深圳市2019年高三年级第一次调研考试试题
英语
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选最佳出选项。
A
Frances Stevens Reese Woodland Trail Guide
The Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21, 1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directions adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Frances Stevens Reese (1917-2003), one year after his death.
The trail (小径) is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.
Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find sighs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.
When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.
●Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.
●Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.
●Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.
●Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.
21.When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?
A. In 1997. B. In 1917. C. In 2003. D. In 2004.
22.What can you see along the trail?
A. An old battle field. B. A glass factory.
C. Information signs. D. Rock houses.
23.What should you do as a thoughtful visitor?
A. Leave the wildlife undisturbed. B. Throw the rubbish into the dustbins.
C. Make reservations in the Carriage House.
D. Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail.
B
Kevin, diagnosed with Dyslexia(读写困难症), rarely spoke a word in class, and if he did, it would be a “Yes,” “No,” “Maybe,” in response to questions. He always scored badly in tests and saw no hope for the future. That was until he met Sarah, an advisor at a youth centre Kidprencur.
In 2012, Kevin attended a course called Ready Set Go in that centre. The course was for disadvantaged kids in Kingswood ─ a low-income area in Sydney’s western suburbs ─ and its goal was to teach the kids how to create businesses and offer value to the neighborhood.
At the end of the course, Sarah took the kids to the local area. She asked volunteers to share their business experiences ─ Kevin immediately put up his hand. His challenge was to trade his hot-dog selling service for free bread at a bakery. Although scared, Kevin was able to share his entrepreneur (创业) story with the shop owner and asked if he could exchange his service for free. By the end of the afternoon, his belief in himself and what was possible was at an all-time high.
The following week, Kevin sold 70 hot-dogs in two hours and made over $200. Soon after, he delivered public speeches in 20 schools, and was selected as part of his school’s leadership team. Now he heads a business group working on how to increase potential customer base.
All of this would not have been possible if Kevin had not found his passion and perseverance to improve himself, and those around him. The guidance and trust of his advisor also helped to kindle his enthusiasm to go after his goals and dreams in life.
24.What were the kids expected to achieve in the Ready Set Go course?
A. To improve their test scores. B. To create a hot-dog business.
C. To teach in low-income areas. D. To be beneficial to the local area.
25.How did Kevin feel after visiting the local bakery?
A. Scared. B. Confident. C. Touched D. Grafeful
26.What does the underlined word “kindle”probably mean?
A. Inspire. B. Share. C. Continue. D. Express.
27.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. On the Road to Recovery B. Turning Failure into Success
C. Growing Wealthy through Hard Work
D. From Hopeless Youth to Business Leader