2015年高三英语1月份百题精练(1).doc

2015年1月份百题精练（1）英语试题第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）AThe Channel Islands are a group of British-owned islands lying in the English Channel 10 to 30 miles off the French coast, and 70 to 90 miles from the English coast. There are ten islands with a total land area of 75 square miles and a total population of 123,000. The three largest islands, Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney, have long been known for the fine breeds(品种)of cattle that are raised on them and named after them. In earliest known history the islands were considered part of Normandy, which was part of France, but the ruler of Normandy became king of England in 1066, and from then on the islands were looked upon as British land. English control was unbroken until World War II, when the Germans held the islands for five years. Although people on the islands speak both languages and they are considered English, their customs are more French than English. 56Which of the following maps gives the right position of the Channel Islands? Br = Britain Fr = France Ch = Channel Islands 57Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney breeds of cattle are .Aconsidered best in EnglandBnamed after their birthplacesCbrought to the islands by the GermansDraised on well-known farms by the French58The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since .Aearliest known historyB1066C1930sDthe end of World War II59Why do people on the Channel Islands follow French way of living? ATheir islands used to be part of France.BTheir islands are often visited by the French.CThey came from France.DThey speak French.BWe have designed all our bank cards to make your life easier. How to use your NatWest Servicecard As a Switch card, it lets you pay for all sports of goods and services, whenever you see the Switch logo. The money comes straight out of your account, so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money (or an agreed overdraft(透支) )to cover it. 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You will be charged some interest beyond two months. C. You can use the card in any shop across the world. D. You will gain one air mile if you spend 20 on travellers cheques. 63The purpose of the passage is to show you how to _. A. play your cards right B. use your cards abroad C. draw cash with your cards D. pay for goods with your cards CEdward Wilson is Americas，if not the worlds，leading naturalist. In The Future of Life，he takes us on a tour of the worlds natural resources. How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity of our earth.Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment protection，Henry David Thorean. He compares todays Walden Pond with that of Thoreans day. Wilson will use such comparisons for the rest of the book. The problem is clear: man has done great damage to his home over the years. Can the earth，with human help，be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future?Biodiversity，Wilson argues，is the key to settling many problems the earth faces today. Even our agricultural crops can gain advantages from it. A mere hundred species are the basis of our food supply，of which but twenty carry the load. Wilson suggests changing this situation by looking into ten thousand species that could be made use of，which will be a way to reduce the clearing of the natural homes of plants and animals to enlarge farming areas.At the end of the book，Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment. If you are to continue to live on the earth，you may well read and act on the ideas in this book.64We learn from the text that Wilson cares most about Athe environment for plants Bthe biodiversity of our earthCthe waste of natural resources Dthe importance of human values65How many species are most important to our present food supply?ATwenty BEighty COne hundred DTen thousand66Wilson suggests that one way to keep biodiversity is to Alearn how to farm scientifically Bbuild homes for some dying speciesCmake it clear what to eat Duse more species for food67We can infer that the text is Aa description of natural resourcesBa research reportCa book reviewDan introduction to a scientistDAmazing Rafting AdventuresWhite water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several riversand rafting outfittersthat are perfectly suited to the entire family.Here are three of the best:New River Gorge, West Virginia Rafting in West Virginia is renowned for its established infrastructure, reliability, and easy access. These things make it an obvious choice for a family vacation. Famous areas, including the New River Gorge, offer everything from lazy floats to intense Class IV runs. READ MORE: Water Water Rafting: Top 5 U.S. Locations Jackson Hole, Wyoming Jackson Hole provides a full range of opportunities in the outdoorsand white water rafting is certainly one of them. Popular trips include the rough rapids of the Snake River and gentle floats in nearby Yellowstone National Park. READ MORE: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon, Arizona For really bold families, a multi-day trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is the penultimate adventure. Guided trips typically pack in boats-worth of supplies so the overnight adventures are far from “roughing it.” Instead, evenings are catered in a rugged luxury style, allowing everyone to rest up for the next days activities. Whether looking for a casual float or a challenging adventure, white water rafting is a great option for any active family vacation. 68What is the common feature of the 3 rafting adventures? AThe three rafting rivers are all suitable for the whole family. BAll three rafting rivers are weary to access and reliable. CAll three rafting rivers are suitable for active families. DAll three rafting rivers offer over night adventures. 69If one family want to enjoy a multi-day white water rafting, where should they go? ANew River Gorge, West Virginia BJackson Hole, Wyoming CGrand Canyon, Arizona DYellowstone National Park 70Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is not true? APeople can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river. BReally bold families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river. CEveryone can rest up for the next days activities. DA multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging. 71What is the authors attitude to white water rafting? ACurious BEncouraging CDiscouraging DnegativeEDo you want to visit Warwick Castle in Britain? Warwick is a friendly and a memorable experience with something for all ages. Easily accessible by car, bus, train, cycling or on foot, it is surrounded by historic buildings and numerous attractions.Ticket Prices & OffersLook at our online offers. Warwick-Castle.Com is the only place to purchase The Ultimate Castle and The Castle Dungeon Ticket at the best price.Online bookings must be made 24 hours before you visit. Please note that Admission to The Castle Dungeon is NOT included with Standard online or on-the-day tickets. There are limited Dungeons tickets available, and only from Warwick-C. 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