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1、英语试卷一一、阅读理解1.Four Places to Visit Before You DieSantorini, GreeceIt is actually an island of Cyclades. There are a lot of islands in this city and sunbathing around any of these would be an unforgettable experience. The most ideal period of the year to go to this miracle is from April to September.S
2、ydneyIt is the most populous city of New South Wales in Australia. Its Harbor Bridge is the most famous tourists place in the world. Every year, the celebrations of new year take place at this bridge where millions of people gather from the world to welcome the new year.RomeIt is also called the cen
3、ter of Western civilization. The Colosseum (罗马圆形大剧场)which is the worlds most iconic monument is also in Rome. There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument. Moreover, The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also worth visiting in Rome.Taj MahalTaj Mahal, located in the city
4、of Agra in India is also called the monument of love. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in love of his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1932. It is located at the South bank of Yamuna River. Its ivory white color attracts the tourists from a distance.1.Which of the following is a natural wonder?A.Santor
5、ini, Greece.B.Sydney.C.Rome.D.Taj Mahal.2.What can we learn from the passage?A.The best time to visit Santorini is spring.B.Sydney is the most populous city in Australia.C.The Colosseum is a must-see of visitors to Rome.D.All the four amazing places mentioned arc in Europe.3.Whats the main purpose o
6、f this passage?A.To persuade people to travel before dying.B.To introduce four amazing places worth a visit.C.To make some comparisons of four amazing places.D.To advertise four amazing places for a travel agency.2.People have always been defined by their generation. We had the baby boomers of the 1
7、960s, followed by Generation X and then Generation Y, often referred to as millennials, and the new kids on the block are Generation Z - aged between 16 and 22. Its easy to classify these young people as all being the same, sharing the same attitudes towards lifebut is that fair?People from Generati
8、on Z, informally called Z-ers, may be viewed by others as digital natives, incapable of real-world friendships. But they actually view themselves as hardworking, ambitious and about to change the world for the better. The previous generation, born between the mid-1980s and late 1990s - the millennia
9、ls were also thought to have these characteristics. But many people view this new generation as “mini-millennials because Z-ers are different and they have their own set of values and preferences which consumer brands need to cater for.Its true to say that technology is playing an important part in
10、the lives of Generation Z, particularly in the area of social media. In fact, they have not known life without it and using it to communicate, share ideas and campaign is second nature. It means they have more of a say on what we eat, drink and buy than any generation before them. These young people
11、 certainly need to be listened to by retailers (零售商) and businesses - they are the people with time on their hands and money.But being a Z-er comes with pressure. One young person says Many people in Generation Z have mental health issues because theyre unsure what the future will bring. The future
12、always brings uncertainties but maybe there is pressure for this generation to be the most successful ever.1.When was a Z-er likely to be born?A.In 1964.B.In 1975.C.In 1987.D.In 1999.2.What do Z-ers see themselves as?A.Diligent and ambitious.B.Hardworking and incapable.C.Promising and different.D.St
13、ressed and successful.3.Whatre Paragraphs 2&3 trying to argue?A.Z-ers have known life without social media.B.Z-ers pay too much attention to digital devices.C.Z-ers and the millennials have the same personality.D.Z-ers become a key driving force in the consumer market.4.What docs the author think is
14、 the real cause of the Z-ers pressure?A.Their ambition to be the best.B.Their uncertainty of the future.C.Their addiction to digital devices.D.Their lack of real-world friendship.3.Every driver is familiar with the horrible blind spot problem. However, it is more than just an annoyance. According to
15、 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 840,000 car accidents occur due to the blind spot. Those zones which cannot be directly observed by the driver often causes incidents that result in serious property damage and in some cases even death.While drivers can take precautions such
16、as adjusting the drivers seat and side mirrors properly, installing backup cameras and so on, they wont remove the invisible spots completely. Therefore, the driver will always have to carry the responsibility of being constantly aware of blind spots because failing to do that can lead to accidents.Luckily, now theres a solution to that and it comes from a 14-year-old girl, who doesn
