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1、中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试2020年9月测试英语试卷本试卷共150分，考试时间100分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共 15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AKeeping everyone happy is one of the greatest challenges for any globe-travelling family. Yet with its contrasting blend of gorgeous public green spaces and child
2、ren-friendly cultural experiences, Abu Dhabi is a win-win for parents and kids alike.Qasr Al Hosn and Cultural FoundationYoung minds find plenty to be inspired at Qasr Al Hosn and the Cultural Foundation: neighboring landmarks that preserve the rich cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi. Since the 1790s, Q
3、asr Al Hosn has served as palace and seat of power. Today, surrounded by modern towers, it is a reminder of the citys incredible growth. The Cultural Foundation was known as a place to foster cultural exchange, a mission that continues today with an inspiring program of exhibitions and performances.
4、Umm Al Emarat ParkTheres no shortage of green spaces in downtown Abu Dhabi, but few are as beautiful as Umm Al Emarat: a vast extent of lawns, date palms, and winding walkways. Since 2015, the park features an indoor Botanic Garden and dedicated Childrens Garden, as well as a nearly 100-foot high Sh
5、ade House with two viewing platforms overlooking the greenery. On Saturdays, the park is home to The Ripe Market filled with fresh organic and local produce. Events such as outdoor cinema and concerts keep families entertained all year round.Reem Central ParkArt and architecture exist side by side i
6、n Reem Central Park, a huge public space in the heart of the city where families and friends come to relax. Contemporary art installations（装置）and dancing fountains are dotted around the park. Its a multicultural scene, where locals and visitors from all over the world relax on neat lawns and playgro
7、unds, catch air at the skate park, and gather at restaurants and food trucks serving delicious snacks.1Which place has the political function?AQasr Al Hosn. BReem Central Park.CCultural Foundation. DUmm Al Emarat Park.2What is the special part of Umm Al Emarat Park?AIt has dancing fountains.BIt serv
8、es delicious snacks.CIt has an indoor Botanic Garden.DIt is a reminder of the citys incredible growth.3What do these places have in common?AThey have a long history. BThey are modern architectures.CThey are the center of shopping. DThey can bring cultural experiences.BThe late, great Kobe Bryant may
9、 have been most famous for his basketball skills, but people in any field can draw inspiration from his constant commitment to self-improvement.As the world reacts to Kobe Bryants tragic passing on January 26, 2020, his massive influence extends far beyond the sports world. He wasnt just a record-se
10、tting basketball player, devoted father, and Oscar- winning producer. His work spirit, unwavering motivation, and constant commitment to self-improvement made him stand out among his contemporaries.Case in point: his art of calling successful businesspeople often ones hed never even met before and p
11、icking their brains about how they became successful. He was willing to put the legwork into growing his success, even if it meant admitting that he always had lots more to learn.In a 2014 interview with Bloomberg, Bryant described his process and name-dropped some of the people to whom hed reached
12、out. “I want to know more about how they build their businesses and how they run their companies and how they see the world,” he said. At the time, he was building his company, Kobe Inc.“Some of the questions that Ill ask will seem really, really simple and stupid, quite honestly, for them,” he admi
13、tted. “But if I dont know, I dont know. You have to ask.” Humbling, maybe, but necessary.Who were some of these successful people that the already-very-successful Kobe Bryant so looked up to? To name a few: Oprah Winfrey, Mark Parker and president and CEO of Nike. Three years ago, Lowercase Capital
14、founder Chris Sacca described his own interactions with Bryant. Sacca said he told Bryant to “do his homework” on investing and, sure enough, Bryant went above and beyond. “For the next few months my phone never stops buzzing in the middle of the night,” Sacca said on The Bill Simmons Podcast. “Its
15、Kobe, reading this article, checking out this tweet, following this guy, diving into this TED Talk.” Clearly, this was someone unafraid to give his all.Though it might make his passing even more heartbreaking, Bryants constant desire to do more and be better is inspiring for sure. While the rest of
16、us may not be able to just dial up Oprah or high-profile CEOs,we can certainly follow his example in other ways. We can surround ourselves with other motivated people that we can learn from, and not be afraid to ask potentially embarrassing questions if we know theyll help us.4What made Kobe Bryant superior to other people of similar age?AHis skills in playing basketball.
