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1、山东省泰安市2020届高三英语第四轮模拟复习质量检测试题第 一 部 分 阅 读 (共 两 节 ，满 分 50 分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅 读 下 列 短 文 ，从 每 题所 给 的 A、B、C、D 四个 选 项 中 选 出 最 佳 选 项 。AWhile gardens can be a great place for pets to explore and play, some seemingly harmless plants and gardening products can be poisonous for animals or pets. Here
2、are the garden products to avoid:Cocoa mulchSome gardeners like to use cocoa shell mulch in their gardens but, just like chocolate, cocoa shell mulch contains theobromine （可可碱）, which is poisonous to dogs. This means thatcocoa shell mulch can be potentially deadly if consumed in large quantities. If
3、 you own a dogId strongly advise that you avoid using cocoa mulch in your garden.CompostDespite being an eco-friendly garden feature, compost can be highly dangerous for animals. As organic matter decomposes, it releases mycotoxins （霉 菌 素 ）, which are poisonous to wildlife.Consumption of mycotoxins
4、can cause panting, vomiting （呕吐）, seizures and even death in dogs.If you do use compost in your garden, make sure it is securely fenced off so that your pet cannot access it.Weed killerThe chemicals contained in weed killers can be irritants to animals and, in some cases, even poisonous. Some weed k
5、illers contain harmful substances, such as borax and arsenic, which can potentially be fatal to pets. If you are unsure whether a weed killer is safe to usein a garden that your pet uses, you should always seek the manufacturers advice first, or aska vet （兽 医 ）.FertiliserDifferent fertilisers can co
6、ntain a wide range of ingredients, including insecticides, fungicides and bacterial. The caustic nature of some fertilisers also means that, if consumed, they can cause stomach upsets for pets. Some fertilisers can also cause more serious symptoms, such as vomiting, muscle tremors or even death, so
7、keeping your garden fertiliser free is the simplest way to ensure that it is pet friendly.If you think your pet has eaten something they shouldnt, or if you have any other concernsabout your pets health, you can call the video vet service FirstVet at any time of day and speak with a qualified UK vet
8、.1. Which of the following gardening products could cause your pets vomit?A. Fertiliser and compost. B. Cocoa mulch and compost.C. Weed killer and fertilizer.D. Cocoa mulch and weed killer.2. What do we know from the text?A. Compost can be used freely in a garden. B. All weed killers can kill your p
9、ets.C. Too much Cocoa mulch can kill your pets.D. Fertilisers containing different ingredients are pet friendly.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce some tips to treat your pets. B. To inform you of how to protect your pets. C. To warn you of what can harm your pets.D. To tell you how
10、to make your garden pet friendly.BIt was a Saturday evening in March, just before sundown, when we heard the screaming. I was out walking with my wife, Melissa, and our golden retriever （猎 犬 ）, Kira, beside a lake when the peace was broken by a womans voice, calling out two names over and over.We sp
11、otted her almost immediately, three or four hundred feet away across the lake. Spring had come but there was still snow on the ground, the water covered by a layer of ice that had just started to t h a w. Two big dogs were walking across it. They appeared to be quite old and were moving slowly. As w
12、e watched, the ice gave way beneath one dog and then the other, plunging them into the water.We arrived at the scene a few minutes later, but the dogs already seemed to be showing the effects of the cold as they struggled weakly to escape. We realized that calling 911 wouldbe useless the dog farther
13、 out was in water about 20 feet deep and I feared neither ofthem would stay afloat long enough for the emergency services to arrive. Besides, I was probably qualified to carry out the rescue myself. I was practicing the kind of deep breathingmy grandfather had taught me as I walked in. I wasnt alone
14、 Kira swam alongside me.Having Kira there was a huge support. We were able to go back to shore quickly.The second dog was further out and I had to pause before I went back in. Thats when another technique Id learned from my grandfather came into play. Hed taught me about a pressure point on the wris
15、t that when pressed in the right way sends out an electrical signal,like a jolt of energy. That kept me warm as I set out again with Kira. I maintained eye contact with the dog as we approached. With Kiras encouragement, it followed us back. The owner was emotional “Im the luckiest woman alive! ” she said.4. What does the underlined word “thaw” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Melt.B. Shake. C. Flow.D. Appear.5. Why didnt the writer call 911?A. The writers dog has been trained to save lives.B. The dogs could save themselves fro
