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1、第 1 页 共 12 页 高考英语一诊试卷 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 A The 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 dra
2、w retirees 退休人员 to Costa Rica 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
3、 to make Malaysia home will 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 Becau
4、se it s close to the U S 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 Gen
5、tle ocean wind takes the 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 retiree
6、s with a special visa 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 3 1 What do Costa Rica
7、and Malaysia have in common A Convenient shopping B Relatively low living cost C Various cultural activities D Simple immigration procedures 2 Which country s location specially attracts retirees from the U S A Malaysia s B Ecuador s C Panama s D Mexico s 3 What is the main reason for retirees to ch
8、oose Panama A Beautiful beaches B A booming economy C A pleasant climate D Discounts for retirees B Back about 20 months ago I started college and just struggled with everything such as classes and friends I quickly became depressed and angry at myself for not being about to do better 第 2 页 共 12 页 i
9、n school in addition to lack of friends due to poor social and communication skills This went on for months until my 19th birthday My parents sent me a cake which was a great cake But I remember having this large cake and absolutely no one to share it with I ended throwing out the cake after having
10、one piece with about 90 of it leftover That night I was depressed that I decided to go outside to the freezing temperature of the winter and run I put my earphones in went outside and ran about 2 miles at 11 p m on my birthday When I got back inside I was content I was proud of what I was able to do
11、 The next night did the same I wasn t quick or fit but you know that I went outside and did something The 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 school A month went by and I started lifting weights and c
12、ontinually running Looking back I can see that exercise helped cure my depression but it didn t only do that At 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 now
13、 I exercise every day and look forward to that hour and a half I get daily to do what I love with people who love it as well I hope this helps someone who may be or have been in a similar situation 4 What made the author decide to run at night A His l9th birthday B His parents cake C His loneliness
14、D His friends 5 Which of the following best describes the author A Traditional B Determined C Humorous D Generous 6 What is the biggest benefit of the author s running A Regaining his confidence B Losing his weight C Playing with his brothers D Joining other activities 7 Why do you think the author
15、wrote this passage A To recall his life in college B To show his gratitude to his parents C To emphasize the importance of friendship D To share his experience of dealing with hardship C Imagine a cat that does not need someone to clean up after it keeps an older person company and helps them rememb
16、er 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 artificial intelligence or A I to Hasbro s Joy for All robotic The cat has already been for sale for two years Though priced over 1000 dollars it sold quite well It was meant to act as a companion for older people Now the pr
