英语贵州省贵阳市届高三适应性考试一英语试题.docx

1、英语贵州省贵阳市届高三适应性考试一英语试题第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABangkok Destination GuideTravel in Bangkok is often described as a whirlwind-its hot, chaotic, crowded, and full of exotic energy. This popular tourism destination is a city of extremes

2、with majestic temples, floating markets, romantic rooftop restaurants, and a wide range of accommodations to suit every budget. Read through our brief guide to learn about this exciting city and begin planning your journey. Peak(高峰)PopulationLanguage(s)CurrencyJanuary ClimateJuly ClimateNovember to

3、February8,280,925ThaiThai BahtAverage high 33.2Average high 33.2Must-See AttractionsBangkok is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the East” because of its network of canals, so take a boat tour to see sights like the Khmer wats (僧院) and the riverside houses. While exploring the city, youll defi

4、nitely want to sample some of the street food optionsoften fresher and more unique than in the surrounding restaurants! To get a dose of Thai culture, visit the Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Parkeaw, and Wat Pho.TransportationThere are two airport that serve Bankok, Suvamabhmi Airport and Don Muan

5、g Airport, and both are located about 30 kilometers from city centre. Most travelers who fly into Suvarnabhumi take the airport rail link to get downtown. The most important train station to know is the Hualamphong station, and railway lines extend in all directions. Its not a good idea to travel ar

6、ound Bankok by car since traffic is very congested.Recommended RestaurantsFood is a big deal in Thailand. and there are plenty of cheap eats. high-end restaurants, and street food delights to keep your taste buds satisfied every meal. RestaurantCuisineLocationPriceNoticesLung YaiIsaanDin Daeng Rd.Bu

7、dgetOff the beaten path and never touristyIssaya Siamese ClubThai4 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chuaphloeng Rd. PriceyOrder a mix of chef recommendations to try something newBankara RamenJapanese32/1 Sukhumvit Soi 39BudgetTry the signature ramen with chashu1. Which month is in the peak season to travel in Thaila

8、nd?A. March. B. July. C. October. D. December. 2. What does the underlined word “its” refer to?A. Venices. B. Bangkoks. C. Khmers. D. Thai. 3. Why does the author think travelling around Bangkok by car is a bad idea?A. Its easy to get to the city center. B. Its easy to reach he railway station. C. I

9、ts easy to meet traffic jam. D. Its easy to go all directions. 4. Where will you go if you want to try expensive Thai food?A. In Din Daeng Rd. B. In Issaya Siamese Club. C. In Lung Yai. D. In Bankara Ramen Restaurant. BWhen the weathers hot, do you enjoy a glass of Brads Drink while watching your TV

10、 made by Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, and surfing the web using a search engine called BackRub? No? Neither do I. Thats because all these companies have changed their names. Brads Drink is now Pepsi. The mouthful that was Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering has become, simply, Sony. And Ba

11、ckRub is now known as Google. Though I must admit, the idea of a back massage does sound good right now!Joking aside, choosing the right name for your start-up is a serious matter. Think of the case of a small Canadian company called Research in Motion, who in 1998 had just developed a high-tech mob

12、ile phone that could send emails. They were torn between names like MegaMail and ProMail. Then they sought the help of consulting firm Lexicon, who specialize in brand names. They had other ideas. They brainstormed words connected to enjoyment and freshness. Someone said. Lexicons boss added two cap

13、ital letters, and there you have it: BlackBerry was born. Since then it has sold over 33 million handsets to customers around the world. Would it have sold as well if it was called MegaMail? Who knows?Recently, BlackBerry sales have been overtaken by Android phones and Apples iPhone. Lexicons founde

14、r David Placek is a big fan of simple brand names like those Apple chooses: the iPhone. They l0ok a household word and by putting one letter in font of it, it ends up being game changing. So, for all you entrepreneurs(企业家)out there, make sure you allow time to develop a catchy and memorable name. Th

15、ink about what makes your company different. Whats your USP (独特的销售主张) ? Maybe you can reflect that in your name. What about you? What would you call a company if you had one?5. Which of the following is the original name of BlackBerry?A. Brads Drink. B. Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering. C. BackR

16、ub. D. MegaMail and ProMail. 6. What is Lexicon?A. A consulting company. B. A handset company. C. A drink company. D. A telecommunication company. 7. What is Lexicon good at?A. Giving proper names to persons. B. Giving proper names to a brand. C. Making Android phones. D. Making its company differen

17、t. 8. What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Art of DesigningB. Apples iPhoneC. The Art of NamingD. Research in MotionCA “Game of Thrones” themed hotel made just of snow and ice has been finished in Lapland, Finland. Located in the resort of Kittila, which is 200 kilometers above the A

18、rctic Circle and around 90 minutes from Helsinki, the destination is made up of 24 rooms10 of which are suites for guests staying overnight. Temperatures reach -5 inside, so high-quality thermal(保温的)sleeping bags are on hand to keep guests warm, as well as a hot berry juice in the morning. Although

19、its recommended that guests stay at the hotel for a maximum of one night due to the icy conditions, there are warm log cabins available should they wish to extend their stay in the SnowVillage. Guests can also visit a restaurant, cinema, chapel and bar, all made entirely of snow and ice. Guests also

20、 receive a guided tour inside the SnowVillage, a buffet breakfast in the log restaurant, and a diploma to commemorate their stay. Travelers can book an overnight visit at the snow hotel or simply take a day trip to the SnowVillage, which covers an area of about 20, 000 square meters. The village is

21、open for visitors daily and has a cinema, a chapel, an arctic bar that serves drinks in glasses carved from ice, and a restaurant with frozen dining furniture and a menu featuring reindeer (驯鹿)steakWhile its been constructed yearly since 2000, this is the first time the SnowVillage has included a “G

22、ame of Thrones” themed section.Kittila is also a great location to view the Northern Lights, and SnowVillage offers snowmobile safaris snowmobile safaris (旅行)where guests can try to catch a glimpse of Greenlands natural phenomena, as well as activities like reindeer-sledding and ice-sculpting classe

23、s.9. What can we learn about the themed hotel from the first paragraph?A. It is 200 kilometers from Helsinki.B. It is 110 kilometers from he Arctic Circle. C. It is in the resort of Kittila. D. It is made up of 34 rooms. 10. What does the underlined word “commemorate” mean?A. proveB. comfortC. cover

24、D. payl1. What is the area of the SnowVillage?A. 2000 square meters. B. 18,000 square meters. C. 20,000 square meters. D. 22,000 square meters. 12. In which column of a website can we find the text?A. Geography. B. Travel. C. Climate. D. Culture. DI love going out with my mate Jerry. People stare at

25、 him with admiration. Some even ask for his signature. But Jerry isnt famous. He just bears a resemblance(长得像) to someone who is the actor Daniel Radcliffe. Yes, Harry Potter himself! And it has a magical effect on people!I told Jerry he should be a twin model. Thats what Pauline Bailey did. She dec

26、ided to replicate (模仿) Marilyn Monroes image after she was told she bore a likeness to the star. Bailey says: “I bought books and started reading about Marilyn. I realized we had a similar upbringing, so I had an affinity(亲近感) with her. Then people started saying when I went to places that I looked

27、like her. I didnt realize you could make a living out of it.”Now the blonde(金发的) model gets jobs through a specialized agency. She jumps out of cakes, allowing men to live the fantasy of meeting the late goddess of the silver screen. But not everybody profits from the lookalike business. Iranian act

28、or Mahmoud Basiri claims his likeness to a famous person cost him eight years of earnings. He happens to be the spitting image of former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He was told in 2005 that he could only work with the leaders agreement. So will Ahmadinejad ever give his agreement to the a

29、ctor to play him? Dont hold your breathBasiri specializes in comedy!But overall, a resemblance to a popular artist is a good thing, isnt it? The biggest challenge must be to keep the illusion goingfor example, by gaining or losing weight if they do. However, Pauline Bailey thinks its important to ke

30、ep a sense of yourself. She says: “Im very much an individual person, away from Marilyn. I think you could lose yourself very easily being someone else all the time and lose your own identity”.I asked Jerry if he thinks impersonating Daniel Radcliffe professionally could go to his head. I worried th

31、at all the adulation(恭维) might change him and make him leave me behind. “No way,”he said. “We do everything together.”What about you? Which celebrity would you like to be the spitting image of?13. Why do some people ask for Jerrys signature?A. They think that he is admirable. B. They mistake him as

32、Daniel Radcliffe. C. They think he has magic power. D. They take him for Harry Potter. 14. What can we learn about Pauline Bailey?A. She looks like Marilyn Monroe. B. She is Jerrys girlfriend. C. She has a twin sister. D. She is a famous film star. I5. What do we know about Basiri?A. He is the former Iranian president. B. He is fond