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1、兰州一中20182019学年度高三年级5月月考试题英 语本卷满分为120分，考试时间100分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADark Sky Parks around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australias only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has s
2、erved as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australias largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras，the Milky W
3、ay, and faint shooting stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on
4、 the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the w
5、orld. The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870, is one of the worlds highest museums at a
6、height of 2,877 meters above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonRamon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbidding
7、landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way.1. Which park serves as a herit
8、age site for astronomy?A. Sark. B. Pic du Midi de Bigorre.C. Warrumbungle National Park. D. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2. What do we know about Sark from the passage?A. Not a single car runs there. B. It was an island belonging to Normandy.C. The Milky Way can only be seen there. D. Visitors like t
9、o stay on the island in groups.3. What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?A. High altitude. B. The large area. C. Geographical conditions. D. Cultural features.BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash
10、. The Plano, Texas, detective, dressed in plain clothes but wearing his badge (徽章) and gun, caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief, and they got into a struggle.“The detective has a martial arts background, and he said he thought the suspec
11、t must have a martial arts background, too, because he was able to break away so easily,” a Plano police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre Harvey and Kirby Sample, two day laborers. Harvey did what has become common these dayshe took
12、 out his phone and hit record. “I hate to say it, but I thought that this policeman was doing something illegal,” Harvey said. “But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there wont be a shooting if I get over there in time.” Harvey jumped into actionwhile he was still recording the videoas did Sa
13、mple.“Harvey caught hold of the suspects arms, while Kirby seized his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on,” said the police spokesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charit
14、y jar he stole held less than $ 50. “Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life,” Harvey told WFAA. “It feels good to be on the right side and do something positive.”After the arrest, the three men got to know each other over steaks and ribs at a local steak houseHoffmans treat,
15、as a thank-you. But the rescuers say Hoffman deserves credit too. “It could have turned real ugly.” Sample told the media “He handled himself like a real professional.”4. What made Hoffman call for help when arresting the suspect?A. He was not on duty. B. He needed witnesses to support him. C. He wanted to push the thief into the car. D. He couldnt control the suspect.5. Why did Harvey and Kirby record the scene at the beginning?A. To follow the fashion. B. To keep track of the criminal. C. To record the detectives violence. D. To avoid being involved in the incid
