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1、1（阅读理解）一、阅读理解。A环保先锋 Rachel CarsonRachel Carson(19071964) was a pioneer of the worlds environmental movement through her writing about the protection of the natural world.Her 1962 book Silent Spring made her well known by many people.It describes the harmful changes in the environment of using toxic(

2、有害的) chemicals on farmland.Carsons career started as a biologist in the US Bureau of Fisheries.In 1951 she published her first book，The Sea Around Us，which became a bestseller.It made her rich enough to leave her job and devote her life to writing.She was a gifted writer.Her next two books were also

3、 about the oceans and both topped the book sales lists.Carsons book Silent Spring completely change the way America thought about nature.It painted a bleak(荒凉的) future for the whole natural world.It led to a nationwide ban(禁止) on the use of a deadly chemical called DDT，and other toxic pesticides(农药)

4、 that farmers used for their crops.Many people say the book led to the creation of Americas Environmental Protection Agency.Since her death，Carsons name has continued to be connected with protecting the environment.There is now a yearly Rachel Carson Book Prize.Norway awards the Rachel Carson Prize

5、to women who have made great contributions to the field of environmental protection.In 1980，16 years after her death，she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom，the highest civilian honour in America.( C )1.What happened to Rachel Carson in 1962?AShe started to write books.BShe gave up working

6、 as a biologist.CHer book Silent Spring made her famous.2( C )2.What most probably made Rachel Carson leave her job?AShe got an award.BShe published Silent Spring.CThe Sea Around Us brought her enough money.( C )3.Why is the book Silent Spring important to Americas environmental protection?AIt descr

7、ibes a silent spring.BIt topped the book sales lists.CIt changed how America thought about nature.( A )4.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 mean?AThe book Silent Spring.BThe way America thought.CThe US Bureau of Fisheries.( C )5.Why was Rachel Carson awarded the Presidential Medal of

8、Freedom?AShe published the book Silent Spring.BShe did a lot of researches for the US Bureau of Fisheries.CShe made great contributions to the environmental protection.BThere are over 20,000 animals at Chester Zoo. All are flying, jumping and playing happily in 125 acres of wonderful gardens.LANTERN

9、 MAGICA relaxed and unforgettable night time journey through the zoo with festive characters and giant animal lanterns to light your way.www.chesterzoo.org/christmasTALKING ANIMALSFind out more about our 20,000 animals by joining one of our daily animal talks in the zoo. Plan your day using our app.

10、Visit www.chesterzoo.org/talks.STAY OVER3Treat the family and stay over in one of Chester and Cheshires many hotels. Visit www.chesterzoo.org/hotels and make great savings on hotel & zoo ticket package deals!MEMBERSHIP & ADOPTIONSYou can support us and our animals by becoming a member or adopting an

11、 animal. Buy your membership at www.chesterzoo.org.1.If you want to know more about animals when you visit the zoo, you can . A.have a night time journeyB.become a member of the zooC.stay in one of Chester & Cheshires hotelsD.join one of the daily animal talks in the zoo2.Which can help you if you w

12、ant to spend a night in a hotel in Chester?A.Lantern Magic. B.Stay Over.C.Talking Animals. D.Membership & Adoptions.3.You can buy your membership at . A.www.chesterzoo.orgB.www.chesterzoo.org/hotelsC.www.chesterzoo.org/talksD.www.chesterzoo.org/christmas参考答案：主旨大意 本文是一则广告,介绍了 Chester Zoo的游览活动和成为会员的方式

13、。1.D 2.B 3.ACWelcome to FrightC! We have the widest selection of outfits youll need to make your holiday one to remember. Regardless of age, mens, womens, and kids outfits are always fun to wear. The outfits give you a chance to live 4a life outside of your own for one whole night.At FrightC, there

14、are countless adult outfits and kids disguises （用作伪装的东西）for you to choose from. If you are looking for something frightening or scary, we have it. If you are looking for something cute or funny, we also have it. If you want to combine the two, go ahead, we have that, too. Our passion makes it imposs

15、ible not to collect the best products, which is why we have made it our goal to collect so many outfits.Before you buy, ask yourself a couple of questions. First, do you want a full-body outfit, or a multi-pieced one? Full-body ones can be more detailed, but a multi-pieced outfit will not get as hot

16、 inside, which can be either good or bad. Next, are you going with a group? There is nothing more impressive than seeing a group of people dressed in theme. Lastly, do you have a favorite movie? We have plenty of movie disguises for you to choose from, like Star Trek, Alice in Wonderland, or Wizard

17、of Oz.With a selection as large as ours, even your dog can enjoy this especially hallow night. You can turn your friend into Spider-Man, Superman, and countless other choices. If you already have your outfit picked out for yourself, search for a dog outfit that will match your own. For example, you

18、could be the robber and your dog could be the policeman, or go for a Batman and Robin combination. Whatever you do, let your dog have some fun, too.Our outfits let you have your October 31st experience, so you get the most out of this frighteningly entertaining night of tricks and treats. Take your

19、time and find the one that catches your attention.21. Where can the passage be taken from?A. a story book B. a maths book C. the Internet D. a scientific report22. What does the word “outfit” mean in the passage?A. A set of clothes to wear together for a special occasion.B. Something to wear to frig

20、hten people at night.5C. Something to wear to protect oneself at night.D. Something to wear to attract peoples attention at night.23. Which festival are the outfits for?A. Christmas B. The Spring FestivalC. Halloween D. Carnival24. From the passage we learn that _.A. with our outfits youre sure to b

21、e frightening or scaryB. with our outfits even your dog can be a policeman and catch a thiefC. with our outfits you can be a robber or go for a BatmanD. with our outfits you can even dress up your dog the way you like25. The best title for the passage can be _.A. The outfits at FrightC B. A shop at

22、FrightCC. A festival at FrightC D. Shopping for Outfits at FrightC参考答案 2125 CACDDD2018菏泽改编 Recently, a designer in Hong Kong has invented a special book that can transform(变形) into a piece of furniture. The special book is called Bookniture. It can be unfolded to become a chair or a small table. Peo

23、ple can either carry it around for a portable(轻便的) chair or can store it in their homes to use as extra furniture.The book was designed by Mike Mak. He came up with the idea after never having enough seats for his friends in his home in Hong Kong.“I love having friends at my place, but I have never

24、had enough seats for everyonewe would always end up with just sitting on the floor. I really want a seat that doesnt take up any floor space when I dont need it. One day, the empty space on my bookcase drew my attention. Then came the new ideaBookniture, furniture hidden in a 6book,” said the 30-yea

25、r-old designer.Made from fully-recyclable kraft paper(牛皮纸), the book measures 33 cm by 18 cm. It expands(扩大) to 14 times bigger once its opened, and can support up to 1,000 kg of weight. It comes in two colors, brown and black, and can be bought for between 55 and 57.1.The book is special because .

26、A.it can be used as a bag to carry things B.it is made from recyclable plasticC.it can hold up to 1,000 kg of weight D.it can be changed into a chair or a table2.Paragraph 3 is about . A.how Mike came up with the idea B.who designed BooknitureC.what Bookniture looks like D.why Mike has so many frien

27、ds3.What information can we learn about Bookniture from the last paragraph?size color weight price materialA. B. C. D.4.What can be the best title for this passage?A.Mike Mak B.Furniture C.Bookniture D.Bookseller参考答案：主旨大意 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了家具书的来历及其作用。1.D 推理判断题。家具书神奇的地方不是能承受多大的重量,而是它能够变形以满足实际需要。故选 D。2.A 推理判断题。根据本段“Then came the new idea”可知,作者主要讲述了家具书灵感的由来。3.B 细节理解题。此处weight 是干扰项,文中 weight强调的是这种家具所能承受的重量,而不是自身重量。故选 B。4.C二、首字母填空。