2020届深圳外国语学校高中部高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案

2020届深圳外国语学校高中部高三英语第一次联考试卷及参考答案

第一部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项

A

It's time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths — each varying in distance and

difficulty. Just choose one fit for you.

• Paulinskill Valley Trail

Check out Paulinskill Valley Trail, filled with forests, wetlands, and small townsalong this 25- mile route. While the

trail is mostly flat, you can do a quick ride. You're likely to catch sight of beautiful birds, considering more than 100

species find a home in the land near the path. Check out the trail in the fall - prime time for pretty sights.

•AlaHele Makalae

On theislandofKaui, you'll find a bike path with lots of beachy views that'll leave you feeling accomplished yet

calm. The name translates to “The Path that Goes By Coast,” and, as you might guess, the seven-mile path hugs

the shoreline. Start early enough and you'll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,

• TheCheaha Route

This ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way. So prepare for a

thrilling ride - one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy, casual ride. Along the

route, you'll pedal through five towns. The journey is worth it, though, because you get some of the most scenic

views in the state.

• The Whitefish Trail

Famous for its countless route options, whether you’re a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have

more experience and want to play around on rocky, more technical land, this bike path brings in lots of visitors.

The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery. Around every comer, you’ll see a new jaw-dropping landscape,

from glassy lakes to green mountains.

1. When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?

A. In Autumn. B. All year round.

C. On early mornings. D. On sunny days.

2. Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?

A. The Whitefish Trail. B. Ala Hele Makalae. C. Paulinskill Valley Trail. D. TheCheaha Route.

3. What's the common feature of the four routes?

A. They are full of challenges. B. Various route options are offered.

C. They have beautiful scenery. D. Different species can be found there.

B

We asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for

their opinions.

Fred:

The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour.

People are constantly multitasking, whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue. It’s

as if we can’t bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to, so we juggle the real and online world. My

greatest concern is that we don’t give our brains a chance to switch off. It’sthese precious momentswhen we

actually process information that helps us make important decisions.

Jeremy:

It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things. Take parental

influence, for instance. How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness

their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?

Kath:

So much of what the speaker said rang true. I honestly believe there’s a danger that the more connected we

are, the more isolated we feel. I don’t think this is such an issue for my generation who’ve lived without

technology for so long. We know how to be alone. But the under 20s are another kettle of fish. They’re so busy

communicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy

their own company.

Carl:

I’m not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone, but the way we communicate has certainly

evolved. The speaker makes a good point about how we’re getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots,

which are totally lack of experience of human life. But despite such limitations, we seem to be expecting more

from technology and less from each other.

4. What does the underlined phrase “these precious moments” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. When our brains are free. B. When we emailing during meeting. C. When we texting in the checkout queue. D. When we juggle the real and online world.

5. What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?

A. Accompany their children when they are doing homework.

B. Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.

C. Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.

D. Stop posting on social media in face of their children.