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1、.深圳市高三年级第二次调研考试第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分 满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并 在答題卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, more commonly known as the Met”, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States. Its impressive permanent collection is home to over two
2、 million works, divided among seventeen specialized departments. It is among the most visited art museums in the world. The main building is one of the worlds largest art galleries. On March 18, 2016, the museum opened the Met Breuer Museum, greatly enriching the museums modern and up-to-date art pr
3、ogram.The Mots permanent collection consists of works of art from classical antiques to ancient Egyptian artifacts ( 史前古器物）, paintings and sculptures from all but a few of the European masters. It also has an outstanding collection of American and modern art and proudly houses extensive holdings of
4、African, Asian, Oceanic, Indian and Islamic art. Visitors can also find large collections of musical instruments and costumes, as well as antique weapons from around the globe.The Metropolitan Museum of Art was found in 1870. It is the result of a project between businessmen, financier and influenti
5、al thinkers of the day. They all shared the same passion of bringing art and art education to the American people. That dream became a reality when the museum opened its doors on February 20. 1872.21.what is special about the Met?A. Its name.B. Its collection.C. Its building.D. Its location.22.What
6、do we know about the Mets collections?A. They are from European masters.B. They mainly come from Europe.C. They are about antique weapons.D. They cover arts of different times.23.Why was the Metropolitan Museum of Art built?A. To show the owners pride in its large size.B. To invest and make more mon
7、ey in the future.C. To offer art education to the American people.D. To bring the worldwide artists dream into reality.BDespite the fact that the Queen is currently alive and well, a secret plan has already been laid out for her death.A code word has already been decided upon to deliver the news of
8、her passing to the highest tiers of the government.While the death of George VI was signalled by the words “Hyde Park Corner to stop operators at Buckingham Palace learning the news the equivalent (相等的）word for Queen Elizabeth II is “London Bridge is down.The Prime Minister at the time will be woken
9、, if not already awake, and informed by civil servants that London Bridge is down.These words will signify the Queen has passed away, and Operation London Bridge a highly-organised set of arrangements is to start.The Foreign Offices Global Response Centre, located at an undisclosed location in Londo
10、n, will then immediately inform 15 governments outside the UK where the Queen is also the head of state. After this, the centre will pass on the news to the 36 other nations of the Commonwealth (英联邦）for whom the Queen has served as a symbolic figurehead for many decades.It will not be long before th
11、e news spreads from world leaders to the general public, with the news of her passing to the Press Association and thus the global media as well.This marks a break from the long-held tradition of the BBC being the first news outlet to learn of royal deaths. Whats more, while George VIs death was not
12、 announced until four hours after he died, news of the Queens death will be far more instant.A footman in mourning clothes will be sent out of the door at Buckingham Palace at the same time to pin a notice of the news to the gates, while the official palace website will feature- just one page, letti
13、ng out the news on a dark background.24.What are the code words for the Queens death?A. Hyde Park Comer.B. Buckingham Palace.C. London Bridge is down.D. Operation London Bridge.25.Why will 15 governments outside the UK be informed of the news immediately?A. The Queen once served there.B. The Queen a
14、lso governs them.C. The Queen is the former head.D. The Queen is the symbolic head.26.Who used to let out the news of royal deaths?A. The BBC. B. A footman.C. Civil servants.D. World leaders.27.What will people know from the footmans notice?A. A secret plan has a code.B. George VI is alive again.C.
15、The Prime Minister is woken.D. The Queen has passed away.C I was five years old when my little brother, Murk, was born. Looking back at photos, I appeared so thrilled that he had finally arrived. I held and bathed him, smiling from cheek to check. I do not remember that feeling now.Being the first c
16、hild in the family, I was the one my parents tested their new parenting techniques on. I was their guinea pig. Mark was always the happy one, the joker, the one who won because of my battles with my parents. After too many fights, I declared war on Mark. We were now enemies. All l remember is being jealous of (妒忌) and angry with my innocent little brothe
