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1、民乐一中2020-2021学年高三年级5月第二次诊断考试英语试卷 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAlthough the first Fourth of July fireworks began more than 200 years ago in Philadelphia, the celebration never grows old. So whether youre starting your familys Fourth of July traditions o
2、r just looking for a new place to see great fireworks this Independence Day, check out our list of top places to catch magnificent fireworks displays.Bristol, Rhode IslandBristol is credited with having the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the country, with a 230-year history of patriotic festiv
3、ities. The towns first Independence Day celebration was held in the early 1800s, more than two centuries ago. The celebration features a concert series at Independence Park, a performance from the Drum Corps, a carnival and parade, and of course, a beautiful fireworks show over the Bristol Harbor.Ne
4、w York City, New YorkMacys annual show is the nations largest fireworks display with more than 40,000 fireworks and a 38-year record of extraordinary entertainment. You can view the fireworks from anywhere with open views of the sky above the East River. This fireworks show has become an American tr
5、adition, and even those who cant make the trip out to New York City can tune into NBC at 8 p.m., July 4.Gorham, New HampshireGorhams Fourth of July Spectacular is one of New Hampshires longest running Independence Day celebrations, with four days of exciting events. The fireworks show will begin aft
6、er dark on July 4 in the skies over the carnival. But thats not the end of the fun. Stick around for another day to see a classic car parade and get your fill of the carnival rides and even visit Concord enjoying the breathtaking scenery.1. Who will be interested in the Fourth of July activities?A.
7、Children who mean to relax themselves with friends.B. Volunteers who desire to do something to serve the people.C. Teachers who want students to acquire the history of fireworks.D. Parents who hope to develop the familys Independence Day traditions.2. Which place has the oldest celebration of the In
8、dependence Day?A. Concord. B. Bristol. C. Gorham. D. New York City.3. Which of the following can be seen on TV?A. Philadelphias fireworks display.B. Gorhams Fourth of July Spectacular.C. Macys annual show in New York.D. Bristols Independence Day celebration. BMy doctor took me for a walk around the
9、farm where she lives. I was physically and emotionally exhausted and discouraged by anxiety and depression.The place was full of life. There were insects, horses, rabbits and a cat. She told me to focus on my body in the environment.When I was ill, I tended to retreat into my mind and disconnect fro
10、m here and now. So, when I met a horse named Fira, I expected nothing.As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart. Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring of past hurts, fears and failings. I began to melt emotion
11、ally.I patted Firas nose and breathed in her smell. I found I didnt have to concentrate on feeling better; Fira helped me feel loved and safe.I worked with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her. Initially, I wasnt sure exactly what one would do with a
12、 horse except riding it. But I knew that Fira had touched me in an uncommon way and had made me feel better. She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it back to me in an open, affectionate way.In my meetings with Fira, I found that I lost my usual self-consciousness,
13、and I would focus entirely on communicating.I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, in this moment, in this place. I learned to forget the past, with all its hurts. I learned to forget the future, which hasnt happened yet. When you stand beside a horse, you exist c
14、ompletely in the moment.With Fira by my side, I saw into a life in which trust comes first, and compassion follows.I found a deep peace in leading her along a path, by using my own power of intention to indicate whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right. I felt an inner quiet and even joy. My
15、work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.4. What do we know about the author from the first three paragraphs?A. She loves animals very much.B. She suffered from mental illness.C. She went to a doctor with high hopes.D. She often lost consciousness.5. When she me
16、t Fira for the first time, the author _.A. felt deeply touchedB. had an emotional breakdownC. became grateful for her past painD. was curious about what would happen6. When the author and Fira worked together, _.A. the author had to try hard to feel betterB. Fira helped the author focus on her thoughtsC. the author recalled her past hurts, fears and failingsD. F
