精校河北省五个一名校联盟高三上学期第一次模拟考试试题英语.docx

1、精校河北省五个一名校联盟高三上学期第一次模拟考试试题英语2020年河北省五个一名校联盟高三上学期第一次模拟考试试题英语本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。卷 I第二部分 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、D)中，选出最佳选项。AWorlds of FunLocation: Worlds of Fun is located off Highway 435 in Kansas City, Missouri.History: Worlds of Fun was opened on May 26,

2、 1973, at a cost of 25 million dollars. Loosely themed around the Jules Verne book, Around the World in Eighty Days, the park was founded by Hunt Midwest Company. In 1982, Hunt Midwest bought a nearby water park, Oceans of Fun. In 2013, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun were combined to a one ticket a

3、dmission, providing all guests with access to 235 acres of amusement and water rides. Hours: Worlds of Fun is open from April through Halloween. Tickets: Buy and print online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park. Reservations: Worlds of Fun sells “Fast La

4、ne” cards that save riders time by allowing them to bypass the majority of wait for most of rides and attractions including Mamba, Prowler, and Patriot. Ride as many times as you want all day long. Strategy: Most visitors tend to begin the day with Prowler, the hottest attraction in the park. Use th

5、at tendency to your advantage and head to the Patriot first. After that, try the Dragons. Then work your way back to the Prowler. After riding the Prowler, there is only one coaster left, Mamba. Hit it next. If the park is not very crowded, you can ride Boomerang on the way to Mamba. After riding Ma

6、mba, head back for a ride on the Wolf. By then you will have tried most of the popular rides and attractions in the shortest possible time. News: In 2020, Worlds of Fun is adding Steel Hawk, a ride that will take guests up 301 feet in the air and spin them at a 45-degree angle for a 60-second flight

7、. Wait to have a try! 21. When did Hunt Midwests two parks start to share one ticket? A. In 1937B. In 2013C. In 1982D. In 2014解析：细节题：从文章第二段的句子：In 2013, Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun were combined to a one ticket admission, providing all guests with access to 235 acres of amusement and water rides.

8、 可知Hunt Midwest的两个公园是在2013年共用一张票，选 B。答案：B22. With a “Fast Lane” card, the visitor can _.A. save some moneyB. buy tickets onlineC. avoid lining up for longD. enjoy all the rides for free解析：细节题：从文童第五段的句子：Worlds of Fun sells “Fast Lane” cards that save riders time by allowing them to bypass the majorit

9、y of wait for most of rides and attractions including Mambi可知有了“Fast Lane” 卡，可以避免排队很长时间，选C。答案：C23. What is talked about in the part of Strategy?A. The hottest attractions in the park.B. The highest ride in the park.C. The most popular tour season.D. The best visiting route.解析：细节题：从文意最后一段的句子：Most vis

10、itors tend to begin the day with Prowler, the hottest attraction in the park.可知在Strategy里面主要讨论了最好的参观路线。选D。答案：D24. According to the passage, by beginning with_ a visitor can try most of the popular rides and attractions in the shortest possible time.A. ProwlerB. DragonsC. PatriotD. Wolf解析：细节题：从文意倒数第二

11、段的句子：Strategy: Most visitors tend to begin the day with Prowler, the hottest attraction in the park. Use that tendency to your advantage and head to the Patriot first.可知选C。答案：CBWith fuel costs rising and airlines finding more fees to impose on travelers every day, airfare isnt getting any cheaper. S

12、ince you cant drive to all your dream destinations, flying is the only way to go sometimes and, undeniably, the fastest. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to find the most affordable fares and also avoid paying as many extra charges as possible when you plan ahead.Getting the best fare. Airlines put

13、 out their fare sales on Tuesday morning, making this day the best day to book a flight for less.Fly during the least popular times. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the slowest days to fly, which means cheaper deals than the rest of the week. You can also find reduced rates on early morning flig

14、hts, since many people dont like to get up before the sun to get to the airport. Earlier boarding times can also considerably cut down your chances of getting bumped on an overbooked flight or delayed because of other delayed flights or mechanical issues.Choose your seat later. Some airlines charge

15、you to pick your seat when you book online, adding even more to the bottom line of your ticket cost. If you show up early on your travel day, you can still get suitable seats. Some of the best seats get held back until flight day, unless others are willing to pay extra for them ahead of time, so you

16、 still have the chance at one of those.Fly on holidays. You already know that summer is the most expensive time to fly, and even though most other times are more affordable, the days surrounding holidays can be crazy. Save big if youre willing to travel on major holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Ch

17、ristmas.Dont wait until the last-minute to book. Many travelers dont know that theres a sweet spot for booking and getting the best price on your tickets. Book too early or too late and you could end up paying more than you need to. The best time to book is between three months and six weeks from wh

18、en you want to travel.Avoiding extra fees Airlines will charge for just about anything these days. Some have even toyed around with charging customers for using the restroom. All those extra fees can certainly add up, but theres no reason to pay them if you dont have to. Here are some tips to keep m

19、oney in your wallet once you get to the airport.Avoid the upgrade its not necessary. Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, and the cost can be hefty.Fly carry-on only. Baggage fees vary wildly, but almost all airlines charge them a

20、nd charge big. Why pay for your clothes to fly with you? If everyone in your travel party checks a bag, your bill can be astronomical before you ever even get to your destination. Its easy to reduce the amount of stuff you pack: Make sure all your clothing coordinates, so you can take less and still

21、 make more outfit combinations, take only two pair of shoes, plan to do a bit of laundry on your trip and bring only travel-sized toiletries.Pack your own snacks. Unless youre flying internationally, its rare your flight comes with a free meal. Snacks on the plane are not cheap and almost never heal

22、thy. Dont rely on whats on the small menu and instead tuck some of your own snacks granola bars, homemade muffins, fruit and trail mix all make fantastic travel foods into your bag and eat a lot better, and cheaper, than other passengers.Do you have a tried and true method of getting the best deal o

23、n your flights? Let us know. 25. Tuesday is the best to book a ticket at a lower cost for _.A. fewer people travel on Tuesday.B. the flights are slower than usual.C. fare sales are usually announced on Tuesday.D. flights are seldom delayed on Tuesday.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段Getting the best fare. Airlines put

24、 out their fare sales on Tuesday morning, making this day the best day to book a flight for less.可知票价通常在星期二公布。故选C。答案：C26. Which of the following will help to cost you less for a flight?A. Book your flight on Thursday.B. Travel surrounding Christmas.C. Pick your seat the moment you book onlineD. Book

25、 early morning flights解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第三句You can also find reduced rates on early morning flights, since many people dont like to get up before the sun to get to the airport.可知预订早班航班将有助于你花费更少的飞行。故选D。答案：D27.The underlined word “hefty” here has the same meaning as _A. largeB. heavyC. fierceD. acceptable

26、解析：词义猜测题。根据倒数第四段中Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, and the cost can be hefty. 升级座位只是有时候免费，但是大多数情况下，你会被要求为最后一分钟寻找头等舱，由此推知费用可能是大的，故选A。答案：A28. To save the cost for the flight, you should _.A. check whether the upgrade is free befo

27、re you bump to the first class.B. make sure your clothes and shoes are fit for a lot of walk.C. share your own snacks with other passengers.D. plan to do the washes on flight.解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第四段Sometimes upgrades are free, but mostly you will be charged for seeking a last-minute bump to first class, an

28、d the cost can be hefty.升级座位只是有时候免费，意味着要在升级前确认。答案：ACMy mom takes pride in the fact that I was talking in three and four word sentences before I was ten months old. Some say its a gift while others simply think I talk too much. As my thirties came to a close, I found myself reflecting on my life. Im

29、very happy and have no significant regrets. However, when I looked back on those times of difficulty, I saw a clear common denominator(特征); I didnt seem to know when to stop talking. Whether it was hurting someones feelings, or having carelessly told a secret, the incident could have been avoided ha

30、d I closed my mouth sooner. So I decided to practice the power of quiet.To take this step, I needed to understand how people could sit comfortably in a group and not talk. Why does my husband feel completely content to say nothing in a conversation? Hes highly intelligent and has wonderful opinions

31、but hell sit quietly and just listen. Even when hes asked a pointed question, hell answer with few words while still communicating effectively. What a talent!Can you imagine being happy just listening? In surveying those I know who talk less than I do, I got two answersthey either didnt feel confide

32、nt enough to speak up, or they just didnt feel the need to participate in the conversation. Of course there were other reasons for not talking, but these were the two most popular answers.The first one didnt work for me. Im just fine letting people know what I think about them, and hopefully it will make the conversation much more interesting. The second one didnt work either. I do feel the need to participate. I feel it physically like an electri