高三优题训练系列之英语(4)Word版含答案.docx

英语试题

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
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The Channel Islands are a group of British-owned islands lying in the English Channel 10 to 30 miles off the French coast, and 70 to 90 miles from the English coast. There are ten islands with a total land area of 75 square miles and a total population of 123,000. The three largest islands, Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney, have long been known for the fine breeds(品种)of cattle that are raised on them and named after them.
In earliest known history the islands were considered part of Normandy, which was part of France, but the ruler of Normandy became king of England in 1066, and from then on the islands were looked upon as British land. English control was unbroken until World War II, when the Germans held the islands for five years.
Although people on the islands speak both languages and they are considered English, their customs are more French than English.
56．Which of the following maps gives the right position of the Channel Islands?
　　Br = Britain 　　 　　Fr = France 　　　　Ch = Channel Islands

57．Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney breeds of cattle are .
A．considered best in England
B．named after their birthplaces
C．brought to the islands by the Germans
D．raised on well-known farms by the French
58．The Channel Islands have been continuously under British rule since .
A．earliest known history B．1066
C．1930s D．the end of World War II

59．Why do people on the Channel Islands follow French way of living?
A．Their islands used to be part of France.
B．Their islands are often visited by the French.
C．They came from France.
D．They speak French.
B
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60. If you carry the Servicecard or the Cashcard, _______.
A. you can use it to guarantee things as you wish
B. you can draw your money from cash machines conveniently
C. you can spend as much money as you like without a limit
D. you have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK

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A. play your cards right B. use your cards abroad
C. draw cash with your cards D. pay for goods with your cards
C
Edward Wilson is America’s，if not the world’s，leading naturalist. In The Future of Life，he takes us on a tour of the world’s natural resources. How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also points out the need to understand fully the biodiversity of our earth.
Wilson begins with an open letter to the pioneer in environment protection，Henry David Thorean. He compares today’s Walden Pond with that of Thorean’s day. Wilson will use such comparisons for the rest of the book. The problem is clear: man has done great damage to his home over the years. Can the earth，with human help，be made to return to biodiversity levels that will be able to support us in the future?
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At the end of the book，Wilson discusses the importance of human values in considering the environment. If you are to continue to live on the earth，you may well read and act on the ideas in this book.
64．We learn from the text that Wilson cares most about ．
A．the environment for plants B．the biodiversity of our earth
C．the waste of natural resources D．the importance of human values
65．How many species are most important to our present food supply?
A．Twenty． B．Eighty．
C．One hundred． D．Ten thousand．
66．Wilson suggests that one way to keep biodiversity is to ．
A．learn how to farm scientifically B．build homes for some dying species
C．make it clear what to eat D．use more species for food

67．We can infer that the text is ．
A．a description of natural resources
B．a research report
C．a book review
D．an introduction to a scientist
D
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68．What is the common feature of the 3 rafting adventures?
A．The three rafting rivers are all suitable for the whole family.
B．All three rafting rivers are weary to access and reliable.
C．All three rafting rivers are suitable for active families.
D．All three rafting rivers offer over night adventures.
69．If one family want to enjoy a multi-day white water rafting, where should they go?
A．New River Gorge, West Virginia B．Jackson Hole, Wyoming
C．Grand Canyon, Arizona D．Yellowstone National Park

70．Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is not true?
A．People can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river.
B．Really bold families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river.
C．Everyone can rest up for the next day’s activities.
D．A multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging.
71．What is the author’s attitude to white water rafting?
A．Curious B．Encouraging C．Discouraging D．negative
E
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A．buy the ticket in person
B．dial 0870 442 2371
C．book the ticket from Warwick-Castle. com
D．book the ticket two days in advance
73．What is the advantage of booking tickets on line?
A．You don't have to wait in queue． B．You can save ￡20 in total．
C．The ticket includes the Castle Dungeon．D．The ticket is available at any time．
74．If you want to book the Ultimate Family Ticket online, you should pay ____．
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75．The text is probably taken from ____．
A．a newspaper B．a magazine C．a geography bookD．a website
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