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辽宁省辽河油田第二高级中学2019届高三英语下学期开学考试试题 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节, 60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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每小题3分, 共45分）A Welcome to the Best Music Drama of the Last Ten YearsAre you fond of the music drama? As the winner of the Tony Awards Triple Crown for the best music drama, the best score and the best book, Avenue Q is packed with heart.Following five years in the West End, with sell-out runs worldwide and a hit tour in 2014, this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road again!Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (co-creator of Book of Modern and writer of the songs for Disneys Frozen)Avenue Q is a charming music drama which tells the story of the lovable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of lifes burning issues.Dates & times 30th September-October 31stMonday-Thursday 7: 45 pmFriday 5:30 pm & 10:00 pmSaturday 4: 00 pm & 7: 45 pmTicket Pieces & discounts Tickets by phone: 10.00 for the morning/20. 00 for the afternoonDiscounts online: 10% off( Every ticket has an additional3.00 booking fee）Booking informationBy phone:01223503333Online: cambridgeartstheatre. comAccessDo you ever wish our shows to be louder and easier to see? Well, if there are any access issues that you would like to discuss with a view to make your visit to the Cambridge Arts Theater more enjoyable, contact the box office: Telephone: 01223 503333: Email: access cambridgeartstheatre. comSO DONT LET YOUR LIFE SUCK!BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY!21When does Avenue/Q start on Tuesday in October?A At 4: 00 am. BAt 7: 45 pm.CAt 5: 30 pm. D At 10: 00 pm.22How much should you pay at least if you book a ticket for Avenue Q by phone?A 13.00 B 18.00C 23.00 D 12.0023What is the main purpose of the text?A To tell about the plot of a drama. B To introduce the box office.CTo advertise a music drama. D To talk about the history of a theater.BIf you want to convince the boss you deserve a pay rise or promotion, the solution could be simple eat the same food as they do. Psychologists have discovered managers are much more likely to instantly trust us if we choose the same dishes as them.During experiments, discussions over wages and work conditions were much more successful if both sides chose to snack on the same treats. And shoppers were much more likely to buy a product advertised on TV by someone eating a similar food to them at the time.The reason is thought to be so-called similarity attraction theory where people tend to like others who have similar tastes or habits to themselves. But this is believed to be one of the first studies highlighting the role of food in this relationship. Researchers at Chicago University in the US conducted a series of experiments to examine foods role in earning trust.In a test, participants were told to watch TV where someone pretending to be a member of the public praised a certain product. The volunteers were given Kit Kat bars to nibble (咬), while the TV people ate either a Kit Kat or grapes as they talked.The results showed viewers were much more likely to express an interest in buying the product if the TV showed the other person eating a Kit Kat too.The researchers added, “Although similarity in food consumption is not a sign of whether two people will get along, we find consumers treat this as such. They feel more trusting of those who consume as they do. It means people can immediately begin to feel friendship and develop a bond, leading to smoother transactions (交易) from the start.”Harley Street psychologist Dr. Lucy Atcheson said it was already known that wearing similar clothes could instantly create trust. But this was the first report that food had the same effect. She said, “This is really interesting. It makes sense as people feel they have common ground and can trust the other person. That means negotiations are more likely to be successful.”24. According to the passage, customers are likely to buy a product from a dealer who _.A. reduces the price of his productsB. has the same taste as themC. advertises his products on TVD. pays attention to the quality of his products25. The experiments conducted by researchers at Chicago University show that _.A. bosses like employees that have the same taste as themB people who have similar tastes to their bosss earn more food . C. plays an important role in earning peoples trust D. people have less interest in buying products advertised on TV26. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The effect of wearing similar clothes hasnt been proved by researchers.B. People are more likely to make friends with those wearing the same clothes as them. C. People who eat similar food are more likely to trust each other.D. People will get along with each other if they like to eat similar things.27. Which of the following sayings can be an example of the similarity attraction theory?A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. All good things come to an end.C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Honesty is the best policy.CDubai（迪拜）is one of the economically richest places in the world. With its numerous malls, hotels, and beautiful beaches, Dubai has always been a popular holiday destination. This city was visited by around 5 million tourists each year. The government wanted to increase this number to 15 million. However, Dubai has only 45 miles of coastline, which is nowhere enough for so many people. To solve this problem, an island that looked like a palm tree was built in 2006, and named the Palm Jumeirah.The plan for the island was extraordinary. It was to host several hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and homes. Although the initial plan was to build the island from concrete（水泥）, a decision was taken to create it from sand and gravel（砾石）, so as to give it a natural look. To make sure that this project was a success, the best engineers from across the world were employed. Engineers from Holland formed the majority in this group. To begin with, the engineers calculated the strength of storms at sea, and also the expected amount of rise in water levels due to global warming. And then they found that, the proposed location for the island was neither very wide nor deep.One of the difficulties the engineers came across was to put sand on the sea bed to create the breakwater（防浪堤）.Finding the right sand for the project was also a daunting task, as the sand from Dubais deserts was too fine. Instead, sand from the sea was used, as it was coarser（粗糙）. Once the breakwater was built, construction of the island began.The Palm Island are really impressive in terms of engineering. However, these projects are so large that they may have changed the ecology of the region. Also, an immense amount of money and resources go into maintaining the islands, which is a major concern at the moment. Only time will tell if building the Palm Islands was actually a good decision.28. What does Paragraph 1 mainly show us?A. The purposes of building the Palm Jumeirah, B. The geographical features of Dubai. C. Beautiful attractions of Dubai,D. The difficulty in developing the tourism industry. 29. Why were some changes made to the initial plan for the project? A. To reduce the building cost. B. To get the islands completed sooner. C. To get the building materials more easily. D. To make the island look more natural, 30. What does the underlined word daunting in Paragraph 4 mean? A. meaningless B. Impossible C. difficult D. necessary31. According to the last paragraph, how is the construction of the Palm Islands? A. Profitable. B. Worrying C. Surprising. D. Unbelievable. DA recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore(NUS)has found a clear link between the color of a taxi and its accident rate. An analysis of 36 months of detailed taxi, driver and accident data from two fleets of yellow and blue taxis in Singapore suggested that yellow taxis have fewer accidents than blue taxis. The higher visibility (能见度)of yellow makes it easier for drivers to avoid getting into accidents with yellow taxis, leading to a lower accident rate.The study was led by Prof Ho. To test whether there was a causal relationship between the color of a taxi and the number of accidents the taxi had, the research team analysed data collected by the largest taxi company in Singapore. The researchers found that yellow taxis have about 6.1 fewer accidents per 1,000 taxis per month.The researchers also studied the economic effect of changing the color of the entire fleet of taxis to yellow. The Singapore taxi company involved in the study owns about 16,700 taxis in a ratio(比例) of one yellow to three blue taxis. If a commercial decision is made to switch from blue to yellow taxis, 76.6 fewer accidents would occur per month or 917 fewer accidents per year. Assuming an average repair cost of S$1,000 per car and a downtime of six days, switching the color of all taxis to yellow could produce an annual savings of S$2 million.“We are eager to continue to validate(证实) the findings of our study by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport, such as school buses. For instance, we hope to compare the accident rates of yellow school buses against other colors to find out if yellow is indeed a safer color for school buses. Besides, we are also interested to look at private-hire vehicles and do a comparison of the accident rates of vehicles that are of different colors,” explained Prof Ho.32. Why do yellow taxis result in fewer accidents?A. Because yellow signals a warning of dangerB. Because yellow can be seen more easily C. Because drivers tend to be more careful in yellow taxisD. Because people act more quickly in yellow surroundings33. Whats Prof Hos study based on?A. Physical risks taxi passengers experienceB. The economic effect of changing taxi colorC. Data from Singapores largest taxi company D. Personal reports from taxi drivers worldwide34. What do Prof Hos words in the last paragraph suggest?A. School buses should be painted yellowB. Their study will be furthered C. Yellow should be widely used in public transportD. Their findings are worth popularizing35. What can be the best title for the text?A.Safer to ride in yellow taxis B. Caution: yellow taxis aheadC. Why are yellow taxis preferred?D. How can colors help prevent accidents?第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United StatesThis is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fallBut according to a recent report, there is a great changeAcceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever36 . These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier 37 .On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much timeStudents may not like being put on waiting listsAlso, common colleges work more to get the students they accept to accept themSome colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnightSome universities send gifts 38 . For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous 39. The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected students loansSo lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students 40 . The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go downThis will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finishes high schoolThe number is not expected to start rising again until 2019AIt can mean several acceptances to choose fromBThey cannot afford college as plannedCBut a mistake can be costly if it happensD What contributes to it?EThey have international students who know EnglishFBut top colleges ignore them G Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Im proud of myself for this kindness I did last night I did it _41_ and did the right thing. However, I was unwilling to _42_, because by sharing I am also sharing the _43_ and more self-centered side of myself.It was last night and I _44_ my shift at work. It was late and I wanted to go straight home. On my way out of the door I _45_ a fellow staff member and colleague. She doesnt have a _46_ and usually either catches a taxi home or _47_ for an hour waiting for _48_ staff member and friend of here to finish work.In the past Ive _49_ to drive her home as she _50_ on my side of town. But last night I really did not want to. I wanted to _51_ straight home, alone. And I did not have to make “small talk”.So I tried to _52_ her, walking past her, heading down, and stealing out (偷溜) to the _53_ without letting her see me and _54_ without offering her a lift.Yet, something in myself was stopping me. Something in myself made me _55_ her and put myself in her shoes. She had young _56_ who she wanted to go home to attend to and, she could go home right now _57_ I took her, not an hour later when the other staff member and friend of hers who was taking her. So I offered. She_58_. And of course, she was extremely _59_.Well, I learned a great _60_ last night about not being so self-centered and selfish!41. A. nervously B. proudly C. exactly D. carefully42. A. share B. remark C. do D. consider43. A. pleasure B. respect C. honour D. selfish44. A. changed B. kept C. finished D. missed45. A. greeted B. noticed C. followed D. helped46. A. home B. choice C. friend D. car47. A. hangs around B. hides away C. watches over D. calms down48. A. each B. another C. either D. that49. A. hated B. happened C. offered D. refused50. A. works B. remains C. plays D. lives51. A. fly B. ride C. drive D. walk52. A. remind B. avoid C. attract D. please53. A. workroom B. office C. playground D. park54. A. therefore B. even C. however D. instead55. A. rely on B. look at C. spy on D. point at56. A. neighbors B. pets C. children D. friends57. A. since B. although C. as D. if58. A. accepted B. hesitated C. approached D. urged59. A. reliable B. upset C. grateful D. generous60. A. gift B. lesson C. treasure D. method第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Recently I failed an exam. However, _61_ I came out of my teachers office, I told myself, “Smile! Its not so serious.”I smiled a big smile and it _62_(work) a little, really.Everyone gets _63_(frustrate) sometimes. I used to be always influenced by pressure and I was often in low spirits. But one day I came _64_ a sentence in the Bible, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself, let the days own trouble be sufficient for the day.” It suddenly struck me，“_65_(worry) about a problem doesnt help. Why not just _66_(give) a big smile and face up to the trouble？”Now every time I want to cry, I remind myself that_67_ (laugh) is better than tears and anger. I _68_(convince) that theres something mag