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1、 高考英语一诊试卷 题号IIIIIIIVV总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共30.0分）AThe Five Best Countries TO Move To For Retirement Retiring in a different country is gaming popularity Below are five of the best countries to seek retirement Costa Rica Mild climate， breathtaking landscapes and beaches draw retirees（退休人员）to Costa Ric
2、a The country readily welcomes immigrants and offers a simple residency process With a monthly income of at least 1，000 per month from Social Security or a similar source， people enjoy a high standard of living at a much lower cost than the U S Malaysia Retirees who choose to make Malaysia home will
3、 appreciate its rich culture and attractive scenery Moreover， the country offers modern facilities at modest prices Immigrants enjoy convenience and comfort in their daily life You will find low-cost rental units， delicious street food， and various shopping malls Mexico Because its close to the US，
4、Mexico draws more than a million American retirees to its borders Increasing immigrant communities enjoy seaside living and conversations with friendly English speaking locals Plus， legal residents over the age of 60 receive airline， grocery， and restaurant discounts Panama Gentle ocean wind takes t
5、he heat out of hot year-round temperatures， which has been the chief attraction to foreign retirees Beautiful beaches and a booming economy also attract retirees to Panama An income of 2，000 per month covers modest living costs Furthermore， the country offers discounts to retirees with a special vis
6、a Ecuador Lazy coastal towns， sun-shining hot spots， and nature-filled views wait for immigrants seeking a carefree lifestyle Public transportation costs in Ecuador make owning a vehicle unnecessary A bus ride only costs 25cents and taxi rides will run about 31. What do Costa Rica and Malaysia have
7、in common？ _ A. Convenient shoppingB. Relatively low living costC. Various cultural activitiesD. Simple immigration procedures2. Which countrys location specially attracts retirees from the US？ _ A. MalaysiasB. EcuadorsC. PanamasD. Mexicos3. What is the main reason for retirees to choose Panama？ _ A
8、. Beautiful beachesB. A booming economyC. A pleasant climateD. Discounts for retireesBBack about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything，such as classes and friendsI quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better in school，in addition to lack
9、 of friends due to poor social and communication skills This went on for months until my 19th birthdayMy parents sent me a cake，which was a great cakeBut I remember having this large cake and absolutely no one to share it withI ended throwing out the cake after having one piece，with about 90% of it
10、leftoverThat night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and runI put my earphones in，went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 pmon my birthday When I got back inside I was contentI was proud of what I was able to doThe next night did the sameI wasnt
11、quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did somethingThe continued for about 2 months until I finally worked up the courage to go to the gym，where I started swimming again as I used to in high schoolA month went by and I started lifting weights and continually running Looking back I can se
12、e that exercise helped cure my depression but it didnt only do thatAt the gym I met new friends and back at my dorm I grew confidence to go to the end of the hall seeing people playing Super Smash Brothers and ask if I could join So go forward to present nowI exercise every day and look forward to t
13、hat hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as wellI hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation4. What made the author decide to run at night？ _ A. His l9th birthdayB. His parents cakeC. His lonelinessD. His friends5. Which of the following b
14、est describes the author？ _ A. TraditionalB. DeterminedC. HumorousD. Generous6. What is the biggest benefit of the authors running？ _ A. Regaining his confidenceB. Losing his weightC. Playing with his brothersD. Joining other activities7. Why do you think the author wrote this passage？ _ A. To recal
15、l his life in collegeB. To show his gratitude to his parentsC. To emphasize the importance of friendshipD. To share his experience of dealing with hardshipCImagine a cat that does not need someone to clean up after it keeps an older person company and helps them remember to take their medicine That is the shared dream of the toy maker Hasbro and scientists at Brown University in Providence， Rhode Island The researchers received a 3-million-dollar award from the National Science Foundation for a special project They want to find ways to add
