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1、高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷41、 Though many artists specialize in cityscapes(城市风光) , very few create masterpieces as detailed as those sketched(画素描) by Stephen Wiltshire. Even more impressive is that each landscape, which takes the British artist just a fewdays to complete, is drawn from memory, a talent that has ea
2、rned him the name The Human Camera. Though Stephen is now considered an artistic talent, his start in life was rocky. Suffering from autism(自闭症) at the age of three, he was unable to relate to people and refused to say a single word. His talent came to light when his kindergarten teachers noticed ho
3、w much the young boy enjoyed drawing. To encourage him to speak, they began providing him with art supplies only if he orally requested them. It was not surprising what was Stephen first word, spoken at age five. As a child, Stephen was good at sketching wildlife along with drawings of his teachers
4、and classmates. However, as he grew older, it became apparent that his real talent and passion lay in drawing city skylines. His unbelievable work did not go unnoticed. Stephen sold his first painting for $ 1 ,620 ( 1,150) at age seven, and was invited by the British Prime Minister to create a drawi
5、ng of the Salisbury Cathedral at age eight. Five years later, his first book of art came out in London! In 2006, to honor his significant contribution to the art world, Stephen was presented with an Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles. Stephens famous artwork includes s
6、kylines of Rome, Hong Kong, Dubai, and London. A career highlight remains his first visit to New York when he was 13, a city he loves and often visits. It was there where he met the late author Oliver Sacks. The two became lifelong friends. Sacks once wrote, His limitations can serve as strengths, t
7、oo. His vision is valuable, because it conveys a wonderfully direct, unconventional view of the world.1.Why is Stephen called The Human Camera?A.He is able lo copy cityscapes exactly.B.He can draw cities entirely from memory.C.He is able to sketch cityscapes quickly.D.He has drawn many cities in a f
8、ew days.2.What was probably Stephens first word since birth?A.Mom.B.Art.C.Teacher.D.Paper.3.What happened to Stephen when he was 13?A.He sold his first painting.B.He met the government head.C.He published a book.D.He received an MBE4.How did Sacks regard Stephens disease?A.It makes for Stephens tale
9、nt.B.It has no limitations to Stephen.C.It gives Stephen great inner strength.D.It conveys a different view of the world.2、Get involved!Make a donation!So what is rewilding?Imagine our natural habitats growing instead of shrinking.Imagine species thriving,instead of declining.Thats rewilding.Rewildi
10、ng is ecological restoration and a little bit more.Rewilding offers hope for wildlife,humans and the planet.Why is rewilding essential for Britain?Our ecosystems are broken.The places where you would expect wildlife to thrive have been reduced to wet deserts.The seabed has been damaged and stripped
11、of its living creatures.Our wildlife is disappearing.Many wonderful British species have declined catastrophically over the past century.Weve lost more of our large mammals than any European country except Ireland.We need keystone species.These vital species,including top predator（食肉动物）,drive ecolog
12、ical processes. Their loss in Britain and around the world has worsened our living systems.Nature looks after us.Good ecosystems can provide us with clean air and water,prevent flooding,store carbon, and attract visitors.Rewilding can leave the world in a better state than it is today.What are chall
13、enges?Our rewilding britain is a long-term project.Of course it has its challenges.Many of us feel indifferent,because we have got used to the lack of native forests.Many farmers oppose the idea.They thought it a crazy idea to bring back predators to the country because they would start killing farm
14、 animals.It takes time to educate them.Above all, we need money!So we need your help!Make a donationHelp us bring back Jiving systems and restore wild nature in Britain!With your help we can.Open up new opportunities for rewilding and push for change.Develop tools to educate,influence and spread the
15、 word.Thanks for your support.1. What can we know from the result of rewilding?A. A lot of species decline.B. Species become various.C. Ecosystems are greatly destroyed.D. The seabed has been damaged.2. Whats the greatest challenge at present?A. Peoples indifferenceB. Farmers oppositionC. Shortage o
16、f timeD. A lack of fund3. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To persuade people to change their mind.B. To call on people to make a donation.C. To convince people to care for predators.D. To warn people of the bad ecosystem.3、That the success of humans as a species depends to a large extent on our ability to cooperate in groups is widely be
