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1、甘肃省高台县2020届高三英语上学期第一次检测试题（无答案）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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并写在答题卡上。A Many people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown behind.Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.
2、One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted students cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor is locati
3、on. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake.Those who cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home m
4、ay also come into consideration.If family is a top priority（优先）, that person should stay close to home; on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriate.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your tea
5、chers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another factor to consider in the decisionmaking process if you want to get the most from your education. The wh
6、ole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an average student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an aboveaverage stu
7、dent would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard.Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is close.Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.1When it comes to go
8、ing to college the author thinks _.Astudents will become homesickBstudents are unwilling to leave their homeCfinancial situation is the first to considerDstudents are eager to attend their ideal university2What is the main idea of the third paragraph?AThe location of the college is a main factor.BA
9、long distance will make students upset.CStudents can be independent at college.DThe climate must be taken into consideration.3What does the underlined part “people person” in the passage mean?AA very sociable person. BA very particular person. CA person of great capacity. DA person of great importan
10、ce.4Which is the most important factor when choosing a college?AThe location of a college. BThe coming challenges.CSchool size. DThe examination result.BHave you ever noticed that the more you have, the more you want? Lets face it.Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come naturally to many people
11、.When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment.Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction.Here are a few ideas to help you be happier with what you have and who you are. Focus on what you are thankful for.Most peo
12、ple want things to be better than they are, or when things are going well, we forget to appreciate what we have.Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be.Focus on what you are thankful for.Write down 5 things you are grateful for right now.When we hold onto regrets from decis
13、ions we have made, it can really poison our wellbeing.Many people regret something they can no longer change, which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner.What happened in the past is done and gone, so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find
14、 more joy and fulfillment.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life we are likely to be less satisfied.Social comparisons can provide useful information when we try to learn from others, but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position.
15、Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you.Learn to slow down and absorb the wonder and beauty around you.Stay present and focus on the task youre undertaking at the
16、moment.Dont let the life pass you by because youre always on the goal and distracted by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.5How can we live with contentment（满足）?ATo change our lifestyle.BTo have a motivation in life.CTo give less attention to what we are grateful for.DTo realize the difference be
