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1、高三英语 4 月教学质量检测二模试卷 一、阅读选择 1.阅读理解 Dear Mr. Whitacre, I fell in love with a flying Dutchmanliterally. In the summer of 2021, I moved to the Netherlands not knowing anyone except my husband, not knowing how to speak the language, and leaving behind my friends, family, and everything I knew that represe
2、nted me. But as they say, Love is blind. In the beginning, I spent many months alone in my head. My mother-in-law didnt speak English (or Italian). This, however, didnt stop her from trying to communicate with me. At first, sounds of vague meanings coupled with hand gestures was our way of having a
3、conversation. It wasnt until I discovered she was a choral (合唱的) director for a womens group in the community that we then began communicating on a whole different level. From my early days in school, I was always part of a school choir for over a decade. We shared a love of music! Dien (my mother-i
4、n-laws name) taught me many beautiful Dutch songs. I sang in her choir throughout the years that followed. And then by chance, I came across a TED-Talk featuring you, Mr. Whitacre discussing your music and the virtual (虚拟合唱团) choir. Within minutes, I researched when the next project would start and
5、to my surprise, it was Virtual Choir4 Fly To Paradise. I couldnt wait to tell my mother-in-law! The next 2 weeks we spent practicing our parts and perfecting our video submissions. It was pure joy for us. Something we shared a love for, encouraging each other, spending hours together, and making a p
6、ermanent bond as a mother and daughter-in-law. Music has always been a part of my life. Its significance is greater than anything most people are aware of. Our participation in your virtual choir is one I will never forget. And it goes without saying, I am grateful for you, your music, and its abili
7、ty to connect us all. 1Which of the following best describes the authors mother-in-law? A.Talkative and humorous. B.Active and caring.,C.Strict and determined. D.Quiet and considerate.,2What can we learn about the author from the text? A.She felt regretful about her marriage at the beginning.,B.She
8、tried to avoid speaking to Dien due to language barrier.,C.She decided to join the virtual choir with Diens suggestions.,D.She developed a closer family bond by joining the virtual choir.,3What is the authors purpose in writing the text? A.To give encouragement. B.To offer help.,C.To express thanks.
9、 D.To introduce a choir.,2.阅读理解 Tunnels are passageways that are built under the ground. They can also be made under a sea or a river. Some tunnels are dug through high mountains. For hundreds of years, tunnels have been built all over the world. People use these tunnels to travel from one place to
10、another. Some tunnels are used as waterlanes. Coal and gemstones are also brought from under the ground through long tunnels. In the past, people dug tunnels using picks and shovels. Rocks and soil were loaded into one-wheel barrows and then onto horses and carts. This work was very tiring.,Today, e
11、ngineers do a lot of planning before they start to build a tunnel. They use computers to check the level of the water and the types of rock under the ground. When they are sure the area is safe, huge machines are used to dig out the soil. These machines have an enormous cutting wheel at the front. T
12、he wheel slowly grinds (磨碎) through the rock and soil to make the tunnel. Soil that is not needed is carried away in large trucks. As the tunnel becomes longer, it is lined with huge pipes so the walls and roof do not callapse. Long tunnels have powerful lights to help drivers see the road ahead. Wa
13、ter sprinklers (洒水装置) are fitted to help keep people safe if a fire breaks out in the tunnel. In large cities, tunnels are built under very busy roads. , People can drive through these tunnels. This makes it quicker to travel to different parts of the city. Some trains have to wind slowly and carefu
14、lly over steep mountain slopes. But, in places where there are tunnels, trains can travel quickly through the mountain to reach the other side. 1Why do people build the tunnels in big cities? A.To explore the underground world.,B.To exhibit engineering skills.,C.To draw water from the underground.,D
15、.To improve the means of transportation.,2How are the ways to build tunnels today different from the ancient ones? A.People dig tunnels with heavy machinery instead of simple tools.,B.People dont need to deal with the soil from digging now.,C.To keep safe, computers will do everything for people.,D.
16、People use huge pipes for all tunnels for safety reasons.,3What do the last two paragraphs serve as? A.An introduction. B.Supporting details. C.A comparison. D.A conclusion.,3.阅读理解 The COVID -19 pandemic has changed life as we knew it just a few weeks ago. Millions of people worldwide are now under required or voluntary lockdowns. All public attractions, including museums and aquariums, are closed, and the usually crowded streets of popular tourist destinations are empty. An unexpected silver li
