonhomme Carnaval—Quebec’s beloved snowman and Carnival ambassador. Nova Scotia
You can’t get more Canadian than maple syrup, and Sugar Moon Farm in Nova Scotia has tasty fun in store for you! Learn all about the art of maple syrup—and sample the yummy results. Sugar Moon Farm offers warm hospitality along with their sugar camp tours, all-day brunch, maple-tasting experiences and hiking trails. Foodies will be thrilled to take part in Sugar Moon’s Chef Nights when the finest chefs create delicate dinners for a hungry and
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appreciative audience. Saskatchewan
For a true frontier experience, enjoy a breathtaking journey through the Canadian wild by dog sled. Saskatchewan’s Sundogs Sled Excursions lets you ride along on a trip of a lifetime. Each winter from late November to mid-March, Sundogs takes visitors deep into the beautiful and unspoiled environs of Anglin Lake by dog sled. Sundogs offers a host of amazing activities including puppy camps, half or full day trips, and overnight camping. 1. What is Whistler, B.C. known for worldwide? A. The success of the 2010 Winter Olympics. B. Its close proximity to Vancouver. C. Its snow-covered mountains.
D. The finest cuisine in restaurants and bars. 2. Which is suggested if one has a sweet tooth? A. Whistler, B.C.
B. Saskatchewan.
C. Nova Scotia.
D. Quebec.
3. What can be expected in Saskatchewan? A. A snow sculpture competition. C. A cross-country hiking trip.
B. A maple-tasting experience. D. A thrilling snow sled ride. B
The expression, “everybody’s doing it,” is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or behave in a similar way as a larger group.
People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly surprising that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, or the fear of disapproval, is such a powerful force in many people’s lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you?” even if it is not necessarily true.
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For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes an addiction. Teens and young adults may feel forced to smoke, or drink alcohol, which might encourage criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel pressured to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can’t afford in an effort to keep up with the peers.
However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at academics may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of influence can also get a friend off smoking, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.
Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so subtle that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, or it is simply because everyone else is doing the same thing.
4. What does the underlined word “instinct” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. A natural tendency. C. A popular idea.
B. An acquired ability. D. An obvious mistake.
5. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Potential causes of peer pressure. B. Possible positive effects of peer pressure. C. Negative consequences of peer pressure. D. Tips for coping with peer pressure.
6. What is the author’s suggestion when making a decision? A. Simply go with an instinct. B. Ask for advice from adults.
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C. Listen to the inner motivation. D. Follow in the footsteps of others.
7. What is the author’s attitude to peer pressure? A. Objective.
B. Ambiguous.
C. Critical. C
The worst outbreak of desert locusts (蝗虫) in decades is presently underway in the Horn of Africa. It is the biggest of its kind in 25 years for Ethiopia and Somalia – and the worst Kenya has seen for 70 years.
What we are seeing in East Africa today is unlike anything we’ve seen in a very long time. Its destructive potential is enormous, and it’s taking place in a region where farmers need every gram of food to feed themselves and their families. Most of the countries hardest hit are those where millions of people are already vulnerable (脆弱的) or in serious humanitarian need, as they endure the impact of violence, drought, and floods.
We have acted quickly to respond to this outbreak. The primary method of battling locusts is the aerial spraying of pesticides (杀虫剂). FAO’s “Locust Watch” service explains that “although giant nets, flamethrowers, lasers, and huge vacuums have been proposed in the past, these are not in use for locust control. People and birds often eat locusts but usually not enough to significantly reduce population levels over large areas.”
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has released $10 million from its Central Emergency Relief Fund to fund a huge scale-up in aerial operations to manage the outbreak.
But the window to contain this crisis is closing fast. We only have until the beginning of March to bring this infestation under control as that is when the rain and planting season begins. If left unchecked – and with expected additional rains – locust numbers in East Africa could increase 500 times by June.
We must act now to avoid a full-blown catastrophe. And we will. At the same time, we
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D. Indifferent.
need to pay attention to a bigger picture. This is not the first time the Greater Horn of Africa has seen locust outbreak approach this scale, but the current situation is the worst in decades. This is linked to climate change. Warmer seas mean more tropical storms, generating the perfect breeding conditions for locusts. 8. What is implied in paragraph 2?
A. People in East Africa are suffering drought. B. People in East Africa are going through floods. C. The locust outbreak will cause crop failure. D. The locust outbreak is worsening locals’ life. 9. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. We need a bigger picture to study the disaster. B. It is the second outbreak of locusts in East Africa. C. It is the largest outbreak of locusts ever in history. D. The outbreak of locusts is fueled by global warming. 10. What is the purpose of the text? A. To analyse and compare. C. To argue and discuss.
B. To inform and call for. D. To introduce and assess.
11. Where does the text probably come from? A. A guidebook.
B. A health magazine. D. A chemistry paper. D
Scientists say they have developed a system that uses machine learning to predict when and where lightning will strike. Researchers report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes before they happen within a 30-kilometer area.
Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere. Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge, it can be destructive and deadly. European researchers have
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C. A news report.
山东省济宁市2020届高三试题第一次模拟考英语试题word版含答案
