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1、甘肃省天水市一中2020届高三英语上学期第三阶段考试试题（满分：120分 时间：100分钟）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。AListed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain Built in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of
2、the newest in the world. It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers desired destination. The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.The Louvre in Paris, France Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famou
3、s painting in the world, theMona Lisaby Leonardo da Vinci. Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small, but mysterious painting of the smiling woman. But, the Louvre is much more than a home to theMona Lisa. The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.The
4、Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, America Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012, the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one mans private collection. Dr. Albert C. Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected, among othe
5、rs, the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time. The building itself is a beautiful palace-like structure with frescoes(湿壁画)decorating the ceilings and walls. Viewers are bowled over
6、(印象深刻)by the works by Botticelli, such asThe Birth of Venus. Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.1.Which of the following is the most popular ? _ A. The Louvre.B. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.C. The Barnes Foundation.D. The Uffizi Gallery.2.What makes t
7、he Barnes Foundation particular ?_ A. Its structure. B. Its collection.C. Its location. D. Its history.3.What type of writing is this text ? _ A. An activity poster. B. An exhibition announcement.C. An art show review. D. A travel guide.BFood serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways
8、. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat and when and how we eat them are often unique to a particular culture o
9、r may even differ between rural and urban areas within one country. Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early form
10、s of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread. Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people
11、share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who receives it. Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name an
12、d welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes,bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity. Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an import
13、ant part of different cultures around the world.4.According to the passage, sharing bread_.A. indicates a lack of foodB. can help to develop unityC. is a custom unique to rural areasD. has its roots in birthday celebrations5.What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year ?
14、A. trust B. success C. health D. togetherness6.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by _.A. using examples B. making comparisonsC. analyzing causes D. describing processes7.What is the passage mainly about ?A. The custom of sharing food.B. The specific meaning of food.C. The role of
15、food in ceremonies.D. The importance of food in culture.CAttending college can be expensive, and applying to college can be costly as well. With todays college application fees averaging around $80, you can expect to spend hundreds of dollars on college before you are even accepted into a school.One of the easiest ways to save money on college application fees before you begin applying is to narrow down your list of schools. To save money, try to limit the schools to which you apply to about 2-3 reach schools and 2-3 safety schools.
