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1、1高三英语试题一 2016.9.2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。ACanada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and has a lot to offer to visitors. Here is a list of top tourist attractions in Canada. Niagara FallsNiagara Falls is one of the be
2、st places to visit in Canada, even the best in the world!It is truly Gods biggest creation still alive on the earths surface. Niagara Falls actually is on the border of Canada and America, with one side in Ontario and the other side in New York. So there are two sets of falls and the larger one in C
3、anada is known as the Horseshoe Falls. MontrealMontreal, a romantic place in Canada, is a city that wont let you leave. It is the second largest city in Canada and has the most people speaking French as their first language. It is one of the top ten places to visit in Canada, where drama has a long
4、history and is also wellknown for all forms of acting. People, who are fond of art, history and culture, will have the best time in Montreal. VancouverVancouver is situated between the Pacific Coastal Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most beautiful cities to visit in Canada in winte
5、r. It has park lands, mountains and some of the best beaches. With all the natural beauty, Vancouver ranks the third largest city in Canada. OttawaThe capital of Canada is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and has a lot of 2English buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parlia
6、ment(国会)buildings on the banks and Englishinfluenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart of Canada. So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in
7、 Canada. 21. How many Canadian attractions are introduced in this passage? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six. 22. If you are an art lover and interested in English culture, the most suitable Canadian city you can visit is. A. Ontario B. MontrealC. Vancouver D. Ottawa23. Whats the authors purpose by
8、 writing this passage? A. To show he is familiar with the attractions in Canada. B. To prove Canada is the most beautiful country in the world. C. To introduce the beautiful Canadian attractions to attract the visitors. D. To tell which Canadian city is the best attraction to visit. BYesterday, as I
9、 approached the front door of our public library, a whitehaired gentleman stepped back to hold the door for me. You see, I have to go everywhere these days with a walker, and folks are constantly holding or opening doors for me, so this was not unusual. However, I told the gentleman that the door ha
10、d an automatic opener, and he did not need to stay to hold it open. He said, “Here I thought I would have an opportunity to be helpful. ”At that, I backed up, let the door close, and allowed him to reopen the door, not using the automatic control this time. His comment then was “Well, now I feel lik
11、e that I have 3accomplished something helpful and worthwhile today. ”We never know how someone else is feeling. We seniors seem to feel we can take care of ourselves at all times. That random act of kindness brightened not only my day, but to my joy and delight, also the day of that white-haired sen
12、ior citizen. I felt a glow for the rest of the day, and, hopefully, so did he!So, gentle readers, never hesitate to offer kindness. You may find to your amazement that there is more kindness in your community than you ever believe possible. 24. What does the underlined word “this” in the first parag
13、raph refer to? A. Going everywhere these days. B. Going to the public library. C. A white-haired gentlemans opening doors for me. D. A walkers holding the door for me. 25. Why did the author allow the gentleman to reopen the door? A. Because the door was closed after he entered it. B. Because the do
14、or was broken by the white-haired gentleman. C. Because he wanted to control the automatic door. D. Because he wanted to give the gentleman an opportunity to be helpful. 26. According to the passage, the author is. A. a senior citizen B. a young manC. a gentle white-haired man D. a walker27. What di
15、d the author want to tell us by writing the story? A. Offering kindness can bring happiness. B. Senior citizens need our care. C. Opening doors for others is helpful. D. The white-haired gentleman was kind. 4COur character, basically, is made up of our habits. “Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an
16、action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny, ”as the saying goes. Habits are powerful factors in our lives. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns; they constantly, daily express our character and produce effectiveness or ineffectiveness. As Horace Mann, a great educator, once said, “A habit is like a cable. We weave a strand(线)of it every day and soon it cannot be broken
