浙江省天台县平桥第二中学2020届高三英语 上学期读写备考训练15

浙江省天台县平桥第二中学2020届高三英语 上学期读写备考训练15 Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husbands income. So this year she did something more than a hobby (业余爱好): She planted vegetables in her yard. For her first garden, Ms Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of variety of vegetables. The familys old farm house has become a chicken house, its residents arriving next month. Last year, Ms Rita Gartin kept a small garden. This year she has made it much larger because, she said, “The cost of everything is going up and I was looking to lose a few pounds, too; so its a win-win situation all around.”They are among the growing number of Americans who, driven by higher living costs and a falling economy (经济), have taken up vegetable gardening for the first time. Others have increased the size of their existing gardens. Seed companies and garden shops say that not since the 1970s has there been such an increase in interest in growing food at home .Now many gardens across the country have been sold out for several months . In Austin. Tex, some of the gardens have a three-year waiting list. George Ball Jr., owner of a company, said sales of vegetable seeds and plants are up by 40% over last year, double the average growth of the last five years . Mr. Ball argues that some of the reasons have been building for the last few years. The big one is the striking rise in the cost of food like bread and milk, together with the increases in the price of fruits and vegetables. Food prices have increased because of higher oil prices. People are glow driving less, taking fewer vacations, so there is more time to garden.1. What does the word “residents in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. chicken B. tomatoes C. gardens D. people2. By saying “a winwin situation all around”, Ms. Gartin means that_.A. she is happier and her garden biggerB. she may spend less and lose weightC. she is selling more and buying lessD. she has grown more varieties of vegetables3. Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular?A. More Americans are doing it for fun.B. The price of oil is lower than before.C. Theres a growing need for fruits.D. The cost of living is on the rise.4. Which of the following might be the best title for the text ?A. Family Food Planning B. Banking on GardeningC. A Belt-tightening Move D. Gardening as a HobbyB(11QG1)Wanted , Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FMYoull work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modem dance musicPlease apply (申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies , Kiss 100Father ChristmasWere looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suitWorking days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December l 5 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10：30-16：00Excellent payPlease contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre，Station Parade, Eastbourne.Software TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programmewriting. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as presentthem. Pay upwards of 15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) toMrs R.Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.5. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A. Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B. Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C. The Enterprise Shopping Centre.D. Wealden District Council.6. We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who _ .A. is aged between 24 and 40B. may do some training workC. should deal with general dutiesD. can work for about a month7. Which position is open to recent school graduates?A. Producer, London Kiss. B. Father Christmas.C. Accountants Assistant. D. Software Trainer.8. What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?A. One with GCSE grade C level.B. One with some office experience.C. One having good computer knowledge.D. One trained in producing music programs.C(11QG2)Since 1984,Philadelphiahas been cleaning up its act. One by one, graffiti-covered walls are being changed into outdoor art. So far, more than 1,800 murals（壁画）have been painted.Philadelphia now has more murals than any other American city.The walls that were once ugly with graffiti（涂鸦）are now covered with beautiful pictures of historical heroes and modern art, thanks to the Mural Arts Program (MAP). Its work makes schools and public places attractive, and its citizens very proud. The program began as part ofPhiladelphias Anti-Graffiti Network. Jane Golden is the MAPs artistic director. When people ask me what our program is about, she says, I answer them with one word: hope. Each year, the MAP offers youth art programs and workshops. Some one-time graffiti writers even help paint MAP murals.The MAPs work, says Golden, is all about developing a sense of community（社区）. When a neighborhood requests a mural, the MAP works with the people there to develop a message. Some messages have been Safe Streets, Love and Care, and Peace Walk. The MAP receives up to 50 requests for murals each week. Last year, the workers painted 140 murals.The making of a mural enters peoples collective memory as an extraordinary, pleasant moment in neighborhood history says Golden, who began as a muralist in Los Angeles.9. What can be the best title for the text?A. Love, from Graffiti Writers to MuralistsB. MAP, a New Company inPhiladelphiaC. Jane, an Excellent Mural ArtistD. Hope, One Wall at a Time10. What is the Mural Arts Program in Philadelphia aimed at?A. Helping the young find jobs. B. Protecting the neighborhood.C. Fighting against graffiti. D. Attracting more visitors.11. How does the MAP decide on the message for a mural?A. By having discussions with people in the community.B. By seeking advice from the city government.C. By learning from the young graffiti writers.D. By studying the history of the city.12. Which of the following words best describes the work of the MAP?A. Difficult.B. Dangerous.C. Experimental.D. Successful.二、书面表达:2020年重庆高考-书面表达练习（十五）某国际网站提供个人闲置物品交换服务。现在，你打