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1、兰州一中20182019学年度高三年级5月月考试题英语试题本卷满分为120分，考试时间100分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分20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。ADark Sky Parks around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australias only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has
2、served as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australias largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras(极光)，the Mi
3、lky Way, and faint shooting stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighti
4、ng on the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in
5、the world. The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870, is one of the worlds highest museums
6、at a height of 2,877 meters above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonRamon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbid
7、ding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way.1. Which park serves as a
8、heritage site for astronomy?A. Sark.B. Pic du Midi de Bigorre.C. Warrumbungle National Park.D. Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2. What do we know about Sark from the passage?A. Not a single car runs there.B. It was an island belonging to Normandy.C. The Milky Way can only be seen there.D. Visitors like
9、to stay on the island in groups.3. What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?A. High altitude.B. The large area.C. Geographical conditions.D. Cultural features.【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C【解析】本文为应用文。主要介绍了世界各地的夜空公园。【1题详解】细节理解题。根据Warrumbungle National Park中的“Its crystal-clear night skies and hi
10、gh altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth.” 可知Warrumbungle National Park晴朗的夜空和高海拔使它成为地球南部自然的、有教育意义的天文遗产公园。分析选项可知C项符合题意。【2题详解】细节理解题。根据Sark部分中的“With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is an exceptional view of t
11、he dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.” 可知，Sark岛上没有机动车辆。分析选项可知A正确。【3题详解】推理判断题。根据Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon部分中的“Its location, rough climate, and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attem
12、pts for human settlement”可知“它的地理位置、恶劣的气候和令人生畏的景观在很大程度上击败了人类定居的企图，使它成为观看夜空的绝佳场所。”句中的“ 位置、恶劣的气候和令人敬畏的景观”都是地理条件，故选C。BJon Hoffman was sitting at a red light when he saw a man run out of a store carrying a plastic donation jar full of cash. The Plano, Texas, detective, dressed in plain clothes but wearin
13、g his badge (徽章) and gun, caught the man and pinned him to the hood of his car. But Hoffman had trouble containing the thief, and they got into a struggle.“The detective has a martial arts background, and he said he thought the suspect must have a martial arts background, too, because he was able to
14、 break away so easily,” a Plano police spokesperson said.The detective called out for help as a crowd gathered. Among those watching: Andre Harvey and Kirby Sample, two day laborers. Harvey did what has become common these dayshe took out his phone and hit record. “I hate to say it, but I thought th
15、at this policeman was doing something illegal,” Harvey said. “But when he asked for help, I thought, well, there wont be a shooting if I get over there in time.” Harvey jumped into actionwhile he was still recording the videoas did Sample.“Harvey caught hold of the suspects arms, while Kirby seized
16、his legs, and they were able to get the suspect to the ground to help Detective Hoffman put the handcuffs (手铐) on,” said the police spokesperson. The 27-year-old suspect was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses. The charity jar he stole held less than $ 50.“Ive been on the wrong side of the law several times in my life,” Harvey told WFAA. “It feels good to be on the right sid
